4 10 4274 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2 0 0 9 VISIT US ONLINE: mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews N e w w a y s t o e a r n Businesses take steps to tough out tough times BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Bad economic news is not hard to come by these days, but the forecast is not all doom and gloom for local businesses. Belt-tightening and new approaches are helping some local entrepreneurs hold on and even yield better sales. Diversifying seems to be the key. Jeff Beemer, owner of Ed Bocks Feed and Stuff in Pinckney, added four specialty areas since buying the business in 2007. “You can’t make any money at one thing anymore,” he said. “Each department has ups and downs, but at the end of the year, they all balance out.” Beemer added small engine repair services, a gift department, lumber and U-Haul truck rentals to his product line during the last 18 months. He said he’s “just filling a need” because of recent business closures or customer recommendations. He added small engine repair services after realizing “that people are going to fix the ones they have right now instead of buying new equipment,” he said. The new business model SEE BUSINESS, A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Ed Bock Feeds & Stuff in Pinckney carries more than feed. There are gift shop items, scented candies, toys, U-Haui rental and small engine repair. The store also houses local baker Penny Hotzell of Dexter, above, who creates natural dog treats. Jessica Cattley and her dad. Bill Cattley, at home in Green Oak Township. Jessica will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, where her father also attended. MARK BIALEK, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS West Point studies run in the family Jessica Cattley follows father, grandfather to military academy BYTOMTOLEN The Livingston Community News Jessica Cattley is carrying on a family tradition of military service that includes two appointments to the prestigious United States MUitary Academy at West Point, N.Y. The Cattley family’s military history goes back three generations to Jessica’s grandfatiier, Robert, who is a career U.S. Army reservist. But the 19-year-old is following in her father’s footsteps in heading to West Point, an achievement muchrevered by families able to reach it. “I’ve always grown up with stories from West Point, and (it) offered me the chance to do things I (wanted to do),” said Jessica, the daughter of Bill and Charlene Cattley of Green Oak Township. “I feel really lucl^.” Bill Cattley calls his daughter’s appointment “pretty amazing.” “The opportunity to be able to go through this whole West Point experience is an amazing thing,” he said. “It gives you goose bumps.” Like her father, Jessica attended West Point Prep School for a year. She was nominated for appointment to the academy by U.S. Rep. Mike SEE CATTLEY, A2 Family dairy operation a rewarding day of hard work Jack Gantz prepares to plug in to power prior to transferring milk from a farm tank to his truck's tank. The transfer is a relatively simple operation, achieved through a flexible tube connecting truck and farm tank. Family members work 10-12 hours per day, seven days each week. PHOTOSUAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA THE LIVINGSTON C(DMMUNITY NEWS Hauling milk for a living Father, son connect cows with kitchen tables Employee Paulino Galicia feeds calves on Tom Glynn's farm, a Livingston County stop for Jack Gantz Milk Hauling, an Iosco Township dairy transport business started by Jack's great grandfather in 1967. Inset: a calf investigates her surroundings; she will likely become part of Glynn's milking herd. BY STEPHENIE KOEHN Special to the News Soon after sunrise, as many are downing the day’s fir^ glass of milk with breakfast, Jack Gantz and his son. Jay, are behind the wheel of their shiny silver tanker trucks, beginning their milk collections for the day. The Livingston County residents are the third- and fourth-generation of Gantzes to collect raw milk from area dairy farms, carrying on the milk-transport business started by Jack’s great grandfather. Jay Gantz, in 1967. Some years later, he was joined by his son (Jack’s father), William Gantz. Now owned by Jack Gantz, the business is known as “Jack Gantz Milk Hauling.” “We hit the road about 6:30 a.m., after we’ve finished checking our rigs to be sure all of our equipment is working,” Jack Gantz said, climbing into his cab. The (iantzes put in a 10- to 12-hour day, seven days a week, with few days off. Like farming, this is a full-time occupation. The Gantzes collect the milk at dairy farms in Livingston, Shiawassee and Ingham counties, then haul it to Michigan Dairy, a Krogerowned Livonia processing SEE DAIRY, A2 More photos online: mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews INSIDE More change Howell school board elects officers, one trustee to resign. A4 and online at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Golf experience View Jason Deegan's final package on golf around Livingston County. B1-2 A touch of Irish A look at Bridget Gallagher's Irish Gifts in Fowlerville. A3 The Livingston Community News 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ONLINE ARCHIVES Visit online for archives of stories from today's edition and past editions: mlive.cbm/llvingstoncommunitynews mihre .com Staff of Livingston Community News says so long after 6 years of publishing Dear Readers, Today marks the final edition of The Livingston Community News, your weekly newspaper where our motto has been “Where Your News is Our News” for more than sbc years. Our free, local newspaper has served the community since May 16, 2003, covering everything from family U-pick farms and school features to news about your cities, townships, villages and businesses. "The staff of The Community News thanks all of you for welcoming us into your homes. We believe this grassroots effort helped to unite our communities in a way that only a good, community newspaper can. While some of our staff members have moved on to other ventures and chapters in their lives, much of the original staff has remained here for the entire publishing run of 320 editions. Most of us reside in Livingston County and have learned more about our communities through your stories. We have visited your classrooms, boardrooms and family rooms to speak with you and listen as you talk about your lives. And you have been more than gracious inviting us to share your stories with 54,000 households in the county. You have enriched our lives. You have allowed us to indulge in our collective passion for community journalism. We are grateful to all of you. Our published articles and photos will continue to be archived on our Web site mlive. com/livingstoncommunitynews, which will be operated through our partners at MLive. Also posted online this week as part of our final edition will be individual thoughts and reflections from some of the staff members and information about how to contact us. It’s been a great ride. Thank you, Livingston Coimty. - The Livingston Community News staff JIM JAGDFELD.SPEOALTOTHE NEWS Pictured are members of The Livingston Community News staff who have produced and delivered our newspaper each week (from left): reporter Tom Tolen, reporter Lisa Carolin, copy editor/reporter Casey Hans, district circulation manager Eric Lucas, photographer Jamie Charbeneau-Pisella, customer service representative Cathy Sales, reporter Leanne Smith, sports reporter Jason Deegan and reporter/ copy editor Laurie Humphrey. Not pictured is district circulation manager Kathy Braun. L A N A P ^ ^ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) LANAP'™’ (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is an amazing breakthrough in periodontal treatment. 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Only 40 percent of raw milk is utilized as “milk fluids” - the product people think of as “milk.” The rest becomes milk products including cheese, butter, sour cream, powdered and condensed milk. “I’ve ‘been hauling milk since I was 14,” Jack Gantz, 50, said, as he slowly turned his rig onto a gravel road in Iosco Township, headed for the first of seven farms he would visit before noon. “I like farms and driving and, early in the morning Uke this, I get to see nature up close.” On this early June morning, rain threatened and haze hung over the springgreen fields. As if underlining Gantz’s words about nature, a skunk appeared, loping along the margin of a corn field. Farther down the road, the view included several deer, grazing along a field. Of course, the job has its downsides, too: “I haven’t been home with my family as much as I’d like to,” Jack Gantz said. And driving in bad weather is a negative. Jay Gantz (“William Jay,” actually, named for his grandfather and his greatgrandfather) agrees with his dad about driving when the weather is inclement. “Ice is the worst. I absolutely hate it,” he said. Still, like his father, he appreciates the tranquillity of the mornings and the fact that, “for the most part, you’re your own boss.” Photo gallery See more photos of this dairy delivery operation online: mlive.com/livingston communitynews ■ Milk transporters are vital in connecting cows with consumers’ tables and ensuring that milk and milk products are safe to eat. Jack Gantz said. Hauling milk, he said, consists of far more than just driving a milk-filled tanker truck and appreciating nature. At each farm, father and son measure the amount of milk in each farm’s bulk collection tanks, which hold from 600 to 5,600 gallons of milk. They collect samples to analyze bacterial count and other components, and sanitation is paramount at every stage of the operation. Gantz said. Pumping the raw milk through a flexible tube from farm tanks to the truck tank takes five or 10 minutes, and the entire operation takes about a half hour. Transfers complete, with some 12,000 gallons and 104,000 pounds of raw milk in the tank, it’s away to the processing plant to off-load the milk and get the tanker, fittings and hoses cleaned. Farmers are paid on a sliding scale based on milk fat, protein and milk solids content, bacterial content and other factors. Raw milk is cooled to 36 degrees in the refrigerated farm tanks. Although milk transport tankers are not refrigerated, they can hold milk safely for 72 hours. “A milk tanker is like a giant thermos,” Jay Gantz said. At the processing plant, the rigs are parked in large bays and the milk is off-loaded into large refrigerated BUSINESS FROM A1 Adding products helps make ends meet has increased sales more than 30 percent since 2007, but he also credits “fair pricing, good service and broad selection” for part of the success. “In the last three months, there’s been a lot of cross department purchases, too. People are catching on that they can come get their dog food, a toy and an anniversary gift in one store,” Beemer said. A shift of focus Cobb-Hall Insurance in downtown Howell handles more than $15 million in sales annually, but the last quarter of 2008 was bad, and Mike Hall, president and chief executive officer, said the company’s future was even in question. “There was a period of time when the bottom was falling out. We were just free-falling, and had no idea how deep this thing was going to go,” he said. A line-by-line review of expenses helped Hall cut costs and plot a course that shifted the company’s portfolio away from its 60 percent commercial base while increasing home and auto policies. The shift, combined with a new advertising strategy and prospecting approach, resulted in a 20 percent average monthly sales increase since December 2008. “We’re doing better now than one year ajgo. We’re doing a lot more work for less (catering to more clients instead of fewer large clients,) but were are now more financially sound than a lot of our contemporaries located statewide,” he said. Cool idea Kim Yam, who owns the downtown Pinckney Bakery with her husband, Saing, reported similar success since the store began selling ice cream last fall. Sales have increased by more than 20 percent. “It’s been a nice addition,” she said, “and increased afternoon foot traffic.” Customers regularly packed the bakery during early and mid-morning hours for fresh pastries, but afternoons were slower, something she hopes to change. “I want this to be a special place were people gather” mimicking her former Dexter Bakery, said Kim Yam. Standing out A new approach has Howell True Value Hardware Store serving as a model store within the national franchise. “I was called (three) months ago (by executives from True Value) and asked about our process for purchasing fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws),” said Chuck Chapman, the store’s owner. His store ranked in the top 10 percent nationwide of True Value’s sales volume for fasteners, and industry leaders wanted find out why. Chapman said. He shared his “intensity of product” business model, which hinges on a belief that most customers already know what they’re looking for before entering the store. Chapman provides the widest variety possible. “So instead of two hammers, we might have 20, and Kim Yam, the co-owner of the Pinckney Bakery, scoops ice cream on to a sugar cone - a new addition to her business. Chuck Chapman, owner of Howeil True Value Hardware, . stands in the store's recentiy revamped fastener department. (LEFT) JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA. (BELOW) LAURIE HUMPHREY, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS in wrenches we might have 40,” he said. Chapman expanded 6is fasteners section by 35 percent, and in doing so attracted customers from outside the county and state. The new business model has resulted in increased sales of 2 percent since March. Combined with his drop in expenditures. Chapman said the money has allowed him to invest in his store and the community when other small businesses are faltering. “My belief is as long as I can sustain the cash flow I need to invest, no one will be able to touch us when we come out of (this economic slump.)” Securing new business Mike Lowry, president and CEO of Green Oak Township’s Lowry Computer Products, noticed opportunities in computer management systems were shrinking as companies had less money to spend on capital improvements. Some of his biggest clients were struggling to keep their doors open. “Everybody had restrained their budget except for the federal government,” he said. The business developed products and secured government contracts that allowed the company to double its market sales in code bar and wireless systems. Government business has picked up 30 percent since last y e a r, while automotive, health care, consumer goods and the rest dropped 5 percent, Lowry said. “We would have not been able to see any growth if we had not shifted our focus to government and aerospace defense, but because we were early to identify the downturn, we are able to benefit now,” Lowry said. Left to right. Jack, Bill and Jay Gantz of Iosco Township with some of the equipment in their family dairy hauling business, which operates seven days a week, picking up milk for processing at area farms. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVYS tanks. There, it is analyzed and held for pasteurization and homogenization and transformation to other milk products. Raw milk also is subject to a variety of state and federal inspections, many of them random. Empty tankers are thoroughly cleaned, inside and out, before the driver can leave the area. Time at the processor generally takes about three hours, on a good day. Jay Gantz said. “Dad once had to wait for 10 hours to get in when there was an equipment failure at the dairy,” he said. By the time the two return to their big garage in Iosco Township, nearly 12 hours have elapsed. It’s a point of pride for William Gantz that his son and grandson have continued the family business. “It feels real good that they’re keeping it going,” Gantz said. “There aren’t many fourth generation businesses.” Petition language OK'd for recall of 3 From News staff reports At a hearing 'Tuesday, the Livingston County Election Commission approved petition language aimed at recalling th r^ Howell Board of Education members. Such hearings are held to determine whether the wording in the petition is clear and understandable, and not to rule on the merits of the petition language. Genoa 'Township resident and district parent Deborah McCormick recently filed recall petition language targeting Jeannine Pratt, Debi Drick and Ed Literski. The petition states that Drick, Literski and Pratt “did not act in the best interest of the community” in voting to terminate former superintendent 'Ted Gardella on June 26, “without hearing official public comment on the issue.” 'Treasurer Ann Routt also voted to oust Gardella but is not named in the petition. The petition also stated the three board members “violated the public trust” by approving an agenda for that meeting “that did not refiect their red intentions (to fire Gardella).” Petition signatures must be collected between now and the July 31 deadline to make the Nov. 3 election ballot. McCormick also has the option of collecting signatures during a 180-day window, which expires on Jan. 9, after which a special election could be scheduled. According to Livingston County Election Supervisor Joan Runyan, the next regularly scheduled election date after Uiat is May 4,2010. ANGUS & DEMONS 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 PG13 : MONSTERS VS. ALIENS 1:30 7:30 PG > GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST 4:30 9:40 PG13 % LANDOFTHELOSTl:154:!57;159;30P(;i3 ^ X-MEN ORIGINS; WOLVERINE 1:45 4:4$ 7:45 10:00 PG13 FREE KIDS SHOW WED al 10:00 oin CATTLEY FROM Al Cadets begin with 'Beast Barracks' training program Rogers, R-Howell. “I met a lot of neat people at prep school,” she said. “It’s almost like family because you go through the same things together.” Jessica was homeschooled in elementary and middle school, but graduated from Whitmore Lake High School in June 2008. She was National Honor Society president, student council president and captain of the girl’s basketball and cross country teams. Bill Cattley graduated from West Point in 1984. He served as a captain in the first Gulf War, retired from active duty in 1991 and is currently a lieutenant colonel in the Anny Reserves. Her father predicts Jessica will do well in the rigorous academic and physical life at West Point. “She is mentally and emotionally prepared to be there,” he said. Jessica will start out with a sbc-week training program called “Beast Barracks.” A form of basic training, the camp places intense physical demands on incoming cadets in spotting explosives, taking weapons training and traveling through cities in convoys and helicopters. Successful cadets make a fi- 'She is mentally and emotionally prepared to be there.' Bill Cattley, speaking about his daughter who is following in his footsteps attending West Point. He is a 1984 graduate of the academy. nal march from the training site at Lake Frederick, N.Y to West Point, about 12 miles away. Bill | Cattley will make that march with his daughter. “You have to pinch yourself” he said. “It’s surreal.” The “March Back,” as it’s called, culminates with “Acceptance Day,” where cadets are formally accepted as students. The 4,000 cadets at West Point get a full, four-year scholarship worth about $130,000. “And they get an education in one of the nation’s finest colleges,” Bill Cattley said. Jessica will graduate in four years with a bachelor’s degree and then be commissioned into the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant. “I’m proud of her,” Charlene , Cattley said. “She’s very resil-' lent and a real go-getter.” Brighton school times announced Brighton Area Schools has announced its school-day schedules for 2009-2010. Brighton High School will run from 7:18 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., with half-days ending at 10:28 a.m. Fifth- through eighth-graders will attend school from 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., with half days ending at 11:20 a.m. First- through fourth-graders will attend school from 9 a.m. to 4:05 p.m., with half days ending at 12:15 p.m. Morning kindergarten will run from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. and afternoon kindergarten will run from 12:55 to 4:05 p.m.lc = nif i ivimtSto' s C O M M U N IT Y NEWS Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. Main office; 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone; (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail us at: news^livingston communitynews.com Visit us online: mlive. com/livingstoncommu- lllllV O nitynews .OOITI General offices: Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 48916 SUBMISSIONS - Submissions become the property of The News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. CONTACT US News: (810)844-2000; e-mail: news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com Advertising: Advertising Sales Manager: Barb Montgomery (734) 994- 6876; e-mail: bmontgomery@ annarbornews.com Publisher: Laurel Champion Editor: Ed Petykiewicz Business Finder Contact Barb Montgomery: 734-994-6876 for package options and pricing* per month* Your ad will appear weekly in The Livingston Community News and online: http://businessfinder.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews miive .com LOCAL SEARCH Stay ahead of your compotition [ Automotive ^ Fowlerville Ford (866) 409-8849 (517) 223-7777 8100 Counti7 Corner Ln. Fowlerville, MI 48836 (South of 1-96 at Exit 129) www.fowlervilleford.conn LaFontaine Buick Pontiac - GMC - Cadillac 4000 W. Highland Rd. 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Goodell DOS, PC .. .A-1 Erie Construction......................A-4 Salvation Army............................A-4 Medical Welghtloss Clinic . . . .A-3 South Lyon Comm. Schools . A-4____________________________________ To see additional ads and coupons from the past week go to: _______________ annartiorshopping.mlive.com_______________ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 A3 V ‘ •• ^ •' “"“V ■ Colleen Shanks, at right, is a penny whistle instructor. She is playing with Brighton resident Patti Bohn, left, and store owner Maureen Call of Howell. Shanks is from Chelsea. PHOTOS: JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Above: Don and Maureen Call, owners of Bridget Gallagher's Irish Treasures, moved recently to Howell from Fowlerville. Inset below: Taking a bite out of the shamrock cookie, the nun displays a bit of Irish whimsy. Her tongue is covered in green frosting. Store stocks Irish products - and heritage Bridget Gallagher's honors family heritage BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News A Unique gifts from * Ireland are not all that can be found at Bridget Gallagher’s Irish Gifts & 'Treasures. The Fowlerville store also offers the chance to experience Irish culture. ^ Shoppers have always been welcomed with complimentary Irish tea, but those who long to learn more about their Irish heritage can do it in a variety of ways. “A lot of it has to do with my passion for my Irish heritage,” said Maureen Call, who’s owned the gift store at ^ 7 3 4 S. Grand Ave. with her husband, Don, for about five years. “But it’s also about contributing to other people’s celebration of their Irish heritage.” People can use a computer in a back room to look up their Irish family crest. There are plans to add a genealogical research Web site for those interested tracing their Irish roots, Call said. Bridget Gallagher’s also offers Gaelic language lessons and tin whistle and Irish flute classes taught by Chelsea’s Colleen Shanks. “It’s a way I can embrace my Irish roots,” said Brighton student Patti Bohn of the tin whistle classes. “It’s one more way I can connect with my heritage.” The Calls also guide small group tours to Ireland that take people to places not on the typical tourist schedule, she said. “We only take about 26 people, so we can really give everyone a lot of attention,” she said. “We have some of our best times in the small towns, and we have even connected people with their family members in Ireland.” 'It's a way I can embrace my Irish roots.' Patti Bohn, tin whistie student Helping those of Irish descent travel to the Emerald Isle is one of the best gifts the store offers, she said. “I went to Ireland for the first time in 1989,” Call said. “I felt like I’d come home. There was such peace in me.” Bridget Gallagher’s is named for Maureen Call’s mother, who came to Cleveland in 1950 at age 19 from Dooagh, a small village on Achill Island in County Mayo. Call’s mother died at her birth. Her father basically abandoned her and her two siblings, she said. They were raised by an aunt and uncle in Fowlerville. “The shop is an honor to and celebration of her life and her heritage,” Call said. “It’s something that had been in my heart for a long time.” The store sells Irish china, jewelry, knit Sweaters, cheeses, chocolates, sausages (called “bangers,”) bacon (called “rashers”) and many more items, in a range of prices. “The whole idea is just offer people something from their Irish culture and to teach and pass on things from that culture,” Call said. “Their heritage is very important to Irish people. It’s wonderful to see them connect with that.” Irish experiences Bridget Gallagher's Irish Treasures, 734 S. Grand Ave. in Fowlerville, offers people the chance to experience Irish culture both here and on the Emerald Isle. Here's a sample of some upcoming activities. ■ Dublin, Ohio Irish Festival: July 31 to Aug. 2. A weekend trip full of Irish fun and culture. Cost is $35 per person and includes accommodations, meals and admission. Still a few seats available. ■ Halfway to St. Pat's Day: Sept. 12 at the store. A fun party and open house to celebrate that St. Patrick's Day is just six months away. A trip to Ireland will be given away. ■ See the homeland: Sept. 22 to Oct. 3. Join Maureen and Don Call on a guided tour of out-of-the-way towns and some tourist favorites. Tours limited to 26 people. Few seats available. ■ Details: Call 517-223-7255 or visit the Web at bridgetgallaghers.com. Upcoming events The following events are being coordinated in the coming months through the Livingston County United Way. ■ Day of Caring: Wednesday, Aug. 19. To volunteer visit lcunitedway.org, or call 810-494-3000. ■ 2009 LCUW Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast: Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 a.m. at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center. Contact tdudansky@lcunitedway.org for more information. ■ Howell Rotary's 2nd annual Tour de Livingston: Saturday, Oct. 10. All rides begin and end at Mt. Brighton, and all proceeds are designated to support local basic needs programs through the LCUW. For more information, go to the Web at tourdelivingston.org. ■ Other projects: A Personal Care Product Drive is onging; drop off donations at Curves and First National Bank locations in and around Livingston County. Also the annual School Supply Drive to assist stuffing backpacks through the Livingston Educational Service Agency is under way; donation locations include LESA, area Citizens Banks, and the LCUW. ■ Details for all projects and events: 810-494-3000. 8th annual Day of Caring charity event seeks 1,000 volunteers Aug. 19 BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News A thousand volunteers will be needed to help with this year’s Livingston County United Way Day of Caring - an event that has grown each year as more projects are added and more needs are met. The eighth annual Day of Caring will t^ e place on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and include projects ranging from painting and office tasks to yard cleanup and other outdoor work. Volunteers can work the morning or afternoon shift or both, and there will be a picnic lunch for all at Howell City iWk. Last year, some 825 volunteers helped with a total of 80 projects. More than 100 area businesses and organizations participated. The event allows people to make a difference by reaching out to help their community, said Jeanne Clum, Livingston County United Way’s director of development and marketing. The Day of Caring is being led by Maggie Jones, Livingston County Board of Commissioners chairwoman, and 53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan. New for the Day of Caring this year is a health fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community rooms at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. Among the offerings are screenings for skin cancer, blood pressure and cholesterol; hearing assessments; Wii-fit demonstrations; stroke education; seated chair massages; and signups for Medicaid, Michigan Child and the Livingston County health plans. Also new at the United Way this summer is the “Be the Change, Live United” blog, which highlights random acts of kindness and positive stories. 'Visit the Web at lcunitedway.org to post an entry. County residents can volunteer for the United Way at any time Livingston County donations are up about 12 percent, but uncollectable donations are projected at 13 percent. through Volunteer Livingston, a Web site started sue years ago by local resident Don Rohrer. Clum said the Web site is being expanded to assist area nonprofit organizations by registering their volunteer needs. The LCUW has been prioritizing the community’s basic needs, which include rent, food, utilities, health care and transportation. “Flmding for the basic needs workgroup was increased by 20 percent to $120,000,” said Clum. “Through the group’s 2009 allocation, $100,000 leveraged an additional $529,110.” The agency’s accomplishments include helping to find homes for 101 families, assisting 75 families facing foreclosure with fi’ee legal counseling, supporting free tax preparation for low income residents, helping eliminate the waiting list for homebound seniors needing meals delivered to them and providing local match dollars so that more than 1,200 area residents could receive medical care through the Livingston County Health Plan. LCUW Executive Director Nancy Rosso said donations in Livingston County are up about 12 percent from last year, but uncollectable donations are projected at an all-time high of 13 percent, due to people now out of work or moving out of state. She attributes the increase in donations to generous local donors and efforts such as 'R-iple Money Monday_________ IN BRIEF Brighton School jobs privatized The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education voted 5-2 Monday to privatize the district’s grounds services positions. Joyce Powers and Joe Carney cast ‘no’ votes. The bid was awarded to Brighton-based Environmental Creations, and is expected ^ t o save the district $143,000 the Wfirstyear. Four employees currently fill five grounds jobs. ^ Retreat planned ^ The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education will have a special meeting and board retreat from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in the board room at the Brigh- 'M ton Education and Community ^ Center, 125 S. Church St. Hamburg Township Suspect charged in pipe bombings « A South Lyon man has been arrested and charged with setting off several pipe bombs in Livingston County in 2008. A federal grand jury indictment unsealed July 8, accuses Christopher Bandy, 32, of manufacturing and possessing the destructive devices. It alleges Bandy detonated five pipe bombs from Aug. 29 and Sept. 18 last year in the Hamburg Hills and Coventry Woods modular home parks in Hamburg Township and another two outside a home on 'Triangle Lake Road in Marion Township. 'Two homes were damaged by the explosions. No one has been injured in the incidents. Bandy could receive up to 10 years in prison on each count if convicted as charged. The first two pipe bombs detonated in Hamburg Township were set off outside the home of an elderly couple, who thought they were fireworks, but discovered the next morning that their siding and a bird house had been damaged, Hamburg Township police said at the time. The other three went off outside residences at the Hamburg Hills mobile home park, police said. Livingston County US-23 work begins starting Saturday, the Michigan Department of Tl’ansportation will begin improvements to US-23 from the CSX Railroad just south of 1-96 in Green Oak 'Township north to M-59 in Hartland Township. The $3.1 million project involves milling and resurfacing 8.3 miles of roadway, along with ramp resurfacing at the 1-96 and US-23 interchange. Both sides of the freeway will be upgraded, said MDOT’s Kari Arend. Lane closures will be up to three miles in length, she said. Work is 100 percent-funded by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. An around-the-clock work schedule will allow the project to be completed before the Labor Day weekend. One lane will be maintained in each direction on US-23 at all times during construction. Work is expected to start on northbound US-23 and then switch to the southbound lanes. For up-to-date information on the project, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: michigan.gov/drive. 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She was elected 4-1 vote, with Bob Parker voting no. Wendy Day and Phil Westmoreland were absent. Westmoreland, last year’s board secretary, a former board president and a “no show” at recent meetings, told officials he planned to resign from his seat this week. No reason was given for the decision, but Westmoreland, an engineer, is known to make frequent trips out of the area for business. Upon receiving his resignation, a schedule be worked out for the board to replace him within 30 days, said acting Superintendent Lynn Parrish. Other officers for 2009-10 are Debi Drick, vice president; Ed Literski, secretary; and Ann Routt, treasurer. Those elected as officers are the same members who voted to fire Gardella. Bob Parker, last year’s treasurer, opposed Gardella’s removal and was left out of a leadership position this time. The board “made very positive decisions tonight,” Pratt said, referring to a decision to allow three administrators to remain in their current positions (see related story) and an agreement whereby seven non-union, central office administrators volimtarily agreed to take a 1 percent pay cut. Pratt also responded to previous attacks on her leadership ability by those who were critical of the way in which she handled the Gardella firing. “I’ve served on the board six years, anti my leadership ability in the past (speaks for itself),” she said. Pratt introduced the motion to terminate Gardella at a special June 26 meeting, and then abstained from voting, until district attorneys, reached via telephone, said she had to vote. Voting in favor of Pratt’s nomination Monday were last year’s board president, Ed Literski, who indicated before the meeting that the time commitment was too much for him to continue another year in the role. Although Parker had said previously that he tvould contend for the board presidency, his name was not placed in nomination, with Day, his main supporter, not present at the meeting. Principals will stay in place in Howell schools BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Under an agreement reached with acting Howell Superintendent Lynn Parrish, th r^ school administrators - two of them principals - will remain in their current positions. The Howell Public Schools Board of Education on Monday night approved an agreement which avoids a change in principals after just one year at Highlander Way Middle School and Voyager Elementary School. Sandra Moore, last year’s executive director of school improvement, staff development and curriculum, also will continue in that position for another two years. Moore will get a two-year contract at $110,000 per year, Parrish said. Moore had earlier decided to exercise her right under the contract for unionized administrators to go back to her previous position as Highlander Way principal. “That had the impact, the domino effect, on the other administrators,” Parrish said. Moore had wanted return to Highlander Way because her position would be protected by the union, whereas as the nonunion job she has now could be cut at any time in a district economy move, Parrish said. The change would have required Jason Ffeig - last year’s Highlander Way principal - to return as principal at Voyager Elementaiy, and Mindy McGinn, who replaced Ffeig at Voyager last year, would’ve had to return to her old job as an assistant principal at Howell High School. With this arrangement, Ffeig will remain at Hi^ander Way and McGinn will continue at Voyager. Moore will continue her assessment work for district accreditation, start a district improvement team to include parents as well as staff and will supervise elementary principals. At recent meetings, parents praised Ffeig saying he had done an excellent job at Highlander Way and should be allowed to remain. By the same token, some had criticized the prospect of moving him back to Voyager, saying middle school was “the best fit” for him. In other action, the board voted to eliminate the two dean of student positions at the high school and to add one more assistant principal position, making a total of four. The elimination of one administrator will save the district $92,000. Pinckney High students earn national BPA honors BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News They may never start businesses of their own, but foim Pinckney Community High School students have proven they could if they want to. Courtney Jenkins, Katie Kirkpatrick, Jessica Gilligan and Annalisa Napolitano brought home the gold from the Business Professionals of America 2009 National Leadership Conference in Dallas in June. Their small business management team, which prepared an elaborate and intricate business plan and presentation for a limousine company, is the first BPA team from Pinckney to ever win a national championship. “It feels pretty good,” Kirkpatrick said. Each team was tasked with putting together a plan for Kentino Limousine Services in Denver, Colo. Students were given the business name and location, some fictional startup money and basic goals. Flverything else was up to them. “They put an incredible amount of time and dedication into their research,” said Cyndi Millns, team advisor and a Pinckney High business teacher. “They were excited and knowledgeable and that gave them confidence in their presentation.” The group’s research included a business plan, including the purchase of vehicles and a place to store them. Paperwork needed for a bank loan, contracts, formg, licenses, advertising and marketing plans, income projections, a company logo and Web site and potentid customers also were included. “It was a lot of work, but it was fun,” Gilligan said. “Everyone brought something different to the table so we were able to come up with a lot of good ideas.” The group’s program included a Power Point presentation and a large notebook documenting all research and plans. “I think we went above and beyond what they asked for,” Jenkins said. “We tried to think of every little detail. We’re all pretty competitive. We wanted to go to Dallas.” To get there, the team first had to place at regional and state competition. During competition, judges threw out surprise scenarios the team had to react to fast. There was only one this group hadn’t thought of before - marketing the limo service to funeral homes. “We had worked so long and hard, that we were pretty much prepared for anything,” Napolitano said. “We only had to change one slide in our presentation.” Gilligan, Kirkpatrick and Jenkins were sophomores during the competition, while Napolitano was a senior. Wmning a national championship with such a young team is a coup, Millns said. “I’m so proud of them,” Millns said. “It doesn’t matter if they go into business someday or not. The skills you learn in BPA are skills you can use in anything.” COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday July 17 EVERY CHILD READY TO READ 10:30 a.m.-noon, Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Parents and children up to age 5 explore reading skills through play and interactive learning. Details: 810^229-6571 ext. 223. CONCERT AT COURTHOUSE 7 p.m., Livingston County Courthouse, Downtown Howell, Howell. Every Friday through August 21 .The concerts are free and open to the public. Cost: Details: 517-540-0065. Saturday July 18 FARMERS MARKETS ■ 8a.m.-1 p.m.. Mill Pond parking lot, near First and Cedar Streets, Brighton. Details: 810-955-1471. ■ 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hartland Senior Center, 9525 Highland Road, Hartland. Details: hartlandtwp.com 810-632-7498 or 810-632-6630. GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER 9 a.m., Hartland Glen Golf Course, 12400 Highland Road, Hartland. Proceeds support the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program at the Howell Nature Center. Cost: $85. Details: 517-546- 0249. HIGH ROPES ADVENTURE 9:30 a.m., Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Cost: $25. Register: 517-546-0249. Also ast 1:30 p.m. CRITTER CONNECTION 11 a.m.-l p.m., Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Cost: $2-4. Details: 517-546-0249. FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The 123rd Fowlerville Family Fair opens Saturday and lasts through July 25 at the Fairgrounds on Grand River Avenue west of downtown. Gates open at 9 a.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $2 for kids age 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under. Parking is free. There will plenty of food, rides, games, animals and free family entertainment. Travis Coleman, left, participated in the 4-H Cloverbud mentoring program with his mentor, Mya Jenkins. Both are from the Horse N Around 4-H Club. GREEN ENERGY DAY 1 -4 p.m., Lyon School, 11455 Buno Road, Brighton. Hosted by the Brighton Area Historical Society. Details: 810-229^83. Sunday July 19 Monday July 20 APPRECIATION DAY Kensington Metropark. Details: 00- 477-3178 or 248-685-1561. FIRE CADET TRAINING 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Howell Area Fire Department, Station 20,1211 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For people serious in pursuing a career in fire service. Cost: $ 150. Details: howellfire. net 517-546-0560. Through July 24. AGRICULTURAL HEARING 2 p.m., Howell Township Office, 3525 Byron Road, Howell Township. Public hearing by the Strategic Task Force on Agriculture to gather ideas on strengthening Michigan's agriculture industry. Details: e-mail JWHETST@house.mi.gov. Tuesday July 21 FISH CAMP 9:30 a.m.-noon, Kensington Metropark. For children ages 8 to 12. Learn about fish and how to catch fish, and then fish the lake. Bring equipment, if possible. Cost: $50-$60. Register: 800-477-2757. Also 1-3:30p.m. TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION 11 a.m.. Page Field, Howell. Open to children ages 3-8 and their parents. Each child will receive a ribbon, medal and a gift certificate for the effort. Games. Cost: $4-$8. Details: 517-546-0693 ext. 0. Wednesday July 22 FARMERS MARKET 2- 7 p.m.. Parking lot on W. Grand River Ave. on site of former Fowlerville Lumber,,Fowlerville. Details: 517-545-1081 or 517-712- 9134. TEEN FASHION EVENT 3:30-5 p.m., Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River, Howell.Teens design the hottest outfit out of duct tape, garbage bags & newspaper then show it off at a runway show at 5 p.m. Bring a friend to work as a designer/model team. No sewing skills necessary. For teens enter- • ing grades 6-12. Register: 517- 546-0720, ext. 107. THE HIGH STRUNG 6:30 p.m.,Cromaine District Library, 3688 Hartland Road, Hartland. Bring a picnic,and a blanket or lawn chairs. Details: 810-632-5200. Thursday July 23 WII GAMING 3- 4:30 p.m., Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Ages 7 and older are invited to play games on the Library Wii. Register: 734-878-3888. ACHIEVERS Howell library receives grant The Howell Carnegie District Library has received a $2,500 grant fixim the National Endowment for the Arts to host a Big Read project this winter. The library is one of 269 nonprofit groups to receive grants for The Big Read, which gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate U.S. and world literature. Howell’s program, from Jan. 10 to Ffeb. 28, will focus on Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon.” Details: neabigread. org. Agency owner gets insurance award Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Jon Innes with the Regional Champions award for Ifigh standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth. Innes is based in Hartland 'Township. Realtors honored during ceremony The Livingston County Association of Rotors presented its annual awards on July 8. Scott Griffith, owner andJ president of ERA Griffith Realty in Brighton, is the LAR Realtor of the Year for 2009. He has been a member since 1975.Patty Fhirington with RE/ MAX Platinum, is the 2009 LAR Volunteer of the Year Award re- i cipient. She is a member of the LAR public relations committee, the Fill the Gazebo Committee and president-elect of the Livingston County Women’s Council of Realtors. Mark Marker, executive vice president and partner of Vanguard Title Insurance Agency, is the 2009 Livingston County Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year. He is involved - with LAR education and public* relations committees. He has been an affiliate LAR member since 2001. Oxygen masks will help family pets Bark Town USA and HELP* Animals recently presented the Brighton Area Fire Department with four OJ^gen recovery masks for dogs or cats who may be in distress due to smoke inhalation. The masks were funded with the help of a donation by Sharen Frasso of Genoa Township. “The masks provide one more tool that our firefighters can use to aid an injured pet untU they can be seen by a veterinarian,” said Brighton Fire Marshal Michael O’Brian. The masks will be placed on four of the department’s fire engines, O’Brian said. 4 So u th Lyon Community S c h o o ls SCHOOLS OF CHOICE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR Students living in Oakland County or in any county adjacent to Oakland are able to apply for enrollment. Includes Washtenaw and Livingston County Students! Applications Being Taken Now Through September 8th, 2009 Contact 248-573-8134 or visit www.slcs.us 3226867-02 WANTED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING A select number of homeowners in Livingston County and the surrounding areas will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime Erie Metal Roofing System installed on their home at a reasonable cost. If we can use your home in our campaign to showcase the look of our NEW Metal Shingle Roof, we will definitely make it worth your while. Should your home and location meet our marketing needs, you will receive attractive pricing and have access to our special low interest unsecured bank financing. 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DONATE; 9-9 Mon. through Sat. & SUNDAYS 11-5 Tax receipt available upon request at time of donation drop off ^onnformation^M6^GIVEjTOOJ866^^8j3M6jMjwwj^^ TH E L IV ING S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 17 , 2 00 9 Visit us online miive > - 1— ■ Golf photo gallery of area courses. 2: ZD ■ Jason Deegan reflects on the past 6 .com S years. mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews 0 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com SPORTS Teeing it up around Livingston A golfer putts on a peninsula green at the fifth hole at The Jackal at Mount Brighton in Genoa Township. JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News ^Researching county courses one tough job I’ve been planning on doing a blockbuster summer series on golf courses in Livingston County for several years now. The time was never right. ^Unfortunately, the closure ^ 3 f our publication forced my hand. This summer was my only chance. This is, sadly, our last issue. Even in this trying time, I can look back at this summer — with a smile, remembering the I had exploring the county’s impressive public golf scene. It’s not a stretch to say that Livingston County blows away the competition in metro Detroit when it comes to the depth of quality public courses. Oak- Aland County has some great ^ o n e s, but they often come at greens fees up to 20 percent higher. Collectively, the courses in Wayne, Washtenaw and Macomb County can’t compete with the likes of the Majestic, Moose Ridge or Coyote Preserve for sheer beauty. Golfers everywhere benefit fix)m the tough local competition. It helps keep greens fees down and makes it easier to get a tee time. “We’ve got nice courses at reasonable prices,” said Tom Gray, a Marion Township golfer I met while visiting Hunters Ridge in Cohoctah Township. The golf gods have blessed the county with rural, rolling iMand seemingly groomed for golf, much like northern Michigan. In fact. Barb Barden, director of the Livingston County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has created vacation packages that market the “up north” feel of county courses. The only thing lacking is a true championship layouL public or private, one that would host a major tournament, but that’s OK Average golfers don’t need a 7,200-yard monster to be challenged or have fun. During the past two months, I played 13 local courses at a combined 83,282 yards and shot a combined 220 over par, losing 25 balls. I learned the hard way that the coimty’s courses play much tougher than their yardages indicate. Wetlands and thick woods, and some wild greens, lurk at every turn. ^ The only complaint I would Wjffer from my experiences is minor Get rid of those carts jjw ith no windshields. They "^make for a long day playing in rainy, cold or windy weather. As I played, I tried to look for unique features. The golf package in this issue- featuring cool clubhouses, the top 10 public courses, the 18 toughest-playing holes and scary tee shots and some memorable trees - took a lot of time and effort. Sorry to leave you with a cliche, but it rings true: Doing the research was a tough job, but • someborfy had to do it. A view from the tee of the challenging 353-yard, par-4 13th hole at The Majestic at Lake Walden. "It gives you that up-north feeling," said James "Rock" Weinrauch of White Lake. PHOTOS;JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS INSIDE: ■ Toughest 18: Tour around our challenging fantasy layout. ■ Visit the county's best 19th holes. ■ Watch out for these trees. Golf course majesty in Hartland Wildlife, special spots, friendly staff all contribute Top-10 courses ranked around the county BY JA SO N D E EG A N The Livingston Community News What makes the Majestic Golf Club at Lake Walden live up to its name? It isn’t one thing, but an assortment that make the 27-hole Hartland Township course so popular. A boat ride between the ninth and 10th holes across Lake Walden. The scenery of the surrounding wetlands and woods. A fair, yet challenging design. The wildlife. A friendly staff. The hole along the highway that entices golfers to stop in. The chimney with a heart in it on the 13th hole. GPS units in the carts. The versatility of 27 holes. They all add up to a special round of golf. The Majestic offers the most expensive round in the county, at $69 on weekends, but many believe the price is worth it. James “Rock” Weinrauch of White Lake says he plays “everywhere” but the Majestic is his second-favorite course behind his private club, the Washtenaw Country Club. “It gives you that up-north feeling,” he said. “To go from a private club to play here. That says it all.” The Majestic, a Jerry Matthews’ layout that opened in 1994, is widely regarded as the best public course in Livingston County and one of the top three in all of metro Detroit. Head professional Steve 'Tanner said the course is blessed with unique land around a 150-acre lake. Tanner said only 300 of the property’s 1,400 acres are maintained. The rest is Mother Nature at her finest. “We have a visual site no one else has,” he said. “We have unusual elevation changes for this county. The condition, because we are high end, we keep as good as possible. Fairways are our specialty.” While all three nines have their highlights, golfers generally gravitate toward calling the holes 19-27 the best and most challenging nine. “They are a little more treelined, a little more shapely,” Tanner said. Jason Deegan has handled sports coverage for The Livingston Community News for six years. This is his final sports package. Here are Jason Deegan's rankings o f the top 10 public courses in the county. While everybody has their opinions about which courses they like better, you can't go wrong with any on this list: 1. The Majestic at Lake Walden, 9600 Crouse Road, Hartland Township - Golfers argue which of the three nines is the best. They all have their moments. The Majestic's strength is there are no bad holes or overdone signature holes. The layout plays seamless. 810-632-5235. 2. Coyote Preserve Golf Club, 9218 Preserve Dr., Tyrone Township - There are enough dramatic holes on this Arnold Palmer design to wow any player. The scenery and setting is worthy of any Sandhill cranes, at The Majestic. Terry Burney on the 17th hole at the Coyote Preserve. course Up North. 810-714- 3206. 3. Moose Ridge Golf Course, 11801 Doane Road, Green Oak Township - The rolling terrain cut through the woods makes Moose Ridge special. Views from an elevated tee or green accompanies almost every hole. 248-446-9030. 4. Hunters Ridge Golf Course, 8101 Byron Road, Cohoctah Township -The definition of a hidden gem... a good course buried in the middle of nowhere. The owners, the Miesles, make you feel part of the family. 517-545-GOLF. 5. Dunham Hills Golf Club, 13561 Dunham Road, Hartland Township. - Dunham Hills lives up to its name. Holes erupt skyward, then tumble back to earth on the next fairway over. Humps and ridges don't allow for many flat lies. 248- 887-9170. 6. Timber Trace Golf Club, One Champions Circle, Putnam Township -The spectacular pine treelined fairways as wide as runways make golfers feel at ease. The course is no Fred Fiavell putts with Kevin Field watching on the fourth hoie at Moose Ridge. pushover, but every round feels like a stress-free romp through the forest. 734-878- 1800. 7. The Jackal Golf Club at Mount Brighton, 4141 Bauer Road, Genoa Township - The Jackal has some amazing holes and vistas from elevated tee boxes. Unfortunately, it's too tough for some players. 810-229- 9581 ex. 231. 8. The Huntmore Golf Club, 9595 Estancia Dr., Brighton Township-The Huntmore has too many spots where balls disappear to keep highhandicap players coming back on a regular basis. Still, good golfers respect the course for its routing and toughness. 810- 225-4498. 9. Huron Meadows Metropark Golf Course, Green Oak Township - The peaceful surroundings of the wetlands and rolling hills feel unique. The playability and top conditioning offset the lack of bunkers or toughness. 810- 231-4084. 10. Whispering Pines Golf Club, 2500 Whispering Pines, Hamburg Township - Whispering Pines has a mix of good holes offset by some that run out of real estate too quickly. 734-878-0009. Others Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Road, Oceola Township. 517-546-4230. Faulkwood 5hores, 300 S. Hughes Road, Genoa Township. 517-546-4180. Hartland Glen, 12400 Highland Road, Hartland Township. 248-887-3777. Hawk Meadows, 410 E. Marr Road, Howell Township. 517- 546-4635. Ironwood, 6902 E. Highland Road, Oceola Township. 517- 546-3211. Kensington Metropark, 2240 W. Buno Road, Lyon-Brighton Township. 248-685-9332. Rush Lake Hills, 3199 Rush Lake Road, Hamburg Township. 734-878-9790. Tyrone Hills, 8449 Old U.S. 23, Tyrone Township^ 810-629- 5011. Toughest tee shots scare bogey golfers BY JA SO N D E EG A N The Livingston Community News Some tee shots are harder than others. Long carries over water hazards freak out bogey golfers worse than low-handicappers. They just seem to mess with the minds of players who don’t trust their swings. From the tips, I discovered five tee shots that required at least a 190-yard carry over a hazard to the safety of green grass, earning them the titles of the “toughest tee shots” on public courses in Livingston County. ■ Players must bang a wood or long iron over marshland to survive the par-3 199-yard fifth hole at Hunters Ridge. ■ A pond all along the right side and short of the green at the 221-yard par-3 No. 17th hole at Coyote Preserve gobbles up its share of balls. ■ Standing on an elevated tee at the 450-yard 15th hole at Moose Ridge, players are confronted by a huge pond that requires a poke of at least 190 yards to stay dry and straight enough to set up an approach around a dogleg. ■ You think that pond is scary. Just wait until you see the 217-yard bomb required over the water at the 452- yard 12th hole at The Jackal at Mount Brighton. ■ A sign tells golfers that a 190-yard blast will carry the marsh to safety at the 543- yard sixth hole at Hunters Ridge. After losing his tee shot into the pond at the 15th hole at Moose Ridge Golf Club, William Sgriccia of Livogia hits his third shot after a drop. B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 A fantasy course 9 or a bad dream? O ' These are our choices for the toughest holes played from the tips on Livingston County's 19 public golf courses. Their selections are sure to stir up plenty of debate at the 19th hole. Combined, these Wholes would create a monstrous par-73 course that would play an ego-crushing 7,646 yards. HOLE 1: Jackal at Mount Brighton No. 3 (421 -yard par 4) - The first of two thin stripes of wetland crossing the fairway, not to mention the trees on either side, can gobble up the tee shot on this No. 1 handicap. Still, it's the approach over the second wetland that usually decides your fate. HOLE 2: Chemung Hills No. 4 (438-yard par 4) - The tee shot should favor the right side to skirt a wetland poking out on the left. Hitting the green is easy.Two-putting from anywhere on a crooked putting surface is not. HOLE 3: Dunham Hills No. 11 (233-yard par 3) - Length is the sheer issue. Most players can't hit their driver 233 yards, let alone straight enough to find the green. HOLE 4: Moose Ridge No. 15 (450-yard par 4) - From the elevated tee, golfers need to bang a drive at least 190 yards over a pond and far enough right for a good approach shot around the dog leg to the left. A pond lurks right of the green. HOLE 5: Hunters Ridge No. 18 (556-yard par 5) - The No. 2 handicap doesn't bare its teeth until the final approach. Golfers must avoid a wetland and five bunkers within 100 yards of the green. HOLE 6: Whispering Pines No. 12 (425- yard par 4) - The No. 1 -handicap skips across two ponds, the first one directly below the tees and the second fronting a narrow green. HOLE 7: The Majestic at Lake Walden No. 12 (232-yard par 3) - Majestic head pro Steve Tanner says it's the hardest par 3 he's ever played,due to the carry over wetland. Anything left or right is dead, too. HOLE 8: Coyote Preserve No. 7 (567- yard par 5) - A hooker's nightmare, this No. 1 -handicap hole bends left with a wetland the entire length of the left side. Seven bunkers litter the landing area 120 yards and in. HOLE 9: Huron Meadows No. 9 (467- yard par 4 ) -The longest par 4 in the county, this No. 1 handicap requires a demanding tee shot over a wetland between trees.Two bunkers hug the green. HOLE 10: Moose Ridge No. 4 (630-yard par 5) -The longest hole in the county, this No. 1 handicap is rarely tamed.The tee shot must avoid a large waste bunker up the right side.The fairway bottlenecks between the woods on the right and a wetland on the left the closer players get to the green. HOLE 11: Faulkwood Shores No. 18 (445-yard par 4) - Hammer your tee shot or face the consequences: An intimidating shot between two trees (they almost form a field goal) over a pond to an elevated green. HOLE 12: Dunham Hiils No. 14 (447-yard par 4) - The No. 2 handicap offers up a semiblind tee shot with a pond coming into playing along the left side inside 200 yards. HOLE 13: Coyote Preserve No. 17 (221 - yard par 3) -This beauty plays like a beast, demanding a heroic shot over a pond, rocks and a bunker. Smart players aim at a thin strip of fairway short and left of the green. HOLE 14: Ironwood No. 12 (343-yard par 4) - Even though this is the shortest hole on this list, it's still a No. 1 handicap.Trees tight to a fairway bending hard right constrict the landing zone,as does a small pond. HOLE 15: Whispering Pines No. 17 (531- yard par 5 )-The No. 3 handicap features an elevated tee shot across a pond to a fairway that climbs upward to a ridge before swooping downward and to the left.Two bunkers frame the green, tucked behind a tree line. HOLE 16: Chemung Hills No. 9 (204- yard par 3) - Playing uphill, it's a full 210- yard carry to a huge sloping pop-up green guarded by a large mound covered with thick heather grass. HOLE 17: Coyote Preserve No. 16 (589- yard par 5) - This No. 2 handicap might be the most dramatic hole in the county. A sweeping wetland to the right of the fairway can snatch careless shots at any point. The green, protected by three bunkers, is dissected by a severe ridge. HOLE 18: The Huntmore No. 5 (461- yard par 4) - Dan Pohl, a two-time PGA Tour winner teaching at the club, says the No. 1 handicap serves up the course's toughest tee shot. A pond all along the right side and a green sloping left to right add to the potential headaches. -Jason Deegan A log-cabin clubhouse overlooks the flag on the 18th green at Moose Ridge Golf Club in Green Oak Township. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PtSELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The 19th holes: Picking county's best Excellent pro shops, varied menus anci outdoor patios on the list of amenities BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The best clubhouses in Livingston County have something for everybody. The pro shop must be big enough to be inviting and stock enough equipment, balls and shirts to be useful for a last-minute purchase. An outdoor patio for dining or enjoying some fellowship after a round is a must. A menu with good variety and food helps, too. Other amenities - such as a fitness or banquet center - are also attractive. Here’s a look at the county’s best clubhouses (in no order): a The two-story clubhouses at Whispering Pines and Chemung Hills were designed for private clubs, so they have extra’ amenities. Whispering Pines has Golfers relax in the log-cabin clubhouse at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Cohoctah Township. a workout room and space for banquets and meetings. Chemung Hills has a nice restaurant and large locker rooms. ■ The log-cabin clubhouses at Hunters Ridge and Moose Ridge just add to each course’s rustic appeal. A large bear, shot by course owner Bill Shortt, greets golfers at the Moose Ridge clubhouse, which has enough space for intimate weddings. ■ Built in 2000, Dunham Hills has one of the biggest, most modern clubhouses in the county. It can host weddings for up to 300 guests. ■ The clubhouse at the Coyote Preserve deserves kudos for its comfortable flow and restaurant, which serves the usual golf fare, along with BBQ ribs and fish. Needatree BY JASON DEEGAN The Livihgston Community News There are thousands of trees on Livingston County golf courses, but some stand out more than others. A strategically placed tree can make or break a golf hole. The 10th hole at the Majestic at Lake Walden, a 436-yard par 4, has never been the same since a massive tree that would knock down tee shots was knocked down in a tornado several years ago. “Nobody is disappointed that tree is gone,” Majestic head pro Steve Tannar said. “It’s probably a better hole without it, but it’s hard to take a chain saw to such a beautiful tree.” Everyday players at Eaulkwood Shores still remember the former mammoth tree on the 18th hole, a monstrous par 4. “A lot of them still talk about it,” Eaulkwood Shores head pro Tim Swanson said. Here’s a look at several memorable trees on Livingston County courses that serve as hazards: ■ The tree, pictured above, in the miaoie or me fairway of the 492-yard par- 5 16th hole at The Jack^ at Mount Brighton. ■ The tree at the comer of the left-hand dogleg on the 403-yard 14th hole at Hunters Ridge. ■ The tree guarding the approach to the green along the right side of the fairway at the 325-yard seventh hole at Dunham Hills. ■ The tree guarding the right side of the green on the 314-yard 15th hole at Ironwood. THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 1 7 , 2 0 0 9 local! B3 • IN BRIEF Brighton Playground ^ payment plan OK'd Brighton Community Education will pay $50,000 over five years to cover the debt on Miller Early Childhood Center playground. The Brighton district also will contribute $19,840 to the cost of the playground, which was built last August. Miller, which housed the district’s kindergarten program ^ imtil the end of the 2009 school P year, will now be used for community education programs. Child identification program offered The Brighton Masonic Lodge 1^ will ofi’er a free Michigan Child Identification Program at this year’s Summerfest. A tent will be on Hyne Street from 10 a.m. to 6 pjn. Saturday, July 25. Children from elementary to junior high school are eligible to participate. Parents or guardians should bring children’s birth certificates, immunization records, social security numbers, pictures, medical reports and vital statistics, as well as parents’ ■ divorce decrees or custody or adoption papers, if applicable. All information will be transferred onto a CD. Laser finger printing, DNA swab, dental impressions and a recorded interview also will be available. Information will be given to parent or guardian. Details: 810-227-9590. Fowlerville Fowlerville hosts WWTP open house The village will host an open house at the Fowlerville Waste Water Treatment Plant from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19. The event will celebrate a $5-million facility improvement completed last year. 'Tours, refreshments and entertainment for children will be provided. The plant is at the Department of Public Works, adjacent to the Fowlerville Fairgrounds. Details: 517-223-3771. Green OakTwp. Songs, prayers, stories at church Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 9565 Musch Road, will present Michael John Poirier in an afternoon of songs, prayers and real-life stories at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The program, which is filled with peace, healing, humor, reflection and renewal, is appropriate for people of all faiths, church officials said. A free will offering will be taken in lieu of admission. Details: 810-231-9199. Hamburg Township Senior Center gets new director Christine Hoskins is the new director of the Hamburg 'township Senior Citizen Center. She has been the center’s assistant program director for six years. She replaces Jamie James, who resigned in June. The center is accepting applications for a part-time program assistant. Pay is $10 per hour for a four-hour day three days a week. Applicants must submit an application, job resume and a letter of interest to Hoskins. Applications are available at the center or online at hamburg.mi.us. Details: 810-231-1000, ext. 225 or e-mail choskins@hamburg.mi.us. Howell Police get federal grant for upgrades The Howell Police Department will receive a $14,433 Justice Assistance Grant under the Federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act for new equipment and upgraded technology. The timing was good since the cily will need to switch to new record-keeping software and digital recording systems, but didn’t have the money for it, said Police Chief George Basar. Not getting this grant “could have delayed the purchase of some of the equipment,” Basar said. 'Red, Wine & Brews' on tap downtown The Livingston Arts Council will host the 5th Annual Red, Wine & Brews fundraiser for The Opera House at 7 p.m. July 25. The event features live entertainment, street dancing, beer and wine tastings, food, door prizes, an art show and a raffle. Music will be provided by the Bugs Beddow Band, the 2008 Detroit Music Award winner for Best Rhythm & Blues Band. General admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Details: 517-540-0065. Proceeds benefit The Opera House. Gty purchases land City Council approved the purchase of two acres at 324 West St. for around $13,000. Zoned for multi-family use, the site had been used for industrial purposes but has been vacant for more than five years, and recently fell into tax foreclosure. City leaders, given first right of refusal on the site, expect the dilapidated building to be removed in a month. VOLUNTEERS A listing from the Livingston County United Way: MENTORING PROGRAM Community Mental Health Services of Livingston County is looking for adults to help with its mentoring program. Details: 51546-4126. BLANKET MAKING Project Linus is hosting its next blanket-making day from noon-4 p.m. July 19. Project Linus provides blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or simply in need. Details: 248-789-7040. PULL WEEDS The Department of Natural Resources is looking for help at the Island Lake Recreation Area from 10 a.m.-l p.m. July 25 to pull spotted knapweed. Details: 248-359-9057. HORSE CARE Help is needed at Horses' Haven in Howell, a nonprofit humane care and adoption agency for horses and ponies. Details: 734-425-2156. DATA ANALYSIS Great 5tart Collaborative of Livingston County is seeking people who have experience or interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. Details: 517-540-6829. FOSTER ANIMALS Take My Paw Rescue is looking for volunteers to foster animals in their homes. Details: 517- 545-7512 or e-mail takemypaw@yahoo.com. FOSTER BABY MAMMALS The Howell Nature Center is looking for wildlife foster parents to take baby mammals home to care for them until they can be released. Details: 517-552-3363 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. MUSEUM HELP The Hamburg Historical Society is looking for people willing to file, clean and prepare museum displays or perform any other museum work. Details: 810- 986-0190 or e-mail Suzanne® pendragon-design.com. TEACH FIRST AID The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs instructors to teach first aid and CPR classes. Training will be provided. Details: 517- 546-0326 or e-mail to rbrasier® liv-redcross.org. 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Phone inquiries for applications only. EOE. Visiting Instructor in Finance The Department of Finance in the College of Business Administration (COBA) at The University of Toledo is seeking to fill a visiting instructor position in finance for the 2009-10 academic year. The position is a one year appointment with a possibility for renewal for a maximum of three years total, pending budgetary approval. Candidates specializing in Investments, Portfolio Management, and Financial Institutions, are strongly encouraged to apply. A Masters Degree,/ MBA in Finance or Economics is required. The appointment involves undergraduate and MBA teaching ((e.g. student portfolio management and related courses), managing software and hardware for our Neff trading room, business community outreach, and providing bank managemenVfinancial services consultative assistance. Candidates should have more than 10 years of senior level practical investment experience managing investment portfolios and trading environments. The position involves fiduciary portfolio management responsibility. Experience in business development, fundraising and public speaking (e.g. TV and radio) preferred. COBA and The University of Toledo have a large array of research tools including Bloomberg and Holt software as well as CRSP, Research Insight and software typically associated with a financial trading room. The University of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vita and names of three references to Dr. Terribeth Gordon-Moore, Associate Dean and Director Undergraduate Programs, College of Business Administration, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. http://finance.utoledo. edu/index.HTM ^ ^ o o dS e rv ic ^ ^ Novice Computer Instructor Washtenaw Community College, employee rated top 10 place to work in Southeast Michigan situated on Huron River Drive with a campus in full bloom, has a Part' time Novice Computer instructor position available for the Fall 2009 semester beginning September 2009. Applicants need to have expert knowledge of Personal Computers, Windows (XP and Vista) operating systems, Web browsing, email, and experience teaching groups of adults. 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For complete list of require ments, further information and to apply, please visit www.jobs.svsu.edu. Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.svsu.edu. SVSU is an EO/AA employer VISITING INSTRUCTOR College of Business Administration The University of Toledo The Department of Applied Organizational Technology at the University of Toledo is seeking to fill a full-time visiting instructor position for AY 2009-2010, effective August 2009, responsible for teaching the Microsoft Office software package. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is required. The position is non-tenure track on a one-academic year appointment with a possibility for renewal for a maximum of three years pending budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position Is filled. The successful applicant must have earned Bachelor's degree with previous relevant teaching and/or professional experience preferred. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, vita, academic transcripts, and the name, postal and email addresses, and telephone number of three references to: Mary Humphrys Department of Applied Oraanizational Technology College of Business Administration The University of Toledo M.S. #452 2801 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, OH 43606 The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. BUSINESS ANALYST OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Bowling Green State University Admissions Business Analyst is responsible for certain areas of BGSU's PeopleSoft (Admissions Module) including updating tables, gathering information from the system, testing and systematic data review, is the lead for various upgrades and installations, reconfiguration of system, documentation of processes and procedures and assists with data entry for admissions. In addition, the incumbent interfaces with other offices/ departments in regards to the system. This is a two year term from July 1,2009-June 30, 2011. For a complete job description 8 instruction on how to apply for this position (L-61469) visit http://www.bgsu.edu/ offices/ohr/employmenV adm_staff/page11137. htmfor contact the Office of Human Resources at (419) 372-8421 or ohr@bgsu.edu. BGSU is an AA/EO employer/ educator. Chiller Systems Foreman (Skilled Crafts Supervisor) The University of Michigan Plant Operations Division seeks a Foreman to oversee operation of Centrifugal, Steam Absorption, and vapor compression chillers in multiple chiller plants totaling more than 40,000 tons capacity. 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Some meal prep, errands. Whitmore Lake. (734) 485-0786 i THE L IV ING S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS! B5 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Psychologist Eastern Michigan University is accepting applications for a Psychologist to work in the Counseling Services department The person in this position will provide shortterm psychological counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with the training and supervision of psychology and counseling practicum students and psychology doctoral students as well as consultation, preventive and psycho-educational services to students, faculty and staff. Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Psychology, full license (or license eligible) as a Psychologist in the state of Michigan, three years experience providing psychological treatment and DSM diagnostic skills and demonstrated ability to provide diagnostic assessment for a wide range of diagnoses, is necessary.. Therapeutic knowledge and experience treating a young adult population with a broad range of developmental issues and major psychological problems is necessary. Experience in crisis management, willingness and ability to work within a brief therapy model, demonstrated sensitivity to multicultural issues and an ability to relate to diverse and underrepresented populations, and excellent presentation skills are also necessary. Experience in a college or university counseling service or mental health service is preferred. To learn more about EMU and the position or to apply online for Posting #PTSA1002, go to: www.emich.edu/jobs/ Cover letter, resume and other support documentation can be attached to the application. Materials that are faxed. E-mailed or sent by U. S. mail to either Human Resources or Counseling Services will not be considered. EMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator that is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications from women, persons of color, and applicants with disabilities, veterans, and members of other underrepresented groups. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Related BA with special education cert & ly r paid teaching exp required. Excellent benefits. CLINTON & MONROE locations. Reply to: HR- 03, Holy Cross Children's Services, 8759 Clinton- Macon Rd., Clinton, Ml 49236. EOE (website: www.hccsnet.org) Office and Clerical ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Senior Environmental Employment Program has a position for a senior (55 or older) at the US EPA, Ann Arbor. The incumbent will provide administrative support for the Laboratory Operations Div. Duties include: handle phones; develop & implement office procedures; control incoming & outgoing correspondence; manage staff calendars, setup & coordinate meetings with A/V equip; take minutes B distribute; provide back-up as needed. Req: age 55-I-; prior related experience; PC proficiency: MS Office, Lotus Notes; create database b spreadsheet reports; good oral & written communication, organized; multi-task well, dusiness education desirable. F/T$10.05/hr, 40/wk, plus health insurance, paid vac/sick/hol leave. Email resume to seepmi@ssa-i.org or fax to 734-528-4281. Subject line 833880 -Admin- YourLastName. Verify you meet the age requirement to be considered. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Ann Arbor Campus Cleary University seeks individual for full-time position to maintain databases/assist with prospect research. Coordinate production/ mailing bulk materials. Assist with organization of fund raising and University events. Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Handle multiple priorities/remain focused in a busy, exciting office environment. Proficient in MS Office software, mail merge and database management required. One to 3 years related experience required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Email resume to: dpurdy@cleary.edu OFFICE ASSISTANT, P/T Experience req'd. Please fax resume to 734-996- 4466, include references. ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER..... “ Within a few days o f placing my ad in the classifieds I found a buyer for my PC." The Dally Bargains - ‘ the sweet spot" Jen R, Brighton Administrative Assistant Full Time AnnArbor.com Ann Arbor, Ml Great Jobs Great Opportunities Great Environment AnnArbor.com is a new online media company serving the people of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Mich. We are located in Ann Arbor, a college town that's proud to be known for our athletics, lively entertainment scene and high quality of life. Sperling^s Best Places rated Ann Arbor as the "Fifth Best City To Live In the U.S." in 2007. We're also an unusually tech-savvy place where 92 percent of residents have the tools and resources to engage online. Ann Arbor.com is looking for creative, energetic professionals to help us build a whole new kind of company that combines the proud tradition of local journalism with a commitment to building a true online community that allows citizens to gain, share and create content on whatever topics are important to them. We have full-time and part-times jobs in news, community content, sales, marketing, community relations and promotions. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial culture that encourages creativity, innovation and excellence. AnnArbor.com will evolve and grow to meet the needs of the community and its advertisers, and our employees must be willing to change with us. Job Description: Administrative Assistants will report to the President, Executive Vice President, Chief Content Leader, or Marketing Content Manager and will carry out all of the clerical, administrative and communication activities required to support these positions. Provide departmental support as needed. Responsibilities • Coordinate arrangements for meetings, including telephone and written confirmations to participants • Answer telephone inquiries and provide information as needed • Type correspondence, reports, contracts, agendas, minutes, and other written materials • Schedule conference rooms • Interact with readers, customers and community officials • Complete weekly payroll and accounts payable requests • Maintain supplies • Prepare and calculate quarterly and yearly bonuses, including, the monthly bonus calculations and commission figures for account executives • Update various spreadsheets for departments • Arrange travel for departments • Track monthly mileage • Additional duties as assigned Qualifications • Exceptional maturi^ of judgment and the ability to work independently without direction • Strong organizational skills • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to relate and communicate effectively and pleasantly with the public • Extensive administrative assistant experience or its equivalent • Ability to work under stress • Ability to type 60-80 wpm • Accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation and math skills • Ability to work flexible hours • Must maintain confidentiality How to Apply: E-mail a cover letter, resume and work samples to jobs@annarbor.com Please include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject field of the e-mail. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. C Sales vrI and Farn, Tech Prep Program Assistant Washtenaw Community College, employee rated top 10 place to work in Southeast Michigan situated on Huron River Drive with a campus in full spring bloom has an opening for a Tech Prep Program Assistant. This position provides assistance and support by performing a variety of administrative and organizational functions. If you have two years related experience check out the posting and apply online at https://jobs.wccnet.edu WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA .^W a s h te n aw Community College ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ H E R C ^tUa\X0xtt press TOP WORK ; PLACES ; 2008 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ c Part Time Employment ★ CAREGIVERS^ Make a difference in the lives of the elderly by providing non-medical homecare services. Day, evening, overnight, & wknd hours. Experience preferred. Home Instead Senior Care 734-332-9109 FRONT DESK - Beautiful private club, has Friday, Saturday, Sunday shifts for an energetic person with great customer service b multi-tasking skills. Free membership included. Apply: Liber^ Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor. PT cashier, for NE Ann Arbor service station. Afternoon shifts 2-10 p.m. Some weekends $8.25/hr call for interview 734-663-6019. S u b s c r i b e T o d a y ! Call 994-NEWS or 1 -800-589-6397 EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Education First Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Eastern Michigan University (EMU) invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. EMU is a comprehensive public educational institution located in Ypsilanti, Michigan; 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit, and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The University currently serves approximately 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Functioning as a senior Divisional executive, the Associate Vice President will assist the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management in planning, organizing and administering the functional responsibilities of the Division, with particular emphasis on providing leadership and direction for the development, implementation, management and evaluation of enrollment goals and administrative systems and policy development in support of those systems. Salary is commensurate with background and experience; competitive market rate. Review of candidates' credentials will begin Immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply online or to learn more about the position and EMU, go to: www.emich.edu/jobs/. Please reference Job Posting #: APSA1001 and include a cover letter with salary history/expectations, resume, and contact information for three professional references. EMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator that is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications from women, persons of color. and applicants with disabilities, veterans, and members of other underrepresented groups Program Specialist, Reading Clinic (Part Time) If you have experience with students who require special assistance to enter occupational and educational programs this is the job for you! The part time Program Specialist, Reading Clinic, implements supportive services to students, including students with disabilities, who require special assistance In order to successfully enter occupational and educational programs. if you have a Master's Degree in related area and two years experience check out the posting and apply online at https://jobs.wccnet.edu VVCC Is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA .^W a s h te n aw Community College AUTOMOBILE SALES Successful Subaru dealership is looking for a highly motivated salesperson to sell both new and used cars. Must be people oriented with strong organizational & computer skills. Experience a plus but will train the right person. Email resume to: pete@ dunningsubaru.com INSURANCE SALES Farm Bureau Insurance a billion dollar, multi-line insurance company seeks self-motivated individuals with a history of achievement in Washtenaw County for agent postions. Extensive training program, high-income opportunity, excellent bonus & incentives. Call or send resume to: Don Currey, Farm Bureau Insurance 4025 S. Adrian Hwy Adrian, Ml 49221 (517) 265-5255 or e-mail resume to: dcurrey@fbinsmi.com Christmas Trees • Dirt and/or Gravel Farm Equipment Good Things To Eat Horse Stables Livestock Feed ' Pets and Supplies Plant, Shrub and Trees Wanted or Exchange Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo '01 - 4x4, auto, 151K mi, loaded, hitch, new tires, needs trans I work $2,950. 426-1170. AACHEN AUTO.com 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers Lease here/pay here. (888) 4^-0508 C Domestic Automobiles CHEVY CORVETTE Conyertible '95, black, fully loaded, like new condition, Auto, 37K miles, gar. kept. $14,400/best offer. (734)646-0519. Farm Equipment John Deere B 1952 (734) 461-2055 c Horses and Stables FORD FOCUS '03- 1 owner, only 68K miles, well-kept, clean. $5800. Call (734)972-6571. FORD TAURUS '99^ 1 owner, 98K miles, leather, well-maintained, $3500. 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Import Automobiles Livestock ^ | and Feed J L c Volunteers J ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ •• THE UVINGCTON — COMMUNITY NEWS COUMMIO • COMHKTID • CO«»ini ^Professional and^ ^ Managerial ^ Daily Living Coach, Part Time Catholic Social Services seeks part-time, contingent daily living coach. The daily living coach will assist program residents in their homes with daily chores, tasks, etc. to help them develop independent living skills. Requirements include a degree in special education or a combination of relevant education and experience working with individuals with special needs. Qualified candidates must be comfortable working with special needs populations and possess excellent organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills. Position will fill in for absent staff, hours will vary and may range from 6-18 per week. Must maintain availability on very short notice Thursday through Sunday between the hours of 6 a.m.-IO p.m. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Catholic Social Services, Attn: CON-DLC-AAN, 4925 Packard Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 or jobs@csswashtenaw.org with the subject line CON-DLC-AAN. EOE. No phone inquiries please. © Drummer and bass player need a lead singer for punk band. • Call 810-555-5555 Find it all in the classifieds 810-844-2000 or place on-line: mljve.com/aanewsads • THE Lf>-WGSTO> — COMMUNITY NEWS CO«l*i’ T«e • CWMCHP* CO**»L|-t GRAND^Al,LEY Si ATE U n i VERSi l Y Director of IVIAREC Grand Valley State University is accepting applications for the position of Director of the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) located in Muskegon, Michigan. The Director shall be responsible for providing comprehensive leadership, oversight, planning, resource development, coordination and management of this GVSU center. Qualifications include a Master's degree, managerial experience at executive level, excellent communication skills, knowledge of government grant and contract procedures and skills in networking and strategic planning. For a full description and to apply online, go to www.qvsuiobs.org. Include a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references. You will be able to attach these documents electronically. Review of applications begins July 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Grandparents As Parents Program Specialist Part-time social worker needed in program for grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren. Position includes running educational and support groups, making referrals, educating consumers on available community resources, and working with schools and courts. This direct service position requires excellent Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to self-direct. Experience with older adults, parenting classes, support groups, crisis intervention, child development, and community resources helpful. MSW preferred, other Master's Degree considered, with experience in family issues, group work, and older adults. Job requires evening hours and driving in personal vehicle. If interested and qualified, submit cover letter and resume to Catholic Social Services Attn: HR-GAPPS-AAN, 4925 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 fax to 734-971-2730 or email jobs@csswashtenaw.org with the subject line HRGAPPS- AAN. No phone inquiries please. EOE. Stairmaster' for sale! To Unload your EXTRA treasures. Place a Daily Bargain Ad! 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We have full-time and part-times jobs in news, community content, sales, marketing, community relations and promotions. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial culture that encourages creativity, innovation and excellence. AnnArbor.com will evolve and grow to meet the needs of the community and its advertisers, and our employees must be willing to change with us. Job Description: The Promotions and Event Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, budgeting, coordination and execution of events and/or trade shows sponsored by AnnArbor.com as well as those sponsored with community partners. This position is also responsible for creating community partnership and sponsorship opportunities. • Reports to the Marketing Director Duties and Responsibilities • Oversee the development and implementation ofAnnArbor.com events • Work closely with community partners and coordinate AnnArbor .com participation In community events and/or trade shows • Solicit input and maintain involvement from the departments • Create budgets for events and closely monitor their progress • Additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications £r Skills: • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills • Strong supervisory and organizational skills • Three to five years' experience in events, promotion, advertising, or public relations activities preferred • Experience with design and graphic arts computer prcf^rams preferred • A positive personality and the ability to effectively deal with the public and other employees in person and on the telephone • The position will require some work on nights and weekends How to Apply: E-mail a cover letter, resume and work samples to jobs@annarbor.com Please include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject field of the e-mail. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News July 17, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-07-17 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4547">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to July 17, 2009 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 ,2 0 0 8 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews ■ v > i'- i= ' i n i f f Public access channels to move Comcast changing them to triple-digit spots in its new cable lineups BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Comcast customers in Livingston County are among the 1.3 million customers statewide who will need to reprogram their routines if they want to watch government and school public access channels after Jan. 15. That is the date Comcast will move all government, educational access and for-lease cable channels from spots in the teens and twenties to channels with triple digits. According to Howell City Manager Shea Charles, a change in Michigan laws that were intended to create competition for area cable providers “essentially stripped local governments from controlling where their residents could find local information.” All Comcast subscribers will be affected, more than one year before the federally imposed Feb. 17, 2009, deadline requiring broadcasters to switch from analog technology to digital signals. According to Patrick Paterno, director of communication for Comcast in Michigan, these changes “are not directly related” to the federal mandate. “Comcast is committed to advanced digital programming” and the change of channels \^dll allow subscribers to view public access channels “in high quality, high digital format on Tier 1 service.” He also pointed out that the new system will allow people to easily view all public access television, versus having different locations for different communities from Channel 5 to Channel 35. “With the proposed changes, all PEG (public, education, government channels) programming statewide will be in uniform level in the 900s,” he said. He believes “people are making a bigger deal about this (channel move) than there has to be.” Brent Earl, executive producer of HUB TV Livingston County’s public access cable show, has mbced feelings about the change. On the positive side, HUB TV broadcasts will be seen on one station (Channel 190) compared with two stations, SEE CABLE,A2 Freedom part of the recipe at Great Harvest Parent company's philosophy allows franchise owners some room for creativity BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News when the sun rises on downtown Brighton, Jeff and Lori Kelly and their crew at Great Harvest Bread Co. are ready with baked goodies all made from scratch. Just before 6 a.m., Jan Oliphant is making coffee and preparing the front counter for customers like Henry Nowak, who begin trickling in shortly after. Nowak has been visiting the store daily for about a year. “I like this place. It’s not bad,” says Nowak, a resident of North Street in Brighton who leaves for work in Ann Arbor at about 6 a.m. “It’s right on my way,” he adds. What does he get? “Coffee and whatever else,” he says. “Just whatever’s the special of the day.” Oliphant, a Brighton resident, has worked at Great Harvest for nine years, starting at just a few hours a week and working up to 32 hours as her children got older. “They’ve been flexible for customers and employees,” Oliphant says of the Kellys. “It’s the sort of place they (customers) feel comfortable - they don’t have to wait until we open.” The bakery day actually starts at about 11:30 p.m. the night before, when bakers go to work, creating the day’s homemade products: a variety of whole grain breads, muffins, cookies and specialty baked goods. Baker Jose Cruz Guzman Licea - known as “Cruz” has been SEE BAKERY, A4 Great Harvest Bread Co. in downtown Brighton draws a crowd during the lunch hour. Breads, sandwiches and soups are all on the menu - in addition to the free bread samples. At left, Cynthia Nicasio kneads dough for the bread made from scratch daily at Great Harvest.The baking staff works overnight, starting about 11 p.m., to prepare for the next day of business. Below, Great Harvest owner Lori Kelly works in the early morning in the bakery to prepare fo ra busy day with customers. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS ' It's hard work always, that's for sure. We liked the idea of having a nice, friendly place, where people can come in. Just fun people. We get to know our customers.' Lori Kelly, who owns the Great Harvest Bread Co. store in dowtown Brighton with her husband Jeff. Pinckney parent will share his technological expertise with district Cisco Leadership Fellow will devote talents to schools BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News With two kids in the classroom and an appointed seat on the school board, Kevin MacRitchie is no stranger to Pinckney Community Schools. For the next year, though, he’s going to become even more familiar with the schools’ technological workings and hopefully apply what he learns to benefit all Livingston County students. MacRitchie, a vice president with Cisco Systems Inc.’s global defense, space and security, global government solutions group, is participating in his San Jose, Calif.- based company’s Leadership Fellows Program, which takes executives out of their traditional jobs and puts them with nonprofit or nongovernment organizations as a kind of “loaned executive.” “Not every day do you get to rub elbows all day with someone of Kevin’s stature,” said Tom McCurdy, Pinckney schools’ director of technology and information services. “There’s a lot of neat thinking going on, and it’s very exciting.” MacRitchie, who’s been with Cisco for 15 years, joined Pinckney’s leadership council as a Cisco Fellow in November. For 12 months, he will forego all of his normal work responsibilities and be 100 percent dedicated to the schools both in and out of the classroom. “We hope people will start to think more like Kevin does,” said Pinckney Superintendent Dan Danosky. “He doesn’t just think about technology. He thinks about what possibilities are out there to better use it.” MacRitchie’s salary will continue to be paid by Cisco Systems, which means his SEE MACRITCHIE, A4 INDEX Calendar A7 Livingston Life A5-7 Property sales map AS Rick Fitzgerald's column A6 Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-2 Volunteers A6 Year In photos AS To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Visit US online for up-to-date news To keep up to date on what’s happening between weekly editions of The Livingston Community News, check out our new Web site at www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews. On the Web you can find updated versions of published stories. When news breaks between editions, you can look for it on the Web site. Also, each week there is additional content on the Web - such as more photos that we could not fit into the m iive .com print edition. And, starting with this week’s edition, any staffproduced photo that appears in print or on the Web is now available to purchase as a high-quality reprint suitable for framing. - Rick Fitzgerald, managing editor INSIDE Facing trial S )n the s lo p # Owner of dogs who mauled High school skiers, snowtwo people to death in Septum- boarders ready to face the ber will face trial on twoi|j|bny -Competition. B1 charges. A3 w Favorite photos One to watch Photographer Jamie Charbe- CoUege recruiters are keeping neau-Pisella shares her favor- an eye on South Lyon’s Vonn ite photos of the year. AS Jones. B1 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 Making a switch Brent Earl, executive producer of HUB TV, said he thinks each of the cable companies operating in Livingston County will eventually switch local programming to digital channels. "Comcast is just at the forefront," he said. Other area providers are Charter and Millennium, which have not yet announced plans to switch channels. Comcast programming: ■ In th e cities o f Howell and Brighton, and townships o f B righton, Genoa, Oceola and Green Oak: Ch. 15 will move to Ch. 915 (government access) Ch. 17 will move to Ch. 916 (education-public access) Ch. 25 will move to Ch. 190 (leased space including HUB TV. Thursdays at 9 p.m.) ■ In Howell Township: Ch. 20 will move to Ch. 915 (government access) Ch. 22 will move to Ch. 916 (education-public access) Ch. 25 will move to Ch. 190 (leased space including HUB TV, Thursdays at 9 p.m.) ■ In Hartland Township: Ch. 20 will move to Ch. 915 (government access) Ch. 22 will move to Ch. 916 (education-public access) Ch. 98 will move to Ch. 190 (leased space including HUB TV, Thursdays at 9 p.m.) For more information, see the Web site www.comcast.com, select TV Programming, select Channel Lineup, and enter your street address and ZIP code o r call 877-824-2984. CABLE FROM A1 Channel changes to take effect Jan. 15 depending on where residents live in the county. As part of the channel change, HUB TV will be broadcast digitally, which provides a clearer signal and better playbacks. “We’re very excited about that,” he said. On the down side, the HUB group has had to scramble to educate people about the impending change. “We found out in November,” said Earl, stating Comcast should have given more notice. To advertise the chaimel change, as well as upcoming show features, HUB fV will kick off a promotional blitz beginning the second week of January. Comcast also is trying to help spread the news about the channel changes through direct mail to all subscribers and continues to run cable televisions public service announcements, said Patemo. Members of the Brighton City Council addressed the channel shifting at the Dec. 20 meeting, following a presentation by Mike Bignell, chairman of the Brighton Cable Television Advisory Commission. Saying there has been no local uproar, Bignell said, “I suspect that when the viewers dial in the second City Council meeting of the year (Jan. 17), and discover the channel missing, they will ask what happened. It will come into focus when it becomes fact.” The Ann Arbor City Coimcil, in response to resident concern, recently adopted a resolution that calls on state legislators to amend the law allowing commimily access channels to remain where they are located on the dial. Bignell said he doesn’t place too much hope in the Ann Arbor resolution. One of the biggest concerns for area city leaders is that people who have an analog television will need a converter box to access the local governmental channels, but Patemo said Comcast is trying to help smooth that transition. “We will provide free converter boxes to all subscribers with analog televisions for one year, free of charge.” After 12 months, subscribers will be charged. “At this point, I can’t speculate how much the cost will be in 2009,” said Patemo. “But I can tell you we’ve been offering it at $1.99 per month.” The Howell City Council is expected to address the issue at its Jan. 7 meeting, though there is nothing to be done, said the city manager. “I would encourage people to contact their state and federal legislators, because the city is literally powerless to do anything,” said Charles. “Comcast is freeing up three to four prime location channels to put in (programs) that will m ^ e them money. To say this will be a benefit to consumers is insulting,” Charles says. News staff reporter Tom Tolen contributed to this story. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at ihumphrey® livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. Brighton reviews cemetery rules Resident calls removal of flags 'desecration' BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News The city of Brighton has been reviewing city cemetery rules and regulations, following a complaint by a Brighton woman that someone removed a large number of American flags from Pairview Cemetery in Brighton and tossed them in a trash receptacle. Resident Pat Cole addressed council at the Dec. 20 meeting, carrying a plastic bag containing 26 small flags and metal flag markers, which she said had retrieved firjm a Dumpster. Cole said tossing them in a trash bin was a “desecration of our American flag.” “My concern is the American flags are not disposed of in the proper way, and (the dty) needs a board or commission that will work on these cemetery rules and revise them,” she says. Cole says a cemetery commission would consist of people appointed firjm the community and would act as an oversight group. Cole was clear that she is not accusing city cemetery workers of removing the flags. “It could have been Idds,” she says. Mayor Pro Tern Ricci Bandkau says she is concerned that the flag is being treated disrespectfully. “My feeling is the flag is the flag (regaMess of size), and I very much want the flag treated in the correct way,” she says. But Bandkau also said she has no idea who removed the flags. “The city sexton (Scott Sage) says he did not take the flags, and Scott Sage is a first-class guy,” she says. Sage is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and waS central to the development of rules for the Veterans Cemetery, established five years ago as a part of the Brighton Hills Cemetery (across Flint Road from Fairview Cemetery). “The American flags that were displayed (by Cole) and ap p aren t found in a Dumpster located at Fairview Cemetery were not removed by, nor placed in the Dumpster ... by any member of the staff of the (Department of Public Services), which would include the cemetery sexton,” said DPS Director Matt Schindewolf in a memo to be presented to council this week. Schindewolf says the flags “are placed on the graves by various veterans’ associations prior to Memorial Day” and then removed after Veterans Day in November. He says the only reason any flags might be removed is if it were damaged. If so, they are housed in the cemetery maintenance building until picked up by one of the veterans’ groups, Schindewolf says. VFW Post 4357 Senior Vice Commander Ray Tovar says the dumping of the flags unceremoniously should never happen. “I don’t know what the regulations are for small flags, but any American Legion hall and any VFW hall will retire a flag brought in,” Tovar says. “We have a container at the American Spirit Centre (10590 E. Grand River Ave.) and will take the flags and dispose of them properly.” Last summer, Cole also called for creation of a cemetery commission, saying the city charter requires it. However, City Attorney Paul Bums said a commission was not required and the sexton functions as 3^ cemetery board. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. IN BRIEF Brighton Tree pickup slated for early January Waste Management, the city of Brighton’s trash removal contractor, will pick up Christmas trees on regular trash collection days during the first two weeks of January. Residents are asked to remove all decorations, place trees at the curb and not put trees in plastic trash bags. Details; Brighton Department of Public Services at 810-225-8001. Howell Twins are 1st babies o f the year Scott and Crystal Paulsen are the proud parents of the first two first babies of the new year in Livingston County- The twins were born at 1:18 and 1:19 a.m. Jan. 1 at the Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. Sydni Rose was bom first at 4 pounds 13 ounces, followed by Lillian Marie at 4 pounds 15 ounces, said Joy Hopkins, clinical nurse manager of the hospital’s family birth center. Putnam Township Man dies in snowmobile crash A man was killed and a woman was injured in a snowmobile crash just before midnight Monday on Patterson Lake in Putnam Township, according to Putnam Township Fire Chief Greg Amburgey. T he crash reportedly occurred off Patterson Lake Drive. Michigan State Police Sgt. Angela Hunt, from the Brighton post, said no further information was available by press time, since the troopers who covered the incident had not yet filed a report. From News staff reports PUBLIC NOTICE HOWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Howell Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, Ml 48855 (517) 546-2817 to consider the following application; Petitioner 2008.01, Holiday Inn Express. Parcel ID#4706-29-400-014, a parcel of land located on Burkhart Road between 1-96 and M-59 requests variances to the following sections: Section 19.08 A.1 a -f530 sq. ft. variance for permitted signs Section 19.08 B.1 a -f30 foot height variance for a free standing sign Section 10.05..D.2 a -5 foot reduction of Side Yard Setback for parking next to outiet mali side of property. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Howell Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signer for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon ten (10) days notice the Howell Township Board, THOMAS KNIGHT, CHAIRMAN HOWELL TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Lowry outlook is solid for'08 Technology firm enters next year with security contract for U.S. military BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Lowry Computer Products is positioned for a banner year in 2008 after receiving a $1.6 million federal appropriation to develop a base security system for National Guard bases in Michigan, and a major contract with the state of Hawaii. The Selfiidge Army National Guard base near Mount Clemens, Camp Grayling and Michigan National Guard headquarters in Lansing will receive the base security system. Lowry’s headquarters, just south of Brighton in Green Oak Township, function as corporate offices and the researchdevelopment and training site. Lowry manufacturing plant is outside Minneapolis and the company’s laboratory is in Irvine, CaUf. The small but growing firm, which employs about 200 people at the three sites, has been heavily involved in the development and manufacture of bar code and wireless systems. It is now working on a system that uses radio frequency identification technology, which encapsulates large amoimts of data on a tiny microchip. Mike Lowry, the company’s president and chief executive officer, says that in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, implementation of such technologies is vital to national security. “We feel it’s of critical importance, and one of the first thhigs the 9/11 commission did was to say we need a better way to communicate to first responders,” he says. The system has myriad potential uses, and one Lowry has developed is alreacty enabling the U.S. military to keep better track of activity on military bases and, with it, to tighten security. “We are enhancing the security system at Fort Bragg (in North Carolina) by using RFID technology to track vehicles,” says Steve Lowry, company vice president. “The system is used for staging and repair purposes and to validate that . 1; r n ;i| — If i . 1 "1 _ II / TOM TOLEN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Steve Lowry, vice president at Lowry Computer Products, shows a radio frequency identification reader th a t the company developed for use at military bases to enhance security. The company's headquarters is on Maltb y Road in Green Oak Township. a driver is who he says he is and credentialed to drive the vehicle.” Each RFID label is composed of a microchip and antenna that send a signal to a receiving unit, called a scanner or reader. The microchip contains all the information about a shipment’s histoiy: time, date and location of its origin; where it’s been along the way to its final destination; and any special handling requirements. The technology incorporates biometrics - the science of measuring and analyzing biological information obtained via fingerprints, eye scans, facial patterns or voice recognition - for authentication purposes. “The (RFID) reader says if the driver will be allowed or not allowed on base, and will also track the vehicle on base, and it automatically records the time in, time out and other information,” Steve Lowry says. 'The system design^ for Fort Bragg is designed to keep track of the 250,000 visitors who pass through the gates each day. Sensors tell guards when vehicles are approaching a gate, cameras take images of drivers’ faces and license plates and the hand-held scanners compare information on the visitors’ ID cards to criminal databases. Anyone attempting to bypass security would be stopped by specii drop-arm barriers and hydraulic nets designed to crush and immobilize a vehicle. The devices are now at all 17 of the base’s gates and scan each driver’s license or Department of Defense ID card. The information is compared against five databases within tffi^e seconds. Mike Lowry says he hopes to sell the system to the military for use at other bases in the U.S. and abroad. Among other potential uses of RFID technology are “protection of Michigan’s critical infrastructure, for instance at Metro Airport and at nuclear power plants,” Steve Lowry says. Livingston County Economic Development Council Director Fred Dillingham says aggressive marketing strategies by local companies such as Lowiy are the key to the coimty’s future. “The thing we’re seeing is a lot of - and we have every reason to believe is going to continue in ‘08 - is our companies are upgrading their technology to diversify their portfolio, and that in itself is creating new investment in Livingston County,” Diliingham says. One example is Lowry’s contract with the Dole Co., &e world’s largest producer and marketer of fimits and vegetables. Lowry worked with Dole to come up with an RFID system that tracks produce by tagging and scanning it all along the supply chain, from sorting plants to warehouses and cooling centers. The system instantly provides such information as what farm the produce came from, when it was harvested and stops along the way to its final destination at the grocery store. If a contamination problem occurs, the company can find the source within one hour, protecting the consumer and preventing uncontaminated produce from being destroyed unnecessarily. Officials are confident it will prevent a recurrence of such problems as when critical days passed before an E. coli outbreak was traced to a California cattle ranch that contaminated a nearby spinach field. Lowry also recently secured a contract with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to develop an RFID system for food traceability “from field to fork.” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. Staff changes at chamber Mary Jo Takagi is the new event coordinator for the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as director of communications for the Home Builders Association of Livingston County. “Takagi’s vast experience, as well as her commitment to the community, made her the perfect choice for the position,” said Chamber Executive Director Pam McConeghy. Sally Eastman also has Mary Jo Takagi, left, is new event coordinator for the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Sally Eastman, is promoted to director of events. COURTESY, GREATER BRIGHTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE been promoted by the chamber to serve as its director of events. Eastman was event coordinator for the past two years and her abilities have helped to successfully create such new events as the Smokin’ Jazz Barbecue Blues Festival, McConeghy said. 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Eric McConeghy, 28, died after landing headfirst in six to 10 feet of fresh snow. Neither his companions nor ski patrol rescuers could free him in time to save him, according to his family and re ports from the Hood River County Sheriff’s Department. “He died doing what he really loved doing,” said his father, Kevin McConeghy, a mathematics teacher at Maltby Middle School in Brighton. He called his oldest son “a kind, gentle kid. He was always concerned about others, and that was what set him apart.” Eric McConeghy also was the stepson of Pam McCo- COURTESY, KEVIN MCCONEGHY Eric McConeghy and his sister, Ellie Nigro. Eric McConeghy was killed Thursday in a snowboarding accident at the base of Mount Hood in Oregon. neghy, executive director of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. “He was a sweet, sensitive guy,” she said Friday. “He loved life, he was great fun, and he was really content and happy.” Eric McConeghy had been spending the holidays with friends in the Mount Hood area east of Portland. “He loved the mountains,” Pam McConeghy said. He was living in Seattle, working as an insurance representative. According to Kevin McConeghy, the accident happened when McConeghy went off a jump at the wrong angle, became airborne and landed headfirst in a snowbank. He added that Eric was a very experienced snowboarder. The Mount Hood area had just had a major snowfall (10 inches in the last 24 hours), and it’s estimated McConeghy was covered under six to 10 feet of snow. It was also extremely windy at the time. Friends Matt Morsehead and Tim Bovee frantically tried to rescue him. The sld patrol arrived and, after 15 minutes, McConeghy was freed from the deep snow. After more than an hour of CPR, efforts to revive him were ended and he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was transported to an area hospital, where an initial examination “revealed no broken bones or visible signs of trauma,” according to the press release. The preliminary police report called McConeghy’s death an “accidental, non-avalanche-related snow immersion death.” “His friends are just devastated,” Pam McConeghy said. “It wasn’t their fault; they tried so hard (to save him), but with the conditions, it was too tough.” The body will be returned to Brighton, and funeral arrangements will be handled by the Keehn Flmeral Home. McConeghy, who was single, was a 1997 graduate of Brighton High School and a graduate of the University of Oregon. He had two sisters and three brothers in the blended family. His funeral service was scheduled for Jan. 3 at Cornerstone Evangelical P re sbyterian Church in Brighton. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 8 i 0-844-2009. Owner to face trial in dog-mauling deaths Witness (describes finding 2 victims, including his father BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News \ The son of one of the two victims mauled to death by a pack of dogs testified in court last week that he used a shovel and a hammer to ward off the dogs when they tried to attack him after he found his father’s body. Eugene Gierlach also said the other victim, 56-year-old Cheryl Harper, was still alive when he and his uncle discovered her lying in the road near his father’s house in Iosco Township southwest of Hpwell in September. “The look in her eyes was one of bewilderment, and the interpretation to me would be, ‘Why me?”’ Gierlach said, to sobs in the Brighton courtroom from Harper’s family. Gierlach’s testimony came at a preliminary hearing for the dogs’ owner, Diane Cockrell, who authorities said kept 10 dogs on her farm property, including four American bulldogs. At the end of the hearing. District Judge Theresa Brennan ordered Cockrell bound over to Circuit Court for trial on two felony counts of possessing dangerous animals causing death. She is also charged with the misdemeanor offense of allowing dogs to stray. The two felony charges carry a maximum of 15 years in prison. The dogs, including the four believed to have attacked and killed the victims, were put to death on Sept. 18, with Cockrell’s permission. Harper, a retired school bus driver, was taking her daily walk near her Iosco Township home on Sept. 13 when she was attacked. The other victim, 91- year-old Edward Gierlach, was on his property across from Cockrell’s farm when he was mauled to death. FILEJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The owner of this property, Diane Cockrell, will face trial on two felony counts of possessing dangerous animals causing death in connection with the death of two neighbors in September who were attacked by a pack of her dogs.The dogs have been destroyed. Witnesses included Dr. Gary Berman, an expert witness in forensic dentistry; Livingston County Animal Control Director Anne Burns; DTE meter reader Jeffery BYanklin; and Gierlach’s son. Using plaster casts of the victims’ arms and legs, dental molds of the dogs’ teeth and photos of the victims, Berman demonstrated that the bite marks on the victims closely matched the teeth impressions made by the molds. Franldin, whose DTE route includes the Cockrell property on Crofoot Road, said on one occasion Cockrell - saying she had a dispute with DTE over her bill - asked him to note on her account that “that they had vicious dogs on her property.” On the time of the attack, Cockrell also had a large sign posted in front of her property that read: “This property is maintained for the conifort and security of our animals. If you don’t like that please go away.” Eugene Gierlach tearfully recounted going up the driveway of his father’s property on Sept. 13 and coming upon the body on the ground. His voice choked, Gierlach said he called 911 and relatives, then walked out to the road where he was confronted by the same three dogs whom he had seen leaving the property when he first arrived. The dogs threatened him menacingly, Gierlach said, moving to within 8 to 10 feet. “The dogs showed me nothing but teeth,” he said. He was able to grab a shovel and a hammer for protection and retreated to an out building, after which his uncle arrived. “He said, ‘There’s somebody else up here” on the road, Gierlach testified. It turned out to be Harper. “She was still breathing,” Gierlach stated, saying she had numerous bites and other injuries and he did what he could to make her comfortable until the ambulance arrived. At the end of the day-long examination, Brennan sent Cockrell to stand trial, re jecting defense attorney Daniel Blank’s arguments that Cockrell didn’t know the dogs were vicious and would attack because they had not been involved in any prior attacks and that there had been no complaints from neighbors. Cockrell is free on personal bond pending further developments. Cockrell’s circuit court arraignment was waived and her next appearance will be at a pretrial hearing. “I hope (Cockrell) is held accountable, but I know she’s not going to get a long time in jail,” said Jim Harper, Cheryl’s husband. Relatives of the victims are trying to get a law passed that would place restrictions on dog ownership, and wore T-shirts showing Harper’s image and reading “Always remember Cher - support her law.” “If it passes, that is what I want, and her life wouldn’t be in vain,” Harper said. Livingston County Assistant Prosecutor Daniel Rose, who presented the case, declined comment afterward. Blank could not be reached for comment after the hearing. Tom Toien can be reached at ttoien@iivingstoncommunitynews. com o ra t8 i0-844-2009. Howell girl dies of crash injuries Sarah Campanelli,16, was hurt in a Nov.26 wreck on a slick Iosco Twp. roa(d BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News A 16-year old girl critically injured in a car crash last month along with four other teenagers in Livingston County has died, authorities said. Sheriff Bob Bezotte said last week that Sarah Campanelli of Howell died Dec. 24. He did not have further details, but an unnamed family member said she died at a rehabilitation facility. Her funeral was scheduled for Dec. 31 at the Howell Nazarene Church. The crash took place Nov. 26 when a compact car driven by 16-year-old Kayla Kuikahi- LaLonde of Howell went out of control and hit a tree on Bull Run Road at Coon Lake Road in Iosco Township. The road was snow-covered and slippery. Campanelli, a rear-seat passenger, was taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing in critical condition. Three other teens, including the driver, suffered nonlifethreatening injuries. None were wearing seat belts. “The driving conditions were very hazardous, and they were going too fast for conditions,” Bezotte said. “Young drivers need to take extra precautions until they at least get through their first winter.” Bezotte said an autopsy was planned. The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing whether to chaise Kuikahi- LaLonde with negligent homicide, officials said. Bezotte is aiming to re duce teenage driving trag edies and initiated the STOPPED program - Sheriffs Telling Our Parents and Promoting Educated Drivers - in Livingston County this year in conjunction with the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. STOPPED is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents, especially fatal ones involving teens, Bezotte said. Parents interested in enrolling in the program may register their vehicle online at www. michigansheriff.com. If the driver is pulled over for any reason, the parents receive a letter regarding the incident, which makes them aware of any potential problems. The letter includes the time, location, number of passengers, re ason for the stop and whether a citation was issued. An analysis by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showed that between 1995 and 2004, crashes involving 15-, 16- and 17-year-old drivers killed 30,917 people nationwide, of which more than one-third were the teenage drivers themselves. According to the MSA, last year about 400 teenagers died in motor vehicle accidents in Michigan. Tom Toien can be reached at 810- 844-2009or ttoien@1ivingston communitynews.com. Hildebrahilf An Ann Arbo'gKjilMfcj Favorite B kicks off Jm n e w y e a r l ! ! .® ^ ‘ I'lp'' Januaif S 0% S h owt ime s W e d . - 8 pm Comedy Jamm - 8pm - All tix $5 T h u r s . - 8 pm Fri. & S a t . - 8 & 1 0 :3 0 pm Fri. & Sat. 8 pm shows are non-smohing VMflwday S o u t h L y o n C o m m u n i t y ( S c h o o l s SCHOOLS OF CHOICE 2007-2008 2ND SEMESTER Students living in Oakland County or in any county adjacent to Oakland are able to apply for enrollment. Includes W a s h te n aw and Livingston County Students! 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Reimbursement for time and travel may also be provided, Additionally, all porticipants who complete this study will receive access to this novel, investigational pain medication tor one full year. .Study Information uy INC Re&earcr; t)917070330 A4 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 4, 2 0 0 8 B A K E R Y FROM AT Store owners visit each other, chat online and meet annually for a convention with the Kellys for six years. He gets a nightly fax from Lori Kelly, who spends her evenings at home after a long day at the bakery deciding what they will make for the next day and how many loaves should be made. She takes into account everything: The busyness of the season, what the weather forecast is and what is more popular with customers. Then Cruz goes to work, baking to fill the shelves for the next day’s business. Jeff Kelly explains that “it takes five hours to make a loaf of bread from start to finish” - although they bake 300 plus loaves at a time. And during the recent holiday season, the work was nonstop for employees. He estimates they create and bake about 18,000 loaves of bread each year and about as many cookies, with sales of about $600,000 per year. The company donates about $25,000 in gift baskets per year to community groups. “It’s a feel-good thing. It’s a great experience,” he says. The Kellys, Brighton residents, have owned the store here for eight years, but first enjoyed the “Great Harvest experience” as customers. They looked into investing in a franchise while living in Cleveland and were eventually able to buy the one here after they relocated. Jeff Kelly comes into the bakery early in the morning, then goes to work as an agent for fire alarms and security systems before checking back in at the store late in the day. Lori Kelly was an occasional substitute teacher and a stay-at-home mom for their three children, now ages 16,20 and 23, before the couple purchased the business; most days, she can be found running the bakery throughout the day. “It’s hard work always, th a t’s for sure,” she says. “We liked the idea of having a nice, friendly place, where people can come in. Ju st fun people. We get to know our customers.” Jeff Kelly says he wants customers to feel good about their visit. “Great Harvest isn’t really about the bread,” he says. “It’s*- about the experience of coming in here.” Part of the Great Harvest experience is having not only the support from the parent company in Montana, but being able to operate a “freedom franchise,” he adds. It allows them to use Great Harvest recipes, but also create their own baked goods and share recipes among other store owners. For example, their poppyseed bread is made using a recipe from Jeff’s sister. They also make a hardcrusted sourdough unique to their bakery and on a re cent Saturday, Jeff tried out a calzone. At right, Jose Cruz Guzman Licea - known as Cruz by coworkers - puts wheat berries into the machine to be made into whole wheat flour. At far right, he makes dough for a fruit-swirl bread. Jan Oliphant, a familiar face to Great Harvest Bread Co. customers, fills the basket with scones for the front counter case just before the store opens for business. "Cruz" puts bread into the oven to be cooked. Up to 300 loaves can be baked at onetime in the store's heavy duty commercial oven. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELU. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Store owners also visit each other and chat online to get ideas as well as meeting annually for a Great Harvest convention. “It’s substantially harder than we ever expected,” he adds. But he has continued to expand offerings, starting to sell sandwiches two years ago and most recently a full line of Seattle’s Best coffees and specialty teas. He said they are considering adding salads to their repertoire. On the Great Harvest Co.’s parent Web page, a philosophy puts it all in perspective: “We expect our owners to keep doing this thing so long as it’s fun and makes their lives fuller. Not a minute longer.” Address: 416 W. Main St., downtown Brighton. Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday- Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 810-225-1400. Casey Hans can be reached a t chans® livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t 810-844-2005. M A C R I T C H I E FROM A1 Program gives back resources to community expertise is costing Pinckney nothing, said Barbara Jones, Cisco’s Leadership Fellows Program manager. “The program allows our fellows to give back to the community, but it also allows them to have various experiences that help them hone their leadership skills,” Jones said. MacRitchie will help teachers and students increase instruction by more effectively using technology in the classroom. The goal is to cut instruction costs, produce students who are better prepared for work or post-secondary school and create a program that can be duplicated throughout the county and state, Danoslg^ said. The costsavings would come from a JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Kevin MacRitchie, an employee with Cisco Systems Inc., is working with Pinckney Community Schools for a year in the Cisco Leadership Fellows Program. Here MacRitchie observes sixthgrader Trevor Fisher, 11, as science teacher Kathy Parish gives instruction. consolidation of services, McCurdy said. “All combined, the school districts in Livingston County make up one big metropolitan school district,” McCurdy said. “There are some things that will always have to be done separately, but it does make sense to look at places where we can pool our resources and not have to duplicate efforts.” MacRitchie’s fellowship developed out of his involvement with a group tasked to redesign Pinckney Community High School programs to meet more rigorous state requirements. “The most exciting part for me is that I really enjoy technology and I really enjoy education,” MacRitchie said. “I’ve gotten to do it for Cisco, and now I get to do it in my own local community.” Leanne Smith can be reached at Ismith® Hvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. REACH US! Phone- (810) 8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 Fax- (810) 8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 E-mail- news@livingston communitynews.com ^ THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PUBLIC HEARING PUTNAM TOW N SH IP P I.A N N IN C C OM M IS S IO N PUTNAM TOW N SH IP ZO N IN G O RD IN A N C E A public hearing will be held by the Putnam Township Planning Commission for the purpose o f receiving comments on the comprehensive amendment to Title IV, “ Property Regulation and Zoning” o f the Township Ordinances for Putnam Township. Livingston County. Michigan. Copies of the draft ordinance may be viewed at the offices o f Putnam Towmship, 131 S. Howell Street. Pinckney. Michigan, during normal business hours. The proposed Zoning Ordinance will replace in its entirety the current Title IV, “ Property Regulation and Zoning," with a new Title IV, “Zoning." In addition, a new Title V (Chapter 33), “Land Division” will be added to the Township Code o f O rdinanees. The public hearing will be held: J a n u a ry 23, 2008 - :00 p.m. P u tn am Tow n sh ip A n n ex Offices 122 S. Howell S tre e t (.Across Ih c street from the Tow n sh ip Hall, l*in c kn e ). M ic h ig a n ) The proposed Zoning Ordinance contains the following provisions (summary). Chapter 17, Title, Purpose and Scope outlines the title, purpose and scope o f the Zoning Ordinance; C h a p t e r 18. Definitions, defines terms used in the Zoning Ordinance; C h a p t e r 19. General Provisions, contains requirements that generally apply to all zoning districts, including provisions for road access and frontage, height exceptions, accessory structures provisions, and temporary use provisions, among others; Chapter 20. Zoning Districts and Map, establishes the zoning districts and provides rule s for interpreting the zoning map; Chapters 21 through 26 establish the uses, district regulations and parkiAg and sign requirements for each o f the zoning districts: Chapter 21, A-O Agricultural Open Space District, (minimum lot area = 10 acres); C hapter22, Single Family Residential Districts: RR Rural Residential RS-1 Single Family Residential RS-2 Single Family Residential RS-3 Single Family Residential RS-4 Single Family Residential LR-1 Single Family Lake Residential LR-2 Single Family Lake Residential Chapter 23, Two Family and Multiple Family Residential Districts: R-2 Two Family Residential District R-3 Multiple Family Resitlential District Chapter 24, MHC Manufactured Housing Community, with requirements established in accordance with the requirements o f the State o f M ichigan Manufactured Housing Commission; Chapter 25, Commercial and Industrial Districts: C -1 . Local Business District C-2 General Business District M-1 Light Industrial District Chapter 26, Other Districts: P-L Public Lands District FPO Flood Plain Overlay District Chapter 27, Planned Unit Development District, e.stablishes qualifying conditions and required procedures for planned unit developnrents, including density bonuses for provision o f additional open space and other amenities; Chapter 28, Special Land Uses, establishes the procc.ss for review and the standards o f approval for special land uses, and provides specific standards for several special land uses; Chapter 29, Site Plan and Plot Plan Review, establishes the process for review and the standards o f approval for site plans and plot plans; Chapter 30, Development Regulations, establishes the general sign and parking regulations applicable to all districts, exterior lighting regulations, natural features setback requirements, and landscaping and buffering requirements; Chapter 31, Zoning Board o f Appeals, establishes the powers o f the Zoning Board o f Appeals and provides standards for approval o f appeals and variances; Chapter 32. Administration and Enforcement, establishes duties o f the Zoning Administrator, provides for escrow deposits to be paid by developers for the costs o f review, allows for performance guarantees, and states that violations o f the Zoning Ordinance are a municipal civil infraction; Chapter 33, Title V. Land Division, establishes procedures for review and approval o f land divisions. *NOTE: A copy o f the proposed Ordinance is available for review at the Township Hall during business hours. Any written comments need to be provided to the Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the Public Hearing. If special accommodations arc needed to participate in these public hearings, please call the Township at least one ( I ) day in advance. Sally D. Guyon Putnam Township Clerk 2383981-01 •i5 5 ni W IT H C E L E S T If lN SA L T -FR E E W A T E R SYS TEM S F R E E I n - h o m e w a t e r c i n a l y s i s ! RUST i^^'vMSBRIARWOODMALLI SALES, SERVICE. RENTALS & REPAIRS I 1-94 & S. 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She’s selected photos that coat the sky with vivid colors and photos that freeze tender moments for us to enjoy over and over again. She’s picked others that capture events that happen in fractions of a second and photos that make you want to laugh out loud. Enjoy. - Rick Fitzgerald, mar)aging editor The height of the flames and the vivid colors make this photo of the Oct. 21 bonfire in Fowlerville one of the year's favorites. And it may be what kept 7-year-olds Grant Hibbard and Jeremy McMullen watching the flames. The fresh air of the country and simple pleasure of picking berries seems to bring out the best of the passing summer as Prudence, 20, picks raspberries at Rainbow's End Farm in Conway Township with her 9-year-old sister, Ruth. Are these two having fun or what? At right, Fowlerville High School Principal Wayne Roedel, left, and Smith Elementary School Principal Jim Kitchen practice on the school's snowy and bitter cold grounds for the Feb. 10 Polar Plunge into Whitmore Lake.The event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. You can almost sense the feeling of peace and quiet just watching Pete Lamb carry a kayak he made into Kent Lake at Island Lake Recreation Area. PHOTOS BY JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Red-headed Logan Goza, 6, of Marion Township, glances back as he opens the back door of his father's 1940 Buick Eight at the Fowlerville Family Fair. Below are chestnuts... not roasting on an open fire, but grown in Livingston County. ▼ Balloons paint the sky over Howell during the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. In the center of the mass of balloons is Joseph's Coat, piloted by , Joey Gauthier of Waterford. I f For Just a split second, all four feet of Mr. Charlie are off the ground as the 2- year-old colt competes in the Michigan Futurity event at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds July 31. He is being driven by Jason Merriman. A6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 4, 2 0 0 8 R e a l- lif e m o n e y s m a r t s a t P a r k e r Credit union is run by Howell students B Y C A S E Y H A N S The Livingston Community News Howell High School accounting students are getting a bottom-line lesson in finance by running a professional credit union on site at their school this year. Eight juniors and seniors are serving internships at the LOG Federal Credit Union branch. It opened at the new Parker Campus in Marion Township this fall, serving students, staff and other credit union members. Eight students were selected for the first fall internships, with each getting two hours of credit for their effort; some will get to work at the branch next summer in paid positions. “I’ve always wanted to work at a bank or credit union myself,” said junior Julie Miechiels, 16. “It’s a lot of good experience, learning how to do things. I didn’t think we’d get to do as much as we get to do.” Students man teller windows, do ATM and cash balancing, handle marketing and run reports and are learning to open new accounts and take loan applications with the help of branch manager Karla Walker, who also serves as the students’ on-site trainer. Walker came to the Howell-Parker branch from LOC’s main office in Farmington, where she started her career years ago as a high school co-op student. “You learn to do everything,” she said. “The students are wonderful and they’ve caught on so fast. It blows my mind. I learn something from them all the time.” The branch officially opened Oct. 31, but credit union officials have done a soft rollout to ensure that the students PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS LOC Federal Credit Union Parker Campus Branch Manager Karla Walker, who also serves as the students' on-site trainer, works with Howell High School accounting student Julie Miechiels on a customer transaction. New branch opens ■ What: A new branch of LOC Federal Credit Union, which has other locations in Genoa and Hartland townships and a main office in Farmington. ■ Where: 400 Wright Road (at D-19), Marion Township, on the Parker Campus of Howell High School. ■ Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ■ Special; Although a full-service branch serving the entire Livingston County community, the office is operated entirely by junior and senior accounting students from the high school. It is one of several partnerships the Howell Public Schools has entered into with groups and businesses in the community. ■ Details: 517-552-4300 or visit locfederal.com. were prepared to run the office. During a grand opening, 36 new accounts were opened. The branch serves about an equal number of outside members and student-staff members, but as the branch comes into its own it is expected to get much busier. “They say it takes three-four years for a credit union to be established,” Miechiels said. Kassie Daavettila, 16, is a junior who said she expects the LOC experience to be good for her future. “It will help get me experience to help me get a job later,” she said. She noted that “it’s a lot easier to learn something like this hands-on instead of in a class.” A1 Zawacky, information services manager for the Michigan Credit Union League, agrees. “This is just an example of how Student teller Kassie Daavettila assists Pat Maj of Marion Township with a credit union transaction. Maj has been a credit Union member for 20 years and is the manager of food service for the Howell Public Schools. credit unions are unique,” he said, adding credit union and school partnerships have been around for 10 years or more. “They promote financial literacy and financial education. They really are a gesture of community service. There’s no question you build loyalty,” he said. Debbie Maschinske, vice president of marketing for LOC, who has helped get the student-run branch up and running, said that although student credit unions have been around for years, this full-service branch run by students is unique. “This is no different than any of our other three branch locations,” she said. “It’s small, but we an do everything there we do at our other branches.” Casey Hans can be reached at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at 8 J 0-844-2005. Some specific wishes for a happy new year Each community has its needs RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News Welcome to a brand new year. It’s a time of new beginnings. A time for making a break from the past. A time for making a commitment to do things better or differently in the year that lies ahead. It’s not a bad idea to make resolutions for the new year, but it’s a tough job to keep them. The experts would probably advise us against getting carried away with too many resolutions. Stick with simple resolutions we can really commit to, they would say. Many of us typically abandon our resolutions before the month is out. All of that makes me reluctant to make resolutions ... even for others, which is always tempting. But I would like to offer my best wishes for the new year ■ To the Howell community: For a school board that can remain focused on its No. 1 job: setting the direction for the education of all students in the Howell school district. It’s an understatement to say this has been a roclty year for the Howell Public Schools. There has been petty bickering at the board level that has led several members to resign. There have been incidents that have been handled poorly both by the administration and the elected school board. One thing seems certain: Superintendent Chuck Breiner is no longer effective leading the district with this school board. The sooner the board can reach some sort of separation agreement the better. But replacing Breiner will be a very tough task. This is a school board with individual members who issue their own press releases independent of the school district; who contradict each other about school district business; and some who seem to relish in airing dirty laundry. Would you want to work for this bunch? ■ To the Brighton community: For a teacher contract that is fair to all parties. Brighton teachers have been working without a contract so far this school year. As is ^ almost always the case, pay H and benefits remain the apparent stumbling blocks. Let’s hope the teachers and the administration can find a way to reach agreement on a contract that provides the health care coverage these important professionals need at a price the school district can afford. ■ To the Fowlerville community: For a thoughtful downtown redevelopment plan that will succeed. The village assembled an important piece of downtown real estate and is prepping it for private development. That’s a bold move in this lethargic Michigan economy, which M the experts tell us will take ^ another year to start perking up. But when that turnaround happens - and it will - Fowlerville will be ready. ■ To the Pinckney community: For a plan to provide police service that works for both the village of Pinckney and Putnam Township. The two municipalities are doing the right thing by looking carefully at a way to team up on this expensive but important service to residents. This is the wave of the future as local governments deal with higher costs for just about everything and less funding from state and local sources. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. TAX PREPARATION The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency and the Accounting Aid Society seek people to help limitedincome families in Livingston County prepare and file 2007 income tax returns and apply for qualified tax credits. Details: 517-546-8500, ext. 4111 oremail monicac@olhsa.org. HELP HOMELESS The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care sponsors a one-day event, the Community Connect, on Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. Information on such services as housing assistance, health screenings, food and clothing will be offered. Volunteers are needed to greet, provide directions and to help guests find the right resources. Details: 810-494-3000 or e-mail lcuway@lcunitedway.org. YMCA COACHES The Livingston County Family YMCA needs coaches and referees for the upcoming basketball season. Details: 517-540- 2325 or e-mail jkovalcheck@ ymcametrodetroit.org TEACH BABYSITTING The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs people to teach babysitting courses. Details: 517- 546-0326 or e-mail dserra@ liv-redcross.org. RECYCLE HELP Recycle Livingston in Howell needs help Wednesdays with greeting, unloading cars, sorting and cleanup. Details: 517-548-4439 or e-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. FEED WILDLIFE The Howell Nature Center needs people to help as Wild Wonders Park wildlife feeders. Details: 517-546-0249 or e-mail faithk@howellnaturecenter.org. GRANT WRITING Kid's Wings needs help with grant writing. Kid's Wings provides free air transportation to those in financial need and in medical need of treatment at COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK Library draws creative types Pinckney Community Public Library had many holiday activities for everyone including a Jewelry making class, an after-hours program with a cookie swap, also a one-stroke painting class and a "Children's Holiday Craft Hoopla" event with a variety of crafts for pre-schoolers to tweens. For a list of upcoming events call 734- 878-3888 or visit www.pinckneylibrary.org. Submit your photos Photos are accepted for this page from the community. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 4X ^ 1 6 ■ E-mail: Send high-quality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. COURTESY. DEBBIE STEWART W A N T E D ! ! Q anlly Usad G Newer Fn rn iture: Sofas. Love Seats, Recliners. Bedrooms, Dressers, Oak Dinitia Room Sets, Etc... SPECIAL 10% OFF one Item with this REEIVS ad. Expires 1/31/08 p ONSIGNVIEiVT’" ** 7 7 ic A r e a ’s I ^ a r g e s t R e s a le S h o p 2 lo ca tio n s to serve y o u ! ----------------------------------- 5 5 8 9 E. M-36 £r C h ils o n Rd. 8 0 7 7 Grand River, B r ig h to n un the Hamburg Village Plaza' (Next to Meier Flowerlandl (8 1 0 ) 2 3 1 -1 1 5 5 (8 1 0 ) 2 2 9 -0 3 7 9 C o n s i fp m t e n t s a c c e p t e d M o n d a y t h r o u g h S a t u r d a y u n t i l S p .m . Brighton Hours: .Vion.-Fri. 10:30-6, Wed. 'til 7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5 Hamburg Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:30-6, Wed.'til 7, Sun. U-5 25311<12*01 OCEOLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing The Oceola Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during their Regular Meeting scheduled for I'hursday, January 24. 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Oceola Pownship Hall, 1577 Latson Road, Howell. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider an application for a .Special Use Permit, submitted by Daniel and Virginia Everts to operate a commercial dog kennel in a district zoned agricultural/residcntial. The property' in question is located at 3145 N. Latson Road. Tax Code #07-17-400-014. The file is available at the Oceola lownship Hall for review, during normal business hours, Tuesdays, 'Kednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ilene Sharpe Planning Recording Secretary Published 01/04/08 (LCN) ziRn71.n1 distant facilities and for whom commercial air transportation is either unaffordable or impractical. Details: 810-599- 8765 or e-mail dick@kidswings. org. TOUR GUIDES The Opera House in Howell needs tour guides. Details: 517-540-0065 or e-mail lacoh@ sbcglobal.net. PET FOSTERING Furry Friends Rescue needs foster homes for homeless pets until they are accepted for adoption. Details: 248-860- 5688 or e-mail to debbee@ GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JANUARY 22,2008 PLEASE BE NOTIFIED THAT THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 22, 2008 AT 7:00 RM. AT THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 10001 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BRIGHTON, Ml for the purpose of hearing the following variance request, ZBA Case 15-07, D. Brier, Shady Stop, 9020 Maltby Road, Brighton , Ml request a variance to enlarge the non-conforming use. The ordinance states 38-493. (1) No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged, increased er extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. This variance would permit a 30' X 38' storage building to be built. Applications and related information are on file with the Green Oak Charter Township Clerk's Office, are available for inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be addressed to the Green Oak Charter Township Planning and Zoning Coordinator and will be received at the same address, telephone number 810 231-1333, Green Oak Charter Township 238I306-0I Zoning Board of Appeals Plenty of options, low rateseven a happy face. The UPS Store* gives you more: excellent shipping rates, neighborhood locations and extensive services. From printing to packaging— we'll get your job done right, and we're just around the corner. Latson Rd b Gr River In H ow e ll P ( 5 1 7 ) 5 5 2 - 9 6 3 0 M o n - Fri 8 to 7 pm Sat 8 to 4 pm 'j5 2005 Mail Boxes ftc., Ir>c. ameritech.net. OFFICE HELP Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency needs help answering phones and general office work during business a hours. Details; 517-546-8500 or ™ e-mail beverlym@olhsa.org. Volunteer Livingston, a program o f the Livingston County United Way, promotes the need for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list o f current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway. org. 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 4, 20 08 A7 Paula Poundstone ■ When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. ■ Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. ■ Cost: $37. ■ Details: 810-299- 4130; or the Web www. brightonperformingarts. com. Poundstone bringing comedy to Brighton Veteran comic covers lots o f topics in 1-woman show BYLISACAROLIN The Livingston Community News Comedy fans will have the opportunity to see Paula Poundstone in person when she performs at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, Jan. 12. Poundstone is known for her ability to create humor on the spot. “Paula is hilarious. She totally delights the crowd and spends the first halfhour just getting to know her audience,” says Patti Hamilton, cultural arts coordinator for the performing arts center. “We love to bring in comedy.” Poundstone performs her one-woman show in theaters and performing arts centers and enjoys interacting with her audiences. She addresses everything from life as a single mom with three kids to politics. She grew up in Sudbury Mass., and began her comedy career 25 years ago performing at open mic nights at comedy clubs across the country. In addition to her success as a stand-up comedian, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s weekly news quiz show “Wait, Wait... Don’t TeU j.; ,, Me!”, has completed four comedy specials, and the paperback edi- ml 1 tion of her first book “There’s Nothing in This Book that I Meant to Say,” was recently released. Her most recent television special was on BRAVO and titled, “Paula Poundstone: Look What the Cat Dragged In.” She was just named the national spokeswoman for Friends of Libraries U.S.A., a citizens support group that helps raise money for local library children’s summer reading programs and special events. She is an Emmy Award winner and was the first woman to be invited to perform at the White House Correspondents Dinner. She also has received the Cable ACE award for best standup comedy special, and an American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ living5toncommunitynew5.com or at 8W-844-2010. COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY JAN. 4 FRIGHTENING FRIDAY 2 p.m. Screams Ice Cream, Hell. Story time with songs, stories, free ice cream for kids. Details: 734- 878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary. org. WII GAMING 3-4:30 p.m., Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. For ages 5 and up. Registration: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. FISH FRY KARAOKE 5-8 p.m. fish fry, 9-1 a.m. karaoke. American Legion Post No. 141, 9265 Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-2534. music. Details: 517-546-0720. A/so Jan. 19. SUNDAY JAN. 6 STAY ALIVE 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Outdoor survival covered with program "How to Stay Alive in the Woods." Details: 800- 477-3178. MONDAY JAN. 7 JAN. 8 FOCUS ON LIFE 7:30-8:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Discussion for family members facing death of a loved one. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 225. TUESDAY SATURDAY JAN. 5 BIRD COUNT 8 a.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Bring binoculars. Details; 1-800-477-3178. AUDITIONS 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. auditions begin; Performing Arts Center, Hartland Educational Support Service Center, 9525 Highland Road, Hartland.The Hartland Players'Encore Youth Theater will hold auditions for Willy Wonka Jr. Ages 8-18. Details: 810-632-5349. LIBRARY SALE Noon-4 p.m., Howell Carnegie Library,314 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Used books, movies. HOWELL CHAMBER 7:30 a.m. Crystal Gardens, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Outlook breakfast meeting featuring Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Inc. Cost: $20 members, $25 at door, $30 nonmembers. BLOOD DRIVE lla.m.-5p.m. W.J.Maxey Boys Training School, main lobby, 9036 E. M-36, Whitmore Lake.The American Red Cross is in need of blood.TheTraining School is asking their staff, as well as the community to 1 help. Walk-ins are welcome. Details: Gail Osborne 734-449-3115 or osborneg® michigan.gov to schedule an appointment. STORY TIME 11 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Family story time open to children of all ages. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary. org. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays in January. CAMP MEETING 7-9 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meeting. Membership open to all males aged 14 and older who have an ancestor that served for the Union during the Civil War. Details: 517-223-9497. WEDNESDAY JAN. 9 STORY HOUR 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Kids enjoy 30 minutes of storytelling followed by theme-related craft. Details:810-231-1771. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aprii 30. TOT SWIM 12:30-2 p.m. Howell High School Aquatic Center, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 6-week class for parents and tots. Cost: $20 residents, $30 Marion and Genoa Township residents, $40 non-residents. Details: 517-546- 0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting. Hartland Senior Center (located within Hartland Educational Service Support Center), 9525 Highland Road (M-59), Hartland.The Hartland Home and Garden Club will discuss dahlias. Details: 248- 887-6561 or 810-629-2136. LEARN EUCHRE 6:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Learn to play euchre and strategies of the game. Registration; 734-878-3888. LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Unadilla Township Hall, 126 W ebb St., Gregory. Friends of Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: 734-498-3609. THURSDAY JAN 10 PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Community Public Library, 3 S0 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. Thursdays. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-noon - Play group. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. For infants-23 months. • 3-5 p.m. - Computer lab. Drop in and learn computer skills. Thursdays. • 6-8 p.m.Teen gaming. Drop in. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. TEEN TUTORING 4-6 p.m. Barnard Community Center (Teen Center Room), 415 Barnard St., Howell. Provided by the Howell High School Tutors Club. Details; 517-546-0693, ext. 0. Thursdays through January. PAINTING 6- 7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. One-stroke painting. Cost: $9. Registration: 734-878-3888. WOODCRAFT GUILD 7 p.m. Howell High School Freshmen Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave.-room 107, Howell. Share an interest in woodworking. Details; 810-231- 0991. Second Thursdays. LAKELANDS TRAIL 7- 9 p.m. old Township Hall, 10789 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon. Green Oak Friends of Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: Jfackert@cac.net. BEDTIME STORY 7 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. St. G eorge Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main St. (corner of 4th St.), Brighton. Mental health support group. Details; 810-227-6821 or www. recovery-inc.com. Thursdays. FRIDAY JAN. 11 BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.Ogihara, 1480 W. McPherson Park Drive, Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. SPAGHETTI KARAOKE 5-8 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. karaoke, Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, American Legion, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, $3.50 kids ages 9 and under. Details; 734-878-9522 or 734- 878-6633. BINGO 7-9 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. G rand River Ave., Howell. Snowflake family bingo. Small prizes to winners. Cost: $5 residents, $7.50 Genoa and Marion Township residents, $10 non-residents. Details: 517-546- 0693, ext. 0. SATURDAY JAN. 12 WINTER WILDLIFE 1 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Join an interpreter for walk on the trails to find and feed chickadees. Cost: $2. Registration: 1-800- 477-3178. BOOK VS. MOVIE 1-4 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Decide which is better. Pizza served with discussion. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 227. SUNDAY JAN. 13 MAKE T-SHIRTS 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Bring white t-shirt or sweatshirt to track up while learning about animals that left the tracks behind. Cost $3. Registration: 800-477-3178. ON THE HORIZON IT'S COLD OUT THERE... ■ Winter Wildlife program - 1 p.m. Jan. 12 Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Join an interpreter for walk on the trails to find and feed chickadees. Cost: $2. Registration; 1-800- 477-3178. ■ Coping with Cold program - 2 p.m. Jan. 20, Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Walk while learning about ways local wildlife copes with winter. Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. ■ Polar Science program - 10:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Ages 7 and up will learn about coldest places on earth. Registration; 810-229-6571 ext. 223. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY JAN. 7 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. 4363 Buno Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-0550 or www. brightontwp.com. First and third Mondays. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546- 3502. Second and fourth Mondays. HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m., 3525 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-2817. Second and fourth Mondays. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 5. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. First Mondays. TUESDAY JAN. 8 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Road, Brighton Township. Details; 810-229-0550 or www. brightontwp.com. Second and fourth Mondays. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-6016. WEDNESDAY JAN. 9 PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.,Township Annex, 122 5. Howell St., Putnam Township. 734- 878-3131 or putnamtwp.us. Secorrd and fourth Wednesdays. THURSDAY JAN. 10 HARTLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7498 or www.hartlandtwp. com. Second and fourth Thursdays. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 Webb St., Gregory. Details: 734-498-2502 or vww.twp.unadilla.mi.us. Second Thursdays. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS Items must be submitted by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar© livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. IN BRIEF Fowlerville Child care fees going up this year Fees at Fowlerville Community Schools’ Little Glad Center child care facility will increase by approximately 4 percent beginning with the summer program. It’ll be the first increase in two years and the decision was made by the school board in anticipation of inflationary increases in health insurance, re tirement, and salary costs and necessary building improvements such as painting, window replacement and carpet replacement. “We would like to keep (the increase) close to the rate of inflation,” said Superintendent Ed Alverson. The measure will mean an additional cost of $5 per week for full-day and halfday child care; an additional $7 a month for full-day, two day per week preschool; and an additional $1.25 a week for before-and-after-school care. Other program options will also be subject to the 4- percent increase. The $20 child care registration fee will increase by $1 and the $40 preschool registration fee will be increased by $2. Details: 517- 223-6001. From News staff reports ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS State of the A r t Care in a Friendly .Environment Our Board-Certified, Fellowship 'Trained Orthopedic Surgeons Laith A. Farjo, M.D Edward G. Loniewski, D.O. Robert Mihalich, M.D “ Sports Iryuries • Shoulder Ir\juries • Knee Iryuries • Hip Iryuries • Joint Replacement • Arthroscopic Surgery • Sports Medicine • Arthritis • Osteoporosis • Sprains • Fractures • Bone Density Testing • Foot and Ankle Specialties ^ r a n c f C R i u e r X ) e n ( a f Dr. Brad Rondeau (810) 225-TEETH (B33B) 7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 295, Bnghton In the Livingston Centre, next to B.A.C. S ta le o f th e A rt P h ys ic a l T h e r a p y Unit . s u p e rv is e d b y o u r O r th o p e d ic S u rg e o n s , Ph ys ic a l Therap ists, a n d A th le tic Trainers. 2305 Genoa Business Park, Suite 170 Brighton, M I4 8 1 14 (810) 299*8550 , w w w .a d v a n c e d o r th o .n e t 2381121-01 2305 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR. - FEE WILL BE WAIVED FOR THESE P E T ^ CANDY is a I year old front declawed cat. S h ^ does best with older children and prefers to be ’ the only pet in a home. Candy likes attention but on her terms and doesn't like to be picked up and held. Because she’s young, she’s still quite playful! TWEEK is a gorgeous red tabby that was bom around 2002. As a young kitten. Tweek suffered some sort of head trauma which has left him with a head-tilt. Mostly, his prior injury doesn’t affect him except that he needs to have an extra-large litter box | because he sometimes loses his balance. Tweek has lived with other animals in the past and does well if they consider his “special needs”. Tweek has a few favorite playmates at the shelter and would love to go home with one of them! HOPE is a long-haired female cat that also has a sister, Emily, available for adoption. Hope was bom around 2003. She’d be happiest in a home with older children. Hope loves to play with any cat toy that has feathers! Hope is accustomed to being brushed. Hope and Emily may require an adjustment period if adopted together since they have been housed separately at the shelter. The following cals are still in need o f homes and qualify for the 'W Horae for the Holidays" adoption promo which waives the adoption fee: Angel. Ariel, Beau. Bianca. Cali. M ilo, Capote, Cassandra, Dixie. Dolce. Emily. Ezma. Felicity, Gato, Gemini. Jewell, Licorice. Lotto and Tiberius, Maggie, Oliver. Paris, Rusty, Sandy, Scarlett. Stewart, Sweetie, Topaz. Trapper, Trinity. Trixy and Warren. Please consider one o f these cats so they can start the New Year off by being in a home and not a shelter! ^ New Hours ^ Mondays 12-8 Closed Tuesdays, Wednesday *• Sundays 12-5 2464 Dorr Road • Howell, MI 48843 (517) 552-8050 www.humane-livingston.org A8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 4, 20 08 e : ZZnSEZSIiE Livingston County property sales Property sold recently throughout the county: includes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multiple property transartions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. BY THE NUMBERS Brighton City 1384 Baywood Circle; $246,500. 306 Main St.; $317,000. 1013 Peppergrove Drive; $212,500. Brighton Township 12259 Boulder Pass Drive; $305,000. 10459 Farmbrook Drive; $275,000. 8644 McClements Road; $152,500. 1635 Old US-23; $137,000. 5146 Red Fox Drive; $229,375. 2384 Stonecrest Drive; $330,000. Conway Township 11685 Nicholson Road, S; $153,000. Deerfield Township 8388 Green Road; $240,000. 11247 Latson Road; $69,832. Genoa Township 3523 Crooked Lake Road; $270,000. 4503 Golf View Court; $357,500. 4433 Grand River Ave., E; $25,130. 7526 Grand River Road; $2,250,000. 4312 Hampton Ridge Blvd.; $135,000. 4164 Penninsula St.; $795,000. Green Oak Township 11223 Arrowhead Drive; $370,000. 6275 Beth; $134,900. 7652 Briarwood Circle; $224,900. 6159 Kinyon Drive; $270,000. 11483 Shore Road, N; $170,000. 12660 Woodpine Drive; $305,260. Hamburg Township 8663 Country Club Drive; $155,000. 3344 Junior; $112,500. 8783 Lagoon Drive; $252,000. 5541 Pine Lake Drive; $290,000. 11590 Portage Lake Ave,; $230,000. 10157 River Lane; $216,000. 10955 Scott; $160,000. 7391 Windridge; $214,000. Howell City 512 Fowler St.; $150,500. • 521 McCarthy St.; $148,907. 1781 Welland St.; $40,000. 1783 Welland St.; $40,000. Howell Township 2850 Fleming Road, N; $145,000. 5343 Oak Grove Road; $130,000. Iosco Township 6325 Munsell Road; $144,210. Marion Township 4133 Jewell Road; $149,900. 367 Marion Meadows Drive; $ 6 6 ,0 0 0 . 2997 Rubbins Road; $279,500. Oceola Township 4344 Antler Ave.; $296,000. 4176 Merriman Loop; $82,500. Putnam Township 4696 Emu Drive; $262,000. 11305 Patterson Lake Drive; $119,000. 11411 Weiman Drive; $ 1 1 0 ,0 0 0 . 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Compensation Package: • $75,000 annual base draw, plus commission exceeding base draw • Excellent opportunity to make more than base draw • Company provided vehicle including expenses • Health Insurance Plan (employee & family coverage) • Dental Insurance Plan available • 40IK Retirement Plan • Mobile Phone and Computer provided • All other necessary tools needed to sell Only experienced residential landscaping salespersons should apply. Please Do Not Call / Fax resume to: Attention Sales Dept. 810-231-4778 Or mail to: 7975 M-36, P.O. Box 608, Hamburg, MI 48139 1 i Putnam Township Board Minutes Synopsis December 19, 2007 The regular meeting of the Putnam Township Board was held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney, MI 48169. Members present: Rau, Guyon, Buennan, Benedetti, Klein, Dobis and McCloskey. l)Approved Consent Agenda. Old Business: 2) Approved increasing the escrow requirement for private road applications to $5,000 due to engineering review costs. New Business: 3) Approved the amendment to Chapter 19, Sec. 55 B of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to miniature golf as a permitted useintheC-1 District. 4) Sent amendment to Chapter 27, Special Use Permits, Sec. 4 back to the planner for clarification. 5) Accepted the resignation of Mary Chamberlain from the library board. Approved the appointment of Christine Weber to fill the vacancy, term expiring January 2010. 6) Approved collection of summer 2008 taxes for Howell Schools. Approved collection of summer 2008 taxes for LESA. 7) Approved search for new planner for the Township to complete the application process for Meijer due to LSL’s client relationship with Meijer. Adjournment at 10:53 PM. Prepared by Sally D. Guyon, Clerk Approved by Ronald Rau, Supervisor True copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk, or may be obtained on the website: putnamtwp.us once they have been approved by the Board. 2 3 8 M 3 5 - 0 I ORDINANCE NO. 41 TOWNSHIP OF PUTNAM ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, WITH RESERVATIONS, A UNIFORM VIDEO SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS THE TOWNSHIP OF PUTNAM ORDAINS; Section 1. Purpose. On January 1, 2(X)7. the Uniform Video Scr\ icei> Franchise Act, 2(K)6 P.A. 480. (“Act 480”) became clYective. Act 480 requires that local units of government approve a uniform video service local franchise agreement once it is considered complete by the municipality. The purpose of this Ordinance is to approve the application submitted by CC VIII Operating, LLC, doing business as Charter Communications. Section 2. Unifomi Video Services Local Franchise Approved. The Township approves the Uniform Video Service LtKal Franchise Agreement submitted by CC VIII Operating, LLC, doing business as Charter Communications, attached as Appendix 1 to this Ordinance. Section 3. Reservations of Rights. The Townships approval of this Ordinance is not a waiver of or an acknowledgement that Act 480 meets the requirements of the Michigan Constitution. United Slates Constitution, or other Federal or Michigan law. If it is later determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Michigan Public Service Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, or any other agency or tribunal with jurisdiction that Act 480 or any of its provisions arc unconstitutional, unlawful or unenforceable, the Township rcser\’cs the right to take any action necessary, including but not limited to repealing this Resolution and Ordinance and reinstating any franchi.se in effect on January' 1, 2007. to comply with any order, judgment or ruling involving Act 480 or any of its provisions. Section 4. Validity and Severability. Should any portion of this Ordinance he found invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. .Section 5. Repealer Clause. Any ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or resolutions, including any ordinance or resolution granting a franchise to CC VTII Operating, LLC, doing business as Charter Communications, in contlici herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent ncccs.sary to give this Ordinance full force, subject to the Reservation of Rights contained in Section 3. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall he effective upon publication. SUMMARY OF APPENDIX 1 OTTHE ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, WITH RESERVATIONS, A UNIFORM VIDEO SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS On December 6, 2007, Putnam Township, Livingston County (“Township”) adopted an Ordinance To Approve, With Reservations, A Uniform Video Services Franchise Agreement Submitted By CC VllI Operating, LLC, doing business as Charter Communications ('‘Ordinance”). Attached as Apipendix 1 to the Ordinance is the Unifomi Video Ser\;icc Local Franchi.se Agreement {‘‘Agreement”) submitted by CC VIII Operating, LLC. doing business as Charter Communications {‘‘Charter”). A complete copy of the approved Agreement is on file at the Township Hall located at 131 S. Howell St., P.O. Box 439, Pinckney, MI 48169, and may he viewed during normal business hours. In addition, a complete copiy of a model franchise agreement is located on the State of Michigan website at HYPERLINK “http://www.michigan.gov” www.michigan.gov. The following is a summary of provisions of the Agreement. I. Definitions. Tlie Agreement contains definitions of cable operator, cable serx'ice, cable system, commission, franchising entity, FCC, Gross revenue, household, incumbent video provider, IPTV’. local unit of government, low-income household, METRO Act. open video system, person, public rights-of-way, term, uniform video service franchise agreement, franchise agreement, video programming, video service, video service provider, video service provider fee. II. Requirements for provider. Section II sets forth the requirements of the provider provided in 2006 P.A 480 (“Act”). Among the requirements, the provider must obtain a franchise agreement, file all required foniis with the FCC. comply with all valid and enforceable (1) federal and slate statutes and regulations (2) all local regulations regarding the use and occupation of the public rights-of-way (3) and FCC requirements involving the distribution and notification of emergency messages. The provider shall comply with all public, education and government programming requirements {“PEG”) contained in Section 4 of the Act. all applicable FCC and Michigan customer service rules, applicable writing rules of the FCC, and certain Consumer Privacy Requirements. For incumbent providers, they shall comply with the insurance for rights-of-way related activities set forth in the last franchise agreement. The provider must provide a video service fwlprint of the area to be served and pay fees required under the franchise. III. Provider Providing Access. The pmvider shall not deny acccs.s to of any group of potential residential sub.scrihers because of race or income. The Agreement sets forth conditions that w ill provide a defense to such an allegation and provides for certain standards of access to its video service for lho.se providers using telecommunications facilities to provide sucli video service. The provider may request a waiver or extension of lime to meet the requirements from the Franchising Entity for reasons set forth in the Agreement. The provider may sati.sfy the requirements of this paragraph through alternative technology. IV. Respon.sibility of the Franchising Entity. The Agreement grants authority to provide video service and use the public rights-of-way, subject to Michigan law and the local police powers. The Franchising Entity (Township) must notify the provider the application was complete within 15 business days and approve the Agreement within 30 days. The Franchising Entity shall allow a provider to install, construct and maintain a video service or communications network within the public rights-of-way and provide open, comparable, nondlscriminatory and neutral access. The Agreement discusses the applicable permit fees. The Franchise Entity shall not require the provider to apply for any other franchise, access or other fees other than those permitted under the Act or require any other mandatory build out or deployment provisions. V. Term. The term shall be 10 years from the dale issued. The provider may apply for an additional 10 year term. VI. Fees. If there is an existing franchise, the provider shall pay the amount equal to the percentage of gross revenue paid by the incumbent provider with the largest number of subscribers. After the expiration or if there is no current agreement, the provider sliall pay 5% of gross revenues. The term “gross revenue” is defined in the Franchise Agreement. Tltc provider shall receive a credit for METRO fees paid. Claims regarding fees shall he made within 3 years. The provider may collect the franchise fee on the monthly bill of each subscriber. VII. Ihiblic Educational and (JovernmenI (PEG) channels. The provider shall designate capacity ior the same number of PEG channels that were in actual use as of January 1. 2(M)7. Tlic PEG channels not used at least 8 hours a day for 3 consecutive months may no longer be made available. The Agreement provides regulations for transmission, content and programming. The provider i.s not responsible for programming and .shall not exercise editorial control. The Franchising Entity shall provide a written request specifying the number of channels in actual use of (he system. The provider shall have 90 days to begin providing access. VIII. PEG Fees. The provider is not required to pay PEG fees under Putnam Township’s Agreement. IX. Audits. No more than every 24 months, the Franchising Entity may perform audits. X. Termination and Modification. The Agreement may be tcmiinatcd or modified as permitted under Section 9 of the Act. XI. Tran.sferability. The Agreement is_,fully transferable to a successor in interest and provide a notice of transfer within 15 days after completion of the transfer. XII. Change of Information. The provider shall timely notify the Franchising Entity of any changes. XIII. Confidentiality. The Franchise Agreement contains requirements and procedures for terms of a protective order, trade secrets or commercial or financial information to be kept conlideniial and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. XIV. Complainfs/Customer Service. The provider shall establish and notify customers of its dispute resolution process and maintain local numbers for customer service. The provider is subject to penalties. XV. Notice. The provider and Franchising Entity provide contact information. XVI. Miscellaneous. The Agreement contains providers regarding governing law, counterparts, power to enter agreements and statements that the provider and Franchising Entity are subject to the provisions of 2006 Public Act 480. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF LIVINGSTON I. SALLY D. GUYON, Clerk of the Township of Putnam, a Michigan Township, do hereby certify that at a special meeting of the Putnam Township Board, held at the Putnam Township Annex. 122 S. How-ell Street, Pinckney. Michigan, 48169, in .said Township at 6:00 p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the 6th day of December, 2007, that the above Ordinance was adopted and that the following Members were present: Rau. Guyon, Klein and McCloskey The following members were absent: Benedetti, Buennan and Dobis That upon motion made by McCloskey and seconded by Klein, said Ordinance was adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Rau. Guyon, Klein and McCloskey NAYES;None THE ORDINANCE WAS DECLARED ADOPTED THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 4 , 2 0 0 8 Athlete of the week: Brittany Hewett, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 Share y ou r news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail:Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com IS PORTS Taking on the mountain PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton boardercross riders Kyle Whiteman, left, Aaron Smith, center left, Adam Perkowski, center right, and Nicholas Stachurski race during a trial run at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township. , B o a r d e r c r o s s s e a s o n g e t s u n d e r w a y Hartland, Howell, Brighton, Dexter teams prepare to face off Thursday BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Over the last four years, Brighton boardercross coach Bill Snyder has witnessed the evolution of the sport at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township. Boardercross involves four snowboarders, all handicapped by a time trial, racing downhill over moguls and around gates to cross the finish line first. “At first, it was a passing fancy, just to get out snowboarding,” Snyder says. “Now there is a strong competitive drive. You see Brighton, Howell and Hartland guys talking a little trash about ‘We’ll get you this season.’ It’s good to see healthy competition. They are all friends. It’s positive. They are not mud-slinging.” Mount Brighton’s fifth boardercross season begins with time trials this week. The first official competition among Hartland, Howell, Brighton and Dexter is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday. The month-long season culminates with the state finals Feb. 13 at Mount Brighton, where the top two teams from both Mount Brighton and Alpine Valley face off for an unofficial championship. Twenty indi- Smith, front center, rides down the ski slope as Brighton boardercross teammates Perkowski, left, Stachurski, center rear, and Whiteman chase him during a recent practice. The four are the Bulldogs'top racers. vidual riders will compete as well. Hartland coach Pina Wagner says Mount Holly has shown interest in starting a league, proving the sport is “gaining ground.” “We’re starting to hear from other schools that want to get involved,” she says. “The word is getting out there, and it’s slowing starting to grow.” Here’s a preview: Brighton Bulldogs Key snowboarders: Brooke Shelton, Kyle Whiteman, Aaron Smith, Adam Perkowski, Nicholas Stachurski. SEE SNOWBOARD,82 Skiers prepare to compete at area schools Howell, Brighton, Pinckney at Mount Brighton; Hartland at Alpine Valley BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News As the coach of Waterford United the last 15 years, Greg Normand has gotten used to watching his skiers succeed in competition. Normand, the new coach of the Brighton High School co-ed ski program, has been pushing his Bulldogs in practice to ensure they follow the same path. The Bulldogs have been training four days a week since early December at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton senior Tom Hazen, skiing at Mount Brighton Ski Area during a recent practice, hopes to lead the Bulldogs back to the state finals. Genoa Township. Normand says many of his skiers are competing at weekend events in northern Michigan, too. “A lot of extracurricular siding, it’s been huge for them,” he said. “It will bring them farther faster.” Brighton, Howell and Pinckney are the local schools competing in the Mount Brighton Interscholastic Ski Association this winter. Their first SEE SKI, 82 Hartland High junior point guard Vonn Jones guards teammate Zach Minor during a recent practice. Jones already has five Division I scholarship offers and more couid be coming his way as Michigan State and Michigan have expressed interest. He led the Kensington Valley- Conference in scoring at 16 points per game last season. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Vonn Jones steps into spotlight Star player at home on and off court in Hartland BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News In one 15-minute stretch, Vonn Jones provides a snapshot of why college basketb^ coaches around the country are high on his potential. Jones, a junior point guard at Hartland High, is running through drills with the rest of his teammates during practice. Coming off curl screens, he drains jumpers at the foul line. Later, he drives in on an assistant coach for a nifty lefthanded lay-up. During a 5-on-5, full-court scrimmage, he sinks a three-pointer from the left wing. He does miss one of five free throws, but that’s the only blip. The remarkable thing isn’t watching Jones make all these shots, but how effortless he looks doing it. Jones is smooth, personified. “He’s got a gift,” says Chris Cagle Sr., his legal guardian. Jones says he’s found a home on and off the court in Hartland, where’s he’s lived sporadically the past three years. Hartland couldn’t be more different than Saginaw, where he grew up, but he says he’s enjoying the change. “I like it,” he says of Hartland High. “I’m keeping my grades together. We (the team) have been working hard. I just want a winning season.” On the court Fresh off a breakout sophomore season, Jones will be in the spotlight wherever he plays this season. CoUege recruiters will chart his strengths and weaknesses. Opposing coaches will scout ways to shut him down. Hartland fans will expect great things. Even the media is building up the hype. One Detroit paper hailed him as potentially the best player to ever suit it up in the Kensington Valley Corfference, not known as a basketball league but still good enough to send plenty of players on to college, including Brighton’s Chris Grimm to Marquette. Some recruiting publications consider Jones the top junior guard in the state. Jones says he’s taking the attention in stride. “I don’t feel any pressure,” he says. I just want to play and have fun.” Last season, Jones led the KVC in scoring, at 16 points per game, sparldng the Eagles’ turnaround from a 6-16 season to a 12-7 record. Since turning heads with a Michigan Select team during Amateur Athletic Union summer leagues, the 5-foot-ll-inch speedster has received five Division I scholarship offers - from Michigan’s three MidAmerican Conference schools, along with Drake and Dayton. Chris Cagle Sr. says Clemson, Michigan, Purdue and Michigan State all have expressed interest as well. Hartland coach Frank Leppek says Jones’ emergence on the recruiting radar has been good for every KVC player. He says college coaches have come to practices and games to see Jones and come away asking about others, too. “They (college coaches) need players,” Leppek says. “They have to go shopping for their players. They’ve got to find their needs.” Being the point guard, Jones says he’s mostly focused on leading his team. “I want to help everybody get better,” he says. SEE JONES, 82 Boy-girl team rivalries in the same school are a long, and friendly, tradition JASON DEEGAN I The Livingston Community News Sometimes the fiercest sports rivalries are within a high school’s own walls. The gender wars, I call them. It’s when a boys team butts heads with a girls team, with each team’s members firm in the belief that they are the best. It can happen in most any sport, except single-sex sports like volleyball, field hockey and competitive cheer for the girls and rugby, football and wrestling for the guys. The Hartland swim program is in the middle of one. The girls are coming off the most successful season in their short history. The Eagles scored in a multitude of individual events at the Division I state finals, good enough to secure 27th place. Hartland boys swimming coach Scott Teeters is challenging his boys program to keep up with the girls. Although his Eagles finished in a tie for 26th place at states last year, the girls had many more point scorers. Teeters wants his boys to contend for top-10 status. “I told them, ‘You guys stink compared to the girls,”’ he said. “The guys took it real well.” Teeters isn’t the only coach to use teams of the opposite sex as motivation. Often, though, the rivalry doesn’t come from the coaches. It’s generated by the athletes themselves. Teenagers love to talk junk and brag. Players on the Brighton boys and girls tennis teams have a long-standing rivalry of ribbing one another about who’s the best. They always try to one-up the other at the state tournament. The competition has pushed both to score more points in recent years than they’ve ever achieved. This isn’t a new phenomenon, either. Two decades ago, my friends and I on the Port Huron Northern High School boys tennis team were forced to defend our honor on the court against the girls. The Husky girls have always been good. Still are. The Huskies won Division I state titles in 1999,2000 and ‘02. In contrast, in my era, the boys team struggled to qualify for states, let alone contend for a championship. Our excuse was playing in a regional with power^l Grosse SEE DEEGAN, 82 B2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 4, 2 0 0 8 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton skiers, Claire Carpenter, left, and Cate Flechsig are two of the top performers in the state. SKI FROM B1 S. Lyon coach sees a shot at state for boys, girls teams meet is Jan. 8. Hartland competes at Alpine Valley. Normand hopes all the extra training pays off heading into the Division I regionals Feb. 14 at Alpine Valley. At the meet, the boys will attempt to qualify for the state finals for the third straight season, while Brighton junior Cate Flechsig defends her individual championship. Coincidentally, Brighton will host the state finals Feb. 25 at Knub’s Knob. Here’s a look at the upcoming season: Brighton Bulldogs Key skiers: Boys: Tom Hazen (sr.), Ryan Black (jr.), Sean Conely (jr.), Cameron McCririe (jr.). Girls: Cate Flechsig (jr.), Claire Carpenter (sr). Heather Snyder (sr). Comment: Hazen is the only retiuTiee from a team that finished sixth in the state. How well the depth fills in around him will determine the course of the season. Flechsig and Carpenter, two individual state qualifiers, could contend for all-state status if they continue to improve. Hartland Eagles Key skiers: Boys: Mike Leasia (sr), Adam Piper (sr), Chris Small (sr). Girls: Maggie Flynn (sr), Stephane Peck (jr), Stephani Krotty (sr). Comment: The boys have a chance for a winning season against stiff competition at Alpine Valley. Coach Glenn Makin said his team has been able to practice more often than normal with the season’s early snowfall. “It’s been a good year for the ski teams and the hill,” he said. “We’ll see how it progresses.” Howell Highlanders Key skiers: Boys: Cameron Horvath (sr), Eric Minton. Girls: Caroline Prince (fr). Comment: New coach Doug Gorton, a former coach at Flint Carman-Ainsworth, has just nine skiers on his roster. “The primary focus is to help the team survive this year and try to get our numbers up next year,” he said. “The ones I have are real enthusiastic. They have great attitudes. They are fun to ski with.” Pinckney Pirates Key skiers: Boys: Kyle Beadle (jr). Matt Rutkowski (so.). Brad Kitada (fr.). Girls: Ashley Kitada, (sr), Maureen Berryman (sr.),. Jenny Hesse (sr). Comment: The Pirates have the smallest boys team in coach Steve LaMarra’s long tenure with just five skiers. Ashley Kitada will attempt to qualify for girls states for the fourth time in her career. “She’s> improved each year,” LaMarra said. “I’m hoping she goes back to states again and places in the top 10.” South Lyon Lions Key skiers: Boys: Jeff Thompson (sr), Garrett Gelfund (sr). Girls: Christina Bailo (sr), Veronica Weir (so.). Comment: The Lions have one South Lyon East Cougar among a roster of 27 skiers. Coach John Thompson believes both his boys and girls teams have solid shots to qualify for states. Thompson and Gelfund, two individual state qualifiers, could lead the South Lyon boys to their first team berth in the state finals. Freshmen Sam Mehr and juniors Ifyan Andrews and Adam Lalik provide support. The girls qualified for states for the first time ever last year and have Bailo, a potential all-league skier, and Weir returning for a possible repeat performance. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. SNOWBOARD FROM B1 Howell's team doubles Comment: The Bulldogs have roughly 30 athletes, including at least eight girls. Second at Mount Brighton last year, they hope to contend for their first title. “We have a lot of re turning riders who have been working and improving. We’ll make a good run for the money,” Snyder says. Hartland Eagles Key snowboarders: Zack Fry, Spencer Hasbrouck, Ryan James, Carly Reinhart, Leah Chanady, Jenny Mantyla. Comment: Roughly twothirds of Wagner’s 34 athletes are new to the team. The Eagles, who won the 2006 state title and were fourth last year, still plan on being a force. “From the practices we’ve had, I feel confident we will be at the top again,” Wagner says. “It’s a good-looking team. I see state champions again.” Howell Highlanders Key snowboarders: Kyle Zoner, Andrew Hendricks. Comment: Participation has doubled in coach Rick Ruggles’ second season from 10 racers to 20, including three girls. Zoner and Hendricks both finished among the top 10 individuals at the state finals last year. “I’m hoping to take that (returning talent) and give Brighton and Hartland a run for their money,” Ruggles says. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. JONES FROM B1 Focus is on leading team Off the court A winding road led Jones to Hartland. He has lived with the Cagles in Hartland off and on since eighth grade, when his mom moved from Saginaw, where he still has some family, to Ypsilanti. Jones’ father lives in Atlanta. Chris Cagle Sr. says Jones is ‘just one of the boys” at home, with his three sons. “Vonnhas always been a level-headed kid to be able to at^ust to two different areas and cultures,” he says. Jones and Chris Cagle Jr. have been playing basketball together since fifth grade. The two boys push one another athletically. Chris Cagle Jr. threw for ne£U-ly 1,500 yards for the Eagles last fall, and could emerge Hartland Junior point guard Vonn Jones. as a Division I quarterback prospect in 2008. Jones, playing football for the first time, became one of his favorite receiver targets. The two play basketball all summer at the full court built in the family’s baclgrard. Chris Cagle Jr. is a 6-1 wing forward known for his dead-eye shooting and court smarts. “They are pretty similar,” Chris Cagle Sr. says of his two 17-year-old buddtag sports stars. “FIven though they are good athletes, they are humble. They don’t walk around with their chest out. But when they step on the court to play, they get after you.” Presents ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Brittany Hewett ■ School: Pinckney Community High School. ■ Local ties: The 17-yearold senior has lived in Pinckney all her life. ■ Sports: Cheerleading, and pole vault in track and field. ■ Top sports moment: Finishing fifth in the Kensington Valley Conference in Pinckney's first season with a competitive cheer team last season. ■ This season: She is head cheer captain with Erika Hagland. ■ Hobbies: Reading, camping and fishing. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ Athlete I admire: Any Olympic gymnast. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA. ■ Future: She wants to study to be a teacher at either Eastern Michigan, Michigan State or the University of Michigan. BRIGHTON \ f f # W k l l ^ ^ r FUIVLERVILLI'; 78K5 Grund River RJMI S. Grund Ave. 810-227-1761 517-223-9142 , u lANAMERICANR VOtUTION DEEGAN FROM B1 Boy-girl team rivalry has a long tradition Pointe South and North high schools. The girls didn’t care. They teased and poked and prodded at our lack of success. So we challenged them to a match. Us against them for all the bragging rights. I look back and laugh about it now, but I remember how nervous I was. The fear of losing to a girl occupied my every thought. Would I ever live it down? Thankfully, I soon found out, the girls were probably more intimidated by the gender thing. We trounced them, losing only a handful of games. Our No. 1 player lost, but that was OK. It was to a future Big Ten player who would have beaten any of us. We kept the win in perspective. It was all in fun. We didn’t rub it in. And that’s the key to these war of words: That they are done in friendly way. I did eventually learn how to lose gracefully to a girl - on the basketball court - but that’s another story I don’t plan to put into print. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. IN BRIEF YMCA basketball league begins The Livingston County Family YMCA Youth Basketball League will run Jan. 12- Feb. 23 at Cleary University for boys and girls ages 6-8 and 9-11. It is designed to focus on fun, equal playing time and skill development and to promote healthy lifestyles. Download a registration form at www.ymcadetroit. org, click on locations and then Livingston County, or request a form by calling 517- 540-2325. A “Meet the Coaches” meeting at Cleary University on 'IXiesday at 6 p.m. will be followed by coaches training at 7 p.m. Referee training will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Cleary. Author to sign fitness book Jan. 7 Genoa Township resident Angel Pyle, will host a book signing Monday, Jan. 7, for her new book, “Miss Junk Food,” at the Lady of Livingston gym, 8491W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton. The event wilt run 8-11:30 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. In the book, Pyle recoimts her struggle with junk food before dedicating herself to staying fit and healthy. She now is a personal trainer who will be honored in March as a “rising star” of the National Fitness Hall of F^me in Illinois. Her book is available through her Web site, www. angeloffitness.com. From News staff reports RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Women's-only volleyball - Drop-ins welcome for non<ompetitive, non-league play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Pinckney. Cost $2. Details; Anita, 810-231-3326. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhoweil.org. ■ Drop-In basketball- Players 18- and-older 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays until May at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost $3-$5. ■ Drop-In volleyball- Players 18- and-older 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays until May at Three Fires Middle School. Cost$3-$5. ■ Boys basketball league - An 8-week season for grades 1 -6 begins Jan. 7. Volunteer coaches needed. Cost $45-$90. ■ Martial arts - Krav Maga, Karate, Bully Buster, Sanchin-Ryu and Tae Kwon Do classes. Cost: $30-$80. ■ Workout membership - A weight room/gym membership allows access at Howell High School from 6 a.m.-l 0 a.m. M-F.Cost: $10/ month for residents, $20/non-residents. ■ Family swim/open gym - The Howell Area Aquatic Center and field house will offer open swim and gym time 7-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost $3 swim. $2 gym use. $5 both. SELCRA www.selcra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boys basketball leagues - Boys in grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 practice once a week and participate in a scrimmage Saturdays. Cost grades 3-4 ($60- $90). Grades 5-6 ($65-$98). PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness night - Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. M-W-F. Cost $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. ■ Basketball instruction - Co-ed program for second-graders from 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 9-Feb. 27 at Pathfinder. Cost: $70. ■ Yoga - Multiple classes Monday or Tuesday evenings. Cost $30-$48. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY REC 517-223-6481. HARTLAND COMMUNITY ED 8 10-626-2150 or www.hartiandcommunityed. com. ■ Spring soccer - In-house and travel soccer registration runs from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 28-Feb. 15 at Community Ed. and 1 -6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Ore Creek Middle School. ■ Open basketball - Ages 18 and up can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays all winter. Cost $4. ■ After school volleyball - Runs from 3:45-5:30 p.m.Tuesdays Jan. 8-Feb.19.Cost$40. ■ Tennis - Munchkin tennis (ages 4-6), Learn to play (ages 7-16), USA Team (ages 8-up) and Adult learn to play (ages 18-up) in two sessions at Round Elementary Gym: Jan. 7 and Feb. 4. ■ Softball clinics - Ages 9-and-up on Saturdays in January. ■ Spring travel volleyball - Grades 4-8 will play on Fridays and practice twice a week beginning in March. Season runs April 11-May 16. ■ Coed open volleyball - Pick -up games open to ages 14 and up at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the old Hartland High School on M-59. Fee: $4. ■ Open gymnastics - 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays and 1:15-2:15 p.m. Saturdays until June 8. Cost $6. ■ Open swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. M-F and 7:30-9 p.m.M-W-F-Sat ■ Fitness membership - Fitness room at Community Education Center. Cost $3/visit. $25/month. ■ Senior center classes - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit yoga and stretching classes are available. Details: 810-626-2135. Fire detection & security systems Spacious waik-in closets Private balcony/patio Luxurious carpeting Oversized rooms Vertical blinds Central air Clubhouse Dishwasher Tennis courts Microwave ovens Coble TV available Noise-barrier floors & walls Near St. Joseph Mercy Hospital 24 hour emergency maintenance / \ i v M : I r v i i M I ; 527 Greenwich • Howell, M l 4 8 8 4 3 • 5 1 7 -5 4 8 ^ 3 7 3 3 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S ! B 3 CLASSIFIED Place your classified ads online! 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Duplex-Rental 2 bdrm apt, N Summit St, walk to EMU campus, Free heat, laundry on site, private garage avail. $595/mo. (734)717-2646 CHAPEL HILL - 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, new carpet, bsmt., laundry. Pet OK. $1175. Eric at Meadow Realty (866) 963-2369. 1 bdrm Ypsi clean, updates, wash/dry, new furnace. Sec 8 OK. $500 734-953-4907; 634-9684 Ann Arbor 1802 Abbott 2 bdrm lower. Clean, off st. parking. $750/mo +util. 734-216-4823 /994-9150 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm, walk downtown! 1002 Fountain. Very nice, laundry hook-up $750. 996-2514 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 2 bath, alt appliances, garage, No smoke/pets. 313-510-8635 Ann Arbor 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, washer/dryer. Rent includes basic utl, and wireless DSL. $925. dateproperties@comcast .net, (810)300-3302. Ann Arbor ■ 524 BemIdjI Ct., large upper 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, laundry, carport, avail Jan. $1050+ utilities. 734-665-6095 ANN ARBOR ★ W . SIDE 2 bdrm. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/dryer. $875 734-476-7501 Ann Arbor, W.side 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer, nonsmoking, no pets, central air, bsmt $1200 + utiHties. (734)216-4453._________ Architecturally Unique - i bright, pristine 2 bdrm. I Oak floors. 10 min to city j rent neg 810-231-5041 , Clean W. Side upper unit, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, laundry, gar. $1200/no utilities. Jennifer 734-417-0530 Pinckney 1.527 sq.ft., 3 bdrm. 2 baths, garage, utility room, patio, lawn maint, and snow removal. Pets OK, $1200/mo. Call 810- 602-8887 or 248-924- 4457 Pinckney 1.527 sq.ft., 3 bdrm. 2 baths, garage, utility room, patio, lawn maint, and snow removal. Pets OK. $1200/mo. Cal! 810- 602-8887 or 248-924- 4457 Pleasant 2 bdrm Pickney Village w/fireplace, new floor. Bsmt. $750 8 deposit. Call 734-878-1348 Whitmore Lake - Nice 2 bdrm upper unit, C/A, Laundry hookups, 900sf, $725/mo. (734) 424-2788 W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. YPSI-1100 SF, 3bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, garage. $1000/mo.. Section 8 OK, 734-323-8826 YPSI 507 Pearl - 2 or 3 bdrm w/fireplace. New carpet. 734-439-8583. Lake Property and Recreational Rental New Penthouse Condo Belleville Lake, 1750 sq' 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, $1850/mo. 734-368-0170 Portage Lk, 2 bdrm, new bath, updated kitchen, laundry, $900 mo+ utils 8 security 810-629-2761 Office Space-Rent 205 N Hamilton CHELSEA new 2 bdrm, 2 Attractive Ann Arbor - Downtown $500-$700 All terms neg. bath, appliances, bsmt, 2 bdrm duplex, 2nd floor 1,500 sf office w/parking 1 8 2 bdrm. garage, $950 w/carport, good location. 734-487-9640 (734) 904-3274 734-904-5887 248-910-3303. www.phoenixco.biz Heat,Water & Gas Paid! 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Ann Arbor school district Heat 8 water included 734-971-4939 Town 8 Country Apts. 2572 Carpenter Rd. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD online, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads bedroorn, i ., bath, washer/dryer, fireor email us at: place, close to buslines, central air, $650. newads@annarbornews.com ajdesignstudio@juno.co m, (734)272-3994. FRESH START Cleanup/ Repair - We can help you get ready to sell your homel (734) 544-1953 HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES - Insured 8 references. Call 734-741-8822 Commercial/Residential Remodeling 878-6155 SandHillBuitdlng.com CUSTOM TRIMWORKS at reasonable prices. Lie. 8 insured 734-260-6489 I Painting and Drywall Acclaimed Painting Interior, exterior, highest quality work. 971-9038 AL's Finished Carpentry, Interior 8 Exterior handyman work. Licensed 8 insured. 734-730-4498 Need help cooking cleaning, errands, organization 734-677-3569 Handyperson Child Care Services Apartments Furnished Lie HOME DAYCARE, has openings in ypsi twp. 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Member BBB Lie/ insured734-930-6455 Home Improvement Moving and Storage Plumbing and Electrical Snow and Ice Removal ALL SEASONS BUILDERS - Anything wood/ masonry. 734-475-6785 MOVING?Let us handle it Handle With Care Moving 8 Delivery 677-2000 Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Remodeling Services. 734-658-4208 We are proud to use recycled newsprint SNOW PLOWINGResidential 8 Commerciai. Reliable! 769-7773. We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS ----------------------------- B 4 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 Ann Arbor - Jackson Ave 1,900-19,OOOsf flex space 734-487-9640 www.phoenlxco.biz Ann Arbor, Pauline & Stadium, 400 8 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch@provide.net Downtown loft 800 sq. ft. Completely renovated. Parking avail. Call Randy Maas at (734) 662-2903. WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State Street location, single offices in a shared business center from $430. Other space plans avail. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker 734-994-5000 Residential Washtenaw-Rental ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 1 bath. No pets. 2 car garage. Good location. A/C. $1120. Sec. 8 welcome. 313-706-9676__________ Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1 bath, remodeled. Large yard. Near Huron Pkwy & Wash. No pets. $995. (734)994-3480._________ ANN ARBOR-3 bdrm, 2 bath, large yard, large deck, fin. bsmt, no smoking $1,275. 734-945-0302 Ann Arbor-3 bdrm,quiet family neighborhood near N. Campus. 822 Starwick. $900. 272-2773 Ann Arbor 3 bdrms, 2 baths, spacious. Windows and light. $1600 near Wines 769-7304 ABLE TO RENT IN YPSI, 4BDRM, 1400sf, walkout base, privacy fence, $1050/mo. 810-225-0706 Absolutely Ann Arbor 3 bdrm deck,updated washer/ dryer. Washtenaw 8 23, $850. 734-434-2362. AbsoluteSec. 8 Welcome 283 bdrm, full basement, near EMU campus, 734- 644-3375, 734-572-8680 Amazing 3 bedroom Ypsi home. Section 8 OK (734) 316-2895 Ann Arbor 1900sf-f-bsmt 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths. 2 car, $1400 -futilities. (734)686-4338. Ann Arbor 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1750 Sq. Ft. Colonial on 2 acres. 3 miles to US-23/14. $1275. (734)332-9525. Ann Arbor, 785 N. Maple apt #1. 3 bdrm avail now! $895-f utilities 734-426-8365 for appt Ann Arbor Charming 3 bedroom 1 bath $ 850/mo. Could be zero down or rent to own. 734-521-0236 Ann Arbor Dicken School 3bdrm! Fin bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 We are proud to use recycled newsprint Attractive 3 bdrm w/ garage 8 porch, nice Ypsi area. Avail, now, section 8 ok. (734) 483-4543. AVAILABLE 3 bdrm, Ypsi $900-f utilities Sec 8 OK. 734-663-3009 close to schools. Avail Now in Ann Arbor, 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, near Liberty 8 Stadium. $1395 mo -f utils. 734-434-5626 Avail Now. Ypsi duplex 2 8 3 bdrm units,laundry, EMU area.Move in specials 734-604-2651. A v a il. S a lin e Ranch 1 Acre lot in town. 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, full basement, no smoke/ pets $1500.734-260-9678 Avail Sandy Beach lakefront on Whitmore Lake. 10 min to Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 2 bath, great view, newly remodeled very nice. $1500/ mo. 517-404-4619 BURNS PARK 3 bdrm. New paint. C/A. 2 bath, laundry, on park $1650. 734-662-2080 CHELSEA- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, A/C. Downtown, $1100/mo. 734-323-4819. . Lincoln Schools, 3 Bdrm, 11/2 Bath 2 car garage, fenced yard, 1,500-f sq. ft. $1000/mo.834-0384. Near EMU - Large 2 bdrm, fireplace, $750/ mo. FREE heat, 1st mo. 1/2 price. 734-368-0676. Nice homes $325-f up. Pleasant Lake Park (734)323-3765. Ranch 3 bdrm 2 bath 2V2 car gar, Lincoln Schools, 15 min to Ann Arbor. $1200. 800-566-6626 Rental Houses (2) - $1200/mo. 8$1300/mo. Sec 8 welcome (734) 844-1855 Saline 3 bdrm/2bath, 1750sf, $975-fdeposit. Rent to own option. Avail now (734) 461-1528 Saline, NEW KITCHEN! 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished, basement, fenced yard, AC $1050. 734-383-7000 Sumpter 3 bedroom 1 bath $900/mo. Could be zero down or rent to own. 734-521-0235 _________ SUPERIOR TWP 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no pets, garage, fireplace, central air, $1,300. 734-483-0301. 3 & 4 B drm Houses With bsmts & appis. Ypsi Sec. 8 OK. 734-262-1627 2 bdrm,1 bath home redone kitchen/bath, sec 8. ok $750. 310-350- 9531 or 734-678-6561 YPSI-4 bdrm, 1,5 bath 100% remodeled. Sec 8 Ok, Must seel $1,350 1/2 off 1st mo. 734-649-9616 Ypsi area. Sec 8 ok, quiet neighborhood, beautiful 4 bdrm, back yard, turnkey ready. 734-255-2664 YPSI - Avail now, 3 bdrm brick ranch, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $995/mo. 734-972-8587 Ypsiianti Updated 3 bedroom 1 bath $825/mo. Could be zero down or rent to own. 734-521-0198 Ypsi Twp - Remodeled 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, fenced yard and deck. $725 mo. 734-930-0728 Residential Livingston-Rental Beautiful 4 bdrm home in Moon Shadows Sub, Pinckney, 2500 sq, 2 1/2 bath on 1 acre. $1850 + utils or lease w/ option. 734-277-6620 UM area, 2 bdrm, 2 bath washer/dryer, garage single family home w/basement $980 mo. 734-717-1214. BRIGHTON Lake front home, 1400sf. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. All sports Round Lake. $900/mo. RENTED!!!! Pinckney 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Nicely appointed professional home. Lawn care and snow removal included $1475. hjw4@verizon.net, (734)878-3574. WHITEWOOD LAKE 2 ranch homes, starting at $1250/mo. includes maintenance. For information: 810-231-2778. Rooms For Rent CAMPUS UM, Furnished rooms, shared kitchen, bath 8 laundry. No pets. $420 + . 734-276-0886 FURNISHED rooms, no lease, long/short term, w/furnished kitchen use. Laundry 8 parking available. $425/mo. Caff 734- 327-6949 or 662-3947 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes EMU furnished rm. Free cable/utilities/hi-speed Internet/refs. $365 includes all. 734-972-3321 Finished Studio Very nice $200/mo share with male, or $500/mo. alone 734-604-0219__________ Lake Community furnished , 10 min. N of. Ann Arbor, $385 + utilities. No smoke, 734-426-2499 Male seeking to share partial furnished 2 bdrm apt. corner of Washtenaw 8 Golfside. $400 w/utilities. 734-434-1112 Ann Arbor Downtown $35/day, $189/wk, $700 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities, free cable 973-0261; PM Share 2 bdrm w/ private bath,Young professional grad student. Attached garage Laundry, Master suite $500-700 Free internet 734-761-8422. Amazing Deal 2 bdrm apt, for lease transfer/ sublet. Briar Cove Apts. $956/mo. (734) 239-5807 2 bdrm Apt Jan 1 - July 31, den, balcony, view, near N. Campus $600 + utils. 734-417-4626 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental BETTER THAN NEW Remerica Hometown 3 N. Canton mins to m-14 8 275. 1900 sq ft ranch, basement, 2 car, new paint/carpet 8 pergo floors. All Appliances 3bdrm, 2 bath, 1st floor laundry, huge kitchen w family room. Wheel Chair Accessable. $1500 mo Call Norma @ 734-844-0313/ 306-5522, or Fran @ 734-748-3831 Willis. 3 bedroom home, 1 bath, non-smoking, no pets. $1250/mo. (734)323-3890. Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legals Lost and Found Personals HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED ON A YAMAHA RHINO SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV or received a recall letter from Yamaha on this ATV? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-760-9702 Looking for an old friend Betty Parker, brother Paul. Lived at 502 Grand River Ave. or close - just as you get into Howell. 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Driver Trainees Needed A t Werner Enterprises! Earn $700 plus per week 401K and Benefits No experience needed! CDL and Job Ready In 3 weeks at Nu-Way! 2 training sites No money down! Carrier may cover costs! 1-888-690-0133 COMPUTER MEDIC IS HIRING COMPUTER TECHNICIAN Candidates must possess the ability to diagnose and repair hardware and software problems. Strong communication and trouble-shooting skills are required Call: 662-1228, Fax: 662-2254, email :jobs@cmedic.com SYSTEM ANALYST I Bachelor's in computer or electronics related • field, less than one year related experience. SOFTWARE ENGINEER Bachelor's degree In computer or electronics related field; five years related experience. SYSTEM ANALYST II Master's degree in computer or electronics ^ related field; Six months * experience. Imetrls Corporation, mail Resume to ATTN: HR, 2008 Hogback Rd, Ann Arbor,Ml 48105 Route Driver- Exp helpful. Great opportunity 248-622-9556 Employment Agencies and Service Data Processing Free classes now forming in data entry instruction with focus on income tax preparation. Day and evening classes available. Apply for seasonal job opportunities. 734-222-1040 Cashier/Stock - F/T P/T afternoons, evenings, weekends. Retail experience helpful. Apply at Pet Supplies Plus, 2224 S. Main St., Ann Arbor Costumed characters wanted to promote local business. Temporary daytime opportunity. Must be outgoing and energetic. No experience necessary! 734-222-1040 Customer Service Rep $17.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section E L E C T R IC IA N FT, temporary position. Single 8 3 Phase experience a must. Conduit work 8 low voltage experience a plus. Call: 734-623-8588 x 375 ELECTRICIANS-Commercial 2nd-4th year apprentice and journeyman need for full time local work. Must bend conduit and have valid DL. Full time plus benefits. (888)694-1511. WAREHOUSE WORKERS Local Ann Arbor company looking for warehouse workers. Qualified candidates should have no weight lifting restrictions, have good attendance record and be a motivated person. Applications are accepted at 4390 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan ^ 1 0 8 , or by fax at 734-747-7177. Configuration Analyst Paramount Health Care is seeking a Configuration Analyst to interpret business objectives, and to analyze and configure AMISYS to calculate benefit determinations and health claim reimbursements for multiple business lines. This position also creates system configuration, tables and codes for timely and efficient claims payment, reimbursement and administration of products. The ideal candidate will be familiar with managed care business concepts and able to maintain detailed, confidential information. Knowledge of medical terminology coding protocols, provider reimbursement and benefit structures required. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, certification in at least two AMISYS subsystems, and 3-5 years experience. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates should apply online at the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Member of J^PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING MANAGER #23211 The University of Toledo Medical Center has a full-time opportunity for a Customer Service Training Manager in the Customer Service department. The primary responsibility is to analyze data and information, design, develop, implement, conduct, and evaluate University of Toledo Medical Center customer service excellence programs and training session under direction of the Director of Customer Service. The candidate we seek Is energetic with excellent skills. You must be able to Implement new programs independently and develop interdepartmental projects with tact and diplomacy. Your contribution to UTMC must include an outstanding ability to instruct/train adult learners and make presentations to large groups of healthcare providers comfortably and effectively. Prior direct customer service training experience In healthcare or hospitality is preferred. Knowledge of commonly-used training concepts, practices and procedures is required. You must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The candidate selected may be required to attend seminars and other educational training forums at other locations outside of Toledo. The University of Toledo Medical Center offers an excellent salary and benefit package, which Includes the Public Employees Retirement System with employer contribution; medical coverage, paid sick and vacation time, tuition reimbursement and 10 paid holidays. Please use one method of application only. To apply, submit a resume with a cover letter that includes the position title/job number by January 6, 2008 to: The University of Toledo, HR Dept./JK, 3065 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43606 or fax 419.383.3043 or email hscemployment@ utoledo.edu. EO/AA Employer M/F/DA^. Out Patient Physical Therapy company seeking to fill Physical Therapy tech position at 3 days per week. Mon, Wed, Fri from 8-7pm. Persons of interest will have sports medicine and/or rehab exp. and/or certification such as certified athletic trainer or degree In exercise physiology/ kinesiology. Outpatient rehab exp preferred. Salary based on exp. Those interested pleas fax resume to 734-483-9202. Part Time Employment ★ * ★ * ★ * ★ * ★ * ★ * Temp Help Wanted Ned's Bookstore #107 Apply online www.nebook.com Professional and Managerial Dental Receptionist needed FT for busy Ann Arbor office. Please fax resumes to 734-996-4974 H O M E H E L P E R S Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits. 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent 734-424-9598 A s s is ta n t M a n a g e r - Retail pet supply store in Ann Arbor. Management experience required. Candidates must be able to work hands-on with staff and customers. Fax resumes attn: Rick (734) 741-1253 BUYER - Sole position: Maintain 8 negotiate pricing, source vendors, verify sales order accuracy, process purchase orders, monitor goods receipt 8 invoicing for local retail firm. Prior experience required, business degree preferred. Benefits 8 negotiable salary. Send Resumes to:hr@ creativewindows.com ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR Are you looking to make a difference? Do you enjoy working with a diverse population including: at-risk youth, persons with disabilities, underemployed workers, or persons with criminal backgrounds? WSC Is hiring for our Brighton office. Includes: intake, case mgmt, vocational counseling 8 assessment services. 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Working at Spartan Bookstore allows you the freedom to make decisions at a store level rather then relying on corporate continually provide direction. We hire topnotch people that are self-motivated, passionate, creative, and smart. If that sounds like you, why not bring your talents and skills to Nebraska Book Company? We are a rapidly growing organization that can provide you a fast paced, fun environment, career advancement, earning potential $100,000 or more (salary plus bonus), and excellent benefits. For consideration, please apply at www.nebook.com to submit your resume for position Mgr 194. Nebraska Book Company is an equal opportunity employer. Utility Superintendent for the City of Tecumseh JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Salary range $52,000 to $67,000, DPQ. The City of Tecumseh offers a competitive fringe benefit package. A complete position description and requirements available upon request from City of Tecumseh, 309 E. Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh, Michigan 49286, (517) 424-6544. To apply, submit letter of interest, resume, salary history 8 five professional references to the attention of the City Manager. Applications will be accepted until further notice. Retail HIRING Landscaping y y y y y y Salespersons WAL#MART SUPERCENTER FOWLERVILLE OPENING SOON! Taking applications at: W o o d sh ire Place Banquet Facility 6250 E. G ran d River January 9th through February 1st Hiring site hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. M o n d a y /T uesday / Thursda y/Frida y 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. W e d n e sd a y 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sa turday Phone: 517-223-3486 517-223-3584 517-223-3613 HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS TODD'S SERVICES. INC., Michigan's Largest Residential Landscape Company is growing. TSI will hire EXPERIENCED residential landscape salespersons only. Candidates MUST be honest, self-motivated, energetic, aggressive, and available 6 days per week during the season. This position will require a great commitment, but can be very rewarding. 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Responsibilities: Transcribe and edit cardiology outpatient office visit reports, letters, and discharge summaries in Microsoft Word-based program and generate documents in electronic medical record system. Qualifications: Excellent ability to understand, interpret, and accurately transcribe dictation including foreign accents. Outstanding grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to perform research using reference books, websites, and other sources. Experience with cardiology and electronic medical record preferred but not required. Three years of Medical transcription experience highly desirable, but willing to consider advanced student with excellent skill set and motivation to hone transcription skills in outpatient office setting. Training provided on site at Michigan Heart's Ann Arbor office on the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital; possibility of working at home after training has been completed and competence demonstrated. Submit resume to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@michiganheart.com Pharmacist VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, a tertiary referral center for Michigan and Northern Ohio, is recruiting for full-time and part-time pharmacists. Responsibilities include clinical, distributive, and patient education services. Will participate on patient care teams to improve drug therapy through the use of electronic medical records, computerized provider order entry, and barcode medication administration systems. Selectees may be eligible for education debt reduction program. Excellent salary 8 benefits. Interested candidates may fax resume to 734-845-3214, or mail resume to VAAAHS, Pharmacy Service (119) 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 or call 734-845-3419 for further information. 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A customer service and/or health care background, as well as accounting knowledge, is preferred. If you are a natural multi-tasker and thrive at office management, visit www.thejobforu.com for more details. From classic cars to classic trucks OFFICE MANAGER Leasing agency looking for experienced help. Experience in MS Office QuickBooks 8 general office work required, 734-485-3013 or mail resume to: University Management P.O. Box 980647 Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 QUALITY MANAGER Expert adminstration of TS 16949 is required. SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT desired. Resume to: QM@brightonnc.com Find just the right vehicle for you or your child's garage with The Ann Arbor News Classifieds. 734-994-6711 mlive.com/aanewsads — THE UVINGSrrON •• COMMUNITY NEWS COUMirTIO • COMNECn9*COW>LIT( Home Furnishing Sales - FT for large local furniture store. Benefits. Design experience helpful. To schedule an interview call Tim at 734-475-8621. Interior Designer for Sales of custom window treatments. FT w/ benefits. 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D i r e c t o r o f Admissions: Manages the review of law school I applications to JD an d LLM degree programs, provides academic and application advising for prospective students, and produces compirehensive reports required to formulate enrollment goals and recruitment strategies. The Director participates in the recruitment of prospective students and will assist in the development of outreach programs and materials designed to promote the taw ' school's academic an d experiential programs to future students. The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. Candidates must have a JD or Master's Degree p lu s three years of professional experience in a client service setting or a Bachelor's degree w ith fo u r years of progressive re sp o n sib ility in hig h e r e d u c a tio n adm issio n s, s tu d en t services, o r academic advising. 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Materials should be submitted via mail or email to: Teresa E ld red , H um an R e so u rc e s Manager, 3 6 8 Law College B uilding, East L ansing, MI 4 8 8 2 4 , e ld re d t@ law .m su .e d u . The Law College is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. 237. MSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Sales Producer Avfuel Corporation is the nation's leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services. Our fast growing company has been in business since 1973 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Avfuel ranks among the top three suppliers in all of North America and currently services more than 3,000 customers in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Duties and Requirements • Selling new accounts and managing existing accounts • Generate and maintain prospect pipeline • Identify and developing new fuel business opportunities • Opening additional channels of trade • Obtaining order commitments • Developing sales targets and forecasts • Meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals • Coordinate activities and opportunities with other departments • Develop knowledge of individual airport markets and influencers • Develop working knowledge of competitive products and services, customer segments and trends effecting the industry • National travel Skills Required • Prospecting and sales • Ability to perform cold calls to generate leads • Perform basic analysis to qualify opportunities • Customer service • Excellent telephone skills • Strong organization and time management skills • Ability to multi-task • Outgoing personality and strong Interpersonal skills • Aviation background helpful ; Education Required • College degree required Please submit resume 8 salary requirements to: 1) Avfuel Corporation P.O. 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Our winning team of Sales/Promotion Professionals are making an average of $700 - $1,000/wk Our Reps cover Special Events, Trade Shows, Retail & Grocery Store Promotions while representing the ANN ARBOR NEWS We offer: ^ Solid, Consistent, Income Opportunity ^ Complete Training Program ✓ No Selling Door to Door ^ No Cold Calling or Telemarketing / Great Advancement Opportunity y Contests for Cash, Trips & Prizes / Full & Part Time Hours Make Money Now!! For the Chance of a Lifetime HIRING Landscaping Salespersons TODD'S SERVICES, INC., Michigan's Largest Residential Landscape Company is growing. TSI will hire EXPERIENCED residential landscape salespersons only. Candidates MUST be honest, self-motivated, energetic, aggressive, and available 6 days per week during the season. This position will require a great commitment, but can be very rewarding. Compensation Package: > $75,000 annual base draw, plus commission exceeding base draw » Excellent opportunity to make more than base draw » Company provided vehicle including expenses » Health Insurance Plan (employee & family coverage) » Dental Insurance Plan available » 401 (k) Retirement Plan » Mobile Phone and Computer provided » All other necessary tools needed to sell Only experienced residential landscaping salespersons should apply. Please Do Not Call Fax resume to: Attention Sales Dept. 810-231-4778 Or mail to: 7975 M-36, P.O. Box 608, Hamburg, Ml 48139 Firewood and Wood Stoves AArons Hardwood $80. 4x8x18, free delivery, stacking (734) 730-1146. ABLE TO PLEASE KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $75. 517-629-9218 ALL SEASONED Cherry/OakA/Valnut. $80/face cord delivered &$100 stacked.323-9508 Assorted seasoned hardwood, 4'x8'x18". $60 delivered. 734-439-0697 or 734-320-2866__________ AUGUSTA FIREWOOD Clip This Ad & Save! 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V8. 26K m i......................$18,900 07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon, CD, etc................$19,990 06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, 7 pass. CD. AWD. just 10K mi Was $20,900, NOW $19,900 DEMO SALE OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tues.. Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 Uncoln-Mercury Mazda Ypsilanti (734) 482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave us 12-10 minutes tram A2. 234 9372-0 1 Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 04, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-01-04 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4461">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 04, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11,2008 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Program encourages walking, biking to school PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Heidi Loubser, a Country Elementary School fourthgrader, takes the Lakelands Trail to school from her house along with her mother, Eifie Loubser, and the family dog. Toffee. At right, Heidi arrives at school. r r Safe routes for students sought Pinckney school part of drive to get kids to class via foot and pedal power BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community Nev/s Everyone has heard the tonguein- cheek lament about old-timers having to walk to school barefoot 10 miles through the snow. The truth, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is that 30 years ago more than two-thirds of American kids walked or hiked to school, while fewer than one in 10 do it today. A consequence, the CDC says, is that childhood obesity rates have tripled since 1970. Air pollution also has increased as has unsafe traffic congestion around schools. Safe Routes to School is a federal program that wants to tackle all these issues and raise awareness of the need for more safe routes for walking and biking. Pinckney Community Schools’ Country Elementary School is using Hamburg Township’s much-improved Lakelands Trail to give it a try. “It’s like how my childhood was with everyone walking and riding their bikes to school,” said Country Elementary Principal Carrie Fosselman. “I like seeing our children being able to do it. Starting the day with that bit of energetic activity makes them much more able to pay atten- SEE SAFE ROUTES, A4 To school on foot About 90 percent of children are driven to school - by bus, family car or carpool. The Safe Routes to School program, supported by the state Department of Transportation and Michigan Fitness Foundation, hopes to change that. ■ What: A federal program that strives to make it safe, convenient and fun for children to bike and walk to school every day. ■ Why: Walking and biking to school encourages activity and physical fitness, reduces childhood obesity, benefits the environment, brings communities together and reduces traffic congestion around schools. ■ How: Federal legislation adopted in 2005 will provide $612 million through 2009 for states to establish Safe Routes to School programs. Michigan's cut will be about $16 million for projects to create and improve safe sidewalks and marked crosswalks, implement police patrols and crossing guards, educate parents and students and encourage kids to get moving. ■ Where: In Livingston County, the Friends of the Lakelands Trail is piloting a program with Hamburg Township's Country Elementary School. ■ Find out more: A handbook is available to any elementary or middle school interested in developing a Safe Routes to School program and receiving federal funding. Go to www.walktoschool. org or www.saferoutesmichigan.org. Sources: Michigan Department ofTransportation, National Center for Sak Routes to School, Pinckney Community Schoc^s. Board to consider Bremer's future Howell school chief's contract, related issues to be discussed Monday BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Superintendent Chuck Breiner’s future with the Howell school district is expected to be one of the key topics of discussion when the school board meets Monday night. Will he return to work later this month at the end of a medical leave? Will the school board take action not to extend his contract? Is there an investigation under way regarding complaints against the superintendent? Is the school board working on a severance agreement with Breiner? Is there a way for the school district to end Breiner’s employment without paying him for the four remaining years on his contract? Those are among the questions school board members say they have been asked by members of the community in the weeks since Breiner took a medical leave in late November. Board members, individually and collectively, have issued two press releases urging community members to come to Monday’s meeting for answers to at least some of those questions. However, board members are reluctant to say much beyond what was in the written statements. Board President Phil Westmoreland has not returned repeated phone and email messages fix)m The News seeking ftirther clarification. At least one trustee - Wendy Day - questions whether Breiner’s contract should be renewed in light of all the controversies she said cast doubt on Breiner’s ability to effectively lead the district. What do you think? Share your opinion about our coverage at our online version of The Livingston Community News; mlive.com/livingston communitynews miive .com “We need to look long and hard at our options right now, (because) everything rises and falls on leadership,” she said. “It’s unfortunate we didn’t have a board that gave him accountability and direction, and that’s not fair.” In March, Breiner’s five-year contract automatically renews for another year, keeping it at five years, unless the board takes action not to renew it. “Discussions between board representatives and Mr. Breiner pertaining to (his future) employment status (have been taking place),” stated a press release issued jointly by the Board of Education last week. The release stated further that attorneys for the board and Breiner “have briefly discussed a possible severance agreement,” and that the board will meet with its attorney to discuss “all aspects of his employment.” Breiner’s contract does not have a provision for being fired for “just cause.” Some say that means that if the board decides to terminate his employment, it could end up paying up to $800,000 to buy out the remainder of his contract. However, Day says the district may not have to pay all that money. “It’s not a done SEE SCHOOLS, A4 Livingston's 82 precincts gear up for Tuesday's vote ELECTION 2008 GOP boasts full presidential field, Dems have limited number on ballot BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News Livingston County voters will join others around the state Tuesday at the polls to help select presidentii nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties. Voters at all of the county’s 82 precincts must decide in which party’s primary they wish to vote in as they enter their polling places. The Jan. 15 election is considered a “closed” primary, allowing registered voters to select a ballot fi"om one of the two parties, according to county Elections Coordinator Joan Runyan. “That be key (for voters to understand) because it has been some time since we’ve had a closed primaiy,” Runyan said. Voters must present photo identification at the polls or sign an affidavit stating that they do not have an ID. “That should not deter them at all from voting,” she said. “Also, they don’t have to be registered within a political party. They just have to be registered to vote,” Runyan added. Michigan votes one week SEE VOTE,A4 ■ John McCain here Sunday for town hall meeting, A4 Presidential primary election is Tuesday ■ When: Tuesday. Polls are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Where; Cast ballots at municipal election sites for individual communities. ■ Details; A full list of election polling places can be found at http;//co.livingston. mi.us/countyClerk/locations. htm along with other election information. ■ How to vote; The primary will be conducted as a "closed" primary. You may vote in either the Democratic primary or the Republican primary - not in both. You need not be a member of that party to vote, just a registered voter. At polling places, voters will be asked which party's primary they wish to vote in and they will receive a ballot for that party. Voters also must present photo identification at the polls, such as a Michigan driver's license, a U.S. passport or other state or federal ID card. ■ Registration; To find out if you're registered, visit this link; https;//services2.sos. state.mi.us/mivote/ ■ Who's on the ballots; Democratic primary: Hillary Rodham Clinton Christopher Dodd* Mike Gravel Dennis Kucinich Republican primary: Sam Brownback* Rudy Giuliani Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Tom Tancredo* Fred Thompson *Hds dropped out o f the presidential race ■ Political parties online: Livingston County Democrats: www.livcodemocrats.org Livingston County Republicans: www.livingstonrepublicans. com Source: Uvingston County Clerk., staffresearch INDEX Calendar, Volunteer listings; A7 Livingston Life A5-7 Rick Fitzgerald's column AS Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-2 For the record - Errors of fact will be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844-2004.Today's corrections appear on Page A2 and involve this topic: I Name corrected IN BRIEF Trial set in dog mauling case 'Trial and pretrial hearing dates have been set for an Iosco Township woman charged in connection with fatal dog attacks on two Livingston County residents. A pretrial hearing for Diane Coclmell has been scheduled for Feb. 11 before Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Stanley Latreille. A status conference is set for March 21 and - in the event a plea bargain cannot be reached - the trial is scheduled for March 24. Cockrell was bound over by District Judge Theresa Brennan at the conclusion of a Dec. 27 preliminary examination. She is charged with two felony counts of possessing dangerous animals causing death, carrying a maximum, 15-year prison term, and a misdemeanor offense of allowing dogs to stray. Police say four dogs owned by Cockrell attacked and killed Cheryl Harper, 56, and Edward Gierlach, 91, on Sept. 13 after escaping from the Cockrell property on Crofoot Road in Iosco Township. - From News staff reports INSIDE Being diverse The Livingston Diversity Council will host a luncheon Jan. 18 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A3 On stage Community theater groups flourish in the county. AS Testing time Local officials urging homeowners to test for radon. A8 8 straight? Two area teams seek to extend their championship streaks. B1 i A2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 1 1, 20 08 Howell teens test civics knowledge 33 students headed to Lansing for statewide competition today BY T O M TOLEN The Livingston Community News The Howell High School class “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution,” which recently won the 8th Congressional District competition on constitutional law, was to compete today in the state finals with 11 other schools in Lansing. The teacher is Mark Oglesby, who teaches constitutional government; he was named teacher of the year for the Howell Public Schools last fall. The competition is sponsored by the National Center for Civic Education (www. civiced.org). The main goal of the organization is “to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students.” “This class helps develop teamwork skills, research skills, editing and writing and presentation skills,” Oglesby says. Oglesby says the Grand Rapids and East Kentwood school districts are traditionally the powerhouse schools in the state competition, but he thinks Howell has a chance of unseating them this year, making it eligible for the nationals. It is the seventh year Howell has been in the state competition, and Oglesby has taught the class for six of those years. This year, Howell has sue teams and 33 students entered. Howell advanced to the finals by defeating Mason in the districts in November. Oglesby says teamwork, in particular, is essential in the program. “This is a collaborative activity and you can’t have one dominant person,” he says. “If you have one dominant person who answers most of the questions, that’s going to hurt the group.” Students in the class, which meets during first hour, are enthusiastic about the class. “What sets this class apart from the regular civics class FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PtSELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Teacher Mark Oglesby works with students from his "We the People" class last fall at Howell High School at the Parker Campus. The students recently won the 8th Congressional District competition on constitutional law and were to compete today in the state finals with 11 other schools. 'What sets this class apart from the regular civics class is we are taught to think critically about issues and apply it to our life today, rather than just reading the textbook.' Tanya Sipes, Howell High School senior is we are taught to think critically about issues and apply it to our life today, rather than just reading the textbook,” says senior Tanya Sipes. “His class (promotes) critical thinking,” says senior Spencer Morrell. Before taking the class, “I didn’t understand how important it is to exercise your rights as an American citizen,” Sipes says. The Howell contingent finished runner-up in 2005 and placed third in each of the last two years. Oglesby taught the course for several years in the Seattle area, where his 1997 team won the state competition and finished fourth in the nationals. Oglesby brought the program to Howell High when he moved to Michigan. In the competition, each team is assigned a different subject: One has the history and philosophical foundation of government; another the framing of the U.S. Constitution; a third the implementation of the Constitution and so on. The teams are asked questions by a panel of judges, and are not allowed to have any notes or written materials. Based on their responses, they are then scored in six areas; Constitutional application, reasoning, responsiveness, supportive evidence, knowledge and understanding, and participation. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ Hving5toncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Official: Cemetery flags were not tossed Brighton resident says she found flags in trash bin Frbm News staff reports At last week’s Brighton City Council meeting. Public Services Director Matt Schindewolf defended city cemetery workers, saying they do not throw away the small American flags that are placed next to the graves of military veterans. Schindewolf gave a report that was prompted by an appearance at the Dec. 20 council meeting by Brighton resident Pat Cole, who brought in a large number of the small flags she said she had taken out of a cemetery Dumpster. Cole called it a “desecration,” saying they should be disposed of properly and not tossed in a trash receptacle. Cemetery Sexton Scott Sage also gave a presentation to council last week, describing his duties and general cemetery operations. Sage said the flags are typically removed by the American Legion after Veterans Day, and any damaged flags are stored in the cemetery garage until picked up by the veterans’ group. At the meeting. Cole presented the flags she had retrieved to Dick Price, second vice commander of American Legion Post 4357 in Brighton, who was in attendance, and who said they would be disposed of properly. LETTER Consider benefits of vegetarianism This has indeed been the year of eating dangerously. Consumer Reports got things rolling by reporting that 83 percent of all raw chickens harbor Campylobacter or salmonella, leading causes of foodborne disease. Spring and summer brought 20 recalls of 30 million pounds of ground beef contaminated with lethal E. coli. All through the year, two dozen scientific reports, including a mammoth one by the World Cancer Research F\md, linked meat and dairy consumption with elevated risk of colon, stomach, pancreatic, prostate, breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers. A dozen more reports linked meat and dairy with obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. A survey of 30,000 children by the National Center for Health Statistics indicated an alarming rise in high blood pressure. a precursor to heart attack and stroke. Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The 11th Hour” documentary reminded us that, according to the U.N., animal agriculture accounts for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions - more than automobiles. The national uproar over Michael Vick’s brutal dog fighting operation made us wonder why we tolerate the brutal treatment and slaughter of billions of cows, pigs, and other innocent, sentient animals for our dinner table. The dawn of the new year Is a great time to explore the rich variety of veggie burgers, dogs, deli slices, heat-and-eat dinners, and soy-based milk, cheese, and ice cream in our local supermarket, as well as the traditional vegetables, nuts, grains, and fruits. It’s the one new y e a r’s resolution that’s easy and fun to keep. Write us Send correspondence to: Letters, The Livingston Community NevYS, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, 48116. Fax to (810) 844-2040. E-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. FOR THE RECORD Errors of fact will be corrected in this space. Maurice Mercier, Brighton Name corrected The last name of Hartland swimmer Braden Ayers was incorrectly identified as “Harris” in a Jan. 4 story in the sports section. Officials keep eye on rain-soaked area Hamburg preparing in case Huron River reaches flood stage B Y L E A N N E S M IT H The Livingston Community News Hamburg Township officials earlier this week were preparing for rising waters that could put the Huron River above its 6.5-foot flood stage by the end of the week. “With what we have forecast ... we’re pretty confident the Huron River will reach flood stage in Hamburg Township by sometime on Friday and possibly crest late in the weekend,” said Danny Costello, a hydrologist with the National Weather Service at the Detroit-Pontiac Forecast Office in White Lake. Despite additional rainfall overnight Tuesday, a flood warning had not been issued by Wednesday morning. The level of the river at Hamburg was measured at 5.45 feet then. Plans to put the county’s sandbagging equipment to work if the river flows over its banks were started by Township Supervisor Cindy Pine around noon Tuesday following a meeting with township fire and police officials. Green Oak Township and Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere. “If we don’t have to use it, that’s wonderful, but if we do, we want to be ready,” Pine said. “We start sandbagging as soon as we reach flood stage.” Early predictions indicated waters could exceed 6.8 feet. Pine said. That’s about the level the river reached after steady rains in May 2006. Residents typically will not find water in their homes until the river level hits at least 7 feet, officials said. It went to about 7.4 feet in the township in January 2005 under weather conditions similar to those that melted snow and produced rain this week. “We are lucky this time that the snow melted and drained before the rain started, instead of happening at the same time,” Costello said. Hamburg Township’s worst flooding occurred on Ore Lake and Little Ore Lake in June 2004 when the river reached 2 feet above flood stage. Since then, the township has formed a hazard mitigation committee, which has organized weed harvesting and annual river clean-up days in the spring to keep water flowing. Hamburg and Green Oak townships and the Livingston County Board of Commissioners last August also jointly matched an $8,900 contribution from the U.S. Geological Survey to fund a streamgauging station on the Huron River near Hamburg Road in Hamburg Township to monitor river levels. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. IN BRIEF Genoa Twp. Chamber awards banquet Thursday The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber awards banquet from 11:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. Thursday at Crystal Gardens Banquet and Conference Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., between Brighton and Howell. The event recognizes the accomplishments of the chamber and its divisions, the Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell Chamber of Commerce and the Whitmore Lake Chamber of Commerce, in the past year. All members and businesses interested in joining the chamber are invited to attend. Cost is $30 per person. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce at 810-227-5086. The award honors those who make the Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg Township area a good place to live. It is named after Pedersen, a former township Planning Commission chairman and longtime businessman. To nominate someone, send the person’s name and a brief description of how he or she has made the community a better place in the past year to: Hamburg Kiwanis Club Citizen of the Year Award, PO. Box 565, Hamburg, MI 48139. Those making nominations also should include their name and contact information. Past winners of the award are Joanna Hardesty, Mike Couchman, Rick Glazer, Chuck Plante and Pedersen. For more information, call Don Packard at 734-878-6868. in need of snow removal, prescriptions, food or any other emergency need. Call the OLHSA office at 517- 546-8500 for assistance. Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 23 Livingston County Rogers re-elected as board chairman Howell City community policing underway Howell Police Chief George Basar and his staff are working on a community policing program whereby uniformed officers will be responsible for designated areas of the community. Under the program, still in the planning stages, 11 officers will split the city into sections and follow up on reports filed from residents and business owners within their assigned sections. Community policing, according to Basar, connects residents and business owners with members of the police department, ensures that eveiy call to the department is followed, up on and helps instill a sense of partnership and pride with city employees. The Livingston County Board of Commissioners reelected Bill Rogers, R-Genoa Township, as chairman for 2008 at its meeting Monday. Rogers also is running for the 66th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives this year. He says he will easily be able to handle his duties as board of commissioners chairman for the full year while running for state office. “Actually, I think running for state office will enhance it,” Rogers says. “I’ll be going to Lansing, working on issues at the state level, and will be able to discuss those issues in an informed manner with the board and residents,” he says. Also at the meeting, Maggie Jones, R-Brighton Township, was re-elected the board’s vice chairwoman. The board set the regular full board meetings for the first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. in commissioners’ chambers, on the second floor of the county administration building, at 304 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell. The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is hosting its 18th Walk for Warmth fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W Grand River Ave. OLHSA is looking for companies, schools and organizations willing to form a team. Interested team captains can contact Monica Cory at 517- 546-8500 or monicacLg OLHSA. org for more information and team packets. Flmds raised help families who have had their heat turned off or who are facing a shut-off. It’s OLHSA’s only fundraising event, with 100 percent of the donations received going to Livingston County residents in need. Marion Twp. Adult classes to resume at LCC Classes at the Adult Center for Enrichment, ACE, will resume the week of Jan. 21 at the Lansing Community College wing of Parker High School on County Road D-19 and Wright Road. Classes to be offered are “Spanish for Beginners,” “Understanding and Appreciating Art,” “Comparing World Religions,” “History of American Foreign Policy Since 1945,” “Spaceship Earth,’’ “Spirituality and Personality” “Exploring the Planet and its Inhabitants,” “Introduction to Computers” and “Introduction to Microsoft Word.” Cost per class is $30. Registration: 517-545-3522 or www. acelc.org. Details: 810-229-9901. Hamburg Twp. Applications taken for citizen award Neighbors asked to check on seniors Pinckney Christmas tree pickup is Monday Applications are being accepted through Tuesday for the 2007 Marv Pedersen Citizen of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Hamburg Kiwanis Club. 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A-3 To see additional ads from the past week go to: Shopping.mlive.com i i i 1 k T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 11, 20 08 A 3 ' Local ru ral a d v o c a te Je an W y lie -A b b e d ie s r She hosted Farm Bureau's Project RED B Y L E A N N E S M IT H The Livingston Community News A Howell Township woman who personified Livingston County’s rural heritage in more ways than one has died. Jean Wylie-Abbe, known by her many friends as Jeannie, was 71. She suffered a stroke Jan. 3 and died Monday at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. Besides reaching out to many through her m embership at Howell Township’s Marr Community Bible Church, 4494 Burkhart Road, she has introduced hundreds of area third-graders to farm life as host of the Livingston County Farm Bureau’s Rural Education Day, called Project RED. “As my wife said, some people leave a big hole when they die, but Jeannie leaves a crater,” said the Rev. Stan Szelkowski of Marr Community Bible Church. Through the church, she carried on the country way of helping others by being active in its children’s programs and ministries, and by reaching out to, those in need with strength, support, kindness and a home-cooked meal, Szelkowski said. Wylie-Abbe was raised in Livingston County and went to school in Hartland at a time when nearly everyone in her class lived on a farm 1 Jean Wylie- %1 Abbe, of :1 Howell •' i1 Township 1 died Jan. 14. 1 She was 71. I COURTESY J JOYCE FISHER and milked a few cows. As the county’s farms began to fade and their fields became residential and commercial developments, she opted to host Project RED. For the last five years, her 30-acre Howell Township farm has introduced kids to how horses are shod, how bees make honey, how a dog herds sheep, how a garden grows and the way pigs, cattle, horses, rabbits, chickens, goats and sheep sound, feel and smell. For this effort, she was named Michigan Farm Bureau’s volunteer of the month in June 2007. “It’s a good day,” Wylie-Abbe said at last May’s Project RED. “Doing this is really fun for me. I love to see the kids outside running around and feeling the animals and learning how they work.” Wylie-Abbe’s cheerfulness, humor and passion for animals and fai'ming made the annual event a success, said Deb Holmes, Livingston County Farm Bureau administrative manager. “She was so humble,” Holmes said. “She acted like we were doing her a favor by bringing more than 600 children to her farm every year. She was a rare treat of a person who was loved and valued by everyone who knew her.” Wylie-Abbe also was involved in Livingston County 4-H and opened her farm to its therapeutic horse riding program. She was a member of the county’s Farmer’s Club and the Michigan Harness Horseman Association and a volunteer with the Livingston County Jail’s volunteer ministry program. Wylie-Abbe is survived by her husband, Marv, and daughter, Jan Wylie-Klatt, and son and daughter-inlaw, Jon and Sarah Wylie, who live on or near the farm; stepchildren Lynette and Jeff England, Cynthia Abbe and Trent and Naomi Abbe, all of Fowlerville; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Jack Wylie, a former Howell Township supervisor, and her second husband, Jerry Dean. BXmeral services took place Thursday at Handy Township’s United Brethren in Christ Church. Burial is in Howell Township’s Pioneer Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Marr Community Bible Church. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com orat810-844-d'' Chamber speakeis look for economic silver lining But challenges remain in year ahead B Y R IC K F IT Z G E R A L D The Livingston Community News They tried to sound optimistic. That’s not easy when the topic is the Michigan economy. B ut four speakers at a Howell Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting earlier this week gave it their best shot as they offered forecasts of the economy in the year ahead. Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist at Comerica Bank, found a silver lining amid numbers that show Michigan has been in a one-state recession for the past four years. “It’s not as bad as it used to be,” he said. Linda Barnwell, a Livingston County real estate agent, said despite all the news about high foreclosure rates and declining home sales prices, it’s a great time to buy a home in Livingston County. “Houses are stiU selling and people are still buying,” she said. Rick Scofield of May and Scofield, a Fowlerville-based auto supplier, said manufacturers that diversify into the defense, health care or plastics industries will fare the best in the coming year. Real change for manufacturers “will take longer than the next 12 months,” he said. Denise Down, owner of Down Home Interiors in Howell, said there will be rough weather ahead for the retail segment. She urged local retailers to “give customers your best” in products, value and customer service to thrive in tough times. It was Johnson who spent the most time talking about the numbers. He said things are not as bad nationally as most people might think. He said inventory of unsold single-family homes is twice as high across the nation as it should be and home prices still need to come down another 10 percent to get in line with the nation’s median income. But he said those negatives are largely offset by a U.S. trade deficit that has declined by 10 percent over the past 12 months as exports have increased 14 percent. While job growth across the nation has slowed, it has slowed in a controlled fashion that “gives me hope that we won’t see it really plummet” in the coming year, he said. Johnson also warned that rising energy prices could eat up an additional $60 billion nationwide in spending - a 30 percent increase over 2007 - which would have an impact on what else Americans can spend money on. That’s why, he said, he is predicting that it will be “a coin toss” between sluggish growth of around 1 percent for the U.S. economy or no growth at all in the coming year. The only ray of hope Johnson could find for Michigan was that the “very tough” transition away from autodependent jobs is under way. He said there has been a 3 percentage point decline in the number of Michiganders working directly in the auto industry. The upcoming year will be a tough year for Michigan, but he said the good news is that the state’s economy is “less cyclically sensitive” to changes in the U.S. economy. StiU, his answer to his own rhetorical question did not fiU his audience with hope: “Is there Ught at the end of the tunnel? “Maybe... a fi-eight train.” Rick Fitzgerald can be reached a t rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Volunteers so u g h t for stonefly count From News staff reports The Huron River Watershed Council is seeking volunteers for its annual stonefly count Jan. 26. These underwater creatures come to life only during the winter months when most fish are too sluggish ^ to eat them. Volunteers will " work with a trained leader at sites throughout Livingston and Washtenaw counties. Volunteers are asked to register by Monday. Volunteers will help with a long-term study of the en- ^ vironment because aquatic insects, by their sensitivity to environmental conditions, tell researchers about problems in the river and its streams. No prior knowledge or training is required, and chil- COURTESY. JOAN MARTIN Fred Hanert, Jill Money and Steve Howard enjoy the hot chocolate after last year's stonefly count. Register by Jan. 14 to help with this year's count. dren are welcome if each one is accompanied by an adult. The process takes about five hours, working either a Oceola Twp. parcel donated to land conservancy COURTESY, SARA THOMAS Rattlesnake grass, sweet scented water lily, and the wild black currant arejust a few of the unique plant species that exist on property recently donated to the Livingston Land Conservancy. This 8-acre wetland - now known as the Logan Lakes Nature Preserve - is on Hughes Road (south of M-59), Oceola Township and is part of a vast wetland complex in the Logan Lakes ecosystem. Dianne and Ron Winfrey and Jo Anne and John Normile donated the property in memory of Dianne and Jo Anne's parents, Victoria and Joseph Fink who purchased the property in 1971. For more information call 810-229-3290 or visit the Web site www.livingstonlandconservancy.org. Diversity council hosts MLK Day event for 17 years in grades three, seven and eight before moving on to conduct this exercise for larger groups outside the school system, including educators at a White House Conference on Children and Youth. Her exercise became a highly acclaimed television special entitled “A Class Divided” by PBS-Frontline. Reservations for the luncheon can be made at the Livingston Diversity Council Web site, www.livingstondiversity. org. Individual tickets are $25. Tables of eight may be reserved for $160. From News staff reports The Livingston Diversity Council will host a Jan. 18 luncheon featuring Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer and diversity trainer, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event will be at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Elliott will explore the problems of racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and ethnocentrism and the responsibility shared by all for illuminating them in and eliminating them from ourselves and our environment. “This is a unique opportunity to see and hear Jane Elliott right here in Livingston County,” said Steve Manor, Diversity Council president. “We look forward to welcoming her to our community.” In 1968, the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jane Elliott, then a teacher in a small, allwhite town in Iowa, divided her third-grade class into blue-eyed and brown-eyed children and began a lesson in bigotry. She conducted this exercise If your SH INGLES have D ISA PPEA RED but the PAIN hasn’t, join our research study. Do You Have Pain after Shingles? 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Polls Tuesday wUl be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Conway Township, a handful of people also will be given an opportunity to select a “no party declaration” ballot to vote on school issues for the Morrice School District if they do not wish to cast a ballot in the presidential primaiy. Michigan’s jump to a mid- January primary prompted the Republican National Committee vote to deprive Michigan of half its 60 delegates and the Democratic National Committee to strip Michigan of all its delegates to national conventions. However, local leaders of both parties said they anticipate those decisions will be reversed before each party’s conventions when delegates officially nominate a candidate. Each political party’s primary has a different twist this year in Michigan. Democrats have a limited number of candidates on the ballot: New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd (who has dropped out of the race), former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel and U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. Others, including freshman U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, have chosen not to be on Michigan’s ballot. Livingston County Democratic Party Chairman Matt Evans said they have opted out because of the national parly’s punishment due to Michigan’s early election date. “There are a lot of people upset at the party leadership - how that’s going to equate to votes, I don’t know,” he said. “We want to encourage everyone to come out to vote. And anyone who supports one of the candidates whose name does not appear on the ballot to show up and vote uncommitted.” Runyan noted that there are no approved write-in candidates so voters in the Democratic primaiy may either vote for one of the named candidates or check the “imcommitted” box to have their vote coimt. Votes will be invalid for anyone writing in a name, she said. Uncommitted votes will allow the Democratic leadership to determine which candidate receives the delegates. On the Republican side, the primary will allow voters to select from a full slate of candidates: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, Arizona Sen. John McCain, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter. The names of two candidates who already have dropped out of the race, Sam Brownback and Tom Tancredo, also will be on the ballot. “The excitement here is pretty good,” said Livingston County Republican Chairman Allan Filip. “We’re getting some presidential cEmdidates through the area. Michigan could be critical to a couple of candidates. McCain will appear at an event Sunday in Genoa Township and a GOP party in Howell on Saturday afternoon could bring through such candidates as Hunter, Paul and possibly Romney or his wife, Ann, Filip said. Runyan said voter turnout Tuesday will be hard to predict, especially as candidates rolled through this week’s first primary election in New Hampshire. “It’s hard to guess, it really is,” she said. “You can see the momentum building.” News bureau and wire reports contributed to this story. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t810-844-2005. SCHOOLS F R O M A 1 Board questioning surveillance video deal,” she says. “It would be incorrect to imply that the district must pay him $800,000,” she said, without elaborating. Another issue expected to get an airing Monday is a siu"- veillance video which reportedly showed Breiner removing about a dozen boxes of items fiDm the administration building office over the Thanksgiving holiday and while he was on leave. “Personally, I think he was simply cleaning up his office and he did not take anything that belonged to the district,” said Boai^ Vice President Jeannine Pratt. “However, it is appropriate for the board to question the removal of 13 boxes, and we have done that,” Pratt said. Day said she would like an accounting of what was in the boxes, and why it was necessary to remove them. “I’m wondering about what you fill a dozen boxes with,” she said. Still, she doesn’t think anything inappropriate was removed. “I don’t think any of us have an idea there was anything sinister about it,” Day said. On another matter pertaining to the superintendent, board members say they can’t comment on alleged complaints about a “hostile work environment” complaint against Bremer. Former board member Dean Mifier recently released to county media outlets e-mails that he has said indicate employee complaints about the superintendent are being investigated. Miller has not returned phone calls from The News about the e-mails. In the Jan. 4 news release, the school board stated the Thrun Law Firm in Lansing has been requested to investigate “possible” complaints, while declining to divulge “the nature of the investigation and the subject of any complaints.” “I’ve never h e ^ anyone say anything about a hostile work environment,” said Board Secretary Kim Shumaker, who was appointed nearly three months ago to fill a vacancy. “We’ve been advised (by district legal counsel) not to comment on these things right now,” Day said. The press release cites the need to protect the district while protecting Breiner’s rights. Shumaker, for one, said she backs Breiner. “1 personally have a great deal of respect for (Breiner),” she said. “£f he is interested in being here, he has a brilliant mind and could continue to do good things. My first (concern) is that he is healthy, his personal health comes firet.” On a separate matter, Pratt said the investigation into the sexual assault of a 7-year-old on a Howell school bus seven months ago is nearing completion. “The bus investigation is in the final stages, and the board has expressed their desire with our legal counsel to get it wrapped up,” Pratt said. She said the results will be released to the public, “once we receive the report and are able to digest the findings.” Two boys, ages 9 and 11, have been charged in the assault. Breiner has said he was not made aware of the sexual assault until September, and what he - and certain other administrators - knew, and when they knew it, remains under investigation. “The public has been waiting patiently, and they’re doing a toorough job, which is good,” Day said. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. SAFE ROUTES FRO M A1 As walking decreased, obesity increased tion in class.” Country joined nearly 400 Michigan schools in hosting a Safe Routes to School “Walk to School Day” last October. At least 100 families took part, said Sandy McCoy, a parent who organized the event. “It was a real community activity with parents walking or riding along with their kids and talking to each other,” she said. A lot of families didn’t continue the activity after that day was over, McCoy said, but she hopes that will change in the spring when an effort begins to make walking or riding bikes to Country a weekly event. “I’m very hopefiil it will catch on,” McCoy said. “We just need to educate parents and kids about ‘stranger danger’ and other safety issues.” Jannie and Elfie Loubser and their four children moved to Hamburg Township last April from the large South African city of Pretoria, where walking or riding bikes was neither practical nor safe. Their 9-yearold daughter, Heidi, a Country fourth-grader, now rides her pink bike to and from school every day as weather permits. “I’d rather do this than ride the bus,” Heidi said. “I like the fresh air, and it’s a lot quicker.” About 20 minutes quicker, said her mother Elfie, \\Wch makes getting to after-school ballet and gymnastics classes a lot easier, too. “It’s such fun getting exercise while doing the things that you need to do,” Elfie Loubser Heidi Loubser waves goodbye to her mom as she heads into school. Whenever the weather allows, the fourthgrader rides her bike along the Lakelands Trail to get to Country Elementary. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS said. “This gives Heidi such wonderftd independence. I see it when she gets dressed and puts her baclqjack on every morning.” One of the biggest obstacles in kids walking or biking to school is overcoming parents’ fears of safety. Safe Routes to School addresses this by encouraging “walking school buses,” where parents join their Idds along the route in a kind of convoy. Using the Lakelands TVail, which runs behind Country and prohibits motorized vehicles, also gets rid of a lot of the anxiety of kids being hit by cars. “I like this idea,” said Hamburg Township Police Chief Steve Luciano. “Anything that gets kids to and fi'om school safely under parent supervision and relieves the big issue of traffic congestion we have on our roads is wise.” The Friends of the Lakelands TIail, with funds finm the annual Helluva Rodeo, is helping Country pilot its program. They hope to write a grant for federal funds to create connector paths from the trail to the school, said John Calvert, Friend’s chairman. If this works, similar Safe Routes to School programs could be set up at neighboring Pinckney and Lakeland elementary schools, he said. “This is a long-term thing to change basic attitudes about fitness, reducing traffic and cutting gas costs,” Calvert said. “With the way our health trends are going, our children are going to have a shorter life expectancy than we have because of obesity and lack of exercise. We need to do something.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2011. McCain to visit Genoa Sunday ELECTION 2008 Local GOP also invites candidates to event Saturday From News staff and wire reports Fresh off last Itiesday’s win in the New Hampshire GOP primary, presidential hopeful John McCain will swing through Livingston County on Srmday for a 2 p.m. town hall meeting at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township^ The local GOP also is hosting a Saturday pre-primary event in which all of the Republican presidential candidates have been invited to attend. Livingston County Republican Party Chairman Allan Filip said several candidates had shown an interest and may attend the i event, which will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Shark Club on D- 19 south of Howell Cost for the event is $20 per person. Those interested should e-mail info(® LivingstonRepublicans.com or call 810-632-5503. McCain’s Simday event is being coordinated by former Livingston County Republican chairwoman and Hamburg Township Supervisor Cindy Pine, who put her support behind the Arizona senator last spring. She said local supporters invited McCain to visit as part of his campaign’s Straight Tblk bus tour. “He has been very straightforward in his message,” she said, this week. “He is a leader who could move right in to the role of president on inauguration day and that’s important to me.” Doors to the free event open at 1:30 p.m. Local military veterans be given priority seating, while others attending will be in an area for standing. Pine suggests that local veterans interested in attending contact Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, campaigning this week in New Hampshire. The Arizona senator is scheduled to appear at a town hall meeting Sunday afternoon in Genoa Township. their local VFW or American Legion halls immediately so seating can be counted and arranged by the end of this week. Others canjust show up for the scheduled event. ^ “We’re hoping to have 300- 400 people and we can hold more,” l ^ e said. McCain will speak for 15 minutes and then take 15 minutes or more of questions in the town hall-style meeting. g While Pine has endorsed Me- " Cain, others in the local GOP are supporting other Republican hopefuls. Filip, for example, has put his support behind IVCtt Romney. Pine said despite the differences, “we have remained friendly throughout. We’ve been able to not be confrontational about it. It’s important not to make it personal.” Ciystk Gardens is at 5768 E. Grand River Ave., on the south side of Grand River between Howell and Brighton. On the Web: www. livingstonrepublicans.com; johnmccain.com; MICOP.org. 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Your generosity helped bring smiles to the faces of so many children in our communities. Thank you for sharing! Art Van is pleased to offer ongoing community support, in-store events and contests. Visit the Special Events page at artvan.com for a current list of events and locations. ART VAN LOCATIONS ANN ARBOR 425 E. Eisenhower Pky. 734,747.7170 / HOWELL 4101 E. Grand River 517.552.0720 NOVI 27775 Novi Rd, 248.348.8922 i . A 5 / T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N EW S FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 1 , 2 0 0 8 Sh are y o u r news at 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, A6 Calendars, A7 Volunteers, A7 Real Estate & Building, A8 LIVINGSTON LIFE RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News * Kindness brightens woman's year New Year’s weekend did not get off to the best start for Kathleen Mattice. But it ended on a high note thanks to the kindness of others. Mattice was so moved by those who helped her that she wrote us a note, calling them the “Good Samaritans” of the Brighton area. She’s vowing to pass along to others the kindness that was shown to her. The troubles for Mattice, who lives in a neighborhood near Rickett and Lee roads just south of Brighton, started on New Year’s Eve when her dog ran off. This wasn’t the first time Sheba, a Labrador-chow ^ mbc she got from Last Chance Rescue had run away. The dog typically finds her way home, but in time, Mattice and her family went searching for her. As the night wore on, snow began to fall. When fire- ^ works exploded to mark the " start of the new year, they worried that something awful had happened to their dog. As the new year dawned under a foot of snow, not only had Sheba not returned home, but now they had a snowblower that wouldn’t start. Using the broken snowblower more as an excuse to again look for Sheba, Mattice had her husband, Dan, loaded it into the van. She would go get the new sparkplug they thought it needed ... and look for the dog along the way. “As I drove slowly onto Plickett Road looking for our pet, I felt sure she was under a blanm ket of snow in a ditch,” Mattice wrote. “ Suddenly the phone in my hand began to ring.” It was a woman calling from Last Chance Rescue. The agency was contacted through information on Sheba’s tag. _ The woman explained that V someone had picked up Sheba and taken her to Woodland Animal Hospital. Their dog could be picked up the next day. What Mattice did not now at the time was that Sheba crossed paths with just the right person. Christina Ary, a veterinary technician at Woodland, had spotted Sheba crossing Rickett Road on New Year’s Eve. She pulled into a parking lot and called out to the dog. “I could tell she was nervous,” said Ary who has four dogs of her own. So she opened her car door, took a few steps away and called out again: “Want to go for a ride?!” Sheba ^ jumped right in. " As it turns out. Ary has used that approach to pick up at least 10 stray dogs in the past year, taking most to Woodland until owners could be contacted. With her dog safe, Mattice still had a faulty snowblower f t to deal with. So she headed to ^ the Brighton Auto Zone store, where she had been able to get a new taillight for her van a while back. After a quick look, manager Eric Schooley could see it was more than just a bad plug. Mattice says he fiddled with her snowblower for an hour. Schooley says she stopped by at a good time when he wasn’t too busy, so he thought he would tiy to help. In the end he rigged up a temporary fix that got it running that day and told Mattice where she could get the part she needed. To say that Kathleen Mattice was blown away by these 1^ acts of kindness would not be an overstatement. Both were strangers who went out of their way to help and refused payment for their services. So she made a resolution for the new yean To “look for op- ^portunities to show care and "kindness above and beyond what is expected.” Now that’s a resolution. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2004. All the county's a stage ■Community theater brings families, local thespians together B Y L A U R IE H U M P H R E Y The Livingston Community News If the mention of community theater conjures up images of a group of people casually getting together for a couple practices before opening up a performance from a half-decorated stage quickly set up behind a floral bed sh e e t... your image is a little out of date. Community theater, with at least five established groups operating in Livingston County, “has grown into a nice, tight, well-oiled machine,” says Kris Lovill, president of The Pinckney Players. Collectively those five groups report a membership of some 3,000 people, most from Livingston County, but also coming from Oakland and Washtenaw counties. The five groups are: ■ The Livingston Players. ■ The Pinckney Players, which includes their Jr. Pinckney Players. ■ The Phoenix Players and (junior) Phire Phlies. ■ The Hartland Players, made up of the adult Main Stage theater group and Encore Youth Theatre. ■ The Community Theatre of Howell. SEE THEATER, A6 FILE:JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Lea Wierciochis helps paint the set for a Community Theatre of Howell production. There are five established community theater groups based in Livingston County that, combined, have more than 3,000 people participating. Staging some fun JIM JAGDFaO.SPECIALTOTHE NEWS The Pettengill family of Hamburg Township: From left, Geoff; Nicholas, 12; Natalie, 10; and Lesley. The family has become involved with community theater with productions of The Pinckney Players and Community Theatre of Howell. Family shares time in theater groups Pettengills of Hannburg find it's a good way to be together B Y L A U R IE H U M P H R E Y The Livingston Community News As kids, Geoff and Lesley Pettengill never imagined they would be involved in community theater. They had no ambition to be on stage, to devote three nights a week to productions or to spend free time building sets, rehearsing lines and learning dance routines. “It’s amazing what you’ll do for your kids,” says Geoff Pettengill, who got recruited for his first part simply because he was sitting in the audience waiting for his daughter to finish re hearsals. “They always need men,” he adds. But by all accounts, the Hamburg Township couple couldn’t be happier with the decision they made to get involved in theater four years ago. “It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s a fun atmosphere,” says Lesley Pettengill. “The juggling (of work, school and homework schedules) is worth it.” The Pettengills - Geoff, 41, Lesley, 44, Nick, 12, and Natalie, 10 - have been in 16 community theater performances collectively. They do not necessarily all participate in the same productions, and they do not necessarily 'It's one big party for almost three months (the time is takes to put on a performance.) ... What else can you do as a family nowadays?' Lesley Pettengill of Hamburg Township always get the roles they want. It has even worked out that one family member would get a stage role, while others were passed over. But in their “community theater family,” there is always somewhere to fit in. The family performs with The Pinckney Players and Community Theatre of Howell. “We have all made such good friends,” says Lesley Pettinglll, who prefers to work- behind the scenes. A mom and part-time nurse, she is regularly called on to help with make-up, costumes, scenery - “I’ll SEE FAM IL Y ,A6 Community theater groups in Livingston County Vera Cunningham, right, directs a Community Theatre of Howell production. Community Theatre of Howell ■ Membership: About 800. ■ Where members come from: Most from Livingston County (Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Fowlerville) and Webberville. ■ When group started: 1985. ■ Where perform: Howell High School Freshman Campus Auditorium, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ Upcoming performances: "Escanaba in da Moonlight": Friday-Sunday, Feb. 1-10. Friday and Saturday showtimes, 8 p.m.; Sunday show times, 2 p.m. "Cabaret": Friday-Sunday, May 9-18. Friday and Saturday show times, 8 p.m.; Sunday show times, 2 p.m. "Mulan Jr,": Spring performance. Dates and times to be determined. ■ Tickets: Musicals are $18 for adults, $16 for students or seniors; nonmusicals are $15 for adults, $13 for students or seniors. Advance sale prices are discounted $2. Youth shows are $10. ■ Web site: www.cththeatre.org. Dylan Kert and Joshua Whitson during a 2006 Hartland Players show. The Hartland Players ■ Membership: 85 (includes adult Main Stage group and Encore Youth Theatre). ■ Where members come from: Most from Livingston County (Hartland, Brighton, Howell) Fenton, Highland, White Lake and Milford. ■ When group started: 1966. ■ Where perform: Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Hartland Road, (Encore also performs at the Performing Arts Center in the old Hartland High School.) ■ Upcoming performances: "I Hate Hamlet": Friday-Sunday, Feb. 15-24. Friday and Saturday show times, 8 p.m.; Sunday show times, 2 p.m. "Willy Wonka Jr.": Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. "Oliver": Friday-Sunday, May 3-10. Friday and Saturday show times, 8 p.m.; Sunday show time, 3 p.m. ■ Tickets: Main Stage musicals are $14 for adults, $12 for students and seniors; Main Stage nonmusicals are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Youth shows are $5. ■ Web site: www.hartlandplayers.org. Phoenix Players, Phire Phlies ■ Membership: 70. ■ Where members come from: Most from Livingston County (Brighton, Howell, South Lyon) and Ann Arbor. ■ When group started: 2004. ■ Where perform: South Lyon Theater, 126 E. Lake St., South Lyon. ■ Upcoming performances: "Waking Beauty" (Youth Ensemble): Friday-Sunday, Feb. 29-March 9. Friday showtimes, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday show times, 7 p.m.; Sunday show times, 2 p.m. "Proposals": Friday- Sunday, April 25-May 4. Friday showtimes, 8 p.m.; Saturday show times, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday show times, 2 p.m. ■ Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children. ■ Web site: www. thephoenixplayers. org. A rehearsal of "Til Death Do Us Part," a production of the Livingston Players. Sabra Satz-Kojis as Susan B. Anthony in a recent Phoenix Players production. Livingston Players ■ Membership: 50. ■ Where members come from: Most from Livingston County (Brighton, Howell, Pinckney) and New Hudson. ■ When group started: 1962. ■ Where perform: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township, ■ Upcoming performances: "Amy's Wish": Friday-Saturday, March 14-15, at 7:30 p.m. "'Til Death Do Us Part" (dinner theater production): Friday, April 11,7:30 p.m. ■ Tickets: $20: $38 for dinner theater. ■ Web site: www.livingstonplayers.org. Jeff Jackowski and Angela Miller in the Pinckney Players'2006 production of "Seussical the Musical." Pinckney Players, Jr Players ■ Membership: Mailing list of about 2,000. ■ Where members come from: Most from Livingston County (Pinckney, Brighton, Howell, South Lyon) Ann Arbor and Whitmore Lake. ■ When group started: 1991. ■ Where perform: Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre, M-36, Pinckney. ■ Upcoming performances: "Orphan Train": Friday-Sunday, April 5-13. Friday and Saturday show times, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday show times, 2 p.m. ■ Tickets: $13 for adults, $11 for students or seniors. ■ Web site: www.pinckneyplayers.com. A6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 1 , 2 0 0 8 COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK M u s ic a l g if t Jeff Sexton, Jody Miller, Heidi Watters, John Engerson and Don Clafin all benefited from the Gift of Music program DecS.They received free tickets from the Livingston County Chorale to "A Chorale Family Christmas."Tickets were provided to St. George Special Ministries through local business donations. COURTKY, CHANE MOSEY Gingerbread houses displayed Members of Girl Scout Troop 6, who made all of the pictured gingerbread houses, helped out at St. George Special Ministries annual Christmas party.Their leader is Susan Eagle. Pictured are Clare Eagle, Sarah Craddock, Hannah Gaffney, Laura Blaser, Lizzi Mathison, Katie Price. Missing is Michelle Baumgart. COURTESY, SUSAN EAGLE Mark Swanson, Howell Senior Center director, displays the center's gingerbread creation "Over the River and Thru the Woods." PHOTOS:COURTESY, DIANE MOSELY Howell's Highlander Way Middle School special education class entered a gingerbread school house. Pictured are teacher Mary Royan and volunteer Geneva Reams. Participant Kevin Roach and Diane Mosely, director of St. George Special Ministries, donned the costumes of gingerbread man and woman for the annual gingerbread house event. At left. Gabby Lumley of Howell is pictured with her gingerbread house "Sideway House of Winter." FAMILY FROM A5 Theater good for family, making friends get done whatever needs to be done,” she says. Nick, a sixth-grader at Navigator Elementary School in Pinckney, also does some work behind the scenes, although he does enjoys being on stage occasionally. “It depends on the play,” he says, admitting he holds out for those occasional happy-go-lucky roles that allow him to tell jokes. “I want the bad-guy parts,” adds Geoff Pettengill, a computer applications technician by day and wanna- be villain at night. Natalie, the youngest of the group and the first family member to get involved, wants every role she can get, but she especially likes parts where she “can act out.” “My favorite role was the squirrel for ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’” says the Navigator School fifthgrader. According to Lesley, the benefits of being in community theater are many; You get to make a lot of new and close friends “because you are with this group of people for a good part of the year,” but more importantly, the whole family can come together despite age differences and personal objectives. “What else can you do as a family nowadays?” She enjoys the added benefit that her new-found “parent” friends, are actively involved with their families. As a result, there is a lot of socialization, even outside the theater. “It’s one big party for almost three months (the time is takes to put on a performance),” she says, contrasting the show camaraderie to the empty feeling between productions. “I think the kids in community theater are a little more mature, too,” says Geoff. “Because of all this time we spend together, the comfort level between kids and all the other adults is higher.” He considers some of the younger performers to be good friends. “We always have something to talk about,” he says. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at !humphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. Say NO Tto Salt! WITH CELESTIAN SALT-FREEWATER SYSTEMS FREE In-home water analysis! i l l RUST 1-888-SALT-B-GONE ^ www.celestianwater.com ^ ^ l e s t i a n ^ a t e r Salt Free Water Systems 2379034 o 1 A Spiesit o f Heaven C « tM Agiiq M Pteca SpKttlst THEATER FROM AS Ticket prices vary, but most reasonable “There is nothing like live theater,” says Deborah Whitson, secretary of The Hartland Players. In an effort to explain why community theater has boomed in popularity over the years, she said “people can spend $8 for a ticket at the movie theater now, and you don’t get the same response as live theater. You can’t beat that theater magic.” While ticket prices for the area’s community theater groups vary, most seats cost around $12. Admission includes not only live entertainment but, in most cases, a high-tech show of light and sound. “The quality (of community theater) has really improved (over the years.) We are much more polished now,” says Linda Peasley, treasurer of Community Theatre of Howell, which began in 1987. There is the added benefit of knowing the cast, according to Anne Levy, president of The Phoenix Players, the newest group to join the Livingston County community theater scene in 2004. “Audience members will get to see people that they know, and that’s exciting,” she says. Instead of recognizing only a name at the larger stage venues, the people on local stages tend to be the people you would “run into at the grocery store.” Doug Knowlton, president of The Livingston Players, the county’s oldest theater group, based in Brighton since 1962, offers one more reason why local theater groups do well: “It’s an affordable evening out with friends and you don’t have to travel to Detroit or the Wharton Center” on the Michigan State University campus. Theater groups offer variety in their productions from mainly adult performers, to youth theater, musicals, comedy or drama. Several of the local groups have even started to offer dinner theater. For The Livingston Players, it seemed a natural progression since the group has performed mainly at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township since losing its stage at Brighton’s downtown Mill Pond in the mid-1990s. “We are currently looking for a building in which to create a theater and call home,” says Knowlton. Production budgets can vary just as much the production themselves. Musicals, the most costly types can easily exceed $20,000 for royalty rights, costumes and orchestra fees. More modest productions c a n ' have homemade costumes and no set. The Livingston Players last production only cost the group $600. But without a home theater, the group is limited in scope of productions compared to their neighbors. “We have a fairly significant bank account,” says Lovill, who suggested most of the theater groups in the county were similarly situated. None of the groups claimed to be money-making operations, however. “Some shows are in the red, some are in the black, but pretty much, we break even,” said Lovill. Peasley says the same applies to the Howell group. “Annually, we bring in $100,000 in revenue, and we pay $100,000 in bills.” Money that is “extra” is reinvested in the auditorium at Howell High School’s Freshman Campus, where the theater grouop performed for more than 12 years. The group has upgraded the electrical service, improved the stage floor and is in the process of replacing seats. “We are making an investment into that facility,” she says. Each of the local community theater groups is run by its own board of directors, which has regular meetings. They have bylaws, prepare financial statements and have to file end-of-the year tax J statements. ^ “I would definitely liken community theater to a business,” says Levy. “We have our income and our outgo, and people have to be managed.” While financials are a necessary part of the business, the people involved prefer to focus on the community aspect of the theater groups. “We are acting for the fun of it,” says Lovill, whose group regularly puts new people in stage roles. “We give everyone a shot.” For some people, community theater has been a springboard to bigger roles. “We feel community theater helps people become leaders in their schools, and some of our (people) have gone on to college in pursuit of theater majors and found jobs in the industry,” says ^^itson, whose group began in 1966. ^ According to Knowlton, " participants of The Livingston Players continue to play a role in shaping the art scene, locally and afar. “In the cast of ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ were a former off-Broadway child actor ^ and a former dancer who appeared in Hollywood films and on television,” he says. 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Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. ^ o r g . Also 7:15-8:15 p.m. Obedience Wand Manners. FAMILY BINGO 7-9 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center 925 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Just for fun, no cash or gambling involved. Details: 517- 546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. SATURDAY come. Cost: $20. RSVP: info@ LivingstonRepublicans.com or 810-632-5503. Details: 810-656- 5099. BOOK VS. MOVIE 1 -4 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Decide which is better. Pizza served with discussion. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 227. SUNDAY JAN. 13 MAKE T-SHIRTS 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Bring white T-shirt or sweatshirt to track up while learning about animals that left the tracks behind. Cost $3. Registration: 800-477-3178. MONDAY JAN. 14 JAN. 12 WINTER WILDLIFE 1 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Find and feed chickafcdees with an interpreter. Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. REPUBLICAN PARTY 1-4 p.m. Shark Club, 1140 Pinckney Road, Howell. A preprimary gathering. Republican ^presidential candidates have P b e e n invited. Public wel- BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6:15 p.m. United Methodist Church, 210 S. Second St., Fowlerville. Details: 517-546-0326. PUPPY CLASS 6:15-7 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For puppies up to 5 months old. Cost: $60 residents, $85 authority resident, $120 nonresident. Details: 517-546-0693, ext.O or www.howellrecreation. org. Also 7:15-8:15 p.m. for levels I and 2. TEENS WHO KNIT 6:30-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY JAN. 14 BRIGHTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m.,Brighton Education and jCommunity Center, 125 S.Church M., Brighton. Details: 810-299- 4000 or http://bas.k12.mi.us HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m.Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland load, Howell. Details: 810-626-2100. Second and fourth Mondays. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hail, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. First and third Wednesdays. THURSDAY JAN. 17 HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Putnam Township. Details: 734-878-3131. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www. villageofpinckney.org. Second and fo u r th Mondays. i : __________ GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30 p.m. Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Green Oak Township. Details: 810-231-1333 or www. greenoaktwp.com. OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517-546-3259. First Thursdays. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-225-3900 or visit http://hal.pcs.kl 2.mi.us. First and third Thursdays. Brighton.Teens grades 6 and up learn to knit or crochet. Details: 810-229-6571,ext.211. NEW PARENTS PROGRAM 7 p.m. Primary Care Pediatrics, 620 Byron Road, Suite 1200A, second floor, (west entrance of Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital) Howell."101 Answers for New Parents."Questions answered by staff pediatricians. Details: 517-545-6919. Second Mondays. TUESDAY JAN. 15 Auditions for Pinckney Player's production of "Orphan Train." Details: 810-220-9332 or www. pinckneyplayers.com. A/so Jon. 17. BELLY DANCING 7-8 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave. A six-week class teaching basic middle eastern belly dancing moves. Cost: $45 residents, $60 Genoa and Marion Township residents, $90 non-residents. Details: 517-546-0693 or www.howellrecreation. org. Runs through Feb. 19. WEDNESDAY STORY TIMES • 11 a.m., Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Family story time open to children of all ages. Details: 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. Tuesdays, also 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Jan. • 10-11 a.m. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. Forages 1-5. Details: 517-223- 9089. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. MOVIE 5:30 p.m. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. "Surf's Up"shown with popcorn and juice boxes. Details: 517-223- 9089. Third Tuesdays. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Workshop on understanding the dynamics of domestic violence. Registration: 866-552-2725. Also 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17. PARENTING SERIES 6:30-8 p.m. Women's Resource Center, 3471 E. Grand River Ave., Howell (behind Pier One Imports). An 8-week workshop for parents of teens aged 11-17. Cost: $75 one parent; $100 two parents, scholarships available. Registration: 517-548-2200. AUDITIONS 6:30-9:30 p.m. Navigator School Library, 2150 E. M-36, Pinckney. JAN. 16 ART CLASS 10-11:15 a.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. For home-schooled kids ages 6- 12. Cost: $50 resident, $70 authority resident, $100 non-resident. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation.org. Also 6- 7:15 p.m. MEET THE DIRECTOR 4-7 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Meet new library director. Dr. Nancy Johnson. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. DOG TRAINING 7- 9 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.Trainer Beth Duman's unique training program. Details: 517-546-0720, ext. 115. THURSDAY JAN. 17 BRIGHTON LIBRARY • 10:30 a.m.-noon - Bright start playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext.211. • 3-5 p.m.- Open computer lab. Drop in and learn computer skills. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. • 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Shark! Ages 5-7 chomp on shark facts. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. • 6-8 p.m. - Writers workshop with Mike Ball. For grades 6-12. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. BRIGHTON CHAMBER 11:30 a.m.-l :30 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet and Conference Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township.The annual state of the Chamber luncheon and awards ceremony. Details: 810- 227-5086. PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. Thursdays. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 323 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. OPEN COMPUTER LAB 3-5 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Drop in and learn computer skills. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. SNUGGLE STORIES 7 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Children invited to bring their favorite blanket or stuffed animal. Bedtime stories, fingerplays, songs. Wear your jammies. Snacks provided by cookie fairy. Details: 810-231 -1771. Third Thursdays through April 17. SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. St. George Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main St. (corner of 4th St), Brighton. Mental health support group. Details: 810-227-6821 or www.recoveryinc. com. Thursdays. RETIREMENT 101 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. A program addressing common questions regarding both Social Security and retirement financial planning. Details: 517-546-0720, ext. 106 or www. howellibrary.org. HAMBURG GREENWAYS 7:30-9 p.m. Hamburg Senior Center, 10407 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Friends of Hamburg Greenways meeting. Details: JohnCalvert@earthlink.net ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST 7:30-9 p.m., Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Room 603, Brighton. Details: 248-981 -8263. Thursdays. FRIDAY JAN. 18 MOTHER GOOSE CAFE 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. All ages share books, songs, movement. Details: 810- 229-6571, ext 211. TWISTED BALLOONS 11 a.m.-noon, Barnard Community Center,415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Learn to twist and make balloon animals and sculptures. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www. howellrecreation.org. LUNCHEON Noon, Crystal Gardens, 5868, E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Hosted by the Livingston Diversity Council featuring Jane Elliott in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Cost: $25, $ 160 for table of eight. Details: www.livingstondiversity.org. SPAGHETTI DINNER 4-7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 8169, St.John the Baptist Church, 2099 N. Hacker Road, HartlandTownship. All you can eat with tossed salad, roll, dessert. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 kids under age 12. Details: 517-546-9226. BEATITUDES 7 p.m. speaker Sister Constance Supan, IHM; 8 p.m. Livingston County Diversity Council. St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 2201 S.OId US 23, Brighton Township. Discussion on racism and ^exism by the secular and church communities. Details: 810-229-8624. SATURDAY JAN. 19 BLOOD DRIVES • 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36, Pinckney. • 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Parish Life Center, 710 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. TAX PREPARATION OLHSA and the Accounting Aid Society are seeking help to prepare and file 2007 income tax returns and tax credits for limited-income families. Details: 517-546- 8500, ext. 4111. DATA ENTRY Furry Friends Rescue Inc., which promotes humane treatment of animals and placement of homeless pets, is looking for help entering adoption information into their database. Details: 248-860-5688 or e-mail to debbee@ameritech.net. YMCA COACHES The Livingston County Family YMCA needs volunteer coaches and referees for the upcoming basketball season. Details: 517-540- 2325 or e-mail Jkovalcheck@ ymcametrodetroit.org. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter of Project Linus is having its next blanketmaking day Jan. 13, noon-4 p.m. Project Linus is a volunteer organization with a mission to provide children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need with a new, handmade blanket or afghan. Details: 248-789-7040 or e-mail howellprojectlinus@excite.com. COFFEE CART The Brighton Hospital needs help with sales and service for the coffee cart. Details: 810- 225-2527 ore-mail nsjogren@ brightonhospital.org. HOSPICE SUPPORT Samaritan Care Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals, age 18 years and older, to provide companionship to terminally ill patients throughout Livingston County, particularly in the Howell area. Details: 800-397-9360 or e-mail chriakok@aol.com. CANCER SUPPORT The American Cancer Society needs help with their Reach to Recovery program in the Livingston County area. Details: 888-635-9257 or email laura.seyfried@cancer. org. OFFICE HELP Work Skills Corp. in Brighton needs help with office tasks. Details: 810-227-4868, ext. 127 or e-mail janetl@wskills. com. WILDLIFE INFIRMARY The Howell Nature Center needs people to serve as wildlife Infirmary Assistants on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Details: 517- 546-0249 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. BABY LOAN CLOSET The Pregnancy Help Clinic in Genoa Township needs help maintain their loan closet with sorting, folding, and stocking the closet with baby and maternity items. Details: 810-494-5433 or e-mail info@ pregnancyhelpclinic.com. Volunteer Livingston, a program o f the Livingston County United Way, promotes the need for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list o f current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway.org. TUESDAY JAN. 15 PINCKNEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 5. Howell Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney.org. Third Tuesdays. WEDNESDAY JAN. 16 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Green Oak Township. ■ Details: 810-231-1333 or www. * reenoaktwp.com. LESA BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Livingston Educational ' Service Agency Education Center, J 425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ Jetails: 517-546-5550. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m., Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3131. Third Wednesdays. I Am Kensington Woods High School “I chose Kensington Woods for the small class sizes and college-prep classes.” OPEN HOUSE W e d n e s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 0 8 4-7p Kensi ngton Woods .. W , h ig h SCHOOL A8 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 1 1, 20 08 Livingston County property sales P ro p e r ty sold re c e n tly th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n ty : BY THE NUMBERS Brighton City 712 Adams St; $106,000 543 Carberry HI; $115,810 1001 Elmwood Dr; $154,000 6079 Northridge Hills Dr; $257,301 Brighton Township 9836 Alger Dr; $226,100 8924 Christine Dr, S; $180,000 9155 Hilton Road; $416,951 9800 Hyne Road; $202,500 3484 Oak Knoll Dr; $315,000 3132 Park Dr; $145,500 9749 Sheltering Oaks Dr; $80,000 10866 Spencer Road; $188,000 Cohoctah Township 6889 Chase Lake Ct; $140,088 3535 Lovejoy Road; $271,673 Conway Township 6905 Fowlerville Road, N; $161,669 11561 Mohrle Road; $185,000 11502 Saddle Dr; $190,000 Deerfield Township 7714 Burns Road; $135,000 6282 Green Road; $175,000 9216 Indian Lakes Dr; $49,500 Fowlerville Village 200 Cedar Road, N; $500,000 Genoa Township 4017 Anchor Lane; $274,000 799 Chemung Forest Dr; $228,757 4716 Clifford; $431,000 3452 Coon Lake Road, E; $163,500 5625 Grand River Ave, E; TRAN6AMERICA INTELLITECH OF CINCINNATI. $117,538 4182 Highcrest Dr; $250,000 145 Hughes Road; $243,055 4593 Huntington Dr; $400,000 640 Menominee Dr; $155,813 450 Natanna Dr; $206,570 3706 Sugarbush Dr; $188,000 3706 Sugarbush Dr; $185,000 6315 Sweet Road; $220,000 5527 Timberbend Dr; $507,000 Green Oak Township 10035 Aylebury Dr; $265,914 8041 Bluebird Dr; $182,000 10275 Grove Dr; $218,000 10333 Marshall Road; $400,000 11115 Overland Road; $123,037 13345 Sumac Road; $245,000 9333 Wild Oaks Circle; $220,000 Hamburg Township 2977 Masters Ct; $286,000 3630 Rush Lake Road; $261,827 10337 Strawberry Lane; $239,000 9765 Tioga Trail; $215,000 9801 Tioga Trail; $254,000 5859 Winans Dr; $254,000 3534 Windwheel Point Dr; $389,000 Handy Township 6558 Nichole Dr; $183,000 10957 Trotter Lane, N; $215,822 Hartland Township 2530 Bullard Road; $312,000 833 Chukker Cove; $62,550 8924 Crouse; $115,000 12532 Erika St; $195,000 8680 Giovanni Ct; $60,000 40500 Hartland Road; $890,000 1919 Hartland Woods Dr; $228,000 11111 Hibner Road; $251,500 1701 Maxfield Lake Road; $166,000 2692 Michelle Lane; $169,900 1845 Woodmar Ct; $340,000 Howell City 310 Chestnut St, N; $152,900 514 Crane; $143,302 532 Kimball St; $285,000 521 McCarthy St; $230,000 846 Oakwood Dr; $116,000 127Pulford; $89,900 Howell Township 1800 Brewer Road; $110,000 4600 Burkhart Road, N; $171,000 5868 Crandall Road; $157,005 3314 Kneeland Circle; $125,500 3338 Kneeland Circle; $132,000 Iosco Township 1776 Autumnview Lane; $312,131 9333 Crofoot Road; $185,000 9355 Crofoot Road; $185,000 Marion Township 263 Dinkle Dr; $213,500 5629 Pinckney Road; $109,446 2180 Ridgewood Dr; $242,000 Oceola Township 2572 Birchwood Dr; $205,000 1010 Callaway Ct; $182,100 2565 Kerria Dr; $135,000 3909 Latson Road, N; $235,000 2612 Ravineside Lane S; $191,160 DEQ: Elevated radon found in 2 0 % o f county homes Health department, EPA urge residents to test for gas B Y L I S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News Radon is present in elevated levels in about one in five homes in Livingston County, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality. That compares to an average of one in 15 homes nationwide. Radon is a tasteless, odorless and colorless gas, and it has no warning symptoms such as headaches or nausea. It is caused by disintegrating uranium in the earth. Most people are likely to get the greatest exposure at home because that’s where they spend most of their time. The Livingston County Department of Public Health and the Environmental Protection Agency encourage homeowners to test for elevated levels radon in their homes and the public health department is providing free radon test kits this month. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., according to the EPA. Officials says, however, that there are no warning signs like a headache or nausea, to over exposure. The EPA suggests that smokers living in a home with high radon levels is at an especially high risk of lung cancer. Radon is estifnated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year nationwide. “A lot of people in Livingston County have tested their homes for radon, and we have been finding elevated levels,” says Dianne McCormick, director of environmental health for Livingston County. “There is an imaginary line in the area of Livingston and Washtenaw County, and those areas along with points south of here have the highest levels in the state.” McCormick says that January is a good time of year to test for radon because homes are closed up and there isn’t much ventilation. “Radon is a gas that comes through cracks and crevices in the concrete, and some homes might be less prone for the gas to come through,” says McCormick. “It’s not a requirement to test your home when you are selling it, but more and more people are requesting it as part of a purchase agreement.” McCormick says the solution to radon coming into a house can be as simple as a sealed lid being placed over a sump pump, or it may require hiring a company to do mechanical ventilation of the radon out of the home at a cost of$l,000 to $2,000. Compliance Inc., in Brighton, offers both radon detection and removal services. “We use a system with deep pressurization of the slab of the basement or home to draw the radon out from under the slab and prevent it from entering the home,” says Randy Glass, a project manager for Compliance. “The radon then exits into the atmosphere where it disperses. Any home even with a walk-out basement has the potential for radon.” Glass says radon is typically more prevalent in areas where there is sandy soil. “That’s why there are higher levels of radon in the southern part of Michigan,” says Glass. “We get a lot of calls from homeowners and real estate agents in Brighton, Hamburg and Pinckney because there are a lot of sandy areas in the southeast part of the county.” The short-term detection test offered by the county measures the numbers of picocuries per liter of air. A result of less than 4 picocuries is considered an acceptable level. A result of 4 picocuries or higher indicates that a longterm follow-up test should be performed, which stays in the home for at least 90 days. Radon testing ■ What: Free short-term radon test kits. ■ When: During the month of January. ■ Where: Livingston County Environmental Health Division Office, 2300 E. Grand River, Genoa Township. ■ Details: Call the Livingston County Department of Public Health at 517-546-9858 or on the Web at www. Ichd.org or www.epa. gov/radon. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. BUILDING PERMITS Here is a listing of recent building permits issued around Livingston County where the value of the project is $5,000 or more. The listing includes the address, type of work, and value of the project. Handy Township 1888 Briggsville Road, $175,444, one-story singlefamily home with two-car attached garage 5035 Spruceview Lane, $9,692, garage with covered porch 10674 W. 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The following actions were taken; to approve the minutes of the November 1. 21X)7 meeting; to adopt a ha/tird mitigation plan developed by Livingston County, to conlimi the appoininient of Timothy Weir to the Planning Commission which creates a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals, to adopt a resolution establishing guidelines for determining eligibility, for granting hardship exemptions from taxation for homesteads, to establish a fee of for a liquor license application, to approve reinstating a policy for signatories for banking purposes, to authorize the treasurer to proceed with completing agreements for collection of school tax for Howell and Hartland schools and LESA with the same provisions of the previous year, to add Image Business Solutions to the preapproved bill list and to pay the bills; meeting adjourned at 10:0.^ p.m. Kathleen McLean Oceola Township. Clerk 1/1 I/OS Approved by: William J. Bambcr, Supervisor 2388571-01 worn (DIBQiS February 23"° 6PM-Midnight Crystal Gardens * Howell Emcee for the evening is Livingston County resident and TV anchor Erik Smith from Channel 7, WXYZ Open bai; dinner; Di and dancing; live and silent auctions plus new and exciting raffles! Tickets are $70.00 each or table of 10 for $650.00 TkkeU ate available Imnwdlately -contact the shelter for locations For more information, please email sarah@humane-livingston.org or call the HSLC shelter at 517*552-8050,ext.“0” New Hours Mon12-8 Closed Tues Wed-Sun 12-5 2 464 Oorr Road • Howell, Ml 48S43 (517) 552-8050 www.humane-liv ings ton.org S J r a n c f O liv e r C e n t a l r Dr. Brad Rondeau (810) 225-TEETH (8338) 7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 295, Brighton In the Livingston Centre, next to B.A.C. 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Never was that more evident in Livingston County than this season. For perhaps the first time ever, local schools produced three first^team, all-state selections -Fowlerville tight end-linebacker Joe Lane, Howell tackle Sam Holton and South Lyon two-way tackle Chris Groth. But all three are finding out that such lofty honors guarantee nothing when it comes to recruiting. All three will end up playing football next year, but none at the highest level in Division I, the dream of every high school football player. Livingston County, for all its quality programs, has never been a Division I recruiting hotbed for top talent. Brighton has sent three players to the University of Michigan - Clint Copenhaver, Drew Henson and Dave Pearson - and Howell sent Travis Wilson to Michigan State (he later transferred to Kansas State) but those are rare exceptions. Groth was touted as a legit Division I recruit before the season, perhaps following in the footsteps of a former teammate. Eastern Michigan University freshman lineman Derrick (Jotham, but an injury probably hurt his chances. Holton says the University of Cincinnati was talking to him before getting three verbal commitments from other Unemen. They quit calling. Lane says EMU continues to show interest but there’s no scholarship offer - yet. “The whole recruiting process is a big crapshoot,” Groth says. “You never know what you are going to get.” January signals the mad dash to signing day Feb. 6. Top prospects can take up to five official visits, but borderline recruits like Lane must sit back and wait for offers. “It’s kind of conftxsing,” Lane said before a basketbSl practice in December. “You don’t know where you stand. They (assistant coaches) talk to you a lot and then you don’t hear from them for a week. You just wait and hope it will come.” Lane has the frame - a t 6-foot-4 and more than 210 pounds - and athleticism colleges want. The attitude, too. He is also considering Grand Valley State. “I would love to play college football,” he says. “I just want to go and hit people.” Holton says Hillsdale College has offered financial assistance to join its program as a defensive lineman. He’s still considering Grand Valley and Saginaw Valley, two Division 2 schools that consider him an offensive line prospect. Groth, who lists Harvard, Columbia, the University of Chicago and Brown among his top four choices, says not being recruited by the “big schools” actually took some of the pressure off. “It didn’t shock me (not being a Division I recruit). It was somewhat of a release,” he says. “I didn’t have to worry about all those big schools. It (recruiting) got a little easier. In the end, not going to D- 1 is not a big deal. College is more for my education than the football.” Too bad more college football prospects don’t view the world like Groth. It would put a little better perspective on the recruiting madness that seems to grow more and more each year. P Transfer McMullen is fitting in Pinckney Pirates welcome their former South Lyon opponent Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. B Y J A S O N , D E E G A N The Livingston Community News Chad McMullen witnessed first-hand the potential of the new system Pinckney boys basketball coach Tom Reason implemented last season. Reason’s Pirates upset McMullen’s South Lyon Lions, 67-64, in the final game of the regular season. The Lions already had clinched the Kensington Valley Conference championship, but the loss still stung. “They came out and took it to us, running and pressing,” McMullen recalls. “They beat us in the running game. I like that style.” McMullen has proven he fits it well. Since transferring fi-om South Lyon just two days into the school year, the senior scoring machine is averaging almost 20 points per game for the surging Pirates. McMullen scored just one point in his return to South Lyon on Tuesday, but the Pirates still beat the Lions, 44- 41, on a last-second three by David Kroeger to remain undefeated (7-0, 3-0 Kensington Valley Conference). The beginning of the school year was rough on McMullen. He says he enrolled at Pinckney the second week of the school year after his stepfather took a new job and the family moved into the Pinckney cfistrict. “All the pieces fell into place for us to come to Pinclmey,” he says. “It (the transfer) was a lot to handle, but I just kind of thought I was looking forward to starting new things at Pinckney.” He turned to basketball for therapy. He says he began shooting four days a week after school to improve his jump shot. Pinckney guard Erik Braun says the Pirates had little trouble accepting a former foe as a friend. Braun says McMullen shoots for an hour after school before every game, a tradition that has caught on with other Pirates. “The whole enemy thing, there is a rivalry (with South Lyon), but he’s a cool kid,” Braun says. “He fits in well with the team. ” Reason calls McMullen “a humble soul” who came to his program without an attitude or arrogance. “Forget about points he scores, what I love most is the way he hustles in practice,” Reason says. “He goes 110 percent. He makes kids better around him. Erik Braun does, too. It spreads on your team. Guys are diving on fte floor.” McMullen could be the final piece of the puzzle in Pinckney’s quest for a KVC title. Chad McMullen something the Pirates haven’t experienced since 2001. McMullen provides the scoring punch the Pirates have lacked in recent years, while teammates Noah Pelto (rebounding), Sean McEachern (assists) and Braun (steals) lead the team in other categories. Another Pirate, Jimmy LeFebvre, is No. 1 in “efficiency,” a rating system Reason uses combining all sorts of stats to gauge a player’s impact on the floor, much like hockey’s plus-minus rating. “It (our success) is not a one-person deal,” Reason says. “The talent is spread. The guys are really playing well together.” McMullen has quickly come to understand the tradition of basketball in Pinckney. “Pinckney is so into basketball. It is their thing,” McMullen says. “To win a KVC championship here would mean so much to the school and community. It would be awesome.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Going for 8 straight Brighton, Hartlanid teams trying to keep their KVC titles Both the Brighton girls basketball team and the Hartland wrestling team are shooting for their eighth straight Kensington Valley Conference championship, two of the most impressive streaks in the 27-year history of the KVC. Both programs enter their conference schedules as the teams to beat in the final year of the league, but if there ever was a season those streaks could end, this would be it. Both suffered heavy graduation losses, but they’re aiming to prove that some traditions never die. Wrestling team glad to have December over Hartland hopes to put the injury bug and bad breaks behind them in 2008 B Y J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News Hartland wrestling coach Todd Cheney hopes a new year brings better luck for his Eagles. December was a month to forget. Fourteen Hartland wrestlers missed practices or meets with injuries or illness. An assistant, Brian Jousma, was seriously injured in an accident at work and was recently released from the hospital. Sophomore Zack Montroy, who had just transferred in from Farmington, was severely burned in a bonfire accident over the holiday break. “December was tough, real tough on us. This past weekend helped quite a bit,” Cheney says. “We needed some good news.” The Eagles, finally healthy, landed their biggest wins of the season last weekend, beating state-ranked Novi (Detroit) Catholic Central, 36-28, thanks to a match-clinching pin by Sean Hultberg, and then won the Wyandotte Roosevelt Invitational a day later. The positive mojo comes just in time, as the No. 4-ranked Eagles (9-1) chase their eighth straight Kensington Valley Conference championship. Cheney says SEE W R E ST L IN G , 82 Brighton junior Kelly Cieslak pump fakes before taking a shot at a recent practice. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHAR6ENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton girls rock in hoops rotation JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland senior John Corder takes down senior heavyweight D.J. Charneski in practice. Bulldogs again favo red to w in ch am p io n sh ip B Y J A SO N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News The practice jerseys for the Brighton girls basketball team say it all. They read: “Tradition never graduates.” Never was that theme more evident than this season. Brighton coach Jason Piepho has replaced former stars Chelsea Albert, Megan Gonta, Shannon Murphy and Kirstie Malone - all of whom are playing college basketball - with a rotation of players he calls “a solid eight or nine starters.” He has constantly juggled his lineup, never knowing who will lead the team in scoring. Still, the beat marches on in Brigh- SEE B A S K E T B A L L 82 Brighton Junior Morgan Albert protects the ball from teammate Jill Nichols during a recent drill in practice. B2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 1 1, 20 08 BASKETBALL FROM B1 Coach Piepho believes this group could be one of his best teams defensively At right, Junior Morgan Albert tries to stop Genevieve Sixbey- Springs from driving to the basket during a recent practice. At left, Brighton sophomore Kirstin Tripp attempts a layup over junior Dayna Modrzynski. The Bulldogs (5-4,3-0 KVC) are again favored to win the Kensington Valley Conference championship, their eighth in a row. Brighton junior Jenna Chabot spins to avoid defender Genevieve Sixbey- Springs. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS ton. Despite four non-conference losses against elite teams, the Bulldogs (5-4, 3-0 KVC) are again favored to win the Kensington Valley Conference championship, their eighth in a row. The Bulldogs hope to continue that KVC tradition in the final year of the league. “It would be really nice to keep it going,” says Brighton senior forward Genevieve Sixbey-Springs. “We are just going to work our hardest. Hopefully, it will pay off in the end.” Piepho says the streak isn’t a burden because the Bulldogs use the “one day at a time” mantra to stay focused. “The conference is going to be very competitive, more so than in the past,” he says. “There are no weak teams. On the flip side, there are no dominant teams.” Piepho has relied on the team’s depth, regularly subbing 11 of his 12 girls on the roster into games. Eight different Bulldogs average between four and eight points per game. “We have a lot of talented players who bring something different to the table,” he says. Practices are much more competitive, with players fighting every day for minutes. Senior center Natalie Bisaro calls it “healthy competition.” “That’s one of our biggest strengths, there isn’t a star player,” she says. “It’s great. Certain games, someone might be off, but there’s someone else who can step up and contribute to the That's one of our biggest strengths, there isn't a star player. It's great. Certain games, someone might be off, but there's someone else who can step up and contribute to the team.' Natalie Bisaro, senior center speaking about the "healthy competition" between teammates. team.” Although the'faces on the court constantly change, Piepho’s philosophy doesn’t. He’s trying to mold a lockdown defense that will take teams out of their comfort zone. “By the end of the season, this team could be potentially one of the best defenses we’ve had,” he says. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. WRESTLING FROM B1 Hartland doesn't want to share title with Howell again the streak isn’t talked about much, adding “we expect to win it.” “When you win the first couple, you say ‘Let’s re peat.’ It’s a big deal,” he says. “Now they (our athletes) don’t hype it up. It’s ‘Here’s our expectations. Let’s go do it.’” The graduation of four all-state seniors - including two state champions - has changed the dynamic in the wrestling room. Cheney says his top seniors, heavyweight D.J. Charneski and former state champs Matt Bain and Jeremy Bommarito, lead more by example than the “rah-rah” spirit of their predecessors. Bommarito is ranked No. 1 in the state at 145 pounds. Charneski is fifth at heavyweight. The development of a handful of first-year s ta rters could ultimately determine if the Eagles continue to win. Nick Monitz (18-2 at 103) has stood out thus far. “Our motto is better every day,” Cheney says. “The young kids have to do that for us to be competitive at the state level. We have to make up for those kids we lost.” Hartland shared the 2007 KVC title with Howell, splitting the regular-season dual meet and the season-ending KVC tournament with the Highlanders. Howell re mains a threat, and Brighton and Milford are much improved. Howell and Hartland meet Feb. 1. Hartland sophomore Doug Baughman said the fear of losing the streak is never on his mind. “There is a lot of tradition,” he says. “I’d just like JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland sophomore Spencer Hellner wrestles with classmate Doug Baughman during a recent practice. The two are among the new guard of Eagles hoping to continue the team's streak of seven consecutive Kensington Valley Conference championships. to keep it going. We are always trying to win. We just try to do the best we can do.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ W omen's-only volleyball - Drop-ins welcome for non-competitive, non-league play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary School in Pinckney. Cost: $2. Details: Anita, 810-231-3326. HOWELL PA RKS A N D RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhoweil.org. ■ Drop-In basketball- Players 18- and-older 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays until May at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost: $3-$5. ■ Drop-In volleyball- Players 18- and-older 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays until May at Three Fires Middle School. Cost: $3-$5. ■ Mar tial ar ts - Krav Maga, Karate, Bully Buster, Sanchin-Ryu and Tae Kwon Do classes. Cost: $30-$80. ■ Workout memb er ship - A weight room/gym membership allows access at Howell High School from 6 a.m.-l 0 a.m. M-F. Cost: $10 per month for residents, $20 per month for non-residents. ■ Family swim/open g ym - The Howell Area Aquatic Center and field house wilt offer open swim and gym time 7-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $3 swim, $2 gym use or $5 both. SELCRA www.seicra.cofn or 810-299-4140. ■ Boys basketball leagues - Boys in grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 practice once a week and participate in a scrimmage Saturdays. Cost: grades 3-4 ($60- $90). Grades 5-6 ($65-$98). PIN C KN EY C O M M U N IT Y ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness n igh t - Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. Monday- Wednesday-Friday. Cost: $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. ■ Basketball instruction - Co-ed program for second-graders runs from 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays until Feb. 27 at Pathfinder. Cost: $70. ■ Yoga - Multiple classes Monday or Tuesday evenings. Cost: $30- $48. FOWLERVILLE C O M M U N IT Y REC 517-223-6481. H A R T LA N D C O M M U N IT Y ED S 10-626-2150 or www.hartiandcommunityed. com. ■ Sp r in g soccer - In-house and travel soccer registration runs from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Jan. 28- Feb. 15 at Community Ed. and 1 -6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Ore Creek Middle School. ■ Op e n basketball - Ages 18 and up can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays all winter. Cost: $4. ■ After school volleyball - From 3:45-5:30 p.m.Tuesdays until Feb. 19. Cost: $40. ■ Tennis - Munchkin tennis (ages 4-6), Learn to play (ages 7-16), USA Team (ages 8-up) and adult learn to play (ages 18-up) begins their second sessions Feb. 4 at Round Elementary School gym. ■ So ftball clinics - Ages 9 and up on Saturdays in January. ■ Sp r in g travel volleyball - Grades 4-8 will play on Fridays and practice twice per week beginning in March. Season runs April 11-May 16. ■ Coed open volleyball - Pick-up games open to ages 14 and up at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Hartland Educational Service Center on M- 59. Fee: $4. ■ Open g ym n a s t ics - 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays and 1:15-2:15 p.m. Saturdays until June 8.Cost: $6. ■ Op e n swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Monday- Friday and 7:30-9 p.m. Monday- Wednesday-Friday-Saturday. ■ Fitness m embership - Fitness room at Community Education Center. Cost: $3/visit. $25/month. ■ Senior center classes - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit,yoga and stretching classes available. Details: 810-626-2135. Athlete of the week Dan Fondriest ■ School: Howell High School at the Parker campus. ■ Local ties: The 17-yearold Junior moved from Ohio to Howell 10 years ago. ■ Sports: Basketball, baseball. ■ Top sports moment: The 5-foot-9 point guard was named "most outstanding playmaker" at a 5-star basketball camp in Indiana last summer. ■ This season: Fondriest is averaging roughly 6 points and 3 assists per game for the Highlanders. ■ Hobbies: Golf, snowboarding. ■ Favorite subject: Math. Fondriest ■ Athlete I admire: New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul. ■ Academics: 3.2 GPA. ■ Future: He is considering becoming a meteorologist. IN BRIEF Bottle drive on tap for ski team membership fees The Pinckney co-ed ski team will be having a can and bottle drive from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Busch’s, 1277 East M-36, in Pinckney. Skiers not only must pay school participation fees, but buy a season pass at Mount Brighton, all their equipment and handle transportation to and from practices and races. Details: Rebecca Foster, 734- 954-0690. 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Call 734-878-1348 Whitmore Lake - Nice 2 bdrm upper unit, C/A, Laundry hookups, 900sf, $725/mo. (734) 424-2788 W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. YPSI 507 Pearl - 2 or 3 bdrm w/fireplace. New carpet. 734-439-8583. Ypsilanti 2 bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1200 Sq ft. Full BSMT with laundry hookups. Attached garage. 5 min. from EMU $1050. (734)547-0880. Lake Property and Recreational Rental New Penthouse Condo Belleville Lake, 1750 sq' 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, $1850/mo. 734-368-0170 Portage Lk, 2 bdrm, new bath, updated kitchen, laundry, $900 mo+ utils 8 security 810-629-2761 Ann Arbor Dicken School 3bdrm! Fin bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 CALL TODAY! Ann Arbor, W. clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath, appliance, fin bsmt, $1150. 586-273- 7565 or 734-890-1447 A three bdrm home, just remodeled close to U of M Hosp. $900. 734-272-2770 Attn! CHEAP TO HEAT! Ann Arbor 3 bdrm$1045. 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HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED ON A YAMAHA RHINO SIDE-BY-SIDE ATV or received a recall letter from Yamaha on this ATV? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-760-9702 Looking for an old friend Betty Parker, brother Paul. Lived at 502 Grand River Ave. or close - just as you get into Howell. Early 60's.Please contact: Larry Gravell P.O. Box 7817 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97602. Phone: 541-281-4442 i Follow growth in Livingston County You can keep track of home sales and prices in Livingston County by checking our weekly map and listing of property sales. In addition to new home sales we publish a listing of recently issued building permits, detailing the changes to existing homes and structures. 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Conducting interviews on Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 1pm-5pm, 11818 Whitmore Lake Rd. Whitmore Lake, Ml 48189. Contact Kim at 734-367-6778 We of Medical, dental, 401 (k), & other perks! Roof Repair Person - Must Have Truck & tools. (734) 665-5555. "Ann Arbor CPA seeks tax accountant w / recent public accounting exp. For a P/T position during tax season. Fax resume to 734-747-8883 FINANCIAL ANALYST Financial advisory firm seeking self-motivated individual to join our ^eam. Primary responsibilities will include investment reporting, database mgmt, billing and assisting advisors with account & Investment analysis. See www.ris-msc.com. Candidate will have degree in finance or accounting plus excellent analytical 8 excel skills 8 detail-orientated. Send resume to: RIS, Suite 300, 455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Payroll/Benefits Analyst Zingerman's is looking for a FT Payroll/Benefits Analyst to administer Jime & attendance and process payroll; administer 401K and benefits; and meet reporting needs for our 500-F employee, multi-business organization. Minimum 3 years automated payroll exp in 300+ employee organization. Two years reporting exp, ideally using Crystal reports; ind 2 years 401 k/benefit dmin exp. Minimum 'Assoc Degree or equiv. Strong PC skills. Process improvement exp a strong plus. Willing to work weekend and/or evening hours. Competitive compensation/ benefits package. Email resume to jobs@zingermans.com EOE ^ 1 " a SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Office of Internal Audits is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Internal Auditor to participate as a member of the University Audits team responsible for performing complex audit work including planning, risk assessment, internal controls analysis, documentation, and reporting. The individual in this position will conduct process, operational and, compliance audits, and special projects within the University of Michigan campuses. Necessary qualifications include: at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Experience and proficiency in applying audit principles, skills, and techniques in audit testing and interpretation of results is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This individual must be able to collaborate effectively with a wide-range of people in a variety of settings. Must be able to utilize electronic tools In performing audit processes, including electronic workpapers and query applications. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or CPA is a plus. Review of applications will begin immediately. For consideration, go to: www.umich.edu/—jobs/ and follow the instructions to post your resume and apply for this position. Alternatively, you may send a letter of interest and resume to: Carol Senneff Executive Director, University Audits University of Michigan 3003 South State Street 3rd fl. Wolverine Tower Ann Arbor, Ml 48109 The University of Michigan is a Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. STAFF ACCOUNTANT Expanding Charter Airline seeks accountant, minimum 3 years experience in multi-task environment. Degree preferred. Responsible for GL integrity, corporate reporting, month- and year-end close, familiarity with all accounting functions. Preference given to candidates with aviation exposure, Great Plains software proficiency EOE. Email CV's to: accountant® murrayair.com or fax Human Resources at 734-547-4016. No phone calls. Accounts Receivable position in busy synagogue office. Seeking good communicator arid detail oriented person. Responsibility for member accounts, database, ACH, credit card processing, bank deposits and financial reporting. 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Class A CDL, 1 Yr OTR Food Grade Tank Carrier 800-877-2430 indianrivertransport.com Or Marketing Manager, Executive Education Steph en M. R o s s S c h o o l of B u s in e s s University of M ich iga n Executive Education at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is looking for an experienced marketing professional to lead its marketing department. The person in this position will be responsible for planning and executing a strategic marketing plan for the entire portfolio of the Ross School of Business' non-degree executive education offerings, including open enrollment and customized programs as well as the speakers bureau, executive coaching services, and other executive education services. The goals of this position are to increase the quality and quantity of applicants to open enrollment executive programs, to generate interest and inquiries about Michigan's other executive education services, and to continue to build the reputation of Michigan executive education. The Marketing Manager will ensure that all interactive and print creative executions are consistent with the School brand and look-and-feel. This will require periodic consultation with the School's Office of Marketing Communications. The successful candidate will have a business degree or equivalent, and successful experience in strategic market planning, web-based marketing of professional services, and direct-mail marketing / database management. Interested candidates should refer to posting #13681 at www.umich.edu/~jobs for details on how to apply. Candidates whose resumes are received by January 9, 2008 will be given first consideration. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. 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Must have prior food service supervisory experience. Looking for all shifts, Grill Cooks, Cashiers, Food Prep, Lead Cooks. Monday ■ Friday day shifts. Competitive Pay, and Benefits. Food service experience desirable. Accepting applications after 1 P.M. Monday- Friday in the cafe, or you can fax your resume to 734-615-6958, or email to walker-bob@ aramark.com. EOE. W a itsta ff & H o s te s s with previous experience needed for new restaurant opening soon in Ann Arbor. Apply in person daily from 11am - 6pm at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, 4641 Washtenaw Ave. or call 917-388-5783 for more information. N O W HIRING ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER EXCITING FULL-TIME RETAIL POSITION. PRODUCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. AM SHIFT. BENEFITS. GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT! TO SUBMIT RESUME OR FOR MORE INFO GO TO: WWW.PRODUCE STATION.COM 734-663-7848 Automotive Sales Professionals $1000 sign on bonus Saturn of Ann Arbor is looking to expand its Sales Team. Whether you currently have sales experience or are just looking for a career change, Saturn of Ann Arbor may be the place for you. Immediate positions are available with high earning potential, including a $1600 base salary plus bonuses, 401K, medical, dental, and a car allowance and paid training. Now for a limited time we are offering a $1000 signing bonus. Please submit resume and cover letter to Saturn of Ann Arbor. No phone inquires please. 500 Auto Mall Drive, Ann Arbor 48103. FAX (734) 769-4991 Marketing AUTOMOTIVE MARKETING SPECIALIST NSK Corporation has an immediate opening for a position in our Drivetrain Segment located in Ann Arbor, Ml. This position will be responsible for project/product management including automotive market analysis, strategy development, business planning, pricing and cost administration, and coordination of ail activities related to the market segment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 - 6 years of position-related experience is required. Some travel required. We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental and life benefits, and a 401 (k) plan. For confidential consideration, please email your resume and cover letter with salary history to ' jobs@nsk-corp.com. Please refer to #94-07 in the subject line. EEO General Miscellaneous Employment Engineering b i c i s a l ® See website at: www.bosal.com Senior Project Cr Project Engineer Responsibilities include support of customer development programs from concept to start of production; product design; prototype build and production support. Part of your responsibilities could involve on site customer support. A supplier background in Powertrain/Exhaust ctomponents would be an advantage. Positions will involve limited travel. A minimum 4 year engineering degree is required with at least 5 yrs relevant experience for the Senior position. Please forward resume to: Bosal International c/o Human Resources Fax: 734-547-2988 or HR-BINA@bosalusa.com ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/SCIENTIST LimnoTech Is a leader In developing and applying the latest environmental science to effectively solve client problems and protect our water resources. Our Ann Arbor office is seeking enthusiastic environmental engineers and scientists with strong analytical and communication skills to join us. MS required; prior w^ter quality modeling experience and training are desirable. Must be legally able to work in U.S. See www.limno.com for iViore details. Submit resume to Human Resources, LimnoTech, 501 Avis Drive, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 or resume@limno.com. AA/EOE. 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Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Strong mechanical and analytical skills • Strong working knowledge of computer applications • Demonstrated Leadership skills • Proven troubleshooting and problem solving skills • Prior robotic experience a plus • Strong working knowledge of computer applications • Prior packaging experience a plus • Ability to work in a fast pace environment Pollard Banknote offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to: Pollard Banknote 775 James L. Hart Pkwy Ypsilanti, Ml 48194 Fax: (734) 482-5024 E-mail: HR Ypsilanti® pollardbai^note.com We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record check and drug screen. Case Managers FT/PT must be knowledgeable in auto no-fault laws and have at least 1 yr exp. Email resume to actcasemgt_2007@ ______ yahoo.com______ Customer Service Rep $14.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section DIRECT CARE STAFF Needed for Belleville Group Home. Must be over 25 years of age, have current drivers license with good driving record and High School Diploma/GED. Nursing home experience helpful will train. Days, afternoons, and/or weekends. 586-296-3S68 10am-5pm Executive Director Child Care Network / Washtenaw Regional 4C seeks a leader who will be responsible for: managing staff, overseeing finances 8 service delivery and representing the Agency in the community. We offer competitive salary and benefits. EOE. Child Care Network ccn.search@gmail.com, www.childcarenetwork. Hair Stylist 8 manicurist, positions. Email desk@innstylesalon.com call Christa 734-260-1630 Hair Stylist 8 manicurist, positions. Email desk@innstylesalon.com cal) Christa 734-260-1630 H A IR S T Y L IS T S Salon 328, overlooking Main St. Has 2 stations avail w/ ample storage. $800/mo for professional stylist w / established clientele in Ann Arbor Area. 734-994-1328 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC w/tools. Day shift. 734-786-3757 MODELS-Kids 8 adults, immediate placement In commercials. USA Models: 248-988-0210 Movie extras earn up to $150 a day. Exp not required people needed to work in TV 8 film production. 888-706-7382 Nail Technician For downtown spa in Ann Arbor. Please send resume to: careers@viefit.com Painters Helper Needed No experience necessary, transportation needed. Background 8 drug testing done. Please call 734-997-0933. PLOW TRUCK DRIVERS Wanted - Must have own truck 8 plow, be avail, at all times. (734) 480-1900 POLLUTION CONTROL Department. $15 to start. No experience needed. Call Mon 8 Tues, 10-5. 313-382-6022. ♦ Servers ♦ Front Desk Apply at 610 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor or fax resume and letter of Interest to 734-761-7864 EOE Production Assistant Pollard Banknote, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of Instant Lottery tickets, is looking for a candidate to fill an Assistant Operator position within our Finishing Department. The successful candidate will be trained to assist In the operation of our automated packaging line. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Prior packaging experience a plus • Strong mechanical and analytical skills • Strong working knowledge of computer applications • Ability to work in a fast pace environment Pollard Banknote offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to: SALON - Passionate, busy, progressive salon looking for FT/PT careerminded Stylists 8 Assistants. Paid vacation 8 education. Signing bonus available w/steady clientele. Accepting applications for motivated individuais. 734-994-4787. Sears Auto Center- Mich Certified AutoTech -brakes, front, electrical. www.sears.com/apply or call 734.998.3981. eeo/aa Security Positions Available. Corporate Security Solutions. Part time, midnight positions In the Ypsilanti area. Must have high school diploma, clear criminal history, and the ability to pass a drug test. Please call (800) 968-1980 or dchmiel@gocss.com Sid ew a lk Sh oveler s Needed for sidewalk crews. Must have own pick up truck - no plow necessary. Good pay, $18-$25/hr. for those w/own truck 8 night-time snow shoveling work. Call 734-663-3343 ext 22. STYLIST WANTED Are you looking for a professional change for yourself 8 your clients? With the highest quality of products and services. In the growing Howell area, we can help you take your business to the next level. Call: 517-540-1420 Eliza Rielle Salon/Spa TECHNICIAN Experienced Chrysler Dodge Jeep tech wanted. Busy dealership with small town value's seek's state certified Chrysler technician. Top pay and excellent benefit's. Send resume to: O'Hara Chrysler 1111 W. Michigan Ave. Clinton, Ml. 49236 Attn: Chris Wyman WILL TRAIN Corp. expanding need to fill 10 FT/PT positions. No exp. nec. If not making $700/wk call (734) 622-8299. Conditions apply. 2008 Expansion $14.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section LANDSCAPE CREW SUPERVISOR. Minimum 5 yrs. exp. 734-944-3450 LIFEGUARD Private Club now hiring lifeguards for new indoor water park. Must have current certifications, benefits include membership to indoor/outdoor facility. Apply at Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty Ann Arbor. Phone 665-3738 ext 18 for more info. Pollard Banknote 775 James L. Hart Pkwy Ypsilanti, Ml 48194 Fax: (734) 482-5024 E-mail: HR Ypsilanti® pollardbanknote.com We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactofy response from a Criminal Record check and drug screen. Property Management Company seeking qualified applicant to full FT position for Office Manager and Grounds Person. Competitive wages and excellent benefit package avail to FT employees. Fax resumes to 734-729-9025. -A T T EN T IO N - Brand New Openings In Customer Service Department. Need 15 Reliable, motivated individuals. No experience necessary, we will train. $15.00/start Must have reliable transportation. Call today for interview 810-844-2502 E-MAIL YOUR FREEBIE A D S TO freebies@annarbornews.com YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED DO YOU HAVE A ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE? Are you looking for a home with a co.? Our Ann Arbor location has openings for ambitious, hardworking men 8 women to start immediately. Openings in all departments. OUR PEOPLE EARN AN AVERAGE $500- S800/WEEK, PER COMPANY PROGRAM If you are willing to "start now" on your future, call us today. 734-389-0202 B6 ICLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Human Resources FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008 HR/Operations Manager Jackson, Ml employer seeks experienced HR professional to manage complete HR operations, including all HR work force issues involving 500+ employees at two locations. Full range HR responsibilities, with a focus on recruiting, ER, payroll and benefits. Successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and participate with top management team. Competitive salary and benefits. 10-15 years experience in Human Resources; Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business Admin. register@dbparmenter. .com Cytogenetics Technologist Cytogenetic Technologist for University of Michigan. Requires Bachelor's in related science field plus 2 yrs. experience in cancer cytogenetics, specifically fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis. Resume to Beverly Smith, U-M Pathology, 1301 Catherine St., M5221 Med. Sci. I, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0602. A Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOU. HHAs/CNAs Contingent home care positions with flexible schedules. High demand for evening or midnight shifts in Washtenaw county. Submit resume via fax to 734-975-3089 or email MVN-HR@ med.umich.edu MEDICAL ASST For Packard Community Clinic to join its multifaceted health care team. Serving Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti 8 surrounding areas since 1973. The Packard Community Clinic is a non-profit family practice clinic whose mission is to provide a full range of quality services to patients. Packard Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package. Fax resume w/cover letter to 734-971-8545 attn: Amy. Medical and Dental University of Michigan Health System *$5000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME RNs* COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM THAT APPRECIATES. RESPECTS AND VALUES YOU!! Heartland Hospice is searching for qualified professionals, who enjoy providing excellent care, to join our team servicing the Livingston, Monroe, Wayne 8 Washtenaw areas. Registered Nurses- FuH time & per diem We have a 5pm> 9pm position. Mon- FrI to help w/admrts £r visits, guaranteed 24 hrs per week with Paid Days Off. We have an On-call need Mon-Fri 5pm-8:30am. Licensed Medical Social Worker- Per diem We offer a friendly, warm work environment with competitive compensation, education assistance program, mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about opportunities at Heartland Hospice, contact Kim Trevas at 810-923-4562, email resume to ktrevas@hcrmanorcare. com or fax resume to 517-913- 5902 EOE Drug Free Heartland^ /if«. Dental Assistant Ann Arbor General Practice seeks dental assistant, full-time with benefits. Radioaraphy certification preferred. Fax resume (734) 663-2754 Dental Assistant Needed immediate FT, for state of the art office. Fax resumes to: 734-996-4974. Histotechnologist Mohs surgeon seeks HistoTech with frozen section experience to process fresh tissue with Mohs frozen section techniques in his expanding, private practice. Background in histology, cryostat preparation and maintenance, and histo-chemical staining is essential. Full or part time, excellent pay and benefits. Fax resume to: 734-996-8767 or email a2derm(2>aol.com Dental Asst. - NE Ann Arbor private practice, 4 days/wk. Some Saturday a.m./Benefits 8 retirement. Fax resume to (734) 769-0298 Dental Asst. - NE Ann Arbor private practice, 4 days/wk. Some Saturday a.m./Benefits 8 retirement. Fax resume to (734) 769-0298 HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREQIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent 734-424-9598 k Clinical Assistant Busy, comprehensive eye care center seeking a FT individual to assist w/a variety of diagnostic tests 8 filing. We are looking for an individual who puts customer service at the highest level, is organized, reliable 8 an energetic self starter who enjoys working w/ patients in a fast paced organization. We offer an excellent benefits package 8 salary commensurate w/experience. Send resume to 734-518-0720 CRNA - Perm, or locum tenum. if taking a perm position there is a $25,000 sign on bonus. Immediate start for the right candidates. (586) 790-6800. Customer Rep, PT. Some Eves 8 Sat AMs. Medical exp preferred. Resume to: mvc18558waustin@ yahoo.com or mail: Manchester Vet Clinic, 18558 W. Austin Rd.. Manchester, Ml 48158. CVOR NURSES needed ASAP for new open heart program. $55/hr. 13 week contract. (586) 790-6800. Direct Care Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, a leader in the field of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, has exciting employment opportunities for enthusiastic, motivated 8 careerminded individuals. Fulltime and Part-time positions are available on all shifts at our adult, young adult, and pediatric facilities in the Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti and Farmington The Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care in a group home setting. Duties range widely by level, but may include corrective teaching, accessing the community, taking vitals, passing medications, general activities of daily living (ADLs) and other duties as assigned. This position requires a desire to work with people, proof of a valid driver's license and excellent driving record. $9.00 - $10.00 to start and training is provided. Rainbow offers benefits and excellent advancement opportunities. Apply online at www.rainbowrehab.com or In person at either of our office locations 9am- 5pm, Monday-Friday: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers 5570 Whittaker Rd. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 (1-94 exit 183) OR 32715 Grand River Ave. Farmington, Ml 48336 (between Orchard Lake 8 Farmington Rds.) Call for directions: 734-482-1200. EOE. Drug-free Workplace DIRECTOR OF NURSING Extended care facility for retired clergy, Clarkston near 1-75 and Dixie Hwy. Must be a graduate from accredited B.S.N. school of nursing and possess a valid State of Michigan Registered Nurse license Qualified applicant will possess min 3 to 5 yrs experience in a nursing . management position with emphasis in acute and long term care. Great pay and benefits. Excellent pension plan. Visit our website at www.colombiere.com; fax resume 248-620-2057 or email to lrollison@ colomblere.com Lincare, the national leader in home respiratory care is seeking a Healthcare Specialist, responsibilities include: Disease management programs, clinical evaluations, equipment setup 8 education, be the Dr's eyes in the home setting. RN, LPN, RRT, CRT licensed as applicable. Great personality and team-player with strong work ethic needed. Competitive salary, benefits and career paths avail. Local travel (reimbursed). Drug free workplace. EOE. No phone calls please, fax resumes to 734-459-2519 or send to: Uncare 42030 Koppernick Ste 310 Canton, Ml 48187. Attention: Kris Radke- Center Manager. LPN, EXPERIENCED,* for busy Rheumatology practice. Fax resume 734-477-6805 LPN for Human Services agency (part-time, eves). LPN license 8 2 yrs. paid related experience. Clinton location. Reply to: Human Resources- 03, Holy Cross Children's Services, 8759 Clinton- Macon Rd., Clinton, Ml 49236. EOE (website: www.hccsnet.org) LPN/MA NEEDED, FT with benefits, for allergy office. Please fax resume to: 734-434-5762 Medical Case Manager ^ S e l e c t ^ Specialty’ Hospital Exciting opportunity for a clinically trained professional to become part of our hospital administrative team. Primary responsibilities include managing patients transition thru a specialized acute hospitalization including pro-active fiscal management, dc planning, internal marketing, discharge planning and utilization review. Duties include negotiations with payors and referral sources that require superior communication skills. Medical background required. Prior acute care case management experience required. Select Specialty Hospitals offer an exciting work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive medical benefit package. Please forward resume to Human Resources Fax: 734-712-0505 cbaker@selectmedical corp.com Pharmacy Openings At Chelsea Community Hospital, our pharmacists and pharmacy techs are an integral part of our team. We pride ourselves in recruiting the best - those that inspire others and are respected by those around them. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of healthcare with the best of small town values. We currently have contingent hours available for both pharmacists and pharmacy techs. The hospital offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a highly skilled, collegial team in an outstanding working environment. Please apply on-line at: w w w .c ch .o rg Department of Human Resources P?fi Conimunitv HospiUl 776 South Main Street Cheleee. Ml 48ltB-l3»9 wwvo.cch.org Phone: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer Recovery Room RN Planned Parenthood needs a contingent RN with GYN and/or recovery room experience. Thurs and Fri possible. Contact recruiter® ppmchoice.org or fax 734-973-0595. Registered Mammography Technologists Due to program expansion, the Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan Health System currently has part-time day/afternoon opportunities available for Registered Mammography Technologists. To qualify, you must be a graduate of a school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent, and possess current ARRT technical certification w/ advanced mammography certification. Interested candidates should send current resume to: pirochta® med.umich.edu A non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Physicians Wanted (M D /D O ) Doctor's office in Ann Arbor seeks qualified physicians. No nights/no weekends/no call. Great opportunity. Fax CV: 248-282-0321 University of Michigan Health System RESEARCH COORDINATOR LPNs, RNs Riverview of Ann Arbor has positions available for LPNs and RNs all shifts. New wage scale. Please fax resume to (734) 761-3802 Attention Gail or call (734) 761-3800 or apply in person at 355 Huron View Blvd., Ann Arbor PART-TIME LPN / RNS $500 SIGN ON BONUS Every other weekend (F/Sa) 7P-7A (work 24 get paid for 32) Every other weekend (F/Sa) 11P-7A (work 16 get paid for 20) Seeking experienced nurses to work at the Washtenaw County Jail. Competitive salary with shift diff, 401 k, potential for quarterly performance bonus. EOE. Please FAX or email resume to: SecureCare, Inc. Fax:734-975-8493. Email: jobs® securecarehealth.com PHARMACIST (Part-time) 1-2 yrs experience in retail setting. Fle)dble Schedule. PHARMACY TECH (Full Time) 6 mos-lyr experience. For details 8 to apply: www.plummarket.com Make US a part of your day! Medical Assistant Medical office seeks experienced receptionist, Must have strong computer 8 medical insurance knowlege. Full time with excellent pay 8 benefits. Ann Arbor area. Fax resume to: 734-996-8767 or email a2derm@aol.com Find it Here! In the classifieds. We'll keep you connected to your comnnunity with complete local news coverage. For home delivery, call 994-NEWS, or 1-800-589-6397, • THE UVIN(»T(>N — COMMLINITY NEWS COUWITTIP • CONHKTIO • COMKftI Select specialty'I lospiuil We asked our Nurses w h a t th ey wanted. Then, we listened. A young, innovative healthcare provider, dedicated to excellence, devoted to a mission of quality care. Select Specialty Hospital is part of a national network o f acute care facilities with specialized treatments and innovative solutions for patients. At Select Specialty Hospital, we believe you deserve the same respect and consideration we ask you to provide patients. From manageable caseloads to flexible scheduling, from competent management to competitive compensation. Select stands apart as the employer o f choice for Nursing professionals. Are you looking to build a career of excellence and new challenges? Consider th e Advantages: • Exceptional Learning Environment • 12-hour Shifts, AM & PM Available • No Pulling, No Floating • Shift & Weekend Differentials • Medical/Dental & Life Insurance • 401 (k) Current positions: • Registered Nurses - Full Time, 12 hour shifts. Flexible scheduling. • LPN - Full Time, 12 hour shifts, Flexible scheduling. • Case Manager, RN Full Time, 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Please forward resume to our Ann Arbor location: Fax (734) 712-0505 cbaker@selectmedicalcorp.com EOE PT/PTA, OTR/COTA, SPL WANTED Positions avail for FT/PT Physical therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/ COTA, and speech language pathologist, to provide quality goal oriented skilled services to traumatic brain inured (TBI) clients at our facility in Kingsley, Ml near Traverse City. The selected candidates will work within a multi disciplinary team approach to provide therapeutic services. Experience in traumatic brain injury is preferred, though new graduates may apply. The Lighthouse Inc. offers a competitive salary and an excellent fringe benefits package. The Lighthouse also offers an outstanding sign on bonus and will provide moving expenses. Advancement opportunities in the company are obtainable. For immediate consideration on this rewarding career opportunity please fax your resume to Attn: Marketing Director at 989-673- 5692, email: mwilson® llghthouserehab.com Cali 989-673-5697 or mail resume to: Lighthouse Inc Attn: Marketing Director PO Box 289 Caro, Ml 48723 PT/PTA, OTR/COTA, SPL WANTED Posrtions.avail for FT/PT Physical therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/ COTA, and speech language pathologist, to provide quality goal oriented skilled services to traumatic brain inured (TBI) clients at our facility in Kingsley, Ml near Traverse City. The selected candidates will work within a multi disciplinary team approach to provide therapeutic services. Experience in traumatic brain injury is preferred, though new graduates may apply. The Lighthouse Inc. offers a competitive salary and an excellent fringe benefits package. The Lighthouse also offers an outstanding sign on bonus and will provide moving expenses. Advancement opportunities in the company are obtainable. For immediate consideration on this rewarding career opportunity please fax your resume to Attn: Marketing Director at 989-673- 5692, email: mwilson® lighthouserehab.com Call 989-673-5697 or mall resume to: Lighthouse Inc Attn: Marketing Director PO Box 289 Caro, Ml 48723 Michigan Heart, P.C. a leader in cardiovascular care for SE Michigan is seeking a Research Coordinator to provide specific study support. Responsibilities: • Screen and enroll patients into various studies according to protocol requirements • Provide patients with understandable informed consent • Coordinate study related patient care in a safe and compliant manner • Demonstrate knowledge of study medications, devices, and pathology of underlying disease state being studied • Maintain and organize study documentation, including case report forms. • Collect required data, adhering to protocol, GCP/ICH and FDA requirements. • Assist research team with budget planning, future study evaluation, and communicates with other involved departments/ organizations Qualifications: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 'with a current Michigan license • Bachelors degree preferred but wilkb^ waived with increased experience • 3 years of cardiology medical/surgical background with preference given to cardiac, intensive, or emergency medicine experience, research experience preferred • BCLS certification required Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@michiganheart.com Respiratory Therapist Needed for immediate start. Perm position only. Day 8 night shifts available. Must be registered. Call (586) 790-6800 RN NEEDED For busy private practice specialty office. F/T position. Mon-Fri. No holidays, no weekends. Prefer recovery room or critical care experience. Must be able to rotate between our two locations in Ann Arbor and Brighton. Please fax resume to: HR Manager at 734-995-4366 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RN:Triage/Non- Invasive Testing Part-time Jackson, Michigan Responsibilities: • Patient evaluation/ assessment prior to supervising the administration of pharmacological agents for stress testing and recovery of those patients. • Perform comprehensive triage and patient education. • Document medical information in patient's electronic health record. • Review lab and test results; manage prescription refills; monitor coumadin. • Act as a liaison between patients, primary care physicians, and Michigan Heart, P.C. physicians. Qualifications: • Registered RN with three years cardiac experience and ACLS. • Experience in intensive care or emergency medicine preferred. • Strong computer skills required; EMR experience preferred. Interested candidates should submit their resume to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn! Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@michiganheart.com Fax: 734-712-7313 Therapy HCR Manor Care We are continually growing and constantly adding to our staff. Join us! PT and COTA Full-Time HHCC-Ann Arbor PT and SLP Full-Time HHCC-Canton We offer! •State of the Art Equipment •On Site Free CEUs •Tuition Reimbursement •Ranked by Fortune magazine Helping patients overcome their illness and injury-that's what our facilities are all about. A provider of rehabilitation and post-acute care, we offer a nurturing environment where you will look forward to coming to work and giving your all. Graduate of accredited school and state licensure required. Please call or fax/e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mike McKittrick Ph: 1-866-427-2004 ext. 119, Fax 1-877-479-2652 E-mail: mike.mckittrick® hcr-manorcare.com. Apply online at www.hcrmanorcare. com. EEO/Drug-Free Employer. People. Strength. Commitment. Administrative Assistant Center for Automotive Research Under limited supervision, performs complex administrative functions for the director and staff of the Transportation and Information Systems Planning group. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Administrative support of planning and budgeting for the group, as well as assistance with processing proposals and contracts. • Tracking research project expenses and revenues against budgets, production of financial reports, and initiation of necessary corrections. • Coordinate meetings including invitations, agenda and minutes. Take minutes at meetings of technical research nature and prepare written summaries for distribution. Necessary Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Five or more years of experience in administration. • Expertise and experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint. • Intermediate analytical skills and experience with Excel, especially related to project accounting. • Ability to provide high level administrative oversight to project management; assist with identifying, and tracking progress against, milestones and deadlines. • Abili^ to provide administrative support to multiple staff members in a fast-paced research environment. • Ability to work with a high level of initiative and discretion. Salary Range: $40,000- $55,000. Final salary offer commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent benefits package. Please visit the CAR website at: www.cargroup.org for a complete job description and instructions on how to apply for this position. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Part Time Employment Faculty Commons Operation Assistant A pp o in tm en t Setters! Ann Arbor business is hiring for full time 8 permanent positions. Enjoyable work environment and our people earn an average of $400-$750 per week per company program. Call 389-0300 Organize and execute the daily operational functions of the Part time Faculty Commons which serves a large volume of rotating customers, including part time faculty members, staff, students and the general public. Minimum qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent and 0-2 years relevant work experience. Starting hourly rate is $12.45. Application deadline is January 11. 2008. Interested persons should apply to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Mgmt, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, Business Education Bldg, 1st Floor, Rm 120, Ann Arbor. Ml. 734-973-3497 Fax: 734-677-5415 Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. For job postings 8 application materials, visit www.wccnet.edu/jobs Wee is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA Medical Access 8 Office Coordinator Neighborhood Senior Services. Coordinates both Medical Access program and general office functions. Includes scheduling and client/ volunteer contact. Fulltime. Must have 2 years office or program experience, strong computer skills, exceptional communication skills. E-mail resume to kolex@nssweb.org or fax to 734-712-7833. CASHIER/SORTER For busy thrift shop. Retail exp. necessary. Apply In person 10-5pm. 2280 S. Industrial. MOVIE/ BOOK CRITIC for Radio. P/T. No relocation /exp. Ted 703-938-6064 SHOWROOM MOVER Tyner Furniture is looking for a qualified individual to work part time Tuesday through Saturday moving furniture displays and assisting with customer pick-ups. Must be neat in appearance. Light to medium lifting required. Please apply in person at 3900 S. State St. Ann Arbor Snow Shovelers PT, nights, good pay. 734-663-3343 ext. 22. Professional and Managerial Office and Clerical Accounts Receivable/ Data Entry saline, Ml, Company needs dependable, detail oriented person for processing invoices and other documents in a computerized environment. Requires excellent data entry and typing skills (50 WPM) Fax resume with salary requirements to: Office manager 734-944-5800 Look what 1 sold with the Classifieds. - BOOKKEEPER/ RECEPTIONIST F/T w/benefits, small office. Great working atomopshere, must be a team player. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Strong organizational skills, pleasant phone voice, ability to multitasks. Mail resumes to: G 8 S Metals, Inc, attn: J. Socha, PO BOX 1432, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Clerical/Admin- Duties include data entry, customer servlce/email 35WPM. FT/PT $11-$16/hr. Call Marsha 877-537-3738 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT F/T w/benefits, small office. Great working atomopshere, must be a team player. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Strong organizational skills, pleasant phone voice, ability to multitasks. Mail resumes to: G 8 S Metals, Inc, attn: J. Socha, PO BOX 1432, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 OFFICE ASSISTANT Local travel agency seeks cheerful office assistant. Excellent computer, organization 8 language skills required. Email resume: florine® journeys-lntl.com ^ L O O k l Office Manager Part time work with small business, very flexible hrs. Must know Quickbooks, be very organized, help develop procedures, invoicing, filing, also coordinate documents with accountant as needed. Do small payroll biweekly. Email address Reflecting Nature rnavetta21 ® hotmall.com reflecting-nature.com (734)649-6842 ASSESSOR Full-time for Northfield Township, approx. 8,500 residents with 4,865 parcels. Minimum 5 years relevant experience required gained in Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Development classifications. State Assessors' Board Level ill required. Salary based on qualifications. Resumes accepted on or before January 28, 2008 to Michele K. Manning, Township Clerk, 75 Barker Road, P.O. Box 576, Whitmore Lake, Ml 48189. EOE A Student Housing Community in Ypsilanti currently seeking a LEASING MANAGER Must be well-organized, energetic, able to work in a fast paced team environment possess excellent communication skills. Qualified applicants must pass a background 8 drug test. Prior multi-family or student housing exp preferred. Competitive salary/ benefits. EOE. Apply online: WWW.studenthousing, com/company/ employment.asp. AUTO DEALERSHIP F 8 I MANAGER - Premier Service Corporation is seeking experienced Finance Managers in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas. Excellent pay and benefits and a positive work environment awaits a motivated producer. Email resume to: timbarr@premierservice corporation.com or fax to 248-952-1810. Find that great house, and everything Receptionist ® imONATwDwN nITmOnNcEjc ikir , e9o‘i ' I M Collect money, not dust! Sell your unused items quickly. 810-844-2000 mlive.com/aanewsads Arbor Hospice Tlie Patk to a Fu 11 life is Caring. H/e provide home care and hospice care to seriously ill patients and their families through out southeastern Michigan. Care is provided by a team of trained caregivers in patient homes, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in our 26-bed Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. H o sp ic e O p p o r tu n itie s Do you want to be part of a agency providing the kind of care few can provide? Arbor Hospice provides exceptional, compassionate end-of-life care in homes and in our residence. We invite you to explore the following full-time, part-time and contingent clinical opportunities available tor; Residence Opportunities • RN Home Hospice Opportunities • RN •LPN • RN Case Manager, Facilities • RN Case Manager On C a ll Opportunities • RN/LPN Visit/Triage Access Center Opportunities • Admission RN • Access Coordinator Current license required. Prior Hospice experience strongly considered. We offer competitive compensation rates and flexible,, family-friendly scheduling. For more information regarding these opportunities, or to apply online, please visit our website at www.arborhospice.org. Place your private party classified ad today! 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads •• THK LI> IN(»T<W «• COMMLNITY NEWS ClIUMItKO • CONNrrifD • COunUE Contingent Jackson, Michigan Responsibilities: • Patient check in 8 check out • Data entry • Receive 8 reroute incoming phone calls Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED • Receptionist experience in a healthcare setting preferred • Good interpersonal communication skills, enthusiastic attitude, detail oriented, 8 able to multi-task • Computer knowledge 8 keyboard experience necessary Interested candidates should submit their resume to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive, Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@michlganheart.com Fax: 734-712-7313 SECRETARIAL - Immediate full-time opening at law firm. Strong dictation/typing and MS Office skills required. Salary commensurate w/ experience. Send resume to S3SENTSOFT@aol.com a home l E i H L i J P U y p r It you are looking for a new home, look no further than our New Homes Spotlight section. Each Sunday, we feature a different new home development, so you can find the perfect neighborhood for your family. 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads THE UVINGSTON •» C O M M U M T V NEWS COMl'TIIO • COHNKMD* COUHIK COLLEGE OF LAW Director of Admissions MSU College of Law announces a vacancy in its professional staff. D i r e c t o r o f A dm i s s io n s : Manages the review of law school applications to JD an d LLM degree programs, provides academic and application advistng for prospective students, and produces comprehensive reports required to formulate enrollment goals and recruitment strategies. The Director participates in the recruitment of prospective students and will assist in the development of outreach programs and materials designed to promote the lawschool's academic an d experiential programs to future students. The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. Candidates must have a JD or Master's Degree plus three years of professional experience in a client service setting or a Bachelor's degree w ith fo u r years of progressive re sp o n sib ility in h ig h e r ed u c a tio n admissions, s tu d en t services, o r academic advising, A complete jo b d e sc rip tio n is available online at w w w .law .m su .ed u /a dm is s io n s /d ire c to r.h tm l. A d ynamic in s titu tio n , the Law College is affiliated and academically integrated with Michigan State University, the 7th largest research university in the nation. MSU Law is located in an award-winning, high-tech b u ilding in the heart of MSU's c am pus in East Lansing. In the past decade, applications for admissions have more than tripled and the credentials of the entering class have been substantially strengthened. For further information on the College an d its programs see w w w .law .m su .ed u . Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue u ntil the successful candidate is identified. Applicants sh o u ld submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of at least three references. Materials should be submitted via mail or email to: Teresa E ld red , H um an R eso u rc e s Manager, 3 6 8 Law College Building, East L ansing, MI 4 8 8 2 4 , e ld re d t@ law .m su .e d u . The Law College is committed to achieving excellence th r o u ^ cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. z3784i»j)2 MSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S ! B7 Exciting Opportunity! BUSINESS MANAGER Center for Automotive Research The Center for Automotive Research, a nonprofit research organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has an opening for a Business Manager. This position will provide business development and management for the Connected Vehicle Proving Center (CVPC). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • With input from senior management, develop and implement business plans; define CVPC products and services; markets, customers, competitors, revenue streams, funding sources, etc., and strategies for competing in these markets. Coordinate the pursuit of federal and state funding. ^ • Develop operational B budget and manage ^ fiscal operations. • Manage external business relationships with partners, sponsors, contractors, vendors, and other project participants, including management and reporting of contributions. • Ensure budgetary and 1^ contractual compliance wm for activities. Monitor ^ contract deliverables, track progress against budget and milestones, recommend and implement corrective actions as necessary. • Prepare and negotiate contracts with consultants, customers, contractors and outside vendors; act as liaison with legal counsel for business activities, including intellectual property matters. Review and approve invoices; manage administrative contract fulfillment and closeout issues. •Coordinate consultants' activities and ensure compliance to statements of work, and timelines for deliverables. •Oversee marketing efforts by identifying CVPC products and services; develop pricing and funding plan; and identify and pursue CVPC cus- ^ tomers. Coordinate up- W dates to CVPC website as necessary. General qualifications include: •Bachelors' degree required. MBA degree desirable. • Minimum three to seven years experience in business functions, such ^ as administrative, con- A tractual, and business " management, business planning. • Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. • Demonstrated capabilities in business development, goal setting, planning. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Experience with financial reporting, project management, and contract negotiations. • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000. Final salary offer commensurate with experience. Please visit the CAR website at: www.cargroup.org for B additional information ^ and instructions on how to apply for this position. Front Desk ^ Manager Customer-oriented, multi-tasker with retail sales experience. Includes wknds. /^ p ly to asstdirector® belianina.com www.bellanina.com FUND RAISING & EVENTS ASSISTANT Plan, execute fund raising events, assist w/ development & communications for progressive youth serving agency. BA & Proficiency In MS Office, Adobe, HTML, desktop publishing & graphics req'd. Exp. in fund raising, events, or communications in nonprofit. $26-30K annually. Resume, cover letter by 1.16.08 to Sue Upton, 1^ Development Director at " supton@ozonehouse.org EOE/AA. In search of a graphic artist? Membership Services Coordinator. Full-time opening with Ann Arbor firm managing healthcare technology associations. Responsibilities for coordinator positions include but are not limited to: general support for association, including answering telephones, scheduling conference calls, data entry work, accounting support, etc.; providing customer service to members via email and telephone; answering questions about programs and services; and providing support to Meeting Planning, Membership, and Education departments. Preferred candidates will be proficient in Office programs, be detail oriented, and thrive in a team enironment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Prior work at an association is a plus. Bachelor's degree required. Salary commensurate with experience. Email resume and salary requirements to jobs@cio-chime.org OFFICE MANAGER 30 - 40 hours per week, experienced in Quickbooks necessary for Environmental Consulting firm located in Ann Arbor. Responsible for client billing. A/R, A/P, financial reporting, proposals, correspondence, and general office. Interested individuals should email resumes to: tvanhoof© phiconsulting.com ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Pollard Banknote a world leader in the design and manufacturing of Instant Lottery tickets is looking for someone to join our team as a Finishing Supervisor. Reporting to the Finishing Manager and working as part of our Supervision team that provide 24 x 7 support to the Finishing Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of finishing staff, assisting in the day-to-day operation of the department such as maintaining inventory, overseeing production lines, scheduling employees and troubleshooting production related problems. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent; related secondary education would be considered a plus. • The ability to differentiate between colors • Able to read and interpret the information in pertinent documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. • Concise verbal and written communication skills • Prior management or supervisory experience within the Printing or Production Industry • Prior Robotic experience a plus • Strong Interpersonal skjlls • Flexibility in terms of shifts and job functions • Working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office programs Pollard Banknote offers a competitive compensation and benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter outlying fit and salary expectations along with a resume to: SUPERVISOR, BUILDING SERVICES Provides first line supervision for full and part time custodians and is responsible for ensuring that campus buildings and off campus locations are maintained in a quality manner as it relates to cleanliness and sanitation. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in facilities management, business or related field, five years full time custodial work experience including a minimum of two years custodial supervisor experience & previous experience supervising in a unionized setting. Initial salary range is $42,023 - $46,225 dependent upon education and work related experience with numerous fringe benefits. Applications deadline is January 18, 2008. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcript to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497 Fax: 677-5415. For job postings and application materials see our web site at; www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Look no further than the employment section of The Livingston Community News Classifieds. Call 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads Pollard Banknote 775 James L. Hart Pkwy Ypsilanti, Ml 48194 Fax: (734) 482-5024 E-mail: HR_Ypsilanti@ pollardbanknote.com We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record search and drug screen. PUBLIC RELATIONS Michigan Heart, P.C. Is looking to add an energetic team player with experience in healthcare marketing, public relations. This person will facilitate positive relationships with physicians, office staff, patients, and communities through visits, educational sessions, PR, etc. Bachelors degree in Marketing, Public Relations or Communications preferred. A business or clinical degree is also acceptable with proven outside sales experience In a service industry. See WWW. MichiganHeart.com under Careers for more information or contact Michigan Heart Human Resources at hr@michiqanheart.com QUALITY MANAGER Expert administration of TS 16949 is required. SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT desired. Resume to: QM@brightonnc.com Retail CRAZY WISDOM Book Store. Hiring friendly, responsible counter person, 8-12 hrs/wk Apply in person, ask for Rachel Sales and Agents FURNITURE SALES Tyner Furniture of Ypsilanti is looking for a self motivated, enthusiastic Sales Consultant. Large showroom with quality name brands. Full or part time position. Prior sales or design experience preferred. Closed Sundays. For immediate consideration, please call Jean at (734) 483-4500. Gold Star Mortgage - Is hiring two Telemarketers w/ mortgage sales background. Please send resume to: 734-330-2439. IN S ID E S A L E S For busy Ann Arbor industrial filter manufacturer. Good telephone, organizational skills, and computer proficiency required. Some knowledge of hydraulic filtration and fluid power helpful. CAD knowledge a plus. E-mail resume to donkrause@ flowezyfilters.com TELEMARKETING, PT Trotec Laser, Inc. seeks exp. telemarketing and data entry staff at our Ypsilanti office. Successful candidate must be outgoing, reliable, quick’ learner and have strong communication skills. Hourly wage plus bonus. 4-5 month commitment with possibility of extension or permanent position. Email resume to sales@troteclaser.com 2008 Expansion $14.25 base-appt Must fill many positions BY Jan. 12th! FT/PT, temp/perm, flex schedules, conditions apply, 734-973-7024 Volunteers ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Le a sing C on su ltan t Looking for a P/T individual w/exp. to assist at our apt. community in the Ann Arbor area. Commissions included. Fax resume 734-434- 7538/ call 734-434-6650. Sales Associate Fast paced Telecommunications Company is seeking a Sales Associate to sell Voice/Phone systems. Video Conferencing and Surveillance systems^ sound systems, security and Data/Networking cable solutions 2 years sales experience required. Telecommunications experience preferred Email resume to hr@glt.com or mail to 167 Little Lake Dr. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103 Great Lakes Telecom www.glt.com (734)995-5555 Therapist/ Counselor (Part-time) Provide personal counseling services to WCC students asking for or referred for such assistance. Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work, licensed by the State of Michigan as an LPC, LLPC, LMSW or LLMSW and demonstrated successful clinical experience and skill in counseling/therapy. $28.99 per hour; 20 hours per week maximum. Interested persons should email resume to jrinke@wccnet.edu by January 11, 2008. WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ S A L E S M A N A G E R Are you a results oriented, hands-on performer, who is looking for a fast pace, high energy environment that is nonautomotive? Do you currently have direct report responsibility for leading and developing a professional sales team? Are you motivated by a strong incentive program? If you are ready to climb in the trenches with our seven sales engineers, and believe you are the one to lead them to breakout levels of performance, we want to meet with you. A background In selling high tech systems in the multi-tiered construction market is a strong plus. Wixom. Full benefits. Email/fax resume to: anathan@natsco.net/ 248-380-6268 • SALES PROS DREAM Make $100,000+ w/easy sale. 800-526-6658 SALES REPRESENTATIVE INTELLIGENT MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL. CALL FOR AN INTERVIEW @ 866 804 5651 Antiques, Art and Collectibles Auctions and Auctioneers Building, Heating and Cooling Items Business, Office and Restaurant Equipment Christmas Trees Clothing, Furs and Jewelry Computers Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Firewood and Wood Stoves Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage and Yard Sales Handicapped Supplies and Services Hobbies, Crafts and Art Supplies Home Electronics Household Items Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment Machine, Tool and Heavy Equipment Merchandise Wanted Miscellaneous Items Musical Merchandise Photography and Video Equipment Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs Sales Seeking Dynamic Individuals Antiques, Art and Collectibles ATTENTION Earn $1K/wk. food sales. No experience required. Paid training.Company vehicle. Please Call 248-473-0781 Audio-Video Sales Local retailer requires salesperson with experience in home theater. Only team players with good attitudes and ability to deliver top notch customer service need apply. Please send resume to jobs® big-georges.com HOkYiK) COOPE? »Import Center* A U T O M O T IV E S A L E S Ann Arbor's most respected import Dealership is looking for an aggressive individual to join our Award Winning Sales Team. [f this describes you: Demonstrates high energy level, Extremely motivated to succeed, Accountable for results, Interacts with and works well with others in various fast-changing environments/situations, Effective problem solving skills. Can motivate others through persuasion and leadership, Works independently or in a team environment, Practices corporate and personal integrity level. You may be the person that we seek! • Training • Proven Commission Program • Company Car • Excellent Product • 401K • Profit Sharing And More Please contact Crystal Broome at 734-761-3200 x269 to establish an interview appointment, and find out why we have been repeatedly selected The Best Auto Dealership. Service by numerous Ann Arbor publications. Outgoing & Competitive Personable & Enthusiastic Consistent & Motivated D o e s This S o u n d Like Y o u ? ? ? ? If so, become a part of the Fastest growing circulation promotions company in the entire country. Our winning team of Sales/Promotion Professionals are making an average of $700-$1,000/wk Our Reps cover Special Events, Trade Shows, Retail & Grocery Store Promotions while representing the A N N A I^ B O R N EW S W e offer: V Solid, Consistent, Income Opportunity ^ Complete Training Program ^ No Selling Door to Door V No Cold Calling or Telemarketing / Great Advancement Opportunity V Contests for Cash, Trips & Prizes V Full & Part Time Hours Make Mon ey Now!! For the Chance of a Lifetime Firewood and Wood Stoves AARN'S Seasoned Hardwoods. $80/1, $150/2 de!ivered. 734-604-4600 Assorted seasoned hardwood, 4'x8'x18". $60 delivered. 734-439-0697 or 734-320-2866__________ $50 PER FACE CORD AUGUSTA FIREWOOD Dogwood Ranch Fred Howard 476-6916 Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231-7538 Freebies ANTIQUE CHAIR-Rocker. $69. 810-225-7920 COMPUTER SPEAKERS - 2 pair/SIO. 810-225-7920 STEREO SPEAKERS - $10 pair. 810-225-7920 Hobbies, Crafts and Art Suppiies Sewing/Embroidery Machine - Viking designer 1, fantastic stitchings w/ extras $1,999 734-429-3404 Viking Designer SE - Sewing Emb. Machine. VERY low hours. Like new condition. Many extras. $4950/best (517)431-3142. Home Eiectronics Call Dave, Regional Manager 314-452-1006 Today! Sta r t W o rkin g T om or row! ggaaa? PLACE YOUR C LA SS IF IED AD online, A N Y TIME at mlive.com/aanewsads or email u s at; new ads@annarbornews.com 27" RCA TV SETS 5 years old $75ea; 3 or more $66ea. Pick up 8am-5pm at Webers Inn, Ann Arbor 734-769-2500 Sony Widescreen flat HD TV - 50M080, HDTV Tuner, 3 years old, RP, HDMI connect, excellent condition. $775 or best offer. (734)944-4495. Household items Come join the Reinhart team, Washtenaw County's leader for 36 years. It really is a terrific time to begin a career in real estate sales! We will prepare you to be a real e s ta te success w ith a comprehensive, company-provided training program. If you are considering real estate sales, we want to talk with you. For an information interview, contact Bill Miller, General Manager 734.747.7888 bmiller@reinhartrealtors.com Reinhart [BICharies Reinhart Company ReallorsCsi www.reinhartealtors.com $150 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set. NEW in Plastic. Can Deliver. 734-891-8481 Antique Oak Table and Chairs - 42" square oak pedestal table, 4 oak chairs. Two leaves. $450. pseagle® mac.com, (734) 662-7847 APPLIANCESwhite/ excellent cond: Whirlpool SxS fridge/freezer $250, GE glass top-electric $175, Whirlpool washer/dryerelectric, $200 set (734)484-9612._________ BED-A FULL SIZE Mattress Set. New in Factory Plastic. $100. 734-891-8481. China Cabinet - Solid wood. Perfect cond. $600. (734)913-7953. MATTRESS- KING PILLOW-TOP Mattress Set. New in Bag. $225. 734-891-8481. Siberian Husky Puppy- Beautiful AKC female, 8 wks old, grey and white. $400 (734) 475-1527 □ □ □ □ B E I D D Moving sale - 4 piece living room 8 month old paid $1600 + 4 glass tables for $1000 or OBO, 2 Ikea full size bed w mattress + 2 night stand paid $650/each for $400 or OBO, stereo, fan, heater, folding tables chairsB more all for OBO (734)483-2094._________ QUALITY KING BED Mattress/Foundation Like New w frame used only 9 mos $480 new w orig receipt/care instruc $270 obo. (734) 216-1663. Sofa sleeper couch, love seat & storage ottoman, kitchen table & 4 chairs, 27 in TV, cocktail table, endtable, 2 glass tables $500 for all 708-301-1641 leave msg Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment Volunteers The U of M Div of Kinesiology is looking for infants between the ages of 2-10 months for a study regarding how sensory input effects walking. Please call 734- 615-1494 or e-mail csdren@umich.edu for more information. IRB-Med HUM00004359 JOHN DEERE 260 Riding Mower 17HP Kawasakil engine, 48" Snow Blade and Tire Chains, Leaf and grass catcher pump 2 rear Baskets. $1295. (734)677-3331. ( Musical Merchandise BABY GRAND PIANO Whitney, cherry, excellent condition. Moving Must sell! $1500. 734-216-1000 Exquisite Grand Piano - Kohler & Campbell, 5 ft-9 inch, Millenium Series. Ebony, four yrs old, played only a few times. MSRP $16000, Asking: $9000. (248) 249-1385. Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Livestock, Feed and Seed HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANTIQUE SHOW Sat. 1/19 only 8-5. $3.00 Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, Saline, Ml. 734-944-0713 AKC German Shepherd Puppies -12 wks., 1st shots & wormed. $250. 734-433-9543. AKC Golden Retriever Puppies -1st shots, wormedj $500. Visa/ MC (734) 740-4717 American Pitbull! terrier mix- Adorable young female brown w/ white looking for good home. $35 (734) 368-2701 Bernese Mt. Dog puppies Great family pets, ready to go $800. streamnacres@netzero. com (269)792-9586. Boxer Pups, 1st shots and wormed, $350, brindles & fawns 517-917-2432 Cavalier King Charles Pups - Ready to go to a good home. Shots/wormed $800,989-871-2857 Chihuahua Puppies - Full blooded, no papers, $400. 6 wks on 18th (517)522-5125. Cornish Rex Kittens CFA, non-allergic, $500. Dundee (517) 451-5140 English Bulldog - AKC reg English Bulldogs $1500-2000 only 3 males left, ready 517-592-9597 English Pointer puppies - $250 & 2 olders. Black/ white & liver/white, fully trained. (517) 741-3471. Golden Retriever pup- AKC Vet checked , shots. Extras $350 ea (734) 635-1251 Golden Retriever Pups - AKC, 6 wks., shots & Wormed, $350. Dundee (517) 451-5140 Labradoodles Mini FIB's OFA, shots, vet checked, guaranteed. Creams & blacks.989-865-6408 windmerekennels.com Labradoodles - shots, wormed. Parents on site. All colors available. $450-500. (517)945-1197. Labrador Puppies - AKC/OFA, English champion 1: 734-368-2765. Olde English Bulldogges 2 brindle females, 12 weeks old, great pets! $800.00. (269)330-1479. Rottweilers - AKC 4 males $400 sire dam champ blood shots 8 worm (517)605-4270. Fireplace - Mahogany finish w/ fire box, stone log and fuel cans $200. (734)276-5891. Shih Tzu Puppies 8 wks, ' wormed & shot $450- $500 734-439-3722; 734-846-1323 Yorkie ■ 3months, 1.4lbs, Akc, shots, wormed, female, $550, srahfehr@yahoo.com (734)663-4369. Yorkie, AKC - 15 weeks old. 3.4 lbs. Sweet, loving male. Should only mature to 4 lbs. Daddy is a teacup. 800.00. www.ironcreekranch. com (517)673-7229. ^ L O O k l Yorkshire Terrier Puppies - 1 male, 1 Female. First shots. Tails and Dew claws done. (517)442-3034. Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables FREE WINTER BOARD in return for careful school horse use. trained, safeRENTED Horse Boarding - Milan. Private farm, not fancy but excellent care. Large stalls, lots of pasture. $200 per month. (734)368-7973. ^ ^ r e a t i o f l a / Steinway '60 Console piano, $4,250 appraised, asking $3500/ best excellent cond contact: Lzest@comcast.net ATV's and Quad Racers Aviation Bicycles, Repairs and Service Boat Docks and Slips Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles Sailboats Skis, Skates and Accessories Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service ( Bicycles, Repairs and Service Student Bike Shop, 336 Maynard St, Ann Arbor 734-327-6949 Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods PrecorZuma - Strength training equipment Exc. cond, little use. Multi-hip option incl. $900.00 OBO. (734)341-5949. HAY 3rd cutting round $55/ bale, square bales 3rd cutting $5/bale 429-7162 Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training AKC Boxer pups • 7 wks. Tails, dewclaws, 1st shots, wormed, $550 & up. Call (734) 878-4858 Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Kawasaki Ninja GX6 '94 - Great shape, low mileage, runs good. $1000/ OBO. Call evenings: (734) 320-3022 WANTED: Japanese motorcycles, 1969-82 will pay cash & pickup 216-691-9119 Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service Haulmark '96 enclosed 2 place snowmobile trailer, good condition. $1250 OBO. 734-930-0404 POLARIS - '92 Indy light 340. 1150 mi, long track, good condition. $1100. 734-930-0404 Skidoo '03 MXZ800, 1020 mi., w/reverse, inch 8 half paddle and cover. $4800. 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Excellent! 734-476-1476 Domestic Automobiles 1 Import 1 Automobiles THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008 CERTIFIED P R E - O W N E D Superior Cadillac Livingston County's ONLY Certified Used Cadillac Dealer! Superiorcadillacgmc.com Or call today at (800) 472-1627 Ford Mustang LX '92 - Roiling chassis, drag car set-up, posi rear end, welded racing wheels, new paint. Asking $1500/060. Call evenings: (734) 320-3022 HONDA ACCORD EX '00 2 dr V-6, leather, sunroof mp3 player, 124K. $6000 Susan: 734-604-0509 LEXUS ES300 '99 - Traction control, power everything, moon roof, fog lights, premium sound. 185k Runs/drives great. $5200/obo 734-323-5964 Chevy Cavalier '03 - Auto, CO, power lock, 60K, $5500. 734-829-9700. L E X U S OF ANN ARBOR 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 Engines & transmissions Chevy Colbalt '07 - Auto, installed CHEAP! A/C, CD, 20K, warranty, (734) 699-7450 $9400. 734-484-0949. 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(734) 418-2290 JIM BRADLEY BUICK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd BILL C R IS P IN CHEV ROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeai.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 734-426-4677 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 PALMER FORD SUBARU Chelsea (734) 475-1301 VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 Dunning Subaru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 O M C TOYOTA JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. Dunning Toyota 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 [y] H O IV D A VOLVO FISCHER HONDA Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo 734-483-0323 www.sesimotors.com 15 E, Michigan 734-668-6100 Ford Ranger '90 -Runs & looks good, 7ft box w/cover, 4 cyl, 5 speed, $1200. (734) 649-8601 Geo Storm 1992- Runs excellent, good transportation, 95k. $1500/best, as is. (734) 482-2456 GMC Pick up 2500 '93 - $2300 Mercury Villager '95 $2000. 734-604-0899 SATURN SL2 1997 155,000 ml., 4 dr, auto. Good Cond, Black Exterior, Air, CD, Cruise, Sun Roof, Runs Great! $2,600. (734)277-2799. Suzuki Sidekick '95 4x4, 81K mi, 4 dr, auto, air, no rust, new brakes/shocks CD, $2750. 330-9472 To yo ta C am ry '92 Auto, clean, $2700. (734) 418-2290 $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 Chrysler Sebring '07 - Auto, A/C, power, 10K, $11,700. 734-484-9901 Dodge Neon SXT '05 - Auto, A/C, CD, 47K, mint, $6900. 734-320-2514. Ford Escort ZX2 '02 - Auto, A/C, new brakes, $4500. 734-476-1476 Ford Focus '07 - Auto, A/C, CD, 4-dr. tan, 16K, $9500. 734-320-2514. Ford Mustang GT '99 - 4.6L, auto, excellent shape, $6500. Call Tom 734-485-1156/ 644-7203. Ford Taurus SE '02 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 50K, $5900. 734-829-9700. Lincoln L6 '02 - Auto, A/C, roof, leather, 50K, $9800. 734-325-2514 LINCOLN Towncar '98 Signature, Blue, Loaded $4,750 OBO. (734)429- 9521.________I_________ Mercury Grand Marquis LS '00- Outstanding cond, 1 owner, 43K, Alloy wheels, traction control, cruise, stereo, tilt, climate control, compass, leather, dig instrument package A6S, All power, 18MPG City 24 MPG Hwy. $9800 Please call 734-945-1089_______ Mercury Grand Marquis GS '03 - 80K mi. sharp, alloy wheels, $6,750. runs great, wife's car, new brakes734-461-9384 Mercedes Benz S430 '00 Silver, fully loaded, 69K, new brakes, private owner $18,500. 248-755-0829 Snow? Subaru! All Su barus have All-wheel-drive! '0 5 Imprez $14,990 '07 W R X turbo '0 4 Baja pick-up '03 Outback Wagon '02 LL Bean Wa gon A nd many more to choose! DU NNIN G SU B A R U dunningsubaru.com 734-662-3444 Toyota Prius 2005 34,000 miles, 4 door, standard, excellent condition. White exterior, Gray interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, $17,995. Loaded, Smart key entry .Voice activated navigation system, blue tooth and many more. (248)766-9387. Volvo Station Wagon 850 Turbo '95, leather, sunroof, excellent, $3600 Call 734-669-4433. Jeep Cherokee Sport '00 All power. 4WD, AM/ FM stereo, excellent condition $4400. 734-320-0769 Jeep Liberty Sport '02 $9500. mericsx@umich.edu, (616)635-1647._________ 4x4's for Winter Fun '06 Dodge Durango '02 Explorer $6990 '01 Lexus RX300 '03 Navigator '05 Merc. Mountaineer '06 Nissan Armada '05 Saab 9-2X Aero '03 Toyota Matrix '06 4Runner '03 Tundra Xcab '03 Volvo XC90 More to choose! D U N N IN G T O Y O T A dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Vans and Buses Trucks Chevy 4x4 1 Ton '97, Fisher V plow. Auto, reliable good cond. $12k 734-260-7780__________ Chevy Silverado '06 - Ext. Auto, A/C, CD, 35K, $11,900. 734-4840849. Dakota Sport Extended Cab '02, 4x4, auto, 73k miles. Great cond $9850 734-878-2943__________ DODGE Dump 3500 '95 Diesel, auto, duals. Banks power pack, 71K mi. $7000. 734-260-7780 DODGE RAM 2500 '99- 4x4,V10, black, quad cab 8ft bed, loaded, leather. $7900. (248) 486-4185 Dodge Ram 3500 '01 - Diesel Dual wheels, 4x4, SLT, ext cab. 8ft box. Clean, new tires, sport edition, 6 spd, high mi. $9900. (734) 368-6541 Satrun SL1 '98 - 4-dr, auto, excellent, $2500. 734-669-4433. Dodge Caravan '03 - Captain chair, excellent, $3900. 734-669-4433. Ford W in d s ta r G L '98- 73K, great shape $3900. (734) 476-6734 Ford Windstar '01 - Duel doors, rear air & heat, runs 8 looks great. $3900. (734) 320-3120 HONDA ODESSEY 02 120,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, Silver exterior. Beige interior, 6 cylinders, 4WD, 2HKRL18052H568601 ABS, Air, radio/cassette, bucket seats, CD changer, CD, cruise control, DVD player, leather, power locks, power seats, power windows, tilt, Drivable but needs $500 repair on steering bushing bselenbogen®sbcglobal .net, (734)994-4634. TOYOTA SIENNA '01 - 122K mi. FWD, A/C w/ rear air, all power, CD, dual front air bags, ABS. $6750. 734-994-5060. Vehicles Wanted AACHEN AUTO Cash paid up to $15,000. 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Turbo 400, fully rebuilt w/Spicer transfer case. $1000. all evenings. 734- 320-3022 Rain. Snow. Sleet. Perfect driving conditions. It’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru. 2008 SUBARU I M P R E Z A 2.5- ^ “1 AA PERIilONTHi d I y y 43MONTHS $OS«wl^Oipos( $2007 ToU Dm M LMS« Sgrmg • A»-Wh««l Onv* soodaid • CHmiUCennl • 5 Star giMcinni crash 0% APR AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS! 2008 SUBARU F O R E S T E R S P O R T S 2 . 5 X $229 Top Salaty Pk* indudst th« 200S Tribaca ‘Govamment frontal and side crash lasts ars part of lha Naliortal Highway Traffic Safaly Admirtittration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program. See salercar.gov for more detad. 'Award dsim based on currxilatrva awards won since 2002 from Car srtd Driver (SBasi Trucks). Edmunds.com (Editors' Most Wanted) and R. L. Polk A Co. (Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards). Subaru Impraza. Tnbaca. Foraalar arxt Outback are ragisterad trademarks. **Accordiog to Subaru of Atwnca 2392797 04 Thank You For making ^ 1 us S.E. 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Bmc premium KHinJ, ABS. trection control, UstKrc moonrooC Joel At'Dl CERTIFIED 2 YR/50K TARRANTY 3 2 2 , OQO *06 AUDI A4 - 20K, black, certified, AWD, leather, auto, moon, loaded. ‘04 AUDI A4 - Silver, 46K, Certified, AWD, ABS, leather, moon, loaded. ‘02 AUDI A6 - Blue, auto, AWD, leather, 65K, moon, alloys.................. ‘04 AUDI A6 - Gray, AWD, ABS, 41K, leather, certified......................... ‘01 CH f:VY S-10 PICKUP - Auto, 78K, ABS, Alloys, third door, red .... ‘05 FORI) MUSTANG - Blue, auto,41K,flip up roof, alloys................. ‘03 FOR D TAURUS SE - Gold, 52K, auto, FWD, alloys, spoiler.......................................S8,990 ‘03 HON DA A(!C0RD EX - Certified, 75K, silver, auto, FWD, leather, moon, alloys. . . . SI 4,990 *06 HONDA ACCORD EX - Black, auto, leather, moon, 20K,alloys...............................SI9,990 ‘04 HONDA .\(;<;ORD EX - White,44K,auto, ABS, moon,alloys................................ SI5,990 *04 HONDA A(X!0RD EX - Gray, 43K, 5 speed, certified, moon, alloys........................$15,990 ‘05 HONDA ,A(!CORD EX - Gray, 46K, leather, moon, alloys, auto, certified, loaded ... $19,990 ‘96 HONDA .MXORD EX - 105K, maroon, auto, ABS, moon, alloys..............................$6,785 ‘05 VW JETTA GI. - 32K, gray,certified, 5 spd, ABS, FWD ‘05 HONDA ACCORD LX - 46K, gray, auto, FWD, ABS, CD, Certified........................... $15,990 ‘05 HONDA ACCORD IX - Beige, auto, FWD, 37K, ABS, CD.........................................$16,990 '05 HONDA CR-V vSE - Tan, 58K, certified,4WD, auto, leather,moon......................... $18,990 ‘03 HONDA CIVIC EX - Silver,65K,5spd,certified, moon, alloys...............................$11,990 '03 HONDA CIVIC LX - Blue,FWD,auto,61K,CD...................................................... $12,890 ‘04 HONDA CIVIC LX - Green, 56K, Certified, CD, cruise, tilt..................................... $12,990 ‘06 HONDA CIVIC LX - Gray, 44K, FWD, MP3,ABS, CD, Certified...............................$16,490 ‘05 HONDA CIVIC LX - Silver, 42K, certified, auto, FWD, alloys............................... ‘05 HONDA CIVIC VALUE - Silver, 9K, certified, auto, FWD.................................... ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX - Silver. 46K, auto, certified, ABS, alloys......................... ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX - Gold. 32K, auto, FWD, ABS, Certified........................... ‘05 HONDA ODYSSEY LX - Gray, 39K, auto, FWD, ABS. Certified........................... ‘05 HONDA PILOi EX - 41K, green,auto,4WD,ABS,moon,certified......................... $23,990 '03 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT - Blue, 5 spd, FWD, moon,ABS, spoiler,48K.....................$9,990 ‘95 LEXUS LS 400-Black, 101K,leather,moon,chrome wheels....................................$9,990 ‘03 MAZD.\ 6i - Silver, auto, FWD, sport pkg., moon, alloys.........................................$10,990 ‘03 MAZDA 6s-gray, 66K, ABS, 5spd, FWD, alloys...................................................... $11,990 ‘01 TOYOI’A CAMRY LE - Tan, 80K, auto, FWD, ABS. moon............................................ $9,990 ‘01 VWCABR10GLX-Red,92K,leather,ABS,alloys,5spd.......................................... $9,990 ............................................$14,860 ‘05 VW JETTA Gl - Silver, 65K, auto, FWD, ABS, certified............................................$12,990 ‘03 CHEVY SUBURBAN - Black,4X4,108K, leather, full power.................................... $13,990 ‘03 VW JETTA GU - Gray, 71K.4WD, 6 spd., certified, leather, ABS.............................$14,990 ‘02 VW JETTAGLS-Black,65K,auto,FWD,moon,alloys,ABS....................................$12,490 ‘05 VW NEW JETTA - 54K, blue. FWD, Certified. ABS, moon, alloys.............................$15,990 ‘05 VW NEW JET TA VALUE - Blue, 36K, certified, traction control, ABS...................... $16,990 ‘04 VW PASSAT GLS - Silver, auto, FWD, ABS, moon, alloys.........................................SI5,990 at SESI Sale Prices on Q u a lity Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 6 0 y e a r R e p u ta tio n ! '02 FORD TAURUS Dark grey, one owner, all power, priced to move........ $6,495 '00 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, 3 dr hatchback, dark blue, beauty. Only .., $8,850 '02 MERCURY SABLE Platinum edition, safety inspected S ready (or the snow... $6,850 ‘01 FORD RANGER EDGE 3.0L V6, auto, all power, just 50K miles...$7.995 '04 SATURN ION Rail forest green, gas miser m ial. 4 dr.. 4 cyl. auto, a! power.. $8,995 '03 LINCOLN LS Sunlight silver, black leather, heated seats, chrome wheels, CD, etc...$10,900 'DJMEOCURYGRANOMABOyiSLS Silver with black leather. Limited Edition, Top to match $11,900 'OS MERCORY SABLE LSPREMIOM Chrome wheels, sunroof, leather, CD. 26K miles...$11,900 'OS FORD TAURUS Auto, air, black beauty $11,900 '06 FOCUS ZX5 Black beauty, auto, air, 5 doors. 29K m i............... $12,900 '04FORDFREESTARLTD 1 owner, loaded w/oplions, ready for the road.., $13,500 'OS MAZDA3S DOOR HATCHBACK Auto, A/C, All power, $13,900 ‘04 MAZDA 03000 EXT CAB Pick Up39K, black, a u to.... Was$13,995, NOW. $12,995 ‘07 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Travel ready!......... $15,961 05 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Tundra with tan leather, moon. CD, custom top. 25K m i.. $16,500 06 MAZDA OS MODEL Auto, A/C, 6 cyl., clean as a pin. low miles............ $16,900 '07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded, 1 owner, leather S all the options, save thousands..,. ...... $16,900 '06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER 1 owner, V8, all power, mineral grey..................... $17,900 '06 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 1 owner beauty, green ext., gray cloth int., 6 disc CD, all power,..$17,995 ■05FOROF150STX Auto. 4x4. x-cab, V8, 26K m i...................... $18,900 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon. CD, etc................. $19,990 '06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, 7 pass, CD, AWD, just 10K mi . Was $20,900, NOW $19,900 '06 LINCOLN TDWN CAR Tan with tan leather, loaded with all the options.. $21,500 DEMO SALE OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pin; Tu b s ., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 SESI Uncoln-Mercury Mazda Ypsilanti ■ (734) 482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 1 2-10 minutes from A2. ____________ 2349372-01 Selling a home? Y o u ’ll se ll it fa s t w h e n y o u p la ce an ad in o u r C la s s if ie d s ! If you’re selling a home, do it right! Place an ad in our Classifieds. To advertise your home tor sale, call (810) 844-2020. The Livingston C om m un ity News, where serious buyers loo k first! ■THE LIVINGSTONCOMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Main Street, Briohton J Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 11, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-01-11 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4462">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 11, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 8, 2008 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews 1 ^ Wii&^ifrYilfriiiiinriiMifi ■ ■■■'TlnWinlfifmir^rrrrlTT^tT*^ r "| I ' I fri Wi'n Iii 'if r n j f iiH r ' i 'Hitfi' lifiBI Tuesday primary voting Here's a look at the presidential primary vote in Livingston County, where 25 percent o f the county's 127,557 registered voters went to the polls. Republicans Mitt Romney 10,521 45 percent John McCain 5,994 26 percent Mike Huckabee 3,162 13 percent Ron Paul 1,542 6.6 percent Fred Thompson 923 3.9 percent Rudy Giuliani 726 3.1 percent Uncommitted Total ballots cast: 23,421 Spoiled write-in ballots: 7 Democrats 435 1.8 percent Hillary Clinton 4,671 57 percent Uncommitted 2,868 35 percent Dennis Kucinich 337 4.1 percent Christopher Dodd 60 0.7 percent Mike Gravel Total ballots cast: 8,216 Spoiled write-in ballots: 248 32 0.4 percent Romney takes county GOP presidential hopeful collects 45% o f votes ELECTION 2008 BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Michigan native son Mitt Romney was the clear choice of Livingston County Republicans in Tuesday’s presidential primary, getting 10,521 votes, or 45 percent of the county’s GOP voters. New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was the favorite among local Democrats, getting 4,671 votes for 57 percent of the Democratic voters. About 25 percent of Livingston County’s 127,557 registered voters cast a ballot 'Tuesday, braving the earlymorning snow and unfamiliar rules of a “closed” primary. Countywide, Republican voters outnumbered Democratic voters 3-T. The local results reflected the statewide results, where Romney won with 39 percent of the Republican vote and Clinton, the only major Retired Col. Lyla Spelbring,85, shows some of the items she brings to classroom discussions meant to bring alive junior high school lessons about World War II. She is part of a local group of veterans who share their experiences with students to give them a truer sense of life during military conflict. PHOTOS:JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMU NITY NEWS 3 wars, 2 military branches, 1 woman Military life, from ^ a female view Retired colonel a witness to history BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Comnnunity News Lyla Spelbring leads a relatively calm life these days, promoting genealogy studies in Livingston County and advancing the causes of women’s military groups nationwide, th a t’s But not always been the case. The Genoa Township woman has the unusual distinction of serving in two branches of the military through three wars, spending 27 years in the Marine Corps and U.S. Army before retiring at the rank of colonel. Today, she enjoys sharing her military history with local students. “I’m p art of a group that goes into the schools,” said the self-described people person. 'Typically addressing junior high students during their World War II curriculum, Spelbring said the most commonly fielded SEE SPELBRING, A4 Lyla Spelbring works with a soldier during her military service. A professional military photo of Spelbring, who served in two branches of the military through three wars over 27 years. Democratic candidate with her name on the ballot, won her party’s primary with 55 percent of the vote. An Associated Press exit poll showed that half of Michigan Republican primary voters picked the economy as the most important issue facing the Country. Overall, economic concerns seemed to benefit Romney, who promised help. Allan Filip, chairman of the Livingston County Re- SEE PRIMARY, A4 Republican Mitt Romney and Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton were the top votegetters here in Tuesday's presidential primary races. Talks begin on use of buildings Residents w eigh in on fate o f Howell secondary schools BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News Special Writer The first in a series of meetings hosted by the Howell school board to get public input on the future use of Howell’s two high school buildings and the Freshman Campus building drew just eight members of the community, but three school board members in attendance declared the meeting a success. “I think it was awesome,” said board secretary Kim Shumaker after the 'Tuesday meeting at the Howell Carnegie District Library. “I think smaller groups work better. I was afraid no one would come.” Those who attended the two-hour meeting offered their thoughts about the seven possible configurations drawn up by a committee of district administrators. One of the plans, first explained publicly at Monday night’s school board meeting, would be in place until the district is financially able to operate two high schools, each with grades nine-12. Indeed, the first configuration is exactly that: 'Two 9-12 high schools, with the closure or lease of the current Freshman Campus (the former McPherson School). But getting to that point will likely involve one of the committee’s six other scenarios, Shumaker said. Options 2 through 7 would SEE SCHOOLS, A4 What do you think? Share your opinion about the seven proposals for use of the Howell Public Schools high school buildings on the \A/eb at: www.mlive.com/ livingston communitynews Future meetings ■ Tuesday: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sufficient Grounds Coffee Shop, 106 E. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ Wednesday: 6-8 p.m., Big Boy restaurant, 2222 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. ■ Wednesday: 9:11-11:07 a.m., Parker Campus, Wright Road at D-19, for high school students. ■ Wednesday: 2-4 p.m., Parker Campus, for school district staff. ■ Thursday: 9:11-11:07 a.m., Parker Campus, for high school students. ■ Thursday: 2-4 p.m., Parker Campus, for school district staff. ■ Note: Meeting dates and times at the Freshman Campus have not been determined. Source: Howell Public Sc/ioo/s ■ Details on the 7 proposals, A4 ■ No action taken on superintendent's contract, A3 ■ No answers on transportation issues in the district, A3 F o r e c lo s u r e s r e g i s t e r e d b y t h e L i v in g s t o n C o u n t y R e g i s t e r o f D e e d s Through Ja n u a ry 10,2008 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2007 2008 January 10 16 27 14 25 22 38 72 38 Febniary 5 6 4 21 13 9 34 66 - March 8 3 14 18 23 31 67 85 - April 9 7 24 29 26 38 70 - May 9 15 19 16 15 19 65 78 - June 10 6 17 16 18 29 59 101 - July 8 13 18 19 27 14 49 92 - August 4 11 19 13 26 24 45 101 - September 1 5 13 17 12 32 59 70 - October 5 11 19 21 23 32 51 111 - November 12 8 5 19 24 22 53 96 - December 4 11 32 15 24 20 58 87 - Total 85 112 203 213 259 280 616 1,029 - County foreclosures spike to 1,029 in 2007 Source: Livingston County Register o f Deeds REAL ESTATE & BUILDING Register o f Deeds wonders when it w ill hit bottom BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News The upward trend in home foreclosures was seen again in 2007 in Livingston County and is expected to continue into the coming year, according to those who track such trends. Experts say a down state economy including layoffs, job losses, increases in adjustable-rate mortgage rates and stagnant property values have hit local families hard. Some 1,029 properties in the county were foreclosed upon in 2007, according to end-of-year statistics from the Livingston County Register of Deeds. This compares with just 85 in the county in 2000 and 112 in 2001. That number rose and stayed steady from 2002 to 2005 with between 200 and 280 foreclosures per year before 2006, when foreclosure numbers more than doubled to 616 and continued their rise into 2007. Register of Deeds Sally Reynolds processes the Livingston County foreclosures that hit her desk after they’ve gone through the weekly Wednesday foreclosure sale run by the Sher- Consumer help Foreclosures have reached al all-time high in Livingston County. For more consumer information, visit our Web site: www.mlive.com/ ivingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Howto avoid foreclosure, A4 iff’s Department. “I think it will come around, but we have to hit SEE FORECLOSURES, A4 INDEX Calendar A7 Government meetings A7 Livingston Life A5-7 Property sales map A8 Rick Fitzgerald's column AS Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-2 Volunteers A8 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. All about Erik itHive Follow along with us as we track the performance of Erik Reichenbach on the 16th season of "Survivor," which begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, on CBS. ■ See the story, AS ■ For news updates, feature postings and additional photos, visit the Web: www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews then click on the "Survivor from Hell" icon. Erik Reichenbach. IN BRIEF U-M eyes land buy The University of Michigan Board of Regents this week was expected to approve the purchase of land in Brighton for the future expansion of UM’s Brighton H e ith Center. 'The 32.5-acre parcel of land is located on Karl Greimel Drive at Chailis Road in Brighton. Regents were expected to approve the $6.98 million purchase at their regular meeting in Ann Arbor Thursday. According to information provided to the regents, the property will be used to further the U-M Medical Center’s “ambulatory care strategic plan for the Brighton area.” That could include the future development of “a new specialty and diagnostic facility” that would support additional clinical space. INSIDE Acoustic Cafe The Opera House in Howell will become an acoustic music venue on winter Friday nights. A7 Winter golf? You b e t... especially at two local venues that offer special programs for those who love the game. B1 3 A 2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JAN U A R Y 18, 20 08 1_______________- ____________________________________________ ...... • ..........- - -------------------— -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- --------------------------------- i z : _____________— i Randall quits county board, cites a new job Commissioner is joining sheriffs department BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Livingston County Board of Commissioners has a month to pick a new commissioner to replace Mike Randall, who has resigned because he took a job with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. Randall resigned effective Sunday to accept a position as a corrections officer. Randall also has resigned his job as the Howell Area Fire Department fire inspector. He will continue to work as a paid, on-call, parttime firefighter with the rank of captain, and will continue to handle arson duties with his K- 9 dog. However, he said he cannot remain on the county board because it would be a clear conflict of interest. “The board sets policy, sets wages and benefits, sets the funding for the department and jail, and being on the board was not an option,” Randall said. Sheriff Bob Bezotte said Randall, 34, will bring a lot of expertise and skills to the department. “He’s an (emergency medical technician), he Mike Randall has resigned his county board seat. He is a sheriff's deputy and continues as a firefighter with Howell. is a paramedic, plus he has an arson dog, so he brings more to the table than the ordinary recruit,” the sheriff said. “He is going to be doing inspections for us, making sure we are in compliance,” Bezotte said. Randall said he’d expressed an interest in “being in law enforcement a long time ago, and when (Bezotte) found out, he recruited me.” The Deerfield Township resident was elected to the board in 2004 and is in the last year of a four-year term. He represents District 2, which includes Oceola and Deerfield townships, Genoa Township precincts 3 and 11 and Howell Township precinct 2. R an d ^ has been an emergency responder with the coimty for 15 years. He was a paramedic with Livingston County Ambulance for eight years before being hired by the fire department. “This was a very, very difficult decision for me,” Randall said. He emphasized he will be coming in as an entry-level corrections officer, “and will work my way up, just like everybody else,” he said. “In the long run, this will be a better fit for me.” The board has 30 days to fill the position. Applicants, who must be registered to vote in District 2, have until Tuesday at 5 p.m. to submit a letter of interest. It should be mailed to or dropped off at the office of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843. Interviews will be the week of Jan. 27 and a new commissioner is expected to be chosen at the Feb. 4 board meeting. The person appointed will serve out the remainder of Randall’s term, which expires after the November election. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. PHOTOSJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LMNGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Munn Middle School's sixth-grade girls basketball coach Michele Quigley talks with her team during a recent practice as coach Jason Olthoff listens. The community is hosting a benefit game Saturday to assist Quigley who is undergoing cancer treatment. Teams pitch in for ailing coach Game will help fund cancer fight BY LINDA THEIL News Special Writer ichele Qui^ey was absolutely against the idea of her team playing a benefit game for her, but 1 her friends changed her mind. “I was told you have to let peo- Iple help in ways that they can help,” (Quigley said. 'The 39-year-old wife of Patrick Quigley, mother of three, school volunteer, softball pitcher and coach of her daughter Emily’s sixth-grade travel basketball team, began her second 12-week chemotherapy session for invasive ductile carcinoma this week. After this round of treatment, Quigley will have a mastectomy, radiation therapy every day for six weeks, and then hormone therapy. People want to help. “The fact that they’re doing this benefit is just incredible,” Quigley said. “Powlerville is a wonderful place to be and it’s going to be fantastic. The community, my family, my friends are wonderful.” Quigley’s sixth-grade girls team will play their TVi-county league male counterparts in an exhibition game at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Powlerville Junior High School gymnasiiun. Sbdh-grade boys team member Nate Clark’s father, Mike Clark, donated two pairs of Detroit Pistons tickets worth $175 each to auction off at the game. Becly Kottong, whose son Garrett also plays on the boys team, organized the event “I just know that we - her friends and family - wanted to help out any way we could,” I&ttong said. “If it helps with prescriptions or a tank of gas back and forward to the hospital - that was our intention.” Although Quigley has medical insurance, her insurer hasn’t told her yet what will be covered. Quigley’s yearfy checkup was clear, but the 8-centimeter tumor appeared suddenly this fall. “We were dragging softball fields and I pulled a muscle,” she said. “A week later I felt a lump.” Quigley said her doctor is treating the cancer aggressively because she is relatively young and otherwise healthy. She played bask e tb ^ for Will Gafner at Howell High School, where she graduated in 1986. Besides coaching her basketball team, she also coached her Quigley works with student player Kelsey Van Camp during a recent practice. Benefit game ■ What: Sixth-grade girls vs. sixthgrade boys Tri-county Basketball League teams. The exhibition game supports Tri-county coach Michele Quigley, who is being treated for breast cancer at the University of Michigan Cancer Center. ■ When: 5 p.m. Saturday. ■ Where: Powlerville Junior High School gymnasium, 7677 Sharpe Road. ■ Donation: $2. ■ Silent auction: Two pairs of tickets for the Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 22, donated by Mike Clark, will be auctioned at the benefit. daughter’s Powlerville Junior Baseball Association travel team and has been active in the Powlerville Community Education adult softball league, organizing tournaments and playing second base and pitching for the Ott 'Bucking coed team. In addition to 11-year-old daughter Emily, the Quigleys have two sons: Steven, 8; and Joey, 6. Michele is well-known as a volunteer in the schools. Although she has had to cut back on some activities, she is continuing to coach basketball with help from Jason Oltiioff and Stacy Bishop. “I feel very positive,” Quigley said. “I have a wonderful doctor at the University of Michigan ... plus I have a great support system.” IN BRIEF Powlerville Cable franchise hearing Monday The Village Council will have a public hearing Monday at 7 p.m. on a request from Broadstripe cable services to renew the company’s cable television franchise agreement with the village. The hearing is at the village hall, 213 S. Grand Ave. For information, call Clerk Doreen Murphy at 517-223-3771. Consultants hired for master plan Powlerville has hired Royal Oak community planning consultants LSL Planning Inc. to update the 10-year-old village master plan for a fixed fee of $35,708. Commercial and industrial growth in Powlerville and new state requirements mandate the update. Planners will focus on the downtown and freeway areas. Hearings will be scheduled to solicit public opinion on the project. “We encourage public involvement,” said Powlerville Village Manager Joe Merucci. “We want people to take an active role in this since it’s their community.” The Village Council also is seeking residents to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Contact Merucci at 517-223-3771. Police seek to fill 2 part-time positions Part-time officers Colleen Antal and Brian Odett recently resigned from the Powlerville Police Department and Chief 'Tom Couling is seeking applicants to fill Uie vacancies. 'The village requires officers who are Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards certified or eligible for certification. Information is available at the Michigan Police Chiefs’ Web site, www.michiganpolicechiefe. org. Tax abatement vote postponed The Village Council postponed the vote on a tax abatement request from MS Automotive LLC because paperwork on the project was not submitted in time for the Jan. 7 council meeting. The German-owned firm is ac^usting its original request for a local tax abatement on property and equipment in excess of $20 million. The diesel parts manufacturer was recently granted a Michigan Economic Growth Authority state-tax credit amounting to $883,000 over seven years to build an 80,000-square-foot plant on Garden Lane in Fowlerville’s industrial development district. The Village Council plans to vote on the abatement at Monday’s meeting. County high school band concert set The Livingston High School Honors Band will present a concert Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the new Powlerville Performing Arts Center, a^acent to Powlerville High School, 700 N. Grand Ave. 'The fi^e concert will feature band directors and student musicians from all five county high schools as well as guest conductor Kevin Sedatole, Michigan State University director of bands. Details: Powlerville Director of Bands Terri Palazzolo, 517-223-6042. Hamburg Twp. Reward offered for window smashers Hamburg 'Township police are offering a $500 rewairj for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for smashing the windows of five cars on the night of Jan. 10. Police said small, gray masonry bricks were used to smash car windows on Universal, Pleasant View and Shawnee streets in the township. All of those streets are in the vicinity of McGregor and Sheehan roads. The incidents occurred between 9 p.m. Jan. 10 and 9 a.m. Jan. 11. Call Officer Clint Pace at 810- 231-9391 with information. Pinckney Police adjust breath-test fees The Pinckney Police Department is revising its fee schedule for the preliminary breath tests it does for those who must comply with court-ordered testing. T hese tests now will cost village residents $5, while nonresidents will pay $10. In June, the department went from administering the tests for fiee to charging a flat rate of $10. Officers will perform the tests 15 minutes before or after scheduled staff shift changes at 7 a.m., 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Details: 734-878-3700. Grant to benefit school orchestra Pinckney Community Schools has received a $20,000 grant from the Commimity Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its affiliate, the Community Foundation for Livingston Coimty. The grant will allow the school district to expand its orchestra education program. The district recently began partnering with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra to enhance students’ experience in the program. As part of the expanded program, A2SO’s professional musicians will provide direct instruction to students and give classroom talks on classic^ music. Students also will attend A2SO rehearsals to learn about performing on stage with a large group. Pinckney is the only district in the county to offer an orchestra program. Started in 2001 as an after-school program for fifth-graders, the program now serves about 170 sixth- through lOth-grade students. Putnam Twp. Joint police panel members named The members of a committee that will look into options for joint police services for the village of Pinckney and Putnam Township have b ^ n named. Representing the township are "frustees 'Tom Benedetti and Kevin Dobis and resident Pam Kekes. Pinckney will be represented by 'Bnistees Barry White and Bob Stone and residents Diane MacDonald and 'B^cy Weincouff. The township is seeking one more resident volunteer for the committee, which is being chaired by Pinckney Police CWef Denis Aseltine. The fact-finding group was formed based on past resident support for a joint police force, since Pinckney is part of Putnam 'Township and village residents also pay township taxes. Pinckney pays for its aroundthe- clock police service with about $364,000 fi’om its general fund. Last June, township trustees approved a one-year contract not to exceed $72,924 with village police instead of contracting with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for parttime coverage. A village officer serves the township 40 hours a week. S tu d e n t face s c h a rg e s in fa ta l crash Prosecutor's office authorizes juvenile court charges BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News A 16-year-old Howell High School student faces charges of negligent homicide and car theft in connection with a crash last fall that took the life of a classmate. The crash took place Nov. 26, 2007, when a 1998 Dodge Neon driven by 16-year-old Kayla Kuikahi-LaLonde of Howell went out of control and hit a tree on Bull Run Road at Coon Lake Road in Iosco Township. The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office authorized juvenile court charges of negligent homicide and unlawfully driving away an automobile against Kuikahi-LaLonde. Sarah Campanelli, also 16 and from Howell, was a rearseat passenger on the side of the car that hit the tree. She was hospitalized in critical condition and died Dec. 24. Three other teens, including Kuikahi- LaLonde, suffered non-lifethreatening injuries. None was wearing seat belts, and roads were snow-covered and slippery at the time. If Kuikahi-LaLonde were to be charged and convicted as an adult, she could face up to 15 years in prison. Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte said Friday he supports the felony charges. “Obviously, it was not intentional, but it was negligent, she took the car without permission, it was her first winter driving - one of the first snows of the season - and the roads were bad,” Bezotte said. If convicted as a juvenile. Kuikahi-LaLonde could be held in a juvenile detention facility until she reaches the age of 21. Bezotte said Kuikahi- LaLonde and the car owner were acquainted with each other because they rode together to school each morning. According to Bezotte, during school that day Kuikahi- LaLonde told the car owner she left her book in the friend’s car and asked if she could have the keys to get it. “The owner thought (Kuikahi- LaLonde ) was going to retrieve her book and return the keys,” Bezotte said. But, instead, Kuikahi-LaLonde and three friends left in the vehicle. “She was in the area where a couple of her fiiends live (when the accident occurred),” the sheriff said Friday. 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The district’s transportation committee had been meeting regularly for the last few months to discuss how bus routes can be shortened, following parent complaints about some bus rides of nearly two hours. “The only way you can solve the problem is to throw money at it,” Peterson said In his transportation report to the school board Monday. “When we fix one thing by buying more buses, we have to take the money from somewhere else.” Costs to implement one of the eight options presented to the board this week range from $28,000 for two LETS buses to help with northerntier rides for a small number of students to $204,000 to prioritize school routes over other runs, such as field trips, which would be chartered. The transportation committee voted recently to recommend no immediate changes and revisit the bus routes when Howell High School is reopened. Plans are for the renovation to be completed this year, but the degree to which the old high school will be utilized has not yet been determined. The ultimate decision will have a direct bearing on bus route decisions for next year. The board did not act on the recommendations, and Vice President Jeannine Pratt said it probably will let them stand. “In my opinion, we’ll let it stand, because the recommendation is a status quo,” P ratt said Tuesday. Peterson said ride times have improved due to adjustments to bus routes since the start of school last September, but that 4 percent of all student bus rides are still longer than 75 minutes. Bus rides have increased to an average of 85 minutes per student, and reducing the average one-way trip to 70 minutes would require 22 additional bus drivers and buses, he said. Board member Kim Shumaker said trip times have gone down since last fall, which she credited, in part, to the drivers. “The bus drivers have been creative in getting the bus routes and times down,” she said at the meeting. T he Howell district covers 167 square miles, one of the largest in the lower peninsula. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Barbara Williamson stands on her daughter's back deck, which is next to her house on Little Ore Lake. Volunteers helped Williamson and her daughter place sand bags at the back of their homes. Ore Lake residents wonder about floods They say surges like last weekend's seem to be more frequent B Y L E A N N E SM IT H The Livingston Community News Barbara Williamson’s family has been living next to and enjoying Ore Lake since the 1920s. It’s just in recent years that her “usual paradise” has been frequently th rea tened by floods. The most recent scare came a week ago when steady rains followed record warm temperatures that melted more than a foot of snow and pushed the Huron River to just less than 7 feet, nearly a half-foot above flood stage. Rising waters submerged docks and lawns and crept into crawl spaces under homes on low-lying Riverside and Lagoon drives before the river slowly began to recede earlier this week. “This is a paradise most of the time,” Williamson said last Saturday as Boy Scouts stacked sandbags around her Lagoon Drive home in an attempt to keep floodwaters at bay. “There are problems like this occasionally. It just seems like they’re happening more often.” Ore Lake residents like Williamson and Dave Hofmann, who lives next door, wonder if the more frequent flooding is a result of continued development. “My family has been here for 50 years or more,” Hofmann said. “Rising w ater is a fact of life, but the more McMansions they put in, the more problems we have with drainage.” Flooding this year nearly mimicked conditions in January 2005, when the Huron River went to about 7.44 feet. It was not as drastic as the flooding that happened in May 2004, when the river hit 8.13 feet. “Before that, the last bad flooding we had was in the 1960s, and since then we seem to have problems every year or every other year,” Williamson said. “You have to wonder why.” Williamson was happy to have help from Hamburg Township’s Boy Scout Troop 395. “We were glad to be here,” LISA CAROLIN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A mix of workers from Hamburg Township, the Livingston and Washtenaw County drain commissioners' offices, neighbors from the Ore Lake area and American Red Cross volunteers helped to fill sand bags near Ore Lake on Jan. 11, when waters were starting to rise. High water mark The Huron River in Hamburg Township crested at just under 7 feet on Jan. 12, causing some flooding of homes on the shores of Ore Lake. These are the township's the most historic river crests. ■ June 3 0 ,1 9 6 8 - 8 .4 5 feet. ■ May 1 5 ,1 9 5 6 -8 .3 5 feet. ■ May 2 7 ,2 0 0 4 -8 .1 3 feet. ■ Jan. 16, 2 0 0 5 -7 .4 4 feet. ■ March 9, 1 9 7 4 -7 .3 7 feet. Flood categories ■ Action stage - 6 feet. ■ Flood stage - 6.5 feet. ■ M o d e ra te flood stage - 7 feet. ■ M ajor floo d stage - 8 feet. River facts ■ The Huron River watershed is ab o u t 90 8 square miles. The main river is 125 miles long. ■ There are 24 major Huron River tributaries, ab o u t 30 0 lakes and 96 dams and control structures in th e watershed. ■ The watershed passes th ro ug h 67 townships, villages and cities in Oakland, Livingston, Ingham, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne and Mo nroe counties. Sources: National Weather Service, Huron River Watershed Council. said Hamburg Township’s Lonny Sumpter, chairman of the Three Fires District Boy Scouts, of America. “We look to the community for help, so we want to help the community when we can.” Many residents also were glad to see Hamburg Township set up a sandbagging op.eration in their neighborhood last Friday and Saturday. “We looked at it as public safety,” said Supervisor Cindy Pine. “We’d much rather be proactive than re active. We’re ju st glad that the flooding didn’t turn out to be worse.” Residents typically do not find water in their homes until the river hits at least 7 feet. While this scare seems to be over, all the leftover filled sandbags will remain in the Lagoon Drive neighborhood in case they’re needed in the spring. “I’m leaving mine just where they are,” Williamson said. 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Applications Being Taken January 10th-24th, 2008 Contact 248-573-8134 or visit www.slcs.us 236 5 3 2 4 -0 2 School board has little to say about Bremer Members say they've been advised not to discuss school chief B Y T O M T O L E N The Livingston Community News Howell Board of Education trustees have promised a full public airing of the issues engulfing Superintendent Chuck Breiner, but they said little about what was being done to resolve the issues during this week’s board meeting. Board members said at Monday’s meeting that district attorneys have advised them that they should not openly discuss Breiner’s contract or a possible severance package. “We can’t say much, but we’re dealing with it,” board Treasurer Ed Literski said. The one thing that’s good about the situation is that “it’s not crippling the district, the district will go on,” Literski said. But more than 150 people packed the board meeting Monday night, some lured by statements issued by the school board urging residents to come to the meeting for answers to questions about the superintendent and other issues. A Jan. 4 press release said attorneys for the district and Breiner “have briefly discussed a possible severance agreement.” The superintendent has been under fire for his handling of an incident last year in which a young boy was sexually assaulted by two other boys on a school bus. There have been news reports of a complaint against Breiner regarding an alleged hostile work environment. Neither of those issues was addressed Monday. Breiner, who was not at the meeting, has been on medical leave since late November. Board members Wendy Day and Kim Shumaker each said they are “frustrated” the Breiner matter has been resolved. Day has been the most openly critical of Breiner, saying it may be time for him to go. “We need to do what’s best for our customers - the district and the students,” Day said last week. While Day has been openly critical, Shumaker has been privately supportive of Breiner. “We’ve all got our positive and negative attributes, and I am not going to slaughter someone just because they have a negative,” Shumaker said to a reporter. One member of the audience came strongly to Breine r’s defense. “I’d like all the board members to remember all the good he has done,” said Patricia Macina, a retired Howell teacher. “I have the highest respect for him,” Macina said. “He’s done a lot for the district.” The board has until the end of March to act on Breiner’s five-year contract, which is automatically extended by another year unless the board takes other action. Some residents vented their frustration that Breine r’s employment status had not been resolved. “We’ve got an 800-pound elephant that nobody in this room can talk about because of legal restrictions,”* said Bob Denyer of Oceola Township. Denyer further claimed that because of the Breiner matter and various other controversies, the Howell school district had become “the laughingstock of Livingston County, and possibly southeast Michigan.” Trustee Michael Yenshaw took issue with that. “We’re not the laughingstock, we’re the whipping boy,” said Yenshaw, citing an unresolved teacher contract in Brighton as an example of a district with problems. “Every school district is having issues ... It’s just that ours is under greater scrutiny,” Yenshaw said. At 11 p.m., the board went into executive session to discuss matters that were expected to include Breiner and his status. Going into the closed-door meeting, Literski said there would be no action afterward regarding the superintendent. 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House grades 9-10 (southern tier) at Parker High and 9-10 (northern tier) plus all students in grades 10-12 at Howell High, and close or lease the Freshman Campus. 3. House all grades 9-10 students at Howell High and all students grades 11-12 at Parker High and close or lease the Freshman Campus. 4. House all grades 10- 12 students at Parker High and all grade 9 students, plus expanded programming and CTE (voc ed classes), at Howell High. 5. House ali grades 10-12 students at Parker High, CTE students at Howeli High and all grade 9 students at the Freshman Campus. 6. House all grades 10- 12 students at Howell High, ail grade 9 at the Freshman Campus and close or lease Parker High. 7. House all grade 9 students and grade 10 (northern tier) at Howell High, all 11-12 grade students at Parker High and grade 10 (southern tier) at Parker High; close or lease Freshman Campus. SCHOOLS FROM A1 Concerns raised over freshmen athletics involve various combinations of grades at the two high schools, some continuing to use the Freshman Campus to house ninth grade students. In some cases, students would be shifted back and forth between schools two or more times during the five-year period from eighth grade to high school graduation. Some options would include closing or leasing the Freshman Campus. Positive and negative impacts for each option are detailed on the district’s Web site (www.howellschools. com). The most expensive option, with two nine-12 high schools, would increase annual recurring expenditures by $1.5 million. Option 5, the least expensive, would put all of the district’s 10th- through 12th-grade students at Parker and keep the ninth-graders at the Freshman Campus, reserving Howell High School for vocational students. It would cost the district $215,000 in additional recurrent costs for the first year. There was no consensus among the parents attending Tuesday evening’s meeting. Some were concerned about what would happen to students involved in co-curriculars, such as band and chorus. Mark Michaels said he was least comfortable with option 6, “because it would close Parker, which was just built for $85 million.” Others were concerned about athletics and the exclusion of freshmen from a full high school experience. “I have a real big concern about freshmen, whose athletic teams are playing six miles down the road,” said Lori Dodds, who said she favored absorbing freshmen into the two high schools. Board President Phil Westmoreland said the board will consider community comments, along with those of students and staff, as it determines which path to take over the next several weeks. “There’ll be two or three options that most people like. Reality - and money - will be brought into it, as well.” FORECLOSURES FROM A1 A new experience for county bottom first and sta rt up again,” she said. “I don’t know when that will happen.” Although foreclosure numbers did not sta rt spiking until 2006, Reynolds noted that 2003 was her office’s record year for deed recordings, which reflected recordlow mortgage interest rates that prompted many homeowners to borrow against the equity in their homes. “That’s when all of the refinancing hit,” she said. “We had the most recorded that year. People refinanced and refinanced again. I’m sure that many rolled in their credit card debt.” Homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages saw their interest rates reset to higher levels in the past year or two, and families who had borrowed against much of their equity found themselves unable to afford their new payments. ARMs typically offer a low introductory rate before the intere st rate adjusts. For homeowners who have used a lot of their equity, stagnant housing prices have made it hard to sell or refinance into fixed-rate mortgages. Foreclosures are happening throughout the county and in all price ranges, Reynolds said. “It’s universal,” she said. “It’s all over the place.” Jane Pendleton of Century 21 Brighton Towne Co., president of the Livingston County Association of Realtors, agreed “it isn’t a simple process” and said real estate agents and homeowners must be aware of redemption rules and the legalities of selling and buying homes in foreclosure. She noted that banks are trying to work with homeowners to avoid foreclosure. She said title companies are also offering seminars on the topic to professionals and the Michigan Association of Realtors has a legal hot line to advise professionals as needed. “We just never had foreclosures in Livingston County. It’s adapting to that climate of change,” she added. “This is another entire ball game because we’ve been in a period of generous lending standards. People who used their homes as ATMs are the ones hurting the most.” Catherine Rea Dunning, Livingston County director for the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, said her agency offers budget counseling and financial planning for county residents in trouble, but she said by the time many people come in for help, it’s too late. Rea Dunning said people need to seek help before their homes are in foreclo- Tips to help you avoid foreclosure ■ Don't ignore the problem. ■ Contact your lender as soon as you realize you have a problem. ■ Open and respond to all mail from your lender. ■ Know your mortgage rights - foreclosure laws differ by state. Read mortgage paperwork carefully. ■ Understand foreclosure prevention options. See www.fha.gov/foreclosure. ■ Contact a housing counselor. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds free or low-cost counselors nationwide. Check out www.hud.gov. ■ Prioritize spending. ■ Sell assets, such as a second car or jewelry, to pay down your mortgage debt, or take on a second Job. ■ Avoid "foreclosure prevention" companies. ■ Look out for scams \^here companies claim they can stop your foreclosure if you sign a document appointing them to represent you. You may get duped into signing over the title of your property. Source: U.S. Department o f Housing & Urban Development. sure. “There’s preventative measures people can take,” she said. “We^ really stress they get with their lender and renegotiate (their m ortgages). They are more willing than ever to help.” She said she works closely with the Livingston County Treasurer’s office to help people who have gotten behind on property taxes, but she also sees people who face losing their homes due to mortgage defaults. Rea Dunning attributes the foreclosure problem to the “bursting bubble” of th§ economy and “bad lending practices,” including subprime mortgages and ARMs, as well as people who have simply lost their jobs and their ability to pay. Pendleton noted that “until our Legislature makes it clear what businesses can expect in this state, I believe we’re in for another round of belt-tightening.” Reporter Stefanie Murray contributed to this report. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. SPELBRING FROMA1 During WWII, she served with U.S. Marines in Hawaii question is “Did you ever shoot somebody?” The answer is no; Spelbring never once carried a gun in her long military career. Spelbring’s rank was “relatively unusual” for a woman of that time, according to local historian George Winegar. He appreciates not only her service to the country, but her willingness to share her stories with students who may not otherwise know a female veteran. “From the standpoint of military experience, she can add the female side of it. She provides that added dimension that kids don’t get when men come and talk,” Winegar said. Spelbring, 85, served in the military during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. “I remember when President Roosevelt died, VE (Victory in Europe) Day, VJ (Victory in Japan) Day and when the atomic bombs were dropped” on the Jap anese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, she said. Serving in Hawaii during World War II after the Jap anese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, “I didn’t know what (the atomic bomb) would mean to us stationed on that little island out in the middle of nowhere,” she said. “I wasn’t experienced at military combat. I was still kind of a kid and it was just fun spending time in Hawaii.” Bom and raised on a farm in central Illinois, Spelbring was 5 when her mother died suddenly. Her father was in the military, serving first in the U.S. Navy then joining the U.S. Army’s field artillery unit, and left Spelbring and her older sister to live with one side of the family during the school year, then joining other relatives for the summer. “I realty had two families, and I’m very grateful for everything they di^” she said. Spelbring said she knew at age 20 that she wanted to join the military. “I saw a picture of a woman in uniform in early ‘43, and she looked so sharp,” she said. Years of watching her father shine his shoes and press his uniforms added to the influence of the recruiting poster, but she had to wait another year to join. Despite a family history of military service, Spelbring’s father did not approve of her enlisting in the Marine Corps, and women under 21 could not join the military without a parent’s signature. As a division leader with the Marines working in motor transport in 1943, Spelbring’s job was to oversee the transport of workers and supplies in Hawaii. “Our motto was, ‘Free a man to fight,”’ she said. She plotted the paths trucks would drive and made deliveries, and would occasionally see wounded soldiers who had returned from combat. Spelbring said she considers herself fortunate to have never seen the carnage on the front lines, unlike some in her local veterans group who visit schools. Spelbring spent six years in the Marine Corps, four of them on inactive status while she worked at a federal reformatory for women assigned to a farm crew. She had what she considered a good job, “but I knew I had no future without a degree. I decided it was time to use my GI Bill,” she said. At around the same time she earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational th erapy from Western Michigan University, she saw a poster of an U.S. Army occupational therapist in uniform. Spelbring \yas compelled again to active service. “That poster really appealed to me, and by then the Korean conflict was going on,” she said. Almost immediately after being discharged from the Marines, she was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Women’s Medical Specialist Corps, implementing projects like a North Carolina psychiatric clinic for war veterans. During her tenure, she had an opportunity to teach some of her less-experienced counterparts, which set the stage for life after the active military in 1953. While on inactive status, she joined the faculty at Eastern Michigan University and was later promoted to head of occupational therapy at EMU, from which she retired in 1984. She had retired from the Army Reserves two years earlier. Spelbring, who never married, considers herself among family when she’s with other veterans and Mends she’s made through the Livingston County Gen^ogical Society. In fact, the closest thing she has to a relative in Michigan is Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, who blew through the state Jan. 14 on a campaign tour. Referring to her “third cousin, once removed,” Spelbring said, ‘just because I’m related to Huckabee doesn’t mean I’m going to vote for him.” He finished third in local voting 'Ihesday. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at ihumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. PRIMARY FROM A1 Voters declared party preference for 1st time since 1990s publican Party, said Romney “outperformed the state in . Livingston County, but most would expect he would do well here. There is a lot of fondness for his family here in Livingston County,” he said. The candidate’s parents, former Gov. George and Lenore Romney, are buried in a Brighton cemetery. “He also made a big outreach to people in this county” by visiting the area and assigning “a full-time staff person” to handle his campaign locally Filip said. Arizona Sen. John McCain and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee finished second and third among county GOP voters, getting 26 percent and 13 percent of the vote respectively. McCain was the only candidate who made a campaign stop in Livingston County On the Democratic side, 2,868 voters cast a ballot for “uncommitted,” which was what supporters of Barack Obama and John Edwards were advocating. With this election, voters had to declare at the polls which political party’s ballot they wanted to vote. State voters have not had to declare a party preference since the early 1990s, according to Margaret Dunleavy Livingston County clerk. “Most people were aware that they had to declare a party” according to Oceola Township Clerk Kathy McLean, but they “were not comfortable with that process.” Going into the primary election. Matt Evans, chairman of the Livingston County Democratic Party, expressed concern over the absence of Obama and Edwards on the state ballot. “There are a lot of people upset at the party leadership - how that’s going to equate to votes, I don’t know,” he said. He could not be reached for comment on election night. A look at the voting across the county shows that Republican candidates got more votes than their Democratic counterparts in every precinct. Absentee ballots in Brighton Township favored Republicans, with 829 votes to 334 votes. “Romney is flirting with close to 50 percent (of the local votes), which is outstanding,” Filip said. He believes with the Michigan primary over, the party will come together and “rally for the Republican nomination” leading to victory. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. Lyla Spelbring ■ Residence: Genoa Township; county resident since 1957. ■ Age: 85. ■ Military achievements: Served in the U.S. military for 27 years, earning the rank of colonel. Served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. ■ Division of service: U.S. Marines, 6 years; U.S. Army, 21 years. ■ Civilian life; Retired as the head of occupational therapy from the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Michigan University in 1984. ■ Philosophy on life: "You only go around once, so do it now. Don't think you'll get to do it later, because later may never come." ■ Current interests: Livingston County Genealogical Society; fight for individual rights; following politics. ■ Memberships: Women in Military Service of America and the Women's Marines Association. SYNOPSLS OF THE UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF TH E GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEET ING DECEMBER 19, 2007 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL The meeting was called to o rder by Supervisor St. Charles in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall a t 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Tracey Edry, Susan Daugherty. Rollin Green, George Kilpatrick, Wally Qualls. Michael Sedlak, & Mark St. Charles, The following motions were approved: Agenda n Consent Agenda n To approve the reappoint o f Sarah Pearsall to the Planning Commission for a 3 year term expiring on 12/31/2010 n To approve the reappointment o f Wendy Fielek to the ZBA for a 3 ye ar tern expiring on 12/31/2010 n To approve the reappointment o f Greg Dundon to the Board o f Review for a 2 year term expiring on 12/31/2009 n To approve the reappointment o f Olivia Traye to the Board o f Review for a 2 year term expiring on 12/31/2009 n To approve the reappointment o f Howard Harrington to the Fonda Island Briggs Water Authority for a term o f 3 years expiring on 12/31 /2 0 10 n To approve the appointment o f Fred Hanert to the Hi,storic District C ommission fo r a term o f 3 years expiring on 12/31/2010 fi To approve the reappointment o f Ruth Munzel to the Historic District Commission for a term o f 3 years expiring on 12/31/2010 n To approve the appointment o f Diana Wynins to fill the remainder o f Sandy Tuthillfs term to expire on 12/31/2009 n To approve the reappointment o f Fred Hanert to the Huron River Watershed Council for a te n n o f 3 years expiring on 12/31/2009 n To approve up to $4,000.00 for the Market Study by Carlisle/Wortman and recommend approval o f the Temporary Structures, Lakefront Lots. Signs for Subdivisions and to look into a possible alternate zoning for the Grand River Corridor between Academy and Pleasant Valley Road by the Planning Commission n To postpone the Rental Inspection Ordnance adoption until such time that the Board can review the existing ordinances as presented and forward that information to ' Township Attorneys for compilation n To reaffirm the enrollment o f 4 properties in the Open Space Easement Enrollment legally described as parcels, 4716- 29-200-025. 4716-28-300-026, 4716-29-200-016, and 4716-29- 200-026 n To allow the Clerk to file for the grant application to obtain the necessary software to help him maintain the voting machines in accordance with the regulations as stated in the application fi To appoint Wally Qualls and Tracey Edry to the E lection Commission of Green Oak Charter Township n No Motions failed n Adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. A complete c o p y o f the meeting minutes is available at our web site. Michael H. 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With Pinckney’s Erik Reichenbach among the cast members for the 16th season of the popular reality television show, I’ll be changing my Thursday-night priorities, starting Feb. 7 .1 can’t wait to se e how this 22-year-old athlete does against his all-star competition. It’s going to be a wild ride and we’re going to be there every step of the way with you. Today we launch our “Survivor from Hell” blog to track Reichenbach’s weekly successes and failures on our Web site (www.mlive.com/liVingstoncommunitynews). After each episode, we’ll update the blog with a recap of Reichenbach’s performance and invite you to chime in with your thoughts on how well he holds up to the challenges and what you think of his strategy. Keeping tabs on all this will be our own crack team of “Survivor” bloggers, Leanne Smith and Jason Deegan. Smith covers the Pinckney area. She’s already written two stories about Reichenbach, talking with former teammates in Pinckney, his former employer in Hell and his high school and college track coaches. Also pitching in will be Deegan, our sports reporter, who wrote about Reichenbach when he ranked as one of the state’s fastest high school runners back in 2004. They’ll be checking in with others who are critiquing Reichenbach’s performance and monitoring what others are saying about the competition that pits a team of super- fans of the show against a team of all-stars who’ve already played the game. As always, we value your feedback as we launch our coverage of the “Survivor from Hell.” Let us know what you think. And now for a few cheers and jeers to get he new year sta r ted ... Cheers: To the Howell Board of Education for voting to move school board elections to November to cut costs by sharing that date with other local units of government. The move should save the district about $30,000 per election. Jeers: To the Howell Board of Education for teasing the community by urging them to come to the Jan. 14 board meeting for answers to some of the big questions being asked about Superintendent Chuck Breiner’s future, then offering them nothing to clarify the situation. We understand and appreciate the need to treat personnel matters with sensitivity. But there was no need to issue two public statements that did way more than hint that there would be answers at this week’s meeting. Another in an agonizingly long list of blunders for the everchanging school board. Cheers: To the local dentists, nonprofit groups, churches and many others who are teaming up to create the VINA Community Dental center. The center will serve lowincome residents who need basic dental care from a clinic to be housed in the annex of Brighton’s First United Methodist Church. A fund drive has been launched and organizers hope to have the clinic operating by year’s end. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. E rlR e ich e n b ach :'Su rvivo rfrom Hell' ’T M ■ - ■ 4 . ' f' _%/V " J - P a iJ k k M Outwit, At left is a piece of artwork designed by Erik Reichenbach, 22, of Hamburg . Township, among others that are spread around the grounds of John Colone's Hell ' business. ' \ ^ An Eastern Michigan University art student, he is one of 20 castaways to compete in "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites" when the next season of the reality series begins Feb. 7 on CBS-TV. outlast' C o n t e s t a n t ' s f r i e n d s , f a m i l y c a n ' t w a i t t o s e e r e a l i t y s h o w A local 'Survivor' ■ Who: Erik Reichenbach. ■ Age: 22. ■ Hometown: Hamburg Township. ■ Occupation: Eastern (Vlichigan University art student and member of the school's cross country and track teams, summer employee at Screams Ice Cream & Halloween Store in Hell. Has worked in landscaping, construction and as a freelance graphic designer. ■ Family: Parents Rich and Marilyn Reichenbach. Older brother, Rich Jr., and younger brother, Kurt. ■ Pets: Cats Furrball and Kittyfizzle (K-Fizz for short). ■ Hobbies: Drawing, writing comic books, rock-climbing and studying philosophyreligion. ■ The show: "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites." First episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, on CBS-TV. ■ The competition: Members of the all-star team are: Jon "Jonny Fairplay" Dalton, "Survivor: Pearl Islands." Eliza Orlins and Ami Cusak, "Survivor: Vanuatu." Cirie Fields, "Survivor: Panama." Ozzy Lusth, Parvati Shallow and Jonathan Penner, "Survivor: Cook Islands." Yau-Man Chan, "Survivor: Fiji." Amanda Kimmel and James Clement, "Survivor China." ■ On th e W eb: www.cbs. com/primetime/survivor16. BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News A piece of advice many young workers at Hell’s Screams Ice Cream & Halloween Store get from owner John Colone is to get out there and find challenges in life. Erik Reichenbach definitely took him seriously. The 22-year-old from Hamburg 'Township, who has scooped ice cream and decorated the store and its grounds with his artwork, is one of 20 contestants on the 16th season of the CBS-TV reality show “Survivor,” which airs its first episode Feb. 7. “I like hiring kids who are independent and not afraid to face people,” Colone said. “Erik is that kind of kid. People come here from all over the world and we want them to leave laughing. We all need more humor in our lives and Erik also gets that ” The question is, was Reichenbach, a 2004 Pinckney Community High School graduate, a player or was he played in a season being billed as “Fans vs. Favorites”? Ten contestants are former show all-stars and the other 10, of which he is one, are ultra-fans of the show, its strategies and its challenges. They meet in Palau, Micronesia. “Erik loves the show more than anyone I have ever met,” said “Survivor” host Jeff Probst in an interview with Entertainment Weekly magazine. “He remembers things that I did that I don’t remember.” Through with filming and back at Eastern Michigan University, where he studies art and runs track and cross country, Reichenbach is the only one who knows if he was able to “outwit, outplay and outlast” the competition and bring home the $1 million prize. He’s sworn to secrecy, and that’s OK with friends who can’t wait to watch the show, even if they’ve never seen an episode before. “When I saw him after he got back, I told him I had a hundred questions and I bet he had a hundred things SEE 'SURVIVOR', A6 John Colone, owner of Screams Ice Cream & Halloween Store in Hell, shows off more of Reichenbach's artwork. At left is a sign at the store that Reichenbach created that is made out o f nails. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Join the talk about Erik m iiv e .com COURTESY, EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: FILE: JAMIE CHARBENAUT>ISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The photo at right is how some area residents will remember "Survivor" cast member Erik Reichenbach - as a Pinckney High senior in 2004. He was one of the area's fastest runners. At left, Reichenbach (No. 6) competes last April in the EMU Invitational Track Meet. EMU officials say the 800- meter race is Reichenbach's best event. Surviving the cut to make the CBS-TV reality show "Survivor" is a feat in itself. Join The Livingston Community News in following Hamburg Township's own Erik Reichenbach as he attempts to "outwit, outlast and outplay" the competition in the show's 16th season, which begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. Let us know what you think bysounfling off on our Web site at WWW. m I ive.com/ livingstoncommunity news. Click on the "Survivor from Hell" icon. Arts to help mark Fowlerville High School dedication JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Student Bernadette Thein, 14, glazes a bowl for a display and an Empty Bowls luncheon that will be part o f Sunday's Feast of the Arts at the new Fowlerville High Performing Arts Center. Winter band concert among events to showcase public look at new facilities BY LINDA THEIL News Special Writer More than any other advancement in Fowlerville’s bustling economy, the new high school complex is an icon of community spirit. From the first visioning meetings five years ago to the installation of the last upholstered sea t in the plush performing arts cen ter, Superintendent Ed Alverson sought community con sensu s and engagement in the $49 million renovation project. Fowlerville will dedicate the new high school Sunday with a Feast of the Arts. The fea st will include a districtwide art show; vocal, rock, and symphonic music; and an Empty Bowls luncheon that will benefit the Fowlerville Family Impact Center and the district’s fine-arts programs. Fowlerville Junior High School art teacher Cheryl Buckingham has been firing hand-thrown pottery bowls made by her students for the Empty Bowls luncheon. The afternoon w hen director of bands Terri Palazzolo scheduled the winter band concert se em ed tailor-made for the event. “The art department thought we could sneak in on her band concert. She said, ‘Great!’ Mr. Alverson heard about it and said, ‘Hey, why don’t I dedicate SEE DEDICATION, A6 Fowlerville Feast o f the Arts ■ What: Fowlerville dedicates new high school. ■ When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. ■ Where: Fowlerville High School, 700 N. Grand Ave. ■ Schedule of events Noon -3 p.m.. Empty Bowls luncheon in cafeteria with entertainment by "Stronghold" and "Senior Class." Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Noon-2:30 p.m.. Choir and band performances in auxiliary gym. 1 p.m.. High school dedication by Superintendent Ed Alverson in performing arts center. 2:30 p.m.. High school choir performance. 3 p.m. High school band performance. All day, tours and a student art display. A 6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 18, 2 0 0 8 Brighton vs. Brighton B r i t i s h v i s i t o r s c o m p a r e 2 c i t i e s BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Con)munity News What does Brighton, Mich., have in common with Brighton, England? Very little, according to three recent visitors to the local community. Stephen Smith, Theresa Woodward and Daniel Dematteis were in town to visit last Friday, saying they stopped in to see the Michigan version of Brighton. All three are employed by British Airways and had some extra time during a layover at Detroit Metro Airport. Woodward said she found residents of the Brighton area to be very welcoming to the British visitors. “The people are friendly, very helpful,” she said. Whereas Brighton, Mich., is landlocked (albeit with many lakes in the area), the Brighton across the pond is on a large body of water - the English Channel, which separates England and France. Smith said England’s Brighton is a much larger city, and as a resort area has a metropolitan population of around 500,000. In contrast, the local Brighton has a population of about 7,200. However, the city’s Web site (brightoncity. org) boasts that the city is the center of an area with a population of about 70,000 “who consider Brighton their hometown.” Another difference: “Brighton (in Britain) is very multicultural,” Smith said, remarking that a visitor will notice people of all skin colors and ethnicities. Conversely, Livingston County, home to Michigan’s B r it to n , is 96.3 percent white, according to 2000 U.S. Census figures. The three visitors were impressed with Brighton’s compact downtown. “It’s got everything you need,” said Dematteis. Elveiything, perhaps, except a grocery store, since Sefa’s left many years ago. After their trip to Brighton, RICK FITZGERALD,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVYS A few British Airways employees from Brighton, England, took the opportunity to visit Brighton, Mich., during a layover in metro Detroit on Jan. 11. They are, from left, Daniel Dematteis, Theresa Woodward and Stephen Smith. the three Brits were headed north to Frankenmuth to check out “the world’s largest Christmas store,” Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 8i0-844-2009. 'SURVIVOR' FRO M A S Reichenbach was a Mid-American Conference track finalist in 2006 he wanted to tell me, but I wanted to find out everything by watching the show,” John Goodrich, EMU’s head men’s cross-country coach, said. “From the ^eam in his eye after that exchange, I think he did pretty well.” Many people call Reichenbach a talented artist who will go far. He painted a carousel horse that stands outside the Hamburg Township Library for an auction that benefited Habitat For Humanity. Samples of Reichenbach’s art are also all over Screams, where he’s designed T-shirts that Colone said are now in high demand because of his “Survivor” status. He embedded the store’s logo in the building with about 22 pounds of roofing nails, painted and formed tree branches into unique sculptures and painted what looks a lot like “Survivor” immunity idols on the cement footings of old steel poles. “I paid him $8 an hom- to scoop ice cream and $12.50 an hour to paint because I didn’t want him to be a starving artist,” Colone said. “He’d shake his head at some of my ideas, but he’d think about them and do them and then think they were really cool.” Others call Reichenbach someone who’s a little quirl^F, charismatic, interesting and comfortable in his own skin. Among his biggest fans are members of Pinckney High’s state championship crosscountry team, of which his yoimger brother, Kurt, is a member. “He never held much back when he ran and he always had fun,” said senior all-state nmner Jake Hohl. “He’s pretty crazy, but he’s a great person to watch run.” He should be just as interesting to see on “Survivor,” added senior Mike Katsefaras, another all-stater. “I could see him being the first one voted out because h e’s different and people could be afraid of that,” Katsefaras said. “And I could see him winning all the challenges. I guarantee he’s the fastest one there.” At Eastern, Reichenbach was a Mid-American Conference track finalist in the indoor 800 meters in 2006. He still has Pinckney High’s 49.4-second school record in the 400 m eters and was on the school’s record-setting 4X800- meter and 4X400-meter relay teams. Reichenbach comes back to train with Pinckney’s current runners. His absence in late summer and fall was noticed, but everyone thought he was C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K F o o d d o n a t i o n Brownie Troop 1697, which consists of second-graders from Lindbom Elementary School, recently donated 312 pounds of food to the Gleaners Community Food Bank.The girls also sorted and boxed 21 cases of food. Pictured, from le ft are Madison Wohifeil, Emma Gould, Hannah Swanson, Alea Krasiewich, Maia Harris, Arionnah Brown, Samantha Matich, Macala Driscoll. In front is Vanessa Wilson. COURTESY, LYNN KRASIEWICH Pie-in-the-face fundraiser Gym teachers Tom Carney and Lisa Stidham of Country Elementary School in Pinckney had whipped-cream pies thrown in their faces by students winning the Market Day pie selling contest in November. Margaret O'Brien's secondgraders and the top boy-girl seller from each grade threw whipped cream pies at the gym teachers.The PTO raised $500 that will used for school improvements. COURTESY,LULL KATSCHOR Submit your photos If you have a photo of community interest you'd like to share, send it along with a brief written explanation. Be sure to include the names of any people in your photos and also , provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston (lommunity News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send highquality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingston communitynews.com Giving season In the spirit of the Christmas season. Brownie Girl ScoutTroop 1477 of Hornung Elementary School donated to Toys for Tots. Back row: Sonja Walker, Emily Dunn, Mary McElroy, McKenzie Barrett, Bailey Desmond. Front row: Alie Neboyskey, Rachel Matuszewski, Jordan Adam, Riley Williams, Joyanna Cook, Sara Engel. Walker and Dunn ring the bell for Salvation Army with the help of Sonja's little brother Ben. COURTESY, REBECCA ROBINEH ^ 2 3 8 2 7 0 2 - 0 2 Arfio F l o t e h e r NYC's Bad Boy of Comedy "L aw & O r d e r " "T h ird W a t c h " i \ ■ N Y P D B lu e " V "L a te N i g h t ’ w/CofTan • "L a te S h o w " w / L p t te rm a n January f7 I S 1 9 S + io w t i m e s Wed. - 8pm Comedy )amm - 8pm - All tix $5 ^ Thurs. - 8pm Fri. & Sat.- 8 & 10:30pm Fri. & Sot. 8 pm shows ore non-smoWng Spidils 7 3 4 - 9 9 6 - 9 0 8 0 www.aacomedy.com P u tn am Township B o a rd M in u te s Speciai M ee ting Synopsis J a n u a ry 3 ,2 0 0 8 A special meeting o f the Putnam Township Board was held on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney, MI. Members present: Rau, Klein, McCloskey, Benedetti, Dobis, Buerman and Guyon. Absent: None. The following action was taken: 1) Approved hiring McKenna Associates, municipal planners, to represent the Township in the Meijer application process due to the current Township p lan n e r’s client relationship with Meijer. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. Prepared by Clerk Sally D. Guyon Synopsis approved by Supervisor R on Rau True copies o f meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk 2401901-01 HOWELL TOWNSHU* PLANNING CO M M IS S IO N 2008-2009 M E E T IN G SCHEDULE The Howell Township Planning Commission will meet on the F IR S T AND TH IRD TUESDAY o f each month, except as noted in August, November and December, at 7:00 p.m. at the Township H all, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, Michigan 48855. F e b ru a ry 5 a n d 19, M a r c h 4 a n d 18, A p ril 8 a n d 22, M ay 6 a n d 20, J u n e 3 a n d 17, J u ly 1 a n d 15, Au g u st 19, S e p tem b e r 2 a n d 16, O c to b e r 7 a n d 21, N o v em b er 18, D e cem b e r 9, J a n u a ry 6 a n d 2 0 ,2 0 0 9 . This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 o f 1976 and as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Howell Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes o f p rinted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeUng or public hearing upon 10 days notice to the Howell Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids o r services should contact the Howell Township Board by writing or calling the following: Carolyn Eaton, Clerk, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855, (517) 546-2817 Ex. 106. A copy o f this notice is on file in the office of the Clerk. MARIE KARAS, CHAIRPERSON HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION doing an internship in California, said senior Brian Hankins, the 2007 state high school cross-country champion. Hankins takes exception to Probst’s comments in Entertainment Weekly that Reichenbach’s youth - he’s the youngest competitor this season - makes him vulnerable because “he doesn’t have the maturity of life to know when h e’s being played.”.“Personaliy,” he said, “I think Erik was the one doing the playing. I bet he outsmarted a lot of people.” Leanne Smith can be reached at ismith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. DEDICATION FRO M A S Stronghold to provide music at luncheon the new building that day.’ So here we are in frantic mode,” Buckingham said. The luncheon will run noon-3 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Food se r vice director Sharon Martin has planned the luncheon of soup, salad, rolls and d e ssert. The food se rv ic e staff is volunteering their time to serve at the event. Entertainment at the luncheon will be provided by Smith Elementary Principal Jim Kitchen and his band Stronghold. Ken Tannar’s band Senior Class also will play. Ken Tannar is junior high Principal Tom Tannar’s dad. Dedication of the new high school building is se t for 1 p.m. in the Fowlerville Performing Arts Center, followed by more performances. Visitors may tour the building and explore hallways hung with art by students in all grades. The 280,000 square-foot facility was built to se rve 999 students. Features of the building include the new performing arts center with an auditorium and TV production studio; an athletic wing; a skilled trades instructional area and a ssor ted specialized classrooms. Dr. May's Charity Medical Exchange B r i n g . . Hearing Aids Oxygen Equipment Medicine to. Dr. May's Office Any M o rn in g 734 S. 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University, Ann Arbor, Ml Laurie Crum, Dean of Upper School Admission, 2 4 8 -6 4 5 -3 6 1 1 o r lcrum@cronbrook.edu 1 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 18, 2 0 0 8 A7 LAC la u n c h e s F rid a y n ig h t a c o u s tic m u s ic s e rie LOCAL s a t T h e O p e ra H o u se GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY JAN. 21 GENOA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6:30 p.m., 2911 D orr Road, Brighton. Details: 810-227-5225. First and third Mondays. ^BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. 435 3 B uno Road, B righton. Details: 810 -22 9-0550 or www. brightontwp.com. First and third Mondays. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223- 3771. Alternate Mondays. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m., H am b u rg Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: 810-231-1000. TUESDAY JANUARY 22 ' FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School M e d ia Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-6016. IHARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. Hartland Tow n sh ip Hall, 2655 Clark Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7498. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 W e bb St., Gregory. Details 734-498-2502 or www.twp.unadilla.mi.us. Fourth Tuesdays. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 p.m. C omm is s ion er s ' C hambers Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3520. ^MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. M a rion Tow n sh ip Hall, 287 7 W. C o o n Lake Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-1588. Fourth Tuesdays. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m. Brighton Tow n sh ip Hall, 436 3 B u n o Road, B righton Township. Details: 810-229-0550 or www.brightontwp.com. Fourth Wednesdays. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.,Township Annex, 122 5. Howell 5t., Putnam Township. 734-878-3131 or putnamtwp.us. Second and fourth Wednesdays. THURSDAY JANUARY 24 P pinckney c o m m u n it y SCHOOL BOARD 6:30 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 210 0 E. M -36, Ham b urg T ow n sh ip.W ork sh o p meeting. Details: 810 -22 5-3900 or visit http://hal.pcs.kl 2.mi.us. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Hartland Tow n sh ip Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810 -63 2-7498 or www. hartlandtwp.com. Second and fourth Thursdays. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. M a rion Tow n sh ip Hall, 287 7 W. C o on Lake Road, Howell. |Details: 517-546-1588. Second and ^fourth Thursdays. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Hand y Tow n sh ip Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. Fourth ^Thursdays. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E. G rand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546-3520. BY LAI RIE HUMPHREY The Livh gston Community News Or ^anizers of Howell’s sun ner Concerts at the Courthouse series are hoping to bring the same energy and activity to downtown Friday nights with The Acoustic Cafe, beginning Jan. 25 with a performance by guitarist Roy Scoutz. “The Acoustic Cafe is our new winter-time music series,” said Roger Dresden, Livingston Arts Council board member and event organizer. “Molding the spirit of The Ark (a downtown Ann Arbor folk music club), we want Howell to become a music destination.” His plan is to offer music as close to year round as possible. A different style of music will be offered each Friday through Feb. 29 at The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., for a six-week lineup of solo and duo performances. Dresden said he is hoping “to create an indoor music club atmosphere where people can come in and listen to various artists, and enjoy some excellent munchables at the same time.” Admission is $5 per person, proceeds to benefit The Opera House. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Dresden said he is not sure what to expect from this firsttime effort for winter concerts. “I would love to see 100 people each week, but we’ll have to see how it goes,” he said. If the program is well received, he said he is ready to add a second sbcweek lineup. “Musicians are always looking for places to play, and we want to see if Livingston County is ready for this,” he said. Mindy Arnold, Main Street manager for downtown Howell and an advocate for downtown business, said she supports the project. “It’s always a good thing when a community group tike the LAC does something that brings people downtown,” she said. “The object,” according to Dresden, is for people “to go to dinner in town and then come down to listen to some music, just like they do for the Concerts at the Courthouse.” To learn more, visit the downtown Howell Web site www.downtownhowell.org. Acoustic Cafe will bring new sounds to downtown Howell ■ W ha t: A winter music series of acoustic performers. ■ Where: The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ Time: All concerts begin at 8 p.m. ■ Cost: $5 admission. ■ Schedule o f events: Jan. 25: Roy Scoutz, new age acoustic guitarist. Feb. 1: Neil Woodword, Michigan's official state troubadour, performing folk classics on a variety of instruments. Feb. 8: Jim Fugit, also known as "Acoustic Jim." Feb. 15: Kurt Krinke, acoustic duo. Feb. 22: Johnny Dunn, Jazz and rock keyboard player. Feb. 29: Scottie Alexander and Joe Hessel, local keyboard and guitar players who play variety of rock, pop and Jazz. C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R FRIDAY JAN. 18 ART AT THE LIBRARY Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Barbara Eko Murphy, a heart surgery survivor, titles her show "The Heart o f a Woman" promoting w omen's heart health. Details: www.brightonartguild. com or 810-220-9091. Runs through Feb. 29. MOTHER GOOSE CAFE 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Ali ages share books, songs, movement. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. TWISTED BALLOONS 11 a.m.-noon, Barnard Community Center,415 N.Barnard St.,Howell. Learn to twist and make balloon animals and sculptures. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www. howellrecreation.org. LUNCHEON Noon, Crystal Gardens, 5868, E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Hosted by the Livingston Diversity Council featuring Jane Elliott in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Cost: $25, $160 for table o f 8. Details: www.livingstondiversity.org. SPAGHETTI DINNER 4-7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Council 8169, St. John the Baptist Church, 2099 N. Hacker Road, Howell. All you can eat with tossed salad, roll, dessert. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 kids under age 12. Details: 517-546-9226. BEATITUDES 7 p.m. speaker Sister Constance Supan, iHM;8 p.m. Livingston Diversity Council. St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 2201 S.OId US 23, Brighton Township. Discussion on racism and sexism by the secuiar and church communities. Details: 810-229-8624. GYM SWIM 7-9 p.m. Howell High School Field House, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howeil. Famiiy gym and swim. Cost: $3 swim only, $2 gym only, $5 gym and swim. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation.org. Fridays. SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m.-2 p.m. First annual preschool ope n house. Parents drop in to meet the staff o f local preschools. Contact specific area library for list o f participating organizations and businesses: • Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: www.brightonlibrary.info or 810- 229-8924. • C romaine Library, 3668 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: www.cromaine.org or 810-632- 5200. • Howell Carnegie District Library, 3 1 4W .G ra n d River Ave., Howell. Details: www.howelllibrary.org or 517-546-0720. TROPICAL TRAVELS • 1 p.m. Nature Center, Ken sin g ton Metropark. O n e -h o u r narrative slide sh ow on parks and wildlife o f Trinidad and Tobago. • 3 p.m. O n e -h o u r slide sh ow of diversity of plants and animals in Panama. Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. FULL MOON OWL HIKE 5:30 p.m. 627 7 Cowell Road, Brighton. Join Cros sroads G ro up o f the Sierra C iub.M e e t at h ome o f Lee Burton and Roberta Shaw- Reeves for a 5:30 p.m. potiuck, then 6:30 p.m. hike into nearby Brighton State Recreation Area. Details:810-231-9045. SQUARE DANCING 6-10 p.m., Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. All dancers welcome. A dmission: $5/person. Calls by Bill Shook. Details: 517- 546-0693. JAM SESSION 7 p.m. K e n n e dy Center, 1815 Eager Road, Howell. Acoustic musical jam sess ion ope n to any musician accomplished or b e g in ner o r Just come to listen. Details: 517 -54 6-7033 or 810-227-5438. Third Saturdays. MONDAY JAN. 21 WEIGHT ROOM GYM 6-10 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. Howell High School Field House, 1200 W. Grand River Ave,, Howell. Cost:$10 month resident and authority resident, $20 month non-resident. Membership will allow individuals to use weight room and g ym for workout needs. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. Monday-Friday mornings and Monday-Thursday evenings. DROP-IN BASKETBALL 8-10 p.m. Highlander Way M iddle School, 511 N. Highlander Way Drive, Howell. Drop-in basketball for ages 18 and over. Cost: $3 resident, $4 authority resident, $6 non-resident. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation.org. Mondays and Thursdays. TUESDAY JAN. 22 SUNDAY JAN. 20 JAN. 19 BLOOD DRIVES • 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36, Pinckney. • 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Parish Life Center, 710 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. READ'N CRAFT 11-11:30 a.m. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St, Fowlerville. "Playful Penguins" theme for ages 4-9. Details: 517-223-9089. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 11 a.m. slideshow, n o o n -4 p.m. workshop. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, M a rion Township. Hot lunch, slide sh ow and o p p or tu n ity to p h o to g ra p h iive birds of prey. Cost: $60 n o n members, $55 H CN C members. Reservations: 517-546-0249. OPEN HOUSE 6:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Preschool open house. Details: 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. COPING WITH COLD 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark Walk while learning about ways local wildlife copes with winter. Cost: $2. Registration: 800- 477-3178. FREE FOOD 10 a.m.-3 p.m., OLHSA, 912 North St., Howell. Free U SD A commodity food available to eligible Livingston County residents. Details: 517-546- 8500. Also Jan. 24. STORY TIME 11 a.m., P inckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Family story time open to children of all ages. Details: 734 -87 8-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary. org. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Jan. BLOOD DRIVE 1 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Livingston Wiidlife Conservation Club Center, 606 M-36, Hamburg Township. Details: 517-546-0326. MYSPACE 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St, Fowlerville. For teens. Details: 517-223-9089. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 6-7:30 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Workshop covering domestic violence and the effect on children. Registration: 866-552-2725. A/so noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 24. PAINTING CLASS 6-7:30 p.m., Barnard Community Center,415 N.Barnard St,Howell. For kids ages 5-16. Cost: $30 resident $40 authority resident $60 non-resident $ 15 supply fee. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www. howellrecreation.org. VOLLEYBALL 8-10 p.m.Three Fires M id dle School, 412 5 N. Crooked Lake Road, Howell. Drop-in volleyball for players ages 18 and over. Cost: $3 res id en t $4 authority res ident $6 non-resident. Details: 517-546- 0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecre- IN BRIEF Team takes bronze in state competition The Howell High School “We the People” class finished third in state competition Jan. 11 in Lansing. The 33 students, on six separate teams, finished behind East Grand Rapids and East Kentwood high schools. Howell had defeated Mason in the district tournament to qualify for the state event. Howell government teacher Mark Oglesby said the class is not about winning a state title. “It’s not about the competition, it’s about becoming productive citizens and learning critical thinking skills,” he said. Oglesby, who teaches the We the People class, said the same three schools have finished among the top three in the state four years in succession. Oglesby said Howell earned more points than it had ever before, but that this year’s competition was the stiffest it has ever been. East Grand Rapids, which advances to the national tournament in Washington, D.C. in May, had 2,006 points. East Kentwood finished with 1,973 and Howell totaled 1,891. Library adds to media offerings Downloadable books are now available through the Howell Carnegie District Library. Materials can be accessed at any time fixjm the library’s Web site and downloaded to personal computers and many MP3 players. The collection includes audio books, e-books and videos through the Michigan Library Consortium. Adult and children’s selections include fiction as well as non-fiction, such as business, self help and more. “Checldng out” electronic media works much like other library materials. Using a Howell Carnegie District Library Card, books and videos are displayed as either available or checked out, and are usable for a period of 21 days. Multiple titles can be chosen. If a selection is not available, patrons can place a hold on a title and will be notified by e-mail when it isavailable. Visit www.howelllibrary.org and click on the link to access the digital catalog. Details: 517- 546-0720, ext. 106. ation.org. Tuesdays. WEDNESDAY JAN. 23 COUNSELING WORKSHOP 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-noon workshop. L iv in gs ton Educational Service Agency, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Local therapists with substance ab u se treatment experience with speak on su b stance ab u se assessment, stages and placement. Details: akh@keycenters. org or marktrobinson@ sbcglobal.net. ART CLASS 10-11:15 p.m. Barnard Com m u n ity Center,415 N. Barnard St., Howell. For h om e -sch oole d kids ages 6-12. Cost: $50 resident, $70 authority resident, $ 100 n o n resident. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. Also 6-7:15 p.m. CHINESE NEW YEAR 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. A g e s 5-7 will create a paper dragon, play g am e s and other activities. Registration: 810- 229-6571 ext. 223. THURSDAY JAN. 24 PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mow e r Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. Thursdays. BINGO 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St.,Fowlerville. For all ages. Details: 517-223-9089. Fourth Thursdays. SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. St. George Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main St. (corner of 4th St), Brighton. Mental health support group. Details:810-227-6821 or www.recovery-inc.com. Thursdays. ages 5-13. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation.org. DANCE PERFORMANCE 7:30 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton.Tickets sold at Michelle's A cademy of Dance in Brighton. Cost: $10 pre-sale; $12 at the door. Details: 313-833-0424 or email michigandanceproJect@yahoo. com. Also 7:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 26. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS The Livingston Community News welcomes information for this weekly calendar listing. Information should include event topic, time and location of event, a brief description of the activity and a phone number and contact name for readers to obtain more details. E-mail addresses and Web sites may also be included. If you have any photos to illustrate your calendar item, these may also be submitted or emailed to the address below. Items must be submitted by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar!® livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. FRIDAY JAN. 25 ROAST BEEF DINNER 6 p.m. Pinckney Masonic Temple, 210 M a n n St., Pinckney. MARRIAGE SEMINAR 7-9 p.m. Peoples Church, 425 W. Unadilla St, Pinckney. A two-day marriage enrichment seminar led by Dr. Duane Cuthbertson of Growing Together Ministries. Each couple will receive a manual. Free-will offerings will be accepted. Registration: 734-878-3407. A/so 9:30 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday. KARATE FOR KIDS 7-8:30 p.m. Ghana Karate, 7150 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For kids im o m February 23"° 6PM-Midnight Crystal Gardens • Howell Emcee for the evening is Livingston County resident and TV anchor Erik Smith from Channel 7, WXYZ Open bar; dinner; OJ and dandng; live and silent auctions plus new and exciting rafflesi Tickets are S70.00 each or table of 10 for $650.00 Tickets are available immediately -contact the shelter for locations For more information, please email sarah^humane-liyingston.org or call the HSIC shelter at 517-552-8050, ext.'O" New Hours B Mon12-8 I Closed Tues ^ Wed-Sun12-5 2 4 6 4 P o r t KiHtd • Ht>\vcM. M I 4 8 H 4 J (517) 552-8050 www.humane-livingston.org SALES, SERVICE, RENTALS & REPAIRS * • Lift Chairs • Scooters * • Walkers • Aids for Daily *■ Living • And Much More! * Lift C h a ir s s tar t in g at $ 5 4 9 6 4 8 0 G ra n d River, B rig h to n ★ + -A ★ "A ★ ★ ★ Tk★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ^ - A ★ ★ ★ Pride HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD SYNOPSIS JANUARY 7, 2008 The January 7. 2008 Howell Township regular meeting, held at the Township Hall. 352.5 Byron Road was called to order by Supeivisor Heikkinen at 7:00 PM. Members present: Heikkinen. Eaton, Hammond, Coddingion. Phelan and Hubbel. Members absent; Thomas. The following action was taken: 1) Approved the agenda. 2) Voted to invite Don Lund to the nc.xt Township Board Meeting. 4) Accepted Budget Amendments. 5) Accepted Mike Rusk's resignation from Zoning Board of Appeals. 6) Adopted Resolution to amend Performance Guarantee Policy 7) Approved Clerk Institute Training for Cler k. 8) Authorized payment of disbursement. 9) Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM. Carolyn J. Eaton Township Clerk A 8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 18, 2 0 0 8 Livingston County property sales Property sold recently throughout the county: W C O H O C T A V ^ R g s IG S T O N C O . OOD RO ........ ........ /Vote; The information is gathered from county deed records by Transamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati.The listing includes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS BY THE NUMBERS City of Brighton 1440 Darnell Drive; $159,000 460 Forest Drive; $155,908 253 Woodlake Drive; $185,000 Brighton Township 1801 Sherlynn Drive; $159,000 11025 Hamburg Road; $180,000 9322 Klages Road; $209,900 4860 Michigan State Road, E 36; $210,000 6045 Pine Cone Court N; $250,000 11567 Pleasantview Drive; $162,854 11632 Pleasantview Drive; $215,000 4451 Shangrila Drive; $152,000 8299 Teahen Road; $164,000 Marion Township 4449 Dutcher Road; $59,500 146 Fox Meadows Court; $199,900 117 Merrimack Drive; $223,000 1420 Morning Mist Drive; $217,000 136 Summer Shade Drive; $240,000 Genoa Township 1145 Chemung Drive; $130,000 4524 Golf View Drive; $205,000 Hartiand Township 1374 Blaine Road; $135,000 3774 Glen Hills Drive; $180,000 Oceola Township 1215 Booth St; $220,500 3799 Charles Huff Road; $265,000 4042 Hidden Trail; $274,840 Green Oak Township 10644 Aqua Lane; $310,000 6330 Oakdale Drive; $142,500 6181 Stephen; $130,000 City of Howell 325 Lake St; $291,000 915 Michigan Ave., N; $650,000 Pinckney Village 824 Town Trail; $138,000 Hamburg Township 7481 Garland; $150,000 Howell Township 2204 Knotty Pine Trail; $130,000 Tyrone Township 11413 Bancroft Court; $252,000 9503 Longmeadow Drive; $163,500- .. •- 11515 Orchardview Drive; $155,000 VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. FRONT DESK The Brighton Hospital is looking for people to assist with the front desk Saturdays 11:30 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Details: 810-225-2527 ore-mail nsjogren@brightonhospital. org. 866-424-4532 or e-mail childcareL@aol.com. TAX PREPARATION The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency and the Accounting Aid Society are seeking people to help limited-income families in Livingston County prepare for and file their 2007 income tax returns and apply for qualified tax credits. Details: 517-546-8500 ext. 4111 oremail monicac@olhsa.org. DRIVERS The Meals on Wheels - Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program needs drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in local areas in Livingston and Western Oakland Counties. Apply weekdays 9a.m.-3p.m. at 9525 E. Highland Road near Hartiand (old Hartiand High School - Room #11). PUBLIC RELATIONS The Opera House in Howell needs help with responsibilities of the public relations committee, such as writing press releases, designing posters, and hanging posters throughout the community. Details: 517- 540-0065 or e-mail lacoh@ sbcglobal.net. MAINTAIN SCRAPBOOK Furry Friends Rescue Inc. needs help maintaining a historical scrapbook of any news articles about the agency and also help with general publicity. Details: 248- 860-5688 or e-mail debbee@ ameritech.net. ADULT LEADERS The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking adults to lead the Youth STEPUp (Students Together Engaging in Preparedness) Program. Details: 517-546-0326 or e-mail to disaster@liv-redcross.org. CAREER BOUTIQUE The Women's Resource Center is looking for help in the Career Boutique Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 p.m. assisting clients in selecting free professional clothing and perform inventory on incoming and outgoing clothing. Details: 517-548- 2200 or e-mail mtaylor@wrclivingston. org. 4-H LEADERS The 4-H of Livingston County is looking for leaders of youth ages 5-19.4-H leaders help members with projects, and share their hobbies, interests and knowledge. Details: 517- 546-3950 or e-mail turnerr@ msu.edu. SERVE ON A COMMITTEE The Livingston County United Way is seeking people to serve in various committees such as the finance council, admissions, allocations and assessment, campaign, publicity and education. Details: 810-494-3000 or email lcuway@lcunitedway.org. CLERICAL DUTIES The Livingston County 4C Council is looking for help with organizing and maintaining resource materials, creating a master resource list and fulfilling other clerical duties. Details: Volunteer Livingston, a program o f the Livingston County United Way, p romotes the n eed for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list o f current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www. Icunitedway.org. O a k R id g e D r iv e r e c o n s t r u c t io n s la te d Public inp ut helped determine upgrades and additions to deteriorated street BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Come spring, the city of Brighton will embark on a $1 million project to reconstruct the mile-long Oak Ridge Drive, the city’s major eastwest artery on the south side. The funds to pay for the project are coming out of a $2.2 million capital improvement project bond issue passed last year. City officials say the street is in urgent need of a major upgrade because, for most of its length. Oak Ridge is paved with concrete that is nearly 30 years old. “It’s beyond repair, and the Department of Public Services can’t fix it where pieces have (broken off),” says Linda Basista, city engineer and senior products manager at TetraTech’s Brighton office. The thoroughfare extends from Rlckett Road to Third Street, although the project will not go quite that distance, extending to just w est of Oak Ridge Circle. Beyond Oak Ridge Circle, the surface is much newer asphalt. The project affects a significant number of city residents, because Oak Ridge is a “collector” street, and has several condominium developments on or near it, and collects traffic from subdivisions in adjacent Green Oak Township. In addition to a new surface, the project will involve narrowing the road to slow traffic, adding medians and other touches, such as curb extensions to act as trafficcalming m easures. Caution: Smile ahead i Folks stop for the sign at Howell's A-1 Rent-All BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News It’s a good sign when people know where your business is located. But for the owners and employees of A-1 Rent-All in Howell, a “good sign” is one that makes people stop in, call or just smile. A-1 Rent-All, at 1305 E. Grand River Ave., advertises merchandise available for rent on one side of the its doublesided pole sign. On the other, the message changes regularly to include jokes, quotes, life insights and even proposals. “We do it for the fun of it,” says Gary Helfmann, who has owned the store with his wife, Mary, since 2000. The Fowlerville couple also own a store in Lansing and place sayings on that store’s sign as well. “The idea is to keep people looking,” says Andy Dowdy, equipment manager for the Howell store. He credits Lansing store employee Dave Maupin with much of the creative text. “It’s just his personality,” he says. Describing a person one would want on their team for a game of Trivial PursuiL D ow ^ said Maupin likes playing with words, and has an extensive knowledge of trivial matters. “He knows what the plastic things on your end of yoiu* shoelaces are called,” Dowdy says. “Who in God’s creation needs to know that, and why doesn’t he forjget it?” The result is signs like “How do you get Teflon to stick to a nonstick pan?” “How do you get the Ms on M&M’s?” “If you’re reading this, who’s driving?’’ JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Store manager Andy Dowdy, left, and owner Mary Helfmann, stand outside the A-1 Rent-All with Hermann's dog. Foxy. They are known throughout the area by the pithy message on one side of their sign. day,” says Diana Patten, who reads the sign on her way to work every morning. She has even used some of the sayings in her daily dealings with people at Dollar General, where she works, who often ask, “Where did you hear that?” Gary Helfinann was shocked when, while vacationing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula years ago, he bumped into someone with ties to Howell who knew the store. After explaining where the store was located, “he said, ‘Oh, you’re the store with the funny signs,”’ says Helfinann. According to Mary Helfmann, her son recently put a marriage proposal to his girlfiiend on the sign. The number of calls to the store finm drivers who wanted to know the young girl’s answer were surprising. “They were driving Andy crazy,” says Mary, who admits Dowdry threatened to take the sign down himself, “whether she said yes or not.” Maupin is thrilled with the response his sayings, close to 1,000, have gotten. “I just got tired of boring signs up front, so I took it upon myself to do something different.” Among his favorites: “French maids.... oh la la,” and “Tomatoes and signs are best when read.” It doesn’t bother him when people call to ask about renting items and ask “Are you the place with the goofy signs?” “At least they remember us,” he reasons. “It just brightens up your A good sign ■ Where: A-1 Rent-All, 1305 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. in 2000. ■ Why: "For the fun of it," says Gary Helfmann, store co-owner. One side of the pole sign advertises items for rent, while the other side shares quotes. Jokes and insights on life. ■ How long: Since the Helfmanns bought the ■ Where sayings come from: All the employees contribute, according to equipment manager Andy Dowdry. "The ideas come from life." ■ Details: 517-548-0400. ■ Web site: www.alrentall. com, but the sayings are not on the Web. 1 Si^VYe^sBRIARWOOD mall 1 -9 41S. STATE S I • P A R K IN G LO T 26*28 • 7 3 4 -9 9 4 *4 6 70 SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY THRU THURSDAY A M E R I C A N G A N G S T E R 12:00 3:25 6:45 10 :00 R B E O W U L F 1:0 0 3:40 7:0 0 9:40 PG13 A U G U S T R U S H 1 :1 5 3 :5 0 7 :1 5 9 :5 0 PG B E E M O V I E 1:30 3:45 7:3 0 9:45 PG ^ r a n c f O liv e r 1 ) e n ia l D r . Brad Rondeau (810) 225-TEETH (8338) 7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 295, Brighton In the Livingston Centre, next to B.A.C. A m e r i c a ’ s B e s t E . R . D o c t o r s a r e i n y o u r N e i g h b o r h o o d . T h e D o c t o r w i l l s e e y o u n o w . D M C 29 Minute E.R. 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DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital 1 William Carls Drive • Commerce, Ml 4 8 3 8 2 -2 2 0 1 2 4 8 -9 3 7 -3 3 0 0 • www.hvsh.org 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2 0 0 8 1>--- Athlete of the week: Trevor Smith, B2 :2L Recreation calendar, B2 S More local news inside, B2 o Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com S P O R T S JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Try walking in MHSAA officials' shoes In the last year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association has made an unprecedented effort to recruit more basketball officials. The public service announcements on radio and TV have worked, staving off the fears that games would be canceled without enough officials to work in this new era of boys and girls basketball in the same season. According to John Johnson, communications director of the MHSAA, the organization has more than 5,700 registered basketball officials, or 10 percent above the all-time high of 5,266, set in 2003. He said more than 700 people who officiate other MHSAA sports agreed to become new basketball or volleyball officials, or both, the two sports most affected in 9 the federally mandated seasons switch. And he added the MHSAA is on track to register 13,000 officials for all sports in this school year, well above the all-time high of 12,200. Does this mean the problem is solved? Hardly, Johnson cautioned. He estimates roughly 1,500 officials quit every year, most for family or work-related reasons. But there are plenty of others who tire of getting berated by fans, coaches and k players. I “We need more patience I and perspective (with of- L ficials) than ever before,” " Johnson said. “We have people out there working at new and higher levels than they’ve ever been. They might be feeling overwhelmed. They don’t need a coach or fan in their ear giving them grief. ” I can appreciate what they go through. For a summer in college, I officiated a boys basketball camp at Albion College. It was stressful and draining work, even without any fans in the stands. We would work up to six scrimmages a day, with a break for lunch. Even though the games were just off-season scrimmages, players and coaches didn’t see them that way. Coaches would bark at what they perceived as bad calls. Players would mumble and groan and shrug their shoulders when a whistle didn’t go their way. Not once did anybody say, “good call, ref.” The best lesson I learned was not to hesitate. Make a decisive call, right or wrong. If you saw a player travel, and I then waited until after that player had passed the ball, a ^ coach would go bananas, even " though they knew it was the right call. The lower the skill level on the court, the harder the job. Younger players make more mistakes, and if you made every traveling call, the game would never go on. It was a delicate balance. All these decisions had to be made in a split-second while running up and down the court like I hadn’t in years. It was enough to make me realize I didn’t have the stomach to become an official, something I had toyed with in the past as a way to reconnect to sports. The next time you’re at a ^ game, think twice about get- ^ ting nasty over a bad call. The refs are human, too. If you think you can do better, the MHSAA is looking for a few good men and women. The pay isn’t great, but the exercise is. And best of all you’d ^ be giving back to the community, one game at a time. Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. 1 family, 4 ballplayers Parents have to split up to see all their games JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The Short family is always in a gym somewhere, playing or coaching basketball. Sitting in the top row at Millennium Middle School are volunteer coaches Disty and Lonnie Short, and their oldest son, Zach, a senior who is South Lyon's leading scorer. In the second row, from left, are Jordan, a sophomore who starts on varsity, and Luke, a seventh-grader at Millennium Middie School. Sitting in the first row, Kristin starts at point guard for the varsity girls team as a freshman. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News While the rest of the fans at the South Lyon High School boys and girls basketball games are watching the action, parents Lonnie and Disty Short are busy sending text messages on their cell phones. To each other. The Shorts are a victim of this season’s change, where boys and girls share the court for the first time in Michigan. The Kensington Valley Conference has league games for the boys and girls at the same time Tuesdays and Fridays at opposite sites, splitting up families like the Shorts. Lonnie and Disty trade roles every game. When one is watching their oldest boys, Zach and Jordan, play for coach Daren Clayton’s varsity Lions, the other is watching their daughter, Kristin, play for coach Erica Thomas. It’s been tough on a family that grew up loving basketball together. The Shorts, who live in Green Oak Township, are a rare breed, with three varsity players competing at one time. “You put so much time, money and effort into them and you can’t even watch them play,” Lonnie Short said. This problem likely won’t go away anytime soon. In two years, Jordan could be on varsity with his younger brother, Luke, during Kristin’s junior year. Everybody in the family agrees that Luke, a seventhgrader at Millennium Middle School, could be the most talented of the bunch. Disty Short, who coaches seventh-grade girls basketball at Millennium, said “it’s been really frustrating” missing games,” but she’s collecting videotapes of every boys S E E SHORTS,82 Golf: A winter treat L i v i n g s t o n h a s o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o k e e p y o u r g a m e i n f i n e f o r m Few golfers fully hibernate in winter. They’re always looking for an opportunity to dream of warmer days by swinging their clubs. Two local businesses, the Tom Deaton Golf Center in Genoa Township and Golf-O-Rama in Brighton Township, offer se rv ic es to keep golfers active during the winter months. If the weather does warm up, two local Metropark courses are open year-round: Huron Meadows (810-231- 4084) and Kensington (248-685-1561). Calling ahead is re commended. STORIES BY BY JASON DEEGAN PHOTOS BY JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA D ie h a r d s t a k e t h e i r g a m e in d o o r s a t G o lf -O -R a m a Simulator offers an option to those who are itching to play Chuck Kasinec stare s out at all the d esert sand and cacti surrounding the fairway of the Troon Country Club in Arizona, prompting a change in his plan of attack. “I need my driver,” he says, putting his 3-wood back in the bag. He swings his big stick, launching the ball safely to a patch of fairway 192 yards away. Yes, it’s true. D ese rt golf. In Michigan. In January. Kasinec, of Northville, is among a handful of golfers playing a friendly, y et competitive, round last week on the golf simulators at Golf-O-Rama, located on Old US-23 in Brighton Township. Golf-O-Rama owner Harvey ‘Sonny’ Cherry admits it’s “not real golf,” but for those itching to play, it’s a welcome relief from the cold wintry weather that has taken away their precious game. “It just fee ls good to g e t out with the guys to swing the club,” Kasinec says. “I haven’t done that since before Thanksgiving. It breaks up the winter a little bit.” Golf-O-Rama once had five simulators and an 18-hole puttputt course in the building built in 1991, but Cherry downsized in 2005 to just three simulators. He used to keep the b usin ess open year-round, but now only stays open nights and weekends November- March. He says h e ’ll likely sell the sim- S E E GOLF-O-RAMA, 82 Golf-O-Rama ■ Address: 2944 Old US-23, Brighton Township. ■ Phone: 810-227-9322. ■ Cost: $20 per hour per simulator. ■ Hours: Call for a tee time. Tom Deaton Go lf Center ■ Address: 4444 Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. ■ Phone: 517-552-9830. ■ Cost: $5-$9 per bucket. ■ Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Chuck Kasinec of Northville lines up to hit a shot at the Troon Golf Club, one of 18 courses featured in the three simulators at Golf-O-Rama. Below, Jim Sitek of Genoa Township puts a driver back in his bag after a practice session at the Tom Deato.n Golf Center. Snow? That's no problem at Deaton's Covered, heated tees draw many to the center who love the game Hendrik Ter Mors hits a shot on the range at the 'Tom Deaton Golf Center. He stares intently at the ball’s flight path, watching it land. He picks up the next ball and begins the routine again. And again. And again until his bucket is empty. The Genoa Township golf center was buzzing with players last week, due to a surprising January thaw and mild temperatures. The center’s four heated, covered tees are a hot commodity when the weather goes south in winter. Elven the biggest of snowfalls doesn’t seem to deter diehard golfers. Part-owner Larry Sabat says the day after a large storm Jan. 3 dumped a foot of snow, the range mats were cleaned off for players to use. Between swings under the roof, Terry Griner says he’s glad he dis- S E E DEATON'S, 82 Golf-O-Rama owner Harvey "Sonny" Cherry built the structure that houses his business in 1991. He's encouraging golfers to enjoy his golf simulators now, since he plans to sell them and retire within a couple of years. Richard Workman of Genoa Township takes a swing during a recent range session at the Tom Deaton Golf Center. B 2 I S P O R T S & L O C A L THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 18, 2 0 0 8 I N B R I E F Kiefer to coach Bulldog football Brighton High School teacher Cliff Kiefer, the Bulldogs’ defensive coordinator for the last six seasons, will take over the football program as head coach. Kiefer replaces Bill Murray, who retired last season after coaching the team for 21 years. Athletic Director John Thompson said in a statement that although Kiefer’s experience as a coach on Murray’s staff and his presence in the high school were a factor, it was Kiefer’s interviews that earned him the job. “Coach Kiefer clearly communicated a solid vision for the program as a whole, along with a strong understanding of what we are going to need to do both on and off the field to run a top-quality high school football program,” Thompson said. Kiefer has been an a ssistant coach for the Bulldogs since 1999. Besides being the defensive coordinator, he has coached linebackers and defensive backs. He teaches geography, sociology and U.S. history. Previously, he was the defensive coordinator at Toledo’s Central Catholic High School from 1996-98. He also served as the junior varsity baseball coach from 1994- 98 at Central, and was that school’s equipment director for all sports from 1993-98. Murray retired last fall after compiling a 144-63 record with nine Kensington Valley Conference titles. The Bulldogs, who finished with a 3-6 record last season, will join the other KVC teams in the new, 24-team Kensington Lakes Activities Association next season. The inaugural league also will feature teams from the Western Lakes Activities Association. Autograph Alley to meet the players, including Brighton resident Droo Caliban. The deadline to purchase $19 tickets is Tuesday, Feb. 5. Details: jwinship@brightonsoccer. org. Register now for summer ball teams Brighton club sells soccer tickets The Brighton Soccer Club will raise funds by selling tickets to the Detroit Ignition- Philadelphia Kixx Feb. 15 game, at 7:35 p.m. at Compuware Arena in Canton Township. Afterward, all Brighton youth players are invited to participate in the Ignition’s Players can register for the Howell Area Junior Baseball Association’s 2008 springsummer season for baseball and softball. Last season, HAJBA had more than 975 athletes participate. In-person registrations will run 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., in Howell. Details: www.howellbaseball.com. From News staff reports GOLF-O-RAMA FROM B1 Player says golf simulator 'gets us through the winter' ulators within two years and retire, much to the chagrin of players like Roy Naumann, who has been bringing a league in for more than 12 years. Cherry has never raised his prices. It’s still $20 an hour per simulator. “This g e ts us through the winter,” sa y s Naumann, of Northville. “You get to keep ■your swing.” The Double Eagle simulators run a program that tees it up at 18 different courses, including PGA Tour stops like Pebble Beach, the Blue Monster at Doral and Torrey Pines. The hitting mats feature a white area to simulate bunker shots and a bumpy area to mimic rough. “It’s almost to true life, except you don’t have the elem en ts,” Naumann says. “With the accuracy and the club se lection, it’s like real golf.” Naumann says he normally shoots lower on the simulator than he does outdoors because he doesn’t have to battle the wind or the weather. “The putting is different, too,” Naumann says. “T here’s no undulation (indoors). Once you get the speed of the mat, you can make more putts. But you still have to make them.” Cherry says the b usiness attracts players of all abilities. Serious players se t up weekly leagues, like a group from Oak Pointe Country Club. He says one mom regularly brings her young son to teach him the game. “They can hit balls and nobody is pushing them, like on a golf course,” he says. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. DEATON'S FROM B1 At times, there's a wait covered Deaton’s after recently buying a club. “These are veiy nice,” the 71-year-old Hartland Township resident says. “You can get out in marginal weather.” The Tom Deaton Golf Center is the only range in Livingston County with covered tees. (The MuUigan Golf Center, on 10 Mile Road in Lyon Township, has nine heated covered tees as well). Its location, on Grand River Avenue midway between Brighton and Howell, makes it a convenient stop for area golfers looking to stay sharp in the winter months. Genoa Township’s Jim Sitek says he likes to come at least once every two weeks to hit balls. “If you want to keep your game up, it’s critical” to practice in the off-season, he says. “You lose your muscle memory if you don’t keep swinging.” Sabat says some winter weekends, there is a line of players waiting to use the covered tees. S a lit and his partners, Wayne Brideau and Bill Scott, bought out founder 'Tom Deaton last January, opting to keep the same name. Sabat says a $99 membership that allows unlimited use of Uie range Jan. 2-March 15 was a popular Christmas present this year. “As we get older, golfers need to try to be as flexible as possible,” he says. “You need to hit shots (year round). Instead of watching golf on TV come hit balls.” The Tom Deaton Golf Center also is one of the few places in the coimty to offer winter lessons. Many golf pros believe the off-season is the best time to work on swing changes. Teaching pros Charlie Watkins and Ed Muir are available by appointment. It’s also the only local store where players can test equipment on an outdoor range before buying. Sabat says much of the new 2008 equipment from major manufacturers begins, arriving this week, although Griner already had his new toy in hand. “I’ll use this (the covered tees) much more fi^equently now,” Griner says. “It’s nice that I can practice with my new club.” R E C R E A T I O N C A L E N D A R EVENTS ■ Women's-oniy volleyball - Drop-ins w elcome for non-competitive, non-league play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Pinckney. Cost: $2. Details: Anita, 810-231-3326. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 517-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhoweii.org. ■ Drop-In basketball- Players 18- and-older 8-10 p.m. Monda ys and Thursdays until M a y at Highlander Way M iddle School in Howell. Cost: $3-$5. ■ Drop-In volleyball- Players 18- and-older 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays until May at Three Fires Middle School in Genoa Township. Cost: $3-$5. ■ Yoga classes - Ses s io n s for ages 18 and u p run 6:30-7:30 p.m. Th ursdays Feb. 5-28 and March 4- 27 at Kil'sTae Kwon D o in Genoa Township. Cost: $40-$80. ■ Tai Chai classes - Classes run 6:30-7:30 p.m. M o n d a y s and W e dn e sdays Jan. 21 -m id-May at Howell High School. Cost: $2.50- $5 per class. ■ Martial arts - Krav Maga, Karate, Bully Buster, Sanchin-Ryu andTae Kwon D o classes. Cost: $30-$80. ■ Workout membership - A weight room/gym membership allows access at Howell High 5chool from 6 a.m.-l 0 a.m. M-F. Cost: $10/ month for residents, $20/non-residents. ■ Family swim/open gym - The Howell Area Aquatic Center and field house will offer open swim and g ym time 7-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $3 swim. $2 gym use. $5 both. SELCRA www.seicra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boys basketball leagues - Boys in grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 p raaice once a week and participate in a scrimmage Saturdays.Cost grades 3-4 ($60- $90). Grades 5-6 ($65-$98). ■ Flag football - G rades K-5 can sign u p by March 12. ■ Boys basketball - The parents of players in grades 3-8 should call for available spots. ■ Spring soccer - Players ages 4- 14 can s ign u p by March 12. 7:30-9 p.m. M-W-F. Cost: $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. ■ Basketball instruction - Co-ed program for second-graders runs from 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays until Feb. 27 at Pathfinder. School Cost: $70. ■ Yoga - Multiple classes Monda y orTuesday evenings. C o s t $30-$48. n Adult swim class - Runs 7-8 p.m. Jan. 29-March 4 at the Community Pool at Pathfinder. C o s t $60. ■ Senior swim - Sessions run Monday-Friday at the community pool: Jan. 28-Feb. 14 (9-10 a.m.), Feb. 19-March 7(10-11 a.m.) and March 10-April4(8-9a.m.), ■ Open dodgeball - Runs 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $2.50. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY REC 517-223-6481. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness night - Community Complex at Pathfinder School from HARTLAND COMMUNITY ED S 10-626-2150 or www.hartiandcommunityed. com. ■ Spring soccer - In-house and travel soccer registration runs from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Jan. 28-Feb. 15 at Community Education and 1-6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Ore Creek M iddle School. ■ Open basketball - A ges 18 and up can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays all winter. C o s t $4. ■ After school volleyball - Runs from 3:45-5:30 p.m.Tuesdays until Feb. 19. C o s t $40. ■ Tennis - M unchkin tennis (ages 4-6), Learn to play (ages 7-16), USA Team (ages 8-up) and Adult learn to play (ages 18-up) begins their second sessions Feb. 4 at Round Elementary School Gym. ■ Softball clinics - A ges 9-and-up on Saturdays in January. ■ Spring travel volleyball - Grades 4-8 will play on Fridays and practice twice a week beginning in March. Season runs April 11-May 16. ■ Coed open volleyball - Pick -up games open to ages H a n d up at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the old Hartland High School on M-59. Fee: $4. ■ Open gymnastics - 7:30-9 p.m. Fridays and 1:15-2:15 p.m. Saturdays until June 8.C o s t $6. ■ Open swims - 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. M-F and 7:30-9 p.m.M-W-F-Sat. ■ Fitness membership - Fitness room at C ommunity Education Center. Cost: $3/visit. $25/month. ■ Senior center classes - Aerobics, stability ball training, walk-fit yoga and stretching classes are available. Details: 810-626-2135. SHORTS FROM B1 Clan has 4 basketball players and girls home game from the local community access channel so the children can watch one another play. “I really enjoyed going to se e them,” Kristin Short said. “It’s sad I can’t go. This is the only year Zach and Jordan will play together.” Lonnie Short, who helps coach Luke in travel basketball, said he regrets missing his daughter’s best game last week. The freshman point guard scored 15 points in leading the Lions to a 52-35 win over Hartland on Jan. 11, their fourth victory in five games, a rare hot streak for a program that has consistently struggled. But Lonnie couldn’t complain. He saw Jordan’s best performance. The sophomore point guard scored a careerhigh 13 points in a loss to Hartland. Zach Short, a senior wing who averages 15 points per game, said it’s been fun to play with his little brother, even with the occasional sibling rivalry. “If we are in a close situation (game), and one of us makes a mistake, we try to correct each other,” he admitted. “It gets a little heated.” It’s almost as heated as the pickup games in the driveway. Kristin said she and Jordan regularly play two-on-two against Zach and Luke for bragging rights. She said those battles teach her skills she might not have otherwise learned. She said Jordan teaches her moves, like dribbling behind her back. She is playing well beyond her years, making dutch plays freshmen normally don’t. In the Chelsea holiday tournament, she scored four points in the itoal minutes of a 45-42 win over the host Bulldogs in the semifinals, then nailed two three-pointers in a key thirdquarter run in a 36-31 victory over Northville for the championship. Her brothers get some of the credit. “When we’re in the driveway, they make me better,” she said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. P r e se n t s -. FORDUNCOm UERCUTir Trevor Smith ■ School: Howell High School at the Parker Campus. ■ Local ties: The 17-year-old Junior has lived in Howell his entire life. I Sport: Bowling. ■ Top sports moment: Bowling at the 2007 state finals with the team and as an individual. He helped the Highlanders place fifth. ■ This season: He is averaging a score of 203 per round and his score of 256 is one of the highest in the Kensington Valley Conference thus far. bowler Norm Duke. ■ Academics: 3.9 GPA. ■ Favorite subject: History. ■ Community involvement: Big Brothers-Big Sisters. ■ Athlete I admire: Pro ■ Future: He would like to bowl in college, maybe at Grand Valley State, Michigan or Michigan State, and major in either science, microbiology or engineering. 2 7 0 8 E . G R A N D R I V E R « H O W E L L SHOP ON LINE WmKRU6 F0 RDLM.COM 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 - 2 2 5 0 a a i ^ B n w iinh L O C A L N E W S Building demo planned BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News It looks like Pinckney will finally demolish one of its longstanding eyesores and provide local fire and safety professionals a one-of-a-kind training opportunity in the process. The Village Council on Monday accepted a bid from Howell’s Reg^ Recycling Inc. to tear down everything but the structures on toe 70-acre Patterson Lake Products factory site that are being used by Pinckney’s Department of Public Works. Regal Recycling will keep all metal materials it recovers from toe site and the village will pay no more than $21,000 for hauling away and disposal of unusable refuse and leveling of toe site. Regal Recycling also has agreed to collapse toe main factory building and leave it for a few days so local emergency first-responders can conduct search-and-rescue training, said Ih istee Barry White. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to train for a large building collapse like one that could happen in a tornado,” said White, who’s also a Southfield Fire Department captain. “We can use everything from dogs to police to firefighters to emergency medical services!” An exact demolition date hasn’t been set yet, as permits need to be obtained and toe training opportunity arranged, but officios hope it the site at toe comer of South Howell Street and Patterson Lake Road will be clear sometime this spring, said Village President l^becca Foster. The village hopes to turn toe property into useful and marketable real estate. “This council will never be forgotten for being able to finally bring this building down,” said resident "Eddie Rison, a sometimes vocal critic of council actions. “The fact that you are actually taking care of this is a huge thing. Thank you.” The village, which acquired toe site for back taxes in toe late 1990s, has tried to get rid of toe eyesore for years. Patterson Lake Products, which closed in 1990, was a heat-treating facility from 1952-72 before becoming a manufacturer of automotive screws and bolts until it closed. Judges: Community access channels cannot be moved From News staff reports Comcast cannot move community access channels higher up the dial - and out of the reach of thousands of Michigan cable subscribers with analog televisions - under a temporary order issued earlier this week by a Macomb County judge. Chief Circuit Judge David Viviano’s ruling could affect 400,000 Comcast customers statewide. Comcast is a major cable provider in Livingston County. The company had no comment. It planned to move public, educational and governmental access, OR PEG, channels across Michigan into toe 900-level digital range, starting Jan. 15. The plan toew sharp criticism locally because it would result in relocating channels dedication to local governmental action and the local programming on HUB TV The switch of local programming was different in different communities served by Comcast. To access those channels, customers with basic cable service would have to buy or lease a digital converter box or upgrade to digital service. Comcast had offered to provide customers with a free converter box for one year. Local officials opposed, toe move and urged residents to write letters protesting toe change. 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B 4 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifiecis THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 8 , 2 0 0 8 Downtown 1 bdrm apt. 2nd floor, walk up corner of State and Liberty $950/mo. 1 year lease. Call Oxford Property Mgmnt 734-747-6000. CHAPEL HILL-2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, new carpet, bsmt, laundry. Pet OK. $1175. Eric at Meadow Realty (866) 963-2369. Ann Arbor, Pauline & Stadium, 400 8 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch@provide.net_____ AVAILABLE 3 bdrm, Ypsi $850-1- utilities Sec 8 OK. 734-663-3009 close to schools. DOWNTOWN YPSI Near EMU 1 bdrm apt. New carpet, new paint. $--5--7--5--/m o. 734-4-7766--998“46* CHELSEA 2 bdrm 1 bath. Downtown loft 800 sq. ft. washer/dryer, gar. Completely renovated. Small pet. No smoking. Parking avail. Call Randy $900/mo. 734-475-7575 Maas at (734) 665-6500. Avail in Ypsi two 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath homes. Fenced yards, garage, Large bsmts. $900 -1050-f utils sec 8 ok 734-769-8872 EMU AREA-1 bdrm $500. Off street parking, laundry facilities. Heat included. 734-434-5147 Luxury 3 bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood, living room, granite, fireplace, laundry. $1250.313-815-3243 Lovely quiet 1 person office. $550/mo. (734) 665-2882 EMU area - historical home w/large remodeled efficiency, hardwood/ceramic floors, $475, heat/water included. (734) 904-6224. Luxury Condo 1750 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, storage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 EMU/DEPOT TOWN 1 bdrms Starting at $520 heat included, laundry, lock secured building. Call 734-651-1593 SALINE - 2 bdrm townhouse, all appliances, fpl, gar. end unit, lower level Avail. Jan. 989-233-5582 Newly renovated suite has furnished Psycho Therapy office avail for sublet at $600/mo. Utilities included. Ample parking, good hwy access. 734-662-5976 AVAIL. NOW-3 bdrm Cape Cod in Lakewood sub. Wood firs, garage, washer/dryer, pets OK. $1275/mo Call Old Town Realty, (734) 663-8989. 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Sec 8 welcome (734) 844-1855 storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent 3 Midwinter Break roundtrip air tickets DTWPunta Cana, DR 2/24-3/2 '08, 734-662-4919 Details of this position can be found at www.internet2.edu/ about/staff/careers.html SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR Saline- Downtowwn 1 bdrm apt, recently updated ^25/mo -f utilities. (734) 663-9771 ANN ARBOR ★ W. SIDE 2 bdrm. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/dryer. $875 734-476-7501 ABLE TO RENT IN YPSI, 4BDRM, 1400sf, walkout base, privacy fence, $1050/mo. 810-225-0706 BELLEVILLE Farm House -2 bdrm sunny, lots of windows. Very private Pets ok. 734-740-8922 Saline, NEW KITCHENI 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished, basement, fenced yard, AC $1050. 734-383-7000 PARK DOWNTOWN Near Fifth 8 East Liberty Month to month $175/ month. 734-662-2903. Vvftployme/; / Spacious 1 Bdrm, 1625 Parkwood, Ypsi. Private drive. 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Church parsonage $1100. 734-426-8610 West side Ann Arbor 3 bdrm 2 bath cul de sac $1395 517-902-6796 205 N Hamilton 2 bdrm $850 All terms (734) rms neg. 904-3274 Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm @ 305 Doty. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $625. Avail. Now! Cali 734-973-9364 ANN ARBOR- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/dryer, garage single family home w/basement, UM area. $980/mo. 734-717-1214. DEXTER-4 bdrm 2 bath, walk-out, 1300sf, 2 car, washer/dryer. Pets Ok $1290. (734) 475-1810 YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm, remodeled. Basement, gar. Must seelSec 8 ok,$1075 -$1375. 734-216-3302. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, Manchester schools, asking $1200 mo -•- Utils. 734-320-1519 Ford Lake 1 bdrm,private dock, drive 8 patio, $800/ includes utils. S. Huron River Dr. 734-482-1949 Ypsi - 3 Bdrm, Fenced Yard. Deck. Shed. 2754 Appleridge. Sec 8 OK. $1050/mo 734-717-8175 Tecumseh, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage 8 bsmt, $1100 mo. 734-216-2335. 2 bdrm, remodeled farm house, Chelsea Schools, $800/mo. (734) 433-1851 WHITMORE LAKE-1 bdrm, heat, appliances, parking, no smoke/pets. $480. 734-455-1487 • Ford Lake 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer, fireplace, central air, cable 8 Yard $875. (734)635-7605. Commercial, Industrial and ftatails-Rcnt Historic Ypsilanti llOOsf, retail/office $900-f utilities. Private parking. 734-390-2390X116 Pinckney 1,527 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 baths, garage, utility room, patio, lawn maint, and snow removal. Pets OK, $1200/mo. Call 810- 602-8887 or 248-924- 4457 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath avail 2/1. NEW kitch bath/floors. Great bsmt 8 yard. Laundry. Pets ok. • $1300. (734)649-1037. ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 1 bath. No pets. 2 car garage. Good location. A/C. $1120. Sec. 8 welconte. 313-706-9676 YPSI - 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath Willis. 3 bedrooms, non- 100% remodeled, Sec 8 smoking, additional for Ok, Must see! $1,350 1/2 pets. $1000.00/mo. off 1st mo. 734-649-9616 (734)323-3890. Office Suite 1000 sq ft, Washtenaw 8 Platt Rd Amick Realty 734-973-2424 Pleasant 2 bdrm Pickney Village w/fireplace, new floor. Bsmt. $750 8 deposit. Call 734-878-1348 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1 bath, remodeled. Large yard. Near Huron Pkwy 8 Wash. No pets. $995. (734)994-3480. Prime 1500 sq' Main St. store avail. 4/08. Saline-2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath, A/C Laundry, 1.5 gar. 1100 sq'. Location, storagel $1050 734-476-5761 Ann Arbor 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. Short lease possible 2836 Maplewood. $1100. (734)377-0069. Reasonably priced, call 734-761-6170 orjim@ curtiscommercialllc.com RETAIL/ OFFICE lOOOsf on 2nd floor, S. University (across from Ulrich's). $1500 mo 734-973-9364 eves or 663-5533 dys Whitmore Lake - Nice 2 bdrm upper unit, C/A, Laundry hookups, 900sf, $725/mo. (734) 424-2788 Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 1.5 baths, 1750sf. Colonial on 2 acres. 3 miles to US-23/14. $1275. (734) 332-9525. 734-878-5203 W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. Whitmore Lake -1,000 sf. office/ warehouse A/C, .10X12 rollup door $--8--0--0- -7--3--4----3--2*01--'1549 Ypsi Twp, On Harris Rd. 58x40 w/12' OH Door, full bath 8 office. $1200 or 36x36, $700. On Martz Rd 24x30 $400. 482-1949 Ypsilanti 2 bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1200Sqft. Full BSMT with laundry hookups. Attached garage. 5 min. from EMU $1050. (734)547-0880. Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm 2 bath, A/C, attached garage, fenced yard, Washer/dryer $1200+ utils. 734-769-8872 1 MONTH FREE!* Brand New 3 bed/2 bath Home StarUngat ^829/mo!*| up to 1,500 sq. ft. Appliances included. Pet friendly. Uinited time Pricing! Sdo Farms • Ann AAor 6655 Jackson Rd. 888-508-2372 www.sciofarms.tom YPSI- All new cute 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, hardwood firs, fenced yard. $725. 734-930-0728 Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Ypsilanti- UPDATED 3 bdrm 1 bath $825/mo. Could be 0 down or rent to own. 734-521-0238 Ypsilanti very nice 2000 sf 4 bdrm, near EMU $1600. 517-902-6796 BOYNE MOUNTAIN 2 bdrm condo 2/15-2/22 or 2/22-2/29 $700. (734) 475-8336 Wanted to Rent Residential Livingston-Rental Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area. Clean 8 quiet. $50-$70/ month total. 734-664- 5737, leave name & # . Accounting and Finance Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Business and Franch^ Opportunities Child Care Employment Computer and Technical Construction Domestic Employment Wanted Drivers Education Employment Agencies and Senrices Employment Wanted Engineering Food Services General and Miscellaneous Human Resources Independent Contractors Medical and Dental Office and Clerical Part Time Retail Sales and Agents Sunbelt Career Opportunities Volunteers Ann Arbor, 785 N. Maple ail Downtown Howell 1 bdrm w/loft & sun room. Wash/Dryer, Garage, No smoke/pet. $795 Utils/ dep. 517-862-9156 ( Accounting and Financing Controlier/Senior Accountant Needed WHITEWOOD LAKE 2 ranch homes, starting at $1250/mo. includes maintenance. For Information: 810-231-2778. Accountant/Bookkeeper, P/T. Details on website: www.annarborsummerfe stival.org/aboutJobs.sht ml A Tier I automotive parts manufacturer is looking for an energetic, positive, team oriented personality for our Controller/Senior Accountant position. Responsibilities include maintaining the accounting system and timely preparation of financial statements, overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as purchasing functions. Also to review, select and implement accounting principles and related processes and controls companywide. Coordinate tax compliance and assist in preparation for filing. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting. 3-5 years of experience working as an accountant (experience as a Senior Accountant preferred). Supervisory experience is also a plus. Must be able to multi-task, be a self-starter, be eager to work, and have the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Reply to: Box M1351, PO Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147 or Tierlauto.recruit® gmall.com UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Office of Internal Audits is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Internal Auditor to participate as a member of the University Audits team responsible for performing complex audit work including planning, risk assessment, internal controls analysis, documentation, and reporting. The individual in this position will conduct process, operational and, compliance audits, and special projects within the University of Michigan campuses. ANN ARBOR-Fruttfull franchise serving Southeast Ml. Includes all inventory, truck, accounts list, 30 days training and established phone number. Business showing profit. $79,000. Victor Kan 734-846-6560, 734- 699-5878. #2715180 Reinhart Commercial. Established Hair Salon 1-94 8 State, Ann Arbor 517-442-3443 Necessary qualifications include: at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Experience and proficiency in applying audit principles, skills, and techniques in audit testing and interpretation of results is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This individual must be able to collaborate effectively with a wide-range of people In a variety of settings. Must be able to utilize electronic tools In performing audit processes, including electronic workpapers and query applications. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or CPA is a plus. ZOUP! Award winning soups, salads, 8 sandwiches. An INC. 500 8 "Hot Concepts" winner. 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CHELSEA yr. round lake house, 3 bdrm 2 bath huge garage 8 workshop $1300. 734-475-9412 Ann Arbor Charming 3 bdrm, walk to town, fireplace, wood floors. $1500+ 734-255-9690 Martz Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ranch w/ 2 car attached garage $1200/mo no pets. (734) 482-1949 ANN ARBOR - Rooms For Rent $350/utilities included. Great Location. For info 734-330-3206 New Penthouse CorxJo Belleville Lake, 1750 sq' Arbor Heights 2 bdrm end, sunset view of golf course. $700/mo. Call (734) 677-3144 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, $1850/mo. 734-368-0170 Ann Arbor Dicken School 3bdrm! Fin .bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 Attractive Ann Arbor 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, garage, screened porch 8 all appliances, clubhouse, pool. 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Responsible for mgmt/administration of Microsoft networks 8 communication systems at all locations. Supervises helpdesk 8 hardware repair techs 8 functions. Assesses agency needs 8 specifies hardware 8 software purchases. Tracks software licensing to ensure agency data is secure. Bachelor's in computer related field 8 min. 3 yrs of experience with Microsoft networks required. EOE. Excellent benefits. CLINTON location. Reply: Holy Cross Children's Services, HF(- 03, 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, Ml 49236. EOE www.hccsnet.org J Follow growth in Livingston County Livingston County property sales You can keep track of home sales and prices in Livingston County by checking our weekly map and listing of property sales. In addition to new home sales we publish a listing of recently Issued building permits, detailing the changes to existing homes and structures. 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Minimum qualifications: 15 credits of coursework in website design/maintenance that included hands-on experience coding HTML/CSS and uploading files to a UNIX server; or equivalent experience, experience with a language such as PHP, ASP, or JSP evidenced by the ability to view source XHTML/PHP code, recognize code constructs, find content that needs to be updated, and make necessary changes, or coordinate with appropriate staff to do so, while maintaining page integrity. Hourly rate is $15.53; up to 20 hours per week. Interested persons should email resume to tomreed@wccnet.edu by January 25, 2008. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.org/jobs 734-973-3497. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Covenant Transport • Looking for experienced teams or solos willing to team up. • 1,600 mile average length of Haul in Team XL Fleet. • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced Company Driver Teams! • New Pay Package for Owner Operators and Company Driver Hazmat Endorsed Teams! • A!so hiring Solos and CDL-A Grads (866) 609-3621 Or apply online at www. covenantdrivers.com EOE SPECIAL ED TEACHER Related BA with Special Ed cert & 1 yr. teaching experience required. Excellent benefits. EOE. CLINTON location.Reply to Human Resources-03, Holy Cross Children's Services, 8759 Clinton- Macon Rd., Clinton, Ml 49236. www.hccsnet.org Drivers: Attn CDL-A Smith Transport Home Time Great Pay and Benefits Call Us 7 Days/Week (866) 451-2862 www.gosmith.net iWheels Logistics YOUR TRUCK OUR TRAILER 10 Owner Operators needed. Daily Dedicated Automotive Freight. Lima, OH - Louisville, KY and Return. Saline, Ml - Scarborough, ON and Return. 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Love of children required. 1-800-^33-8375 or naturesclassroom.org Restaurant Manager Experienced SHIFT MANAGERS needed. We are a new Pizzeria located near UFM Central Campus in downtown Ann Arbor. Bring resume to 221 W. Liberty St., or call to set up an appointment, 734-358-6406 *Applicants must have relevant restaurant experience. * Must be able to work weekends 8 nights. Also Hiring Drivers, Cooks and Counter Help Pizza Pino midu000@hotmail.com, (734)358-6406 Bagel Production Manager Works with and leads a crew of 6-10 in all aspects of mixing, forming, freezing, and delivering. Responsible for quality, efficiency and cleanliness. Fast paced physical work. 45-50 hours per week. Previous leadership experience required. 734-995-7244 Bagelfactory@gmail.com Ballroom b Latin Dance instructors needed. 2 men and 2 women. No exp. necessary. Will train qualified persons. 734-995-9500 Engineering Education WEB CODER Sr. Service America has a position in Ann Arbor for older adult (age 55+) to work at the US EPA. The incumbent will do web coding supporting the appearance, content 8 quality of EPA's OTAQ website. Req:Age55+. BA/BS and min. 2 yrs related exp, competence in web coding 8 site development, HTML proficiency, exp w/Dreamweaver, templates, graphics, Javascript. Sec.508 ADA knowledge a plus. Full time. Pay $12.11/hr. + health ins., paid leave. Send resume seepmi@ssa-i.org Fax: 734-528-4281 Ann Arbor Hills Child Development Center is seeking a preschool teacher for a fall 2008 FT position. Qualified applicants can email resumes to: positions@aahcdc.com EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS Teachers Assistants 8 Substitutes for Preschool 8 Infant/Toddler classrooms. Exp. required. 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Food Service Employment Drivers Action Needed Now! Driver Trainees Needed $750 to $900per Week Full Benefits, Paid Vacations Local, Regional 8 OTR Available Need a Free CDL? Ask us how! Suburban Truck Driver Training School Call Now (734) 229-0000 ■'Not Affiliated with any other School" INSTRUCTORS M ichigan MFit is looking for certified instructors in Yoga and Pilates, as well as group fitness instructors / personal trainers for other group exercise classes. All applicants must have current CPR certification. For more information and an application, please contact cmgii@umich.edu or call 975-3056 Driver $500 ORIENTATION PAY Regional and Long Haul Available Average $1.90 gross per mile plus $.48 cpm fuel surcharge. Great Hometime Flatbed Training Available No Forced Dispatch Call Keith Today! 800-611-3763 Class A/ 6 mo. OTR experience required. Lease Purchase Available www.maionecontractors. com Driver Trainees Needed At Werner Enterprises! 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Eaglecrest Golf Course 8 conference center, assisting head chef in banquet 8 a-la carte kitchen. 734-487-0600 Banfield's Westside Hiring waitperson, avail for Mon-Fri., 10:30-2:30 shift. Fast lunch pace, exp. required. Eves, shifts also open. Apply 5510 Jackson at Zeeb. General Miscellaneous Employment Activism 734-222-6347 LOVE YOUR JOB! Work with Clean Water Action. Protect the earth 8 Get Paid! Mon-Fri; 2-10:30pm FT/PT, training 8 benefits. $375- $ 5 0 0 /w k • » « * * * • • » » • • * * * • « * 734-222-6347 Activism Jobs with the Sierra Club $350-$550/week Fight Global Warming! *Work with Great Peoplel •Career Opportunities and Benefits Available •FT/PT Avail jobsthatmatter.org Call Alex 734-332-4464 Bank Tellers Part Time, Experienced Bank of Ann Arbor, a local community bank, is currently accepting applications for an entrylevel, part-time Teller position. Our Tellers are responsible for providing quality service to customers by processing bank transactions efficiently and accurately. Preferably, candidates will have a tninimum of 1 yr. experience working as a bank teller, an outgoing professional personal!^ and enjoy working with the public. Communication skills are essential, along with computer proficiency. The position is located at our Ellsworth Office, 801 W. Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor. Hours of work: 11:00 p.n> to 6:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Rotating Saturdays The Bank offers a very competitive wage, benefit package including company paid vacation, paid holidays, medical/ dental/vision insurances, 401 (k) with company match, and more! Candidates with matching experience 8 backgrounds may email their resume to jblack@ boaa.com, fax a resume to 734-662-0934, or mail a resume to: Bank of Ann Arbor ATTN: Human Resources Department 125 S. Fifth Ave. P.O. Box 8009 Ann Arbor, Ml 48107 EOE Drug-free/Smoke-free Environment kikhigm i Most Corntnimi Bank Ofen 7 Days « Consumer Lending Trainee We are looking for individuals with customer service and sales skills to fill a Consumer Lending Trainee position in Ann Arbor. We offer paid training, competitive salary (plus incentives), and the opportunity to learn and advance your career. NO PRIOR LENDING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Communication, organizational, and analytical skills are a must. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required. Commissioned sales or telemarketing experience is preferred. For immediate consideration, please fax your resume to 734-542-2975, ATTN: CE800. Or mail to TCF Bank, 17440 College Pkwy, Livonia, Ml 48152, Attn: CE800 Human Resources Please include salary requirements when applying. We value a diverse workforce and promote a drug free environment. Local Company k k k k k k k k k rapidly expanding now hiring for all positions including sales. $400- $900 a week Full-time only training provided Electrical Call 517-294-9513 Distributor Warehouse Worker Gross Electric is seeking an experienced Warehouse Worker for our Ann Arbor location. The position will include shipping and receiving, stocking and filling orders, customer service, and delivery driving. Successful candidates will have 1 year warehouse experience, be able to regularly lift 50- 75 lbs., have a valid driver's license and be insurable. Knowledge of electrical supplies and light fixtures preferred. MAINTENANCE Experienced maintenace person needed to live on-site for a mid-size apt. community in Ann Arbor area. Apt prep, dry wall experience 8 HVAC a must. Competitive salary and benefits included. Call (734) 434-6650 Fax (734) 434-7538 MAINTENANCE Full time, must have HVAC experience. For apt community in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Apply in person or call: 4141 Green Meadows, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 (734) 971-0635 Mail, fax, or email your resume to: Kristie Kraftchick Human Resources Manager Gross Electric PO BOX 352377 Toledo, OH 43635-2377 kkraftchick@ grosselectric.com FAX 419-537-6627 MAINTENANCE TECH Large community look Ing for experinced maintenance tech to join our team. Full- Time with benefits, 401(k) plan, paid holidays and more. Send resume to: jobs@wilsonwhite management.com or mail to: 2008 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 E.O.E. NIE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 8 CREMATION SERVICE, INC. Join our Family and Serve Others Ann Arbor's only Family Funeral Home is seeking individuals who would like to join us in helping the families of our community in their times of loss. P/T 8 F/T positions availale at our Carpenter Road Chapel 8 our New Liberty Road Chapel, set to open in February. 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This is a Federal Parttime Term position at 25 hours per week with a salary of $13.78/hr for candidates with no prior Federal service. The position is open to status and non-status applicants. You must be a U.S. Citizen. To apply go to www.usajobs.gov and apply to vacancy #OARGLERL- 2008-0008 The U.S. Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dental Front Desk Coordinator Experienced only, FT, Top pay, excellent benefits Call Gina 971-9000 or fax resume 734-975-6647 Dental Front Desk Coordinator Experienced only, FT, Top pay, excellent benefits Call Gina 971-9000 or fax resume 734-975-6647 We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Please e-mail your resume to employment® ihacares.com, fax to 866-282-8067 or apply online at www.ihacares.com Doctor's office in Ann Arbor seeks qualified physicians. No nights/no weekends/no call. Great opportunity. Fax CV: 248-282-0321 IHA WANTED: Independent Contractor Need Extra Money? Want a Flexible Schedule? Independent 8 Self Starter? If You Are: ★ 18 years or older ir Have a car (reliable transportation) ir Valid Drivers License ★ Current Auto Insurance ★ Can work any day of the week ir Available now ir Have a flexible schedule ★ A go getter ir Dependable ir Has a great way with people ★ Enjoy the outdoors ★ Work with little supervision ir Different targeted area each week (Mondays) COMMISSION SALES. Give us a call. Start training immediately, earn money now! PAID WEEKLY! Call Terry Bartrum, Home Delivery Sales Specialist at 734-994- 6538 or email me at: tbartrum® annarbornews.com ***ONLY SERIOUS CANDATIATES NEED TO APPLY*** **MUSTMEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA** •BACKGROUND CHECK* Contact Lens Technician- Patient care duties: testing, training & communications. Maintain product inventory & equipment. Professional, friendly attitude & appearance. 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Bemis, Saline, Ml 48176 Office Manager/ Bookkeeper For consulting organization and its president, in Ann Arbor. Part-time (flex. hrs.). Requires full use of QuickBooks and Office software. Phone: 917-721-2528 OFFICE MGR Needed FT for local business. Focus on customer service, strong professional phone skills are needed. Office mgmt exp required. Quickbooks, Excel a must. Email resume workforbraces@aol.com RECEPTIONIST - For Doctor's office. Hours are: Mon-Fri, 1-5pm. SlO/hr. Please apply for these hours only. Fax resume to: 734-528-0919 RECEPTIONIST - FT w/at least 3 yrs. exp. Billing exp. also needed. Mail resume to: I Compassionate Dental, I Attn: Jessica, 497 ' Waterstradt Commerce Dr., Dundee, Ml 48131. SEEKING FULL TIME OFFICE MANAGER/SALES SUPPORT This role is an integral part of our team; the right candidate will be challenged daily but will find personal and professional growth in a truly creative and unique environment Position offers training in all aspects of the business; editorial, sales (print/online/ event marketing), circulation and customer service. Possible advancement opportunities after proven success in current role. Sa’mple job functions: • Reception duties. • Assist Management with special projects and a variety of diverse tasks. • Run sales reports and generate comparisons for review. • Formulate monthly commission reports for Account Executives. • Implement and manage office technology. • Administer daily functions of office (mail, supply ordering, timesheets etc). • Serve as backup support for Circulation department. • Coordinate production flow of art work from Sales to Design department. Skills required: • Possess excellent computer and technology skills (Candidate will work in several databases) • Comprise above average Excel knowledge (I.e. Formulas, Macro's, Linked Worksheets). • Aptitude to work with numbers, accounting experience preferred • Quick to learn, eager to listen • Exude a "can do" positive attitude to internal and external "customers" • Aptitude to multi-task, work on deadline and accept change • Responsible with follow through to several managers and team mates • Independent with keen decision making skills • Career focused, goal oriented Education required; • Bachelor's degree • 2+ years of work experience (internship or full time) Business Review is Michigan's largest collection of business journals. This position will work in our SE Ml headquarters in Livonia. Company culture is hands on, energetic, fast paced and forward thinking. Company offers second to none health benefits and competitive wages. Visit our website at www.mlive.com/ business Email resume with subject "Office Manager" to karenk® mbusinessreview.com PHYSICAL THERAPIST F/T Position open In our Ann Arbor facility. Exp in licensure in state of Michigan req. Highly competitve salary and excellent benefit package. Interested candidates pis fax resume to: HR Manager at 734-995-4366 Office and Clerical PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD online, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads or email us at: newads@annarbornews.com Administrative Services S u p p o rt/H e lp Desk Clerk Please visit the Lenawee ISD website www.lisd.us for more information. Background check will be conducted. We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS I t t o o k t h e h a s s le o u t o f c a r s h o p p i n g ! Drive buyers to your door with The News Auto Source magazine. To advertise, 734-994-6731. Part Time Employment A^CAREGIVERS^ Use your skills to help seniors remain at home by providing nonmedical homecare. Day, afternoon, overnight and weekend hours. Home Instead Senior Care 734-332-9109 HELPER - Sorting donated items, moving furniture, cleaning of building. Heavy lifting required. 12 hours per week. 734-484-0452 ( Professional and Managerial AUTISM SPECIALIST BA 8 Masters, 2 yrs exp w/autism 8 proficient in treatment methods with kids/teens. Knowledge of community resources $15 8$20/billable unit Resume: Judson Center Attn: Mary Hewlett, 4925 Packard Rd., Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. CAREER SERVICE AND PLACEMENT DIRECTOR Cleary University is seeking applicant to manage Career Placement Centers at Ann Arbor and Howell campus locations. Develop internships; establish processes for transcript/portfolio evaluations. Master's degree required. Send cover letter and resume to D. Franklin at dmfranklin@cleary.edu Chamber of Commerce - Executive Director Responsible for coordination of program of work; organizational structure 8 procedures; fund raising; public relations; maintenance, recruitment of new membership 8 regular visitation current 8 prospective memberships, employment, training 8 supervision of staff at the chamber; interpretation of policy; preparation 8 management of operating budget; maintenance of facility. Qualifications: B.S. or M.A. preferred. Experience in office management/personnel needed. Must have experience in financial management. Broad knowledge of computer skills required. Diplomacy and excellent communication skills required when working with elected 8 appointed officials, office staff 8 the general public 8 the membership Must be self-directed. Salary range will be based on experience 8 other qualifications.Send resume with two business and two personal reference letters to: Kathie Steigerwald 678 E Huron River Dr Belleville, Ml 48111 Deadline will be close of business on Jan 31, 2008 Director of Advocacy Programs: new position for national healthcare CIO association based in Ann Arbor. Will provide critical analysis of legislative and regulatory issues and develop advocacy strategies to achieve the Association's objectives. Will interface with healthcare CIOs and liaison with partner associations in D.C. to accelerate adoption of I.T. in healthcare. Requires minimum of 3-years experience in government affairs and also knowledge about healthcare I.T. Salary commensurate with experience. Bachelor's degree in government, business, political science or communications. Email resume and salary requirements to jobs@cio-chime.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Jackson Community College Foundation and Development Office - FT. Execute and manage a comprehensive planned giving program commensurate with the College's mission and priorities. Work closely with the Director of Donor Relations and the Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations to generate financial support. Assist in the planning, management and distribution of the Foundation assets in accordance with the mission of the foundation and consistent with the strategic plan of the college, and the direction of the College President, utilizing external investment management assistance. Provide active leadership and involvement in foundation decisions with the Foundation Board of Directors to achieve foundation and college goals and objectives. To apply, review the requirements and entire job posting, visit: https://jobs.jccmi.edu and complete the online application process. For computer/internet access and/or assistance in completing the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 517-796- 8460 to schedule an appointment. EOE. Make US a part ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ F A C I L I T Y y y y y y y M AINTENANCE MANAGER Responsible for the proper operation of all building related systems and equipment in the Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, engineering discipline, or construction management, three (3) years fulltime related work experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Certified Pool Operator's certification or the abili^ to obtain certification within six months of hire date, a comprehensive knowledge of Washtenaw County Health Department requirements, MiOSHA and occupational hazards, safety precautions, life and sanitation codes, local and state codes and regulations is essential, ability to use a computer and knowledge of spreadsheets, computerized maintenance management software such as FAMIS, databases, and word processing applications. See posting on website listed below for working conditions. Initial salary range is $45,848 - $50,432 dependent upon education and work related experience with numerous fringe benefits. Applications deadline is January 25, 2008. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcript to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497 Fax: 677-5415. For job postings and application materials see our web site at; www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Intern Architect IV Lord, Aeck and Sargent seeks Intern Architect IV at its offices in Ann Arbor, Ml to provide independent architectural support to professional staff through application of knowledge and experience in drafting construction documents and 3D modeling. Related Master's or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience required. Submit resume to: HR 1201 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30361 / seeker’s best friend Lead Graphic Design Artist Highly involved in the creative direction of an international marketing department at an exciting company which' maintains an in-house ad agency. Company has • been in business for 30-f years, an innovative industry leader located in Ann Arbor. Plan, direct, coordinate and create graphic visual materials for promotions, advertisements, packaging, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets such as print, websites and multimedia. One will have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks using a variety of graphic mediums. Specific Job Requirements: • Graphic layout and design of corporate promotional and marketing materials including, but not exclusive to website design, paid advertising campaigns, manuals, direct mail pieces, newsletters, brochures, point of purchase displays, multimedia presentations, etc. • Plan enhancements to encourage brand awareness. Work to ensure integrity of brand through visual documentation of all artwork produced. A great deal of creativity and latitude is expected. • Collaborate on program development and marketing plans • Creative direction and design in national trade 8 consumer publications • Responsible for off-site marketing efforts including booth build and arrangements • Responsible for preparing reports concerning productivity, changes in workflow, and other factors that effect expenditures and budget. • Develop and maintain vendor relations • Supervisor of second designer • Travel representing brand including delivery of presentations, sales strategies and more Seeking highly creative and resourceful individual with: • Excellent skills in communication and collaboration • Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member • Professional in appearance and presentation • Strong presentation skills necessary and some travel required. Knowledgeable in the following design software programs: Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Package, Macintosh Platform CS3, Flash, Dreamweaver. Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Must remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Please submit resume 8 salary requirements to: Avfuel Corporation P. 0 . Box 1387 Ann Arbor. Ml 48106 Attn: Human Resources Department ezucai@avfuel.com or fax to: 734-663-1681 Call 810-844-2000 or on-line at — THK UVING8TTW •• COMMUNITY NEWS COWMITTIB • CONNfCTED • COUriETi Find it Here! In the classifieds. University Hospitals Case Medical Center Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital A career opportunity as unique as you are Discover the variety, possibilities and rewards that come with every career at University Hospitals. You can be part of the leading edge of medicine, while helping us continue our tradition of delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care. It’s a unique, personalized approach to healthcare, and all that is missing is you. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies 6c Children’s Hospital, in Cleveland, OH, is opening a new Pediatric Emergency Department in 2009. Your leadership and clinical skills will guide its success. Staff development and process improvement experience is needed for this management opportunity. To explore this career opportunity, please visit our website for details and apply to IRC58239. To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. ; www.UHhospitals.org/jobs University H o sp itals is a n equal o p p o rtu n ity em p lo y e r com m itted to a diverse w o rk fo rce . 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Requires minimum of 2 years treatment experience w/chronically mentally ill individuals, dually diagnosed population 8r as a supervisor/manager of mental health employ- PROPERTY MGR We are looking for a property manager w/exceptional customer service & organizational skills. This large community requires someone w/ leadership qualities, self motivation, & previous property management experience. We offer an excellent salary package that includes health care b 401 (k). Send your resume & salary requirements: 2008 S. State St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 E.O.E. Mental Health Agency seeks qualified, organized and accomplished Manager to fill an innovative position in Ann Arbor serving the adult mentally ill. This position demands excellent supervisory skills and experience in mental health. On call duty required. Training, benefits and advancement. Fax resume to 734-483-9557 or call 734-483-9363. 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This position requires a Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field AND a minimum of one to three years business related experience in the areas of Homeland Security and Defense, Alternative Energy, Life Science, or Advanced Manufacturing. Annual salary $73,465. Interested candidates who meet these qualifications may respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, and copy of your official transcript(s) to the MEDC, Human Resources, 300 N. Washington Sq., Lansing, Ml 48913 or to medchr@michigan.org. Resumes must be received by January 22, 2008. SOCIAL WORKER - In Home Therapist in Livingston & Ingham Counties.MSW or related field. Prefer experience. Avail 24/7. Excellent benefits. $30,000. Send resume: Judson Center, 2810 W. Grand River, Ste 700, Howell, Ml 48843. Attn: Richetta VanSickle Social Worker/ ADVERTISING SALES - Excellent commissions. Experience required. For phone Interview. Mr. Haggerty (877) 665-6618. Free Real Estate School Great Opportunities Exist. Pre-License Education Starting Soon CBSRE School of Real Estate! For more iformation call 00-276-8318 Code 200 PRINTING PRESSROOM MANAGER Sheridan Books, Inc, award winning book manufacturer, currently has immediate need for a Pressroom Manager on 1st shift in our Chelsea, Ml location. Manage Press and Folding to Increase productivity & quality. Direct work flow b scheduling; troubleshoot & resolve print production issues; provide leadership for continuous improvement; measure quality; maintain supplies; evaluate employees; administer capital equipment expenditures. Technical knowledge of print production a must. Analytical and excellent verbal/ written skills, understanding of financial data & ability to problem solve, coach b develop employees and manufacturing supervisory experience required. Bachelor Degree preferred. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including; health, dental vision, (available after 30 days) life insurance, 401 (k), vacation and holiday pay. EOE. Qualified applicants may email/mail/fax a resume with cover letter to: jobs@sheridan books.com (Put Press in subject line), Sheridan Books, Inc, Attn: HR, 613 E. Industrial, Chelsea, Ml 48118 Fax: 734-475-6995 Supports Coordinator FT. Experienced providing case management b supports coordination services to developmentally disabled individuals. Bachelor's w/Michigan LBSW required. Valid Ml drivers license. Excellent employer paid benefits. Apply by mail: HR Dept., Monroe Community Mental Health Authority. PO Box 726, Monroe, Ml 48161 by January 22nd ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ SUPERVISOR, BUILDING SERVICES Provides first line supervision for full and part time custodians and is responsible for ensuring that campus buildings and off campus locations are maintained in a quality manner as it relates to cleanliness and sanitation. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in facilities management, business or related field, five years full time custodial work experience including a minimum of two years custodial supervisor experience b previous experience supervising in a unionized setting. Initial salary range is $42,023 - $46,225 dependent upon education and work related experience with numerous fringe benefits. Applications deadline is January 18, 2008. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcript to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work In the US. Proof of US citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497 Fax: 677-5415. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ VP/Fundraising a Development Planned Parenthood is looking for a qualified professional with proven experience in fundraising for non-profits, capable of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts. Knowledge of planned giving and strategic planning is required. Position is located In Ann Arbor and is responsible for fundraising within Southeast Michigan. Contact recruiter® ppmchoice.com or fax 734-973-0595. m iiv e .com E v « ry th in g M ic h ig a n FURNITURE SALES Tyner Furniture of Ypsllanti is looking for a self motivated, enthusiastic Sales Consultant. Large showroom with quality name brands. Full or part time position. Prior sales or design experience preferred. Closed Sundays. For immediate consideration, please call Jean at (734) 483-4500. INSIDE SALES For busy Ann Arbor Industrial filter manufacturer. Good telephone, organizational skills, and computer proficiency required. Some knowledge of hydraulic filtration and fluid power helpful. CAD knowledge a plus. E-mail resume to donkrause® flowezyfilters.com______ Market Coordinator Advanced Composites, a plastic manufacturing company, is seeking a highly creative and motivated individual for a permanent, full-time Market Coordinator position based in Ann Arbor, Ml. Responsibilities include producing part drawings on CAD based systems, such as CATIA and TOGO, answering customer questions relating to parts, mold tooling, injection machines & quality. Bachelor's Degree, 1 year work experience, and fluency in Japanese and English are also required. Advanced Composites offers a full array of benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Please send resumes to: Yuki Nirasawa, 1062 Fourth Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 or fax 937-498-4837. MORTGAGE SALES Experience not Necessary will train. Loan officers with experience we pay better than anyone. Call The Prime Financial Group 734-697-8420__________ MORTGAGE SALES We need 30 to 40 Loan officers. Experience not necessary. Call Prime Financial Today 734-544-0159 Sales Seeking Dynamic Individuals Outgoing & Competitive Personable & Enthusiastic Consistent 8 Motivated Does This Sound Like You???? If so, become a part of the Fastest growing circulation promotions company in the entire country. Our winning team of Sales/Promotion Professionals are making an average of $700-$1,000/wk Our Reps cover Special Events, Trade Shows, Retail & Grocery Store Promotions while representing the A N N A R B O R N EW S Scientific Instrument Sales Environmental company seeks ambitious, motivated sales-person with technical background to cover much of the U.S., based from our Ann Arbor headquarters. Our products measure nitrogen oxides in the power generation, refining, chemical,automotive b medical research markets. Requires about 20% travel. We have a growing market share in a big market, so lots of room for growth. Sales & technical training provided, but some experience in sales a plus. Salary -F commission +car allowance. We value diversity. ECO PHYSICS INC Tel. 734-998-1600 Fax 734-998-1180 Sales® ecophysics-us.com www.ecophysics-us.com I 1 Merchandise 1 Swimming Pool 1 Wanted 1 and Hot Tubs 2008 Expansion $14.25 base-appt Must fill many positions BY Jan. 19th! 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Public Auction January 29th, 11:00 am Secured Party Sale by Comerica Bank of the interest of Michigan Wetlands Development 8 Construction, LLC in certain Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits To be held at: 500 Woodward Avenue, 4th Floor Detroit, Ml These credits are for use in the Huron River watershed. The credits may be used to offset permitted wetland losses, subject to approval by the Michigan DEO. To be sold in bulk are 6.27 Credits consisting of: Emergent 2.93, Wet Meadow 1.52, Scrubshrub .52, Forested 1.30 A $25,000 deposit will be required at the conclusion of the bidding and successful bidder must close within one week. High bid is subject to reserve/secured party acceptance. Secured Party may credit bid. Sale is without representation or warranty. For more information call or visit website: R. J. Montgomery 8 /\ssoc., Inc. 734-459-2323 www.rjmauctlons.com We are proud to use recycled newsprint STOCKBRIDGE Moving'Sale 12950 Territorial Rd. 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S ta le , Ann Arbor 734-761-3200 www.howardcooper.com K 3 ^W € D ' 0 8 AUDI A4 *398*/ m o ' 0 8 AUDI n ROADSTER *579* ' 0 7 AUDI Q7 WAS *5 3 , 9 6 0 / m o no» ^ 4 8 , 0 7 2 ' $1000 down, 1st payment, refundable dept. 'Plus tax, title, license & dealer lees. Lease for 42 mos. 10,000 miles per year. $1000 down. 1st payment, refundable dept. 'Plus tax. title, license & dealer fees. Lease for 42 mos. 10,000 miles per year. * Plus destination L « » Lease 2 0 0 8 C A Y E N N E $699/MO. 48 MO. +$5901 due at delivery plus tax, license & dealer fees. Lease for 48 mos.10,000 miles per year. K3^yva>cooPE? QUALITY USED VEHICLES HYUNDAI TIBURONGT COUPE‘03 Dark Blue, 2 dr., V6.5 speed. 48K mi. $9,990 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE‘03 Silver. 5 speed, moon roof. A/C.65K mi., certified $11,990 HONDA CIVIC LX ‘04 Green, auto, CD, 56K mi., certified. $12,990 VW JEHA GL ‘05 Silver, auto, ABS, 65K mi., certified. $12,990 FORD MUSTANG ‘05 Auto. 41K mi., CD, alloys. $13,990 VWJEnAGL‘05 A/C. ABS, side airbags, certified, 32K mi. $14,755 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 ‘03 Auto75K, leather. $14,990 VW PASSAT GLS ‘04 Auto, Certified, 46K. $15,990 HONDA ACCORD LX ‘05 Gray, auto, ABS, 46Kmi,, certified. $15,990 HONDA ACCORD EX‘04 4dr, dk blue, auto. 42K mi., A/C, Certified, $15,990 VWJETTAPKG1‘05 Auto, moonroof, alloys. 54K, certified, $15,990 I EX ‘04 4dr, gold. V6,auto, 42Kmi., Certified, $16,990 VW NEW JETTA VALUE EDITION ‘05 Dark blue, auto, traction control, 36K mi., certified. $16,990 HONDA CR-V SE ‘05 HONDA ACCORD EX ‘05 Beige, auto, 4WD, 58K mi.. Gray, V6. ABS, power seat, certified. $18,990 46K mi., certified. $19,990 HONDA ODYSSEY LX ‘05 Gray, V6. auto, ABS, 39K mi., certified. $18,990 AUDI A6 ‘04 Gray, V6, Quattro, auto, traction control. 41K mi. $22,990 HONDA ODYSSEY EX ‘04 Gold, V6. power sliding door, 32K mi., certified.$18,990 Life- 7 M 6 h a'Dlinia 'ilm IH I I HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE 06 Black. V6, auto, 20K mi., certified. $19,990 ----------- I I I ] O im m ilim h w w tit a AUDI A4 ‘06 3.2L V6, black, auto, Quattro, 20Kmi., certified. $29,S H U G E S A L E O N A L L R E M A IN IN G <07 A C C O R D S & O D Y S S E Y S ) , J 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS! B9 Health, Fitness 1 Crossover and 1 Vehicle Sporting Goods Chrylser Pacifica '07 - Pontiac G6 '06 * V6, auto, A/C, CD, power, 50K, $9500. 734-484-9901. Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training GOLF CART Gas, club car, radio & lights. $3,000 or best. Call (734) 461-1652 Auto, CD, power, 29K, $13,4«0. 734-484-0949. Gym Set - Body Solid Professional, complete work-out gym unit, w/6 work-out stations. New $4000, asking $1500/ OBO. (734) 214-7768 Motorcycies, Mini Bikes and Service WANTED: Japanese motorcycles, 1969-82 will pay cash 8 pickup 216-691-9119 AKC Chinese Crested Puppies & Adults - Puff and hairless, $200-$300 (734) 320-1551. AKC Registered Lab Puppies - blond, 9 wks, parents on site, 1st shots $250. (517) 764-0090. AKC Tea Cup Tiny Toy Poodles, 2 black female, 1 black male, 2 red males. Vet checked, 1st shots, wormed. (517) 547-5002_________ Beagle Puppies 6 weeks old 4 males 1 female, parents good hunters. $125. (734) 498-3396 ^ L O O k l Bulldog (Eng.) - for sale, only one beautiful female left. Red brindle with white markings. (734)325-2995. Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service I FOR SALE 2 Place enclosed snowmobile trailer - 2006 10' Floe Trailer. Comes with ski guides, track mats, tongue lift, tongue lock, and spare tire. $1800.00. rtrockley@yahoo.com, (810)459-1171. Pvulomof^e CATS fill the empty spaces In your heart. Rescued Kittens B Cats need your love. Fixed/ Vetted. Sat. 1/12 8 1/26 PETCO 11-3p__________ Cavalier King Charles - Adorable, home-raised, shots, wormed, registered $600 734-740-0741 Chihuahua AKC Pups - 4 litters, 13 puppies. Shots/wormed. $400. 734-355-6405 Chihuahua Puppies for sale - 8 wks. old, registered. $300/ea. (734) 323-0248 Chihuahua Puppies, Males, most colors, $300 and up. 734-645-7853 Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Services Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Domestc Automobiles Import Automobiles Mechanical Repair and Towing Repairable Vehicles Sports Cars SUV's Trailers Trucks Truck and Car Parts Vans and Buses Vehicles Wanted I Automotive Services Engines & transmissions installed CHEAP! (734) 699-7450 Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 CUSTOM HYBRID PUPS View available pups at: www.petcitypets.com (734) 483-3474 English Springer Spaniel Puppy- AKC, 15 wks old. Shots, Male BIk 8 White. $250 734-799-2068 K , Look! Golden Retriever Puppies - Adorable, available now. Light golden to medium. Parents on site, AKC, Males $500, Females $550 734-740-0878.__________ Golden retriever Pups- Champion Bread. AKC/OFA registered $900 (734) 475-9222 ...JUST IN at MOSAIC Two Kittens found in dumpster in a taped shut box. Tabby boy, 'Bingo', is blind, needs a seeingeye person. His torti friend, 'Stephanie', has a horrible cold, but getting better. Both purr like diesels. Very codependent, inseparable. Need calm, stable home with no stairs. Also, recent arrivals: 'Ozzie', stray young adult, grey Buy AS-IS and Save! '98 Pont Montana $1995 '97 Ford Taurus '96 Plymouth Voyager '00 Dodge Stratus '00 Toyota Corolla '92 Honda Accord '01 Chrysler Sebring ALL UNDER $5000! D U N N IN G T O Y O T A d u n n in g to yo ta .com 7 3 4 -99 7-7600 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 DODGE DURANGO '99 - Tow pkg, 1 owner, excellent cond, 130K. $2995 or best. 734-564-7079 Dodge Intrepid '99- Auto, Super clean, $2500 (734)418-2290 tabby, declawed, mellow 8 friendly. 'Tawney', young adult female Dodge Neon '98 91k miles. New water pump Good Cond $2000/best 734-686-1282 torti/t^ or tabbi/tort, found in apt parking lot, SUPER Sweet, my hubbie likes her best 8 he is a very picky guy! My Favorite, little brown tabby female, Johnny Mae, thrown from car, has some brain damage, does not move normally, but darling! Adopt one of these cats for a great role model of smlhng thru adversity. 332-1621 Lhasa Apso - Reserve Valentine puppies, AKC, family raised, non shed, vet *>, shots, micro chip. $450. (517)448-8621. Maltese cross puppies - Black 8 white 8 tan, long hair, ready Jan. 18th. Cali (517) 542-3239 SHELTIESAKC-8wks, wormed/lst shots, $300, Basset Hounds - $300 cash. 517-542-3402 SHIH TZU PUPPIES - Males $300, Females $350. 6 wks old, 1st shots. No papers. Mom and Dad on site. 517-937-1626 (517)937-1626. Siberian Husky Pups 7 wks old 1st shots 8 wormed. 517-769-2096__________ St Bernard Pups- Dewclaws, 1st shots 8 worming. Parents on site. $300 517-262-5373, 734-323-6025 R e creatio ns / DODGE STRATUS '97 - 2.4L, 160K, good motor 8 trans, runs8looks good $2000/best 734-340-5116 Ford Escort '94, 2 door, many new parts, reliable, C/D, $1900/ best 734-883-8308 FORD EXPLORER '93 Auto, Runs. $800/best. Call Scott: 734-818-7252 FORD F-150 '88- Runs good, 5 spd, new clutch, 6-cyl. Good work truck. $1600. (734) 368-6541 FORD Taurus 1996 145,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, fair condition, red exterior, grey interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, alarm, radio/cassette, bucket seats, CD changer, CD, cruise control, leather, power locks, power windows, sun roof, tilt. Priced to sell ($999.99) Strumwasser@SBCgloba l.net, (734)995-1839. Mercedes Benz 300 SE '89, 140k mi, black, 4 door, good cond. $2800/best 734-662-0021 Mitsubishi Eclipse '92 - 190K mi., 5 speed, runs good, looks good. $900/080.734-260-8213 SUBARU LEGACY '97 160K, 4 door, auto, AWD, ABS, great A/C 8 Heat, cruise, power locks 8 windows, $3,000/best 717-9935. $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 ATV's and Quad Racers Aviation Bicycles, Repairs and Service Boat Docks and Slips Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles Sailboats Skis, Skates and Accessories Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service Bicycles, Repairs and Service In search of a graphic artist? student Bike Shop, 336 Maynard St., Ann Arbor 734-327-6949 Look no further than the employment section of The Livingston Community News Classifieds. Call 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads Domestic Automobiles Pontiac GrandAm '04 - 67K, new tires, loaded, exc., $8495. (734) 665-3489 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Superior Cadillac Livingston County's ONLY Certified Used Cadillac Dealer! Superiorcadillacgmc.com Or call today at (800) 472-1627 Import Automobiles FORD ESCAPE 2001 105,000. Running boards, tow pkg, power seats 8 windows. Excellent cond. $6200 or best. cpatters007@comcast.n et, (734)997-0533. Ford Explorer XLT '04 - 4x4, auto, CD, power 50K $9500 734-484-9901. A U D I A 6 '9 9 AWD, exc. cond. 102K mi., $7900. 734-717-7878 FORD CROWN VIC '06- Leather, loaded, 29K. $11,800. 734-320-2514 Ford Escort 2X2 '02 - Auto, A/C, new brakes, $4500. 734-476-1476 Ford Escort SE '99 - Auto, only 73K, well kept, $4900. 734-260-1987. Ford Escort '02 ZX2, sunroof, 79K mi, $4700. (734) 996-2002 Ford Fusion '06 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 50K, $9200. 734-320-2514. FORD Mustang 02 $10,500. 36K mi. fully loaded, excellent condition! (248)207-4439. Camry Toyota Certified Sale "06 Hybrid Highlander '07 Tundra Dcab 4x4 '08 FJ Cruiser 4x4 '05 Sienna LTD '07 Camry SE 5 speed '07 Yaris Sedan '08 Camry Hybrid '03 Rav4 '03 Matrix '05 Camry LE V6 Many more to choose Rates as low as 4.9% on select models DUNNING TOYOTA d u n n in g to yo ta .com 734 -9 9 7 -7 6 0 0 Honda Accord EX '04 - V6, leather, roof, 29K, $15,400. 734-330-4327. Jeep Cherokee '04 - 4x4, leather, loaded, 50K, $10,900. 734-484-0949. Landrover Discovery '00 Leather, 2 sun roof, low mi., fully loaded, $5,900. (734) 320-3734 Trucks Ford Taurus SEL '06 Silver 25K, ABS, $10,600. 734-320-2752 Jaguar S Type '04 Silver, black leather, 30K, warr. $18,900. 734-260-1987 DODGE DURANGO'00 72k miles, auto, excellent cond, PATRIOT BLUE exterior, GREY interior. Air, CD, cruise control, leather, all power, tow package, $8,000. LOW MILES! ALL NEW TIRES. MUST SELL iindajunia@comcast.net, (248)207-1433._________ DODGE RAM 1500 1996 Green, ext. cab, 5.9 liter. Hard top w/windows, V8 Magnum, CD, $600 set of new tires. Good body. Needs water pump but still drives great. Just over 136,200 miles. $3,900 OBO. Sold AS IS. (734) 550-6797._________ Ford F-150 '95, 4x4, extended cab, w/cap, 158k miles, $2000 734-669-8579 Ford F-150 XLT '04-4x4, ext., auto, A/C, CD, 50K, $9,700. 734-320-2514. FORD Range Super CAB XLT 2001 4WD, 4L, Loaded, Low Mileage, Like New, Private, $8,900 (734)954-0491. Olds Intrigue '00 - ABS, new brakes/tires $3900 Excellent! 734-476-1476 at S E S I Sale Prices on Q u a lity Cars, Trucks & 'Vans- All backed By our 6 0 y e o r Reputation 1 '02 FORD TAURUS Dark grey, one owner, all power, priced to move........ $6,495 '00 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, 3 dr hatchback, dark blue, beauty. Only ... $6,850 '02 MERCURY SABLE Platinum edition, safety inspected i ready for the snow. $6,650 '01 FORD RANGER EDGE 3.0L V6, auto, all power, just 50K miles...$7,995 '04 SATURN ION Rail forest green, gas miser ^ial. 4 dr.. 4 cyl.. auto, al power.. y8,995 '03 LINCOLN LS Sunlight silver, black leather, heated seats, chrome wheels, CD, etc,..$10,900 Silver with black leather. Limited Edkion, Top to match $11,960 '05 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM Chrome wheels, sunroof, leather. CD, 26K miles...$11,900 '05 FORD TAURUS Auto, air, black beauty $11,900 '06 FOCUS ZX5 Black beauty, auto, air, 5 doors, 29K mi.................$12,900 '04FORDFREESTARLTD 1 owner, loaded w/options, ready for the road... $13,500 '05 MAZDA3 5 DOOR HATCHBACK Auto, A/C, All power. $13,900 '04 MAZDA e 3000 EXT CAB PickUp39K, black, auto.,.. Was$13,995, NOW. $12,995 '07 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Travel ready!..........$15,961 '06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Tundra with tan leather, moon, CD, custom top, 25K mi., $16,500 06 MAZDA OS MODEL Auto; A/C, 6 cyl., clean as a pin, low miles............. $16,900 '07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded, 1 owner, leather & all the options, save thousands............. $16,900 '06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER 1 owner, V8, all power, mineral grey........................$17,900 '06 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 1 owner beauty, green ext., gray cloth int„ 6 disc CD, all power...$17,995 '05FORDF150STX Auto, 4x4, x-cab, V8, 26K mi........................ $18,900 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon, CD, etc...................$19,990 '06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, 7 s,CD,AWO,|ust10Kmi . Was $20,900. NOW $19,900 '06 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Tan w'rth tan leather, loaded with all the options.. $21,500 DEMO SALE! OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tues., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sal. 9 - 3 SESI Uncoln-Mercury Mazda Ypsilanti (734) 482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 12-10 minutes from A2. 23985S3-01 Subaru Legacy LSI Wagon '96 -New tires & brakes, good condition, $4250. (734) 323-3516 Vans and Buses Toyota Camry '99 - V6, A/C, CD, only 63K mi., $7000. (734) 476-1724 Toyota Camry '99 - V6, A/C, CD, only 63K ml., $7000. (734) 476-1724 Toyota Camry SE '07 - Loaded, sunroof, 20K, $18,900. 734-320-2752. VOLVO S60 2.5T, AWD '0 4 ,68K, Excellent Cond, Loaded $15,500 (734)483-8005. VOLVO S60 '04- Silver, leather, 30K mi, warranty $15,800. 734-330-4327. Volvo S60T '04 - Auto, AWD, sun roof, leather, 65K mi., sea green, $17,900. (734) 426-4497 Sports Cars CHEVY CAMARO '94 Z28 94,000mi. RUN'S GREAT, LOOKS GREAT Z28 $3900 (734)846-2364 SUVs CHRYSLER Town 6 Country '07,4,358 miles, 5 door, auto, excellent cond. Brilliant silver ■ exterior,A4GJ45R47B163 558, $15,500. Moving sale 734-975-6985. hhongbin@umlch.edu,. ■ Chrysler Town & Country '07 - Power doors, 80K, $12,200. 734-484-9901. ■ FORD E150'0 2 -High rise, wheelchair lift. $6K. Also E250. 734-260-6773 Ford Winstar 1999 105,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, black&gold exterior, tan leather interior, 6 cylinders; 2WD, 2FMZA534343XBC42060 ABS, Air, alloy wheels, radio/cassette, bucket seats, CD, cruise control, custom wheels, leather, power locks, power seats, power windows, tilt, tow package, $4,900. Really enjoyed this great family car. Needs good home 734 662-1999. MVTUIG@aol.com, Honda Odyssey '01- Clean, well maintained, 75K, $9500. (734) 449-8312 CHEVY ENVOY XL '0 3 -7 passenger, loaded, 40K, _______ ___^ silver, leather, moonroof. good shape, $2500/060. $15,500. (734) 741-0011 (734) 973I245I Pontiac Van: Transport Montana '97 - Red, CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 24500 miles, must see, $12499.00. (734)676-7079. Vehicles Wanted Manual ^ 0 8 C I V I C 2 D R L X LEASE SU'' $0 0 0 0 * WAS M 7,395 Stl(.#80146 FG1168EW DUE$2,640 ' 0 8 A C C O R D ’ 2 8 0 3 8 - Automatic DEMO Stk.# 85015 CP3688KNW WAS *30,695 DUE $2,496 Manual lEASE ' 0 8 F I T BASE $ 1 4 2 1 2 * * lease $33299* stk.# 85058 GD3748EW WAS *14,585 DUE $2,499 154'00* '07ODYSSEYLxfei|j|T ..... BUV Stk.# 70982 WAS *35.530 RL3877KW DUE $2,668 STOP BY FOR PRICING!! ' 0 8 R ID G E L IN E RTX 4X4 8UV $ 2 7 0 7 3 ' DEMO VVAS *9 0 1 '35 Sk.# 80004 lO O YK1638EW due $2,496 lease $276'00* *Civic 24 mos. term. 12K per year, Fit lease 36 mos. 12K per year, requires dispostion fee. Ridgeline, Accord(demo), 36 mos. 12K per year. All DUES + tax, title, license, destination fee. with approved credit. Prices valid through 1/31/08. 810-494-6100 • 8294 W. Grand River - at 1-96 • Exit 145 w w w . b r i g h t o n h o n d a . c o m Open Saturdays 10am - 3pm 2401506-02 FORD Bronco '96 $2000. Black, Eddie Bauer, 5.8L, tow, some rust, 4WD works!. (810)299-2921. FORD ESCAPE 02 103000 miles, 4 door, automatic, excellent condition, SILv ER exterior, GREY interior, 6 cylinders, 4WD, ABS, Air, alloy wheels, bucket seats, CD changer, CD, cruise control, leather, moonroof, power locks, power seats, power windows, sun roof, tow package, $7400.00. ONE OWNER, NO KIDS, NO PETS NON SMOKER, VERY CLEAN DLGAVIG@YAHOO.COM , (586)291-1366. AACHEN AUTO Cash paid up to $15,000. Buying running, repairable, wrecked or junk vehicles. Free towing. www.aachenauto.com 663-4388 484-0508 Advance H & W Towing - Top $ Paid for junk cars. Free towing. 7 days, 7am-8pm. 734-223-5581 ALWAYS BUYING JUNK CARS cash Paid Open 7 Days DK Towing734-368-5088 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS P l a c e v o u r — THE LIVINGSTON = r i n v w Y V i i i a d N O W ! C O M M U N I T Y n M l Y V w W i To sell your used items quickly with The Livingston Community News JNLWN 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Classifieds, call (810) 844-2000. 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'............. $ 15,990 ‘05 VW NEW JETTA VALUE- Blue, 36K, certified, traction control, ABS.......................$16,990 ' l o o k i n a THE BARKING LOT L u u n i n y 2 3 1 E.Grand R iv e r* Howell HAIRY (517)-545-7387 Our grooming staff is safety certified ' because your pets are their TOP PRIORITY! ^ f 14 C C # J r • con^ietitors coupons within 10 miles up lo $5.) Expift.'$2/15/08 CLIP THIS AD FOR $10 OFF YOUR FIRST GROOM B I O I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 S H O P O N L I N E @ W W W . K R U G F O R D L M . C O M A L L P A YM E N T S IN C LUD E A C Q U IS IT IO N FE E & D E S T IN A T IO N ! J Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 18, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-01-18 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4463">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 18, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Doctor's recycling is a concern E f f o r t t o h e l p p o o r p a t i e n t s i n v o l v e s g i v i n g o u t l e f t o v e r p r e s c r i p t i o n d r u g s FILE; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dr. Louis Pat May calls himself a missionary, bringing together those who need help and those with items they no longer want or need. State law suggests part of his program is illegal. BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Dr. Louis Pat May, an 85- year-old Howell physician known for his humanitarian efforts, has initiated a “charity medical exchange” that state regulators say appears to be illegal. While there’s nothing wrong with recycling crutches, wheelchairs and oxygen tanks. May also has asked patients to bring in unused prescription drugs so he can offer them at little or no cost to patients who need them. “It’s not legal,” said Mike Wissel, pharmacy supervisor with the Health Regulatory Division of the state Department of Community Health. “Bulk or loose medications in pharmacy or stock containers cannot be redispensed under any circumstances.” Wissel, a pharmacist, said physicians are allowed to dispense prescription medicine that is packaged as samples from pharmaceutical companies, but the “whole thing about a doctor accepting prescriptions and recycling them ... I’m a little concerned.” Wissel said May’s actions could be in violation of at least two state regulations: Board of Pharmacy Rule (3338.472(1)) which “prohibits prescription drugs from being returned or exchanged for resale once they leave the control of a pharmacist.” A statute in the PubUc Health Code (MCLA 333.17766(f)) also “prohibits a prescription drug from being sold or given away that has left the control of a pharmacist.” He questions the way these second-hand medicines have been stored, if they have expired and what t y ^ of oversight exists regarding not only the medicines themselves, but the patients receiving them. “It may be a noble cause, but our job here is to protect the public,” he said. May, who said he doesn’t think he’s doing “anything illegal,” argued that the program makes sense for people unable to afford items they need to improve their quality of life. “A lot of people don’t have $100,” he said, noting the typical price of a doctor’s visit. “and prescriptions can cost hundreds of dollars.” His uninsured patients can be seen for $50, receive prescription medication for $20, and have free access to used ojygen tanks, walkers and more. Fees are also negotiable for his neediest patients. Some of the medicines are donated by or purchased through him from pharmaceutical companies while others are donated by the public, repackaged and redistributed. “Before they (pills) are given out, I check them,” said May, equating the practice of dispensing prescribed medication to doctoring “in the old days.” Using a pharmaceutical desk reference, he checks the pills against ones pictured in the reference book. Included in his stock are pills designed to help patients with high blood pressure, heartburn, nerve damage, depression, cancer and infection. “You can be your own diagnostician, but you can’t get your own meds,” said May. ‘You need an appointment, exam, lab tests ... all that delays treatment.” May considers himself a missionary who brings together people who need help and people with items they no longer want or need, but don’t want to throw away. Expiration dates don’t concern him, he said, explaining that a drug’s effectiveness doesn’t disappear over- S E E MAY,A4 Getting some winter exercise JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Mel Sanch shovels the sidewalk in front o f his Washington Street home in Brighton earlier this week. Sanch has a snowblower but when the snow is light, he said he "enjoys the exercise" of shoveling. A couple of inches fell on the area Tuesday, but the bright afternoon sunshine aided in the cleanup of area sidewalks and streets.The forecast calls for a chance of snow through the weekend. P i n c k n e y m a y d o s e a s c h o o l t o s h r i n k $ 1 . 9 m i l l i o n d e f i c i t BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News For the most part, the budget cuts made by Pinckney Community Schools the last four to five years haven’t been felt personally by students. That’s about to change. Faced with an impending $1.9 million deficit next year, the district’s Board of Education is looking at cuts that could include privatizing custodians, changing busing schedules and closing one pool and closing a school - either Hamburg Elementary or Navigator. “The fact is, we don’t want to do any of this, but we’re being forced to,” said Superintendent Dan DanoslQF. “Even making all these cuts, w e’re still about $100,000 short. We’re running out of bottom line.” Pinckney schools have lost about 330 students in the last four years due in part to the state’s floundering economy, said school board President Anne Colone. A drop of another 100 students is being anticipated by officials for 2008-09. Per-student state funding is the only real revenue source schools have had W h a t d o y o u t h i n k ? Share your opinion about Pinckney Community Schools budget options at our online version of The Livingston _ Community News: mlive.com/livingston communitynews nVive .com since Proposal A was passed by voters in 1994. It shifted the basis of school finance from local property taxes to state sales taxes and guaranteed all districts a minimum payment. The problem there, officials said, is that the economy also has prevented these per-student payments from keeping up with inflation, and the funding gap between richer and poorer districts isn’t getting any smaller. Pinckney is one of the lowest funded SEE SCHOOLS, A4 Job-skills test pilot would lead to national certification 2.000 local students are among 12,000 taking part BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News A job-skills test being piloted with high school seniors now could help Michigan’s economy in the future. Approximately 2,000 students from Livingston County’s five traditional public school districts are part of 12.000 from a 13-county region who are taking this test in hopes of earning a National Career R eadiness Certificate. “Companies looking at Livingston County are always asking me, ‘What do you have that demonstrates you have a quality workforce that’s ready to go to work?”’ said Fred Dillingham, executive director of the Livingston County Economic Development Council. “This certification would be proof we are ready to meet the needs of a global economy.” The test evaluates how effective people are in locating information, such as understanding graphs and equipment manuals and following work instructions. It’s one in a series of three tests needed for certification. The other two tests, which covered reading and math, were taken by students last year as part of the mandated Michigan Merit Exam. Pinckney Community High School seniors already have begun taking the test, which is administered by ACT. The other county schools will complete it by spring, said Tim Jackson, director of career and technical education for the Livingston Educa- SEE CAREER, A4 INDEX C a le n d a r A7 Letters A2 L iv in g s to n Life A5-8 Retail R e p o rt A3 Rick Fitzge ra ld 's c o lum n AS S c ra p b o o k A6 S p o r t s B1-2 V o lu n te e r s AS To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. INSIDE New at the DDA Business-owner Nathan Voght picked to head Howell DDA. A2 Playing games Downtown Brighton has a new store aimed at young gamers. A3 Cross-cultural help Fbwlerville school community rallies around young Chinese students. AS Lots of options Howell school board examines high school building configurations. A4 On the run Livingston County is home to a growing number of running events. B1 Got your skinny? Lori Wengle finds a healthy way of life and now she wants to help others find theirs. AS A healthful approach Our annual special section is chock full of information on how to focus on a healthy lifestyle. Inside ■ _________ f i A 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 1 S i t e o f t r a g e d y r e m a i n s Neighbors ask for resolution BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News It’s hard for residents in Hamburg Township’s usually quiet Arrowhead Subdivision to put last year’s apparent murder- suicide of two residents behind them. The burned home of John and Nancy Lowenbergh, in which township police discovered the couple’s bodies last February, still stands with windows boarded up, cars parked in the driveway, no-trespassing signs tacked on the siding and a bacl^ard littered with debris that includes bedsprings, linens, broken glass and forgotten Christmas decorations. “Please, please, please help us get this mess cleaned up,” Jan Richards, who lives next door with husband, Tim, and three young children, begged on behalf of several neighbors at Ttiesday’s township board meeting. “Please be our advocate. It’s been a year.” The board explained its limits in battling what it calls a neighborhood dispute over private property, but then voted to forward a letter from residents voicing their concerns and willingness to help to attorneys representing the Lowenberghs’ daughter, Carla Harwood of Willis, who was left with the estate. It wiU be accompanied by another letter from township attorney John Drury voicing trustees’ concerns about safety JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A burned-out house and lawn littered with debris remain in the Arrowhead Subdivision in Hamburg Township nearly a year after the house fire and death of residents John and Nancy Lowenbergh. Neighbors remain concerned that nothing has been done to the property. and ongoing blight. “The township has no direct authority to go on private property and take action without the consent of the owner or a court order,” Drury said. “The township can file suit, but in these situations neighbors have a far stronger hand to play in court than the township.” As a general law township, Hamburg does not have its own court to enforce ordinances and must get permission from the county’s circuit court to do so, said IVustee Pat Hohl. The township also cannot, by law, clean up a blighted site and put a tax lien on the property to pay for it like a city can, said Supervisor Cincfy Pine. The neighbors are not unsympathetic to Harwood’s situation. Some, Richards said, kept the home’s lawn mowed all summer and others already have picked up enough debris from the front lawn to fill eight construction-size garbage bags. They were “kicked in the teeth,” Richards said, by a letter from Harwood’s attorney, J. David Kerr of Mount Pleasant, that implied they were more concerned with an inanimate object - the house - than the person most affected by the murder-suicide. “We realize the Lowenberghs’ daughter has suffered a terrible loss and we have no intent to add to that pain,” Richards said. “But we face a stark reminder of this event eveiy day ourselves.” Correspondence from Kerr to the neighbors also said the estate is taking the Lowenberghs’ insurance company to court because of its unwillingness to pay any more than what was still owed on the home’s mortgage. Harwood and her husband, Kerr’s letter said, do not have the money to demolish the home or rebuild it. Nancy Lowenbergh, 62, was a nurse with the University of Michigan, and her husband John, 65, a psychiatrist. Police said she died of a single gunshot wound to the head and ruled her death a homicide. John Lowenbergh also had a gunshot wound to the head, but the final autopsy lists cause of death as smoke inhalation because the bullet did not kill him. His death was ruled a suicide, police said. The Lowenberghs, who were married for 35 years, were found lying side by side in bed Feb. 26,2007. Police closed their investigation of the incident last April. V o g h t is n a m e d DDA d ir e c to r in H o w e ll Local business owner, professional planner a'great fit,' says DDA president BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Nathan Voght is well known to those actively involved in downtown Howell. That’s one of the reasons he was chosen from a pool of 40 candidates as the new director of the Howell downtown Development Authority. He assume his new position at the end of February. The 35-year old downtown business and property owner, former DDA design committee chairman and city re sident is passionate about the revitalization of downtown Howell. Couple that commitment to the city with his background and knowledge of urban planning, and you have a “great fit,” according to Charlotte Swann, DDA president. “Nathan is wonderful, and he is very well liked by the members of the DDA and by the downtown merchants,” said Swann. She said that the fact that Voght and his wife, Lorna Brennan, own the Uptown Coffeehouse in the heart of downtown Howell at the corner of Michigan and Grand River avenues will only add to the excitement he brings to the job. Howell City Manager Shea Charles agrees. “(His coffeehouse) gives him a unique perspective to see things from both sides of the table.” Voght, who will earn $55,000-$61,000, calls the lo cal DDA director’s position his “dream job.” He is already identifying top priorities including the promotion of the city attributes to busin e s s e s looking for places to move. “My biggest challenge in this economy is to continue to put Howell out there as the place to be. We need to show people we’re a great place to live and a great place to do business,” he said. The position will be fully funded by the DDA, and was created following the departure of Amy Connolly, who acted as Howell’s community development director and DDA director; that position was split and funded equally between the DDA and city of Howell. Voght will leave his municipal planning job with the city of Ypsilanti to accept this new position. Laurie Humphrey can be reached atlhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. L E T T E R S Clean, local farms best food sources I’d like to respond to the letter titled “Consider the benefits of vegetarianism” from Jan. 11. While the author brings up excellent points regarding our health and the health of the environment, the solutions given are not only false, but dangerously so. The author recaps dismal news about outbreaks of E. coli, salmonella, and Campylobacter. Cancer of various digestive organs as well as ovarian and breast cancer is rampant, not to mention the other health crises of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. People are rightly disturbed by the horrible treatment of cows and chickens in disgusting feedlots and cramped poultry barns where they are stressed, medicated, and inappropriately fed. Our food system is clearly in a bleak state and our health is deteriorating as a result. What, then, is the solution? To head to the grocery store and buy processed, frozen, packaged, chemical-laden, mass-produced veggie burgers and soy dogs, microwave meals, soy cheese and soy milk? No. The solution is our vibrant local foodshed. Productive, clean small farms practicing organic and biodynamic farming methods that result in healthy, nutrient-dense foods. Our local small farms are run by conscientious folks who understand the vital importance of building up the soil to grow healthy food and raising animals with care and respect. By sourcing as much of our food as possrile locally from healthy, natun 1 farms, we reduce the strain on the environment from chei. 'icals in the soil and fuel use1 to transport the food around he world. Pure, nutrient-den'e food supplies our bodies with the nutrients they need to be healthy and fight disease. Finding locally grown, nutrient-dense food seems daunting at first because we have become so disconnected from farms and the people who grow our food, but with a little research you will find excellent meat, eggs, milk and cheese, vegetables of all kinds, and many other foods right here within our county and surrounding counties. Let’s make a resolution to incorporate more healthy, locally produced food into our diets this year. Jessica Feeman, Brighton Justice for animals part of King legacy This week, we marked the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Democratic presidential candidates are using the occasion to debate his role in this country’s landmark civil rights legislation. I find it more interesting to ponder whether his ideals extended beyond African-Americans to all victims of oppression and injustice, including animals. Dr. King’s wife, Coretta, and son, Dexter, became v egans, rejecting all products of animal suffering, including meat, dairy, eggs, leather and fur. Their opposition to violence extended to the violence perpetrated against billions of innocent, sentient animals in America’s factory farms and slaughterhouses. Their passion for justice extended to the most oppressed living beings on the planet - animals bred, abused and killed for food. In his letter from a Birmingham jail, Martin Luther King Jr. cautioned that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. ” This message truly resonated with this family. I hope that it will do likewise with Dr. King’s many other admirers. Daniel Burns, Brighton Write us Send correspondence to; Letters, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, 48116. Fax to (810) 844-2040. E-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. IN BRIEF Fowlerville Students diverted after bomb threat Students at Fowlerville’s Smith Elementary School were ushered by their teachers directly to Kreeger Elementary Tliesday morning when a bomb threat closed the building at 7:30 a.m. Because buses already had had started their runs when the threat w as phoned in. Superintendent Ed Alverson decided to allow the students to be brought to the school. “I thought it would be safer to pick the students up, rather than risk stranding them at bus stops in the cold,” Alverson said. “The best thing to do is stay with the system.” Parents who drove their children to school were given a printed statement about the situation and given the option to leave the students or return home with them. When Striker the bombsniffing dog from the Michigan State Police barracks in Brighton gave the all clear at 10:30 a.m., students walked back to Smith and were in their classrooms by 11 a.m., according to Smith Principal Jim Kitchen. German firm given tax abatement The Fowlerville Village Council unanimously approved a 12-year, 50-percent tax abatement to MS Automotive, LLC, owned by Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen GMBH. The German-owned, diesel- parts manufacturer plans to build a $14.2-million, 80,000- square-foot manufacturing plant on Garden Lane in Fowlerville’s industrial development district and anticipates creating 50 new jobs within two years of its projected completion in 2010. The vote had been postponed Jan. 7 because of an error in the investment amounts in the previous application. The new application indicates MS Automotive will invest $7.6 million in the building and $6.6 million in machinery and equipment for the new facility. The company also was granted a $883,000 state-tax credit by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority. MS Automotive will be built nearby, but not adjoining, MS Plastic Welders, also owned by Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen. MS Plastic Welders opened a 33,000-square-foot facility to manufacture ultrasonic welding machinery in February 2006. “You’ve really made us feel welcome,” Mark Pucel, the company’s president, told the council. “We’re proud to be part of this community and look forward to a long and successful relationship. Thank you.” Council President Wayne Copeland commented on the fact that Fowlerville had been competing with Nashville, Tenn., for the project. “We don’t sing quite as well here, but we’ll can y the tune a lot longer.” Fundraiser iati. 31 for 2 defibrillators Kreeger Elementary and Smith Elementary schools’ staff will vie for hoop supremacy at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Fowlerville Junior High School, 7677 Sharpe Road. Physical education teacher Dean Kramer organized the basketball game to raise $4,000 to buy defibrillators for both school buildings. “This is a project that could potentially save lives in our community,” Kramer said. “Our schools are used at aU hours by a variety of community groups and having and AED (defibrillator) on hand could potentially save the life of anyone who uses our buildings.” Some members of the Fowlerville police and fire departments will also participate in the game. The event will include a bake sale, raffle and free-throw shooting contest. Tickets are $2 for Fowlerville students in grades K-12 and $3 for adults. Howell Fire department gets vehicle grants The Howell Area Fire Authority has received $1,500 from Howell Township’s Tanger Outlet Center and $1,300 from the state Department of Natural Resources for the purchase of a John Deere (iator, which will be used for off-road grass and wildland fires. It will be equipped with a stretcher to move patients from hard-to-reach areas. Last Chance hosts adoption event Last Chance Rescue will have a hound adoption event Sunday at the Howell-area TVactor Supply Co. store, 4601 E. Grand River Ave. from noon-4 p.m. with the goal of finding new homes for as many beagles as possible. There will be snacks and door prizes. Details; 517-861-9086. Pinckney Historical calendar to benefit library The Friends of the Pinckney Community Public Library are offering the second annual historical calendar, featuring Pinckney people and places fix)m 1900 to 1980. Twenty-eight local busines’ses have sponsored pages. Calendars are $10 and available at the library, 350 Mower Road; Ed Bocks Feed and Such; Salon on Main; Carousel Flowers and Gifts; Kochan Komers Market; and Jennifer’s Quilts. Proceeds fi^m calendar sales benefit library programs. 'To donate photos for future calendars or for more information, call 734-878-3888. 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The store specializes in “Magic - the Gathering,” a collectible card game played around the world. They sell card se ts as well as singles, booster packs and collectible foil cards. Warhammer, a table battle game using miniature armies, also is offered. Tournaments are scheduled weekly (visit www.meleegaming. com for details). It costs $5 per person to play with winners earning store credit or packs of cards. Co-owner Kacey Keel said the staff is available anytime to teach the games. The store is designed as a place for non-gamers to visit. “There’s not a place like this around,” said Keel, who lives in Fowlerville. “I want this to be a safe place for kids to come, for them to be able to hang out and talk with their friends.” Card prices can begin at about $3.50 with starter card packs priced at $10.99. The store is located just east of Great Harvest Bread, in the former Java Roaster’s store site. ■ Melee Gaming, 408 W Jesse Start, 17, plays a round of the card game "Magic - The Gathering" with Jacob Stone, 17 at Melee Gaming in downtown Brighton. Main St., Brighton Hours: Tiiesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m.-ll p.m., Sundays noon-6 p.m. Details: 810-229-3300 or www.meleegaming.com. Body Pilates studio opens in Brighton Marion Township resident Bree Borkowski has opened a new P ilates studio in downtown Brighton. Body Pilates will have a variety of c la sses from traditional c la sses to Yogalates (which combines yoga and Pilates). She’s also planning classes that would do power walking around the city as well as salsa-inspired Zumba dance classes. Borkowski started teaching Pilates in 2001 and also teaches through the Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital System. She also taught recently through the Howell Community Education program. She picked downtown Brighton “because I love the community. It’s just a great place to be.” Her first round of classes are under way: Monday- Wednesday-Friday at 6 a.m. is beginning Pilates; and at 7 p.m. is Yogalates. Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. is a beginning Pilates class and at 7 p.m. an intermediate class. Tuesday evenings, she also offers a beginning class at 7 p.m. Personal training also is available on Pilates equipment on site. ■ Body Pilates, 425 W Main S t, Suite 102 (entrance at rear o f building off of city parking lot) Hours: Vary by class. Details: 517-230-2893, owner is Bree Borkowski. CVS grand opening in Oceola Township The newest CVS drug store in Livingston County is now open and is offering special sales through Saturday. Located at the southwest corner of Latson Road and M-59/Highland Road, the store is the first commercial building for the busy corner, which has been dubbed Oceola Township’s village center area. Just across the street on the southeast corner is planned the Oceola Village Centre, a 100-acre development proposed to be constructed over seven years Kacey Keel of Melee Gaming in downtown Brighton. The new store offers card and table games and tournaments as well as free Nintendo Wii video gaming on site. Here, Keel shows the board game "Warhammer 40K." JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS and include a gas station, up to four restaurants, two banks, a grocery store, five retailers and four housing developments. ■ CVS drug store, 3960 E. Highland Road, Oceola Township. Hours: Sunday-Saturday from 7 a.m.-lOp.m. with pharmacy hours Monday- Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 10 p. m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details: 517-545-7525; or www.cvs.com. Sale, a rt showing at Mixed Elements Downtown business owners Bev and Bill Barton have sold their property and will close their unique art gallery and store Mixed Elements at 128 W. North St. effective March 1, she said this week. Progressive sales of art pieces are under way. Also on display through the end of February is work by Brighton art students including pottery, jewelry and paintings. Bev Barton encourages visitors to stop by. “Some of their work is amazing,” she said. ■ Mixed Elements, 128 W. North S t, Brighton. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. through February. Details: 810-227-3300. Casey Hans can be reached atchans@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2005. Send any retaii shopping items to her at: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Mi 48116 or e-maii her at the address above. C o r r ig a n t o le a d c h a m b e r b o a r d Brighton Township resident is first woman to serve in post B r ig h to n Area Chamber o f Commerce h o n o rs Bob H e rb s t Brandon Peabody wins President's Choice Award BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Genoa Township resident Bob Herbst has benefited the Brighton area community in a variety of ways. For all of his work, Herbst was presented with the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Service Award for 2008 at the chamber’s annual award luncheon last w e ek . He received not one, but three standing ovations. “I was very surprised,” Herbst said. “I had no idea I’d be getting the award.” Herbst, 67, the son of a Genoa Township farmer, is one of the few people who can actually say they were born in Brighton (the former Melius Hospital still stands on East Grand River Avenue). “I feel very fortunate for all the community has given me,” he said. “I’ve given back, but the community’s given me much more than I’ve given it.” Herbst has a voluminous record of service to his community: He helped found the Livingston Community PHOTOS: RICK FITZGERALD.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Pharmacist Bob Herbst, left, was honored Jan. 17 with the Executive Director's Distinguished Service Award from the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. He is president of the Brighton Downtown Deveiopment Authority board and was honored for his community involvement. Brandon Peabody, right, also was honored by the chamber with the President's Choice Award. He is empioyed by Smith Peabody Stiies Insurance in Brighton and has been instrumentai in the success of several key chamber events. Foundation, on whose board he still serves; is a founding member of the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts and sits on its board of directors; was a founding member of the Brighton Area Schools Educational Foundation, and is the chairman of the Brighton Downtown Development Authority, a position he has filled for the last 15 years. Herbst started his business career, when he was only 15, as a soda jerk, working at Uber’s Drug Store. He later became a pharmacist and bought the business in 1971 when the former owner retired. Twenty-five years later, Herbst sold the business to Arbor Drugs, and the building later b ecame a CVS Pharmacy, where Herbst continues to work 30 hours a week. Brandon Peabody, the winner of the President’s Choice Award given by the chamber, is employed by the Smith Peabody Stiles Insurance Agency in Brighton. “I’m honored, (because) the chamber is a phenomenal chamber and does a lot of exciting things,” Peabody said, after receiving the award. Last year. Smith, Peabody Stiles was the recipient of the chamber’s family-friendly award (The winner this year, announced at the chamber luncheon, was The Michigan Group). As a member of the Brighton chamber’s board of directors, Peabody has been a big factor in the success of several chamber events and spin-offs, including the Axis program for young entrepreneurs. Smokin’ Jazz and Blues Festival and the Big Moola Ball. “We have always believed you have to be involved with the community,” he said. Tom Toien can be reached at ttolen@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. 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As the new president, Corrigan succeeds Reed Kittredge of WHMI radio. F or the first time since the chamber was incorporated in 1972, it now has a woman in both the positions of president and executive director. “It makes me proud, and it makes me happy we have Bonnie Corrigan as president,” executive director Pam McConeghy said. “She is well-known and works well with everyone in the community.” While Corrigan is the first female president, McConeghy was preceded in her position by another woman, Joyce Rogers, now executive director emeritus. “I think the chamber does a lot of good things,” said Corrigan, who was board vice president last year. Announcement of the selection was made at the annual chamber awards limcheon last week. When asked her position in business, Corrigan referred to herself as “household executive” at the home she shares with husband Bemie Corrigan, “meaning I take care of the house,” she said. “I was shocked when they asked me if I would be willing to be president this year,” Bonnie Corrigan said. The Corrigans, along with sons Mike and Tim, are all owners of Corrigan Oil Co. of Brighton. In addition to raising a family, Bonnie Corrigan has held a variety of jobs over the years. She formerly handled the billing for commercial accounts at Corrigan and did bookkeeping at a local physical therapy business. Never missing an opportu- RICK FITZGERALD, THE LIVINGSTONCOMMUNITY NEWS Bonnie Corrigan is the 2008 president of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. nily to dispense humor, Corrigan told the audience that her elevation to the presidency put her one-up on Hillary Clinton, one of the Democratic presidential candidates. “Hillary is still trying, and I already made it,” she joked. “(Corrigan) will do a great job,” said former B r itto n Township supervisor John Rogers, who is married to Joyce Rogers. The couple is close friends of the Corrigans. Corrigan cited the Big Moola Ball coming up March 1 at Crystal Gardens as one example of the many events the chamber is planning for the upcoming year. In previous years the event was in Livonia or Novi, which had larger facilities. “We’re very happy it’s here at Crystal Gardens,” she said. Corrigan said she and the chamber are going to be veiy busy during 2008. “We have a lot of fundr^ers we’re going to work on,” she said. “Brighton is pretty supportive of these functions, and it’s a great place to Uve.” Tom Toien can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2009. N o t ic e Livingston Community Water Authority (LCWA) 10001 Silver Lake Road Brighton, MI. 48116 By Authority Board motion December 5, 2007, the following commodity rate for water that will be charged for 2008 will be: Commodity rate $3.90 per 1000 gallons Submitted by: Mark St.Charles, Chairperson z a im z j -oi RETIREMENT MAY BE FAR OFF, B U T T H E A P R I L 1 5 D E A D L IN E F O R IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ISN’T. You only have so many years to prepare for retirement. 1’hat’s why contributing to your IRA is so important. Fortunately, you still have time to maximize your 2007 IRA contribution before the April 15 deadline. 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KERCH 9551 Chilson Commons Circle Hamburg, Ml 48139 (810) 231-1908 * Contributions are tax-deductible in certain states for residents who participate in their own state’s plan. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC E d w a r d j o n e s MAKIN G S E N S E OF INVESTING A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID AY , J A N U A R Y 25, 2 0 0 8 MAY FROM A1 Charity effort raises concern night. “I, myself, take pills that are over five years expired.” “It’s such a waste,” May said of the current system that urges people with prescription medicines to destroy unused pills. He accepts both medical supplies and prescription medications from family members of patients who have died, from people who have had prescriptions changed and from people who no longer need the items. May admitted there is an opportunity for some to take advantage of his services. He also acknowledges someone can get hurt. “This is a hazard that drugstores have, too,” he said. “The system is not perfect the way it is.” “His heart is in the right place,” said Maiy Metz, a veteran nurse who recently left May’s practice after 20 years of working at his side because of concern over the dispensing of the recycled prescriptions. “He just doesn’t want anyone to hurt or anyone to commit suicide.” Ray Garza, director of the HealOi Regulatory Division, said if a physician is found to be engaging in illegal activities, he would be called before the Michigan Board of Medicine. Sanctions could be imposed ranging from a warning to license revocation. “I’m not saying his intent in not good, but it has to occur within what the law prescribes,” Garza said. “In my profession, you worry about every damn t liig ,” May answered when asked if he worried about consequences of his charitable program. “I’ll probably go to jail.” Laurie Humphrey can be reached at !humphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. Public weighs in on use of high schools D i s t r i c t s a y s c o s t w i l l b e a k e y f a c t o r BY TOM TOLEN all students in grades 11 and able to BYTOMTOLEN reach the long-ten The Livingston Community News The Howell school board has listened to the public - hosting six meetings to gauge public opinion on high school building u se options and also meetings with stu dents, teache rs and administrators - but ultimately the decision will be a matter of money. Board President Phil Westmoreland was only partly joking when - at one point in this week ’s special board meeting - he said, “I think w e ’ve firmly established that we can’t afford anything.” The comment elicited laughter from the audience, but the district has had to make extensive spending cuts in each of the last five years in the face of the sta te ’s budgetary woes. The options - involving various configurations at Parker High School, Howell High School (now being renovated) and the Freshman Campus building - range from a high of $1.5 million (option one) to a low of $215,000 (option five). Options two and three were the two most popular options voiced by those among about 50 parents who attended the public forum and workshop Tuesday night on how to best utilize the school district’s three high school buildings. Option three would house all students in grades 11 and 12 at Parker, all grades nine and 10 students at Howell High School and result in closure or lea se of the Freshman Campus. “You’re offering kids dual enrollment, flex scheduling, advanced c la s s e s ,” said parent Lynne Bondy, who favored that option. The drawback is that option three would involve eight additional bus routes and require buying more buses, according to Director of Operations Mike Peterson. In option two, all students in grades 11 and 12 would be housed at Howell High School plus all northern-end students in grades nine and 10. Southem- end students in grades nine and 10 would go to Parker and the Freshman Campus would be closed or leased. Associate Superintendent for Business Rick Terres told the board the intermediate school district or the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority might be interested in leasing the building. Kim Witt said she disliked options which would involve shuffling students from one campus to another after one or two years. Others said their high school experience was in one school - where they were able to build lasting relationships - and they wanted their children to have the same experience. Michelle Tokan asked which option was preferable to reach the long-term goal of having both Howell High School and the Parker Campus open to grades nine through 12. Westmoreland said option two is the best “intermediate step to option one.” It has an $800,000 price tag, compared to option thr ee’s $600,000 estimated cost. Terres and Deputy Superintendent Lynn Parrish said the district is continuing to look at ways to save money in order to implement one of the preferred options and balance the budget. Included among those options is reducing the teaching staff. Howell has the most favorable student-teacher ratio in Livingston County, and if the district reduced the number of teachers by 10 percent, it would save about $500,000, Terres said. Board Secretary Kim Shumaker said the wishes of students and teachers must be considered in the final decision, “because ultimately they are the ones that are going to have to live with this.” The school board will meet again on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the board meeting room at the Freshman Campus. The agenda has not been set. A decision on which of the seven options is chosen will likely be made at the Feb. 11 meeting. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. CAREER FROMA1 Test to give local students competitive edge in job market tional Service Agency. “This certification is important because it addresses the skills that employers indicate are of highest importance in the workplace,” Jackson said. LESA helped coordinate this year’s local testing, which is being paid for through a one-time grant from the U.S. Department of Labor‘s Workforce Innovation for Regional Economic Development program. The hope is that the state will make the test another mandatory part of the MME and take over future funding. “The one strength Michigan always had was its work force and that gave us an advantage over a lot of other areas,” Dillingham said. “We had started to fall short in that area, but this program can bring us back. This connects education and job requirements. It’s a new tool to differentiate us and help diversify our economy.” Certification helps those going straight into the work force, but it’s also valuable to those hoping to advance their training with a community college or university degree, he said. Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, KentuclQ' Louisiana, North Carolina, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Virginia already provide work-ready certification. The next step here is to encourage employers to require certification and then ask job candidates how they did during interviews, Dillingham said. Career readiness Those wishing to find out more about the National Career Readiness Certificate testing for high school students should: ■ Call Tim Jackson, director of career and technical education for the Livingston Educational Service Agency, at 517-540- 6830 or e-mail jacksot@ livingstonesa.org. ■ Visit the Web at www. nationalcareerreadiness. org or www.act.org/ certificate. Business owners wanting to know more should: ■ Call Fred Dillingham, executive director of the Livingston County Economic Development Council, at 517-546-0822 or e-mail fdillingham@ livingstonedc.com. Adults interested in certification should: ■ Call Bill Sleight, director of Livingston County's Michigan Works! Service Center, at 517-552-2100 or e-mail wsleight@ co.livingston.mi.us. SCHOOLS FROM A1 District leaders are considering all cost-cutting measures districts. Instead of waiting to announce cuts until July 1, when next year’s budget must be adopted, school officials decided last fall to start circulating a list of cuts being considered. “We want to look at every possible aspect and listen to everyone,” Colone said. “No final decisions have been made. We’re still weighing everything.” Parents at Hamburg Elementary, located on the eastern boundary of the district near the old village, have organized to plead their case for leaving their school intact. People are speaking out at school board meetings, the Web site www.savehamburgel. org has been established and signs have been placed throughout the community. “It’s so sad to watch the community I’ve grown up in fall apart,” said parent Kelli Dockett-Ender, who went to Hamburg Elementary and currently has one child there and another at Navigator. “First, we lost the township hall, then the fire station, now the school.” With 210 students, Hamburg Elementary is the small- Possible cuts No final decisions have been made, but Pinckney Community Schools officials and Board of Education members are considering these as possible cuts to help offset an expected $1.9 million deficit next year. Some decisions could be made as early as February. The number following the cut represents potential savings. ■ Privatizing buildings and grounds employees -$430,000. ■ Consolidating from five to four elementary schools - $350,000. ■ Eliminating elementary school social workers - $262,350. ■ Reduce building secretaries, library clerks and aides from year-round positions - $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 . ■ Going from three bus runs twice a day to two runs or cutting high schooi busing - $150,000. ■ Close one pool -$150,000. ■ Cut one Navigator School administrator - $ 1 0 2 ,0 0 0 . ■ Eliminate athletic director position - $100,600. ■ Eliminate one central office secretary position - $64,385. Get involved Anyone with moneysaving ideas is asked to call central office at 810- 225-3900. Those wishing to get involved with the movement to save Flamburg Elementary School from being closed can visit the Web at www. savehamburg-el.org. est school in the district. Absorbing its enrollment into Lakeland and Country elementaries could be done without having to redistrict every school, Danosly said. Navigator has 750 fifth- and sixth-graders. Keeping fifthgraders at their respective elementaries and sending sixth-graders to join seventhand eighth-graders at Pathfinder School isn’t as simple, Danosly said. For one, it would create overcrowding at Pinckney and Farley Hill elementaries, he said. “I would be disappointed if parents weren’t passionate about the schools their kids go to,” DanoslQ^ said. “Neither decision is easy. I just don’t want to se e a situation where parents at one school are pitted against those at another.” For that reason, Danosky said a final recommendation on which school to close likely will come in February, sooner than the decision on other cuts. The district loses either way, many parents have said. “Next year we’re going to have the same problem,” said Laura Brady, co-chairwoman of Hamburg Elementary’s p r o . “Instead of Hamburg Elementary against Navigator, it needs to be Pinckney schools against the state. We’re just nitpicking until we fix the bigger problem.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. SALES. SERVICE. RENTALS & REPAIRS )*■ • Lift Chairs • Scooters * • Walkers • Aids for Daily Living • And Much More! jL ift Chairs starting at $549 Scooters starting at $899 MASTERS } Micenowk«aali GSuudpipml Vy y^ y V *4 6480 Grand River, Brighton J ( across from Bordine’s) J 4:2381104.0! 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 6 - 9 9 8 9 4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pride V \ / O l i v e r Q ^ e n i a f Dr. Brad Rondeau (810) 225-TEETH (8338) Building options Flere are seven possible configurations of the three Flowell high school buildings presented to the public at a series of meetings. Options 2 and 3 emerged during this week's discussion as the most preferred. 1. Flouse all four grades (nine- 12) at both Howell High and Parker High and close or lease the Freshman Campus. 2. House grades nine-10 (southern tier) at Parker High and nine-10 (northern tier) plus all students in grades 11-12 at Howell High, and close or lease the Freshman Campus. 3. House all grades nine-10 students at Howell High and all students grades 11-12 at Parker High and close or lease the Freshman Campus. 4. House all 10th- through 12th-graders at Parker High and all ninth-graders, plus expanded programming and vocational education, at Howell High. 5. House grades 10-12 at Parker High, vocational ed students at Howell High and ninth-graders at the Freshman Campus. 6. House grades 10-12 at Howell High, grade nine at the Freshman Campus and close or lease Parker High. 7. House all ninth-graders and lOth-gradersfrom the northern tier at Howell High, 10th graders from the southern tier and all 11th-12th graders at Parker High; close or lease Freshman Campus. F o u n ta in is s u p e rv is o r Hartland trustee's seat now open From News staff reports 'The Hartland Township Board named 'lYustee Bill Fountain Monday as supervisor, replacing Don Rhodes, who resigned for health reasons. Fountain is a partner in the Majestic at Lake Walden golf course and a former Hartland Chamber of Commerce president. He will serve out the remainder of Rhodes’ term, which expires after the November election. Fountain was chosen on a split, 3-2 vote with Clerk Ann Ulrich and 'ITeasurer Kathy Homing voting no. The other sue candidates were Richard Aown, Glenn Harper, Melissa Petroff, A1 Rataj, Doug Sargent and Bill Sneath, whom Ulrich said she and Homing preferred. 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INQUIRE TODAY TO SEE IF YOUR HOME QUALIFIES! 1-800-652-2881 www.UltimateBasementMakeover.com A 5 / T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N EWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail:news@livingstoncommunitynews.com ^ Scrapbook, A6 Calendar, A7 Volunteers, A8 Property sales map, A8 L IV IN G S T O N LIFE RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community Nev^s S p e c ia l s e c tio n fo c u s e s o n g o o d h e a lth staying healthy has never been more important. It’s also never been more confusing. We are bombarded daily with television commercials for drugs that promise to lower our cholesterol and heighten our sexual experiences. We read news reports of A medical studies that tell us ^ that caffeine is bad for unborn babies, but may help protect women against ovarian cancer. Other studies tell us that red wine is good for our hearts, that cell phone radia- ^ tion may disrupt our sleep cycles and that the regular use of aspirin can reduce the risk of colon cancer. Add to that all the advice, which is everywhere this time of year, on how to make changes to live a healthier lifestyle in the new year, and it almost seems like you have to abandon your family and hunker down to read the latest news reports all day, every day, just to keep up. Add to that the time you need to exercise, to cook nutritious meals .... it can be overwhelming. We’re here to toss you a ^ lifeline. w Today our annual Healthy Living section is included in your Livingston Community News. In it are stories of real people - people like you and me - who are making chang- A e s in the way they live their lives. They are finding ways to include more exercise in their daily routines. They’re finding ways to get outside on sunny days to help chase away the w inter blues. They’re finding ways to replace burgers and fries with grilled chicken and salads. It’s not the definitive health publication, but it’s a start. Our company also has launched a new monthly I health magazine called Be I Healthy. It made it’s debut I Jan. 13 and was distributed I to all Sunday subscribers of I The Ann Arbor News. Each month it has a topical focus 1 ^ (heart health on Feb. 10) and includes question-andanswer columns written by local doctors and recipes for healthy eating. Health care and fitness has become big business in this country. It can cost a lot ’ of money to hire a personal trainer, take cooking classes, get regular medical checkups and take the medication that may be required for many of us. . That’s what makes the story that appears on our front page today about Doc May a hard one to write and publish. Dr. Louis Pat May, the 85-year-old physician form Howell, has his heart in the right place. He wants to help those who cannot afford the costly medical care many of us take for granted. He says he could se e the waste in the health-care sysk tern and thought he could help more people by asking people to bring in their unused medical supplies so he could recycle them. If only he had stopped with supplies and not asked for “medicine.” State officials are pretty clear on that last point: Recycling prescriptions is dangerous and illegal. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgeraid can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Michigan State University doctoral candidate Rui Niu helps firstgrader Lindsey Whittaker, 6, in the Smith Early Childhood Center computer lab in Fowlerville. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISEOA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS 'She is like a bridge' D o c t o r a l s t u d e n t u n i t e s F o w l e r v i l l e s c h o o l s , C h i n e s e c h i l d r e n BY LINDA THEIL News-Special Writer The Fowlerville community se em s to be living out the often-referenced African proverb that says that it takes a village to raise a child. The children are 7-year-old Rachel Zhe Yu Zhang and her 6-yearold brother, Richmond Ding Shan Zhang. They are the children of Johnny Chen and Bi Yu Ziao, who came to Fowlervile in 2004 when they opened the China Gourmet restaurant on Van Riper Road. The village is the Fowlerville school community, which has wrapped it collective arms around the youngsters by forming a professional learning collaborative that involves everyone from s e c ond- graders and parents to teachers and consultants from Michigan State University. Becky Kubiak, a mother of four, is one member of that collaborative effort. “I’m just a mom who was willing,” said Kubiak, 43. “Little Rachel was in Hannah’s first-grade class last year (at the Smith Early Childhood Center). Rachel wouldn’t talk. Hannah sat on the carpet with her and put her arms around her and they’ve been best friends ever since.” Rachel spent her preschool years in China. When she and her brother began attending school in Fowlerville, the staff at Smith struggled to help the children succeed. “We didn’t think we were reaching them,” said Smith Principal Jim Kitchen. “We could tell they were very bright because they would pick up on the assignments; they knew some English, but they didn’t speak.” The breakthrough came when Fowlerville High School Assistant Principal Garth Cooper brought the situation to the attention of a fellow MSU doctoral student, Rui Niu, a native of China. “She’s working on her doctorate in literacy and this project fit Rui Niu, left, with first-grade teacher Sharon Staton, go over some notes as part of a project Niu is doing to help a group of Smith Early Childhood Center teachers in Fowlerville learn how to more effectively work with students who spent their preschool years in China. Below, Niu works with one of those students, second-grader Rachel Zhe Yu Zhang, on a math chart. T h e r e w a s s e r e n d i p i t y in t h e c o m i n g t o g e t h e r o f a n a d v e n t u r o u s , i n s i g h t f u l s c h o o l s t a f f a n d a d e d i c a t e d a n d t a l e n t e d - a n d a l s o b i l i n g u a l a n d b i c u l t u r a l - d o c t o r a l s t u d e n t . ' Susan Florio-Ruane, doctoral student teacher Rui Niu's M SU mentor, speaking abou t Niu's project in the Fowlervilie C omm u n ity Schoois in with her dissertation,” Cooper said. The project that has been created represents a professional learning community that Niu formed to help Smith teachers learn how to teach children from different cultural backgrounds. Beginning last September, Niu spent one day a week in Rachel’s and Richmond’s classrooms. Every other week she met after school with a team of Smith staff members. That team consisted of kindergarten teachers Reta Steely and Randy Cusack, first-grade teachers Marla Lambert and Sharon Staton, physical education teacher Lloyd McPartlin, music teacher Mark Gastambide, media specialist Gail Tupy, administrative a ssistant Janet Simon and Principal Jim Kitchen. She followed a plan she created to familiarize the group with Chin e se language and culture. They watched film clips of Chinese classrooms, visited the children’s parents, took a trip to a diverse classroom in Lansing and shared their observations. The children’s parents are thrilled with the results. “When Ms. Niu was here, she knew about how to help and what is the problem. She is like a bridge,” Chen said. Niu said sh e’s proud of the effort put forth by the Fowlerville teachers. “I appreciate the efforts of everyone involved,” she said. Niu’s MSU mentor, Susan Florio- Ruane, endorsed the project. Florio-Ruane is a specialist in educational anthropology and sociolinguistics and, in 2001, co-authored a book on cultural understanding. She is a senior researcher at MSU’s Literacy Achievement Research Center. “There was serendipity in the coming together of an adventurous, insightful school staff and a dedicated and talented - and also bilingual and bicultural - doctoral student,” Florio-Ruane said. Niu will be lead author with Florio-Ruane on a paper they will present in March to the American Educational Research Association in New York on some of the results of Niu’s Fowlerville project. Niu will present her doctoral dissertation in May using research data from the Fowlerville project. When the study group decided they needed a way to bring Rachel and Richmond more fully into their Fowlerville community, group member Janet Simon reached out to the mother of Rachel’s good friend, Hannah. “Janet said, ‘Would you be willing to have the kids over?’ and I said; ‘sure!’” Kubiak said. “I didn’t know Richmond, but he’s Aaron’s S E E COLLABORATIVE, A 6 Personal trainer Lori Wengle, left, works with client Shirley Lessner of Brighton Township at the Howell Fitness Center in Genoa Township. Wengle has a new business called "get your skinny" that she formed with fellow trainer Stephanie Carlson after getting her own state of health in order with Carlson's help. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS N e w b u s in e s s fo c u s e s o n g i r t h c o n tro l 'get your skinny'the result of hard work and inspiration BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community Nev/s Lori Wengle, a 37-year-old Genoa 'Township mother and business owner, has spent her life seeking her skinny side. “I s t r u ^ e d with my weight from birth to 27,” said Wengle, who once tilted the scales at over 200 poxmds. Through food management, exercise and a lifestyle change, Wengle has tightened her soft spots, dropped the weight and feels Lori Wengle before, left, and after she lost 100 pounds. Wengle's goal is now to keep the weight off and to remain healthy for life. COURTESY, LORI WENGLE better than ever. The 135-pound woman and recently certified personal trainer, proves that a plan and persistence can pay off. “I met my husband at 195 pounds,” said Wengle, whose journey to health began upon k meeting him. Just divorced, Wengle was a successful business owner QJvingston Antique Outlet in Howell Township) but her personal life was in tunnoil. She met Jeff Wengle through S E E WENGLE, A 6 A 6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 25, 2 0 0 8 WENGLE FROM A5 Women often take care of others first a friend, but “I didn’t want to date him until I weighed 183 pounds, because he weighed 183 pounds,” she said. The two exchanged phone calls, but she held out, dating him only after she hit her target weight. After 36 months of dieting she was down to less than 150 pounds, but still wasn’t happy with her image, she said. Despite her 2001 marriage to Jeff, her “biggest fan,” she still felt “flabby, tired all the time and stressed out with the business,” she said. She mentioned a gym membership to her husband, who for Christmas surprised her with a six-month pass to Howell Fitness Center. “For 10 months, I muddled through,” still not seeing results. Frustrated, she approached Stephanie Carlson, a personal trainer working oneon- one with clients there. “She was loud, but she was good. I was impressed,” she said of the 47-year-old Carlson. Despite feeling “a little intimidated,” a determined Wengle asked for help from the former bodybuilder, and ultimately benefited from Carlson’s tips for targeting muscles and nutrition. “I saw results in s k weeks with Stephanie,” Wengle said. “She inspired me.” Wengle has a new perspective on her former life, and those like her who are subjected to stereotypical female roles. She criticizes society for setting unrealistic expectations for women, which can be harmful. “We think (as a society) that people should try to hit their perfect (goal), and look like the women in magazines and on television. Real women don’t look like that.” She also pointed out that more women are suffering from heart attacks and strokes. “As women, we don’t take care of ourselves, but if our neighbor has a cold, we drop everything and make them hot soup,” she said, because that is what some people believe women are expected to do. Armed with new information, a new look and a new mission, Wengle teamed up with Carlson last year to form a business they call “get your skinny” to help others find their skinny, too. This year, the local duo is reaching out to a new target market with a Buff Bridal Boot-Camp that offers discounted health management packages for upcoming brides and those in the bridal party. Sessions include 30 minutes of weight training, 45 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of consulting. Lori Wengle ■ Residence; Genoa Township. ■ Age: 37. ■ Family: Husband, Jeff, of almost six years; 16-yearold daughter from first marriage, Torri Ward. ■ Lifelong goal: To look and feel healthy. ■ Education: Bachelor's degree in business management from Baker College; license in personal training from American Council on Exercise. ■ Inspiration: She cites many things for helping find herself, including selfrespect, family, and friends. She shared the story of meeting Jeff shortly after her divorce, and refusing to date him: "I gave him my number but wouldn't date him until I weighed 183 pounds, because at the time, he weighed 183 pounds." ■ Training specialty: Women, children, and people over 50. ■ Goal for new business: Work four days each week, catering to eight groups daily. The goal of their business, according to Carlson, is to help people reach their personal best. “Whether your skinny is a size 14 or a size 6, we want people to get healthy, to feel good.” It was a lesson the Howell resident also had to learn earlier in life. Carlson swung between childhood obesity and anorexia in an attempt to control her body shape and weight. ()ne day it hit her: “I gotta find a healthy balance,” she said. Carlson believes it’s a matter of setting your mind to the task. “'Hying is like failing. You need to make a decision that ‘Yes, I can do this,”’ she said, “and then be willing to do some hard work.” Wengle knows that to maintain her skinny, she must go to the gym regularly, which she does three or four times a week. In addition, she works out with clients. “We can meet once a week, or meet a couple times each week for five weeks,” she said, believing clients should make the rules. “I just want people to come back and get healthy.” Shirley Lessner, of Brighton Township, has worked out with Wengle three times a week since October. Dropping two pants sizes and 10 pounds, she said she feels great. “I just wanted to get healthy, but I also have more energy,” said the 38-year-old photographer and personal assistant. She signed on for the Buff Bridal Boot-Camp, not as a bride-tobe, but as a wedding photographer, who now has just as much energy and enthusiasm as the bridal party she’s photographing, she said. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at Ihumphrey® livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2003. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Personal trainer Stephanie Carlson works on a routine with Shirley Lessner of Brighton Township at the Howell Fitness Center in Genoa Township. g e t your skinny ■ What: New business created by Lori Wengle and Stephanie Carlson which focuses on weight management through diet, exercise and nutrition. ■ Where: They operate out of Howell Fitness Center, 4160 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. ■ When: Appointments set to meet clients' needs. ■ Details: Wengle 517- 404-1074, or Carlson 810- 923-9703. .zJ. . .A : .^r . LISA CAROLIN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The Livingston County Department of Public Health offered free lead testing Jan. 14. Pictured is Brian Johnson, territory manager for Innov-X Systems, who examines a toy for lead content. C o m p a n y t e s t s p r o d u c t s f o r l e a d Content is measured for free BY USA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News With all the recalls of toys during the last year due to dangerous lead levels, a number of area health departments are offering free lead testing for toys. The Livingston County Department of Public Health offered free lead testing on Jan. 14. People brought everything from toys to cosmetics to be tested by Innov-X Systems, a company using a device that emits an X-ray to measure lead content. “We find high lead levels in paint or pigment more than anything e lse ,” said Brian Johnson, territory manager for Innov-X. “There have been a number of recalls from China in the last nine months because China doesn’t scrutinize environmental concerns as much as the U.S. does.” Johnson said he’d found lead in some crayons, particularly red and yellow crayons, as well as in a toy teapot set with painted figures on the teacups. According to the health department, lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in homes are still the most common sources of lead exposure for chidden. “Lead paint was used in many homes built before 1978,” said Matt Bolang, lead program coordinator for the Livingston County Department of Public Health. “Much of the housing stock in Livingston County is relatively new.” “Even the older homes in Livingston County are in pretty good shape,” said Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for the Livingston County Department of Public Health. “Livingston County has not had a child with lead poisoning since 2005.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 10 Lead poisoning ■ Education: Information on how to make a home lead-safe is available at www.michigan.gov/ leadsafe. ■ Recalls: A list of items recalled because of high lead levels is available at cpsc.gov. ■ Details: Call Matt Bolang at the Livingston County Department of Public Health, 517-552- 6870. preschoolers tests positive for lead poisoning, though Lawrenchuk says that number is much lower in Livingston County. “Lead poisoning affects the nervous system and can cause seizures, behavioral problems, and mental retardation,” says Lawrenchuk. “It is treatable with something called chelation that removes lead from the body.” The CDC recommends children be tested for lead poisoning at 12 months and 24 months, and if not at that time, between the ages of 3-5 years. Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2010. COLLABORATIVE FRO M A5 Team of Fowlerville staffers work with MSU student age and I said, ‘Let’s give it a go!”’ Kubiak hosts the children three days a week after school and they take field trips some weekends. They’ve gone to their first movie, experienced their first trick-or-treating, visited a cider mill and a splash park and the whole crew, including the children’s parents and Niu, had a turkey dinner together on Thanksgiving. “Watching Rachel and Richmond open up is quite a change,” Kubiak said. “The kids are creating lifetime friends and I’m all for that. We’re making memories that last a lifetime. To me, that’s just beautiful.” Richmond’s first-grade teacher, Sharon Staton, said Richmond is very smart. First-grade students must read at a certain level when departing first grade and Richmond tested there at the holiday break. “The thing I’ve noticed the most in first grade is Richmond is feeling more comfortable and is happier now. It’s made such a difference in his personality; he’s just happier,” Staton said. “We have share time because it’s good for students to talk. I’ve been doing that from the beginning of the year and he would never share. Now he waves his hand wildly and he wants to share.” Richmond’s best friend is 6- year-old Sam Browne and tag is their favorite game. “He’s a good friend,” Sam said. “He’s Chinese and we really like each other and we play together - tag, mostly, and it’s very fun.” Rachel’s second-grade teacher, Kim Gerecke, said Rachel has very good language skills and is a very bright little girl who is doing very well academically and expanding her friendships. Alyssa La3me, 7, is one of her friends. “She’s really nice and I think it’s great playing with her,” Alyssa said. “We play house.” The first step in helping the youngsters came when their parents lined up a phone interpreter and Chinese tutors for the kids and the teachers spent extra time trying to help. But the big change came when Niu arrived at Smith. “When Ms. Niu was here, change came fast,” said the children’s father. “The children, every day when they finished school, they tell me they are happy. I’m glad that they changed. I’m very happy.” Kitchen, the principal, said his staff could transform what they learned in this project to any culture. He said the experience has opened their eyes. “In Fowlerville, at least culturally, we’re not real diverse. When people come from other cultures we tend to do what is comfortable. Not all children have the same backgrounds, but sometimes we don’t take that into account,” Kitchen said. “I’ve been very impressed with our staff putting the time in on this and 1 think we’ll see the benefits for years to come. We’ll be more open to looking at each individual student.” C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K COURTESY, PEGGY BREWER Art on display Water media artwork by Norma Gray is on exhibit at Genoa Medical Center through January. The event is sponsored by the Brighton Art Guild. Visit www.brightonartguild. com or e-mail brightonartguild@ comcast.net or 810-220-9091. Artists featured at library Figurative charcoal and ink works by Barbara Eko Murphy are on display with jewelry by Dee Ann Segula through Feb. 29 at the Brighton District Library as the Art at the Library program enters its 10th year. A heart condition survivor, Murphy titles her show,"The Heart of a Woman. Art At The Library is a juried series of 2- and 3-D art exhibitions.This series is a collaborative effort between the Brighton Art Guild and the Brighton District Library. Details: 810- 220-9091 or visit www. brightonartguild.com. COURTESY, PEGGY BREWER C h e c k u s o u t o n l i n e ! www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Keep up to date on what’s happening between weekly editions of The Livingston Community News by checking our new Web site. On the Web you can find updated versions of published stories, news that breaks between printed editions and additional content - such as more photos - that we couldn’t fit into the print edition. You also will find links to select advertisers and all the forms you need to submit engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements. So check us out online and let us know what you think. = THE LIVINGS'rON COMMUNITY NEWS m i i v e .com www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 25, 2 0 0 8 A 7 Livingston Reads looks at the Dust Bowl 'W o r s t H a r d T i m e ' e x p l o r e s t h e c o n s e q u e n c e s o f r e c k l e s s f a r m i n g p r a c t i c e s BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News This winter’s Livingston Reads book selection will focus readers on environmental issues by taking a look back at an important piece of American history: The Dust Bowl of the 1930s, From the beginning of February to the end of April, Livingston County residents will have a variety of opportunities to talk about the issues raised in “The Worst Hard Time,” by Timothy Egan. Six Livingston County libraries will participate in this year’s Livingston Reads program: P inctoey Community Public Library, Brighton District Library, Howell Carnegie District Library, Hamburg Township Library, Cromaine District Library and Fowlerville District Library. Holly Hentz, director of the Hamburg library, says, “We wanted to do a nonfiction book because the last three years we’ve read fiction. The environmental theme of “The Worst Hard Time” is something current. The book includes people who are still alive today and traces their experiences and other family members, and that COURTESY, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN BOOKS This year's Livingston Reads book is "The Worst Hard Time," by Timothy Egan. makes it very readable.” “The Worst Hard Time” is about the biggest dust storm on record in the United States. It occurred on April 14, 1935, and descended over five states from the Dakotas to Amarillo, Texas. According to Egan, the dust was so thick that people standing a few feet apart couldn’t se e each other. If they touched they risked being knocked over by the static electricity that the dust created in the air. Egan writes that the Dust Bowl was the product of market- driven farming that had so abused the land that when dry weather came, the wind lifted up millions of acres of topsoil and whipped it around in black blizzards. His book portrays the families who stayed behind. Egan is a reporter for the New York Times and the author of five books. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 2001 and won the 2006 National Book Award in the nonfiction category for “The Worst Hard Time.” The Brighton District Library will be hosting the kickoff event on Monday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. It is called “Keep the Great Lakes GREAT!” and will be put on by Melissa Damaschke of the Great Lakes Regional Sierra Club chapter. She will show pictures and talk about Great Lakes environmental concerns. She also will offer ideas on what Michigan individuals and groups can do right now to protect the Great Lakes. For more information on Livingston Reads and the events to be presented at local libraries as well as an online discussion board, go to the Web site www.livingstonreads. org. Read events Here is what is already planned for the Livingston Reads program at local libraries: ■ Feb. 16: Read n' Craft, 11- 11:30 a.m. The Fowlerville District Library's Saturday Morning Read n' Craft program will focus on "Our Big-Big Environment." This program includes books and a craft for ages 4-9. Registration required. Details: 517-223-9089. ■ Feb. 26: Livingston Reads: Movie Night, 7- 9 p.m. The Cromaine District Library will be showing "Surviving the Dust Bowl" by PBS and two documentary shorts by the Resettlement Administration: "The River" and "The Plow that Broke the Plains," which show how men, in their ignorance and greed, created deserts out of the Great Plains. Registration: 810-632-5200. ■ March 4: Book Discussion, 7-9 p.m. at Cromaine District Library. Sallie Brodie will lead a discussion of "The Worst Hard Time," by Timothy Egan. ■ March 5: Historic Dust Bowl Films DVD Series, 2:30-3:15 p.m. at the Pinckney Library. "The Plow That Broke The Plains" (1936) , "Rain For The Earth" (1937) , and "Farmers War Against Dust; Fight To Save Wheat Crops" (1937). ■ March 10: Surviving the Dust Bowl, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fowlerville District Library, which will be showing the PBS film "Surviving the Dust Bowl" which presents "the remarkable story of the determined people who clung to their homes and way of life, enduring drought, dust, disease-even death-for nearly a decade" during the Dust Bowl. Details: 517-223-9089. ■ March 11: The Legacy of the Dust Bowl, 7-9 p.m. The Cromaine District Library will be hosting Professor David Wright from Michigan State University, who will talk about the causes of the Dust Bowl, and what has been done to prevent this type of disaster from occurring again. Registration: 810-632-5200. ■ March 27: Hamburg Snippets, 6:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library will present local historians, who will present "The Great Depression come to Hamburg." Registration: 810-231-1771. ■ April 17: Book discussion, 6:30 p.m. at Stonehouse Cafe in Chilson Commons. ■ April 21: Book discussion, 7-8:30 p.m. Led by library staff. No registration required. ■ April 22: "An Inconvenient Truth," 7-9 p.m. The Cromaine District Library will be hosting Edward and Annette Jones, two of the 1,000 volunteers trained by Al Gore, who will present a slide show of this groundbreaking presentation and will talk about the affects of climate change and what we can do to help the planet. Registration: 810-632-5200. LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY JAN. 28 BRIGHTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m., B righton Education and C om m u n ity Center, 125 S. Church St., B righton. Details: 810-299- 4 0 0 0 or http://bas.kl2.mi.us BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Brighton Tow n sh ip Hali, 436 3 B u n o Road, B righton Township. Details: 810-229-0550 or w ww.brightontwp.com. Second and fourth Mondays. HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m.Hartland Educational S u p p o r t Center, 9525 Highland Road, Howell. Details: 810-626- 2100. Second and fourth Mondays. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highland er Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3502. Second and fourth Mondays. HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m., 3525 Byron Road, Howell. Details; 517-546-2817. Second and fourth Mondays. PINCKNEY VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., basement o f Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734 -87 8-6206 or www. villageofpinckney.org. Second a n d fourth Mondays. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m. Putnam Tow n sh ip Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Putnam Township. Details: 734-878-3131. TUESDAY JAN.29 MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Ma rion Tow n sh ip Hall, 287 7 W. C o on Lake Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-1588. Fourth Tuesdays. C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R FRIDAY JAN. 25 MARRIAGE SEMINAR 7-9 p.m. Peoples Ch u rch ,425 W. Unadilla St., Pinckney. A two-day marriage enrichment seminar led by Dr. D u a n e Cuthbertson o f G row in g Together Ministries. Free-will offerings accepted. Registration: 734-878-3407. A/so 9:30 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday. KARATE FOR KIDS 7-8:30 p.m. G h a n a Karate, 7150 W. Grand River Ave., Howell Township. For kids ages 5-13. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0. DANCE PERFORMANCE 7:30 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton.Tickets sold at Michelle's A cad em y of D ance in B righ to n .Co s t;$10 pre-sale;$12 at the door. Details: 313 -83 3-0424 or e-mail michigandanceproject@ yahoo.com. Also 7:30 p.m. Sat. SATURDAY JAN 26 BREAKFAST BUFFET 8-11:30 a.m. Whitmore Lake Rod and Gun Club, 11150 Lemen Road, Whitmore Lake. All you can eat. Cost: $7, senior and child discounts. Details: 734-449-2788. Fourth Sundays. TAP DANCE CLASS 9:20 -9:50 a.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For a ges 6-9. Cost: $40 resident, $55 authority resident, $80 nonresident. Details: 517- 546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. A/so 10-10:30 a.m. preschool ballet for ages 3-5, 10:40-11:10 a.m. ballet for ages 6-9, 11:20-11:50 a.m. jazz for ages 7-10. TACK SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hartland Educational Su p p o r t Service Center, 9525 Highland Road (M- 59), Hartland. New and used tack and horse supplies. Sp o n so re d by 4-H Leaders Association. Details: 517-548-1778. COMMUNITY CONNECT 10 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Patrick Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, 710 Rickett Road, Brighton. A o ne-d ay com m u n ity event to help the homeless and others in need. Transportation to or from the event, contact A RC o f L ivingston 877 -27 2-4729 between Jan. 20 and Jan. 25. Details: 810-494- 3000. BLOOD DRIVE 10:15 a.m.-4 p.m. M a so n ic Temple, 210 M a n n St., Pinckney. Details: 517-546-0326. BRIGHTON LIBRARY • 10:30-11:30 p.m.- Polar science. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, B righton. A g e s 7 and up will learn ab ou t coldest places o n earth. Registration: 810-229- 6571, ext. 223. • 2-4 p.m. b o o k swap - For ages 6 and up. 810-229-6571, ext. 211. ICE FISHING 1 -4 p.m. Nature Center, Ken sin g ton Metropark. Ice fishing for beginners. Bring ice-fishing rods and dress for weather. Cost $5. Registration: 800-477-3178. HAWAIIAN DINNER 5:30-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Lake St., South Lyon. Island attire welcome. Proceeds fu nd mission trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids. Details: 248-437-2875. EUCHRE NIGHT 6:15 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. play begins St.John Catholic Church, Th omp son Hall, 2099 Hacker Road, Highland Road (M-59) and Hacker Roads. For all players. Pop and hot d o g s for sale. Details: 810-220-7883 or 517-540-6949. SUNDAY JAN. 27 COUNTRY BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-noon Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, American Legion, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, $3.50 kids ages 9 and under. Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-878-6633. STORIES AND COCOA 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensing ton Metropark. Enjoy fireside s tories and hot chocolate. Cost: $3. Registration: 800-477-3178. OPEN HOUSE 1 -3 p.m. St. Patrick School, 1001 O rn d o r f Dr., B righton. For the 200 8-2 009 school year w ith g u id ed tours be in g cond u cted every ten minutes from 1-2 p.m. Details: 810-229-7946. MONDAY JAN. 28 BABY TIME 10 a.m., Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. S tory time for babies 0- Slttce 1946 M ia t e r . ' • Bottled Water Without the Bottles “'•GREAT Tasting, SAFE WATER Less than 150 per gallon FREEReverse Osmosis Purifier v»ith each _ _ _ _ _ _ new Kinetico SofteHer PurcHase WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER New Non-Electric Technology Kinetico' water systems • Soft water - Iron,odor and chlorine free • Home water plant technology makes your own ultra pure drinking water. 9 5 A M o n th R e n t - to -O w n V I TT5-AY FREE IN STA LLA TIO N _ m Trial Offer 24I32I6-0 1- 800- 342-0405 www.clearwatersystems.com ^ 24 months. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. TEEN ADVISORY 6- 7 p.m. Fowlerville District Library,131 Mill St., Fowlerville. Teen ad visory council to plan library events. Details: 517-223- 9089. Last Mondays. PUPPY CLASSES 6:15-7 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For pup pie s up to 5 m o n th s old. Cost: $60 residents, $85 authority resident, $120 n o n resident. Details: 517-546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. Also 7:15-8:15 p.m. obedience and manners. START YOUR BUDGET 7- 8 p.m. M a r io n Tow n sh ip Half, 8 7 7 W. C o o n Lake Road, Howell. Cost: $ 10 resident, $ 12 au th o r ity resident, $14 non-resident. Details: 517 -546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation.org. TRAVELTALES 7-8:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton.Tales and pictures of China and Mo n go lia .D e ta ils :8 1 0 - 229-6571, ext. 211. TUESDAY PRESCHOOL MOVIE 11 a.m. story time, 2 p.m. movie. Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Bring lunch, pop corn provided. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP N o on -2 p.m. Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Special origami w o rk sh o p entitled "Cranes o f H o p e "to benefit children's charities. Donation: $1. Details: 734-878-3888. Also 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31. PAINTING CLASS 6-7:30 p.m., Barnard C om m u n ity Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. For kids ages 5-16. Cost; $30 resident, $40 authority resident, $50 non-resident. Details: 517-546- 0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. WEDNESDAY AXIS NETWORKING 5-7 p.m. D ow n t ow n M a in M a r t in i Bar a n d Grille, 2 1 0 W. M a in St., B righ to n . S p o n so re d b y Greater B r ig h to n Area C h am b e r o f Commerce. P ro g ram p rom o t in g y o u n g e n t re p re n e u r s a n d future leaders. G u e s t s welcome. R.S.V.P. 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -5 0 8 6 . THURSDAY JAN. 31 JAN. 30 JAN. 29 BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. D e lp h i Technical Center, 12501 E. G ra n d River Ave., B righ to n . Details: 5 1 7 -5 4 6 -0 3 2 5 . STORY TIME 11 a.m., Pinckney Com m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Family story time ope n to children o f all ages. Details: 734 -87 8-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary. org. Tuesdoys.A/so 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Jan. SUBSTANCE ABUSE 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-noon workshop, LESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Diagnosis, stages o f change, levels o f treatment and related topics dis cussed. Cost: $10. Details: marktrobinson@ sbcg lobal.net or akh@ keycenters.org. ART CLASS 10-11:15 p.m. Barnard C om m u n ity Center,415 N. Barnard St., Howell. For homeschooled kids a ges 6-12. Cost: $50 resident, $70 authority resident, $ 100 non-resident. Details: 517- 546-0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. Also 6-7:15 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE Noon-5:45 p.m. American Red Cross, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details; 517-546-0326. MARKETING EVENT 7:30-9 a.m. C h am p s Pub, 140 E. G ra n d River Ave., B righ ton . B r in g m a rke t in g materials a n d pre pa re to d o bu s in e s s . Breakfast included. S p o n so re d b y Greater B r ig h to n Area C h am b e r o f C ommerce. Cost: $10 .R .S.V.P.810-227-5086. PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Com m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. Thursdays. BLOOD DRIVE 1 -6 p.m. C ornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. Details: 517-546- 0326. SPAGHETTI DINNER 6 - 9 p.m. B r igh to n L io n s C lu b 4 5 6 W. M a in Street, B righ ton . Benefit for Peter Hu s se lm a n , w h o is in n eed o f a b o n e mar row t ransplant. S ilent a u c tio n a n d a DJ. Cost: $12 adults, $8 k id s u n d e r 10 years. SUPPORT GROUP 7 - 9 p.m. St. G e o rg e Lutheran Parish House, 8 1 5 W. M a in St. (co rn e r o f 4th St.), B righ ton . M e n ta l health su p p o r t g ro up . Details: 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -6 8 2 1 or www. recovery-inc.com. Thursdays. 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Details; 517-545- 5944 or e-mail Daydra@ sbcglobal.net. TRANSPORTATION LIST Young Life of Brighton is looking for Christian adults who would be interested in being on a calling list to provide transportation for teens during upcoming events such as scavenger hunts. Details: 206- 679-8277 or e-mail knollan@ sc.younglife.org. WILDLIFE FOSTER PARENTS Howell Nature and Conference Center needs wildlife foster parents to take baby mammals or birds home to care for them until they can be released. Volunteers work from home and are responsible for all costs incurred. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. Details: 517-552-3363 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. PET CARE Humane Society of Livingston County, 2464 Dorr Road, is looking for volunteers to assist with animal care, cleaning and playing with the animals. Persons 8-13 years old must be accompanied by parent, 14-18 year olds must have parental consent. Details: 517-552-8050 or e-mail barb@humane-livingston. org. 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LLC is independent o f QCC and QAM 2404026-01 T H E L I V IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N EWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 Athletes of the week; Jessica and Alex Cattley, C2 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail;Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com IS P O R T S Free throw pros advance 2 P i n c k n e y b o y s h e a d e d t o s t a t e c o m p e t i t i o n JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS St. Mary Catholic School students Jacob Schmitter, left, a fifthgrader, and Matthew Sherman, a third-grader, will compete at the Elks Hoop Shoot State Finals on Saturday in Midland. Each has a unique style for sinking free throws that works for him. At right, Sherman takes a shot. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Their styles are different, but the results are often similar for Jacob Schmitter and Matthew Sherman. When the two St. Mary Catholic School students from Pinckney step to the free throw line, they’re more likely to make the shot than miss it. Sherman, a third-grader, doesn’t dribble before he shoots free throws. Schmitter, in fifth grade, takes two bounces as he prepares to shoot. Both styles seem to work. Schmitter, 10, and Sherman, 8, will compete Saturday at the Elks’ State Hoop Shoot Competition in Midland. Both boys won their age brackets in Howell in December and then won again at the district competition in Jackson to be among 48 youngsters from around the state to advance. South Lyon’s Brittany Tooman, a student at Brummer Elementary, also will compete. The three beat out more than 2,150 local students who participated in the program’s beginning stages during gym class. Neither boy admitted to being nervous about the state finals. Pinckney hasn’t had a champion since former Pirate star Adrianne McNally advanced all the way to nationals in 1999. Schmitter said free throws are his favorite shot. “It’s just the shot that I make the most,” he said. He made 18 and 20 (out of 25) in his previous rounds. His all-time best is 22. Schmitter said the two dribbles are important to him. “Usually when I try a differ- SEE FREE THROWS, 82 A th le te s s e t f o r w in te r g am e s Special Olympics to be in Traverse area BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The group of local Special Olympic athletes attending next week’s 2008 State Winter Games might be smaller than usual, but Anne Rogers says that fact won’t dampen the spirit of the event. “It’s definitely my favorite,” said Rogers, the director of Area 27, which includes Livingston County. Rogers and four volunteer coaches will lead 15 athletes competing in three sports - snowshoeing, figure skating and skiing. The games are Jan. 29-Feb. 1 near TYaverse City and Bellaire. Rogers said she doesn’t know why the numbers have slipped from the usual 30 or more athletes. Competing this year are: Cam Dean, Derek Howes, Kelly Marshall, Jacquelyn Mason and Jody Miller in sling ; Brad Beurmann, Dan Lybrink, Doug McGlaughlan, Scott McLeod, Anne Sechrist, Dave Shoberg, Chris Sorg, Nick Wagenmaker and Thomas Wisuri in snowshoeing and Beclgr Hammond in figure skating. “Finances is part of it,” Rogers added. “We have not had as many people out. A lot of people practice and don’t compete. That’s an issue, too.” lYaining hasn’t been easy, either. The local snowshoeing competition was done on grass and a ski event was canceled. But those concerns should disappear when the Wertz Warriors come roaring into the games, fresh off a journey that begins in Macomb Township, 'lyrone Township’s Ken Maly, who plans to drive a support truck following the snowmobilers as they ride north, said he feels like a hero when they arrive. Maly said he’s collected $1,500 during his fundraising, which helps pay for the Wmter Games. The athletes hug and thank them, Maley said. “I tell people they should go up there and experience it at least once. It is hard to describe, the feeling it gives you.” Polar Plunge update Rogers said the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plimge, staged at Whitmore Lake the past two years, outgrew its venue and has moved to Gallup Park in Ann Arbor. Rogers said the event at 11 a.m. Feb. 16, will be combined with the Polar Plunge done at Belleville Lake over 8 years. She said 50 plungers raised roughly $12,000 last year. The new goal is $20,000. To pre-register, visit www.somi. org/torchrun or call 734-222- 8283. Participants must raise at least $50 for Special Olympics. Rogers has challenged her athletes to collect $1,000 for her to take the plunge again. “We are hoping with the combination of the two (events) that we attract more people,” Rogers said. “We are looking long term. We are hoping to get the students (at the University of Michigan) more involved.” ' It is n o t a g e . It is n o t d ie t. It is th e w ill to s u c c e e d .' - Jacqueline Gareau, 1980 Boston Marathon champion 1 . J ' !. ..A. •:.j t Running explosion Participants in the 2005 Jen and Barry's Mile Run - from left, Kurt Reichenbach, Brian Hankins, Jake Hohl and Chad Wines - wolf down pints of Ben and Jerry's ice cream before running one mile at the Pinckney Community High School track.The race, which raises money for the track and cross country teams, consists of running one mile and finishing off one pint of ice cream, in any order as long as both are completed. N u m b e r o f e v e n t s p i c k s u p a r o u n d c o u n t y BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News w ' hen Karen Bihlmeyer began working on the Miles of Smiles 5-kilometer runwalk to coincide with Harvest Festival, she had no idea how the race would be received. Bihlmeyer admits “it was unbelievable” when 353 people participated in the first-year run last fall at Brighton High School. “We were hoping for 200 people,” she says. Hosting and participating in running events in Livingston County and the surrounding area, such as Kensington Metropark, Whitmore Lake and South Lyon, appears to be more popular than ever. The Livingston Community N ew s’ 2008 running calendar (Page B2) includes a record 36 official race s scheduled for this calendar year, ranging from simple 5Ks to monster 50-mile ultra marathons, with a handful of training runs and clinics along the way. “In the last year or two, there have been half-adozen new races (created) in the county on top of races we already have,” says Jonathan Miller, manager of the Runnin’ Gear store. “Even with the reputation of m etro Detroit being unhealthy, it se em s like it (running) is really booming.” Runners can come out of their w inter hibernation next week for the first two local events of 2008: A Team in Training meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Brighton, and the 5-kilometer Winter Witch’s Hat Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in South Lyon. The TNT program se rv e s as a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, while providing financial and training support for marathon runners. There are several reasons for the explosion: FILE: RICK FITZGERALD,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dances With Dirt runners contend with a half-mile run upstream to complete a segment of the 100 K relay trail run that ended in the hamlet of Hell. ■ A new club, the Northwind Running Club, became active last year. It has created a more a ggre ssive schedule, hoping to double its membership of 19 people. The club, based in Whitmore Lake, is hosting a summer cross country series. ■ A new race management company, the Element Events, out of South Lyon, is adding events. ■ Hosting runs is nudging out golf outings as a SEE RUNNING,82 Calendar of running events, B2 On the run ■ Number of official events by community: Brighton (including Huron Meadows Metropark and Island Lake State Recreation Area), 8; Pinckney (includes Pinckney Recreation Area), 6; Howell, 6; South Lyon, 4; Milford (Kensington Metropark), 3; Hell, 2; Fowlerville, 2; Hartland, 2; Whitmore Lake, 1. ■ Races by month: February: 1; March: 2; April: 6; May: 3; June: 7; July: S; August: 4; September: 5; October: 1; November: 1; December: 1. ■ Most popular race venues: Pinckney Recreation Area, 4; Kensington Metropark, 3; Hell, 2; Island Lake State Recreation Area, 2; South Lyon High, 2. ■ Oldest races: Howell Melon Run and Run Thru Hell: 31 years. ■ New races in 2008: Brighton Soccer Club 5K, Silver Lake so Mile-50K Ultra Marathon, Kensington Triathlon, SuperKids Tri. ■ 2007 events canceled: The March Madness Sprint Adventure Race, EnviRUNment Road Race and Course of Champions 5K were all held at Kensington Metropark last year. ■ Events on the move: New locations could be pending for the Great Pumpkin-Spooky Sprint Duathlon and Southern Michigan Adventure Club 12- hour Adventure Race. ■ Longest races: Dances With Dirt 100K Relay, Silver Lake 50 Mile-50k Ultra Marathon. ■ Best races for kids: Melon Roll at the Howell Melon Run. New SuperKids Tri in Hartland introduces triathlons to children. ■ Oldest race director: Harrison Hensley, 76, Run Thru Hell. ■ Youngest race director: Matt Hartwell, 17, Spring Snowman 5K & 10K Run-Walk. Source: News staff research. B 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 25, 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 8 R U N N I N G C A L E N D A R Jan. 30, Team in Training meeting, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 8079 Challis Dr., Brighton. Details:Train with a coach while raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In return receive a free flight, accommodations, event entry, pre-and postevent parties at a marathon in either Nevada, Alaska, Pennsylvania, California and Traverse City. www. teamintraining.org/mi. Start; 7 p.m. Cost: free. Contaa: Sarah Cowibeck, 800.456.5413, sarah.cowlbeck@lls. org. Feb. 2, Winter Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High, 1000 N. Lafayette St. www.slxc.com/witch. Length: 5K run-walk. 1 mile run. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 10-$20. Contact: Scott Smith, 248-207-5135,smiths@slcs.us. March 1, Dances With Dirt signup/5-mile wild run, Patterson Lake Rd., Hell.www.danceswithdirt. com. Start: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept. 6 run in person only.The 375 relay spots usually sell out. New teams can enter the race lottery this day by bringing a signed registration form and check for $375. Contart; Running Fit, 734- 929-9027. March 1,2nd annual Steppin'for the Library, Pinckney Elementary, 935 W. M-36. www.pinckneylibrary. org. Length: 5K. Start: 10 a.m. Cost: $17-$22. Contact: Hope Siasoco, 734-878-3888, hsiasoco@pinckneylibrary. org. March 22, No Frills All Thrills Trail 5-Mile Trail Run, Huron Meadows Metropark, Green OakTownship. http://nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. Start: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 16-S25. Registration: www.signmeup.com/59015. March 23, Northwind Running Club training run, Whitmore Lake High, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd. Length: 10- 20 miles. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: donations accepted. Contaa; Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@yahoo.com. Peter Bowen. Matt Hartwell, of the Spring Snowman race. Larry Bostwick. April S, Brighton Soccer Club 5K, Scranton Middle School, 8415 Maltby Rd. Brighton. WWW. brightonsoccer. org. Time: 9 a.m. (9:30 a.m. kids fun run). Cost: $20-$25. Details: Heather McNamara, hmc- Heather namara@comcast. McNamara net, 810-227-0811. April 19,4th annual FAB 5K run/walk, Fowlerville football field. Length: 1/2-1 mile runs, 5K. Start; 9 a.m. Cost; $20-25. Contact: Denise Tefft, 517-223-3098, cd_tefft@hotmail. com. April 19, Interact 5K Run/Walk, Marion Township offices, 2877 W. Coon Lake Rd., Howell. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$20. Contaa: 517-230- 3172, bowen.swann@sbcglobal.net. April 26, Running Fit Trail Marathon, Silver Lake, P in c k n e y Recreation Area. www. trailmarathon. com. Length: 5 miles. Start; 9 a.m. Cost: $18-$25. Contact: 7 3 4 -9 2 9 - 9027, e v e n t s@ ru n n in g f it .c om . April 26, Spring Snowman 5K & 10K Run-Walk, Brighton Wesleyan Church, 7555 Brighton Rd.www. erichartwellfoundation.com. C o s t $ 18-$25. Start: 9 a.m. Contaa: 810- 227-1015. April 27, Running Fit Trail Marathon, Silver Lake, Pinckney Recreation Area. WWW. trailmarathon. com. Length: 13.1 - 26.2 miles. Start; 9 a.m. Cost: $40-$45. Contaa: 734-929- 9027, events@ru n n i ngfit.com. May 20,2nd annual Racing 4 Your Memories, Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach House, Milford. www.alzgmc.org. Length: 10K, 5K run-walk. Start: 8:30 a.m. C o s t $15- $25. Contaa:Tara Beatty, 248-996- 1060, Tara.Beatty@alz.org. May 26, Hartland Memorial Day 5K Run-3K Walk, Hartland High School,10635 Dunham Rd. www.hartlandschools.us/athletics/ Events/Run/. Start: 8 a.m. Cost: $20. Contaa; Rob Buti, 734-451- 2444. Dennis Tierney, 810-632-6608, rjb0017@aol.com. May 31, Book'n 5K and 1-Mile Storytime Strut, Millennium Middle School,61526 W. Nine Mile Rd., South Lyon. Bookn5k.com. Length: 5K, Tmile. Start: 8 a.m. Cost: $10-$24. (family pancake breakfast included). Contaa: Jennifer Mackey, 248-437-6431 ,jmackey@ssldl.info. June 7,6th annual Shamrock Festival 5K, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Rd., Brighton. Time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $18 (includes pancake breakfast). Contact: Chris or Vicki Price, 810-227-6943, cvprice® comcast.net. June 8, Ann Arbor Triathlon- Duathlon, Pinckney Recreation Area, Halfmoon Lake Beach, www. eliteendeavors.com. Length:Tri: 1/2-mile swim, 14-mile ride, 5-mile run. Du: 2-mile run, 14-mile ride, 5- mile run. Start; 8 a.m. Cost: $55-75. Contaa: Jim & Joyce Donaldson, 419-829-2398, jdjp@bex.net. June 11, Northwind Running Club summer cross country series, Independence Lake Park, 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake. Length: 5K. Start: 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Contact: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. June 1S, Island Lake Triathlon Series, Island Lake State Recreation Area,Green OakTownship.www. theelementevents.com. Length; 800-meter swim, 12.5-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Start: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $59-$69.$110 relay. Contaa: jim@ theelementevents.com. June 22, Xterra Torn Shirt Triathlon/Duathlon, Brighton Recreation Area, Bishop Lake parking lot.www.eliteendeavors.com. Length:Tri; 1/2-mile swim, 15-mile ride, 6-mile run. Du; 2-mile run, 15- mile ride, 6-mile run. Start: 8 a.m. Cost: $69-$79. Contaa: Jim & Joyce Donaldson, 419-829-2398, jdjp@ bex.net. June 25, Northwind Running Club summer cross country series, Huron Me ad ows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd.,Green OakTownship. Length: 5K-8K. Start: 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Contaa: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. June 25, Jackalope Running Club ice cream mile, Pinckney High School track, 10255 Dexter- Pinckney Rd. Start: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 includes ice cream. Contaa: Tom Carney, tcarney@pcs.k12.mi.us. June 29, Michigan Challenge 5K Chase. Howell High School campus, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, www.michiganchallenge. com. Start: 8:30 a.m. Cost; $ 16-$20. Contaa: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, 517-546-3920, mtokan@ howell.org. June 29, Kensington Triathlon, Kensington Metropark, Milford. www.theelementevents.com. Length: 800-meter swim, 15-mile bike, 4-mile run. Start: 7:30 a.m. Cost; $59-$69. $ 110 relay. Contaa: jim@ theelementevents.com. July 4, Larry Steeb Memorial Run, Whitmore Lake Middle School, 8877 Main St., Whitmore Lake. Length: 5K-1 OK, kids'dash, splash and dash. Start: 8 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contaa: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. July 4, Hungry Duck Run, Brighton Millpond, www.hungryduckrun. com. Length: 13.1 mile, 5K, shorter fun run. Details: Proceeds g o to Gleaners. Cost: $ 15-$40. Start: 7 a.m. Contaa: Julie Easton, 517-548-5842, hungryduckrun@comcast.net. July 6, Howell Independence Aquathlon, Howell City Park. Length: 2K run-1 K swim-2K run. Start: 9 a.m. Cost:TBA. Contaa: Beth Schrader, 517-546-0693, parksandrec@ ci.howell.mi.us. July 9, Northwind Running Club summer cross country series. Independence Lake Park, 3200 Jennings Rd.,Whitmore Lake. Length: 5K. Start: 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Kenny Krell, Superkids Tri event. Contaa: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. July 19, Superkids Tri, Hartland. www.3disciplines. com. Length; 100- meter swim, 5K bike, 800-meter run (10-andunder). 200m swim, 10K bike, 1- mile run (ages 11- 14). Start: 9 a.m. CostTBA. Contaa: Kenny Kreli, Kenny@3disciplines. com, 810-714-5768. July 20, Carl's Family YMCA Happy Trails Triathlon, Kensington Metropark, Milford. www.3dlsciplines.com. Length: 800- meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run. Start: 8 a.m. Cost: TBA. Contaa: Kenny Krell, Kenny@3disciplines.com, 810- 714-5768. Aug. 6, Northwind Running Club summer cross country series, Huron Me ad ows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd.,Green OakTownship. Length: 5K-8K. Start: 7 p.m. Cost; $5. Contaa: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. Aug. 9, Run Thru Hell, Hell Creek Ranch on Cedar Lake Road at Patterson Lake Road, Hell. www. gaultracemanagement.com. Length: 4.8-10 miles. Start: 8 a.m. Contaa: Harrison Hensley, 734-878- 6640. Aug. 15, 31th annual Melon Run, Howell City Park. Length: 1 mile walk/run, 5K-1 OK, melon roll. Start 6:15 p.m. C o s t TBA. Contaa: Beth Schrader, 517-546-0693, parksandrec@ci.howell.mi.us. Aug. 20, Northwind Running Club summer cross country series. Independence Lake Park, 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake. Length: 5K. Start; 7 p.m. C o s t $5. Contaa: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. Aug. 23, Silver Lake 50-50, Pinckney Recreation Area. www. tortoiseandhare.com/races/silverS0. htm. Length; 50 mile/50K Ultra Marathon, 2- and 4-person relay.5tart:7 a.m.Cost$50-$140. Contact Tortoise and Hare Running and Fitness Center, 734-623-9640, events@tortoisea nd ha re.com. Aug. 24, Island Lake Triathlon Series, Island Lake State Recreation Area, Green Oak Township, www. theelementevents.com. Length: 800-meter swim, 12.5-mile bike, 3.1 -mile run. Start: 7:30 a.m. C o s t $59-$69. $110 relay. Contaa:jim@ theelementevents.com. Sept. 6, Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High, 1000 N. Lafayette, www. slxc.com/witch. Length: 5K run-walk. IOKrun.1 mile run. Start: 9 a.m. C o s t Harrison Hensley, Run Thru Hell. $10-$25. Contaa; Scott Smith,248- 207-5135, smiths@slcs.us. Sept. 6, Dances With Dirt 10OK Relay, Hell.www.danceswithdirt. com. Length: 50 mile-50K run. 10OK relay. Start: 6:15 a.m. Contaa: 734- 929-9027, events@runningfit.com. Sept. 13, Run Drugs Out of Town Run, Howell City Park. Length: 5K run-walk, kids run. Further details; TBA. Sept. 27, Miles of Smiles 5K runwalk. Harvest Festival, Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Rd. Cost: $25 family/$5 kid/$10 per runner. Start 8:30 a.m. Contaa: Karen Bihimeyer, 734-663-5837, mosfunrun@ gmail.com. Sept. 27, John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge, Kensington Metropark, Milford. Length: 5K runwalk, 15K, kids run. Details: Must be a member of An n ArborTrack Club, www.aatrackclub.org. C o s t $27-$35. Start: 8:30 a.m. Contaa: Jo Darlington, jrmkc@aatrackclub.org. Oct. 4, Pumpkinfest Road Run 5-10K, Volunteer Park, South Lyon. _________________www.theelementevents. com. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: TBA. Contaa: jim@ theelementevents. com. Oct. 5, Northwind Running Club training run, Whitmore Lake High, 743 0 Whitm ore Lake Rd. Length; 10-20 miles. Start; 8 a.m. C o s t d o n a tio n s accepted. C o n ta c t Larry Bostwick, northw indrc@ya h oo.com . Nov. 2 1 ,14th annual Fantasy of Lights 5K, d ow n tow n Howell. Start: 6 p.m. Cost: $ 15-$20. Details: Sarah Johnson, 517-404-7982, johnson.ms@comcas t.net. Dec. 5,3rd annual Dashing Through the Snow 5K, Fowlerville. S ta r t 6 p.m. C o s t $20- 25. C o n ta c t D enise Tefft, 517-223- 3098, cd_tefft@hotmail.com, RUNNING CLUBS/CLINICS ■ Th e N o rthw ind R u n n in g Club meets 8 a.m. 5 u nd a y m o rn in g s at the W hitmore Lake High School, 743 0 W hitmore Lake Rd. Contact: Larry Bostwick, northwindrc@ yahoo.com. ■ The Brighton Area Road Striders meet 6:30 p.m. W e d n e sd a ys at the fieldhouse entrance to Brighton H igh School, at 787 8 Brighton Rd.Web site: www.brightonarearoadstriders. org. ■ Th e R u n n in 'G e a r store, at 9935 E.Grand River Ave. in Brighton Township, hosts a 30-minute workout, followed by a clinic, at 6 p.m.Thursdays b e g in n in g in June. Details: 810-844-0180. Jim Jackson, Element Events. FREE THROWS FROM B1 State finalists beat more than 2,150 other local students to advance ent motion, it messe s m e up,” he said. ' His mom, ly r a Schmitter, said Jacob “spends his life in a gym” with his older brother, Ben, 12, a sixth-grader. “When we drive around, we have at least one basketball in the back of the van at all times,” she said. His dad, Kurt • Schmitter, said he’s been surprised at the accuracy his youngest son has developed. “Having an older brother helps to push him, when you’ve got an older brother trying to block every shot,” Kurt said. Matthew Sherman said his goal at the line is “to focus and shoot.” “For me, it’s really hard to hit the backboard. I just try and swish it, nothing but net,” he said. “What’s really hard is, you’ve got to keep focus on the net. You’ve got to get that ball right on.” Sherman says he didn’t think he’d make it out of the Howell Elks shoot. He made 17 free throws in Howell, followed by 18 at districts. “We went with the intention just to have fun,” said his mom, Jackie Sherman. “We never thought w e’d get this far.” Jason Deegan can be reached a tjd e e g an® livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2012. FORD LINCOLN MERCURY P r e s e n t s . - ^ ^ Jessica and Alex Cattley ■ School; Whitmore Lake High School. ■ Local ties: The Cattleys live in Brighton but attend Whitmore Lake as students in the schools of choice program. ■ Sports: Basketball, cross country and track for both. ■ Top sports moment: Jessica, a senior, placed ninth at the Holly Invitational. After being fouled on a three-pointer with one second left in a game in middle school, Alex hit all three free throws to tie a game his team eventually won in overtime. ■ This season: Whitmore Lake boys and girls basketball coach Dave Arnold says both Cattleys, who are starters, have had big impacts on their teams. Alex is a 6-foot-3 sophomore. ■ Hobbies: Jessica: Reading, being a "gym Junkie." Alex: Skiing, wakeboarding. ■ Favorite subject: Jessica; English. Alex: Algebra. ■ School involvement: Jessica is the president of National Honor Society and student council. ■ Athlete I admire: Jessica: Her mom, Charlene. Alex: Detroit Piston all-star Rip Hamilton. ■ Academics: Jessica: 3.6 GPA. Alex: 3.4 GPA. ■ Future: Jessica will decide between West Point or Norwich University in Vermont. Alex says he's interested in marine biology. SHOP ON LINE @ WWW.KRUGFORDLM.COM 2798 E. GRAND RIVER • HOWELL 517- 546-2250 RUNNING F R O M B1 Local events for runners have multiplied way to raise funds for a charitable cause. Everybody’s in on it. The Fowlerville Athletic Boosters (FAB 5K and Dashing Through the Snow 5K). The Pinckney Library (Steppin’ for the Library). The Salem-South Lyon D istrict Library (Book’n 5K and 1-Mile Storytime Strut). Gleaner’s Community Food Bank of S outheast Michigan (Hungry Duck Run). The Alzheimer’s Association (Racing 4 Your Memories). ■ Runners of all ages, abilities and genders are getting more and better training. Runners can now avoid injuries caused by overtraining, allowing them to race more regularly and enjoy a longer career. The Runnin’ Gear store in Brighton Township is in its fourth year of hosting Thursday night clinics, with workouts and special speakers. ■ Long-standing runs embraced by their host communities continue to thrive. despite the new competition. The Run Thru Hell and the Howell Melon Run both celebrated their 30th anniversaries last year. Variety allows many races to survive in what has become a competitive market. The Dances With Dirt lOOK Relay se lls out each year, treating runners who love torture to a dirty playground filled with mud bogs, hills and creeks. The Howell Independence Aquathlon, staged annually around the Fourth of July, is believed to be one of the few events nationally featuring a run-swim-run combination. And the Jackalope Running Club ice cream mile, where racers devour a pint of ice cream and race around the Pinckney track, delivers a one-of-kind experience. When the Fantasy of Lights 5K se t a record in 2006, race director Sarah Johnson believed it was the warm weather that drew more than 1,000 runners the day after Thanksgiving. She was wrong. A record 1,139 people ran through downtown Howell last November, despite much colder temperatures. She says the spirit of the holidays, coupled with the runners who d ress in crazy costumes, add up to a sp e cial event. “A lot of people are trying to go toward a healthier lifestyle,” Johnson says. 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Residential Washtenaw-Rental Duplex-Rental 2740 Torrey 3 bdrm family room, I ’/z bath, 2 car, basement $1,200/mo. 734-528-1893 3 bdrm, 2 bath in Ypsi Twp, non-smoking, new floors 8 appliances. Pets OK. $1000. 734-255-4383 Access/View Lakebright, pristine 2 bdrm. Oak floors. 10 min to city $799 (810) 231-5041 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, garage. No smoke/pets. 313-510-8635 Ann Arbor - 524 Bemidji Ct., large clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, laundry, carport. $1050-f utilities. 734-665-6095__________ Ann Arbor large 2 bdrm westside duplex, 1 mile from downtown $950. (248) 563-7500. Ann Arbor West Side - 2 bdrm, 1 bath bi-level apt. 1000+ sq', carport, deck. $900+util. 734-662-8787 ANNARBORik W. SIDE 2 bdrm. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/dryer. $875 734-476-7501 205 N Hamilton 2 bdrm $850 All terms neg. (734) 904-3274 ANN ARBOR *W . SIDE 2 bdrm. includes heat 8 water. Washer/dryer. $875 734-476-7501 WHITMORE LAKE-1 bdrm, heat, appliances, parking, no smoke/pets. $480. 734-455-1487 Whitmore Lake-2 bdrms, 1200 sq ft, lake access, $700. (734)645-0035. Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent Historic Ypsilanti llOOsf, retail/office $900+ utilities. Private parking. 734-390-2390X116 Jackson Rd Business district Scio Twp. 3600 sq', 2400' very nice office w/ kitchenette, tech room 8 lab, 1200' warehouse w/ loading dock 8 overhead door. Easy on/off 1-94. $3500/mo. 734-761-9011. Office Suite 1000 sq ft, Washtenaw 8 Platt Rd Amick Realty 734-973-2424__________ Prime 1500 sq' Main St. store avail. 4/08. Reasonably priced, call 734-761-6170 or jim@ curti5Commercialllc.com RETAID OFFICE 1000 sf on 2nd floor, S. 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Full fin. bsmt, 1 bath, deck, Lakewood, Ann Arbor $1295. Call 734-944-1185 ANN ARBOR- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/dryer, garage single family home w/basement, UM area. $980/mo. 734-717-1214. ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 1 bath. No pets. 2 car garage. Good location. A/C. $1120. Sec. 8 welcome. 313-706-9676 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1 bath, remodeled. Large yard. Near Huron Pkwy 8 Wash. No pets. $995. (734)994-3480. Cozy 2 bdrm. Historic Depot Town. $650/mo. + security deposit 8 utilities, no pets. 663-8800 DEXTER-15 min to Ann Arbor. Beautiful home, 4 bdrm. Church parsonage $1100. 734-426-8610 DEXTER-4 bdrm 2 bath, walk-out, 1300sf, 2 car, washer/dryer. Pets Ok $1290. (734) 475-1810 Ford Lake 1 bdrm,private dock, drive 8 patio, $800/ includes utils. S. Huron River Dr. 734-482-1949 4bdrm 2bath $206/mol 5%down,20yrs,8% listings 800-619-3816 xR687 Ann Arbor 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. Short lease possible 2836 Maplewood. $1100. (734)377-0069. Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 1.5 baths, 1750sf. Colonial on 2 acres. 3 miles to US-23/14. $1275. (734) 332-9525. 734-878-5203 Ann Arbor, 785 N. Maple apt #1. 3 bdrm avail now! $850+ utilities 734-426-8365 for appt. ANN ARBOR- Charming 3 bdrm 1 bath $ 850/mo Could be 0 down or rent to own. 734-521-0237 1 MONTH FREE! Brand New 3 bed/2 bath Home Starting at ^829/mo! up to 1,500 sa. fl. Appliances included. Pel friendly. Limited time Pricing! Scio Farms • Ann Arbor 6655 Jackson Rd. 888-508-2372 www.sciofarms.com Saline, NEW KITCHEN! 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished, basement, fenced yard, AC $1050. 734-383-7000 Sec 8 - Arthur St. YPSI Schools. 3 bdrm, full basement, garage, $1250/mo. 734-320-3444 Three bdrm home, just remodeled close to U of M Hospital. $900. 734-272-2770 3 BDRM.HOUSE Full basement, 2 car garage. Sec. 8 welcome. 734-482-5385 West side Ann Arbor 3 bdrm 2 bath cul de sac $1395 517-902-6796 YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm, remodeled. Basement, gar. Must seelSec 8 ok,$1075 -$1375. 734-216-3302. YPSI - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 car garage $1050/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 2727 Appleridge 487-8734 YPSI- 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath 100% remodeled. Sec 8 Ok, Must see! $1,350 1/2 off 1st mo. 734-649-9616 Beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt. in Whitmore Lake w/lake access 8 beach. Sub-lease now-May '08. $695/mo. (734) 754-1999 Family w/ handicaps seeks good renter for large attic room w/sky lights. Share kitchen 8 bath$350+ 734-747-7134 Winter on Horseshoe Lake. Room in home with all priviledges. $500 mo. 734-449-8188 Ypsilanti share wellmaintained 3-bedroom house, private bath, $550, 734-516-9963, jboyd@provide.net Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent PARK DOWNTOWN Near Fifth 8 East Liberty. Month to month $175/ month. 734-662-2903. Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Ypsilanti 3 bdrm 1.5 bath Home remodeled $900 gnecop@hotmail.com 408-656-5450 2wks FREE Ypsilanti Beautiful 2000 sf 4 bdrm, near EMU $1600. 517-902-6796 Monthly rental- Saline schools, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, attached garage on 20 acres. Clean 8 Updated. Leave message $1200/mo + deposit. (734) 663-4886 Ypsilanti- UPDATED 3 bdrm 1 bath $825/mo. Could be 0 down or rent to own. 734-521-0238 Ypsi - Nice 3 Bdrm, Fenced Yard. Shed. Available Now. Sec 8 OK. $1100/mo 734-717-8175 YPSI TWP- All new 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, oak firs, fenced yard, 8 deck. $725. 734-930-0728 Residential Livingston-Rental Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Condo in Margate FL, 3-6 mos, 1 bdrm 1 bath 2nd floor, 30 min from Ocean $1000-$1300/mo. 734-347-0047 SALINE-2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath, A/C Laundry, 1.5 gar. 1100 sq'. was $1200 mo $995 734-476-5761 Ann Arbor Dicken School 3bdrm! Fin bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 2350 sq. ft. duplex Whitmore Lake w/lake access, 2 Bedroom, 2 full baths, ail appliances, finished basement, large yard, garage $995. (743)994-3480__________ Whitmore Lake - Nice 2 bdrm upper unit, C/A. Laundry hookups, 900sf, $725/mo. (734) 424-2788 Ypsilanti 2 bdrm, 2.5 Bath. 1200 Sqft. Full BSMT with laundry hookups. Attached garage. 5 min. from EMU $1050. (734)547-0880. Ann Arbor, W. clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath, appliance, fin bsmt, $1150. 586-273- 7565 or 734-890-1447 AVAILABLE 3 bdrm, Ypsi $850+ utilities Sec 8 OK. 734-663-3009 close to schools. Avail Now EMU/Depot Town 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. Rent Neg sec 8 utilities. Sec 8 OK. 734-663-8800 Avail Now in Ann Arbor, 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, near Liberty 8 Stadium. $1395 mo + utils. 734-434-5626 Lake access - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, Ig. kitchen 8 yard, Pinckney schools. Option to buy. 734-255-7416. LARGE 3 BDRM. - 1 bath, washer/dryer. Walk to UM campus. $1600/mo. Call Mike: 734-276-3876 • Martz Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ranch w/ 2 car attached garage $1200/mo no pets. (734) 482-1949 RENT TO OWN 1010 Maplewood, Ypsi. Newly renovated 4 bdrm 2 bath, big fenced yard. For details 734-827-1816 For a Subscription QUAINT. QUIET 2 bdrm lake view apt. at 23/96 xway, includes washer/ dryer. Avail, now. $750/ mo. + deposit. Phone: (313) 909-6999. WHITEWOOD LAKE 2 ranch homes, starting at $1250/mo. includes maintenance. For information: 810-231-2778. Rooms For Rent r Call now! 7 3 4 -9 9 4 -6 3 9 7 1-800-589-6397 Ann Arbor Downtown $35/day, $189/wk, $700 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 ANN ARBOR - Rooms For Rent $350/utilities included. Great Location. For info 734-330-3206 Attn! CLEAN, QUIET ROOM, 1 bik from EMU, Ypsi. $385 includes utilities. 734-635-7220 AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities, free cable 973-0261; PM Nice 3 bdrm house on Ford Lake. $190/mo for shared room or $350/mo for single. (571) 265-7491 Room for rent - Also, a 1 bdrm apt furnished, all utilities cable, A/C. 734- 483-7665, leave msg. Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legals Adoptions ADOPT: A loving, married couple longs to adopt newborn. Will provide a lifetime of love, warmth, in a financially secure home. Expenses paid. 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Good communication skills 8 team work also required. EOE. Send resume and cover letter to J. Chesler, Corner Flealth Center, 47 N, Huron, Ypsilanti Ml 48197 orjchesler@ cornerhealth.org Bioscience and Pharmaceutical y y y y y y Federal Fuel Tax Analyst Avfuel Corporation, the nation's largest independent supplier of aviation fuels and related support services, has an opening for a detail oriented federal fuel tax analyst to work in our fast paced environment. Responsibilities include the reconciliation of the federal fuel tax general ledgers, 720 biweekly deposit preparations and payment, quarterly 720 return, researching/ resolving identified problems, researching Federal legislation related to aviation/motor fuel, journal entry adjustments, and working with the appropriate tax authorities and internal departments. The federal fuel tax general ledger encompasses thousands of monthly transactions thus one should be comfortable with this volume. Skills Required • Advanced Microsoft Excel • Detail Orientation • Problem solving skills • Working with strict deadlines • Prior general ledger reconciliation experience • Tax return experience a plus (not required) • Microsoft Word • 10 key calculator Education • 4-year Bachelor's degree preferred (Accounting or Aviation- a plus!) Please review our website at www.avfuel.com Forward salary and qualifications to: email: ezucal@avfuel.com fax:734-663-6466 or mail: Human Resources Dept, Avfuel Corporation, PO Box 1387, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1387 EOE/M/F AAAMA Leasing Agent/ Accountant Seasonal FT, for Ann Arbor community. Sales & computer experience encouraged. Please fax resume attn: Accountant position to 734-663-8700 Financial Analyst Colorbok Inc is a leading consumer products company and we sell to major retailers. We are growing at a fast rate and are looking for a special person to join our team. The position Is responsible for financial analysis & research to understand the financial package, write monthly report of financial results, work cross functionally to understand variances, work with dept managers to understand, explain & recommend departmental controls, identify cost saving opportunities and develop actions plans, analyze profitability of sales, and prepare weekly cash forecast. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, 2-4 years financial analysis, distribution or manufacturing experience is preferred. Great Plains and SQL experience Is preferred, strong MS Office skills (especially Excel), analytical skills and communication skills. Please submit your cover letter, resume, salary history and references in MS Word or PDF format to hresources© colorbok.com y y yyy y Compliance Tax Preparer Duties and Requirements • State Fuel/Sales Tax Returns: preparing, filing, and paying • General Ledger Reconciliation: complex • Research and resolving general ledger transactions • Journal entry adjustments • Working with state 8 local taxing authorities Skills Required • Advanced Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Word Internet: web filing • 10 key calculator • Detail Orientation • Problem solving skills • Working with strict deadlines • Prior general ledger reconciliation experience • Tax return experience a plus (not required) Education • 2-year Associate's degree preferred (Accounting a plus!) Please forward resume & salary requirements to: 1} e-mail: ezucal@ avfuei.com 2) fax: 734-663-6466, or 3) mail: HR Dept., AVFUEL CORPORATION. P.O. Box 1387, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1387 EOE/M/F Quality Control Reviewer reviews 100% of data generated by laboratory staff to ensure scientific integrity, accuracy, and completeness of data and final reports for various divisions. Quality Assurance Auditor reviews data generated by laboratory staff to ensure scientific integrity, accuracy, and completeness of data for client final reports. Ensures compliance with protocols, SOPs and relevant regulations. BA/BS in chemistry or related field with 2 years experience in quality control/assurance. Analyst • Immunochemistry Conducts sample analysis, assists in method development and validation projects. Executes complex technical projects within existing analytical methods B.S./B.A. In science (chemistry preferred) with at least 1 year of direct laboratory experience. Equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered. Report Writer Writes Bioanalytical and/or pharmaceutical validation and production final study reports for sponsors. Assists in developing/providing report format improvements and training. B.S. / B.A in technical writing or related science (chemist^ preferred) with minimum of 1 year work experience. Equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered. Business Opportunity The Real Estate Book North America's largest and most successful "Homes for Sale" magazine is offering the chance to be an Independent Distributor of the Ann Arbor area. This market meets the criteria of our other 400 successful territories. Comprehensive training, on-going support help ensure success. Candidate should possess strong sales skills, customer support 8 follow-up. No franchise fees or royalties. Initial start-up and working capital required. Contact Tara Truitt at 770-962-7220. ext 24608 or email ttruitt@treb.com for more information PC TECHNICIAN Software. Development DO YOU want to get a check everytime your neighbor books a flight? $499 start up. Call 313.671.3775 for details. Established Hair Salon 1-94 8 State, Ann Arbor 517-442-3443 Xango Opportunity Meeting - Learn about the fastest growing home-based business. Tues. Feb. 12th. 7pm. Baymont Inn, 4120 Lambert Dr. Howell. Brenda: 810-287-8219 ZOUP! Award winning soups, salads, 8 sandwiches. An INC. 500 8 "Hot Concepts" winner. Limited franchise opportunities now avail in Ann Arbor. 248-663-1111 franchise@20up.com Child Care Employment Infant/Toddler Asst.- Experienced, needed for all ages. Send refs. 8 resume: cozycare58@ hotmail.com Live-in, Non Smoker, permanent applications only. Please call 734-276-7239. AAAAAA FINANCIAL ANALYST Financial advisory firm seeking self-motivated individual to join our team. Primary responsibilities will include investment reporting, database mgmt, billing and assisting advisors with account 8 investment analysis. See www.ris-msc.com. Candidate will have degree in finance or accounting plus excellent analytical 8 excel skills 8 detail-orientated. Send resume to: RIS, Suite 300, 455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. BUDGET ANALYST: NOAA's Great Lakes i Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor, Ml seeks an enthusiastic budget analyst. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required. This is a federal two-year term position open to the public and to status applicants. Starting salary is $48,761 for candidates with no prior fed service. The position will be open until Feb 1, 2008. Apply at www.usajobs.gov, vacancy number OAR-GLERL-2008-0012. The Dept of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. Senior Investment Analyst Financial advisory firm seeking self-motivated individual to join our team. Primary responsibility will be investment analysis, mutual fund research, assisting reps with client portfolio allocation, 8 trading. Please see www.ris-msc.com Industry exp, 8 Series 7 license are advantages but not required. Must have degree in finance or related fields plus excellent analytical, problem-solving 8 excel skills. Send resume to: RIS, 455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Analyst Bioanalytical Operations: Conducts sample analysis, assists in method development and validation projects. Executes complex technical projects within existing analytical methods B.S./B.A. in science (chemistry preferred) with at least 1 year of direct laboratory experience. Equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE/AA BASi, Attn. J. Lynn, 2701 Kent Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47906 hr@bioanalytlcal.com website: w w w . bioanalytical.com NANNIES Experienced nannies needed, competitive salaries, full and part time positions. Kim: 668-6882. Computer and Technical Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and trouble shooting of computer hardware and software in a manufacturing facility of high security lottery products. Qualifications; • Completion of an associate degree in computer applications preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite, 2000 Server/Desktop, WYSE Terminals, account management through GPO and Active Directory • Ability to maintain technical supply inventory for 24/7 operation • Ability to troubleshoot issues and present solutions in a fast pace environment • Ability to communicate effectively with end users • Able to install and maintain Cat5 network cabling and troubleshoot network installation issues • Able to work after hour on-call shifts on a regular basis Pollard Banknote offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume by January 3(), 2008 to: Pollard Banknote 775 James L. Hart Pkwy Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Fax: (734) 482-5024 E-mail: HR ypsilanti® pollardbanknote.com We thank all that apply, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search and Drug Screen SOFTWARE DEVELOPER for our product team. Coding skills must be incredible. Programming ability that is way above normal and demonstrateable. We currently use .NET and SQL Server. Our web based software helps doctors fight cancer. Please send resume and salary requirements to: jobs@smartidworks.com The University of Michigan Health System has an opening for a fulltime, temporary Software Developer. Under general supervision, this person will: build and maintain Web applications and assist endusers with these applications; develop, code, test and debug new and existing software and databases; work with technical staff to understand and resolve software problems; respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements to current environment; demonstrate software; and possibly assist in development of software user manuals. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 5-F years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires proficiency witfa ColdFusion MX, Oracle databases, SQL Server, PL/SQL, JavaScript, CSS, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office products, as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team player, and complete projects by deadline. Experience with CFCs, objects, OOD and Web frameworks, preferred. E-mail resumes to Allison Krieger, kriegera® umich.edu or fax to (734) 615-2169. A non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. AccuMedWeb, an Ann Arbor software development company, is looking for a Product Support Specialist. This person will assist the EMS community with electronic data capture requirements by managing deployments of our product. The qualified candidate will have a strong technical background (web technologies, databases) and excellent communication skills. This position requires direct communication with clients and the ability to develop schedules and perform follow-up activities. Bachelor degree required. Some travel. Please send your resume and salary requirements to: employment® accumedweb.com Construction LIGHT DUTY CONSTRUCTION company in Ypsilanti seeks full time laborer for year round work. Must have valid drivers license, ability to drive stick shift, drug free environment. Please call for application instructions: (248) 335-1118 ext. 206 DRIVER AND MORE Andrews, Ann Arbor's high-performance business products distributor, seeks one positive, high-performance Delivery/Warehouse Associate to help us deliver a bigger bang for every buck. Qualifications include: • Two years experience driving light to medium trucks safely and delivering heavy packages to business customers correctly. • Proven commitment to delighting the customer • Proven team player The successful applicant will work our 6:30am- 3:00pm shift Monday through Friday and will earn a competitive wage plus full benefits.Unusual features of this job include little or no overtime, weekly rotation of routes, and regular interaction with happy customers. If you possess the above qualifications and if you are totally committed to excellence, please call Brittany at 734-665-3333 pomestic Employment Wanted HOUSEKEEPER -2 homes 12-16 hrs/wk, cleaning, laundry, organizing, errands. Busy family needs much help. Energy, initiative, commitment, must have excellent references. Send letters of interest, telephone, brief resume 8 compensation requirements to: Box 245, 2370 E Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 DRIVERS ATTENTION OTR DRIVERS 'Up to $3,000 Sign On •Regional or National •Van/ Flatbed/ Reefer •Affordable Benefits •5% More Paid Miles ROEHLthe TAKE HOME MORE BE HOME MORE Carrier. Students Welcome. Class A required. Training Avail. 888-867-6345 GoRoehl.com Business and Franchise Opportunities AD/Exchange Engineer Ann Arbor-based IT products and services company with 20+ year track record providing comprehensive network solutions to a diverse client base across a wide range of industries seeks an experienced engineer to complement our current team. Ideal candidate is a MCSE or equivalent with good communication and customer relation skills coupled with a strong technical competency in the design, configuration and implementation of SRVR/EXCH 03 including Active Directory and Group Policies. Send resume to: gary@microsrc.com Fax: 734-669-8844 Microbiologist Rapidly growing Toledo medical product/medical technology testing 8 consulting co, seeking Microbiologist to perform client sponsored studies. For more info/ full description about LexaMed See careers at www.lexamed.net For immediate consideration please email resume to: Rocile Parton Lexamedhr® lexamed.net Student Information Application Specialist Please visit the Lenawee fSD website www.lisd.us for more information. Background checks will be conducted. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Web Analyst (Part-time) This position is key player in the Web Services work to maintain the content on official WCC website(s) and email newsletters. Minimum qualifications; 15 credits of coursework in website design/maintenance that included hands-on experience coding HTML/CSS and uploading files to a UNIX server; or equivalent experience, experience with a language such as PHP, ASP, or JSP evidenced by the ability to view source XHTML/PHPcode, recognize code constructs, find content that needs to be updated, and make necessary changes, or coordinate with appropriate staff to do so, while maintaining page integrity. Hourly rate is $15.53; up to 20 hours per week. Interested persons should email resume to tomreed@wccnet.edu by January 25, 2008. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.org/jobs 734-973-3497. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Systems Programmer Analyst The University of Michigan Medical Center Information Technology (MCIT) Core Image Services team designs, customizes, distributes, and supports the operating system and enterprisewide applications for 18,000-f- desktops, laptops and tablets at the UMHS. We are currently seeking a Systems Programmer Analyst. The successful candidate will have a well.-rounded computing and networking background with Indepth knowledge and • experience supporting and using standard technologies. More than 3 yrs experience using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003. This includes infrastructure server design/capacity planning, software distribution, and client support. Bachelor's degree and 3- 5 years relevant experience;, or equivalent combination of relevant education and exp. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certification. Systems Management Server 2003 experience. 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Previous college/university experience strongly preferred. Work schedule includes daytime, occasional evening and weekend hours. Salary range commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include health, life, vision, dental, prescription drug, retirement, paid time off and tuition remission. Send cover letter, resume, and references to; Siena Heights University, Human Resource Dept, 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr Adrian, Ml 49221. Electronic submissions are encouraged (shu]obs@ sienaheights.edu). EOE. Certified Teacher for elementary 8 middle school students for home schooling program. Fax resume to: 734-448-0130 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS Teachers Assistants 8 Substitutes for Preschool 8 Infant/Toddler classrooms. Exp. required. Pick-up application or send resume to: Saline Early Childhood Center, 5939 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline, Ml 48176. 734-429-9292 y y y y y y ESL Tutors The Ann Arbor Public School District, a culturally diverse university community, is seeking ESL Tutors to provide support in the classroom. Qualifications include the ability to speak more than one language, with preference for Japanese, Hebrew, Mandin- ’ go, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Turkish. A Bachelor's degree and teaching experience are preferred. We encourage you to visit our web site at www.aaps.k12.mi.us to access a complete list of duties and responsibilities. Criminal history checks including fingerprints are required as a condition of employment. Interested persons should submit a completed application to Administrative and Human Resource Services, Ann Arbor Public Schools, 2555 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or Fax 734-997-1046. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Electrical/Antenna Design Engineer Ypsilanti, Ml area Duties: Use antenna/ RF-circuit design tools antenna/RF-circuit measurement equipment to design/test antennas; perform near/far-field measurement;apply EM theory to antenna/RFcircuit engineering/ design. Write/present reports Min Req: MSEE, 42 months designing antennas/RF circuits (VHF/UHF/L-band w/in 300 MHzto18GHz range; GPS, cellular, Satellite, and UWB) using Antenna/RF-circuit, design software, 3D modeling tools and hardware. Send/ Fax resume to:scis!o@ us.agc-automotive.com 734. 547.0750. Mechanical Engineer Black 8 Veatch, Ann Arbor, Ml. Prepare design for assigned power plant system Including analysis, calculations, research, selection, layout, etc. Submit resume online at www.bv.com, click on Careers Link. Must reference Requisition #046843 for this specific position. EOE. M/F/V/D.. AAAAAA DRIVERS Wanted ASAP $1-5K Sign on OTR. $$$Top Pay$$$ 800-356-1802 Driver Trainees Needed At Werner Enterprises! Earn $700 plus per week 401K and Benefits No experience needed! CDL and Job Ready In 3 weeks at Nu-Wayl 2 training sites No money down! Carrier may cover costs! 1-888-690-0133 OWNER/OPERATORS Semi-OTR High percentage, home wkly, health plan available, steady work 888-887-4678 Dee iWheels Logistics YOUR TRUCK OUR TRAILER 10 Owner Operators needed. Daily Dedicated Automotive Freight. Lima, OH - Louisville, KY and Return. Saline, Ml - Scarborough, ON and Return. Min 500 miles daily @ .88 plus FSC. 10 yr. old tractor or newer to qualify. Please call for more details 1-866-334-6200X2225 or 1-519-808-4165 INFANT TODDLER CAREGIVER To expand young children's experiences, develop social, intellectual, language 8 physical coordination skills. Competitive wage/benefits. STONY CREEK PRESCHOOL 734-213-2488 or 734-439-8588 Employment Wanted Home Health Aide, 24yrs. exp. Also avail for private duty in nursing homes 8 assisted living. Refs avail. 734-845-0152 Honest 8 dependable certified nurse aide Looking to assist elderly needing personal care. Have refs. 734-253-2430 Mature Appointment Setter SEEKS, P/T salaried position. 734-769- 6956 Leave message. Reliable person to assist in caring for your loved ones. Pets, child or parent, Ann Arbor Area, references, PT, 734-769-5505 PROJECT ENGINEERS We are a world leader in lawn and garden, lift truck 8 off the road equipment seating is looking to expand our engineering staff. Idea) candidate will possess a BSME with 5yr minimum experience in design/ development of new products, design of mechanisms, structrual components, stampings, tubular components 8 plastic. Experience with seating, urethane foam, and soft trim would be a plus. We offer competitive wage, excellent health insurance, 401 (k) and bonus program. Please send resume to: M -23891 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER Immediate opening for a degreed Quality engineer with a minimum of 3 years direct experience in 1809000:2000 Quality Management System, PPAP, supplier control, process control and the use of statistical tools for problem solving. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a scientific/business field with a working knowledge of both statistics and an 1809001:2000 quality management system. Experience in internal auditing, FMEA, APQP, problem solving, as well as an ability for self-direction and good communication will be considered a plus. Please send resume to: M- 23892 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Food Service Employment Engineering Electrical/Antenna Design Engineer Ypsilanti, Ml area Duties: Use antenna/RFcircuit design tools and measurement equipment to design/test antennas; perform near/far-field measurement; apply EM theory to antenna/RFcircuit engineering/ design, write/present reports. Min Req: M8EE, 42 months design antennas/RF circuits (VHF/UHF/L-band w/in 300 MHz to 18 GHz range; GP8, cellular, 8atellite, and UWB) using Antenna/RF-circuit design software, 3D mocfeling tools and hardware. 8end/Fax resume to scislo@us.ageautomotive. com 734. 547.0750 Electrical/Antenna Design Engineers Ypsilanti, Ml area Duties: Use antenna/ RF-circuit design tools antenna/RF-circuit measurement equipment to design/test antennas; perform near/far-field measurement;apply EM theory to antenna/RFcircuit engineering/ design. Write/present reports Min Req: M8EE, 42 months designing antennas/RF circuits (VHF/UHF/L-band w/in 300 MHz to 18 GHz range; GP8, cellular, 8atellite, and UWB) using Antenna/RF-circuit, design software, 3D modeling tools and hardware. 8end/ Fax resume to:scislo@ us.agc-automotive.com 734. 547.0750. Arby's of Milan now looking to fill PT day and evening hours. Great hours. Apply in person: 1189 Dexter, Milan. Chelsea Arctic Breakaway Interviewing for all positions apply in person 3-5 pm Tuesday through Friday in The Arctic Coliseum, 501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea Experienced 8ervers wanted. Flex hrs Apply in person, 300 Detroit St Ann Arbor Argieros Italian Restaurant_____ LINE COOK Full time/part time. Exp Req. Apply within from 1-4pm. Dexter's Pub 8114 Main Street. No Phone Calls Please. Seeking Energetic Team Members. Award winning cafe/ coffee house. 2 locations in Ann Arbor. Flexible hours call today. 734-223-7828__________ Waitstaff - Pine Creek Golf Course now taking applications. Apply in person at 50521 Huron River Dr., Belleville. General Miscellaneous Employment Mechanical Engineer Degree with limited experience. Creative with desire to learn In manufacturing, sensing world. 24-year-old Brighton, Ml company with long term growth opportunity. E-mail: promess® promessinc.com or mall to: P.O. Box 748, Brighton, Ml 48116. Activism Jobs with the Sierra Club $350-$550/week Fight Global Warming! *Work with Great People! *Career Opportunities and Benefits Available *FT/PT Avail jobsthatmatter.org Call Alex 734-332-4464 MAINTENANCE TECH Full-time, for Ypsilanti apt. community. Experience preferred. Please call 734-483-6007, or fax resume to 734-483-6008 B 6 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.inlive.com/classifieds THE LiVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 Account Reps A Grand Opening MAKE 2008 GREAT! I $400-J600/WK PER COMPANY PROGRAM Due to recent openings of new locations and offices, our company is actively seeking men and women to start work immediately! Permanent full-time positions in all departments. Earn paid vacations, bonuses, and Incentives. Call 734-389-0303. Activism 734-222-6347 LOVE YOUR JOB! Work with Clean Water Action. Protect the earth 8 Get Paid! Mon-Fri; 2-10:30pm FT/PT, training 8 benefits. $375- $ 5 0 0 /w k ALIGNMENT TECH Certification and experience in alignment a must. Commision pay, other certifications welcome. Call 734-697-2424 Auto Parts Counter- Busy store seeking exp knowledgeable counter person, but may be willing to train. Qualified individual with other customer service exp. Apply: SG Imported carparts 1948 W. Stadium Blvd.__________ AUTO SERVICE ADVISOR 8 ASSISTANT 8 AUTO TECH 485-3606. AUTO TECH Busy Chevrolet store needs. E)merienced/ Certified Tech. Contact Brian Edelen Lafontaine Chevrolet 734-426-4677 or bvedelen@comcast.net All inquires confidential tV Auto Tech- FT, busy Saline repair facility. Must be certified, diagnostic exp helpful. Salary/ Benefits Nbg. (734) 429-9555 AUTO TECHNICIAN Aggressive, experienced tech sought to grow with us. Successful applicant will be licensed and have a clean driving record. Competitive compensation package, email resume to: jobs@ convenienceauto.com BARN/MAINTENANCE WORKER - 25 hrs. per/wk. $8-9/per hr. Horse exp. required. Dexter (734) 426-7041 Campus area retailer has immediate opening for mature, enthusiastic 8 artistic individual. Must be reliable 8 good with customers. 13-15 Nickels Arcade. Stop by and lets talk___________________ Campus area retailer has immediate opening for mature, enthusiastic 8 artistic individual. Must be reliable 8 good with customers. 13-15 Nickels Arcade. Stop by and lets talk Customer Service I positions avail immediately. No exp necessary, we will train, starting pay $11/hr. Please call 1-604- 716-5193,1-604-716-5798 DATA PROCESSORS needed no expereince nessassary, will train, pA and fA avail, please call 1-877-642-3316 Dry Cleaners in Belleville need P/T staff to service customers. Must have good customer service skills. 734-482-2500 or 313-478-2328__________ FIELD TECHNICIAN TriMedia Consultants is looking to hire a Field Technician to assist, coordinate with, and support project management personnel in the implementation and completion of environmental engineering, civil engineering, and industrial hygiene projects. Preferred qualifications Include: Associate in Applied Science degree (or 3 years experience in related field) Abilt^ to work non-traditional work hours and travel as necessary Competitive pay and benefits package. Apply online at www.trimediajobs.com METER READERS Immediate openings to read utility meters. No exp needed. Good pay, paid training. Benefits avail. Applications taken Wed 1/28, 10am-2pm at 4325 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor. Movie extras earn up to $150 a day. Exp not required people needed to work in TV 8 film production. 888-706-7382 Movie extras earn up to $150 a day. Exp not required people needed to work in TV 8 film production. 888-706-7382 NOW HIRING GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES Computer and customer service experience required. Must apply within. Comfort Inn 8 Suites, 3501 S. State St, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Planet Fitness is now hiring For the following positions: • Front Counter Mon-Frl 10p-5a, 5a-1p, 9a-3p, 2p-10p, 3p-9p, Sat 8 Sun 7a-7p • Cleaner- Mon-Fri 11p-7a Sat 8 Sun 11p-7a Apply in person Only at 2748 Washtenaw - Fountain Plaza Behind Big Boy Painter Exp only! Int/Ext Own transportation/ Hand tools, PT Position, travel required, verifiable employment history. 517-745-0360 POLLUTION CONTROL Department. $15 to start. No experience needed. Call Mon 8Tues, 10-5. 313-382-6022. HEAD SWIM COACH Travis Pointe Country Club requires a Head Swim Coach for their summer program. This is a seasonal position starting May 19 and ending July 27. Practice schedule will be in the evenings while school is still in session, but will change to mornings, 9 am-12:30 pm with competitions on Saturdays. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of coaching (preferably as a head swim coach), superior teaching abilities, excellent people skills, experience working with children of all ages, ability to work with volunteer parent committees, ability to supervise and direct assistant coaches, and ability to organize and plan workouts and meet line-ups. Knowledge of Wise Swim League, and a country club swim environment are assets. Respond by email to Kara Smith, Aquatics Director: ksmith@travis pointe.com by Feb. 3. POOL ATTENDANT P/T for Ann Arbor apts. Must have reliable trans. 8 prior exp 734-973-0640 Production Associate Interested In joining a dynamic company that creates innovative products for medical 8 dental professionals all over the world? If so, we invite you to learn more about us! We are a ( Accepting Applications Ann Arbor company has many positions available. $ 5 5 0 /w e e k per company program. • Spokesmodels • Office Help • Carpet Cleaners • Canvassers • Set-up and Display • Telemarketers • Sales "Attitude must be positive" Call Clay 734-389-0202 Independent Contractors Ann nology mfg company seeking entry-level Production Associates who are detail-oriented, can work well with their hands 8 able to work in multiple areas of a production environment. We offer competitive salary 8 benefits, as well as potential profit-sharing bonuses, within a teamfriendly atmosphere. Please e-mail resume to HR@surgitel.com or fax your resume to: "HR" at (734) 662-0520 RECEPTIONIST Delta's Salon is looking for a mature, professional individual interested in a long term commitment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, mornings/eves/wknds. This position will turn into a 9-5 manager position. Please apply only if you can meet all positions required. Fax resume to: Delia Hamilton: 734-426-0319 CAREERS YOU CAN BANK ON! F la g s t a r B a n k Immediate opening for the following position in Ann Arbor: Part-Time Customer Service Representative As a top performing financial institution, we can only achieve greatness with the help of our dynamic team of employees. Are you up to the challenge? We are actively recruiting individuals who have superior customer service and communication skills. These high-energy team members will be successful in demonstrating a consultative approach by identifying customer needs with practical solutions. Your experience in sales will be highly regarded! Join our rapidly growing team, and you will • Be employed by a prestigious financial institution with a strong market position. • Enjoy an attractive, market-driven salary plus performance bonuses. • Have advancement opportunities based on performance and not tenure. • Receive an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and morel To learn more about this position, as well as other positions currently available at Flagstar Bank, please visit our website at www.flagstar.com to apply. Flagstar Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC w/tools. Day shift. 734-786-3757 INTERPRETER Global Linguistics, Inc. is looking for interpreters for court proceedings in the Ann Arbor area for the following languages: Sign Language, Spanish, French, Chinese, Somali, Wolof, and Hindi. Any other language pairs are welcome to apply. Send resume to: gl_projects@ sbcgtobal.net or mall to P.O. Box 130-522 Ann Arbor, Ml 48113. LAB TECHNICIAN ENVIRONMENTAL Sr. Service Am. has a position for an older adult (age 55-I-) to work at the US ERA in Ann Arbor. Duties; maintain inventory of stabilized weighed Pm filters;, weigh filters, make database entries, maintain lab consumables, general lab upkeep. Required: age 55; HS or above, high degree of precision; excellent organizational skills, MS Office SW competence. F/T, Pay $9.80/hr. -f- benefits. Email resume to seepmi@ssa-i.org or fax 734-528-4281 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ LANDSCAPE CREW SUPERVISOR. Minimum 5 yrs. exp. 734-944-3450 RECIEVER 30 - 32 hrs a week + benefits. Must be able to lift 70 lbs. Computer skills helpful will train. Apply online at www.nebooks.com SECRET SHOPPERS Needed to Evaluate Local Businesses 8 Restaurants Flex Hours, Training Provided 1-800-585-9024 ext 6874 Set-up 8 Programmer for Leadwell Machine Center. 5 years exp. W/Fanuc controllers. Paid health ins, holidays, 401k plan. Send resume via e-mail to: sande1972@yahoo.com, fax 734-525-3204, or mail 32920 Industrial Rd, Livonia, Ml 48150 Snow Removal Crews,, Sidewalk Crews 8 Drivers. Hriy. rate $10- $15/hr.734-913-0988. SOCIAL SERVICES - Are you ready for a change? St. J o m ph's Indian School in Chamber lain. South Dakota seeks: FamI ly Service Counselors provides student counseling and coordi nation of clinical services. MA in Counseling, Sociology or Psy chology. Houseparents create a family oriented environment for our students. BS/BA or experience. Salary and full benefits includes: Generous Vacation, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement. Call (600)568- 4434, Fax (605)234-3390, E-mail hrdept@stio.org Website' www.stto.org. EOE STYLIST WANTED Are you looking for a professional change for yourself 8 your clients? With the highest quality of products and services. In the growing Howell area, we can help you take your business to the next level. Call: 517-540-1420 Eliza Rielle Salon/Spa Medical and Dental Maintenance SCORERS Foreman Full-time day shift position for Foreman with job site supervision/ coordination experience. Primary responsibilities Include supervising maintenance staff, coordinating facility maintenance functions and service/maintenance of facility systems. Must have current Skilled Trade Certification (I.e. HVAC or Electrical, etc). Must have or be eligible for CDL licensure. Qualified candidates may apply to Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 W. Middle St. Chelsea. Email resume to bdicamillo@umrc.com or fax resume: 734-475- 2055. EOE, M/F/H Bachelors degree in any field required. Scorers are hired per project. Paid training! Hiring for two projects at this time. First begins early April with day and evening positions, second begins mid May, day shift only. Monday through Friday work until projects end. $10.70 per hour. Call 734-544-7686 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for more information. Measurement Incorporated, Ypsilanti Contact Lens Technician- Patient care duties include testing, training 8 communications. Maintain product inventory 8 equipment. Professional, friendly attitude 8 appearance. Must be detail oriented 8 organized. Experience preferred or will train right candidate. Fax resume to 734-930-2390 or email: closgood® bennettoptometry.com RECEPTIONIST for dental office. P.O. Box 2626 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 or 734-662-3222 PTA Private out patient rehab facility. PT/FT. West suburbs. Fax resume: 248-486-3318 CABLE INSTALLERS ... Positions avail immedi- We are a growing ately. Excellent pay, trav- Arbor medical tech- g| expected, experience helpful, will train right person, reliable work truck req. Please call Eric 517-294-3894 WANTED: Independent Contractor Need Extra Money? Want a Flexible Schedule? Independent 8 Self Starter? If You Are: ★ 18 years or older if Have a car (reliable transportation) ★ Valid Drivers License ★ Current Auto Insurance ★ Can work any day of the week ★ Available now ★ Have a flexible schedule ★ A go getter if Dependable ★ Has a great way with people ★ Enjoy the outdoors ★ Work with little supervision if Different targeted area each week (Mondays) COMMISSION SALES. Give us a call. Start training immediately, earn money now! PAID WEEKLY! Call Terry Bartrum, Home Delivery Sales Specialist at 734-994- 6538 or email me at: tbartrum@ annarbornews.com ***ONLY SERIOUS CANDATIATES NEED TO APPLY*** **MUST MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA** ♦BACKGROUND CHECK* £ 2 !> ■Sort’tnltv Hueetiilill A young innovative healthcare provider, dedicated to excellence, devoted to a mission of quality care. Select Specialty Hospital - Ann Arbor is part of a national network of acute care facilities with specialized treatments and innovative solutions for patients. RN ■ Case Manager Currently seeking a Case Manager, full time hours a week. Responsible for pro-active fiscal and patient case management, internal marketing, referral processes, discharge planning and utilization review. Negotiations with payors and referral sources requiring superior communication skills. Nursing licensure required. Prior case management experience preferred. For professionals seeking a different kind of hospital, Select Specialty Hospitals offer an exciting work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive medical benefit package. « Please forward resume to: Human Resources SSH - Ann Arbor Fax (734) 712-0505 cbaker@selectmedicalcorp.com Receptionist needed for Endodontic practice. Exprience required. Answering phones/BillIng Fax 734-429-0502 Huron Valley Endodontics mnakfoor@hotmail.com, (734)429-3850 CLINIC CLERICAL SUPPORT, FTw/benefits Provide support to nursing staff, maintain clinical records, patient tracking, reminder calls 8 other clinic support. Excellent organizational 8 communication skills, exp with Excel 8 data entry. 3yrs previous exp working in a clinic or health setting providing support or record keeping. EOE. Resume to B. Sullivan, Corner Health Center, 47 N Huron Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 FAX (734)484-3100 G r e a t C a r G r e a t C a r e G r e a t C a r e e r Medical Sales Professional ANN ARBOR AREA # 1 P r im a ry P ro v id e r o f H om e H e a lth c a r e in W a s h te n a w C o u n ty (www.medicare.gov/hhcompare/home.asp) E x c e lle n t C om p e n s a t io n , in c lu d in g a s ig n if ic a n t in c e n t iv e o p p o r tu n ity , B e n e fits a n d C o m p a n y C a r T ru s te d b y m o re th a n 1 ,7 0 0 M ic h ig a n P h y s ic ia n s 5 Years Medical Sales Experience Required E-mail your resume to: re s um e s@ g lh h s .c om o r fa x it to: 5 1 7 - 7 8 0 - 9 7 0 0 EOE G r e a t y L a k e s H o m e H e a l t h a n d H o s p i c e A N D H o m e M e d i c a l E q u i p m e n t 800-379-1600 GreatLakesHomeHealtti.com T0P{:5f - ^ I n c . 5 GD Clerical Clerical help needed for Orthopedic surgery Practice In Ann Arbor area. Excellent opportunity and benefits. Send resume to M- 23889 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 A tten tio n CNAs Chelsea Retirement Communities Opportunities Available! I We are currently in search of compassionate, excellent and reliable new team members. Part-time and Full-time positions available on our afternoon shift. Per diem positions are also available on all shifts. CRC offers excellent benefits for full-time staff. Apply in person at Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 W. Middle, Chelsea, FAX your resume to 7^-475-2055 or email to bdicamillo@umrc.com For more information about CRC, please visit our website at www.umrc.com EOE M/F/H Medical Receptionist - P/T (16 hrs/week) for busy plastic surgery practice. Previous medical receptionist experience preferred. Send resume to: Administrator PO Box 994-R5001. Ann Arbor 48106. or fax to: 734-712-2312. or email to: cprs@cprs-aa.com RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST SPECIALIST CUSTOMER CARE Mitchell Home Medical has an exciting opportunity for a motivated selfstarter. Qualified candidate must be a detailoriented multi-tasker in our fast-paced environment. FT with great salary and benefits, including 401 (k). Customer Care: Interacting w/patients 8 referral sources via phone and in person for home medical equipment and supplies. Physician office setting and insurance verification experience a plus. Computer experience, great social and communication skills required. Come join our Care Team! Email your resume to: hr@mitchellhome medical.com or fax: 734-572-1072. West Michigan H e a r t LEAntRS IN CARDIAC CARE Mid-Level Providers Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners Join a Team of Premier Leaders in Cardiac Care At West Michigan Heart our Mission is to provide compassionate and efficient cardiovascular care of the highest quality, to promote professional relationships and to provide leadership in education and clinical research. Full-time opportunities are available which will cover our affiliate sites at Spectrum Meijer Heart Center, Saint Mary's and Blodget. Scope of responsibilities includes general cardiology patient care in collaboration with and under the direction of a cardiologist including initial cardiac patient consultations, supervision of diagnostic testing, preparation of admission orders, and medical care oversight of hospitalized patients. Must hold appropriate PA or NP Michigan credentials and a minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital setting. Interested candidates please email your CV at careers® wmheart.com West Michigan Heart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REHAB THERAPISTS AGILITY HEALTH Agility Health is growing and we now have new opportunities for various rehabilitation disciplines to work in Saline. SLPs, PTs, PTAs, OTs 8 COTAs are needed for full-time, part-time and PRN. Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist Specialist, 2nd shift. Interested applicants must possess, at minimum, an Agility Health has been Associate's Degree in providing patient- Radiography and ARRT oriented, rehabilitation Registry. Position may services since 1968 and involve performing other offers competitive com Join a team committed to quality patient care and professional growth. modalities including Mammography, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and/or a variety of clinical and clerical functions including phlebotomy, EKG, registration and nursing assistance. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates may fax a resume to 517-423-9799, ATTN: Clinical Recruiter, or apply online at the Career pensation and benefits. Please email resumes to jobs@agilityhealth.com or fax to 800-311-6193. For more Information please cal) 800-876-1041 X5016. E.O.E. Office and Clerical a d m in is t r a t iv e ASSISTANT Seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant Opportunities section of to join our busy medical www.promedica.org practice. The successful candidate will provide support to office physicians by managing appointment schedules, telephone calls 8 EOE Member of KUiVli2/JJlL<A completing other miscel- "'yr HEALTH SYSTEM laneous clerical tasks. Competitive salary and Registered Nurse - F/T for busy plastic surgery practice including both clinic and OR responsibilities. Must have excellent communication 8 interpersonal skills, be flexible 8 a team player. Operating room experience required. Excellent salary 8 benefits.Send resume to: Administrator PO Box 994-R5001. Ann Arbor 48106. or fax to: 734-712-2312. or email to: cprs@cprs-aa.com benefits. Interested candidates should fax cover letter and resume to Practice Administrator 734-712-0088. A ppointm ent Setters! Ann Arbor business is hiring for full time 8 permanent positions. Enjoyable work environment and our people earn an average of $400-$750 per week per company program. Call 389-0300 HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/persona! care. Fax resume/letter of intent 734-424-9598 REGISTERED NURSES Emergency Services, Behavioral Heafth, Head Pain Occupational Therapist for busy Dexter Therapy clinic. PT/FT. No weekends. Call 734-426-3768. Fax resume734-426-1406 Pharmacy Walgreens/OptionCare- a leader in specialty pharmacy distribution has an immediate opening in Ann Arbor, Ml for: PHARMACIST FULL-TIME This opportunity will appeal to self-directed professionals looking to impact patient care through provision of safe, appropriate pharmacy services. You will be called upon to coordinate patient services with the Nursing department, monitor patient progress towards goals and educate patients and caregivers on appropriate medical use. At least one year in a mail-order, retail or specialty setting. You must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy, licensed and in good standing with the board of pharmacy. REGISTERED NURSE Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5p. Be a member of a fast paced, challenging environment professional team providing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to adults w/severe, persistent mental illness. Experience w/Mpulation Temporary, part time (30 required. Substance hrs/wk) assistant editor Assistant Editor for busy legal education department, located at the Universily of Michigan, Duties include editing and formatting submissions, data entry, and abuse exp. preferred. Ml RN license 8 driver's license required. 37.5 hrs/wk w/rotated on call. Excellent salary 8 employer paid benefits w/13 holidays/yr. Cover letter 8 resume: HR Dept general administrative Monroe Community duties as assigned. Pre- Mental Health Authority, vious editing experience, PO Box 726, Monroe, Ml excellent attention to 48161-0726, by Jan 31st. detail, and proficiency In Microsoft word. Excel, ______________________ PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat required. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. To apply, send your resume to awienert@optioncare.net or fax to (734) 929-0302. EOE. Excellent opportuni^ to work in an outstanding healthcare organization ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for in-patient satisfaction! CCH is located just •15 minutes from Ann Arbor, beautifully situated on 183 wooded acres, offers a collegial, ______________________ professional environment in which to practice your nursing skills. The hospital offers highly competitive salary and extensive benefit package. Part-time and full-time positions available, afternoon and midnight shifts. Work with an organization that really cares. Please apply on-line at: www.optioncare.com/re cruitment Physician Wanted (M D /D O ) W W W . cch.org Department of Human Resources ChetMa 77B Sou tCho Mmaminu nSHtivn Ht o^jital Otoina. Ml 4811fr^13t9 wurw.cch.ory Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer Internal med office in Ann Arbor seeks qualified physicians. No nights/no weekends/no call. Great opportunity. Fax CV: 248-282-0321 RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Ml and Herrick Medical Center in Tecumseh, Ml are seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position (72 hours per pay period), combination of day and night shifts. This position covers both Medical Centers, ideal applicant must have, at minimum, an Associate's degree from an approved Respiratory Therapy program, RRT credentials from the National Board of Respiratory Care, a Michigan license in Respiratory Therapy and have BCLS certification (ACLS preferred). We offer excellent wages and benefits. We also have Respiratory Therapy Resource Pool positions for work on a contingency basis. (These are no-benefits positions.) Qualified candidates may fax a resume to 517-423-9799, Attn: Clinical Recruiter, or apply online at the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE P R O M E D I C A ■'~r HEALTH SYSTEM Human Resources Commercial Water Specialist Wanted: Knowledge of water treatment, ability to size systems for commercial applications, computer literate, gleaming personalrty,sales ability,and a minimum of 3 years experience. Must be positive with a team member approach to projects, and fellow team members. Please send resume and salary requirements to qtprp100@yahoo.com. Custodians, PT Ann Arbor/Dexter areas. Days 8 evenings. 734-930-0000 Customer Service CARPET CLEANERS • Full-time/permanent positions with room for advancement • $500+/wk per company program CALL TODAY - Start Right Away! 734-389-0303 Customer Service Rep $14.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section MAINTENANCE We are looking for a dependable person who will be responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of property grounds, facilities and equipment. General knowledge of maintenance 8 minor repair work preferred. Valid driver's license 8 good driving record required. Starting pay $12/hr. Medical benefits 8 401(k) Fax resume734-663-0956 or in person: Scio Farms Estates. 6655 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. Warehouse Management Opening with Ann Arbor skilled trade installation and service organization. Responsibilities include deliveries, shipping, receiving, inJentory control 8 asset mgmt. Must pass DOT physicei 8 drug screen,have clean MVR 8chauffer's license 8 proficient computer skills. Send resume in confidence: searchingfor acareer@hotmail.com IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! $14.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section MANAGER - Full-time, for adult foster care. 734-995-5766. call 4-8pm WILL TRAIN Corp. expanding need to fill 9 FT/PT positions. No exp. nec. If not making $700/wk call 734-622-8299. Conditions apply. The Health s Fsness Certef Currently accepting resumes for the following positions at The Health 8 Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College Exercise Instructor: Floor Aerobics, Spinning, Water Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Swim Instructors and Sales Associate, PT To apply online, please visit the employment link on our website www.wccfitness.org D A R T P/T Medical Office Manager- Min. 2 years experience, Quickbooks, people skills. Beautiful office 8 great coworkers. Letter 8 resume to: omedical@yahoo.com. Our elite orthodontic office is looking for an EXP. DENTAL ASST., . who is interested in working w/nice doctors, in a challenging 8 diverse environment. We offer great hrs 24/32, a beautiful office, friendly staff 8 good starting wage. If you are interested in a long-term career opportunity please contact us at: (734) 668-0401 P/T Vet assistant/ receptionist for animal clinic. Email resume to: ypsivet@comcast.net DOING THE SAME JOB OVER AND OVER? Modern dental practice in Ypsilanti seeking business assistant to help our practice grow. Superb communication skills and love for a multi-tasked job are essential. Dental experience preferred. Excellent salary and benefits. To learn more call 734-480-0033. Dart C ontainer o f Michigan is a world leader in the manufacture o f disposable polystyrene food service items. O u r commitment to excellent customer service and outstanding quality combine to create an atmosphere o f achievement, success and opportunity. Training Specialist Are you an experienced trainer looking for a new challenge? This full-time position includes presenting and facilitating primarily classroom training to supervisory and non-supervisory employees at all Dart U.S. and Canadian production facilities and corporate offices. Requirements o f this position include a BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources or a training-related field, and three years’ experience in classroom training. Two years o f supervisory experience or experience training in a leadership or communication skills course is required. Training experience in a production facility is preferred. Must have excellent presentation/ platform and facilitation skills, and top-notch written and verbal communication skills. Proficient PC skills, including M icrosoft Word and PowerPoint, are required, along with ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the w ork time (including nights and weekends). Responsibilities include: make recommendations regarding purchase and/or development of training materials; assist in the design and/or development of written course materials for new or existing training programs; schedule and coordinate facility and travel arrangements; present and/or facilitate existing and new training programs; select and/or develop follow-up training initiatives and materials to assist in long-term learning and retention. We offer competitive wages and a complete benefits package. To apply for this position, please apply on-line at w w w .d a rt.jo b s . Dart Container — Position #18A 500 Hogsback Road Mason, M I EOE At HCR Manor Care, we're thoroughly committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care. In fact, you won't find professionals more dedicated to ensuring their patients achieve their highest level of function and quality of life than right here. Discover the atmosphere that will have you reaching higher. Join us. RNs LPNs RN Nurse Manager Day and Midnight Shifts available. We are also offering on-the-spot interviews! We offer excellent benefits too, including medical, dental, and 401(k)! Find more of everything you want in your career. Join us! EEO/Drug-Free Employer 1 Interested candidates please contact: ' Heartland Health Care Center of Ann Arbor, 4701 E. Huron River Drive; Ann Arbor, Ml 48105; Ph: 734-975-2600; Fax: 734-677-5857. Apply online at www.hcr-manorcare.com H C R ’M a n o r C a r e Heartland ■ ManorCare ■ Arden Courts l i PEOPLE I STRENGTH | C O M M ITM EN T Send resume and references from previous editing experience to Carrie Husse, ICLE, 1020 Greene St, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1444. No phone calls please. A work sample will be required. University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. Clerical/ Switchboard Busy GM dealership in Ann Arbor has immediate full time opening available. Competitive pay and benefits available. Send resume to: mtocco@ suburbancollection.com Customer Service Rep FT Needed for local photography firm. Qualified person should have customer service exp., problem solving abilities 8 be able to handle multiple phone lines. Needs computer Exp 8 be dependable. If you are looking for a casual fun working environment, call Debbie at 734-677-3400 M-F 9-4. CUSTOMER SERVICE We are a growing industrial hydrolic products distributor seeking an energetic, detail oriented person with experience In customer service for our Ann Arbor location. Good customer phone skills 8 computer experience necessary. Excellent benefits including: health 8 dental insurance, 401 (k) plan. Email resumes including salary requirements to: mdigeronimo@ stauffusa.com Office Assistant Needed Risk management company in downtown Ann Arbor is seeking an energetic, part time office assistant. Must be very computer proficient in all Microsoft applications, must be able to multitask and possess excellent organizational skills, must be very self directed and take initiative to get the job down. Send resumes to: Lisa O'Neill 201 S. Main St. Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. or email lisa.o'neill@ chelsearhone.com ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Student Development Transcript Support Staff (Part time) Manage the front desk and setting a positive, friendly tone for people coming into the office. Knowledge of Washtenaw Community College and its resources, excellent customer skills, and proficient in Word, Excel, Access, Internet and email a must. 15 hours per week at $9.90/hour. Interested persons should email resume to StudentActPt® wee net.edu by-Feb 4, 2008. **An official WCC application form is not needed to apply for this position. If you are chosen for this position you will need to complete an application at that time. For job postings and application materials see our website at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs 734-973-3497 AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS! B7 SUBURBAN ANN ARBOR 1 - 8 6 6 -5 9 B -5 2 0 0 Save SUBURBAN 2008 Cadillac CTSAWD Luxury collection edition! Ultra view sunroof, 6 disc CD player. Bose. Heated seats, much more! SUBURBAN CM FAMILY MEMBERS EVERYONE ELSE ^ 3 5 9 - * 4 3 6 * 2007 H3 Tactical Auto,4x4, Full Power,tube $'3 A 1 steps and much ntore!!! Last One! P24775"F2S975" 2007 Cadillac STS Leather, Keyless Ignition, and much more!!! HBUCteirMCe! Was $42,995 ^33,997 S 3 5 7 5 1 * * GM FAMILY MEMBERS . EVERYONE ELSE 2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD Includes Leather, Power Sunroof, 2 2 ” Chrome Wheels and much more!!! GM FAMILY MEMBERS *Plus, tax, title, plates and GMS Discount. 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Excel and Word experience a must. $11-$13/hr plus benefits. Fax resume to 734-434-6699 or mail to FIR, 5075 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or e-mail to jengelmeier© aacp.nceusa.com. EOE. SEEKING FULL TIME OFFICE MANAGER/SALES SUPPORT This role is an integral part of our team; the right candidate will be challenged daily but Will find personal and professional growth in a truly creative and unique environment Position offers training in all aspects of the business; editorial, sales (print/online/ event marketing), circulation and customer service. Possible advancement opportunities after proven success in I current role. Sample job functions: • Reception duties. • Assist Management with special projects and a variety of diverse tasks. • Run sales reports and generate comparisons for review, • Formulate monthly commission reports for Account Executives. • Implement and manage office technology. • Administer daily functions of office (mall, supply ordering, timesheets etc). • Serve as backup support for Circulation department. • Coordinate production flow of art work from Sales to Design department. Skills required: • Possess excellent computer and technology skills (Candidate will work in several databases) • Comprise above average Excel knowledge (I.e. Formulas, Macro's, Linked Worksheets). • Aptitude to work with numbers, accounting experience preferred • Quick to learn, eager to listen • Exude a "can do" positive attitude to internal and external "customers" • Aptitude to multi-task, work on deadline and accept change • Responsible with follow through to several managers and team mates • Independent with keen decision making skills • Career focused, goal oriented Education required: • Bachelor's degree • 2+ years of work experience (Internship or full time) Business Review is Michigan's largest collection of business journals. This position will work in our SE Ml headquarters in Livonia. Company culture is hands on, energetic, fast paced and forward thinking. Company offers second to none health benefits and competitive wages. Visit our website at www.mlive.com/ business Email resume with subject "Office Manager" , to karenk@ mbusinessreview.com Part Time Employment Professional and Managerial ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Customer Service EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSESSMENT PRODUCTS SPECIALIST High/Scope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, is a private non-profit organization dedicated to lifting lives through education by carrying out research, curriculum development, training, and publishing related to the development and education of children and youth. Fligh/Scope has had a national and international reputation for over 30 years for excellence in the early childhood field. The Specialist serves as the liaison between early childhood assessment product customers, vendors and staff and serves as the primary contact for assessment customers, especially those using an electronic version of the products. Duties Include setting up customers on the various systems; communicating, resolving, logging, and following up with customers and their concerns; answering content questions; helping customers coordinate with tech support; communicating updates. The Specialist generally serves as a customer service representative for our early childhood assessment products. Requires 4- yr degree and 1-3 yrs related experience in marketing, public relations, business or related field, including customer service. Need knowledge of computer applications and internet; experience in working with CRM system, good phone and communication skills. High/Scope offers competitive salaries in a supportive team environment; family friendly. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements, indicating desired position, to: Human Resources E-mait: jobs@high scope.org Fax: 734-485-0704 High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, 600 N. River, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Website:. www.highscope.org EOE Directors/Retail and Retail Food Operations The University of Michigan is seeking two creative, dynamic and experienced individuals for the positions of Director of Retail/Convenience Store Operations, and Director of Retail/Cafe Operations within the Food Service Department of University Unions. The basic function and responsibilities are to plan and manage the administrative and operational activities of multiple Retail and Retail Food Operations. Other responsibilities will include the planning and organizing of long range plans for University Unions retail operations, develop and implement budgets, supervise staff, and analyze current and future capital equipment needs. Working with the University Unions Procurement Specialist to coordinate food and retail purchases from vendors for food, beverage and non-food items is also required. A Bachelor's degree In institutional management, dietetics or hotel and restaurant management or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Demonstrated skills in teambuilding, written and verbal communication, financial management, cash sales, business growth and food-related health and safety management is desired. A complete job description (Job #14929 and 14930) and application instructions can be found at VYWw.umich.edu/--jobs The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Napoleon High School has immediate need for Special Ed Teacher emphasis in secondary science preferred. Must be certified and meet highly qualified standards. Reply to Barbara Nugent P.O. Box 308 Napoleon Ml, 49261 or email :HSNugenB@mail. ncs.k12.mi.us m iiv e .com Everything Michigan Retail Mgmt Training The Salvation Army is now hiring for Management Training Positions at our ANN ARBOR & SOUTHGATE Thrift Stores. 1 yr supervisory exp. required. FT/benefits. NO calls Send resume Fax-313-965-1549, or e-mail - jacqulynn_smalley@ usc.salvationarmy.org FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER Responsible for the proper operation of all building related systems and equipment in the Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, engineering discipline, or construction management, three (3) years fulltime related work experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Certified Pool Operator's certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date, a comprehensive knowledge of Washtenaw County Health Department requirements, MiOSHA and occupational hazards, safety precautions, life and sanitation codes, local and state codes and regulations is essential, ability to use a computer and knowledge of spreadsheets, computerized maintenance management software such as FAMIS, databases, and word processing applications. See posting on website listed below for working conditions. Initial salary range is $45,848 - $50,432 dependent upon education and work related experience with numerous fringe benefits. Applications deadline is January 25, 2008. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcript to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497 Fax: 677-5415. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ INTERIOR DESIGNER Architecture firm seeks ID team member with 5- 10 yrs healthcare, education corporate, LEED experience. AutoCad, CAP required. EOE. jankc@a3c.com SOCIAL WORK Neighborhood Service Organization, voted "101 Best & Brightest Companies to work for" in 2007, is currently seeking the following management positions: Unit Director, Assistant Unit Director, Program Manager and Program Supervisor. Please visit our website at www.nso-mi.org to view detailed information on these exciting opportunities and to apply online. MANAGER Learning Express, a specialty toy store has an immediate opening for Store Manager. The ideal candidate will have previous retail management experience, have excellent sales and merchandising ability, and work well with people. We offer competitive pay, 401k plan, insurance, paid vacation, a generous discount and great retail hours. Please fax your resume to 734-997-9466, email to Iearnx228@earthlink.net or mail to: Learning Express Westgate Shopping Center 2465 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Manager Retail Operations Toledo Museum of Art, full time. Responsible for all aspects of Museum retail operations, including art gallery sales, museum store, museum cafe and food service; requires hands-on management in all aspects of the operations, and willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Maintain and increase profitability of operation; develop and grow new avenues of services and merchandise. Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent, with minimum of five years' experience in retail management, with knowledge of product development process and experience planning in-store promotions and events; some food service management strongly preferred. Must be willing to work collaboratively with all areas of staff. Job description available at: www.toIedomuseum.org To apply, e-mail resume with cover letter to jobs@toledomuseum.or g, or mail to: HR, Toledo Museum of Art, PO Box 1013, Toledo, OH 43697. EOE. The Guidance Center Seeking a person "on a journey of recovery" to serve as Project Coordinator for the Michigan Recovery Center of Excellence (MRCE). Oversee project planning, operations & function as liaison w/ the Ml Recovery Council & other stakeholders in the mental health community. The MRCE aims to support the development of a recoverybased system of care for persons with mental illness across the State of Ml. Min. BASW or human services field & exp. in the CMH system. Must demonstrate an understanding of principles of recovery, peer support and selfdetermination. Must be familiar w/ the issues that impact people w/ mental illness. Send resume to: nduckworth@ guidance-center.org. Master Planner NAMSA, the world leader specializing in the safety and efficacy evaluation of medical devices has an immediate opening for a Master Planner. The successful candidate must hold a Bachelors Degree and APICS Certification and have a minimum of 5 years experience in development, implementation and maintenance of a Master Planning and Scheduling program for multiple locations. Relevant experience in a semiautomated laboratory or custom shop environment is preferred. The Master Planner will be an integral part of the Sales and Operations Planning Team and must be detail orientated, self motivated, an effective communicator and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, MS Project and other technology tools such as Crystal Reports is required. Prior experience with Microsoft Great Plains and Horizons software is a plus. We offer a competitive salary and complete benefits package. Send resume to: NAMSA, HR Dept, 6750 Wales Rd, Northwood, OH 43619 or via email at HR@NAMSA.com EOE w Schoolcraft College Livonia, Ml www.schoolcraft.edu Director of Nursing Programs Administrative position responsible for the management and operation of the College nursing programs, which includes the administration of the academic programs and working with the State Board of Nursing and accreditation bodies. For more complete qualifications, to apply on-line or to download an application, please see the college web site (www.schoolcraft.edu) or cal! 734-462-4408. SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPIST to provide outpatient treatment, F/T position, benefits, flexible hours, some eves. LMSW required, Min. 2yrs. experience Interested candidates please fax resumes to: (810) 220-0402 Sales and Agents Program Manager Full time position available at a COA accredited Social Service agency for a Program Manager. Master degree in a behavioral science required, CAAC accreditation preferred. Knowledge in group work, family therapy, and residential treatment required. Starting salary $55-60K. EOE. Send resume to: Box 188, Vassar, Ml 48768. or fax to 989-823-9235 or email iobs@wolverinehs.org. Sports Researcher, FT Responsible for analysis of corporate sponsorship during sports television broadcasts using digital computer scanning software. Duties include heavy computer operatioQ and data entry. The ideal candidate will be organized, detailoriented, independently proficient, and have a knowledge of sports. Proficient computer skills necessary, llnux experience and a degree in Marketing or Sports Marketing preferred. Full time position with full benefits package. Email resume/cover letter to: opening@ joycejulius.com CUSTOMER SERVICE/INSiDE SALES information technology sector, F/T benefits. Multiple positions avail pay commensurate w exp fast growing company immediate hires. Call 248-869-2110 press 1 Free Real Estate School Great Opportunities Exist. Pre-License Education Starting Soon CBSRE School of Real Estate! For more information call 800-276-8318 Code 200 Leasing Consultant FT, for Ann Arbor community. Looking for someone with sales experience who is energetic and has excellent . communication skills. Full benefit package and bonus program! Please fax resume attn: Leasing Consultant position to: 734-663-8700__________ MANUFACTURER'S REP For 168 year old industrial lubricant company. Agricultural, industrial and commercial accounts. Earn $30,000 - 50,000 straight commission. With Schaeffer, you're In business for yourself, but not by yourself! 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Email resume with last two yrs W2('06 8 '07} to: LGatza@comcast.net SALES - Seeking motivated Sales representative. Call 866-804-5651 for interview. info@ absoluteprofitrecovery. com. www.absolute profitrecovery.com VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATIOiy AND FINANCE WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ann Arbor, Michigan Barn Worker -Feed, turnout, clean stalls. Near US23 8 194. Horse experience necessary. (734) 572-9806 Dinner Theater Talent Auditions Jan 21 8 22 for musicians, groups, comedians, other talents for new Christian theater, Adrian, Ml. 517-265-5285 FURNITURE SALES Tyner Furniture of Ypsilanti is looking for a self motivated, enthusiastic Sales Consultant. Part time hourly position. Large showroom with quality name brands. \ Prior sales experience preferred. Closed Sundays. For immediate consideration, please call ' Jean at (734)483-4500. FUN JOB FOR BOOKLOVERS! A Director is needed for the Friends of the Ann Arbor Library's Bookshop. Responsibilities include: organization 8 ' management of inventory that is donated by the community; weekly sales; supervision of volunteer staff; and participation in long-range planning for the shop. Preferred qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree; some knowledge of/interest in books; organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills incl. ability to work with volunteers 8 customers; and basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Internet). Part-time position w/ flex.hrs, some weekend hrs. Bookshop proceeds benefit the District Library. Visit www.faadl.org for info re: Bookshop. Contact: Ruth Hastie, faadlrgh@gmail.com or 734-665-8584. Deadline: January 30, 2008 The Friends is a nonprof- . it organization 8 Equal ‘ Opportunity Employer. Adults can't read and You can help! Washtenaw Literacy A To volunteer, please call 734-879-1320 Washtenaw Community College, a comprehensive two-year college dedicated to student, community and staff is presently seeking an individual tor the position of Vice President for Administration and Finance. The College is located in the city of Ann Arbor, Ml, a community of over 100.000 whose growth and vitality is supported through a cultural enrichment of the arts, entertainment, Big Ten Sports, and the surrounding metropolitan area, THE POSITION The Vice President has delegated authority and responsibility for leading, planning, supervising, reporting results, monitoring and evaluating the College's financial management, and campus safety and security operations. The Vice President maintains an awareness of financial management coordination for facilities development and operations, applicable laws and regulations and keeps current on changes which may affect the College. He/she will ensure proper controls, policies, and procedures are in place to maintain the integrity of the College's financial data, records, and assets. A thorough understanding of accounting fundamentals, budgeting and financial analysis, as demonstrated by appropriate degree(s) and experience is required as is the ability to develop, implement and administer relevant software, databases, word processing presentation programs, the Internet and other electronic communication and computer technologies. QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, business administration or related area. • Eight (8) years progressively more responsible experience in the management and direction of an administration and finance division • Previous work experience in an educational environment preferred. • Proficiency in the use and implementation of computer software/systesns AVAILABILITY AND SALARY The position is available with a preferred starting date of June 1, 2008. Applications will be accepted until February 18, 2008. The initial salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 based on qualifications, credentials, and experience. WCC offers generous fringe benefits. TO APPLY Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcripts (if applicable) to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., PO Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497 Fax: 677-5415, For job postings and application materials see our web site at: http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs. WCC is a smoke free campus. WCC is an /WEEO/ADA employer Washtenaw Community College IM MEDIATE OPENINGS! Entry level, no experience needed, will train, conditions apply $14.25 base-appt Call 734-973-7024 Volunteers Volunteers Needed for Horses' Haven In Howell. No experience necessary. Lynn: 734-425-2156 Market Coordinator Advanced Composites, a plastic manufacturing company, is seeking a highly creative and motivated individual for a permanent, full-time Market Coordinator position based in Ann Arbor, Ml. Responsibilities Include producing part drawings on CAD based systems, such as CATIA and TOGO, answering customer questions relating to parts, mold tooling, injection machines 8 quality. Bachelor's Degree, 1 year work experience, and fluency in Japanese and English are also required. Advanced Composites offers a full array of benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Please send resumes to: Yuki Nirasawa, 1062 Fourth Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 or fax 937-498-4837. Outside Rental Sales Professional Multi-branch, Klochko Equipment Rental Company, seeks experienced, motivated outside rental sates representative for our Mid-Michigan location. Construction equipment knowledge preferred, PC skills, client sales/ service interface, ISO environment. Full benefits, salary plus commission, fuel allowance. Respond to: sales101164@gmail.com SALES PROS DREAM Make $100,000-1- w/easy sale. 800-526-6658 Sales Seeking Dynamic Individuals Outgoing 8 Competitive Personable 8 Enthusiastic Consistent 8 Motivated Does This Sound Like You???? If so, become a part of the Fastest growing circulation promotions company In the entire country. Our winning team of Sales/Promotion Professionals are making an average of $ 7 0 0 -$ 1 ,0 0 0 /w k Our Reps cover Special Events, Trade Shows, Retail 8 Grocery Store Promotions while representing the ANN A R B O R N EW S cPMui’Tto ■ coNNfcuo • countre We offer: / Solid, Consistent, Income Opportunity / Complete Training Program / No Selling Door to Door V No Cold Calling or Telemarketing 1? Great Advancement Opportunity V Contests for Cash, Trips 8 Prizes / Full 8 Part Time Hours M a ke M o n e y N ow!! For the Chance of a Lifetime Call Dave, Regional Manager 314-452-1006 Today! Start Working Tomorrow! Antiques, Art and Collectibles Auctions and Auctioneers Building, Heating and Cooling Items Business, .Office and Restaurant Equipment Christmas Trees Clothing, Furs and Jewelry Computers Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Firewood and Wood Stoves Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage and Yard Sales Handicapped Supplies and Services Hobbies, Crafts and Art Supplies Home Electronics Household Items Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment Machine, Tool and Heavy Equipment Merchandise Wanted Miscellaneous Items Musical Merchandise Photography and Video Equipment Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs Antiques, Art and Collectibles Old Automobilia collection, spark plugs, tins, tools, oil cans, Ect $125. 734-485-7485 Wanted Military Items! - Any WWI, WWM, Korea, or Vietnam uniforms, helmets, medals, patches, etc. fleckpet@gmail.com, (906)202-3131. Auctions and Auctioneers Auction Saturday, January 26 10 a.m. 30187 Travis Lane, New Hudson. 1-96 exit 155 south to Grand River, E. 3/4 mi. Builders carpentry tools, vans, trailers. Large and small air comp, nail guns, table saws, chop saws, radial arm saws, planers, ail sizes routers, Sanders, drill press, lathe, formica, trim, lots new hardware. 53' semitrailer road ready, '98 Ford Windstar, '98 Ford work van, camp trailer. Large sale, nice equipment. Arrow Auction Service 810-227-6000 www.arrowauction service.com arrowauctionservice@ comcast.net. Business, Office and Restaurant Equipment Custom Made Wine Rack, $1500. Convair Pizza Oven, $4500. Anthony, 734-482-9735 Computers CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS - AKC, home raised. 20-iyears experience. 10 year heart guarantee. Tris. (269)720-6201. Chihuahua Puppies - Beautiful, shot/ wormed, litter trained,$300 8 $350. (517) 914-4800. Computer - iMac, 1 GHZ power PC, G4, 1 GB memory, 17 inch screen, Superdrive (burns DVDs and CDs), original factory software installed. 4 years old. Excellent shape. $450 ann@taber.net, (734)662-9880. 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Please call (734) 231-7538 Seasoned Firewood- Delivery Avail Reasonable Prices (734) 250-3855 4 male mix breed lab puppies for sale 75.00 (734)576-1588._________ GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES (2) - AKC, sable 8 white, shots. $450 each. (517) 688-5054 BED MATTRESS-Queen size. $65. 810-225-4430 CHAIR-Kitchen snack bar. $25. 810-225-4430 ORGAN-Magnus electric. $39,810-225-4430 Freebies Wanted Golden Retriever Puppies - light-medium golden. Male $500, Female $550. Parents on site. AKC registered, Great temperment. (734) 740-0878._________ Labradoodles - shots, wormed, low-shed All colors available. $250. (517)945-1197. ■ LABRADOR PUPPIESAKC/ OFA, English champion bloodlines. 734-368-2765. ■ Old English Sheep Dog - 5 1/2- year-old female. About 70 Lbs. Beautiful, Playful, Funny. Need a nice home.734-239-5902. Pug Puppies - AKC registered, vet checked, 1st shot. 3 fawn females, parents on premises. $800. (734)320-3621. Rottweiler Puppies - AKC German Rotts with Championship bloodlines 700.00 (517)250-3002._________ SHELTIE-1 male, 3 mo. 3 Terrier/Shelties, females. $400/each. Very cute. 734-369-7063. Electric typewriter for senior Ray 734-434-9483 Household items TOY FOX TERRIERSpuppies 9 wks, UKC shots, dewormed, 6 to 8 lbs grown $400. 734-289-1141. Antique green oriental rug $300, kitchen cabinets $800, Bosch dishwasher $350, refrigerator $100, full twin bed $35. 2 twin headboards $20 ea, kitchen table $350, living room set w/tables $700, Dell computer $200. 734-945-9683 Entertainment Center - Custom made, solid oak. 80" high x 60" wide x 24" deep. Great condition. With glass door display case, shelves for equipment, 8 drawers. $500. (734)697-7189. Yorkie-Poo -1 4 week old, male, blonde with little white.$500 (517) 423-0540. Yorkie Pups - Ready to go, 2 males. Shots, etc., $500 (517)442-3034. Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables BARN/MAINTENANCE WORKER - 25 hrs. per/wk. $8-9/per hr. 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Free Admission.517-545-1778 ^ e c r e a t / o f l ^ / UM Men's B-Ball tlx Pair /3 B-Ten games/ blue seats $99. Ipanet@ umich.edu, 734-231-7199 Musical Merchandise PIANO - upright. Works, looks 8 sounds great - $499. (734)679-6307. and faf/fa ATV's and Quad Racers Aviation Bicycles, Repairs and Service Boat Docks and Slips Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles Sailboats Skis, Skates and Accessories Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service MEGA AUCTIO N Sun., Jan 27- 12 PM Knights of Columbus 3555 E. Grand River Rd., Howell US 23, west on M-59, corner of E. Grand River 8 Latson Rd. Genuine Diamond 8 Gemstone Jewelry Old Coins * Tools * 4-wheeler Rifles 8 Shotguns * Game Systems Electronics * Music Instruments Computers * Cameras Log on for large list, photos, 8 terms. 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Not all appUcants wU quatfy The« programs cannot be combinad See yo/- baric>pat*iq daeler for details. Toyota Financial Services s a serve* rnark of Toyota Motor Oedrt Corporation ' NO SECURITY DEPOSIT sjbted to approved ctodX trough Toyota F<nanciai ServiceSfloyote Lease Trust lUT Mi & OK) - Tiei i ^US custornen ONLY Excludes stsie and focal raxes tags. regEstraiKn ario tins arid msirance License and appicabie fees are extra Lessee mav be charged for exteestve wea* based on ’‘oyota Fnarciai Service5Tgi,tXa Lease Trust iTlT Ml 6 Orii standards lor rormai ise and lor mfleage h excess of 36.000 iriies at the rate o' SftlS yy mie Must lake .'eta4 deii\«rv from new 2006 dealer stcck b)’ Z'A.'OS INDIV10UAL DEALER PRICES MAY VARY Expiratwo for this ad a 2/4/QB. SEE YOUR GREATER DETROIT TOYOTA DEALER TODAY! 3745 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 A S K A B O U T OUR T IR E S FOR U F E P R O G R A M ! 2 0 0 6 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 2 0 0 4 MAZDA 6 “S” WAGON 4x4! \^8. Liocs in Any wciilher! 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SALE $14,950 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO N o r llis ta r \ '8 , Irutriiii^ pf^ix' ( )nl> 1 K niile9. SAIJl $7,995 2 0 0 3 VOLVO XC 9 0 T6 A^K4)! 3 rows! P rem ium e q u ip m e n t, a n d IVcn iium liafely! \A ! )A R e ta il 5 2 2 .0 3 0 * SyI I /: $18,400 b u y a t o y o t a . c o m moving forward I dunningtoyota.com THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S ! B l l ACURA TL S-TYPE 02 87000 miles. Black, $10500. Nice Car, Loaded, (734)756-7768. AUDI A6 '99 AWD, exc. cond. 102K mi., $7900. 734-717-7878 Nissan Sentra '06 - Dark red, only 11K, mint, $10,900. 734-330-4327. SAAB 9-3 convertable '99, good cond, 121k miles, lots of extras, $5900/best 734-652-3966 Vans and Buses Chrysler Town & Country 06- low miles, excellent. Fully loaded $10,500 (734) 883-8203 There is an easier way to sdl your stuff Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Services Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Domestic Automobiles Import Automobiles Mechanical Repair and Towing Repairable Vehicles Sports C ars. SUV's j Trailers Trucks Truck and Car Parts Vans and Buses Vehicles Wanted I Automotive Services Engines b transmissions installed CHEAP! (734) 699-7450 BMW 740112000 61,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, excellent condition, Metalic Orient Blue exterior, Gray interior, 8 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, alarm, alloy wheels, radio/cassette, CD changer, cruise control, GPS, heated seats, leather, moonroof, power locks, power seats, power windows, sun roof, tilt, $15,400. Plus other standard BMW Features, well maintained corp@provide.net, (734)358-7058._________ HONDA ACCORD '95 145K miles, 5 door, automatic, good condition, BLUE/GREEN exterior, TAN interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, alarm, radio/cassette, cruise control, moonroof, power locks, power seats, power windows, tilt, 1HGCE1896SA003331 $3000.00. marcuspac@ hotmail.com. (269)214-7520. Subaru Outback '98 • 109K, $4,900/060. (734) 323-3190 Toyota Camry SE '07 - Loaded, sunroof, 20K, $18,900. 734-320-2752. T Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Volvo Cross Country *01 AWD, excellent condition, $8000, serviced at Swedish Engineering - bradrnevin@aol.com, (734) 649-9971 VOLVO S-80 '02- 66,500 miles. Pearl White, Excellent Cond., $13,199. (517) 437-9668. VOLVO S60 '04- Silver, leather, 30K mi, warranty $15,800. 734-330-4327. Volvo S60 '05 Winter pkg., exc. cond. $14,900. (734) 717-7878 DODGE CARAVAN '06 Auto, A/C, CD, 20K warr. $11,500. 734-484-9901 Ford Freestar '06 - Fully loaded, exc. cond., CD, 86K mi., $7,950. (517)673-5120 Ford Van '02- Traveler edition, excellent cond, fully loaded. Excellent towing vehicle, $7000 (734) 233-1053 FORD WINDSTAR '98 73K, excellent cond. $4500/best. 734-429-4393. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD online, A NYT IM E at mlive.com/aanewsads or email us at; newads@annarbornews.com Turn to The Livingston Community News Classifieds. You'll be happy you did. Call: 810-844-2000 or mlive.com/aanewsads I 20 Cars Under $3,000 I Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 Dodge Dakota '94 V8, ext cab, auto, $2000. 734-663-4396 DODGE RAM 150 1984 100,000 mi, 2 door, auto, poor condition. Black exterior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, Air, Exterior rust. Broken transmission line. Does not run. Worth the price of salvage. $150.00 OBO. You Haul Away. (734)483-3523._________ FORD ESCORT GT '91 107K2dr, 5-spd,fair cond BLUE 4 cyl. Runs well, recent clutch, some rust $850. 734-332-5601. Ford Explorer '94 New trans 8 tune-up. $1500.(734) 697-0405 Honda Accord LX '00 - 112K ml., gold, $6200. Full dealer service record avail. 734-475-7452 HONDA ACCORD '01 121,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, dark green exterior, tan interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, CD, tilt,1HGCF86641A102081 $6300. NEW TIRES jwi3375390@aol.com, (989) 205-1709._________ Honda Accord EX '04 37k miles, 4 door, 5-speed, exc cond, 4 cyl, $15,900. Ext. Warranty (734)418- 2799. Ford Explorer XLT '95 4-dr, 4x4, CLEAN! $3000. 734-663-4396 Ford Taurus Wagon LX '97 Leather, twin cam, $2400. 734-663-4396. PONTIAC SUNFIRE '95 - 5 speed, runs good, purple. $1500/best 686-4664 Saturn 2 Dr '92 - Auto, red w/ silver trim, runs great, looks great. $1295. 734-635-4448. Saturn SC '92 - Original owner. Exc. car. 5-speed. All power. $2500/Firm. 248-931-0709 Domestic Automobiles P R I - O W N E D S u p e rio r C a d illa c Livingston County's ONLY Certified Used Cadillac Dealer! Superiorcadillacgntc.com Or call today at (800) 472-1627 , Chevy Cavalier '03 - Au- ' to, CD, power lock, 60K, $5000. 734-320-2514. CHRYSLER 300 '00 - Silver, loaded, 2nd owner. Looks/runs good. Nonsmoker. 122K. Must sell $5300/best 734-796-0960 Chrysler Cirrus '00 Auto, 98K miles, sharp! 734-663-4396 CHRYSLER SEBRING'01 35,000 miles, excellent condition, $6,800. (734) 484-1463. Dodge Intrepid '03 V6, auto, sharp! 734-663-4396 Ford Escort ZX2 '02 - Auto, A/C, new brakes, $4500. 734-476-1476 Ford Escort '94 - Runs good, good transportation. $1300/060. (734) 649-5451 Ford Escort SE '99 1 owner, 79K, auto. $3,950. (734) 996-2002 Ford Escort SE '99 - Auto, only 73K, well kept, $4900. 734-260-1987. FORD ESCORT '02 SE- 4 door, auto, air, stereo, 75K miles , $3700. (734) 320-0769. Ford Focus '07 - Auto, A/C, CD, 4-dr, tan, 16K, $9500. 734-320-2514. Ford Taurus SE '02 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 50K, $5300. 734-484-9901. Ford Taurus SEL '06 Silver 25K, ABS, $10,600. 734-320-2752 Mercury Montego Premier '05 Leather, 20K, $13,900. 734-320-2752 Olds Intrigue '00 - ABS, new brakesAires $3900 Excellent! 734-476-1476 I Saturn SL1 '02- 4 dr auto, 40K miles, 1 owner, excellent $4900 (734) 883-8203 Import Automobiles ACURA INTEGRA '90 87,000 miles, 2 door, s standard, fair condition, f Red exterior. Grey interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, Air, alloy wheels, radio/ cassette, bucket seats, cruise control, sun roof, tilt, $3,000. Classic look, single owner, well mantained, always garaged, a little scratched and dented but runs very well. $3,000/best 734-662-1255 modlgli@umich.edu. $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 DODGE NEON SXT'03 Auto, A/C, CD, power, 60K $4900. 734-484-0849 a t S E S I Sale Prices on Quality Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 60 year Reputation! '112 FORD TAURUS Dark grey, one owner, all power, priced to move........ $6,495 '00 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, 3 dr hatchback, dark blue, beauty. Only . . . $6,850 '02 MERCURY SABLE Platinum edition, safety inspected & ready for the snow... $6,850 '01 FORD RANGER EDGE 3.0L V6, auto, all power, just 50K miles...$7,995 '04 SATURN ION Rail lerest green, gas miser ^ ia i. 4 dr, 4 cyl., auto, all power,, $8,995 '03 LINCOLN LS Sunlight silver, blank leather, heated seats, chrome wheels, CD, etc...$10,900 '03 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IS Silver with black leather. Limited Edition, Top to match $11,900 '05 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIUM Chrome wheels, sunroof, leather, CD, 26K miles,,$11,900 '05 FORD TAURUS Auto, air, black beauty $11,900 '06 FOCUS ZX5 Black beauty, auto, air, 5 doors, 29K m i............... $12,900 '04 FORD FREESTAR LTD 1 owner, loaded w/options, ready for the road.,. $13,500 '05 MA20A3 5 DOOR HATCHBACK Auto, A/C, All power. $13,900 '04 MAZDA B 3000 EH CAB Pick Up 39K, black, auto__ Was$13,995, NOW. $12,995 Travel ready!......... $15,961 '06 MERCURY MDN1TG0PHEMIER Tundra with tan leather, moon, CD, custom top, 25K m i.. $16,500 '06 MAZDA OS MODEL Auto, A/C, 6 cyl,, clean as a pin, low miles............ $16,900 '07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded, 1 owner, leather & all the options, save thousands............ $16,900 ‘06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER 1 owner, V8, all power, mineral grey..................... $17,900 ■06 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 1 owner beauty, green ext., gray cloth int., 6 disc CD, all power...$17,995 '0SFORDF150ST); Auto, 4x4, x-cab. V8, 26K m i...................... $16,900 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon, CD, etc..................$19,990 '06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, 7 pass. CD, AWD, just 10K mi . Was $20,900, NOW $19,900 Tan with tan leather, loaded with all the options.. $21,500 DEMO SALEI OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tubs., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 Lincoln-Merciry Mazda Ypsilanti (734)482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave u s 12-10 minutes from A2, _______ _ 239858.T-OI A u t o D i r e c t o r y NEW AND USED CARS T O P L A C E A N A D Online: www.mlive.com/annarbornews Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. HONDA CIVIC LX '04 65,000 miles, 4 dr, manual trans, air, CD, cruise, power windows/locks, $9,900. (313)452-0230. Jaguar S Type '04 Silver, black leather, 30K, warr. $18,900. 734-260-1987 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS '03. fully loaded leather, V6, titanium pearl, fast. $9900. 248-486-0863. RATES 3 l i n e s , 3 0 d a y s — $ 1 5 2 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News ■ 3 ' ' ^ ' 0 8 C I V I C 2 d r l x BV)V 1 6 i 0 6 7 ^ M a n u a l WAS *17,395 Stk.# 80146 FG 1 1 6 8EW DUE $2,640 LEASE C H R Y S L E R FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan Ann Arbor Automotive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishi, Nissan 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com Howard Cooper Audi Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 761-3200 BRIGHTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Grand River, E of US-23 Home of Reality Deals 810-229-4100 CUETER Chiysler - Jeep - Dodge 2448 Washtenaw 434-2424 Over 100 used _____ cars in stock_____ LAFONTAINE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 734-429-9431 VILLAGE MOTOR SALES Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep 734-475-8661 Howard Cooper Honda VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. State. 761-3200 LEXUS OF ANN ARBOR 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 JIM BRADLEY PONTIAC 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. ANN ARBOR IMPORTS BMW 800-561-2969 Mercedes 800-897-2374 B U l I C K BRIARWOOD FORD Mich, at State, 429-5478 Brighton Ford-Mercury 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 JIM BRADLEY BUICK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 PA LM ER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 Saturn Of Ann Arbor saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 Automatic ' 0 8 A C C O R D L X BUY 1 9 8 1 6 “^ Stk.# 85114 CP2638EW WAS *21,795 DUE $2,490 l e a s e Manual ' 0 8 F I T B A S E buy * 1 4 , 2 1 2 “ * l e a s e WAS *14,585 stk.# 85058 QUE »2 499 G03748EW *154' 0D» ' 0 7 O D Y S S E Y EXL R&N BUV Stk.# 70982 WAS *35.530 R L 3 8 7 7KW DUE $2,668 LAST ONE! STOP BY FOR PRICING!! ' 0 8 R ID G E L IN E RTX 4X4 buy * 2 7 0 7 3 * $ l7 A 0 ( r * Sk.# 80004 WAS *29,135 Y K 1 6 3 8EW DUE $2,496 lease 276* A!! pricing and payments + tax, title, license, destination, with approved credit. Civic lease 24 mos. term, 12K mpy, Fit lease 36 mos. 12K mpy, requires disposition fee. Accord 36 mos. 12K per year, Ridglellne 36 mos. 12K mpy. Prices valid through 1/31/08. 8 1 0 -4 9 4 -6 1 0 0 • 8294 W. Grand River - at 1-96 • Exit 145 w w w .b rig h to n h o n d a .c om Open Saturdays 10am - 3pm VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 Dunning Subaru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 734-426-4677 m TO YO TA JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. Dunning Toyota 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 P l a c e y o u r a d N O W ! To sell your used items quickly with The Livingston Community News Classifieds, call ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 . — THE LIVINGSTON = COMMUNITY N E W S 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Main Telephone: (810)844-2000 VWGOLF '00 45000 mi, 4 dr, 5-speed, in great shape. One owner $6500 joshtig@gmail.com, (734) 973-1063. SUVs Chevy Avalanche '03 74K miles, 4 door, automatic, excellent condition, white exterior, gray interior, 8 cylinders, 4WD, $17,900. Well maintained, non smoker; 1 owner, Z71 Package + Extras (810) 523-1173. H Q ^ Y g P • im o o r t 2 5 7 5 S. State , Ann Arbor 7 3 4 .7 6 1 .3 2 0 0 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:00 Tues., Wed., Fri. 8 :3 0 -6 :0 0 Sat. 1 0 :0 0 -4 :0 0 Dodge Durango '99 - 94K mi., 4x4, leather seats, tinted windows, al! power newtires/brakes, CD. very clean, excellent. $5800/best.734-434-1940 FORD ESCAPE XLT '03 Grey, roof rack, A/C, ABS, all power. 85K. $8700. 734-255-8853 Ford Excursion XLT '00 V10, 95k miles, Arizonia Car never driven in snow $8230. 517-902-4696 FORD Explorer '01 2 door, autom, good cond, CD, leather, moonroof, tilt, $7,000. Clean low mile FL truck (734)214- 0020. Ford Explorer '02 - Auto, A/C, CD, 4x4, 75K, mint, $6600. 734-320-2514. FORD Explorer 02 Great for winter, well maintained. Auto, 4WD, ABS, air, alloy wheels, loaded, tow package, asking $8195. (734)769-2864. GMC Yukon SLT '03- Black. Must sell. Loaded. Under 74K mi., exc. cond. Flex fuel. $18,500/ OBO. (734) 823-4547 KIA Sportage '01- 4X4 73K orig miles, 1 owner, looks 8 runs great, asking $5200/best 417-3206 Trailers C E R T IF IE D C E R T IF IE D 2 0 0 4 A U D I A 6 Gray, 41K, V6 3L, aulo, Quatlro ATD. ,VC. PS, PIT. PI., tili, CTUiM. cuscUc, Cl). Rom prtimum (ouiul, iCBS, traction control, Uatiwr, moonroof, alloy*, AUDI CliRTIFll:!) 2 YR/50K WARRANTY. | $ 2 1 ,Q Q 0 2 0 0 3 H O N D A C IV IC E X Silver, 65K, 5 speed, FV I), A/C, PS, PL, lilt, cruise, CD, yVBS, tnouiirm, f. allnvs. HONDA C E R T lF in i) 7 YR/IOOK VARR/ANTy. $ U , 9 9 0 GREAT RATES! {S P E C IA L E V E N T I F IN A N C IN G ON A L L H O N D A C E R T IF IE D JA N U A R Y 1 8 - JA N U A R Y 3 1S T R A T E A AS L01V AS 3 .9% * ‘For ^alified super preferred customers. 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S e e d e a l e r f o r a d d i t i o n a l d e ta il s . r M a s s a g e t h e r a p y g r o w s i n c o u n t y . ...................... 4 E x e r c i s e c a n e n r i c h y o u r l i f e ........................................5 A r e y o u r v a c c i n e s u p t o d a t e ? .................................. 6 . * * - The Livingston Community News. Friday, January 25,2008 2 I H E A L T H Y L I V I N G THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2008 RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News Get going this year by trying a new activity TYy something new. That’s what the fitness experts are telling us. I’ve read that over and over during the last month or so as we all have been barraged with new-year, new-you advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle in 2008. So, I decided to take that advice. I signed up for a spinning class. This week I went to my second class. That’s significant because it means I survived the first class. Midway through the first session, I was not sure I would be able to write that last sentence. For the uninitiated, spinning is a the act of spending about an hour on a stationary bicycle, pedaling your fat little legs off while a class leader puts you through your paces. Follow the leader ... if you can. To say I was drained after the initial class is an understatement. When I got off the bike at the end of the class, I think I splashed my neighbor when I stepped into the puddle of sweat. And it’s not like I’m some couch potato who breathes hard after walking to the car. I run. I cross county ski. I find my way to the gym three times a week. I do a little long-distance bicycling in the warmer months. But that spinning class sure put me in my place - in a good way. It was a real exclamation point at the end of that advice from those unnamed fitness experts who keep telling us to get out of our comfort zone. So that’s exactly what I’m going to do this year. Try new things. I’m going to stick with that spinning class until I can get outside on my bike in the spring. Something tells me that riding the roads will look better than ever this year after spending Monday nights doing all that pedaling and getting nowhere. Instead of running around the neighborhood. I’m going to spend more time this summer running in the woods. There are so many trails in the area where the scenery is better and there are no drivers on cell phones not paying attentions to the pedestrians. Instead of doing the same routine I’ve been doing for more than a year at the gym. I’m resolved to actually talk to one of the trainers (besides, they always look a little bored to me) to get ideas on how to change things up. The experts say that, too, is good for our muscles. I’m going to walk more. Hopping in the car is easy and convenient... almost too easy and convenient. I live where I can walk to a grocery store, so there’s no reason why I can’t hoof it to pick up a few items instead of firing up the horsepower. And working in downtown Brighton is the perfect place for a midday walk. A loop around the Mill Pond is a nice lunch-hoiu" jaxmt and the scenery has a way of helping the morning’s stress melt away. I hope you are finding a way to increase your activity level in the year ahead. You certainly don’t have to sign up for a spinning class or take up running to be active. There are so many recreational pursuits that each one of us could pick something different and there still would be choices left over. And let’s face it, January in Michigan doesn’t afford ideal conditions for getting active. But it’s what we’ve got. Embrace winter and the new year. A good brisk walk is something just about all of us can do. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgeraid® livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2004. Baby Boot Camp founder and Chief Executive Kristen Horler, right, leads Kara Chalmers, center, and Buffy Snider, with son Bode Snider in stroller, for a lap around the park during a work out for mothers at an outdoor exercise class in December. PHOTOS:STEVE NESIUS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Fitness via boot camp T r e n d o f f e r s t i m e - e f f i c i e n t w a y t o s e e r e s u l t s f a s t BY SHANNON MCCAFFREY The Associated Press It is dark. It is cold. But instead of snoozing under my comforter, I’m lying in the wet leaves in my neighborhood park struggling to do sit-ups. Yes, sit-ups. Not those wimpy little crunches where you barely budge off the ground. But good, old-fashioned sit-ups like the ones you did in junior high gym class. Welcome to boot camp. Every weekday morning for a month 1 have agreed to arrive here by 5:45 a.m. so that I can be shepherded through a workout that leaves me gasping for breath and, more often than not, covered in mud and twigs. The idea is to jump start my fitness routine, which in recent months has consisted primarily of ambling walks for my geriatric dog and playing hide-andseek with my toddler. Not exactly a regimen heavy on the cardio. A former runner, I had been trying to ignore the fact that I seemed to be breathing a little heavy when I climbed the stairs at work. But there was no avoiding the fact that when I tried to pull on a beloved pair of pants one day they simply wouldn’t button. In a bit of serendipity a flier announcing the start of “Operation Boot Camp” was on my door a few days later. Or maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised. Boot camps are everywhere these days. They come in many varieties, some a drill sergeant wouldn’t recognize: There are baby boot camps, for new moms pushing strollers as well as pregnant moms-to-be. Boot camps on the beach combine a killer workout with a vacation and spa cuisine. Yoga boot camps are for those looking to perfect their downward dog. And women looking to tap into their feminine energy to improve their health from the inside out can check out the “Goddess Warrior” boot camp. Unlike a regular exercise routine that’s designed to be followed for the long haul, a boot camp is a short burst focused on yielding a specific result or providing a needed shot in the arm. Cedric Bryant, chief science officer with the American Coimcil on Exercise, says boot camps offer busy folks with short attention spans — and an aversion to leaving bed before the sun comes up — a time-efficient way to see results fast. The fact that I shelled out $350 for this also gives me a reason not to hit the snooze Kristen Horler, left, leads an outdoor exercise class for Kara Chalmers while Chalmers' five-month-old daughter, Gabriella Chalmers Huff, watches from her stroller. Such "boot camps" come in a variety of types ranging from those for new moms to others on the beach or focused on yoga. button on the alarm clock. So here I am with an acorn wedged painfully in my shoulder blade as our instructor calls out the count far faster than I am able to lurch upward in what I imagine is the most awkward sit-up ever. Thankfully we complete the set but immediately we are up and running, then performing lunges and then running again and then hopping like a crazed rabbit in the pre-dawn chill. One thing I quicldy learn about boot camp is that you never rest. Elven as you are listening to the instructors explain the next tortuous task oh the morning’s agenda you are supposed to be doing squats, jumping jacks or push ups. I am constantly peeling off layers of clothes and it’s December. The instructors don’t shout or berate us like the old military drill sergeant models, but they do “encourage.” The class is small so if you slack off they notice and make eveiyone stop until you pull yourself together and keep going. Workouts vary from day to day and have names like Altitude Adjustment dots of sprints involving hills) and House of Pain Q don’t think there was a part of me that wasn’t sore after that one). Some days my legs feel like they are being w e ire d down by cement blocks. Others it hurts to raise my arms in the shower to wash my hair. Some camps aim to make more than your body lighter. Patrick Lacho says his Los Angeles-based yoga boot camp focuses on intense Kundalini yoga but also meditation. “They are more radiant and more ralm and better able to the handle the stresses in their life,” Lacho says. 'The weeklong “Goddess Warrior” boot camp held at locations around the nation begins each day with a silent hike and includes yoga and strength training, explains founder Sierra Bender. But the women also dance, sing and choose their own individual goddess. And Bender would never dream of adopting the “drop and give me 20” attitude of Army basic training. “I’m not there to beat anyone up,” Bender said. “The world does that enough to us. I create a safe place for them to ejqjress themselves and show them it’s OK to be powerful and beautiful.” As for me. I’m all about becoming both powerful and empowered. I have lots more energy throughout the day. And while I am not shedding pounds as fast as I had hoped, my whole body is becoming noticeably tighter and better toned. I can actually do real push ups now, which makes me feel just a tiny bit like Demi Moore in “G.I. Jane.” I love driving home as the sun comes up, my muscles a lre a ^ humming. The tradeoff to getting up so early in the morning is an hour of lost television time at night, and promising not to eat fried foods and sweets or to drink alcohol. “Cheating” results in a punishment workout at the end of the session. When the cake comes around at my daughter’s birthday party I take a pass. Not worth it. I’m actually smprised how little I miss the junk. The challenge for me will be maintaining what I’ve gained after the program ends. Can I wake up in the morning and get out the door on my own? I’m not sure. I know this: I’m a lot closer to getting into those pants. W i i g a m e s n o t t h e s a m e a s t r a d i t io n a l e x e rc is e From The New York Times The active computer games played on the Nintendo Wii console may provide more exercise than the Wii’s Microsoft rival the Xbox 360, a small British study has found, but they are not a substitute for the real thing. Researchers studied six boys and five girls ages 13 to 15, all competent team athletes who played computer games at least two hours a week. Using monitoring devices, they measured their energy expenditure at rest, and then as they did 15-minute sessions with Project Gotham Racing 3, a sedentary Xbox game, and the active Wii versions of bowling, tennis and boxing. At rest, the children expended an average of about 72 calories per hour. Playing the Xbox game increased the average to 107. Wii tennis consumed 179 calories per hour, and Wii boxing 174 - both significant increases over the Xbox game. But a game of doubles tennis in the real world used 318 calories per hour, and punching a boxing bag 382. The study, which was financed by Cake Media, then the British public relations consultant for Nintendo, appeared in a December issue of the British Medical Journal. “Wii gaming actually turns over more energy than sedentary gaming, but not as much as authentic sports,” said Gareth Stratton, a co-author of the study and a reader in pediatric exercise science at Liverpool John Moores University. “While it’s not going to replace the real thing, it’s certainly moving in the right direction.” S t . J o s e p h o f f e r s n u d e a r im a g i n g Device lets doctors see organ function and structure From News staff reports Nuclear medicine services will now be offered by St. Jo seph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell. It is an imaging technique that aids doctors in diagnosing diseases and allows them to view both the structure and function of an organ, and to start treating diseases earlier. T he decision to add nuclear medicine came after Dr. Mohammad Rabbani announced his retirement. He served the Livingston County area with his private nuclear medicine practice and treated inpatient and emergency department patients for the hospital. “Nuclear medicine is an important aspect of diagnostic testing and St. Joe’s Livingston is committed to continuing the services after Dr. Rabbani’s retirement,” said Michele Hazard, manager of nuclear medicine services for St. Joseph Mercy Health System. The nuclear medicine suite cost the hospital $1.5 million in building renovations and new equipment. The suite will be staffed from 6 a.m.- jtk midnight. Hazard says the hope is to reduce inpatient and emergency department wait times by extending service hours and offering evening appointments for outpatient testing. The new equipment and (B| services include upgraded cardiac monitoring and testing equipment and the addition of non-exercise stress testing called Dobutamine testing, which is a special cardiac stress test that does not require patients to use a treadniill. The community is invited to tour the nuclear medicine suite on Tdesday, Jan. 29, from 3-6 p.m. About this section This annual "Healthy Living" special section is designed to offer readers information about healthy lifestyles and tips for improving their health. Managing editor: Rick Fitzgerald. Advertising supervisor: Erika Copeland. Cover: Michelle Spence. Advertising coordinator: Barry Flees. Copy editor, page designer: Casey Hans. Reporters: Lisa Carolin, Stephenie Koehn, Linda Theil, News wire services. 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JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS _ ..... — ■■ i - - — ---------- .....* Battling the winter blues S e a s o n a l A f f e c t i v e D i s o r d e r t r e a t m e n t s m a y p r o v i d e r e l i e f BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News Special Writer The sl^ over Livingston County was mostly clear Jan. 9, an unusual occurrence at this time of year, when you typically can count the number of sunny days in a month on the fingers of one hand. For most county residents, the procession of dreary, gray winter days is a temporarily annoying fact of life. But for a significant number (an estimated 6 percent of the U.S. population - more in northern tier states), they signal the onset of a serious mood disorder that is closely associated with the lower amount and intensity of natural light. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression, says Dr. William Gabriel, a staff psychiatrist with the Outpatient Behavioral Medicine Department of Saint Jo seph Mercy Health System. Also known as “winter blues,” SAD can rob its victims of their zest for living, cause them to crave carbohydrates and gain weight, to experience sleep disturbance and feelings of hopelessness, and even to generate thoughts of suicide, Gabriel says. With offices both in Ann Arbor and in Brighton, Gabriel said he treats his “fair share” of Livingston County residents for SAD. “Living in Michigan leaves folks pretty vulnerable to seasonal affective disorder,” Gabriel says. “We have a lot of overcast skies here during the winter months. Early- to mid-November is when I see a recurrence or onset of SAD in my patients.” In fact, the average number of clear days in December (the month with the least sunshine in Michigan) is just 2.9, said Richard Pollman, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake. An average Michigan December features 22.3 cloudy days, Pollman says. Michigan, with just 65.5 clear days per year, could never be called a “sunshine state.” But it is one of the states with the highest incidence of SAD. Treatment varies with the severity of the symptoms. “Because SAD seems to be related to light deprivation, light therapy, or treatment with high levels of full-spectrum light, seems to work in some cases,” Gabriel says. In other, mostly more severe cases, anti-depressant medication can be effective, sometimes in combination with light therapy. Light boxes - portable sources of full-spectrum light at various levels - often as much as 10,000 lumens. or 20 times brighter than standard room illumination - can be purchased through medical supply companies, some pharmacies and online. For light therapy to be effective, patients must keep their eyes open. “Most people read or do other activities during light treatment,” Gabriel says. Duration varies - some need only a half hour, some need more - but doctors agree light therapy is most successful when used in the morning. Interestingly, a recent study at the University of Pittsburgh shows that light therapy also offers benefits in reducing depressive symptoms for women with bipolar disorder, but only when delivered during midday. “We’re in our infancy in finding what truly is helpful for SAD,” Gabriel says. “Women, for instance, may have different presentation of this, as other illness, suggesting that treatment may vary.” Cognitive therapy offers another promising form of treatment for mood disturbances, including SAD, he says. “We can work with patients to determine why some see the glass half empty,’ he says. “There’s less risk than with medical management and gains are longer-lasting.” During the winter doldrums, Michigan residents (with or without SAD) are advised to engage in regular physical activity, outdoors, if possible. “I could be a much more brilliant psychiatrist if my patients would do three things,” Gabriel says. “First, move their bodies. TXventy to 30 minutes of exercise that gets the pulse rate to 120 beats-per-minute, three times a week. “Second, stop eating like Americans. Clamp down on the urge to consume carbs and keep the calories down. “Third, get enough restorative sleep.” Gabriel says he is a big fan of taking classes - yoga, tai chi, karate, spinning, aerobics - if people can afford it. It becomes social as well as physically beneficial, he says. It gives you something to look forward to and helps keep you exercising on a regular basis. “Taking a class can be very useful - and fun,” he says. Lastly, get up and out when the sun shines. “Take a walk,” Gabriel says. “Whether it’s the elevated light levels or the placebo effect, I don’t care. It works for a lot of people.” Reach Stephenie Koehn atsakeohn@ comcast.net or 810299-5283. W e i g h t l i n k e ( J t o k i d s ' s l e e p Study shows less shuteye leads to more pounds From The New York Times A study of 7-year-olds has found that sleeping less than nine hours a night was associated with being overweight or obese, even after accounting for amounts of television watching and physical exercise. The study, published in the journal Sleep, also found that short sleep duration was associated with mood swings. The researchers had followed the subjects - 519 children in New Zealand - since birth, making periodic health and developmental assessments and interviewing their parents. Sleep time did not affect IQ scores or measures of attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but children who averaged less than nine hours’ sleep were significantly more likely than the others to be overweight. Using sleep monitors, the scientists discovered some other patterns in the 7-yearolds. On average, the children stayed awake for 48 minutes after they went to bed, and slept about a half-hour longer on weekdays than weekends. They slept the least in the summer; 40 minutes longer on Vvinter nights, 31 minutes longer in the fall and 15 minutes longer in the spring. Having a younger sibling cost a 7-year-old an average of 12 minutes of sleep per night. “The study is important from the perspective of providing another means of preventing the development of obesity,” said Ed Mitchell, the senior author and a professor of child health research at the University of Auckland. “At least in New Zealand - and it needs to be confirmed in other age groups - this seems to be an important factor.” r New guidelines offered for baby allergies From The Associated Press CHICAGO - Breast-feeding helps prevent babies’ allergies, but there’s no evidence for avoiding certain foods during pregnancy, using soy formula or delaying introduction of solid foods beyond six months. That’s the word fi’om the American Academy of Pediatrics, which is updating earlier suggestions. In August 2000, the doctors group advised mothers of infants with a family history of allergies to avoid cow’s milk, eggs, fish, peanuts and tree nuts while breast-feeding. That, along with a recommended schedule for introducing certain risky foods, left some blaming themselves if their children went on to develop allergies. The new guidance report for pediatricians was published in the January issue of the journal Pediatrics. The only surefire advice remaining is to breast-feed. The report says: ■ There is no evidence that women who avoid peanuts or other foods during pregnancy or breast-feeding lower their child’s risk of allergies. ■ For a family history of allergies, exclusive breast-feeding for at least four months can lessen the risk of rashes and allergy to cow’s milk. ■ Exclusive breast-feeding for at least three months protects against wheezing in babies, but whether it prevents asthma in older children is unclear. ■ There is modest evidence for feeding hypoallergenic formulas to susceptible babies if they are not solely breast-fed. ■ There is no good evidence that soy-based formulas prevent allergies. ■ There is no convincing evidence that delaying the introduction of foods such as eggs, fish or peanut butter to children prevents allergies. Babies should not get solid food before 4 to 6 months of age, however. On the Net: www.aap.org S P A R R O W { ) td ^ ^ rd u /t ( / ^ h r i / r i f d a d r r n 2810 W. 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PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Massage therapy a growing trend B e n e f i t s n o w w i d e l y r e c o g n i z e d Agencies offer listings of massage therapists Finding a good massage therapist often involves asking a friend, but the Web sites of two national associations also offer locator pages listing certified massage therapists by geographic location. ■ American Massage Therapy Association, www.amtamassage.org. ■ National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, www.ncbtmb.com. Local therapists Recently opened local businesses offering therapeutic massage by nationally certified massage therapists include: ■ Ashka Salon and Spa, 9740 Village Place Blvd., Brighton. Phone: 810- 225-9441. Web site: www. ashkasalon.com. Ashka offers a wide variety of massage and spa packages in a tranquil setting, as well has hair-care services, waxing, manicures and pedicures and body treatments using Aveda natural skin and hair care products. Bridal and wedding party services are available by appointment. ■ LaVida Massage, 9864 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 150, Brighton (VG's shopping center). Phone: 810-229-0888. Web site: www.LaVidaMassage. com. La Vida offers therapeutic relaxation massage and deep-tissues massage. Certified massage therapists. ■ Massage in Focus. Sandi Niles, massage therapist. Phone: 810- 229-9129. Nationally-certified Niles offers a variety of therapeutic massage techniques by appointment at her home and at the Genoa Township chiropractic office of Linda Claeys. ■ Massage Works! 2209 Euler Road, Suite 3, Brighton. Phone: 810- 225-4726. Nationally-certified therapists specializing in therapeutic massage. Retail store stocked with unique health, stress relief and gift items. ■ Savannah Spine Care & Family Wellness Center, 4214 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Phone: 517-552- 9336. Web site: www. savannahspinecare@ yahoo.com. Offers neuromuscular and massage therapy by nationally-certified therapists. Waik-ins welcome. BY S TE P H E N IE KOEHN News Special Writer There is a quiet invasion taking place in Livingston County. Businesses offering massage therapy are popping up all over the county of late and county residents are flocking to use their services. Beth Little, lead massage therapist at the recently opened Ashka Salon and Spa in the Green Oak Village Place mall near Brighton, says people are beginning to realize that massage has benefits that go beyond merely “feeling good” for a while. “Massage is a wonderful form of life-maintenance,” says Little, who is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. “It relaxes you, it stimulates blood flow, it can help drain the lymph system. A key benefit is stress relief; it’s been proven to lower stress.” The local flowering of massage therapy mirrors a national trend, says Karla Karapetian, spokeswoman for the 57,000-member American Massage Therapy Association. “Massage therapy has been a growing trend in American culture, with nearly a quarter of all adult Americans having received a massage in the past 12 months and more than 25 million more Americans getting a massage today than did 10 years ago,” she said. Nearly twice as many doctors recommend it to their patients today than they did five years ago, she says. Locally, prices seem to Beth Little is the lead spa therapist at Ashka Salon and Spa at Green Oak Village Place. Little's guest is Christa Piquet of Genoa Township. fall into the $40-$60 per hour range. Denise Bechard, a massage therapist and team leader at the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System’s Women’s Health Center in Ann Arbor, explained massage and enumerated its benefits: “Massage is the intentional and systematic manipulation of the soft tissues to enhance health and healing,” says Bechard, who also is certified by the NCBTMB. That certification means that she has completed at least 500 hours of education classes and passed a stringent examination that covers basic anatomy and physiology and first aid, as well as massage techniques. At Saint Joe’s, therapists, deal largely in deeper tissue massage, but also offer other forms of massage, including hot stone massage, Bechard says. Patients mainly come to her through word-of-mouth and doctor referrals. Bechard says the medically demonstrated benefits of therapeutic massage include - in addition to relaxation - control of migraine, back pain and other types of chronic and acute pain, relief of muscle spasms and tension, increased range of motion and circulation, decreased recovery time after surgical procedures, stress and depression management and increased well-being. It has been demonstrated to be of help with conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, arthritis, cancer (for relaxation and pain management), closedhead injuries and more. “More and more people are getting massage, even with the sour economy,” she says. “I think people are really trying to take the time to take care of themselves.” Of course, as more people demand massage therapy, more therapists are entering the field. Sandi Niles, a Brighton resident and registered nurse who headed Mott Children’s Hospital’s nurse recruiting program for several years, says she became a massage therapist as a way of becoming involved again with patient care. “This also allows me to be more independent and con- ^ trol my work schedule to my benefit,” Niles says. Massage therapy incorporates her nursing knowledge, as well. “As I get into this, I find myself evolving into the medical side of ^ massage,” says Niles, who w volunteers her services at the recently opened Woodland Cancer Center in Genoa Township. Like many massage therapists, Niles schedules appointments at her home and at a local medical office. I N B R I E F Study: Infections can be prevented Most hospitals aren’t using basic tactics to keep patients from getting urinary tract infections, the most prevalent kind of hospital-acquired infection, a new study says. Urinary tract infections account for 40 percent of all hospital-acquired infections, and most of those are related to urinary catheters, said researchers at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Still, less than 10 percent of hospitals use a simple reminder to doctors every day to evaluate if a patient’s catheter is necessary, a method proven to reduce infections, the study says. Nearly half of hospitals lack a system that tells them which patients currently have catheters, according to the study. Dr. Sanjay Saint, a U-M professor of internal medicine and a research scientist at VA Ann Arbor who was lead author of the study, said the most important thing patients and their families can do to help prevent urinary tract infections is ask the doctor or nurse every day if the catheter is still needed. The study appears this month in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Eating disorders to be discussed The public will have a chance to learn about recovery from eating disorders during an open house at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Ann Arbor Jan. 26. The open house will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and will feature speakers from Overeaters Anonymous, a recovery program that uses a Twelve Steps approach similar to that used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Members of the group will tell their stories, explain the program and answer questions. The open house will address both bulimia, which is overeating and purging, and anorexia, or undereating. The open house will take place in the auditorium of the St. Joseph Administrative Services building, 5305 Elliott Drive in Superior Township. The Administrative Services building is located between the Emergency Room and the Imaging Center. Parking will be available in parking lot P in front of the building. Study: Many happy with their smiles Both patients and dentists think a nice smile is important, but many people appear to be satisfied with smiles on which their dentists would frown. Dentists in Norway asked 78 patients to rate their own smiles on a 100-point satisfaction scale, while the patients’ own dentists and an independent periodontist also rated the smiles. The patients’ average ra ting was 59.1; the dentists’ average rating was 40.7 and the independent periodontist, 38.6. Study co-author Oystein Fardal said patients rate their smiles from memory that might be inaccurate. The dentists, however, looked carefully at tooth shading, spacing and crowding and lip lines. The research, published in December’s Journal of the American Dental Association, shows that dentists shouldn’t assume patients are content or unhappy with their smiles. Even though aesthetic dentistry is big business, many people like the way they look. “I certainly think patients should ask their dentists’ opinions about their smiles if they feel the need to,” says Fardal, a periodontist. “However, it is debatable whether dentists should provide their opinions nonprompted.” From News reports V i s i t u s o n i i n e ! www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Keep up to date on what’s happening between weekly editions of The Livingston Community News by checking our new Web site. So check us out online and let us know what you think. = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y m i i v e . c o m www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews S im p le H e a lth y W e ig h t L o s s ! D oc M a y 's S o y Oil controls h u n ge r and stabilizes blood sugar. J u s t one te a sp o o n with m e als three times a day. You'll not only lose w e igh t safely, but also enjoy all the benefits of soy, including phytonutrients, iso fla vone s, and coe nzymes, like Co-Q-10. 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He spends half an hour on the treadmill, bike and elliptical machines then another half hour or more working on his arms, legs and back at the weight machines. He’s been at this routine for four years and hates to miss a day. “I get there at 8 a.m. and away by 9:30 and it starts the day now; I can’t get away from it,” Woodhams says. “I really look forward to it; it’s a big part of my morning.” Woodhams is not training for an Ironman competition. He is a former English teacher who has been retired from an executive position at Citizen’s Insurance for 11 years. He loves golf and leading his weekly great books group at Howell Carnegie Library. An avid reader, Woodhams subscribes to several health newsletters including Harvard Men’s Health and Cleveland Clinic Men’s Health Advisor. “They preach the same thing - a careful diet, regular exercise and mental stimulation,” Woodhams says. “My dad had heart problems and that’s what I’m working on. If you know those things you can try to avoid them. I’m more conscious of it now than ever before.” He and his wife Mary Lee, 60, are part of a growing number of baby boomers who have grabbed responsibility for their own health with gusto. A retired social worker, Mary Lee is in excellent health. She has always been active with dance and fitness classes, but her intense, daily two-hour routine began about six years ago. “The reason I really stepped it up is when I was Fitness hints ■ Get a physical fitness examination from a physician and ask for an exercise prescription. Sample Rx: Able patient is advised to participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity and 10 minutes of stretching and light muscle training five days a week. ■ List all the ways that improved fitness will benefit your life - write until you discover an "a-ha moment" - a benefit that really motivates you. ■ Brainstorm all the activities you've ever enjoyed and those you'd like to try. ■ Research publications and reliable Web sites. Talk to friends and professionals such as physicians, nutritionists, life coaches, and personal trainers. ■ Put together a plan of action. Start small - making positive, longterm improvements in your level of activity can take six to 12 months. ■ Make a commitment to your plan with a friend or professional helper. ■ Don't delay; start today. Source: Livingston Community News research JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Fred Woodhams of Howell Township works out at Gold's Gym in Genoa Township. He has made a choice to make healthy living a priority and exercises at the gym four or five mornings each week. taking care of my mom and she had advanced osteoporosis. I knew I was a prime candidate,” Mary Lee says. She was not surprised when she was diagnosed with osteopenia, a thinning of the bone mass that can be a precursor to osteoporosis. “I was determined to re verse it not with meds, but with my exercise. That’s really what keeps me on track,” she says. She does Pilates, aerobics and weight-training at home and at Genesys Athletic Club in Grand Blanc, but her greatest passion is yoga. “It’s so incredibly well-rounded and it effects the whole body and mind and spirit,” she says. Dr. Debi Siljander of MedQuan Sports Medicine and Wellness in Brighton supports the concept of lifestyle as medicine. “I have many patients that I’ve treated with diet and exercise and no medication,” Siljander says. “It has to be done in a medically appropriate way.” Siljander has developed a 27-minute strength and aerobic workout for members of the Active Zone Fitness club, affiliated with MedQuan. She is an enthusiastic supporter of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association’s Exercise is Medicine initiative launched in November to encourage physicians to prescribe exercise to their patients. “If you were given a prescription that would lower your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight; improve your sleep, bone and hearth health; psychologically make you feel better and decrease the risk of cancer, would you be interested?” Siljander asks. “Research has shown that there is this powerful medicine. which is exercise.” In Livingston County heart disease, cancer and stroke are the top three causes of death. County health education supervisor Jennifer Lavelle says Livingston is a microcosm of the state and country in this respect. Heart disease and cancer account for more than half of all deaths, yet behavioral and lifestyle factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, diet and inactivity are estimated to contribute as much to mortality as genetic and environmental influences, according to the county book of statistics. Siljander says the first thing people need to do to take control of their health is empower themselves - to take self-responsibility and realize they have choices and can make a difference to their health. Life coach and registered dietitian Janet Simpson of Nourish Your Life in Hamburg says to do this people must ffiscover what they truly value. “They can and will make changes once the reason really comes finm their heart,” Simpson says. “It’s got to be so important to them that its more important than the habits they have now that are defeating gaining better health.” She says people can start by writing down the reasons they want to be healthier and talking to friends and profes- Fitness resources Some fitness resources on the Internet: ■ www.medquan.com - MedQuan Sports Medicine and Wellness, Dr. Debi Siljander, 110 E. Main St., Brighton; 810-220 8600. ■ www.nourishyourlife.com - Registered dietitian and life coach Janet Simpson of Hamburg, 810-231-1743. ■ www.exerciseismedicine. sionals about paths to their goal. Physical education teacher and community health activist Ryan Miller was thrilled to hear about the Exercise is Medicine initiative. “That’s awesome,” Miller said. “It’s about time.” Miller says the most important thing to consider is that positive, healthy results take time to develop. “If you’re expecting it all to happen in the first month, then you’re setting yourself up to fail. Take it slow and steady and make a commitment for the long run. Customize a personal plan for success rather than failure - that means start with small achievable steps and focus on one week at a time, keep track of your progress and reward yourself appropriately.” org - ACSM and AMA Exercise is Medicine initiative. ■ www.mypyramid.gov - Nutrition information form the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ■ www.health.harvard.edu - Harvard health newsletterr" ■ www.wellnessletter. com University of California Wellness newsletter. Source: Livingston Community News research Janet Simpson calls that process the WOW goal - a goal you vow to achieve within one week, one week at a time. Some of Simpson’s WOW goals: Drink more water; replace unhealthy fats with healthy fats; eat a fruit every day; eat breakfast; get away from eating food in boxes; don’t drink carbonated sodas. Both Simpson and Miller stress the importance of finding a partner, a confidante or a professional to make your healthy lifestyle commitment to. The Woodhams learned that lesson long ago. Although they don’t exercise together, they support each other in their individual efforts. “Because my wife is involved in exercise it’s always encouraging to me,” Woodhams said. I s t h e w o r k p l a c e m a k i n g y o u f a t ? O f f i c e c u l t u r e f o s t e r s s n a c k i n g From Newhouse News Service Nice colleagues who regularly bring in doughnuts. Carb-heavy lunch meetings. Vending machines full of candy bars. Face it. Your workplace is making you fat. Or at least it could be. And if it is, it’s not only harming your health. It’s also costing everyone money. The problem boils down to culture, experts say, specifically office and cubicle culture. Where poor eating and sedentary behavior are the norm, obesity will follow. There’s even a word for such a place: An “obesogenic” environment. Telltale signs include vending machines stocked with fatty or salty snacks, cafeterias serving nothing but fast food and long limch or dinner meetings at which the food is bad for you. Even that office favorite, the candy dish, is a culprit. And right now, with sluggish winter months upon us, the threat is particularly strong. “So many reasons, so many events,” said Raja Shaheen, founder of iCan Fitness Weigh to Wellness, a weightmanagement center in North Olmsted, Ohio. “When people bring in food, it usually isn’t healthy.” With some studies estimating that two-thirds of the na- 'S o m a n y r e a s o n s , s o m a n y e v e n t s . . . . W h e n p e o p l e b r i n g i n f o o d , i t u s u a l l y i s n ' t h e a l t h y . ' Raja Shaheen, founder of iCan Fitness Weigh to Wellness, a weight-management center tion’s adults are overweight or obese, and obesity linked to a slew of health problems, nutritionists and health analysts are desperate to tilt the scales. Nothing new there. What’s different is that now employers are joining the fray, and with good reason. Obesity-related health problems cost them $13 billion a year, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and are associated with millions of lost workdays. That’s a concern in itself, but it’s doubly wasteful if those same employers are already spending money on efforts to trim your waistline. “It cuts against all these other wonderful programs they’re paying for,” said Lu- Ann Heinen, director of the Institute on the Costs and Health Effects of Obesity, part of the National Business Group on Health, a Washington- based nonprofit. Some nutritionists skeptical of new protein water Usually even bodybuilders get enough in their diet, they say BY JANET CROMLEY Los Angeles Times The recent launch of Kellogg’s new protein water, Special K20, aimed at the general consumer, has some nutritionists rolling their eyes. “Most Americans get plenty of protein through their diet,” says Nancy Clark, a renown Boston-based sports nutritionist and author of “Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook.” Bodybuilders who want extra protein to support and enhance muscle growth have been the primary consumers of high-protein sports products. But even for these athletes, she says, it’s not difficult to add protein to a normal diet. In the United States, the recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. For a 150-pound person, this pencils out to about 54 grams of protein. (One simple way to calculate your protein needs is to multiply your weight by 0.4. The number you arrive at is roughly the number of grams of protein your body requires.) For those seeking to bulk up, about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, per day, should be plenty, says Clark, but 0.5 to 0.75 gram is sufficient if the athlete is consiuning enough calories. Based on this formula, “a novice 180-pound bodybuilder gets more than enough protein with 180 grams of protein per day,” she says, citing an example from her online column, “The Athlete’s Kitchen.” “He can easily consume that much with one quart of skim milk, two cans of tuna (i.e., two sandwiches at lunch), and one hefly (8-ounce) piece of chicken, beef or fish at dinner. 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Clinic hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. According to Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for the health department, influenza is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. So he encourages people to consider getting the vaccine. The clinic is located at 2300 E. Grand River Ave., (near Chilson Road) in Genoa Township, east of Howell. Annual flu shots are recommended for everyone «ge 6 months and over this year. There are no restrictions on who can get the flu vaccine. The charge for the flu shot is $30 for adults; Medicare will pay the total cost for those covered. The cost for children age 18 and younger is $26.75, but may be reduced, depending on eligibility for federal and state immunization programs. Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews. com or at 810-844-2010. Adults not getting vaccines they need Immunizations for grown-ups not high on busy doctors'list B Y A L IS O N Y O U N G Cox News Service It’s been years since Archie Otu was a kid, going to the doctor’s office regularly for vaccinations. Like many adults, the 27- year-old isn’t really sure whether he’s up to date on his shots. “I know that’s not good,” the Georgia State University business student said sheepishly. Only because he’s flying to Nigeria to visit relatives for the first time did Otu make an appointment recently with his local health department in the Atlanta area. He needed to be inoculated against yellow fever and hepatitis A for the trip. From old standbys like getting a tetanus shot every 10 years to several new vaccines protecting against conditions ranging from shingles to cervical cancer, there are shots many adults should be getting - but often aren’t. “Most adults do not have a good understanding of what vaccines they need,” said Ben Sloat, adult immunization coordinator for the Georgia Division of Public health. For children, vaccination schedules are straightforward. Kids get certain shots at certain ages. For adults, age is only one factor. “Which vaccine an individual may need will vary depending on if they’re a health care worker, if they’re an international traveler, or if they have a medical condition,” Sloat said. But there are several vaccines that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend. At the top of the list are annual flu shots, as well as a shot that protects against pneumoccal pneumonia, said Dr. Jeanne Santoli, deputy director of the CDC’s immunization services division. A new kind of tetanus booster also protects against pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Other shots the CDC recommends for adults include vaccines that protect against shingles, meningitis, hepatitis and human papillomavirus, or HPV, which causes cervical cancer in women. Yet many adults who want shots face difficulties getting them. People often don’t have insurance that covers adult vaccines. And many doctors don’t keep them in stock because they often require special refrigeration or may expire before they’re used, experts said. Even adults receiving regular treatment for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease often aren’t offered vaccines by their doctors. Yet these very conditions should be flags for the patient to get certain shots. “Most physicians are super-busy. ... Immunization is not high on the list of things that absolutely have to be taken care of,” said Dr. Deborah Wexler, executive director of the Immunization Action Coalition, a Minnesota- based group that works to increase vaccination rates nationally. If a patient’s doctor doesn’t routinely vaccinate, county health departments make a full range of vaccines available, said Dr. Kim 'Turner, deputy director of clinical services at Fblton County’s health department. They also stock exotic shots needed by international travelers. And many local pharmacies offer common adult shots. Experts say increased adult vaccination can save lives. And for those grownups who just don’t like needles, Wexler offers this advice: “I’d say just close your eyes and bring someone with you.” P h y s i c a l T h e r a p y M i c h i g a n R e h a b i l i t a t i o n S p e c i a l i s t s Hamburg / Pinckney (81 0) 2 3 1 -6 9 0 4 10020 Professional Center Hamburg, Ml 48139 Hartland (81 0) 6 3 2 -1 0 0 0 10860 Highlanij Roacd Hartland, Ml 48353 Fowlerville (51 7) 2 2 3 -2 1 0 0 202 E. Van Riper Road, Suite 200 Fowlerville, Ml 48836 South Lyon (24 8) 446-2801 25700 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, Ml 48178 Webberville (51 7) 5 2 1 -3 5 2 4 309 E. Grand River Webberville, Ml 48895 r MARY HATTLER. NEWHOUSE NEWS SERVICE Lynnora Ash stocks the shelves with organic and specialty food items at Fairhope Health Food Store and Sunflower Cafe. Many health food stores offer specialty items safe for those with food allergies. Experts say one in 25 Americans has a food allergy. Food alleries are a serious business Trace am o u n ts can lead to illness or de a th From Newhouse News Service Watching your weight? Imagine if eating something didn’t cause weight gain but possible death. People with food allergies worry about not only accidentally eating something to but also the awkwardness of refusing food that they’re offered. “It’s like poison to some people. And it doesn’t take a lot of food to cause an allergic reaction,” said Anne Munoz- FXirlong, chief executive officer of the Fairfax, Va.-based Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. While any food can cause an allergic reaction, she said, eight foods account for 90 percent of allergic reactions in the United States: milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. The bad news is that allergens are often hidden in food at other people’s homes and at restaurants, said Munoz- Fbrlong. Someone allergic to milk can react to shellfish that was basted with milk. Those allergic to peanuts might be sur; prised by reactions to enchilada sauce, meat sauce and brown gravy, all with peanut butter as the secret ingredient. Jennifer Hood of Mobile, Ala. -whose allergies include milk, apple, carrot, celery melon, garlic and cayenne pepper - said it’s difficult to avoid allergens because even if they’re not listed, “you never know what it’s processed with.” “It gete to the point where you have to be neurotic... grow your own food... take your own food, to parties,” said Hood, who as a child went into anaphylactic shock after eating a clove of garlic. At her job at Virginia’s Health Foods in Mobile, Hood educates people dealing with food allergies about alternative products - from flours made with grains like quinoa, rice and millet for those allergic to wheat or gluten, to a whole range of milks, including vegetable milk, soy milk, almond milk and rice milk, depending on the allergy. There are even mixes for cookies, cupcakes, brownies and pancakes that yield goodtasting results, she said, noting the dramatic improvement in recent years in both the availability and quality of allergysafe products. Avoiding reactions For hosts and gift-givers: ■ If you're hosting a party, ask the question before the guests arrive. On the invitation, say, "If you have a food allergy, let us knovY." ■ Be careful of those secret ingredients. Don't put allergens in places people don't expect them to be. ■ If you use unusual or hidden ingredients, put big pieces of the allergen around. For example, if there are crushed nuts in a pie crust, leave big pieces of nuts on the outside of the food to signal there are nuts in the dessert. Or offer the information on little cards next to the food. For allergy sufferers: ■ Bring something safe to eat - or eat before the gathering, then go to enjoy the social aspect. ■ Avoid desserts and sauces, where hidden allergens may be lurking. ■ When it comes to restaurants, choose carefully. For example, an Asian restaurant can be risky for someone with a peanut allergy because peanuts are used in so many Asian dishes. ■ Call ahead to see if there's something safe to eat at the restaurant and to assess its seriousness regarding allergens. ■ If there's a mistake with your order, hold on to the original dish at the table to make sure that you're not just given a doctored-up version of the first one. The problem is many restaurant workers - like people in general - don't realize that a tiny amount of the wrong thing could cause a serious or even fatal reaction in someone who is allergic. ■ Plan ahead so you know where the food comes from and what's in it. ■ Be ready for an allergic reaction - bring your medication with you. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 25, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-01-25 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4464">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 25, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 , 2 0 0 8 w w w .m liv e .com /liv in g s to ncom m un ityn ew s □ r L I V I N G S T O N C I T I Z E N O F T H E Y E A R JAMIE CHAfiBENEAU-PISEUA.THE UVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS W in n e r o f th e Livingston Citizen o f th e Year h o n o r is Brent Earl, past pre sid en t o f th e Livingston Arts Council and le ad e r o f The Opera House re s to ra tio n p ro je c t. The project's firs t phase was c om p le te d in 2 0 0 7 . Here , Earl is on T h e O p e ra House's second flo o r; m one y continues to be raised to comple te ren ov a tion o f this space fo r fu tu re arts activities. 'H e k n ow s h ow to get th in g s d o n e ' B r e n t E a r l s t e p s u p w h e n n e e d s a r i s e B Y C A S E Y H A N S The Livingston Community News Think of The Opera House and Brent Earl comes immediately to mind. Called by many a great listener, exceptional leader and all-around community guy, Earl was instrumental in leading the Livingston Arts Council’s renovation of the first floor of The Opera House in Howell in 2007. He also engaged the community in 2007 with HUBTV, a community cable channel that focuses on positive aspects of Livingston County. For those efforts, among others, Earl has been named the 2007 Livingston Citizen of the Year. This is the second year The Livingston Community News has bestowed the honor on a community member based on accomplishments during the previous year. The 2006 honoree was Genoa Township’s Julie Harris, the then volunteer coordina- SEE EARL.A4 Nominees from around Livingston County Following is a list of the 2007 nominees for the Livingston Citizen of the Year award: ■ Rick Beaudin, the longtime chairman of the Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. ■ Mike Burke, a former Howell attorney who volunteers at Brighton Hospital. ■ Brent Earl, past president of the Livingston Arts Council and leader of The Opera House restoration project. ■ Joyce Fisher, a volunteer with the Howell Carnegie District Library Historical Archives and Honor Flights Michigan. ■ Molly George, founder of a grief support group for parents at St. Patrick Catholic Church who have lost a child. M e e t th e other 3 finalists, AS ■ Patricia Reid, a Green Oak Township resident who organizes an annual academic recognition program at Bethel AME Church in Ann Arbor. ■ Max Rumbaugh, an active school and church volunteer who has advocated for math and science program in local schools. ■ Linda Shultes, a longtime Girl Scout volunteer who helped to establish a camping equipment lending closet for area Girl Scout troops. ■ Tom Sullivan, president of Cleary University, one of the founders of the Livingston Economic Club and an active community board member. ■ Lisa Wack,'coordinator for the Gleaners-affiliated food pantry at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney. Ric k F itz g e ra ld on the process, A5 Winter prognosticator Woody expected to draw a crowd ■ Who: Woody, the Howell Conference and Nature Center's resident woodchuck. ■ What: A prediction about how much longer winter will last. ■ When: 8:15 a.m. Saturday. ■ Where: Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, south of Howell. Groundhog Day with Woody ■ How: If Woody sees her shadow and scurries back into her hutch within 30 seconds, there will be six more weeks of winter. If she stays out longer than 30 seconds, it's an early spring. ■ Record: Woody is 7-2 with accurate predictions heading into the 10th annual event. ■ Extra: The center staff has added a pancake breakfast following Woody's prediction. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children, with kids under 2 free. ■ Details: 517-546-0249. G ro u n d h o g Day at Howe ll N a tu re C en te r is p o p u la r BY LAURIE H U M P H R E Y The Livingston Community News Staff at the Howell Conference and Nature Center are predicting a good turnout Saturday for the 10th annual Groundhog’s Day Celebration, which draws visitors from around the state who want to see Woody’s winter prediction first hand. The cente r’s well-known woodchuck will make her winter weather prediction shortly after she emerges from her hutch. “It’s very scientific,’’ says Dana DeBenham, the cente r’s wildlife director. At 8:15 a.m. staff will coax Woody from her “house” which is placed for this special day in the center’s front parking area at 1005 Triangle Lake Road. “If she sees her shadow, she will become frightened and run back into her house.” The result is a prediction of six more weeks of winter. If she stays out longer than 30 seconds, that’s an indication of an early spring. “She’s been right seven SEE WOODY, A4 PHOTOS: MOtm BRINTON, CBS BROADCASTING INC Above, Mary Sartain, Michael Bortone, Natalie Bolton, and Erik Reichenbach (also below) during the first episode of "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites" which premieres Thursday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. on CBS. Reichenbach is from Hamburg Township. ' S u r v i v o r ' p l a y e r i s i n i t f o r f u n , n o t t h e f a m e Erik online Join the conversation as family and friends get ready to watch "Survivor," featuring Hamburg Township's Erik Reichenbach, which airs Thursday nights starting Feb. 7. Visit www.mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews and click on the "Survivor from Hell" link. m i i v e . c o m Tune in CBS-TV officials asked Erik Reichenbach to cancel his premiere party at Hell's Dam Site Inn, but several eateries in his hometown are celebrating the 22-year-old Hamburg Township resident's appearance on "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites" by tuning their TVs to the series' premiere at 8 p.m. Thursday. ■ Dam Site Inn, 4095 Patterson Lake Road, Hell - Free hors d'oeuvres. Call 734-878-9300. ■ Bleacher's Bar & Grill, 135 E. Main St., Pinckney - "Survivor"-themed food and drink specials. Call 734-954-0123. ■ Aleko's, 7476 E. M-36, Hamburg Township - On in the bar. Filet mignon dinner special. Call BIO- 231-4044. ■ Zukey Lake Tavern, 5011 Girard Road, Hamburg Township - Regular dinner specials. Call 810-231-1441. Show's 16th season kicks off next week with Hamburg Twp. resident in th e mix B Y L E A N N E S M IT H The Livingston Community News Reality 'TV shows have brought fame, fortune and notoriety to a lot of everyday people. Erik Reichenbach didn’t care about any of that when he auditioned for CBS’s “Survivor,” and that didn’t change when the 22-year-old Hamburg Township resident made the cut for the show’s 16th season, which debuts at 8 p.m. Thursday. The “ice-cream scooper from Hell” just wanted to have fun. “I’m sure it will open some doors that I wouldn’t normally have touched,” said Reichenbach, who is one of 10 “ultra fans” of the show competing against 10 all-stars in “Survivor: Micronesia - Fhns vs. Favorites.” “I thought the worst thing that could come out of this was that I’d get a free vacation in a beautiful place.” SEE ER1K,A4 From fan to com petitor in M icronesia B Y L E A N N E S M IT H The Livingston Community News Being thrilled by the surprise that they were rookies who would match wits with some of the show’s all-stars was a must for anyone who landed a spot on this season’s “Survivor.” Erik Reichenbach clearly fit the bill, said Jeff Probst, host of the CBS-TV reality show, which launches its 16th season, “Survivor Micronesia - Fhns vs. Favorites,” at B p.m. Feb. 7. “There was no question that Erik wouldn’t come out bouncing off the walls,” Probst said in a telephone press conference Tliesday. “He just can’t help himself.” The 22-year-old Hamburg Township resident’s reaction, as he stood with nine of the show’s other “ultra-fans” in SEE PREMIERE, A4 I N D E X Achievers A6 Calendar A7 Livingston Life A5-7 Property sales map AS Rick Fitzgerald's column A5 Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-2 Volunteers A7 To report news or for delivery call (810)844-2000. free home INBRIEF 3rd-graderwins state hoop shoot Pinckney has another state champion to celebrate besides Division I cross country champ Brian Hankins. St. Mary Catholic School third-grader Matthew Sherman, 8, hit 22 of 25 fi-ee throws to win a state championship at the Elk State Hoop Shoot in Midland last weekend. He advances to the regional competition March 15 at Tri State University in Angola, Ind. The regional contest includes winners from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio vying for an all-expenses paid trip to nationals in Springfield, Mass., the site of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. From News staff reports INSIDE Hamburg fire Flames at plastics plant. A3 Still talking Brighton teachers, administration still trying to reach a settlement. A2 Back on the job Howell school chief returns to work over objections of one trustee. A3 Lots of ice Chili & Ice Festival expands from downtown Brighton to Green Oak mall. A3 Pond hockey Organizers gearing up for hockey tournament on the Whitmore Lake ice. C l 1 J A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 3 O p e n h o u s e w e l c o m e s n e w l i b r a r y d i r e c t o r Brighton District Library Director Nancy B. Johnson, left, talks with Brighton Commerce Bank President Gary Nickerson and Linda Lavely, Brighton Commerce Bank senior vice president during an open house for Johnson at the library Jan. 16. She joined the library last fall. RICK FITZGERALD, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS T e a c h e r t a l k s c o n t i n u e B r i g h t o n e d u c a t o r s w i t h o u t a c o n t r a c t s i n c e A u g u s t BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News After a month of small group meetings, Brighton teachers and the school district administration remain at odds over a new contract. Members of the Brighton Education Association, the teachers’ union, have been working without a contract since August 2007. Brighton Superintendent Jim Craig said this week that a small group of BEA representatives have been meeting with a small negotiating group from the administration since Dec. 20. “These have been mostly informal discussions about finding common ground to lead to a settlement,” he said “There have been a variety of ideas put forth by both sides. Our bargaining team is appreciative of the direction that the bargaining is going, but it’s not quite where we need it to be.” BEA President Barry Goode said he has been disappointed with the process. “Members of our team came up with a creative package that gave both them and us what both sides wanted,” he said. “We went beyond what our bottom line was, and they said they appreciated all the compromising we had done. “After Ron Ward (head of human resources for the district and one of the negotiators) presented it to the board, he said he needed more than $1 million from where the deal stood. That’s bad faith bargaining. We probably went farther than we wanted to, but we’re not going any farther. If this is a strategy to provoke some big labor dispute, it’s working.” Goode said that if there was no agreement in the next month or two, “something will happen.” He said it’s time to move on to stronger tactics than sign carrying. In the past the BEA has said a strike would be a last resort. “I don’t want to burn out my members,” said Goode.“The bargaining team will continue to bargain with teachers until we find something both sides can accept,” Craig said. “We’d love to have this done as soon as possible.” The next officially scheduled meeting between the bargaining teams is scheduled for Feb. 11. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. No favoritism seen in assessment Council member's taxes lowered before he was elected BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Brighton officials say no favoritism was shown to a City Council member whose taxes were lowered by the city last year, before he was elected. Chad Cooper, who lives at 130 S. Church St. and was elected to a four-year term last November, appealed his 2007 taxes to the city’s Board of Review last March. Cooper’s home had originally been assessed at $190,840, meaning the property was considered to be worth about $382,000, since assessed value is supposed to be half of market value. The tax reduction came to light when city government watchdog Susan Walters- Steinacker complained at a recent meeting that a resident’s property taxes had been lowered after he was denied by the Board of Review. While not identifying the taxpayer, she claimed it constituted favoritism and preferential treatment. City Council Member Jim Bohn, with the concurrence of council, asked city staff to look into the matter, and City Finance Director Dave Gajda gave a report to council last week. According to Gajda, Cooper was initially denied because in his appeal in which he used comparable properties in Brighton Township, not the city. Cooper had said real estate agents told him his home’s value was $320,000, not what it was assessed at. Cooper appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, but before his case came up the city reviewed it and reduced his assessment by 16 percent. In dollar terms, his taxes were lowered by $1,124. “Upon review, I determined an assessment reduction was justified,” Brighton Assessor Kathy Lupi said in a written response to a request by The News. Gajda said the city routinely reviews cases that have been appealed to the state. The reason, he says, is that the city assessor is required to go before the Tax Tribunal to defend the city’s assessment of the property, which can get expensive. “When we agree with the claimant (we sign an agreement),” Gajda said. That agreement was sent to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, which approved it. Cooper then paid his reduced taxes in full. According to Lupi and Gajda, Cooper was not alone in appealing, nor in having his assessment reduced. Lupi said 68 property owners appealed their a s sessments to the Board of Review in 2007, and the board reduced the asse ssments of 42 properties. Lupi said 10 of the 42 got reductions “equal to or greater than 16 percent.” Six others, denied reductions, appealed to the state. Five received decreases resulting from agreements similar to Coop e r’s. The sixth reduction resulted from a judgment order by the state tribunal. Cooper said it doesn’t bother him that the city has a resident such as Walters- Steinacker who questions decisions and wants answers. “She keeps us honest as a community,” he said. Bohn said he is now convinced no favoritism was shown. “Everybody needs to be treated fairly here, and nobody received any kind of special treatment,” he said. City Manager Dana Foster said he fully supports Gajda and Lupi, “in that they have followed the process available to all property owners in the city.” ’ Cooper predicted that more city homeowners would be appealing their property taxes in March, when the Board of Review meets, but not because of his action. “I think it’s a trend,” he said. “People are taking it into their own hands (to appeal). They have to decide if it’s worth the work necessary.” Tom Tolen can be reached at tto!en@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Doctor stops recycling prescription drugs Howell's Louis May starteci 'exchange'; regulators stepped in BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Dr. Louis Pat May, an 85- year-old Howell physician known for his humanitarian efforts, has stopped recycling prescription drugs brought in by his patients after getting a visit from state regulators. May had initiated a “charity m e d i^ exchange” that included everything from crutches and ojQ^gen tanks to blood pressure medications. It was the medications that got him in hot water with the state Department of Community Health. Mike Wissel, pharmacy supervisor with the Health Regulatory Division of the state health department, visited May on Jan. 25 after seeing newspaper advertisements the doctor had placed seeking medical supplies and medicine for recycling. He said the physician had agreed to quit giving away drugs. “We’d better quiet that down until we get my lawyers into the act,” May told The News. Wissel, a pharmacist, said physicians are allowed only to dispense prescription medicine that is packaged as samples from pharmaceutical companies. Wissel said May’s actions could have been in violation of at least two state regulations had he continued to give away medications. Board of Pharmacy Rule (3338.472(D) “prohibits prescription drugs from being returned or exchanged for resale once they leave the control of a pharmacist.” A statute in the Public Health Code (MCLA 333.17766(f)) also “prohibits a prescription drug from being sold or given away that has left the control of a pharmacist.” Wissel said that when he visited May’s office he “did not find any controlled substances” or “anything concerning.” He plans to follow up to make sure May continues to follow the state regulations. May plans to change advertisements to limit recycling to medical supplies and dressings. Recycled prescriptions already in his possession will “get buried at the farm,” he said. May, who has long touted the benefits of soy products, plans to begin limiting his practice to focus more on natural (plant) remedies next month. He has posted a sign for patients at the office stating he will no longer be writing prescriptions at that time. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. I N B R I E F Brighton Township Volunteers needed for church project Shepherd of the Lakes Church plans to reach out to the community with several local missions as part of the church’s “40 Days of Community,” Sunday through March 16. The church seeks volunteers to help and support organizations serving the unfortunate and disadvantaged in Livingston County. Details: 810-227-5099 or www.ShepherdsVoice.org. Handy Twp. Horse euthanized after dog attack A horse had to be euthanized earlier this week after an attack by two pit bulls. Police arrived Monday at about 6:15 a.m. at a horse farm on Judd Road to find two dogs attacking an Arabian mare in her stall, according to a press release fi-om the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. The two dogs were killed by a deputy. A veterinarian was called to care for the horse, but it was euthanized due to the extent of injuries inflicted by the dogs. A 44-year-old Handy Township resident owned the dogs, the release said. The Sheriff’s Department is withholding the identity of the dog owner pending the authorization of criminal charges. The case is pending with the county prosecutor’s office. Howell Talks begin on Melon Fest transfer Board members of the Howell Downtown Development Authority and Jaycees are beginning talks regarding the transfer of duties for this summer’s annual Melon Pest. DDA board members agreed to take on organization and oversight of the community event last October after being approached by leaders in the Jaycees, who reported a declining membership. Members of the DDA plan to make Melon Fest their signature fundraising event, to help support their efforts for downtown revitalization. Last year, the event raised $15,000 for the Jaycees and other participating organizations. E. Washington St. project planned East Washington Street in Howell will be rebuilt from South Michigan Avenue to Fowler Street this spring according to a plan approved this week by City CouncU. Improvements include better d i^ a g e , new concrete and parking areas as well as two $4,700 landscaped mini-circles designed to slow down drivers. The $506,000 project also will rebuild South Barnard Street, a connecting road, and intersection work at East Washington and McCarthy streets. The plan follows two informational sessions with neighbors and some site visits. A majority of neighbors approve of the project, said City Manager Shea Charles. Livingston County United Way help sought Businesspeople and residents are invited to volunteer for the Livingston County United Way’s annual allocation process, which distributes funds to the about 60 United Way partner- agency programs. Panelists will make recommendations to the board of directors as to how much funding should be provided for programs for the upcoming year. About 120 volunteers are needed for the process, with a time commitment per volunteer of about eight hours. Responsibilities include site visitations to partner agencies, review of budgets, participation in agency presentations and deliberating with other panel members for recommendations. The allocation process will take place the last two weeks of March. For further information or to sign up to help with allocations, contact Donna Gehringer at the Livingston County United Way, 810-494-3000 or dgehringer@ lcunitedway.org. United Way hosts breakfast Thursday The Livingston County United Way will have its 2008 annual meeting and volunteer recognition breakfast on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. The public is invited to attend. Awards will be presented to individuals for their commitment to the United Way. Outstanding service to the community and the past year’s accomplishments also be acknowledged. Cost is $20 per person. To make reservations, call 810-494-3000 or go to www. lcunited.way.org. Hune returns office dollars state Rep. Joe Hune, RHamburg Township, has given $2,600 of his $95,000 office allotment for 2007 back to the state. The allocation covered the salaries of his two full-time staffers, phone calls, mailings to constituents, press releases and any publications that are printed, faxed or mailed. Although $2,600 is not a significant amount in dollars and cents, Hune said, he said he is exercising fiscal responsibility in returning the money to state coffers. “Livingston County families understand the importance of fiscal responsibility, and it should be no different in my office,” Hune said in a press release. “It’s actually more important for me as a state representative because I am dealing with people’s money.” Pinckney Hearing set Feb. 25 on water-fee hike Village officials are contemplating a hike in water fees. The proposed 3 percent increase be discussed at a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St. The increase is needed to offset a rising deficit in the village’s water service operations and maintenance budget, said Village President Rebecca Foster. It would cost the average water user about $1 more per quarter, she said. The village’s auditor reported a $38,400 deficit in the fund at the end of June. If rates remain the same, that deficit could exceed $100,000 by the end of June 2009. “We’re not bringing in enough revenue fi-om the rates to cover what it costs to deliver water,” Foster said. “The law requires us to have rates that are reasonably consistent with costs.” Village water rates have not been a^usted for two years. Officials do not expect to increase sewer rates, Foster said. From News staff reports Those who serve meet people in need 'Connect'event at St. Patrick Parish in Brighton draws 315 residents BY LISA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter Those who needed help were matched with those who wanted to help at Livingston County’s first Community Connect event last weekend. More than 300 residents of Livingston County connected Jan. 26 with hundreds of volunteers from the community and from local service agencies at St. Patrick Parish Life Center in Brighton. The county’s first Community Connect was put on by the Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care, which was awarded a $1,000 grant for the event. “We’re trying to connect folks in the community with medical, housing, legal and employment services,” said Alissa Parks, collaborative community planner for the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body. “We got volunteers and local agencies to convene in one place so that those residents with needs could receive direct help.” Donna Ctehringer, allocations and assessments director for the Livingston County United Way, said 315 people attended. “The feedback was so positive and we felt the event was very successful,” said Gehringer. “Our committee will discuss making it an annual event.” Legffi volunteers advised people on such matters as foreclosure, bankruptcy and divorce. Elaine Brown, personal preventive health services director for the Livingston County Department of Public Health, said a number of people visited medical representatives for flu shots and blood pressure tests and with questions about everything fitim health insurance to dental care. Cornerstone Church provided lunch as well as gift bags with toiletries, while Gleaners Community Food bank distributed food. According to Parks, there are an average of 95 homeless people in Livingston County on any given day and 131 people in danger of becoming homeless. The most recent figures fixjm the U.S. Census show that 2,500 families in Livingston County live below the poverty level. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. MOOT closes lot The Michigan Department of TYmisportation will permanently close the carpool parking lot on M-59 at MicWgan Avenue-Oak Grove Road at Howell beginning Monday. 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Firefighters were trying to put out fires in the 1 million pounds of plastic pellets in the building. “All Siat plastic is like a big lump of goo that’s burning,” DeNoyer said. Workers from Young Environmental Services had been brought in with heavy excavating equipment to break apart the plastic so the fire could be more easily extinguished, DeNoyer said. There were no injuries be- Firefighters from at least six departments responded to a fire Monday at Logistics Solutions Inc. The building was a total loss. RICK FITZGERALD, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS cause of the fire. A large plume of black smoke that floated northward over the area most of the morning had disappeared by early afternoon, DeNoyer said. Air monitoring equipment was brought in by the Livingston Coimty Hazardous Materials Response Team, but no evacuations were ordered. One monitor was placed by the Hamburg Elementary School. “No toxins have been detected,” said Matt Bolang, environmental specialist with the Livingston County Health Department. ^ i l e area residents could smell smoke, once it was at a certain height it was not a health hazard, Bolang said. A locomotive pulled several unbumed railroad cars from the scene, but two imlroad cars were too close to the fire to reach, DeNoyer said. The building was a complete loss, he said. Tanker trucks from several fire departments continued to make regular runs Monday afternoon to a fire hydrant at M- 36 and Spicer Road to get water to fight the fire, DeNoyer said. School superintendent back on the job in Howell T a l k s c o n t i n u e a b o u t p o s s i b l e a d m i n i s t r a t i v e l e a v e BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Howell Public Schools Superintendent Chuck Breine r was back on the job this week, over the objections of at least one school board trustee. Trustee Wendy Day, who has been outspoken about wanting a change in the district’s leadership, offered a motion during Monday night’s school board meeting to put Breiner on a paid administrative leave, rather than have him come back to work. But Day’s motion died for lack of support. Breiner has been on a medical leave since late November and was cleared to return to work 20-25 hours per week, according to Board of Education President Phil Westmoreland. Breiner met Tuesday with Westmoreland and Treasurer Ed Literski, and the matte r of possibly being placed on paid administrative leave was discussed, Day said. Neither Westmoreland nor Literski returned calls from The News on Tuesday. A school board vote would be required to place the superintendent on leave. Day told The News she had specific reasons for not wanting Breiner back. “It has a lot of potential downsides,” she said. “It’s a matter of public knowledge we have been in negotiations with him about a potential separation. There wasn’t a really good plan, and it could (negate) all the progress we’ve made in the last two months. “I definitely think it sends a mixed message, and that’s not a position of strength this board should be coming from.” However, Vice President Jeanine Pra tt said she supports Breiner. “I happen to admire Chuck (Breiner),” she said. “(He) has done a lot for the district.” Regarding his future. Pra tt said she hoped Breiner would do “whatever is going to work out best for the district.” A school board press re lease issued earlier this month said Breiner’s attorney and the school district’s legal counsel “have briefly discussed a possible severance agreement.” Westmoreland said Monday that since Breiner is coming back on a part-time basis, his job responsibilities would have to be spelled out. For his part, Breiner told The News he had a “good day” IXiesday, working six-anda- half hours. “My physician suggested I re-enter my work in a phased-in way,” Breiner said, declining to specify the nature of the illness. “I spoke with a number of people, I visited four schools, talked with a number of people, I talked with principals and to some staff,” he said. Breiner has a five-year contract that gives him a base salary of $140,000 a year and is automatically extended for another year if the board doesn’t act on it by March 31. Westmoreland also said Monday that during his absence, Breiner has been participating in the investigation of an incident last May in which a 7-yearold boy was sexually assaulted by two other boys - ages 9 and 11 at the time - aboard a Howell school bus. Westmoreland did not elaborate. The two boys have been charged with first-and-second- degree criminal sexual conduct in juvenile court and likely will face trials. Breiner has said he was not informed the incident was a sexual assault until late September. Westmoreland said attorneys for the Thrun law firm should have their investigation into the sexual assault completed soon. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ Iivingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2009. Howell school board ponders budget cuts Icdeas inclucde charging for bus rides, cutting teacher positions BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Laying off teachers, an across-the board pay cut, charging students for their bus rides to school, expanding all-day kindergarten to attract more students. All of those ideas and more were discussed this week as the Howell Board of Education again grappled with its $67 million budget, which will need to be trimmed by another $1.7 million for the 2008-09 fiscal year that starts July 1. Associate Superintendent for Business Rick Terres said the budget already has been reduced by $10.5 million in the last five years, and there’s not much room left to cut without negatively impacting programs. “Some school districts are at the end of their (potential) cuts and they say, ‘Where do we go from here?”’ Terres told the board. A best-case scenario would be if the district receives a $200 per student increase in state funding, reducing the potential deficit to $1 million. The optimistic scenario is based on losing “only” 50 students next year. Up until the current school year, the Howell school district was the beneficiary of generous annual increases in enrollment, but times have changed, Terres told the board. One way to save money is to cut teachers. Terres said the district could save $500,000 by eliminating 10 low-seniority teachers. Also discussed was a 1 percent salary cut for all employees, which would save $385,000 a year. Another way to increase revenues would be to expand the popular all-day, everyday kindergarten program to attract more students and the state funding that comes with them. Another potential revenue enhancement could come through charging a fee for riding the bus. Terres stressed it would have to be volimtaiy since it is against the law to charge a fee in order to use a public school bus in Michigan. Privatizing the transportation program was also discussed, but informally rejected. Board President Phil Westmoreland asked for a show ol hands from the audience re garding who would be willing to pay for bus service, and about one-third of the audience of about 50 raised their hands. Closing the Howell High School pool is another possible cut. Terres said it costs the district $150,000 per year to run the pool. Terres also said the district has been working to get more equality in funding between the “rich” districts and “poor” districts but doesn’t hold out much hope for change. Howell is in a packed group of school districts at the bottom in state funding, receiving $7,204 per student. Tom Toien can be reached at ttoien@iivingstoncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2009. Chili & Ice Festival expands: Now in Brighton, Green Oak Annual event expected to draw up to 3,000 BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News The annual Chili & Ice Festival in downtown Brighton has expanded this year with a second venue - the Green Oak Village Place shopping center. With good weather, up to 3,000 people are expected for the second annual festival set for Feb. 9. According to Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Director Pam McConeghy, most of the ice sculptures people have enjoyed over the years will still be downtown at the Mill Pond and along Main Street and Grand River Avenue. But some also will be at Green Oak Village Place south of Brighton. “Green Oak \fillage Place wants to be involved with chamber events, and we thought it would be a nice way to let them in,” she said. “We welcome the opportunity to create more ways of a regional draw (for the mall),” added the center’s Manager Sean Valentino. “We will have up to 15 sculptures scattered around the mall as early as the Friday before the event.” O’Callaghan’s Irish Pub, 9555 Green Oak Village Place, is scheduling an event in its patio area to coincide with the festival, Valentino says. McConeghy said the chamber sees an advantage to having the event at two venues, something she calls cross-marketing. “The more sculptures we sell, the more profit, and it’s all thrown right back into our events and operations,” she said. 'The Chili & Ice event normally features about 40-50 sculptures but that may increase due to the second location. Again this year, Pinckney ice sculptor Martin Folk will be on hand with this team, carving huge chunks of ice into shimmering sculptures. “They’ve ramped up the quality of the sculptures,” McConeghy said of Folk and his crew of chain saw-wielding sculptors. In addition to beautiful ice sculptures several varieties of chili will be served by local vendors, along with coffee, hot chocolate, hot cider and other beverages. “It’s a great festival for the area, and I hope it will put Brighton, and the Brighton area, further on the map,” Valentino added. The festival runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, but sculptures will remain in place for viewing as long as the weather permits, McConeghy says. W o r k d a y s s la t e d a t a r e a p a r k s The state Department of Natural Resources has announced the schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays throughout February in southeastern Michigan state parks and recreation areas. Volunteers are needed to help cut invasive shrubs, haul brush and make brush piles in natural areas within state parks and recreation areas.These activities will help protect and restore the unique natural areas in these southeast Michigan state parks. Dates, times and locations of the workdays are as follows; ■ Saturday - Island Lake Recreation Area, 1-4 p.m. ■ Sunday, Feb. 24 - Brighton Recreation Area, 1-4 p.m. Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves and drinking water. Details: www.michigan. gov/dnrvolunteers, link to the “Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays”; or contact Laurel Malvitz at 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@michigan.gov. Legal term could hold up Wireless Livingston project 'Franchise'issue could cost Oceola Township r BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News A legal definition could hold up the Wireless Livingston project in part of the county, at least temporarily. Oceola Township trustees referred the question - will Wireless Livingston operate as a fi^chise? - to their attorney for further review. While the term “fi^ch ise” does not exist in the contract submitted for municipal approval by Paul McNamara, Livingston County information technology coordinator, the document’s language suggests it is a fimichise, which officials said could result in a $60,000 revenue loss for Oceola Township. 'Township attorney Neal Nielsen will look into the matter before township officials sign the countywide free Internet agreement. Each municipality must sign, allowing the use of poles, towers and buildings to carry the wireless signals, before their area will be included. Oceola Township Supervisor Bill Bamber said a clause in a recent AT&T agreement to bring cable to Oceola 'Township residents states that “if any franchise pays less, they would pay the same.” A concern shared by the township board is that providers could convince the courts that Wireless Livingston is a franchise and is not paying the standard 5 percent of gross revenue to the township, and so they, too, should be exempt. The township receives about $15,000 quarterly in franchise fees from Comcast, which is currently the tovraship’s only provider. 'The township’s old agreement with Comcast, which is up for renewal this year, was altered to include language identical to the agreement recently provided by AT&T. Both recent agreements include an exclusivity clause, to which township officials say they will object. Letters of concern must be mailed to interested cable providers within 15 days of receiving their agreements. . The revenue loss would mean less money for street repair and other operation expenses, said Bamber. McNamara said he was surprised by the concern the Wireless Livingston contract generated in Oceola, but not disheartened by the delay the contract with Mich Tel, the company which will bring free wireless access to the county. “We’ve already received approval from Genoa, Hamburg, Brighton. ... We don’t need all 16 to move ahead,” he said. The program is slated to begin in the county’s southeastern segment, where each of the communities have already sign on, or are expected to at their next municipal meeting. “’This will not hold up the project” for the whole county, said McNamara. On another note, McNamara responded to questions about funding for the local project after Mich 'Tel, which also provides free wireless Internet service in Oakland County, lost it’s financial backing earlier this month for the Oakland County project. “’They are now going through venture capitalists” out of Atlanta, said McNamara about Mich 'Tel’s financial plan. Flmding was initially arranged through a New York company, according to McNamara, “who backed out because of the state’s economic climate.” Flmding for the Livingston project was tied into the Oakland project. HOWELL TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF REZONING Public notice is hereby given that the following Rezoning was adopted by the Howell Township Board on January 28, 2008. Ordinance #214 rezoning the following property from Residential B “RB” to Neighborhood Service Commercial “NSC”: Parcel ID #4706-33-300-001 Legal description as follows: SEC 33 T3N R4E BEG SW COR OF SEC, TH N5*E 331.21 FT ALONG CL BURKHART RD, TH S89*E 300.56 FT, TH S 330 FT, TH N89*W 330 FT ALONG CL OF MASON RD TO POB, 2 AC M/L All information regarding the rezoning and map may be inspected or purchased at the Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, MI 48855 - (517) 546 2817, Monday thru Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The aforementioned rezoning shall become effective 7 days after publication Carolyn Eaton Howell Township Clerk Publish February 1, 2008/LCN ^Timtastic Sams W H E R E F A S H IO N S E N S E M E E T S C O M M O N S E N S E • HAIRCUTS • PERMS • COLOR • WAXING r Chilson Commons Shopping Center M-36 at Chilson Rd. (810) 231-6705 All Walk-In HRS: M-F 9-8, SAT 8-4 1 0 % OFF A n y R e g u la r ly P r ic e d H a i r S e rv ic e ! W e do It A L L ! H a i r c u ts • C o lo r • P e rm s • T r e a lm e o l s • W a x in g Fantastic Sams (810) 231-6705 ' A4 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1,2008 □ S t . P a t s t u d e n t s l e n d a h a n d COURIiSY, AMERICAN RED CROSS Students at St. Patrick Catholic School in Brighton help load more than 1,400 bottles of Gatorade onto the Red Cross emergency relief vehicle after a collection drive at the school. Gatorade is the beverage of choice for weary emergency response workers who respond to fires and other events. The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross supports those workers as well as victims of a fire or other emergency. ERIK FROM AT At home, time to catch up Jeff Probst, the show’s host, says the best “Survivor” players are those who play the game moment to moment. That kind of sums up Reichenbach’s current philosophy on life. “A lot of people have a fiveyecU" plan or a 10-year plan, but I really have no idea what I’m going to do tomorrow,” he said, “but it always seems to work out.” Landing a spot on “Survivor” is no easy feat. CBS receives an average of 15,000 to 20,000 applications for each season, a networic spokeswoman said. From that, 800 are invited to interview. Roughly 48 semifinalists are chosen and the season’s players are picked from them. ^ ich en b ach is sworn to secrecy about the outcome of this season and how he fared, but said he hopes people here wiU tune in, cheer him on and enjoy the ride. “It was an exciting experience and a crazy ejq)erience,” he said. “I’m still in shock mode. It’s a little surreal. When I see my face on TV I might just laugh.” It’s been a wish of Reichenbach’s to be on “Survivor” since the show debuted. He’s never missed a season and he tried out once before last season. “Erik was so excited to make it,” Probst said in a telephone press conference Thesday. “He said, ‘I’ve been waiting for this day and praying the show would stay on tiie air long enough so I could get here.’” Once he was cast, Reichenbach, a former Pinckney Community High School track star and ciurent Eastern Michigan University runner, said he wasn’t worried about the show’s notoriously intense physical challenges. “I became a student of the show,” he said. “I wanted to learn more.” He rewatched every episode fi'om every previous season. “I think my biggest advantage is that I’m just fiiendly and nonthreatening,” Reichenbach said. “People like me because I seem very familiar to them, like someone they know or have seen before. 'That’s helpful because the game is a lot more social than it looks.” Hi8 making the show is no surprise to Reichenbach’s parents, Richard and Marilyn, and brothers. Rich, 23, and Kurt, 18. “Erik is a natural,” Marilyn Reichenbach said. “He’s always been the life of the party. We’re all just going along on this ride wito him.” Catching up with the EMU classes the graphic design major missed last semester and trying to stay eligible for track have perhaps been bigger challenges than any Reichenbach faced on the TV show, he said. Reichenbach also is still reeling from the lack of food he faced on “Survivor,” he said. When he came home, his mother said he ate his grandmother’s cookies, candy com, the birthday cake he missed in November and chimichangas firrm Brighton’s Mexican Jones restairrant. Each “Survivor,” Probst said, is orxhis or her own joirmey on the show. “They leave their ordinary lives behind for an experience that will forever change their lives,” he said. That’s true, Reichenbach said, adding that he hasn’t changed his mind about taking things one day at a time. “I’ll keep my options open,” he said. “You never know what might drop in your lap.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ Uvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. PREMIERE FROM A1 He surprises 'Survivor' tribe the driving rain on a beach in the Rock Islands of Palau wdien the “favorites” began to appear, could even be called priceless. “Erik is so endearing,” Probst said. “He shows up on the island in a green track outfit - shoes, pants and everything - and this long lion’s-mane hair and he’s just boimcing with energy. Then he finds out he’s playing against some of his alltime idols.” It was like watching someone at a rock concert, Probst said. By the first challenge, though, that fan worship was long gone for Reichenbach and ^ the rookies, who quickly learned the “favorites” weren’t there to make any new friends. “It became *us’ against ‘them,’” Probst said. The fans’ advantage, he said, is that they exist on pure adrenaline, they have no idea how tough surviving on the island is going to eventually get and, esp e c i ^ in Reichenbach’s case, they aren’t a known quantity like the all-stars. “Elveryone imderestimated Erik,” Probst said. ‘Your initial take is that he’s a little silty. He nms everywhere. Everyone called him the kid in the green shorts who nms everywhere, but he’s much sharper than people gave him credit for initially.” Competitors quickly learned that the Pinctaey Community High School track record holder and current Eastern Michigan University runner is a lot stronger than his lan^. slim build lets on, Probst said. That’s evident by the second episode wiien Reichenbach and f ^ Jason Siska take on favorite Ozxy Lusth in a challenge that “beccime more of a battle them Ozzy thought it might be,” he said. Other things to keep an eye on this season, Probst said, are: ■ Weather that will contribute to a physical beating like no previous “Survivor” tribe has had before. ■ The return of “Exile Island,” where tribe members are sent to spend a night alone and where an immunity idol is hidden. This, season, one person from each tribe will be sent to the island together every time, where they’ll have a chance to talk but also have the same clue to the idol’s whereabouts and the dilemma of how to search for it alone. ■ TWo different “love affairs” between tribe members that start in the second episode and play a big part in the rest of the season. ■ A record number of “blindside” votes off the island that made Probst’s jaw drop more than once at tribal councils and left a lot of players wondering what happened. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PiSEUATHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brent Earl, the 2007 Livingston Citizen of the Year, is seen here in the first floor of The Opera House in Howell, which was completed as part of the Livingston Arts Council's first fundraising phase. Here, the room is all set up for the Acoustic Cafe, which started last Friday and features live music. The room also is rented for other functions, which helps to raise money for the remainder of the building's restoration.The upper floor of the building is the actual opera house stage and balcony that has yet to be restored. EARL FROM A1 His HUBTV looks at positive things in Livingston Co. tor for the Gleaners Shared Harvest Pantry. The News will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit of Earl’s choice. He has asked that $500 be given to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County and $500 to The Opera House renovation effort. “We feel lucky to be able to honor someone who is so community-minded,” said Rick Fitzgerald, managing editor of The News. Community members called Earl “approachable” and “engrossed in listening to people” and said he knows how to get things done. Joyce Fisher, who nominated him for the award, said Earl always steps up as needed. “He jumped in with both feet. He crams it all in,” she said. “He excels. He doesn’t go into anything halfway. It’s 100 percent.” She said he had a “joyful willingness” to bring The Opera House back to its glory so others could enjoy it. “There doesn’t ever seem to be a doubt in his attitude. He just wants this community to work. He makes a difference” in so many things, she added. The $500,000 first phase of The Opera House renovation has brought a usable space to the community and raised awareness of the Livingston Arts Council. Earl recently ended his three-year stint as president of the arts group. \Yith the first floor completed in 2007, the LAC has hired two staffers to rent and promote the space which will, in turn, continue to raise money for the multimillion-doUar renovation of the building’s upper floor that houses The Opera House proper with stage and balcony. “He has a tireless energy for it,” said Howell Carnegie District Library Director Kathleen Zaenger, who is a member of the Howell Rotary Club with Earl. “And that project needs it because it’s a long-term thing.” Mary Ann McCray, owner of LeBoutique in downtown Howell sits on the LAC board with Earl. She called him a “great leader” and said “he One of Earl's other community ventures is HUBTV, for which he can often be seen on the street or at community events conducting interviews. Here, he works with partner Lindsay Root (behind the camera) as they tape a segment during the first night of the Acoustic Cafe in Howell. keeps things moving.” Earl did the “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” for LACASA last summer, raising $365 as a last-minute entrant in the fundraiser, according to Julie Smith, LACASA’s development director. “He came in at the last minute, so that was impressive,” she said. Earl was honored in 2007 by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County for his work with the program since 2 0 0 2 . Earl’s most recent community venture is HUBTV a cable television program and linking Internet site that focuses on events and people in Livingston County, wdiich Earl and partner Lindsay Root believed was ignored by major media outlets - except to do negative stories. Although the venture launched in 2006, it really came into its own last year. “We’re involved in all things positive and all things local,” said Earl. “To those who watch, it provides a window to the positive things going on in Livingston County through our camera. It’s not filtered. As Lindsay says ‘we let the story breathe’.” McCray said she is impressed with Earl’s dedication. “He really wanted HUBTV to enhance people’s lives and the community. He wasn’t just looking for dollars; he was looking to see a benefit for his efforts,” she said. “He really, truly cares about this community. I don’t think there’s anyone more deserving of this recognition.” Zaenger also has worked with Earl on HUBTV programs. “I admire him greatly,” she said. “He has boundless energy and real zest for trying to do good things in the community. He’s always trying new things and trying to help our community.” After graduating from Hillsdale College with a degree in finance and marketing, Earl lived in Colorado and Chicago, before moving back to the Howell area in 2001. He works as a sales representative for IBM. He proudly claims his fifth-generation roots and lives on the family farmstead on Oak Grove Road in Howell Township with his wife, Jennifer, and four young children. In his free time he enjoys “tinkering around on the farm,” where the family has goats and sheep. His parents, Rosemary and William Earl, still live here and he has one sister, Cindy, who lives in Kentucky. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. Brent Earl ■ Age: 40. ■ Residence: Howell Township. He is the fifth generation of his family to grow up in the township. ■ Occupation: Midwest software sales representative for IBM. ■ Education: Graduate of Hillsdale College with a finance and marketing degree. ■ Family: Married to Jennifer. They have four children Zoe, 9, Ivy, 7, Lincoln, 5 and Ruby, I'k. Three of them attend the Howell Public Schools. ■ Community service: Recent past president of the Livingston Arts Council where he was instrumental in getting the first-floor renovation to The Opera House in Howell completed in 2007, has volunteered since 2002 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County, is a member of the Howell Rotary Club and is a past member of the Howell Township Planning Commission. He is cofounder and executive producer of HUBTV, a local community access station that focuses on the positive aspects of Livingston County. ■ Notable quote: "I've been so fortunate in my life that I'm thankful. I just feel inspired to do it (get involved). I feel responsible for giving back. There are so many people in need locally; there are so many people here who are doing good things." 1 WOODY FROM A1 Groundhog raised by people lost her fear of humans out of nine times,” says De- Benham to non-believers. “We believe it is because she is a female groundhog.” With a better track record than her male counterpart from Pennsylvania, Woody is better equipped due to her “female intuition,” says DeBenham, with some seriousness. Claiming that all the responsibility of caring for the young rests on mother groundhogs, DeBenham argues that females understand the danger of bringing babies out before winter IS over. Though Woody has never given birth, she still has “m aternal instincts,” DeBenham says. Woody, who works for peanuts, was brought to the center by a farmer’s wife in June 1998. She was rescued after her mother died, and cared for by people. As a result, “she lost her fear of humans and couldn’t be re leased back into the wild,” says DeBenham. Woody earns her keep with the annual groundhog day predictions and serving as part of the cente r’s environmental education program brought to schools and churches. Recently, she has added Super Bowl Sunday predictions to her resume, but “she is not as good” for that event. “Maybe (Punxsutawney) Phil would be better at that,” says DeBenham about the male groundhog. Because this y e a r’s groundhog celebration falls on a Saturday, center staff expect a large turnout, more than previous years. “We had at least a hundred last year,” said Chris Bennett, the cente r’s special events coordinator. The cehter has added a pancake breakfast following the program this year. Woody will make an appearance and be available for photos. All proceeds benefit the center and it’s projects. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. 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Largely for his work in support of The Opera House through his leadership on the Livingston Arts Council, Earl is our pick for the 2007 Livingston Citizen of the Year award. Earl was one of 10 people nominated for the honor that we created a year ago. Our intent was to have an award that brings recognition to those who give back unselfishly to their communities. Earl, who people describe with phrases like “a great leader” and someone “who truly cares,” certainly fits that mold. He was instrumental in raising the funds to get the first floor renovated of the landmark Opera House building downtown. Already various groups have rented the space for ever3t;hing from holiday parties to art exhibits. But that’s not all he does. He volunteers as a Big Brother, is active with the Howell Rotary Club, has served on the Howell Township Planning Commission and is one of the principals in HUBTy the local community access station that shines a spotlight on the good things and the fun events that take place all over Livingston County. We’re thrilled to, once again, make a $1,000 donation to the community on behalf of the Livingston Citizen of the Year. Earl has asked that we make equal donations to the Livingston Arts Council and to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County. I urge you to read his story on this week’s front page. And I hope you will read the three additional stories on this page about the other finalists we selected. Those people - Rick Beaudin, Joyce Fisher and Linda Shultes - also are among the cream of the crop of local residents who care as much about the people around them as they do about themselves. C om in g u p n e x t ... Now that we’ve selected a Citizen of the Year, it’s not too soon to think about Young Citizen of the Year nominations. The winner of that honor will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship by The Livingston Community News. Three finalists will receive $250 scholarships. The award is designed to bring recognition to h i ^ school students who make a significant contribution through community service in addition to performing well in the classroom. We all know students who should be considered. Anyone may submit a nomination. Here’s what we need: Send us a letter that includes the student’s name, home address, phone number and school they are attending along with an outline of the student’s leadership positions and community service. Include your name, address and phone number. Also list the names and daytime phone numbers of those who can speak about the student’s H community involvement. " Send those nominations to: Livingston Young Citizen of the Year, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116 or e-mail them to us at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews. com. The deadline is Thursday, March 20 (so you can get it done before you head out of town on spring break). Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. r life o f a v o l u n t e e r T h e i r h a r d w o r k is n o t a j o b , b u t r a t h e r a p a s s i o n w i t h a p u r p o s e Rick Beaudin is the immediate past chairman of the Pinckney- Lakeland- Hamburg- Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Beaudin, in his persona of the Pinckney Pirate, also sells raffle tickets to benefit the Pinckney Athletic Boosters. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Rick Beaudin demonstrates a support for community that's never-ending BY LEANNE SM ITH The Livingston Community News Michigan’s lethargic economy has made Rick Beaudin’s career as a local real estate agent somewhat challenging of late. Even so, the 53-year-old has not faltered in his devotion to the causes and organizations he holds dear, such as Pinckney Community Schools, Brighton’s Relay for Life and small, locally-owned businesses. “Be good to your community, and your community is good to you,” said Beaudin, who moved to Hamburg Township in 1998. “If you keep things going and we keep supporting each other, we’ll all be OK.” That attitude, say those who know him, is never-ending. “He has so much energy,” said Hamburg Township resident and businessman Bill SEE B E A U D IN , A6 Rick Beaudin ■ Age: 53. ■ Residence: Zukey Lake in Hamburg Township. ■ Occupation: Realtor with The Michigan Group, 5589 E. M-36, at the corner of Chilson and M-36, Hamburg Township. ■ Family: Single. Daughters Andrea, 21, a senior at Northwood University, and Rachel, 19, a stylist at Reflection Salon & Day Spa, Brighton. ■ Community service: Team recruitment and development, cheerleader, fundraiser and media contact for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Brighton; sells raffle tickets at Pinckney Community High School home football and basketball games to benefit the schools' athletic boosters; member of Pinckney Schools Career Advisory Committee; past chairman of the Pinckney-Lakeland-Hamburg- Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce; originator of Arise United Methodist Church's "5th-Quarter" bonfires after Pinckney High's home football games; volunteer with Ann Arbor's annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk. ■ Other activities: Member of the Livingston County Wildlife & Conservation Club, hosts televised candidate forums for local elections, organized the Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell Chamber's annual Growth Forum and volunteers at Helluva Rodeo, Brighton's Art Festival and Smokin' Jazz & Blues festival. Hobbies include boating and in-line skating. ■ Notable quote: "I guess I have some kind of inner drive inside of me that just says, 'volunteer.' I'm Just not bashful to get involved." Joyce Fisher pairs a love of history and concern for veterans to make a difference Joyce Fisher ■ Age: 57. ■ Residence: Howell Township. ■ Occupation: Bookkeeper for 40-year-old family trucking company, Fisher Trucking. ■ Family: Husband of 37 years, Jim; sons Charles and Donald; four grandchildren. ■ Community service: Works in the archives room at the Howell Carnegie District Library; an active member in the American Legion, overseeing with her husband the planning and hosting of the annual Christmas Day dinner; helps with projects at The Opera House in Howell; raises funds and awareness for Honor Flight Michigan Inc., a program dedicated to taking World War II veterans to see the WW II memorial in Washington, D.C. ■ Other activities: Served as a member of the board of directors of Howell Public Schools Alumni Association, and organized the presentation of honorary high school diplomas to long-time Howell residents Dr. Louis Pat May and Duane Zemper in 2007; keeps 6,000 alumni of Howell Public Schools connected through regular e-mail newsletters; helped with the researching, creation and public showing of the documentary "WWII: Through the Lens of Duane Zemper"; helps area veterans document their experiences on the Web at www.archives.gov. ■ Notable quote: "You can't begin to know who you are until you know where you came from." Fisher leads her life according to that quote told to her by colleague Duane Zemper. B Y L A U R IE H U M P H R E Y The Livingston Community News Anyone who visits the archive room at the Howell Carnegie District Library knows Joyce Fisher, if not by name, by sight. She’s the one with a smile and an unlimited supply of stories about Howell and its residents. She may never tell you her name because, for her, it is not about recognition, but rather the preservation of her beloved city’s past for future generations. “I don’t do anything special,” she said upon learning of her nomination for the Livingston Citizen of the Year award. “I just do what I love to do.” According to George and Lois Winegar, local historians and fellow archivists, Fisher has helped to organize the archives room and is always looking for ways to acquire more artifacts. Part of that is getting the word out about what the archive room pro- SEE FISHER, A6 Joyce Fisher does a great deal of volunteer work in the archives room at the Howell Carnegie District Library. She also has been active with the Howell Public Schools Alumni Association, The Opera House and Honor Flight Michigan Inc. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELU. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Linda Shultes is always willing to help community groups; a top recruiter, too JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Linda Shultes is a longtime Girl Scout volunteer who helped to establish a camping-equipment lending closet for area Scout troops. While Scouting is important to Shultes, she remains active in other community efforts, and proudly displays her shirt coliection representing each of the programs she has helped. B Y S T E P H E N IE K O E H N News Special Writer “I like to organize things,” says Linda Shultes, who has voluntarily organized things for the Girl Scouts for the past 25 years, as a committee member for the annual Helluva Rodeo and for Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney. Shultes is a volunteer’s volunteer, say her friends and family. “She is blessed with a special gift to inspire, motivate and organize people to do great work,” says her sister, Diane Compton, of Ann Arbor. “When she hears of a need, it is like a reflex for her to come up with a plan, contact a few people and, in a short amount of time, the need is taken care of.” Shultes, who entered scouting as a child, got involved again as an adult when her kindergarten-aged daughter joined a Daisy troop in 1986. Charlene Grendze, her daughter’s troop leader, got i Linda Shultes ■ Age: 53. ■ Residence; Hamburg Township ■ Occupation: Administrative assistant in the Department of Philosophy, University of Michigan. ■ Family: Married to Skip Shultes. The couple has three grown daughters: Christina lives in Long Beach, Calif.; and twins. Heather and Stacey, are students at Washtenaw Community College. ■ Community service: Twenty-five years of volunteer service with Girl Scouts of the USA, with responsibilities ranging from troop leader to membership on the Huron Valley Council's Encampment Committee; Helluva Rodeo volunteer coordinator; Lakelands Trail booster. ■ Other activities: Volunteer at Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney, currently in charge of preparing communion. She also works in the church's clothing closet and prepares meals in the Community Kitchen for Christ, which provides free meals to seniors and those in need. ■ Notable quote: "Rather than complain about something, figure out a solution and take your solution to the people in charge, with an offer to help." Shultes involved by asking to be on call when the troop took trips. She later became a troop leader. Currently, she wears numerous Girl Scout hats. She leads one of the largest area Junior Girl Scout troops and SEE SHULTES, A6 A6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K A 10-foot-tall snowman was built on New Year's Eve by a group of Pinckney High School freshmen. Located at 8280 Farley Road in Pinckney, the bottom snowball is close to 5-feet in diameter. The build team, from left, includes: Brad Petty, Scott Johnson, Mike Bidwell,Tyier Crampo,and Travis Stevens. Other helpers not pictured: Ally Harris and Lauren Boyes. COURTESY, PETTY FAMILY Elementary students from St. Joseph School in Howell used their artistic talents to provide original works, which were placed on the dessert bags given with each meal delivered by volunteers as part of the annual Christmas Day Dinner provided by the American Legion Devereau Post 141. COURTESY JOYCE FISHER Matthew Ward of Pinckney, center, was the $500 winner from Brighton's Lawrence Auto Body in a drawing among customers that ran Oct. 15-Dec. 15,2007. He is pictured here with Larry and Kate Lawrence, owners of the local body shop that has been in Brighton for 30 years. COURTESY LAWRENCE AUTO BODY Brownie Troop 1651, made up of third-graders from Pinckney, recently sponsored a Livingston County family of four for Christmas, raising proceeds through a bake sale. Here the girls are pictured with items purchased for the family. CO'URTESYJILL KATSCHOR A C H I E V E R S Justin Tyrna on fall dean's list Justin L. lyrna of Brighton is on the University of Northwestern Ohio dean’s list for the November session of 2007 in the College of Technologies. To be on the dean’s list, students must be full-time and receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Kevin Centers gets parts maker's prize Brighton High School junior Kevin Centers is the recipient of a $2,500 check from the Standard Parts Corp. Consumers auto maintenance teacher Erik Hahn encouraged Centers to take an online quiz given by the ignition parts maker. Centers won second prize, which he plans to spend on tools and on inexpensive motorcycles that he hopes to rebuild and sell. Centers says that he hopes to make a career out of rebuilding motorcycles, and the prize will afford Wm plenty of practice. LACASA names new board members LACASA, a nonprofit organization aimed at ending domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse, has named its 2008 board of directors. Board members include Chairman Michael J. Murphy; Vice-Chairwoman Maureen Duffy; 'B’easurer Janice 'ITouba; Secretary Mary Fronczak, member-at-large 'Tom Bovee and members Patricia Claffey, Ron Daly, Patty Gronow, Kate Lowry, Maiy Millar, Bonnie J. Miller, David Morse, Lynn Parrish, Jackie Rogers, Judie Scranton, Maria Stuart, David Swink and Valerie Webster. LACASA advisory board members are Heidi Clausnitzer, Lucille Diebolt, Jon King and Carol Rearick. The News will publish Achievers as space allows. Send information to Achievers, LCN,420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to (810) 844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. SHULTES FROM AS Her volunteerism is a weekly commitment a Brownie troop, coordinates sales efforts and serves as leader and registrar for the Pinckney-Hamburg-Lakeland Service Unit of the Huron Valley Girl Scout Council. She was recognized by the council as an Outstanding Leader in 1990 and as Outstanding Volunteer in 1997. “Linda recruits more leaders to help girls in our community become strong and confident citizens than any person I know,” says Jackie Jeffery, her friend and fellow troop leader, whom Shultes recruited to troop leadership some 14 years ago. “She lives and breathes Girl Scouting.” Shultes also got involved with the Helluva Rodeo in the Pinckney area the year after its inception nearly six years ago and has had a starring volunteer role ever since. “She single-handedly gets all the volunteers to make the rodeo run, from ticket takers to parking attendants,” says Jeffery. Shultes also solicits ads and sponsors for the event. Last year, she was instrumental in getting the Girl Scouts designated as the major beneficiary of the event’s proceeds. The $8,000 check from the rodeo will be used to create a Girl Scout Lending Library filled with “tents, a camp stove and first aid kit for every troop,” she says. Her church, Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney, also has benefited from her commitment to volunteerism. She works in the church’s Clothing Closet, which provides clothing to those in need, and volunteers frequent weekends in the Community Kitchen for Christ, preparing free meals for the needy and helping with set-up and clean-up, said the Rev. Dan Quaagliata. She also gets her Girl Scouts involved. “Linda’s phenomenal,” says Quaagliata. “She’s probably served on all of the committees in the church. She’s a self-starter. She’s a servant, who works for others.” Shultes estimates that she spends a minimum of three to four hours a week on volunteer activities, except during July and August, when she is on summer leave from her position at the University of Michigan. “Then, I put in an eight-hour day on my volunteer work,” she says. Why does she do it? “Simple,” she says. “I love working with people and helping others.” BEAU DIN FROM A5 Volunteerism with a flair, that's his style Donahey, who nominated Beaudin for the Livingston Citizen of the Year award. “He just does not stop with his enthusiasm and support for his community.” Beaudin sports a lot of titles besides “Realtor.” “The Pinckney Pirate,” which comes with a Jolly Roger hat and long black wig that covers his typically shaved and shiny head, is one. “The Pirate” is a regular at Pinckney Community High School home football and basketball games, where he sells 50-50 raffle tickets to benefit the schools’ athletic boosters. The tickets are $1 each or three for $2, but it’s Beaudin’s unique way of selling them for $5 for an arms-length or $10 for a person’s height that generates the most fun and funds. At one Homecoming game, he netted $800, half to the winning ticket holder and half to the boosters. Another of Beaudin’s titles is “Mr. Relay,” or “Ms. Relay,” if the mood strikes as it i d in 2005 when he put on high heels and a red dress for Brighton’s Relay for Life and filled a giant purse with $750 in donations to the American Cancer Society. Beaudin’s involvement with this event, which raises money for cancer research, education and patient support projects, is personal. He lost his father to pancreatic cancer in 1993. “My father was my greatest example in that when you give to your community, you get back even more,” Beaudin said. “I do this as a tribute to him.” Besides making presentations about Relay for Life to those interested in joining the 24-hour charity w ik , Beaudin teaches everyone at the event the American Cancer Society’s phone number, 1-800-ACS-2345, and Web site, www.cancer.org. “He’s definitely a character, and people like that and they listen,” said Jennifer Acker, a local community representative for the American Cancer Society. “Anything we need, we know we can turn to Rick for help. He’s always there.” Supporting businesses as a member of the Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell Chamber of Commerce is also ^ a passion of Beaudin’s. While ™ serving as its chairman for six years (he stepped down at the end of 2007), he helped organize the “Shop & Dine M-36” campaign to let locals know they don’t need to drive to a chain store elsewhere to A find what they need. , “The small businesses are who the community goes to for support, so we need to support them, too,” Beaudin said. “That will keep our area thriving.” FISHER FROM A5 Volunteerism high on her life's 'to-do list' vides, said George lYinegar. “She’s working on that now.” Lois Winegar remembers when Fisher came into the archives to gather information for the Howell Public Schools Alumni Association. “She came in looking for information for the high school, and expanded to some of the other areas,” said Lois Winegar. “She hasn’t left since.” Love of history comes naturally to this Livingston County native, as she was raised “not on Little Red Riding Hood books,” but her father’s high school yearbooks and narratives of his military adventures. “My love of history comes from tiim.” “She’s willing to jump in at anytime, for anybody. It doesn’t really matter what the project is,” said Sharon Fisher, an unrelated member of the Livingston Arts Council, who nominated Joyce Fisher for helping with projects at The Opera House. Sharon Fisher credits Joyce Fisher for her “commitment to community and it residents,” both past and present. Joyce Fisher also is a member of the American Legion, and one of today’s principal organizers of the annual Christmas Day dinner, which provides meals for recipients of the Livingston Nutrition program. Meals on Wheels, and anyone else who needs food and fellowship on Dec. 25. Fisher’s biggest love of late, however, is promoting the lives, experiences, causes, and honors of military veterans - specifically World War II veterans. Last summer, she helped create a short documentary of World War II veteran Duane Zemper for Michigan 'Television, WFUM-Flint. As part of that project, Fisher began helping area veterans document their experiences on the Web as part of a national archiving effort. She continues to devote time to this effort as a tribute to her family. “My father and four of my uncles were World War II veterans. I’m doing this to honor them,” she said. Her most recent project, promoting and fundraising for Honor Flight Michigan Inc., is just an extension of her previous work. Honor Flight pays for one-day trips for veterans to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her devotion to Honor K i t 2007 Emmy A w a rd w in n e r fo r Where Hope B e g in s Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-FIGHT-MD • www.mdausa.org Comedy iamm - 8pm - All tix $5 Thurs. - 8pm Fri. & Sat.- 8 & 10:30pm Fri. & Sot. 8 pm shows or* non-smofcing Spadils 7 3 4 - 9 9 6 - 9 0 8 0 w w w .a a c o m e d y .c o i Putnam Township Board Minutes Synopsis January 16, 2008 The regular meeting of the Putnam Township Board was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney, MI 48169. Members present: Rau, Guyon, Benedetti, Buerman, Klein, Dobis and McCloskey. 1) Approved Consent Agenda. 2) Approved payment of bills. 3) Approved $18,804 for DTE trenching and electrical service to new Township Hall. 4) Approved the placement of a Peace Pole at the new property. Old Business: 5) Approved amendment to Chapter 19, Zoning Districts, Sec. S.'iB of the Township Code. 6) Approved amendment to Chapter 19, Zoning Districts, Sec. 55E of the Township Code. 7) Approved amendment to Chapter 27, Special Use Permits, Sec. 4 of the Township Code. New Business: 8) Rescinded Board motion from 10/17/07 authorizing $5,915 for a finger print lock system for the Fire Dept, until further research is completed. 9) Approved $750 for two firemen to attend the MAFC conference. 10) Approved $900 to send two firemen to Wisconsin for ice rescue training, 11) Accepted grant of $24,900 from Dept, of Homeland Security for a rescue ATV. 12) Approved $11,101 for additional equipment for the ATV, 13) Approved $3,000 for a mailing to every registered voter to establish a permanent absent voter list. Adjournment at 8:52 PM. Prepared by: Sally D. Guyon, Clerk Approved by: Ronald Rau, Supervisor True copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk, or may be obtained on the website, putnamtwp.us, once they have been approved by the Township Board at the next regular meeting. 2 4 3 5 6 1 3 -0 1 C h e c k u s o u t o n l i n e ! miive .COi,: www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Keep up to date on what’s happening between weekly editions of The Livingston Community News by checking our new Web site. On the Web you can find updated versions of published stories, news that breaks between printed editions and additional content - such as more photos - that we couldn’t fit into the print edition. You also will find links to select advertisers and all the forms you need to submit engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements. So check us out online and let us know what you think. = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S m i i v e . c o m www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Flight prompted her to wrap Christmas gifts last month over a four-day period, raising more than $500 for the effort. “The archives will always be a part of my heart, but the archives will be here tomorrow. There are only so many tomorrows these gentlemen have,” she said of the World War II veterans. She would like ah of them to have a chance to visit the memorial in D.C., and wih therefore continue at every oppportunity to raise money for them. 1 I T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 A7 C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R f F R I D A Y F E B . 1 KIDS'CUPID'S CELEBRATION Register today for Valentine's Day Party (ages 4-9) siated for Tuesday, Feb. 12,5:30-6:30 p.m. Fowlerviile Distrirt Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerviile. Details: 517-223-9089. POLISH FEST 4-7:30 p.m. St. John Catholic Church of Hartland, 2099 N. Hacker Road. ^ Dinner, paczki and beverage: $9 adults, $8 seniors over 62, $6 children 8-12, $4 children under 8. Details: 517-545-0020. THEATER • 7 p.m. Jane Tasch Performing Arts ^ Theatre, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. "Peter Pan" performed by Twin Mask Theatre Co. Cost: $8, adults, $6 students and seniors. 517-552-5289. Also 2 p.m. a n d 7 p.m. Feb. 2; 7 p.m. Feb. 8; 2 a n d 7 p.m. Feb. 9. • 8 p.m. Community Theatre of Howell presents "Escanaba in da Moonlight" at Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave. Tickets: Aria Booksellers, Maria's School of Dance, Euphoria Salon Spa. Cost:$13adults,$11 students and seniors, $2 more at door. 517-545-1290 or www.rththeatre. org. Also 8 p.m. Feb. 2 ,2 p.m. Feb. 3 ,8 p.m. Feb. 8 a n d 9 ,2 p.m. Feb. 10. S A T U R D A Y F E B . 2 GROUNDHOG BREAKFAST 8:15 a.m. Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Woody's prediction then pancake breakfast. Cost: $8 adults, $6 kids. Reservations: 517-546-0249. LIBRARY SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, lower level, 314 W. Grand River, Howell. Sale of used books, movies and music. 517-546- 0720. Also N o o n -4 p.m. Feb. 16. ORIGAMI WORKSHOP Noon-2 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. "Cranes of Hope" to benefit children's charities. Donation: $1. Details: 734-878-3888. MOTHER, SON DANCE 6:30-9 p.m. Scranton Middle School, 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton. Cost: $10 per person pre-registered, $12 per person at the door. Registration: www.brightoncommunityed.com or 810-299-4130. DAD, DAUGHTER DANCE 7-9 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Dancing, refreshments and goodie bags. Cost: $10 per person, $15 at the door. Registration recommended: 810-299-4140. VALENTINE'S DANCE 7 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 425 E. Washington, Howell. Live DJ, dancing, refreshments, children's games and keepsake photo. Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family. 517-861-1736. S U N D A Y F E B . 3 SUPER BOWL ON BIG SCREEN 5 p.m. Pinckney Memorial Post M u s i c a l e v e n t New Age guitarist Roy Scoutz entertains on the opening night of "The Acoustic Cafe at The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. The cafe continues from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday nights through February. Cost: $5.517-540- 0065 or WWW. theoperahouse.us. Fridays. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS No. 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Food, beverages, prizes. No cover charge. 810-231 -9041. M O N D A Y F E B . 4 FOWLERVILLE LIBRARY EVENTS 131 Mill St., Fowlerviile. 517-223- 9089 or stop by circulation desk. • 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.Toddler-preschool story times for children ages 1 -S.Tuesday and Wednesday. • 5:30 p.m. Read to Midas and Demo. Reading to library dogs can help kids'reading skills.Tuesday. • 5:30-7 p.m. One Stroke Art - Painted Candles. Art instructor Donna Raskamp. Class: $9. Registration required. STORYTIME FOR BABIES 10 a.m. Pinckney Community Public Library 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Birth-24 months with a caregiver. 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. M o n d a ys in February. AUDITIONS 6-10 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Auditions for "Cabaret." Details: www.cththeatre. o rg .A ls o 6 -IO p .m . Feb. 5. PUPPY CLASS 6:15-7 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. For puppies up to 5 months old. Cost: $60 residents, $85 authority resident, $ 120 non-resident. Details: 517-546-0693, ext.Q. Also 7:15-8:15 p.m. obedience a n d m a n ners. T U E S D A Y F E B . 6 F E B . 5 LIBRARY EVENTS Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. • 11 a.m. Family Story Time open to children of all ages. Tuesdays a n d 1 p.m. Wednesdays in February. • Noon-2 p.m. - Origami. "Cranes of Hope" benefits children's charities. Donation: $1. • 6:30 p.m. - Jewerly workshop. Registration: 734-878-3888. PAINTING CLASS 6-7:30 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. For kids ages 5-16. Cost: $30 resident, $40 authority resident, $60 non-resident. Details: 517-546- 0693, ext. 0 or www.howellrecreation. org. SENIOR BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River, Howell. Cost: $3 food and $1 extra for beverage. Details: 517-545-0219. GRIEF SUPPORT 10:30a.m.-noon Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Weekly sessions for adults dealing with the loss of a loved one. Registration: 734-769-5821. MOM-SON DINNER DANCE 6-7 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. dance. Three Fires Middle School, 4125 N. Crooked Lake Road. Dinner catered byT.W.and Friends.Cost:$34 per resident couple. Details: 517-546- 0693, ext. 0 or howellrecreation.org. ART FOR HOME-SCHOOLED KIDS 10-11:15 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard 5t., Howell. Ages 6-12. Cost: $50 resident. 517- 546-0693, ext. 0. Also 6 -7:1 5 p.m. BOOK SIGNING 6-7:30 p.m. Northfield Township Area Library, 125 Barker Road. Pamela Gossiaux signs her book "Why Is There A Lemon In My Fruit Salad: How To Stay Sweet When Life Turns Sour." 734-449-0066. T H U R S D A Y F E B . 7 MENTAL ILLNESS 7 p.m. Woodland Health Center, Community Meeting Room No. 210, 7575 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Peer support advocates will speak about services in Livingston County. Details:810-231-6011. WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m. Village at Woodland, second floor activity room, 7533 W. Grand River, Brighton. First tea support and social networking group for widows. Details: 810-229-1688. LOVE OF CHOCOLATE 7-9 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, Room 129,1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Ages 18 and up. Menu using chocolate or cocoa in every recipe. Cost: $ 14 resident, $ 18 authority resident, $24 non-resident, $ 10 lab fee. 517-546- 0693, ext. 0. SONS OF UNION VETERANS 7-9 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St, Howell. Camp meeting. Membership open to males 14 and older who have an ancestor who served for the Union during the Civil War. 517-223-9497. BOOK DISCUSSION 7 p.m.Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland."Water for Elephants" by Susan Gruen. 810- 632-5200. W E D N E S D A Y WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Ciao Amici's, 217 W. Main St, Brighton. Women's business network luncheon sponsored by Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and Internal Balance. Cost: $20. Details: 810-227-5086. PINCKNEY PURLERS KNITTING 12 Noon Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road. Details: 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. CHAMBER AFTER HOURS 5- 7 p.m. Cooper and Binkley Jewelers, 105 W. Main St, Brighton. Celebrate Valentine's Day with networking, appetizers and beverages. Sponsor: Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and Mark and Barb Binkley. Reservations: 810- 227-5086. DAD-DAUGHTER DANCE 6- 7 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. dance. Three Fires Middle School,4125 N. Crooked Lake Road,Howell. Dinner catered byT.W.and Friends.Cost: $34 for a resident couple. Valentine gift given to each child. 517-546- 0693, ext. 0 or howellrecreation.org. ONE STROKE PAINTING 6- 7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Project with Donna Roskamp: reverse sunflower on a glass plate. Cost: $9 materials fee due day of event. Registration required: 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. FRIENDS OF LIBRARY 6:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Help plan events, outreach programs and book sales. Details: 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. SUPPORT GROUP 7- 9 p.m. St. George Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main St., Brighton. Mental health support group. Details: 810-227-6821 or www. recovery-inc.com. Thursdays. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1041 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.Topic:"The Lost Colony DNA Project," a search to find the descendants of early Virginia settlers. Public invited. Details: 810-229-6571. TRAIL MEETING 7-9 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 Howell St., Pinckney. Pinckney- Putnam Friends of the Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: mjc@cnc-connect. com. HOWELL JAYCEES MEET 7-9 p.m. Castaway Cafe, 1800 N. Burkart Road, Howell Township. General membership meeting at new location. Details: 810-599-7991. S U B M IT L IS T IN G S Deadline is noon Monday for Friday's publication: Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116; E-mail: calendar® livingstoncommunitynews. com; Fax: (810) 844-2040. G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S M O N . F E B . 4 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.4363 Buno Road.Details:810- 229-0550 or www.brightontwp. com. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave., Fowlerviile. Details: 517-223- 3771. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 p.m. Commissioners'Chambers Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3520. PINCKNEY PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. T U E . F E B . 5 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Fowlerviile High School Media Center, 700 N.Grand Avenue, Fowlerviile. Details: 517-223-6016. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 2655 Clark Road. Details: 810-632-7498. HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-2817. First a n d third Tuesdays. W E D . F E B . 6 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road. Details: 810-231 -1333 or www. greenoaktwp.com. FOWLERVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 a.m.Village Hall, 213 5. Grand Ave., Fowlen/ille. Details: 517-223- 3771. First Wednesdays. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231- 1000 or www.hamburg.mi.us. T H U . F E B . 7 GREEN OAKTOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30 p.m. Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road. Details: 810-231-1333 or www.greenoaktwp.com OCEOLATOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road. Details: 517-546-3259. PINCKNEY SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Pathfinder School Media Center, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-225-3900 or visit httpV/hal.pcs.kl 2.mi.us. r T A X S P E C I A L F O R S E N I O R S ' * FAST • ACCURATE • CONFIDENTIAL • E-FILE Includes Federal & State Returns for Schedules A, B & D 'For 55 and older ’ Also special rates for under 55 Imber Tax Advisory Group 3135 S. Stale Street, Suite 250 • Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 7 3 4 -7 6 9 -1 7 1 9 2 42 5569-0 3 “If you feel like you're paying too much or not getting the service you deserve, call now for an appointment." - Patricia Bame Tax Specialist C e le b ra tio n o f M u s ic e n t r ie s d u e From News staff reports The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts hosts its ninth Celebration of Music on Sunday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. The deadline for entries is Feb. 12. This combination recital and music award competition will feature student pianists, vocalists and instrumental soloists of all ages from Livingston County. Two $50 Elementary Awards (grades K-5), two $100 Intermediate Awards (grades (6-8), and two $150 High School Awards (grades 9-12) will be presented. All participants receive a performance certificate, lapel pin, and encouragement and suggestions fi’om two professional adjudicators, said Elizabeth Walker, director of the competition. There is a $20 entry fee to cover costs. Priority will be given to the earliest entries received. Entry forms must be postmarked by Feb. 12 to be considered. Entry forms and information are available through the “Upcoming Events” link at www. brightonperformingarts.com. Students also are encouraged to contact the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at 810- 299-4130 and press 0. V O L U N T E E R S This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. A L L O C A T IO N PRO C E S S The Livingston County United Way needs assistance with the annual Allocations process which includes site visits, review of program budgets and agency presentations. Details: 810-494-3000 or e-mail dgehringer@lcunitedway.org. H O R S E C AR E Help needed at Horses' Haven in Howell. Details: 734-425-2156 or e-mail lynxdonell@aol.com. F O O D P A N T R Y The Shared Harvest Pantry needs people to answer phones, stock shelves, pack bags, and assist families with emergency food. 517-548-3710 or e-mail livpantry@gcfb.org. E X -O F F E N D E R M E N T O R S Forgotten Man Ministries, Christian-based guidance for inmates and releasees, seeks mentors for Livingston County Jail inmates. 586-212-0464 or email Jproos@juno.com. G U E S T S P EA K ER S Brighton Hospital needs people willing to talk about their personal story, inspiration and recovery in a professional, positive manner. Details: 810- 225-2527 or e-mail nsJogren@ brightonhospital.org. T R A N S P O R T S E N IO R S Livingston County Catholic Social Services needs help transporting seniors to appointments and errands, visits or in-home respite. 517- 545-5944 or e-mail lcivcp@ yahoo.com. P E T F O S T E R IN G Furry Friends Rescue seeks kind-hearted homes to foster homeless pets until adoption. Details: 248-860-5688 or e-mail to debbee@ameritech.net. L O O K G O O D The American Cancer Society needs licensed cosmetologists to teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Details: 810-225-8590 or e-mail laura. seyfried@cancer.org. P A R E N T A D V O C A T E S Pregnancy Help Clinic in Genoa Township needs parent advocates for clients. Details: 810-494-5433 or e-mail info@ pregnancyhelpclinic.com. D IS A S T E R T E A M The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs people to join the allvolunteer Disaster Action Team. Details: 517-546-0326 ore-mail dserra@liv-redcross.org. Volunteer Livingston promotes the need for volunteers. For a list of current volunteer postings, visit www.lcunitedway.org. Plenty of options, low rateseven a happy face. The UPS Store' gives you more; excellent shipping rates, neighborhood locations and extensive services. From printing to packaging— we'll get your job done right, and we're just around the corner. 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De Beers was charged with operating a monopoly and price-fixing to keep diamond prices artificially high. De Beers has agreed to a settlement that will cost the company up to $135 million. It must be approved by a federal judge. To qualify for the rebate, the diamond must have been bought in the U.S., but it doesn’t matter whether it came from a De Beers mine in Africa or another company. Downtown Brighton stores are taking advantage of the bonanza by offering their customers help in documenting purchases made at their stores. “This is not a hoax; it is huge,” says Cooper & Binkley Jewelers co-owner Barb Bii^ey. To be eligible for the rebate, customers must have purchased the diamond between 1994 and March of 2006. The amount purchasers receive will depend on what they paid for the item and how many people, and jewelry stores, file claims. The more claimants there are, the smaller the rebate. Dean Rottermond, owner of Rottermond Jewelers in Brighton and Milford, says the amount actually received may not be significant - perhaps as little as $10, $15 or $20. “It involves millions of consumers, and thousands of jewelers, so it’s not going to be thousands of dollars (back),” Rottermond cautions. However, “it may be in the hundreds,” he says, for purchases of more than $10,000. Binkley says her store is asking those who have purchased a diamond during the 12-year period to pick up a claim form at the store. “(We) have copies of the claim form available in the store, along with contact information for anyone with questions,” she says. Rottermond says his stores will contact customers who have made diamond purchases of over $10,000 at one of their stores. “Anyone who made purchases of over $10,000 we Diamond rebates ■ What: Pending settlement with De Beers will make $135 million in rebates available to the purchasers of diamonds. ■ Who's eligible: Those who purchased a diamond between 1994 and March 2006. ■ Details: Contact Cooper & Binkley Jewelers (810- 227-2221) or Rottermond jewelers (810-220-0015) or go to the Web at www. diamondsclassaction.com. ■ Deadline: Last day for filing a claim is May 19. will be contacting by mail or e-mail; we are willing to print histories,” Rottermond says. “We’ve got clients who have purchased $10,000 to $1 million worth of diamonds in the last 10 years,” he says. 'G o ld f o r F o o d ' b r in g s $ 1 3 ,0 0 0 Oral surgeon's effort continues From News staff reports Dr. Fredric Bonine’s “Gold for Food” program brought more than $13,000 last year for Gleaners Community Food Bank Bonine, a Brighton oral surgeon, raises money from the recycling of extracted teeth with dental crowns and bridges. Over 12 years of the program Bonine and his staff have donated almost $30,000. In early 2007, Bonine and his staff expanded the program with the focus to include informational packets about Gleaners to be distributed to patients who donate their extracted crown work, outlining the Gold for Food L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y p r o p e r t y s a l e s Property sold recently throughout the county; B Y T H E N U M B E R S Brighton City 616 Rickett Road; $104,749. 787 Robertson Drive; $157,000. Brighton Township 10851 Arbour Drive; $186,000. 9901 Glasgow Drive; $94,000. 9935 Highslope Drive; $175,175. 1437 Hunter Road; $207,000. 11222 Meadowood Drive; $185,000. 1349 Osborn Lake Drive; $217,000. 3015 School Lake Drive; $178,237. 11336 Shady wood Drive; $235,000. Cohoctah Township 10345 Antcliff Road, N; $185,000. Conway Township 10900 Chase Lake Road; $164,583. Fowlerville Viilage 233 Ann St.; $65,000. ' 118 Grand River Ave.; $233,901. Genoa Township 4283 Clifford; $226,081. 4283 Clifford; $261,000. 3011 Coon Lake Road, E; $158,000. 6586 Forest Beach; $188,700. 5454 King Road; $460,000. 1023 Menominee Drive; $218,900. 4542 Mount Brighton Drive; $223,000. 3405 Snowden Lane; $202,050. 3848 Snowden Lane; $201,814. Green Oak Township 11271 Clovis Pointe Drive; $270,000. 26391 Dixboro Road; $439,551. 8997 Hidden Court E; $590,000. 11392 Mile Road; $75,401. 12913 Mile Road; $225,400. 11428 Post Lane; $170,000. 8180 Whitmore Lake Road; $225,000. 13743 Windmoor Drive; $245,000. Hamburg Township 8740 Century Drive; $156,113. 9752 Fairfax Drive; $224,660. 9050 Mayfred; $177,173. 3233 McCluskey; $192,822. 11822 Old Hamburg Road; $225,000. 3272 Orchard; $109,000. 11567 Pleasantview Drive; $161,415. 3128 Shadow Brook Lane; $241,500. N ote ;The information is gathered from county deed records by Transamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati.The listing includes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale.. Handy Township 2884 Fork River W; $162,401. 324 Fowlerville Road, N; $119,000. 11131 Garrett Drive; $357,634. 3963 Hogback; $24,285. 5300 Nicholson; $188,000. 10350 Crouse Road; $150,000. 9008 Crouse Road; $182,240. 1668 Dartmoor Drive; $168,668. 8745 Maria Court; $270,000. 1730 Mistwood Drive; $319,500. 807 Pleasant Valley; $125,992. 12885 Sleigh Trail; $65,000. Howell Township 527 Barron Road; $142,650. 1345 Shire Court; $122,000. Hartland Township 10114 Carlee June Drive; $141,000. Howell City 616 Grand River Ave., W-, $211,511. 221 McCarthy St.; $123,255. 1704 Oak Squire (Jourt; $198,227. 122 Victoria Park Drive; $194,560. Marion Township 2773 Magnolia Garden Drive; $205,000. 4501 Pinckney Road; $158,899. 1008 Spirea; $212,000. 324 Tortioise Drive; $330,000. 5091 Clyde Road, E; $151,172. Putnam Township 9250 Cedar Lake Road; $148,750. 1900 Darwin Road; $197,116. 8656 Mangrove Way; $399,900. Oceola Township 980 Callaway Court; $184,900. Tyrone Township 10415 Denton Hill Road; $131,750. 9767 Dublin Drive; $300,000. 12383 Germany Road; $283,500. 12396 Peabody Drive; $150,000. Unadilla Township 1117 Sunset Drive; $109,798. program and including a taxdeductible donation form that can be used by the patient to receive a tax deduction. The program was introduced to the Livingston County dentists at a recent Livingston County District Dental Society meeting and a check was presented to Gleaners. In addition, a donation of $500 from smelter Atlantic Precious Metals also was made. For the year ahead, nearfy 30 area dentists and oral surgeons have signed up to participate. “During this tough time, when everyone inclutog local small businesses are struggling, this is one example of how a small group of caring individuals can think outside the box to feed their hungry neighbors,” said Erica fcuTonta, Gleaners director in Livingston County. Growing school ■ Name: Maple Tree Montessori Academy. ■ Where: 2844 S. Old US-23, Brighton, Michigan 48114. ■ Telephone: 810-225-8321. ■ Web site: mapletreemontessori.com. ■ Upcoming events: Feb. 18 - Parents night, 6:30 p.m., with information on the new upper elementary program. March 1 - 1:30- 3:30 p.m., workshop with Chick Moorman on "The 10 commitments of parenting." B r i g h t o n T w p . 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This fall the school will add an upper elementary program with a fourth-, fifth- and sbrthgrade program. Founder Sue Cherry said this is the school’s second expansion, after having started as a preschool and kindergarten. In 2005, the school offered first, second and third grades. “Montessori offers threeyear age grouping so that children can be grouped by ability levels. They progress at their own rate and we find that they flourish.” Maria Montessori created the Montessori style of learning a century ago. “She observed planes of development, which is what she based the three-year age spans on,” Cherry said. “Each classroom is a planned environment for that plane and captures sensitive time periods for things like reading.” Cherry said teachers at Maple TVee make it a priority for students to learn that they are citizens of the world and the importance of contributing to their communily. Teacher-student ratios at the Maple 'fi-ee Montessori Academy are no more than l-to-12 in preschool and no more than l-to-15 in elementaiy school. There are 75 students at the school. Lisa C a ro tin c a n b e r e a c h e d a t lc a ro lin@ liv in g s to n c o m m u n ity n e w s .c o m or at 810-844-2010. T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N EWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2 0 0 8 Athlete of the week: Brent Showerman, C2 Recreation and running calendars, C2 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com IS PORTS m a JA SO N DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Gyro Swing creates buzz at PGA show Larry Kelly is being swept up in the dream of every inventor. In just six months, his invention, the Gyro Swing, has gone from curious gizmo to a wellpolished golf training aid with a successful launch at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The commercial real estate agent from Brighton Township spent Jan. 17-19 at the PGA show living the golf good life. He was pitching the product with renowned swing guru Rick Smith and hobnobbing at dirmer with VIPs from Golfsmith and Golf Digest. “It was a whirlwind,” said Kelly, a member of Oak Pointe Country Club. “It was fun and nerve-wracking at the same time. It is a big distraction from my normal life. In my business that I’m in, it requires my full attention. I work on commission, and I always have. I have to stay focused, until I’m hit over the head with success.” Kelly’s invention first garnered national attention during last summer’s reality TV show “Fore Inventors Only” on The Golf Channel. As he was voted off the show, he told the judges that his product would still be the best swing device ever. He sold the development rights to SKLZ, a sports skill development products and equipment company based in California. Greg Shoman, the vice president of marketing for SKLZ, said the company’s CEO, John Sarkisian, a Michigan native, watched the show searching for ideas and set up a meeting with Kelly while vacationing in his home state. Shoman said from there, it was a smooth transition to enhance the prototype that fell apart several times during the show’s taping. The Gyro Swing now features a 20,000-rpm gyroscope motor that can be seen through a semitransparent clubhead powered by six AAA batteries. The gyroscope in the clubhead uses the principle of conservation of angular momentum to create a distinct and forceful pathway for the club head, or in golf terms, the proper swing plane. A handle with a grip guide and a black-and-yellow shaft (players who swing on-plane \\^1 only see black) further promote proper technique. Shoman said 150 pre-orders of the product included some of the top golf instructors in the business. It can be bought at the company’s Web site, www. sklz.com, for $219.99. “The goal is to get it in the hands of every PGA pro out there as a core tool” for giving lessons, Shoman said. “From there, we want to get it to consumers to use to warm up before a roimd or on the range.” Shoman said the reaction to the PGA professionals in Orlando was similar to the first time Rick Smith tried it. “The second he swung it, he was blown away,” Shoman said of Smith. “He was like a little kid. It genuinely feels like this is the best training aid he’s ever seen in all of his years of instruction. I’ve never seen him so excited.” Kelly said the SKLZ team was counting the “holy cow” and “oh, my gosh” reactions from those who tried it. He said several people told him it was the best training aid they’d seen in 30 years of the PGA show. “It was just an over-thetop good reception, almost to the point that I was thinking I was going to be punked,” Kelly admitted. It’s probably not a cure-all for the world’s slices and hooks, but the Gyro Swing is generating a buzz nonetheless. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at810-844-2012. Piepho steps in at U-D Mercy F o rm e r H o w e ll c o a c h in te rim in w o m e n 's p r o g ra m B Y J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News Lee Piepho’s dream of becoming a Division I head basketball coach has come true. Just not how he envisioned it. 'The sudden resignation of former University of Detroit Mercy women’s basketball coach Mickey Barrett in December propelled Piepho to the role of interim head coach, even though he’d been an assistant with the program less than sixth months. Of Lee Piepho in his new post, U-D Mercy Athletic Director Keri Gaither said; "He's stepped in and done a really good job." By all accounts, Piepho, the former girls coach at Howell for 12 years, has navigated a sometimes rocl^ transition - one that included the loss of several players and an assistant coach that hasn’t been replaced - the r i ^ t way. The Titans are 2-8 under Piepho since Dec. 12, and 3-15 overall (0-7 in the Horizon League). “It’s always a challenge when you step in for someone else,” University of Detroit-Mercy Athletic Director Keri Gaither said. “He’s stepped in and done a really good job, getting the team focused and working on the basics.” SEE P IEPHO , 82 COURTESY, UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY Lee Piepho is adjusting to coaching the college game as interim head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Detroit Mercy. The former Howell coach had been in the assistant coach's Job for Just six months when he took over the program. Triple A players stay hom e T r a v e l h o c k e y ' s p r i c e is s o m e t i m e s t o o h i g h , a l l o w i n g h i g h s c h o o l s t o a t t r a c t m o r e t a l e n t B Y J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News His first two years of high school, Dettrick Pierzinski was living every young hockey player’s dream, playing triple A hockey for Compuware, an elite travel program. But the price was proving too steep to pay. Pierzinski missed every Friday night football game and many other events attended by his peers. “I’d get home from school, do homework and leave for the rink at 5:30. I’d get home at 10 o’clock,” Pierzinski recalled. “It was just a long, hard day every day. Getting up for school was not the best.” Last year, Pierzinski joined, the Brighton High School hockey team, becoming part of a growing trend of triple A players taking a perceived step down to play high school hockey, once considered the graveyard for those not likely to move up to junior hockey. Both Brighton coach Paul Moggach and Howell High School coach Randy Montrose have more triple A players on their rosters this season than ever before. The Bulldogs have four, the Highlanders six. Many of them are contributing to the programs’ winning ways. The Bulldogs (10-5-2) are in f c t place in the Kensington Valley Conference, with the Highlanders (9- 5-1) giving chase. “A lot of the triple A players are realizing it (high school hockey) is not as bad as people think it is,” Pierzinski said. “There is good talent around.” Moggach and Montrose point to three reasons for the shift: ■ The talent level in high school is improving. Playing high school hockey won’t stint a player’s development, or his shot at moving on to SEE HOCKEY, 82 - W ABOVE; LON HORWEDEL, ABOVE RIGHT: ELIYAHU GURFINKELTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Above, Brighton High School's Cole Haupt, left, battles Pioneer High School's Nolan Maezes for control of the puck during a November game at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Above right, Brighton's Dettrick Pierzinski warms up before a game against South Lyon at the Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton in January. T d g e t h o m e f r o m s c h o o l , d o h o m e w o r k a n d l e a v e f o r t h e r i n k a t 5 : 3 0 . I ' d g e t h o m e a t 1 0 o ' c l o c k . I t w a s j u s t a l o n g , h a r d d a y e v e r y d a y . G e t t i n g u p f o r s c h o o l w a s n o t t h e b e s t . Dettrick Pierzinski on why he left playing triple A hockey for a high school program. Area players skate up for 1 st Michigan Pond Hockey Classic LON HORWEDEL,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Don Dally, left, and Dale Russell use snow blowers to begin clearing one of eight pond hockey rinks on Whitmore Lake last Saturday. A hockey tournament is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10. At least 30 teams have signed up so far to play in the inaugural event. D o z e n s o f t e a m s s e t t o p l a y a t W h i tm o r e L a k e n e x t w e e k e n d B Y J A S O N D E E G A N The Livingston Community News For the past two years. Bob Harde and his friends have traveled to Eagle River, Wis., to play in a pond hockey tournament. When Harde heard about such a tournament being organized on Whitmore Lake, he immediately canceled his Wisconsin trip. Harde’s team. The Chiefs, are one of at least 30 teams signed up to play in the inaugural Michigan Pond Hockey Classic, a 4-on-4 tournament for players age 21 and up, set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10, on rinks near Mac’s Marina on Whitmore Lake. Harde, 36, a custom home Outdoor hockey ■ What: Michigan Pond Hockey Classic. ■ When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 9-10. ■ Where: Whitmore Lake. ■ Format: Six-person teams, with four players on the ice at a time, will compete in eight divisions on rinks 75 feet by 150 feet near Mac's Marina. ■ Web site: www. michiganpondhockey.com. ■ Registration deadline: Tuesday. ■ Contact: Pete Read, 734- 834-0084. builder from Hartland Township, can’t wait to lace ‘em up again with childhood friends who remember the good old days of playing hockey outdoors. “I’m playing with six of my good friends. We’ve skated together since we were 8 or 9 years old,” Harde said. “It’s great camaraderie. It’s fun to have a couple of beers after the game.” Fowlerville’s Eddie Ross, 49, grew up skating outdoors at the rink he now manages, the Inkster Ice Arena. He’s rounded up friends from around metro Detroit for the tournament. “They’re excited,” he said. “When we started playing hockey, we played outside. When I grew up in Inkster, it was an outdoor rink. That was the way it was in the ‘60s. We are going to skate and have fun and enjoy the weather. I hope it’s not that cold.” 'Tournament organizer Pete Read, of Ann Arbor, said he SEE O U T D O O R HOCKEY, 82 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 HOCKEY FROM B1 More triple A players choose high school teams junior hockey. Pierzinski said he’s still getting noticed by scouts. ■ Michigan’s soft economy is forcing some players to give up travel hockey, a sport that can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the program. ■ High school hockey provides a sense of community that travel hockey cannot. “There are a lot of stories of kids in triple A who become disheartened,” Moggach said. “They feel it is not worth their time. The practices are late. They are getting home at 11 (at night). They are not connected to the schools. When friends are going to a dance or football, they are at a game in Canada.” Moggach said junior forward Cole Haupt (10 points) is a perfect example. He quit triple A hockey because he wanted to be in student government. He even served as the Brighton mascot, wearing the Bulldog suit at games, until making the varsity team the following year. Brighton sophomore forward Jimmy Schueneman and freshman goalie Eric Lipon also have played triple A hockey. Pierzinsld, a secondteam all-stater who is Brighton’s leade.r with 24 points (18 goals), said he made the right decision. “You walk through the halls, the young kids look up to you,” he said. “Coming out of the locker room and the little kids want to get a highfive. They are so excited to see us. You don’t get any of that in triple A.” Howell’s Montrose sees both sides of the equation, saying it’s good that parents have a choice. His son, Mike Montrose, had an all-state season as a Howell freshman before turning to travel hockey, which has led to a stint with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the U.S. Hockey League. His son could ultimately land a college hockey scholarship with all the exposure from playing in the USHL. Still, Randy Montrose said he regularly recruits triple A players who are students at Howell High School to join his program. They are helping the Highlanders close the gap with the Bulldogs, winners of six straight KVC titles and eight of the last nine. Howell senior forward John Stinson is an assistant captain who has scored six goals. Junior forwards Brandon Marshall, who leads the team with 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists), and Ryan Ronowski, with nine goals and seven assists, are valuable scorers. Brothers Alex and Brandon Burton have combined for nine goals and 10 assists. Ju nior defender Jordan Passino anchors the defense. Montrose said high school players now get almost as much ice time as travel players - 70 or more games a year - thanks to a growing commitment to summer and fall leagues in the off-season, without the hassles of missing school. “The parents are starting to understand that grades are a huge issue,” Montrose said. “It is very hard to maintain grades in the setting of a triple A environment.” For all their hype, though, triple A players aren’t the sure-fire formula to winning a state championship, either. “I still believe it is not the triple A players who make the difference,” Moggach said. “It is the homegrown kids out of the Kensington Valley Hockey Association and the Livingston County Hockey Association. The triple A (programs), they have high-level guys, but you have to get them on the same page. Home-grown guys are willing to do that, accept their role. If we can sprinkle in high-level (triple A) kids with guys who want to play for their high school, that’s the magic.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. PIEPHO FROMBl Women's coach has had 1 day off since his promotion Former Howell star Heather Hatter, a sophomore forward for the Titans, said team morale has improved under Piepho. She said Piepho still uses some of the same jokes and drills she remembers fi^m high school, but that he’s a totally different coach now. “He’s a lot more personable,” she said. “He’s different. He’s more relaxed but intense at the same time.” Piepho said it’s been “an exciting time,” despite the fact he’s had just one day off since being promoted. He said he doesn’t mind the 14-hour days that consist of coaching, recruiting and scouting. He’s living in the moment, unsure how long it will continue. “At this point, the plan is to try and win some games and establish a foundation for the program in terms of discipline and setting goals of where we want to be,” Piepho said last week. “I’m planning on doing the best job I can in the interim, with plans of taking, hopefully getting, the head coaching position here.” Gaither said the school will launch a national search after the season ends. She added Piepho’s win-loss record won’t determine whether he deserves the job or not. “I’m a strong believer in the (search) process,” Gaither said. “If he is the right person, it will show through.” Piepho has emphasized defense and fundamentals in his attempt to elevate the program. “We’ve made some dramatic improvements in the team and how we are competing,” he said. “We just need to learn how to win.” Hatter said the team is starting to buy in, despite a fivegame losing streak heading into Thursday night’s game at Loyola-Chdcago. The details were unavailable at press time. “We just want to prove everybody wrong and prove that we can win,” she said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at810-844-2012. OUTDOOR HOCKEY FROM B1 Tournament likely to revive old childhood memories got the idea after playing in a tournament in St. Ignace last year. He said hosting outdoor tournaments is “a great new phenomenon.” The Buffalo Sabres hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on New Year’s Day in the NHLs first outdoor hockey.game. University of Michigan and Michigan State played to a 3-3 draw before 74,554 fans at Spartan Stadium in 2001. He recently returned &Dm “the Super Bowl” of pond hockey tournaments, a 25-rink, 230- team event in Minnesota. “Everybody I talked to has got a pond hockey memory,” Read said. “Everybody wants to do the nostalgia stories. They all want to do what they did when they were younger.” Read said the ice on the lake will be thick enough to play, no matter the weather that day. He began building the snow walls around the e i ^ t 75- by 150-foot rinks last weekend, ironically near firefighters practicing an ice rescue. Read is aiming for at least 50 teams to sign up by the time registration ends Tuesday. He hopes to set up eight divisions, dividing players by age and skill level. The tournament will include a beer tent, bands, food and prizes. The rules of the game are simple: No goalies, no lifting the puck and no physical play. Each rink will have a referee. The goal is a 5- by 3-foot wooden box that is 51/2 inches high. Howell’s Marc O’Keefe said pond hockey requires different strategies than the game played indoors on smoother surfaces. He will play in the tournament with friends Nick Fischback, of Fowlerville, and Josh Daavettila, a former hockey captain at Brighton High School. His business. Perfect Edge Hockey, located on Grand River Avenue in Genoa Tovraship, will sell equipment at the event. “Pond hockey is a game of knowledge and patience,” O’Keefe said. “You have to be smarter with your passing. It gets more people involved in the play. You spread the ice.” Read said the tournament “will definitely be back next year.” Harde believes it will be a success, too. “The only thing that scares me is the weather not cooperating,” Harde said. “If we have ice, it’s going to take off. There are so many people who play hockey around here with all the rinks. There is a ton of pond hockey people.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. P r e s e n t s . . . FO RD LINCOLN M E R CU R Y Brent Showerman ■ School: South Lyon High School. ■ Local ties: The 17-yearold senior has lived in South Lyon all his life. ■ Sports: Swimming, cross country and track. ■ Top sp o rt s moment: Qualifying for states in cross country last fall. ■ This season: He hopes for a state cut in the 200 individual medley and swims the 500 freestyle, too. ■ Favorite subject: Science. ■ Scho ol involvement: Student Council. ■ C om m u n ity involvement: Relay for Life, canned food drive for Active Faith. ■ Athlete I admire: Bicycling legend Lance Armstrong. ■ Academics: 3.9 GPA. ■ Future: He will study communications, broadcasting or advertising at Michigan State. 2798 E. GRAND RIVER • HOWELL SHOP ON LINE @ WWW.KRUGFORDLM.COIVI 5 1 7 - 5 4 6 - 2 2 5 0 I N B R I E F Eels finish 3rd at championship The Brighton Eels Swim Team finished in third place at the Southeastern Michigan Swim League championship in December. Several Eels won first place in their events: McKenna Resconich (girls 8 and under 50- and 100-yard freestyle), J.D. Ham (boys 9-10 100 individual medley), Hayley Johnson (girls 15-18 50 free, 100 butterfly), Emily Naidoo (girls 13-14 100 free), Santino Grupido (boys 11-12 100IM) and the girls 15-18 200 free relay team of Alison and Hayley Johnson, Emily Kupa and Catie Lachance. Sierra Club hosts winter events The Michigan chapter of the Sierra Club will host several events in Livingston County this month. ■ Conservation organizer Melissa Damaschke will host a program about environmental concerns of the Great Lakes at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Brighton District Library. ■ Dr. Greg Davis will host a program about eco-friendly snowmobiles at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, also at the library which is at 100 Library Drive, just west of the Brighton post office. ■ The Sierra Club Crossroads Group will host the annual Winter Paddle on the Huron River Feb. 24. Meet at noon below the Kent Lake dam at the Island Lake State Recreation Area to paddle approximately two hours downstream to the Placeway Bridge site picnic area for a fire, hot dogs and beverages. Details: Paul Thielking, 810-588-6077, paul.thielking@ michigan.sierraclub.org or Lome Beatty, 810-632-7766, lome.beatty(amichigan.sierraclub. org. From News staff reports 2 0 0 8 R U N N I N G C A L E N D A R Saturday, Winter Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High, 1000 N. Lafayette St. www.slxc.com/witch. Length: 5K run-walk. 1 mile run. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $10-$20. Contart: Scott Smith, 248-207-5135, smiths@slcs.us. March 1, Dances With Dirt, Signup/5-mile wild run, Patterson Lake Rd.,Hell.www.danceswithdirt. com. Start: noon. Details: Sign up for the popular Sept.6 run in person only.The 375 relay spots usually sell out. New teams can enter the race lottery this day by bringing a signed registration form and check for $375. Running Fit, 734-929-9027. March 1,2nd annual Steppin'for the Library, Pinckney Elementary 935 W.M'-36.vww.pinckneylibrary. org. Length: 5K. Start: 10 a.m. Cost: $17-$22. Hope Siasoco, 734-878- 3888, hsiasoco@pinckneylibrary.org. March 22, No Frills All Thrills Trail 5-Mile Trail Run, Huron Meadows Metropark, Green Oak Township, httpy/nofrillsallthrillsrace.com. Start: 10 a.m. Cost: $16-$25. Registration: www.signmeup.com/59015. R E C R E A T I O N C A L E N D A R EVENTS ■ W omen's vo lleyb a ll - Noncompetitive play 7 p.m.Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary, Pinckney. $2. Details: Anita,810-231-3326. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 51 7 -5 4 6 -06 9 3 ext. 0; cityofhoweii.org. ■ D ro p -In ba s k etb all -18-andolder8- 10 p.m.Mon.,Thur.at Highlander Way.'Cost: $3-$5. ■ D ro p -In vo lleyb a ll - 18-andolder 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays at Three Eires Middle School. Cost: $3-$5. ■ Yoga - 18 and older 6:30-7:30 p.m.Thursdays Feb. 5-28 and March 4-27 at Kil'sTae Kwon Do. $40-$80. ■ Tai Chai classes - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Howell High School. $2.50-$5/class. ■ M a r tia l a rts - Krav Maga, Karate, Bully Buster, Sanchin-Ryu and Tae Kwon Do classes. Cost: $30-$80. ■ W o rk o u t m em b e rs h ip - Weight room/gym membership, Howell High School, 6 a.m.-IO a.m. M-F. $10/mo. res., $20/non-residents. ■ Fam ily sw im /o p e n g ym - Open swim/gym 7-9 p.m. Friday at Howell Area Aquatic Center and field house. $3 swim, $2 gym; $5 both. SELCRA 8 1 0 -2 9 9 -4 1 4 0 ; seicra.com ■ Boys b a s k etb all leagues - Grades 3-4 and 5-6 practice once a week, Saturday scrimmage, grades 3-4 ($60-$90). Grades 5-6 ($65-$98). ■ Flag fo o tb a ll - Grades K-5. Sign up by March 12. ■ Boys b a s k etb all - Parents of those in grades 3-8, call for spots. ■ Spring soccer - Players ages 4- 14 can sign up by March 12. ■ Lacrosse - Girls leagues grades 5-8; sign up by March 26; Boys clinic grades 5-8; sign up by Feb. 13. Boys league grades 5-8; sign up by Feb. 26. ■ Boys b a s k etb all leagues - Registration for players in grades 1 -8 ends Feb. 22. ■ Baseball-so ftball p ro camps - Ages 6-14; sign up by Feb. 6. ■ G o lf lessons - Aduit/youth must sign up the first week of February. ■ V o lle yb a ll clinics - Grades 3-8. Sign up by March 26. ■ Soccer leagues - Ages 4-14. Sign up by March 12. ■ Flag fo o tb a ll - Kindergartenfifth grade. Sign up by March 12. ■ Su p er sports d a y - Ages 5-7 play basketball, flag football and kick ball on March 29. ■ Sports spectacular - Ages 3-4. Sign up by April 14. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Fitness n ig h t - Community Complex at Pathfinder from 7:30-9 p.m. M-W-F. Cost: $2.50 per person. Details: 810-225-3946. ■ Co-ed b a s k etb all in struc tio n - For Second-graders from 7-8:15 p.m.Wednesdays until Feb.27 at Pathfinder. Cost: $70. ■ Yoga - Classes Monday or Tuesday evenings. Cost: $30-$48. ■ Senior swim - M-F at community pool: Feb. 19-March 7(10-11 a.m.) and March 10-April 4 (8-9 a.m.). FOWLERVILLE C O M M U N ITY REC 517-223-6481. HARTLAND C O M M U N ITY ED 810-626-2150 or www.hartiandcommunityed. com. ■ Spring soccer - In-house and travel soccer registration 8 a.m.-6 p.m. until Feb. 15 at Community Ed. and 1 -6 p.m. Eeb. 10 at Ore Creek. ■ O p en b a s k etb all - Ages 18 and up can play 8-10 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays all winter. Cost: $4. ■ A fte r school vo lleyb a ll - Runs from 3:45-5:30 p.m.Tuesdays until Feb. 19. 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TRAVIS POINTE Garden Ranch condo. 2 bdrm, 2 ’/2 bath, full walkout, hardwood floors, new carpeting. Call (734) 997-7626 for details. Jackson and Lenawee Area Homes-Sale STOCKBRIDGE, downtown Victorian. 1430 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, partial basement, new roof 8 electrical. Handyman's special. $75,000/best. S734-323-0601. House(s) for Sale or Rent- 3 bdrm 1,5 bath, nice neighbors, 734-663-8883 ^ l lJ cw & I v o r t j ' e o i i i S t bed / 2 balli homes O w n f o r * 9 1 0 * Limited Tone Pricing! ceilings, neariv 1.500 sq. ft.. )<rami ne« appliance package. Select homes c^er stainless steel upgrade, loclidtt 1379 kt Kot hr 7 yean! Scio Farms Estates Sun Homes 6655 jack^n Rd. .\nn Arbor ^ 8 8 8 - 5 0 8 - 2 3 7 2 ™ ttww.sciofarm-s.com $62,060 Mk pnn pndudM tumte), Im $3,724 do«n ptyminL $68,385 bilar>c« at 9.15%, 7 |»ar wwmable Mte IMW. 0(hf*ipm 1/31/00. SECURITY DEPOSIT. First M o n th FREE Handyman to... Move in Ready! HURRY! LIMITED TIME! 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Slmfmon v illa s *R»striction$ apply * Secaxids from Ford Lake bits paries * Free water/^OArer & trasri * TTb ifestyle you deserve - a price you can afford (7 3 4 )4 8 2 -3 0 0 0 8990 Brookwood Ypsilai«i.MI On Tutflefg between Huron Rivw Or. fr Textie 2-427413-03 Braokwood a p a r t i t t c n l s Open MotvFri 9-5 Professionally managed by Huntington Management % v e Coll fo r our fobulous specials a n d your private snowing. p l a c e Fabulous Specials on 3 Bedroom Apts. 7 3 4 . 9 9 4 . 0 6 4 4 Old West Side - Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm apt. @ 405 Mosley. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $695 includes heat734-973-9364 1 bdrm Upper Flat- Utils incl.Deck,1/2 block to Whitmore Lake, town, US-23 10 min to Ann Arbor/ Brighton. $650 no pets 734-449-0995 1 BDRM, YPSI - off-street parking, no pets. Heat included, laundry. $525 + deposit. 734-395-2047. Spacious 1 Bdrm, 1625 Parkwood, Ypsi. Private drive. Wash/dryer hookups.$ 550. 734-644-5717 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm apt. includes full size washer/ dryer, woodburning fireplace. Short or long term lease avail. $799. Please call (734) 769-1450 WEBSTER TWP-2 bdrm cottage, 2 bdrm apt. Country setting, 734-424-0708. WHITMORE LAKE-1 bdrm, heat, appliances, parking, no smoke/pets. $480. 734-455-1487 Whitmore Lake-2 bdrms, 1200 sq ft, lake access, $700. (734)645-0035. W.Side 1 bdrm in older home near downtown w/parking. $670. (734) 994-4320 YPSI - 1 bdrm, $600. 2 bdrm. $700. Very clean, heat & water incl. No pets. 734-276-9184 Ypsi 1 bdrm, washer & dryer. One month free. Includes Heat/Water. $550.00. (734) 323-8897. Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent Avail Now - 1430 sq', 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, laundry, Eberwhite/ Slauson, $1200/mo, no utilities. 734-417-0530 Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm @ 305 Doty. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $625. Avail. Now! Call 734-973-9364 Pinckney townhousestyle- duplex, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full basement, A/C, appliances, pets ok. $775/mo + security. 1/2 off 1st mo. (734) 878-5252 SALINE-2 Bdrm, 1.5 Bath A/C,Laundry,1.5 garage. 1100 sq'. Was $1200 mo Now $995 734-476-5761 Spacious - 3 bdrms, IVz bath, large kit., living/ dining, laundry $950/mo. -mtilities. 734-662-5058. 2350 sq. ft. duplex Whitmore Lake w/lake access, 2 Bedroom, 2 full baths, all appliances, finished basement, large yard, garage $995. (743)994-3480__________ Ypsiianti 2 bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1200 Sq ft. Full BSMT with laundry hookups. Attached garage. 5 min. from EMU $1050. (734)547-0880. Lake Property and Recreational Rental CHELSEA yr. round lake house, 3 bdrm 2 bath huge garage 8 workshop $1300. 734-475-9412 Cozy Log Cabin 2 bdrm Joslin Lake access Chelsea, $650 mo or rent to own. 517-404-6931 Ford Lake 1 bdrm,private dock, drive 8 patio, $800/ includes utils. S. Huron River Dr. 734-482-1949 New Penthouse Condo Belleville Lake, 1750 sq' 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, $1850/mo. 734-368-0170 Belleville - 3 bdrm, clean Attn! CLEAN, QUIET quiet neighborhood, new ROOM, 1 bik from EMU, carpet, fenced yard. No Ypsi. $385 includes utllitpets, $900.734-461-9127. ies. 734-635-7220 BELLEVILLE Farm House -2 bdrm sunny, lots of windows. Very private Pets ok. 734-740-8922 Nice 3 bdrm house on Ford Lake. $190/mo for shared room or $350/mo for single. (571)265-7491 Chelsea 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, washer/dryer, new carpet, $80(). duggir@yahoo.com, (734)323-5435. Room for rent - Also, a 1 bdrm apt furnished, all utilities cable, A/C. 7 ^ - 483-7665, leave msg. YPSI-Near EMU' Furnish- Close to schools, shopping, EMU, 3bdrm, 2bath 1500sq', C/A, washer/ ed room, share kitchen 8 bath, no pets/smoke. $315. 734-484-4014 dryer. $1400. 528-3234 i : Cozy 2 bdrm. Historic Depot Town. $650/mo. + 1 Senior Housing security deposit 8 utilities, no pets. 663-8800 DEXTER-15 min to Ann Arbor. Beautiful home, 4 bdrm. Church parsonage $1100. 734-426-8610 DEXTER- 4 bdrm 2 bath, walk-out, 1300sf, 2 car, washer/dryer. Pets Ok $1290. (734) 475-1810 Ford Lake 1 bdrm,private dock, drive 8 patio, $800/ includes utils. S. Huron River Dr. 734-482-1949 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, N.E. Ann Arbor. No hwy noise. Hardwood floor Jacuzzi $2100 734-846-7868 4bdrm 2bath $206/mo! 5%down,20yrs,8% llstings 800-619-3816 xR687 Great house- Near UM athletic complex. Avail fall 08- 4-5 bdrm, 2 bath, bsmt, free laundry, parking, porch $2400/mo. (586)612-6126 MANCHESTER, Ml - WOODHILL SENIOR APARTMENTS, 1 BDRM APARTMENTS, 62 YEARS OR OLDER, RENT STARTS AT $490.00, CONTACT CHAR 7 3 4 -4 2 8 -0 5 5 5 . EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. 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For home delivery, call 994-NEWS, or 1-800-589-6397. » THE UVINC8TQN — C O M M U N IT Y NEWS COMwiirio • CoNtticuo < <owrtiTi B EA U T IFU L A community that takes your breath away. Large trees, amazing landscaping, great maintenance. A community where you are put first! Homestead Commons 3103 Homestead Commons Dr Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 734-971-4858 EOE EHO H o le y C ow ! Remodeled apts. $125 OFF PER MONTH + 2 MONTHS FREE! $200 Security Deposit Very large 2 bdrm w/walk-ln closet. Extra clean 8 quiet. 1 mile E. of EMU. $455 with credit. WOOD CREEK APTS. g 734-483-5620 LA K E FRO N T O N E M O N T H FREE* Ask About Our FREE washer/dryer Special* Ranch style 1 bdrm from $549. $250 security deposit, w/out pet. *To qualified applicants. Offer expires 2/29/08, See manager for details. M-F 9-5 8 Sat-Sun 11 -4 OAKWOOD PARK APTS. 734-485-1200 ONE MONTH FREE! 1 8 2 bdrm. apts. Starting at $6201 Ann Arbor school district Heat 8 water included 734-971-4939 Town 8 Country Apts. 2572 Carpenter Rd. s:MXVcjflP The Meadows Apts. Reduced Rates! 1 bdrms $600 2 bdrms $750 1st Month FREE with $300 security dep. to move in! 7 3 4 -4 8 7 -1 9 9 0 How To Reach Us: Avail. Efficiency, studio, 1, 2, 3,4, bdrm. Unfurnished 2 bdrm. Ypsi. No pets. $495 8 up.528-2163 ■ LARGE STUDIO - Central campus @ Tower Plaza, furnished, full kitchen, 1 full bath, big closet, 24 hr. security, laundry fac., $950-$1000 +electric. Avail. 9/1/08. Sale Terms Avail Ely 248-227-0117 or etama@tbrcpa.com. On Ford Lake 1 bdrm. Very Private, furnished, washer 8 dryer, $650. 734-216-6639 Apartment Unfurnished Jackson Rd Business district Scio Twp. 3600 sq', 2400' very nice office w/ kitchenette, tech room 8 lab, 1200' warehouse w/ loading dock 8 overhead door. Easy on/off 1-94. $3500/mo. 734-761-9011. Office Suite 1000 sq ft, Washtenaw 8 Platt Rd Amick Realty 734-973-2424__________ Prime 1500 sq' Main St. store avail. 4/08. Reasonably priced, call 734-761-6170 or jim@ curtiscommercialllc.com RETAIU OFFICE 1000 sf on 2nd floor, S, University (across from Ulrich's). $1500 mo 734-973-9364 eves or 663-5533 dys E X E C U T IV E S U ITE S Starting at $350/mo. 1st 6 mos. free 2035 Hogback. Beth 734-677-3000 2355 E Stadium- Office space for rent 600sf, reasonable price. 734-747-8080 WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State Street location, single offices in a shared business center from $430. Other space plans avail. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker 734-994-5000 MONTH FREE!* Brand New 3 bed/2 both Home StarOno at ^ 8 2 9 /a io !* up to 1,500 sq. ft. Appliortces induded. Pel friendly. Limited time Pricing! Sdo Farms • Aim Artoor 665S Jackson Rd. 888-508-2372 wwwsciofarms.com Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Ann Arbor-Central campus, 3 bdrms, 1 bdrm avail. Furnished. Female $599/mo. (734) 260-8656 AVAIL Now! Furnished room, share Roundtree condo in Ypsi. $475 incl utilities. 734-635-7220 EMU AREA -1 Roommate to share large, new house. Recreation room. $350/mo. 734-480-1526 Share W.Side home - Ideal for grad student furnished. $425 incl utils. No lease. 734-663-5751 Ypsilaryi share wellmaintained 3-bedroom house, private bath, $550, 734-516-9963, jboyd@provide.net Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent Lake access - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, Ig. kitchen 8 yard, Pinckney schools. Option to buy. 734-255-741^. LARGE 3 BDRM. - 1 bath, washer/dryer. On campus $1600. Avail Sept. '08 Mike: 734-276-3876 Martz Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ranch w/ 2 car attached garage $1200/mo no pets. (734) 482-1949 Avail Now U of M Campus Parking space on S. Forrest near S. University. Pis Call 734-996-2836 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Belleville 3 bdrm w loft huge deck, near hwy 8 schools. $1000 + utils 734-216-7420__________ Monthly rental- Saline schools, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, attached garage on 20 acres. Clean 8 Updated. Leave message $1200/mo + deposit. (734) 663-4886 O u t of State-Rental Redington Beach Condo, directly on the gulf of Mexico. Great beaches. 2bdrm 2 bath sleeps 6. $1500 from 3/29-4/5 734-426-1382 redingtonambassador. com Residential Washtenaw-Ren tal Classified advertisingrTo place a classified ad,call 610-844-2000 or 1-800-589-9888 Home Delivery: To start a subscribtion, call 7 3 4 - 9 9 4 - 6 7 4 4 Service Directory COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/annarbornews Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 RATES DISC VER _ @ . 3 l i n e s , 3 0 d a y s - $ 1 5 2 30x Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News [ Builders and Designers " 5 1 L l o J . L L K (734) 662-9555 www.chizekbuilders.com [ Child Care Services Funtastic Home Daycare All ages 8 FIA welcome, lie. 8 exp. 734-391-8099 Cleaning and J an ito ria l Services MILLCREEK CLEANING COMPANY Free estimates, bonded, insured, cover wide area. Stephanie 734-660-4170 Professional Housecleaning, residential 8 commercial. Call (734) 260-5707 Remy Cleaning Service 10% off. 12 yrs experience - 734-945-4635 Superior Cleaning-Commercial 8 residential.Free estimates. 517-416-5434. Heating and Cooling Miscellaneous Services RC Painting, diywall repairs. Lie. 8 insured. 20 yrs exp. 216-2259 Furnaces 8 AC serviced 8 installed Best prices lie 8 insured (734) 334-0682 Certified BTB Feng Shui Consultations. Pis call 419-280-1369 Plumbing and Electrical M o v in g and Storage Sun Electrical Service Lie., Any electrical Job , Generators,734-657-1232 Floor Coverings Christian home cleaning Exp, flexible 8 efficient Jennifer 248-787-6634 Cleaning Services, Mon - Sat. Residential 8 commercial, laundry services avail. 734-837-5765 HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES - Insured 8 references. Call 734-741-8822 We are proud to use recycled newsprint Baths, basement, kitchens. 22 yrs. experience. Iic./ins. 734-330-5142. Energy Star Homes, Inc. Home repair, remodeling, new construction. Licensed builder w/23 yrs. exp. Free estimates, call Glen (517)769-2919 MOVING?Let us handle it Handle With Care Moving 8 Delivery 677-2000 Painting and brywall Recycling, Hauling and Trash Removal ABOUT DEALS! 2 bdrm $500. 1 bdrm $450. Low Security! E. Ypsi Twp. 734-662-6133 #124 Absolute - EMU Colonial 2 bdrm $600 8 3 bdrm $900. Gar., full bsmt. Sec. 8 OK. 734-644-3375 Absolutely nice 1 or 2 bdrm in Ypsi $500 - $600+ utils, water included, 248-767-5651 AM 1 st M o n th FREE Large remodeled 1 bdrm $485/mo. w/FREE Month 8 Heat @ 137 S. Grove, Ypsi. 734-754-1952 Amazing deal near EMU 3 bdrm. apt. avail, now $650/mo. includes heat 8 water. 3 bdrm. apt. Avail. Jan., $900/mo w/fpl. 2bdrm apt $600/mo. 734-662-6133 ext. 124 Amenities-Unique, historic, Ig luxury, 2 bath,1 • 8 2 bdrms Milan,Laundry $550 up 734-439-9658 Ann Arbor 1 bdrm upper half N. Side Home. A/C, Cable, no pet/smoke. $485 734-665-6901 Ann Arbor - charming 1 bdrm off Main St. Heat, water 8 parking, no pets/ smoke $690 + dep. 645- • 5401. sueis@live.com Ann Arbor cozy 1 bdrm apt overlooking Veteran's Park $550/mo 1 yr lease 231-548-4274 Ann Arbor - Downtown 2 bdrm, heat/water incl. Avail Now!. $850/mo. 734-216-6419 BRIGHTON Best Value 1 bdrm. 10 min to Ann Arbor. Clean 8 Quiet. No dogs. From $500. $99 move in, 1-800-773-3031 CHELSEA - 1 bdrm apt. heat 8 water included. $600/mo. + dep. small pets ok. (734) 475-8736. Chelsea 204 S. St. Nice 1 bdrm $535/mo. includes util. 517-812-0940 CLEAN 1 BDRM APT, Quiet area E. of Ypsi. No pets. $460/mo. (734) 455-2661 DEXTER 1 bdrm, 1 bath, new carpet, $585/mo. (734) 878-0821. Dexter - 8051 Huron St. Nice 1 bdrm, $650/mo. incl. util. (517) 812-0940 70x14' Truck bay with 12x14' overhead door 8 parking. Heated, all utilities. $1700/mo. 734-623- 8558 Mon-Fri. 8-5. WVhitmore Lake -1,000 sf. office/ warehouse A/C, .10X12 rollup door $800 734-320-1549 Ypsi Twp, On Harris Rd. 58x40 w/12' OH Door, full bath 8 office, $1200 or 36x36, $700. On Martz Rd 24x30 $400. 482-1949 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental 2, 3 8 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890. Rent or Rent to own. (Section 8 Welcome). Rawsonville 8 1-94. Call 313-386-8688 or 734-678-4877__________ Ann Arbor 2bdrm w/ sunset view on deck next to golf course. $725 Cali (734) 677-3144 Ann Arbor Ypsiianti Close to UM, EMU, Mercy Hospital 2 BDRM washer/ dryer, Dishwasher Microwave Avail NOW sur pa@yahoo.com, (735)528-2449. 2740 Torrey 3 bdrm family room, 1 Vi bath, 2 car, basement $1,200/mo. 734-528-1893 3 bdrm, 2 bath in Ypsi Twp, non-smoking, new floors 8 appliances. Pets OK. $1000. 734-255-4383 3Bdrm HomeslAnnArbor w/new windows $1045. Ypsi, garage $875-$1050 Sec 8 OK! 734-945-7074 : Starting at $729 3 bedrooms/2 baths $249 Security deposit; Call Sun Homes @ 800-694-3106 Apply online @ www.41akeview.com CJartoo/SkvliDe Retailer e$ 1/31/08 Wanted to Rent WANTED TO RENT - Sm. fixer upper in country. 30 yrs. experience remodeling. 248-345-6202 ANOTHER AD THAT WORKED Belleville beautiful 2 bdrm 2 bath. Condo unit prime location, $895 mo Sec 8 ok 734-699-9840 CHAPEL HILL - 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, new carpet, bsmt., laundry. Pet OK. $1100. Eric at Meadow Realty (866) 963-2369. Heatherwood Condo Beautiful 2Bdrm, 2Bath, Den, Garage, Wood Fir. $1150. (734) 657-0637 Luxury Condo 1750 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, storage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 SALINE - 2 bdrm town- - house, all appliances, fpl, gar. end unit, lower level Avail. Jan. 989-233-5582 3 BDRM, study, 2V2 bath, ■ fireplace. Chapel Hill by US-23 8 U/M N. Campus. $1300/mo. 734-994-4087 Duplex-Rental ABLE TO PLEASE- 3212 Tiger Lilly Ann Arbor- 2300sf 4 bdrm 2.5 bath, cathedral ceilings, master ste, fireplace, AC, 2 car garage, many extras. $1695.734-476-5764 A b le T o Please Immaculate 4 bdrm colonial, 1865sf, Ig den w/ fireplace 2 car. Avail now $1350. 734-476-5764 ABLE TO RENT IN YPSI, 4BDRM, 1400sf, walkout base, privacy fence, $1050/mo. 810-225-0706 A/C-Charming 3 bdrm, brand new kitchen, refinished floors. Full fin. bsmt, 1 bath, deck, Lakewood, Ann Arbor $1295. Call 734-944-1185 ANN ARBOR-3 bdrm, 1 bath. No pets. 2 car garage. Good location. A/C. $1120. Sec. 8 welcome. 313-706-9676 Ann Arbor 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. Short lease possible 2836 Maplewood. $1100. (734)377-0069. Ann Arbor, 785 N. Maple 3 bdrm full basmt avail now! $850+ utilities 734-426-8365 for appt. Ann Arbor- Avail now, 2 bdpm, washer/dryer Platt 8 Packard Area $699+utils 734-973-0745 ANN ARBOR- Charming 3 bdrm 1 bath $ 850/mo Could be 0 down or rent to own. 734-521-0237 A n n A rb o r New, Ig ranch w/ master suite, full bsmt, Ig garage, AC 8 all you can ask for. Avail now! Best offer. (734) 320-3444 Ann Arbor, W. clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath, appliance, fin bsmt, $1150. 586-273- 7565 or 734-890-1447 AVAILABLE 3 bdrm, Ypsi $850+ utilities Sec 8 OK. 734-663-3009 close to schools. Available Now!- Nice 3 bdrm. Fenced yard Yard Shed, Ypsiianti Section 8 OK 734-717-8175 ^Repairs 8 Installation-^ Carpet, vinyl, wood, tile, laminate. 15 yrs exp. International Rooring ® 734-878-0210® QUALITY GENERAL REPAIR- Roofing, chimneys, gutters. All work guaranteed. ® 734-665-5566 Gutters Ace Gutter Cleaning Clog free guarantee free est 734-320-8645 Landscaping, Gardening and Tree Services A-1 TREE, Inc. Tree, shrub, stump removal. Trimming, lot cleartng. Insured ® 426-8809 AARON'S PAINTING 8 Drywall. Low rates, fast service. 734-730-1146, INTERIOR PAINTING 30 Years Experience Call Gary, 734-217-9335 interior painting, wallpaper removal,repairs, faux finishes 734-929-4791 AARCo Hauling/Dlsposal Affordable, Courteous, Timely. 734-474-9440 Downtown 1 bdrm apt. 2nd floor, walk up corner of State and Liberty $950/mo. 1 year lease. Call Oxford Property Mgmnt 734-747-6000. ANN ARBOR HAULING Clean Ups 8 Hauling. Low Rates. 734-730-1146 Roofing Downtown Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, 4 N. Huron over Fortney Eye Care $675 includes gas 8 water. $1350 due at move In 734-434-9345 JC Slone Painting - Meticulous work. Call for free quote:734-433-1506. Paul's Tile Installation 8 custom painting call for free estimate. 578-3894 BMB ROOFING - Tear offs, recovers, new construction. 734-216-3212. EMU/DEPOT TOWN 1 bdrms Starting at $520 heat included, laundry, lock secured building. Call 734-651-1593 Leak Specialist -Flashings, valleys, 30 yrs experience. Member BBB Lie/ insured734-930-6455 15 min to Ann Arbor 2 bdrm,1 bath, dishwasher, pet policy. $700. (734) 328-3793 ACROSS from Vets Park, 2210 Dexter. 2 bdrm, washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas heat, AC, deck. $850. 734-223-0672 Ann Arbor - 524 Bemidji Ct., large clean 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, laundry, carport $995+ utilities. 734-665-6095 Ann Arbor large 2 bdrm westside duplex, 1 mile from downtown $950. (248) 563-7500. Ann Arbor West Side - 2 bdrm, 1 bath bi-level apt. 1000+ sq', carport, deck. $900 + util. 734-662-8787 ANN ARBOR ★ W. SIDE 2 bdrm. Includes heat 8 water. Washer/dryer. $875 734-476-7501 Avail Now EMU/Depot Town 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. Rent Neg sec 8 utilities. Sec 8 OK. 734-663-8800 Avail Now in Ypsi 8 Ann Arbor, 3 8 4 bdrm homes, $800 + sec 8 ok 734-434-1317__________ Avail Now. Ypsi duplex 2 bdrm upper unit, laundry, EMU area. Move in specials. 734-604-2651. A v a il. S a lin e Ranch 1 Acre lot in town. 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, full basement, no smoke/ pets $1500.734-260-9678 Avail year round Sandy Beach lakefront on Whitmore Lake. 10 min to Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 2 bath, great view, newly remodeled, very nice, $1200/mo. 517-404-7179 Nice homes $325+up. Pleasant Lake Park (734)323-3765. R E N T TO O W N 1010 Maplewood, Ypsi. Newly renovated 4 bdrm 2 bath, big fenced yard. For details 734-827-1816 Saline- 3 bdrm ranch, fenced yard C/A finished Basement $1000/mo. (734) 433-2697 Saline 3 bed, 2.5 bath, washer/dryer, garage, fireplace, air, basement, $1,400. (912)856-7795. SEC. 8 OK! West Willow 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Alarm. All New. MUST SEE! $975/mo. Also, 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, alarm. Many Updates! $875/mo Call 313-805-6516. Short Term rental Saline, Completely furnished 3bdrm, 1.5 bath. No smoke. Avail Mar.-Sept. $1000. 734-316-2895. 3 BDRM.HOUSE Full basement, 2 car garage. Sec. 8 welcome. 734-482-5385 West side Ann Arbor 3 bdrm 2 bath cul de sac $1395 517-902-6796 YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm, remodeled. Basement, gar. Must seelSec 8 ok,$1075 -$1375. 734-216-3302. YPSI-4 bdrm, 1.5 bath 100% remodeled, Sec 8 Ok, Must seel $1,350 1/2 off 1st mo. 734-649-9616 Ypsiianti 3 bdrm 1.5 bath Home remodeled $900 gnecop@hotmail.com 408-656-5450 2wks FREE Ypsiianti- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 816SF, 2.5 car, lease $975/mo. Sale $108,000 Call Debbie Gould (734) 995-9400 Ypsiianti Beautiful 2000 sf 4 bdrm, near EMU $1600. 517-902-6796 Ypsiianti- UPDATED 3 bdrm 1 bath $825/mo. 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Responsibilities include: processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, & weekly check runs, issuing purchase orders, journal entries Er analyzing expenses. Candidate must have 2+ yrs A/P experience in fast paced corporate environment, strong Excel skills & attention to detail. If you desire to work in a dynamic environment & be part of an exciting business, please email your resume & salary requirements to: khargett® healthmedia.com or mail to K. Hargett, HMl, 130 S. First Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. EOE .............. .........= ! : A c c o u n tin g M a n a g e r Well-respected Ann Arbor Company involved in concrete construction, redi-mix and development industries is seeking an achievementoriented individual to report directly to its CFO. Degreed candidate must be a team player with superior organizational and time-mgt qualities with an exceptional work ethic and a commitment to excellence. 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Duties include preparing financial statements, payables, receivables 8 budgeting. Email resume to: kturner®mcmgroup.net Director of Finance Community Mental Health Agency in Lincoln Park seeks qualified applicants who have a Bachelor's degree 8 atleast 4 yrs experience in a related field. Prefer applicants with CPA 8 demonstrated proficiency in MIS systems, claims processing 8 non-profit accounting. Qualified applicants may send cover letter, resume 8 salary requirement to Attn HR Dept: COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES 26184 West Outer Dr Lincoln Park, Ml 48146 Fax: 313-389-7515 Email: dfenwick® comcareserv.org W e are p ro u d to u se rec yc led n ew sp rin t RE-USE THE NEWS Personal Aides Spectrum Community Services is hiring personal aides for developmentaliy disabled adults in the Ann Arbor/Ypsi or Chelsea area. We prefer direct care experience 8 training. Also should have a current CPR first aid card. Must be 18 yrs of age 8 possess a valid driver's license. $8.50- $9.00/hr. Conducting interviews on Tuesday, Jan. 29th, 1pm-5pm, 11818 Whitmore Lake Rd. Whitmore Lake, Ml 48189. Contact Kim at 734-367-6778 We offer Medical, dental, 401 (k), 8 other perks! Senior Investment Analyst Financial advisory firm seeking self-motivated individual to join our team. Primary responsibility will be^investment analysis, mutual fund research, assisting reps with client portfolio allocation, 8 trading. Please see www.ris-msc.com Industry exp. 8 Series 7 license are advantages but not required. Must have degree in finance or related fields plus excellent analytical, problem-solving 8 excel skills. Send resume to: RIS, 455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, M) 48108 The City of Milan Is seeking applicants for the position of Accountant. The position is part-time (15-25 hours per week). The accountant maintains and performs various treasury functions to assist the Clerk/ Treasurer. The successful candidate must possess: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business; five or more years of professional level accounting experience including the areas of fund accounting, fixed assets, depreciation and budgeting; BSA software experience helpful; proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing programs. The position has a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Applications should be submitted to the City of Milan Clerk/Treasurer, 147 Wabash Street, Milan, Michigan 48160. Applications will be accepted until February 9, 2008. The City is an Equal Qpportunity Employer. Drummer and bass player need a lead singer for punk band, i Call 810-555-5555 O w n A m e r ic a ’s **1 C o sm e tic s Franchise* Own a Meric Norman Studio and enjoy the beautiful rewards of entrepreneurship. 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Ash Stevens offers an excellent benefits and compensation package. For more information, visit www.ashstevens.com. Please send resumes to: Ash Stevens Inc. Job Code PE-MQ 5861 John Lodge Freeway Detroit, Ml 48202 Qr submit via e-mail: careers@ashstevens.com Job Code PE-MQ Project Coordinator - Emerging pharmaceutical company located in Toledo, Qhio seeks experienced project coordinator for pre-clinical and clinical projects. Responsibilities include the following: * Identify and select appropriate CRQs and clinical sites for individual studies, following company guidelines, * Assist with negotiation and contracts, * Monitor progress of studies and respond to requests for information, * Serve as a liaison between CRQs/clinical sites and company management and consultants, and * Review study reports, prepare summaries for management and prepare material for submission to regulatory agencies. Qualifications include the following: * 2-5 years demonstrated success in coordinating pre-clinical and clinical projects, * Working knowledge of FDA requirements for drug development, * Excellent communication skills, * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and * B.S. or M.S. degree In pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biology or related area. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include health care and IRA. For consideration send letter describing background and career goals, resume, and contact Information for five professional references as e-mail attachments to wayne® cognitivepharma.com Business and Franchise Opportunities ABSOLUTE GOLDMINE 30 machines -^locations $10,500 required. 800-344-1277 ANN ARBOR - Fruitfull franchise serving Southeast Ml. Includes all inventory, truck, accounts list, 30 days training and established phone number. Business showing profit. $79,000. 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Limited franchise opportunities now avail in Ann Arbor. 248-663-1111 franchlse®zoup.com Child Care Employment [ Computer and Technical APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER - LIVINGSTON COUNTY Responsibilities include developing/maintaining custom applications using SQL, VB, HTML, ASP, XML, VBScript, 8 Java Script. Using reporting tools to create reports, and support of off-the-shelf desktop applications and custom applications. Requires Assoc, degree computer science/related field, 2+ years development experience, organization 8 personal communications skills for planning and coordinating work, considerable knowledge of current hardware/ software technologies and uses, experience with AS/400, SharePoint, InfoPath 8 Microsoft.NET technologies a plus. Salary $42,944-54,400 w/benefits. Applications may be downloaded from http://co.livingston. mi.us/humanresources. Send completed application and resume to: Livingston County Human Resources, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 205, Howell, Ml 48843 or fax to 517-546-6657. EQE In te rn e t M a rk e tin g S p e c ia lis t For Ann Arbor based retailer. Google certified or similar. Send resume; jobs@big-georges.com Domestic Employment Wanted FT position wanted in home For Quadriplegic Sincere only. 734-439- 7786 call after 4pm only PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANER Seeking professional house cleaner for existing 8 new clients. Must have experience. Serious inquires only. HonesVreliable 8 high energy a must Email: kscherera@gmail.com Sitter/Personal Assistant 10-12 hrs per week. Ann Arbor. 2 school age children. Cooking/light housekeeping, $12/hr. Exp. needed + references. Fax 734-995-6791. Education Drivers Afterschool Staff Needed Go Like the Wind Montessori School is seeking reliable and loving people to provide activities for preschool and elementary age children. Shifts are 12-6 or 3-6 Monday thru Friday. Experience working with children preferred. Compensation is based on experience. 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Applicants must be 18 years of age, have valid drivers license and be a resident of the county of Washtenaw or the Townships of Green Qak and Hamburg in Livingston County or the Townships of Clinton, Tecumseh and Macon In Lenawee County. Each applicant will be required to have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate. * G.E.D. should have record of two semesters each of equivalent of mathematics, science and shop courses or college credits.______ HANDYMAN/ CARPENTER Must have experience looking to hire asap. Pis call 734-547-9181 PROJECT LEADER Dan Container is seeking a Project Manager to become newest member of our Foam Cup Operations within our Engineering Department. The position involves coordinating and leading a variety of projects for product and process development. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, and five years project management experience with at least three years as a project leader. Three years of experience with word processing and spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software, required. Experience with engineering/thermoforming project management and specialized training in project management preferred. If you are interested in this position or would like to inquire about other open positions, please apply on-line by visiting our corporate website at www.dart.jobs. 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Daily Dedicated Automotive Freight. Lima, OH - Louisville, KY and Return. Saline, Ml - Scarborough, ON and Return. Min 500 miles daily ® .88 plus FSC. 10 yr. old tractor or newer to qualify. Please call for more details 1-866-334-6200 X 2225 or 1-519-808-4165 ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER... " Within a few days o f placing my ad in the classiHeds I found a buyer for m y PC." TTig Daily Bargains • "the sweet spot" Jen R, Brighton Art Teacher EMERSON SCHOOL Emerson School is an independent K-8 school in Ann Arbor for gifted and for talented young people. Emerson is a uniqije and innovative educational community, in which the needs of gifted students have been supported and their talents guided for nearly 35 years. ART TEACHER Emerson's Lower School has an opening for a fulltime Art teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. If you are a creative, enthusiastic, experienced teacher who would like to become a member of an exceptional team, we want to hear from you. Teaching experience and a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree are required. Please send a cover letter, resume and credentials by March 28th to Lisa Psarouthakis, Assistant to Head of School, 5425 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, Ml 48103. lisap® emerson-school.org. Prescho ol T e a c h e r Glacier Way Co-op Preschool needs an energetic, caring teacher for morning classes, starting in the Fall. Degree or early childhood credits 8 some experience required. Send resume to: gwteachersearch @yahoo.com or PQ BOX 1882, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. TEACHERS NEEDED GRETCHEN'S HOUSE, a group of NAEYC accredited child care centers in Ann Arbor, seeks highly qualified and enthusiastic persons to join our team. Now hiring full and part-time: • Infant/Toddler Teachers • Preschool Teachers • Kindergarten Teachers • Substitutes Minimum qualifications include: CDA, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education, 1 year teaching experience, and willingness to give minimum 1 year commitment; Excellent salary and benefit package. For more information, call 734-761-2576 or email inquiries to mdavis® gretchenshouse.com EOE Engineering Opportunities The Center for Automotive Research has two engineering positions open. For complete job descriptions, including the necessary qualifications and instructions on how to apply for these positions, please visit the CAR website at www.cargroup.org. CAR offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. S y s tem s E n g in e e r CAR seeks a highly skilled systems engineer with expertise in developing and maintaining computer networks that serve testing and evaluation needs for its Connected Vehicle Proving Center (CVPC). Experience with wireless communication systems is highly desirable. Responsibilities include the.following: Provide advanced support for communications and server systems; Install and maintain software systems and tools as well as communication links; Provide support within the CVPC for mobile data networking and mobile communications. Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000. R esearch A n a ly s t CAR has an immediate opening for an entry level, full-time Research Analyst in its Manufacturing, Engineering 8 Technology group. This position will provide support to a variety of research projects in the areas of simulation and software development, sheet metal stamping and assembly, and powertrain development and manufacturing. Responsibilities include: Data collection and analysis, including visits to automotive or supplier plants; Report and proposal writing; Learning and using engineering software, including simulation tools; Conducting interviews; Attending meetings and taking minutes; and Conducting literature reviews. Salary Range: $55,000- $65,000. Employment Wanted H om e H e a lth A id e , 24yrs. exp. Also avail for private duty in nursing homes 8 assisted living. Refs avail. 734-845-0152 RN AVAIL. Dedicated 18 yr professional (currently in HPRP program). Please call 734-716-7357 Engineering Electrical/Antenna Design Engineer Ypsilanti, Ml area Duties: Use antenna/RFclrcuit design tools and measurement equipment to design/test antennas; perform near/far-fleld measurement; apply EM theory to antenna/RFcircuit engineering/ design, wnte/present reports. Min Req: MSEE, 42 months design antennas/RF circuits (VHF/UHF/L-band w/in 300 MHzto18GHz range; GPS, cellular, Satellite, and UWB) using Antenna/RF-circuit design software, 3D modeling tools and hardware. Send/Fax resume to scislo@us.ageautomotive. com 734. 547.0750 R e a d us d a i ly ! Enjoy h ome delivery.To start you subsenption Call 7 3 4 -9 4 4 -N EW S or 8 0 0 -5 8 9 -6 3 9 7 • TH* UVINOSTON - COMMUNITY NEWS COMUITTID • COHNICTiS • COMfLl’l LA BO R ATO R Y T E S T EN G IN E E R Responsible for apparatus set-up and performance testing of automotive, pharmaceutical and water filters. Requires strong mechanical, mathematical 8 observational skills. Bachelors or Associates Degree in Science required. Located in Grass Lake Call 517-522-8453 or fax resume to: 522-3695 TAKE YOURen TO THE BANK. Teller • Full-time and Part-time opportunities • Competitive compensation • Many convenient locations • On-the-job training At National City, we're looking for friendly, positive people who can be champions for our customers. In return, we offer a rewarding combination of pay, benefits, flexibility and career potential. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus. ^ Apply online at NationalCity.com/careers National City- Mechanical Engineer Black 8 Veatch, Ann Arbor, Ml. Prepare design for assigned power plant system including analysis, calculations, research, selection, layout, etc. Submit resume online at www.bv.com, click on Careers Link. Must reference Requisition #046843 for this specific position. EQE. M/F/V/D. y y y y y y Mechanical Engineer Responsible for manufacturing engineering support of production and,mechanical engineering design tasks. Special emphasis is placed on providing mechanical support to line and product design issues while reducing manufacturing costs as they relate to material pricing, labor times, and product yields. Limited travel many also be required to domestic and overseas locations. BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 5 years exp. in manual production assembly of coaxial RF/Microwave components required. Electrical Design Engineer Responsible for design, development and support of RF and microwave passive components (i.e. gain equalizers, attenuators, powers dividers, bias tees, etc.) BS in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience as a Design Engineer with RF/Microwave circuits/ components specialization required. Advanced Degree and experience with microwave integrated circuits, S-parameter testing, SMT components and CAD microwave design a plus Engineer in Research Division of Kinesiology The Division of Kinesiology is looking for an experienced Engineer in Research to work with and advise faculty and staff. The person in this position would perform a variety of duties including but not limited to developing software, providing analysis and consultation for data collection systems within Kinesiology research and teaching laboratories, design and fabricate simple mechanical/electrical systems, and provide technical support of scientific equipment for operation, maintenance and repair. Qualifications for this position are a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, two years of exp|rience beyond bachelor's degree, and ability to work well independently and in a team setting. For a more detailed job description and to apply please visit the University of Michigan's job website http://www.umich. edu/—jobs/job ID 15368. The University of Michigan is an Equal Qpportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Material & Logistics Adm inistrator Position is responsible for oversight of daily material handling; receiving and shipping operations as well as perpetual inventory system. Minimum of 4 years experience in a related field is required. Direct supervis o r experience necessary, ISQ 900, SQX compliance desired. Electronics Technician Position is responsible for production assembly and test of passive microwave components. AA/AS degree in Electronics or related discipline, RF/Microwave experience, or related military training preferred. Dependability and a High school diploma or GED required. We offer an outstanding work environment with complete benefit package including: 401(k), Med/Den/Vision. 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If interested please email resume and salary history to: HR@Solidica.com www.solidica.com Food Service Employment NationalCity.com 10 National City Corporation® National City Corporation subsidiaries and member banks are Equal Opportunity Employers. National City requires candidates to submit to pre-employment d rug screening. CQQK Apply in person. Qld Town Tavern, 122 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor or online at oldtownaa.com W e are p ro u d to u se re c yc le d n ew sp rin t B 6 I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 C o o k s , C ashie rs & Drivers needed. For all locations. Apply within: Anthony's Gourmet Pizza 1508 N. Maple Food Prep C i s e o h o u i e r c € N r « n Part time food prep help needed for a residential rehab facility in Ann Arbor. Prefer some experience in a medical and food service setting. Must be able to work a flexible sched. 30 hours per week including Saturdays. Please send letter of interest and resume to: Food Service Coordinator 3200 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108, fax: 734-677-0890 Account Reps A Grand Opening MAKE 2008 GREAT!! S400-$600/WK PER COMPANY PROGRAM Due to recent openings of new locations and offices, our company Is actively seeking men and women to start work immediately! Permanent full-time positions in all departments. Earn paid vacations, bonuses, and incentives. Call 734-389-0303. Great new pizza store needs full staff: Pizza Makers, Drivers & . Managers. Experience preffered but willing to train. Apply in person at: Mr. C's Pizza 5561 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti. Kitchen Mgr/Working Chef. Seek creative, selfmotivated, hands-on chef to join a successful Ann Arbor restaurant. Do you have a passion for food b outstanding pride in your work,ability to run 200seat restaurant + catering + banquet? ServeSafe cert,obsessed about sanitation?Join us! Resume b salary requirement: P- 24004 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor,MI48106 L IN E C O O K Full time/part time. Exp Req. Apply within from 1-4pm. Dexter's Pub 8114 Main Street. No Phone Calls Please. N e w R e s ta u ra n t an d Bar Che ls e a A rc tic B re a k aw a y Interviewing for all positions apply in person 3-5 pm Tuesday through Friday in The Arctic Coliseum, 501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea Quiznos Now Hiring! We are currently seeking energetic team memebrs. Please apply in person at: 3584 Plymouth Rd. Activism Jobs with the Sierra C lu b $ 3 5 0 -$ 5 5 0 /w e e k Fight Global Warming! *Work with Great Peoplel •Career Opportunities and Benefits Available *FT/PT Avail jobsthatmatter.org Call ' Alex 734-332-4464 ENTRY LEVEL AUTO TECHNICIAN DUNNING SUBARU Due to our continued growth, we have an immediate opening for an Entry Level Technician! if you have the following: • A willingness to learn the professional repair of automobiles and grow with our organization • Ability to maintain quality in a fast paced environment • A spirit of cooperation and teamwork • Valid drivers license and good driving record We offer the following: • Health Insurance • Paid Vacation and Uniforms • Training Programs • Clean New Facility • 5 day Work Week If you meet the qualifications above and want to experience 'The Dunning Difference", Apply in person at Dunning Subaru, 3771 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 48103 Superior Lawn Care is now hiring: Office Mgr. with QB exp. Landscape Mgr. with sales exp. 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Apply at Chelsea Comfort Inn 1645 Commerce Park Dr A U T O TEC H B u s y C h e v ro le t s t o re n e e d s . E x p e r ie n c e d / C e rt if ie d T e c h . C o n t a c t B r ia n E d e le n L a fo n ta in e C h e v ro le t 7 3 4 - 4 2 6 - 4 6 7 7 o r b v e d e ie n @ c o m c a s t . n e t A ll in q u i r e s c o n f id e n t ia l Janitor/Cleaner - Saline area. Mon-Fri. 5pm-9pm. Clean criminal record. 866-869-6582 ext 364 JANITORIAL, 6 days/wk, 4 hrs/night,$9/hr.Reliable car a must. 517-404-5581 BAKER/DRIVER Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. & Afternoon, MUST HAVE GOOD DRIVING RECORD Apply at Barry Bagel, Westgate Shopping Center, Ann Arbor CASHIERS & CAR PREPS For auto wash. F/T & P/T avail. Apply at Big M Car Wash, 2151 W. Stadium. CLEANING PERSON Needed - Ann Arbor area 5 nights /week 2 hrs/ night, $12/hr Exp. preferred. Call (810) 227-1624. Commercial Print Professional Bindery/Press Operator Advance Print & Graphics Fax: (734) 663-6828 ghambell@advprint.com JANITORIAL CO. Seeking individual for P/T eves. & wknds. Flexible hours, $12/hr. Exp. in floor care a plus. Must be able to pass background check & have good driving record. For more info, call: (734) 222-5902, ext. 1________ JANITOR POSITIONS Days, evening, and late evening shifts available. Must have car, clear background b drug screen. 734-480-9603. LANDSCAPE CREW SUPERVISOR. Minimum 5 yrs. exp. 734-944-3450 Lawn Care Accepting applications for lawn and landscape technicians. Visit www.twinoakslandscape .biz for application form. Accepting Applications Ann Arbor company has many positions available. $ 5 5 0 /w e e k per company program. • Spokesmodels • Office Help • Carpet Cleaners • Canvassers • Set-up and Display • Telemarketers • Sales "Attitude must be positive" Call Clay 734-389-0202 To provide behavioral services at our residential rehab, facility serving adults with acquired brain injury. Masters degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology and LLP or TLLP required. A strong behavioral background required. A leader in the field of brain Injury rehab, we offer an outstanding professional environment with an excellent benefits package, including an ESOP plan, 401 (k), medical and dental benefits, long-term disability and life insurance, paid professional dues, continuing education opportunities and generous paid time off. Please send letter of interest and resume to: Clinical Director 3200 E. Eisenhower Center, Ann Arbor, Mi 48108, fax: 734-677-0890 email, mmorris® eisenhowercenter.com Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician - 5 yrs experience required. Position will initiate, monitor & terminate dialysis treatments, complete ail required documentation, and set up dialysis equipment. Candidate must be willing to rotate day, evening & night shift. Michigan Dialysis Services of Ann Arbor For more info, call Linda Harju at (734) 677-4611 or send resume to lhariu@umich.edu HHAs/CNAs Contingent home care positions with flexible schedules. High demand for evening or midnight shifts in Washtenaw county. Submit resume via fax to 734-975-3089 or email MVN-HR@ med.umich.edu Marketing Representative Mitchell Home Medical has a great opportunity for a Marketing Rep that is motivated, well organized and a self-starter. Position based out of our Corporate Location in Ypsilanti to cover SE Michigan area. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years outside sales experience and/or 2 years successful experience is HME/RT field or related healthcare business preferred. Will be making sales calls to physicians, hospitals, 8 specialty facilities to generate new business and grow existing business. Offer competitive compensation and benefits package with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Submit resumes with job title In subject line to hr@mitchellhome medical.com or fax 734-572-1072. EOE CASE MGR, substance abuse, new Washtenaw county case mgmt system. Bachelor's required. Jackie, 734-451-7800 The Hsann & Fitness Centor RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGERS Old Fashioned DiBella's Subs in Ann Arbor. Restaurant/retail mgmt experience. Competitive pay, 5-day work week, paid vacation, health benefits package. I Resume to: Bob Sutton, , DiBella's, 20 N. Union St., Rochester, NY 14607 Fax: 585-262-2099, bsutton@wenroch.com General Miscellaneous Ennployment Activism 734-222-6347 LO V E Y O U R JO B ! Work with Clean Water Action. Protect the earth & Get Paid! Mon-Fri; 2-10:30pm FT/PT, training & benefits. $375- $ 5 0 0 /w k *»»**»*»«***«'*j»«*»*«'*' 734-222-6347 Currently accepting resumes for the following positions at The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College Exercise Instructor: Floor Aerobics, Spinning, Water Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Swim Instructors and Sales Associate, PT To apply online, please visit the employment link on our website www.wccfitness.org Customer Service Rep $14.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section DATA PROCESSORS needed no expereince nessasSary, will train, p/t and f/t avail, please call 1-877-642-3316 DEXTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS For the 2007-2008 school year. We are looking for substitute drivers $13.98/hr when fully certified. Good driving record a must! Paid Training. Flexible Training Schedules. Experienced Drivers Welcome. CDL BPS With Air Brake. Applications now being accepted at; 7229 Marshall Road Dexter, Ml 48130 734-424-4190 M a in te n a n c e Te ch Apartment / townhouse community in Ann Arbor is in need of a maintenance tech who is experienced w/mu!it-housing maintenance. Applicant must have a HVAC cert., & a valid driver's license & a good driving record. Position includes OT hrs. on a rotation basis. Grey pay & medical coverage. Fax resurhe to: 734-971-6323 attn. Sue M A IN T E N A N C E We are looking for a dependable person who will be responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of property grounds, facilities and equipment. General knowledge of maintenance b minor repair work preferred. Valid driver's license & good driving record required. Starting pay $12/hr. Medical benefits 8 401 (k) Fax resume734-663-0956 or in person: Scio Farms Estates, 6655 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. ANN ARBOR HOUSE CLEANERS Up to $10/hour, car required. 3901 Bestech, Ypsilanti. 734-926-0041. DO YOU HAVE A ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE? Are you looking for a home with a co.? Our Ann Arbor location has openings for ambitious, hardworking men 8 women to start immediately. Openings in all departments. OUR PEOPLE EARN AN AVERAGE OF $500-$800/WEEK, PER COMPANY PROGRAM If you are witling to "start now" on your future, call us today. 734-389-0202 IMMEDIATE OPENINGSI $14.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section Human Resources BOOKKEEPER/Human Resource Staff Person, seeking experienced professional, 40-45 hrs/ wk, for established Ann Arbor co. No Suns, paid vacation, and great work environment. Resume 8 salary requirements to P- 24004 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 G r e a t C l i p s NOW OPEN AND HIRING! We offer our Haircare Professionals: Great Pay, Health Benefits Paid Training 8 Vacation And a fun place to workl Call 734-347-6228 for an interview TCE open 7 Days™ TCP B A N K w i l l b e h o s tin g a J O B FA IR ! Thursday, January 31st 3pm - 7pm Resumes will be required for entry Please bring multiple copies to share with representatives who will be on hand to discuss career opportunities with TCP Bank. Positions available: Bank Tellers, Branch and Assistant Managers and Consumer Lenders TCF BANK C orporate O ffic e 1 7 4 4 0 College P a rkw a y Livonia, M l 4 8 1 5 2 (Located in the in the back o f the \ College Park Complex) • TCF Bank values a diverse worlcforce and 1 promotes a drug free environment. ' Office Cleaning/ S. Ann Arbor area. Day Shift. 1.5 hrs./day. $16/hr. Leave message (248) 427-0400 PO O L A T T E N D A N T P/T for Ann Arbor apts. Must have reliable trans. 8 prior exp 734-973-0640 Private health club has opening available for a; • Laundry Room Attendant P/T eves 8 weekends. • Maintenance Position Responsible for minor repairs 8 preventative maintenance. Daytime hours. Free membership included. Apply at: Liberty Athletic Club 2975 W. 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Resume to B. Sullivan, Corner Health Center 47 N Huron Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 FAX (734)484-3100 Contact Lens Technician- Patient care duties include testing, training 8 communications. Maintain product inventory 8 equipment. Professional, friendly attitude 8 appearance. Must be detail oriented 8 organized. Experience preferred or will train right candidate. Fax resume to 734-930-2390 or email: closgood® bennettoptometry.com DENTAL ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE ONLY CEREC training a must. Ortho experience a plus. Excellent pay 8 benefits: retirement plan 8 monthly bonus, health insurance. Fax resume to: 734-434-6151 wgda@sbcglobal.net D e n ta l A s s is ta n t - For busy Chelsea general practice. 3-4 days/ week. Must have 5-i- yrs experience in fast paced office plus exceptional people skills. Good attitude and team work a must. Great pay. Fax resume to 734-995-6878. DENTAL ASSISTANT Progressive Dental Practice in West Dearborn searching for part-time Dental Assistant with at least 2 years experience. Fax resume to: 313-563-1384 D e n ta l F ro n t Desk - For busy Chelsea general practice. Must have 5-f years exp. in billing/ insurance. Plus exceptional interpersonal skills. Dentrex experience helpful. Fax resume to 734-995-6878. W e are p ro u d to u se rec yc led n ew sp rin t HOME HEALTH AIDE Hours available for a Home Health Aide to provide personal, in home patient care. Excellent opportunity to gain nursing skills, while working flexible hours with patients, families, nurses and therapists. Must have previous patient care experience and reliable transportation. Please apply on-line at: W W W . cch.org Department of Human Resources Massage Therapist Certified Massage Professional with healing therapeutic touch. Must have sales experience 8 customer focus, /^ p ly to asstdlrecton® bellanina.com www.bellanina.com Ch«l*«a Communiiy Hotpital 776 South Main Slreai Chelsaa. Ml 48118-1399 www.cch.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer Medical Assistant Challenging opportunity for a great cause! Planned Parenthood is looking for a flexible individual with excellent communication 8 customer service skills. Available some eves 8 Saturdays. PT position (approx. 19 hrs/week). Contact: recruiter@ppm choice.com or fax 734-973-0595. I Physical Therapy HCR Manor Care We are continually grow ing and constantly adding to our staff. Join us! *Th e rap y O p p o rtu n itie s * SLP: Heartland of Canton OTA; Heartland of West Bloomfield OT: Heartland of Oakland PTA; Heartland of West Bloomfield, Georgian East (Grosse Point), Allen Pack, University (Livonia), and Dorvin (Livonia) PT; Heartland of Ann Arbor, Plymouth Court, Allen Park ($5000 sign on at this location), University (Livonia), Dorvin (Livonia), and the Marvin 8 Betty Danto Center (West Bloomfield). PRN opportunities We are currently seeking all therapy disciplines at all of our 12 area locations! Helping patients overcome their illness and injury that's what our facilities are all about. A provider of rehabilitation and post-acute care we offer a nurturing environment where you will look forward to coming to work and giving your all. Graduate of accredited school and state licensure required. Please call orfax/e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mike McKittrick, . Ph: 1-866-427-2004 ext. 119, Fax: 1-877-479- 2652. E-mail: mike.mckittric^@hcrmanorcare. com. Apply online at www.hcrmanorcare. com. EEO/Drug-Free Employer. People. Strength. Commitment. RNs $30/HR. LPNs $24/HR Full 8 Part time postions available. Full benefits. Afternoon and Midnight shifts. BORTZ HEALTHCARE OF YPSILANTI 28 S. Prospect Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Phone: 734-483-2220 SOCIAL SERVICES Join The Guidance Center. Excellent benefits! We are a dynamic 8 innovative behavioral health / human service agency. Broad range of services: tax, prevention 8 education. N u rs e (B SN o r RN w i th 1 y r e xp ) Send resume to: ahampton® guidance-center.org SEVERAL MA LEVEL POSITIONS AVAILABLE: • Therapist (Intake, Adult 8 Children, Speech, Physical) • Adult 8 Children Case Managers • Psychologist - MA 8 DD experience. Send resumes to: nduckworth® guidance-center.org H O M E HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent 734-424-9598 Lead Support Supervisor Management position available leading/ working in conjunction w/team to assure In dividualized supports for individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Starting from $9.40 to $9.65 p/hour. Phone inquiries (734)482-3300 ext. 207 Apply in person at: CRC, 1851 Washtenaw, Ypslianti M-F 10am-4pm. EOE Direct Care Assistant Assist and support special population adults in their home and community. $7.65 total per hr. Call: 734-699-3808, 734-699-6543 Belleville LPNs and RNs 12 hour positions at Towsley Village - Chelsea Retirement Community Towsley Village, the area's finest assisted living, memory care residence, is currently seeking qualified LPNs and RNs to join our Team. We are currently hiring for FT 12 hour shifts: 6:30am - 7pm and 6:30pm - 7am. Work 36 hours/week 8 get paid for 40. We offer meaningful work with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision benefits • Paid time off (up to 15 days in 1st year of employment) • Tuition reimbursement Fax resume to 734-475-2055, email to bdicamillo@umrc.com or apply in person at 805 W. Middle, Chelsea. For more information about CRC, please visit our , website at wvYw.umrc.com EOE M/F/H M E D IC A L A S S T PT, experienced. Fax resume to 734-973-4810 MEDICAL B ILLING / ' ADMINISTRATION FACULTY NEEDED If you have knowledge of medical office procedures including billing and strong computer skills, A8P, and a desire to share your knowledge with ambitious students, then we want you. Part Time day hours with benefits after 90 days. Minimum of 3 years medical office experience. Degree or certificate required. Fax resume to (735) 434-8579 or email alacy@rosslearning.com rWk J^BBMRct/nno) fiJucsaiKHtCsemer www.rossmedical education.com' PT 8 PTA from accredited program for out patient rehab facility. Also need a contingent Speech Pathologist for adult clients, P/T or F/T. Fax resume to: 248-486-3318 PTs, OTs, SLPs £t Dietitians Needed for large Medicare certified home health agency with office in Brighton. Positions are full time, part time 8 per diem, excellent wages 8 full benefits. Call Mary @ 586-254-6788 or email mhann8289@att.net Vocational Case Mgr Community Mental Health Agency in the Downriver area seeking qualified applicants. Requires a Bachelor's in related mental health field with appropriate licensure in the State of Michigan. Vocational experience is strongly desired. To apply, please send resume 8 coverletter indicated • which position you are interested in to HR Dept: COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES 26184 West Outer Dr Lincoln Park, Ml 48146 Fax: 313-389-7515 Email: dfenwick® comcareserv.org JACKSON GASTROENTERLOGOY CENTER. LLC Is seeking qualified personnel for a new endoscopy center in the Jackson area. Available positions include: RNs, LPNs, techs, receptionist, business office manager, and biller. Send resume to: BOX M-3015, c/o Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, Ml 49201. Must enjoy meeting and working with new people on a daily basis. Needs to present a strong confident professional, but caring image. Must have exceptional public relation and customer service skills. Needs to enjoy and have exceptional computer, phone, problem solving 8 organizational skills. Approximately 28 - 32 hrs wk. Email resume to: sorensendds@hotmail. com or fax 734-822-2203 DENTAL ASSISTANT Our elite orthodontic office is looking for an exprienced person who' is interested In working w/nice doctors, in a challenging 8 diverse environment. We offer great hrs 24/32, a beautiful office, friendly staff 8 good starting wage. If you are interested in a long-term opportunity please contact us at: (734) 668-0401 SOCIAL WORKER Case Managers Community Mental Health Agency in the Downriver area seeking qualified applicants for several F/T positions. Requires a Bachelor's in related mental health field with appropriate licensure in the State of Michigan. Sub abuse experience is strongly desired. To apply, please' send resume 8 cover letter indicated which position you are interested In to HR Dept: COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES 26184 West Outer Dr Lincoln Park, Ml 48146 Fax:313-389-7515 Email: dfenwick® comcareserv.org Y E T A N O T H E R C L A S S IF IE D A D T H A T W O R K E D Office and Clerical Occupational Therapist Please visit the Lenawee ISD website www.lisd.us for more information. Background checks will be conducted. O P T IC A L SVS Vision We have F/T positions avail in the greater Metro Detroit area for Retail Optical Dispenser/ Opticians 8 Receptionists. Optical experience required. Great wage, commission/benefit package. Fax resume to attn Cathy Walker (586) 464-1452 REGISTERED NURSES Emergency Services, Behavioral Health, Head Pain Excellent opportunity to work In an outstanding healthcare organization ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for in-patient satisfaction! CCH is located just 15 minutes from Ann Arbor, beautifully situated on 183 wooded acres, offers a collegial, professional environment in which to practice your nursing skills. The hospital offers highly competitive salary and extensive benefit package. Part-time and full-time positions available mainly afternoon and midnight shifts. Work with an organization that really cares. Please apply on-line at: w w w .c ch .o rg Department of Human Resources SOCIAL WORKERS THERAPIST A growing Community Mental Health Agency in the downriver area seeks qualified applicants with experience in both Mental Health 8 Substance Abuse. Reuirements include Master's degree in a related field with appropriate State of Michigan licensure. CAC or CAAC highly desirable. Both F ^ 8 P/T fee split positions are available. Send cover letter 8 resume to HR Dept: COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES 26184 West Outer Dr Lincoln Park, Ml 48146 Fax: 313-389-7515 Email: dfenwick® comcareserv.org ADMIN ASSISTANT United Methodist Retirement Communities is seeking a highly motivated and professional individual to provide administrative support to our newest Independent Living project: The Cedars of Dexter. The ideal candidate will possess proven computer skills, excellent customer service, and exceptional oral and written communication skills. Competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Qualified applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to: Chelsea Retirement Community 805 W. Middle Street Chelsea, Ml 48118 or fax resume to 734-475-2055 or email to bdicamillo@umrc.com ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Medical and Dental ifc. R Elliott Bay Design Group Opportunity a w a i t s y o u . New Orleans • Home of New Opportunities for: NAVAL ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS Whether it has been your home or you'd like to make it your home, we have great new opportunities here for you. Elliott Bay Design Group (EB06) is a full service Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering firm with offices in Seattle and New Orleans supporting projects worldwide. We strive to provide the best service in the marine industry by listening to our clients' needs and answering them with superior quality design, engineering, analysis and shipyard support services. We have immediate openings in our New Orleans office for both experienced and entry-level Naval Architects & Drafting/Designers. In this role, you will provide ' technical engineering services and support various stages of vessel design development through the creation of analysis documents, drawings and technical reports. For Naval Architect positions, a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture. Marine Engineering. Ocean Engineering or related field is required. Qualified candidates will also have some experience with one or more of the following: AutoCAD, Excel. Word. Rhino. GHS, NavCad. Working knowledge of USCG, OSHA, SOLAS and ABS regulations is desired. Qualified candidates for the Drafting/Designer positions will have some experience or training in AutoCAD 2D and 3D. Working knowledge of Shipconstructor is a plus. EBDG provides a competitive total compensation package that includes base pay, bonus, paid vacation/holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401 (k) retirement savings programs. Relocation assistance is available. To loin our team, please send your resume to mwalker@ebdg.com. Vlfe are an Equal Oppcxtunity Employer. MT W, Vsit us online at www.ebdg.com for more information. A llied H e a lth F a cu lty Our rapidly grbwing Allied Health programs are creating additional faculty opportunities at RMEC/Ann Arbor campus. We are currently seeking clinical Instructors and insurance billing instructors. Our faculty provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the medical field. Applicants must have min. 3 yrs. exp. in medical facility -icertificate or degree. Email resume to alacy@rosslearning.com Direct Care Assistant Do rewarding work. Assist special population adults in their home and community. $8.50 per hr. Call: 248-573-5023 S. Lyon, 734-239-0015 Ann Arbor Classifieds work... FAST! PEDIATRIC SLP Contingency position for pediatric speechlanguage pathologist. Assessment/T reatment of children with communication disorders, Mott Children's Hospital. CCC required. " Flexible Hours - Direct inquiiHes to Elaine Ledwon-Robinson, Director-SLP eledwon@umich.edu The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. 7C7h5e lSeeoau tCho Mmaminu Snittrva aHt o»p<lal Chelsea. Ml 48)18-1399 775 S. Main Street Cheiea, Ml 48118 Ph: (734)475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer B u y i t o r s e D i t ! Direct Care Assistant Join the team. Assist special population adults in their home and community. $7.95 total per hr. Call: 734-753- 4804 New Boston, 734- 676-8325 Woodhaven DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINED Needed for Wayne County Group Homes. 734-722-7880. FINANCE DIRECTOR for nonprofit teen health center. F/T w / benefits. Must have at least 3-5 yrs previous experience in accounting, billing 8 reimbursements, 8 data management. Good communication skills 8 team work also required. EOE. Send resume and cover letter to J. Chesler, Corner Health Center 47 N. Huron, Ypsilanti Ml 48197 or jchesler® cornerhealth.org T o a d v e r tis e , c a ll 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads Sell your unused items quickly with The Livingston Community News Classifieds! Call 810-844-2000 B^THEIJVrNGSTON - COMMUNITY NEWS couiutrrio ♦ CosNfCTto • co«Mne Front Desk/ Office Asst. P/T (some weekends per mo.) for mamfnography center. Medical practice exp. preferred. Fax resume to: 734-677-8296. GROUP HOME MANAGER Experienced working with TBl clients. Supervisory experience. Benefits avail. Pis fax resume to 734-677-3348 or Email: tlcookerpc@yahoo.com LPNS/RNS WORK WITH SENIORS IN AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY. EVERY SUNDAY DAYS/EVES AND EVERY OTHER SATURDAY EVES. ALSO CONTINGENT ALL SHIFTS. HILLSIDE TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING 1939 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor Fax: 734-761-7047 nlitz® hillsideterrace.net Pharmacy Openings At Chelsea Community Hospital, our pharmacists and pharmacy techs are an integral part of our team. We pride ourselves in recruiting the best - those that inspire others and are respected by those around them. Our goal is to provide the highest ,, quality of healthcare ± with the best of small town values. We currently have contingent hours available for both pharmacists and pharmacy techs. The hospital offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a highly skilled, collegial team in an outstanding working environment. Please apply on-line at: W W W . cch.org Department of Human Resources f??n. ChelMi Community Hospital 775 South Main Street Chelsea, Ml 48118-1399 www.cch.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax; (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer W e are p ro u d to u se re c yc le d n ew sp rin t REGISTERED NURSE The Zepf Center is a behavioral health facility, which provides a wide range of quality-driven services to people with severe and persistent mental illness. Currently, we have an opening for a Full-time Psychiatric RN. This position provides clinical and nursing services to consumers in a community mental health center setting. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Applicants must be a R.N. graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Ohio license. Zepf Center Attn: RN position 6605 W. Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43617 Phone:419-841-7701 fax: 419-843-6431 resume@zepfcom.com Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Contingent evening/night hours available for polysomnographic technologists in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Requirements include completion of polysomnographic program; registered or registry eligible. The Hospital offers competitive salary. Please apply online at: w w w .c ch .o rg Department of Human Resources ChelMa Community Hospiit 775 South Main Street Chelsea. Ml 48118^1399 www.cch.org 775 S. Main Street Chelsea, Ml 48118 Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer Staff Registered Nurse L 2 B a r i x C l in ic s AmcK^'t Le»Jrr in 8.H4lr« Surgttji Forest Health Medical • Center, a Bariatric surgical hospital located on the east side of Ann Arbor is seeking a full time (11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.) Staff Registered Nurse. Candidate must be licensed In Ml. Preference given to BLS cert and min 3 years experience. We offer a team atmosphere, competitive salary and benefits. Please e-mail your resume to recruiter® foresthealth.com or fax to 734-547-1281, and include Job # FHMC 0716/ EOE Administrative assistant. Lotus, an international luxury goods company, is currently seeking virtual assistants to work at the convenience of their home, part-time. Salary part-time $1,200/month, plus commission. Send resume to: kate.evans@lrecruit.com A pp o in tm en t Setters! Ann Arbor business is hiring for full time 8 permanent positions. Enjoyable work environment and our people earn an average of $400-$750 per week per company program. Call 389-0300 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Find it Here! In the c lassifieds. SURGICAL SCRUB TECH Herrick Medical Center in Tecumseh, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Surgical Scrub Tech, working 40 hours biweekly. Interested applicants must have certification as a surgical scrub tech or be eligible for certification within 6 months of hire. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates should fax a resume to 517-423-9799, Attn: Clinical Recruiter or apply online at the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Member of SfePROMEDICA '''fr HEALTH SYSTEM AUTO DRIVER Luxury New Car Dealership ocated in Ann Arbor in need of pickup 8 delivery drivers, a flawless driving record a must, self-motivated dependable individuals only need apply, call 734.996.1662. B o o k k e e p e r Full-time bookkeeper position in Ypsilanti, $11.00 Jo $13.00 range Must have working knowledge Excel, strong data entry and computer skills. Drug test and background testing Only local candidates with above qualifications need to apply. Call: 810-225-8658 or Fax resume to: 810-225-8718 Legal Secretary • Litigation Ann Arbor office of large Detroit law firm has an immediate opening for an experienced legal secretary. Candidates must have proven ability to work in a fast paced environment doing high volume transcription, scheduling 8 other admin duties. Proficiency in WordPerfect is required. We offer a competitive salary 8 benefit package, free parking 8 a pleasant environment. Fax/Emall resume with Salary Requirements in confidence to: TChinavare® garanlucow.com T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S ! B 7 Must enjoy meeting and working with new people on a daily basis. Needs to present a strong confident professional, but caring image. Must have exceptional public relation and customer service skills. Needs to enjoy and have exceptional computer, phone, problem solving & organizational skills. Approximately 28 - 32 hrs wk. Email resume to: sorensendds@hotmail. com or fax 734-822-2203 Facility Buyer xpedx, an International Paper Company, seeks Facility Buyer for onsite Ann Arbor, Ml customer. Job entails inventory mgt., handle/manage procurement for raw materials. BS/BA degree required + min. 3 yrs. Experience. Competitive compensation/benefit package provided. Qualified candidates should apply on-line at xpedx.com. keyword 60269021 EOE, M/F/DA/ PRIME »Ri;S!-ARC;U PRIME research is a global leader in public relations research. For our office in downtown Ann Arbor we are seeking Permanent, P/T Media Analysts Your key responsibilities are analyzing 8 categorizing the content of print & TV media. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have a college education, are quick readers who possess aboveaverage text comprehension skills We offer competitive pay, a flexible work schedule, professional working environment 8 experience with a global company. Benefits available to high performers. Send resume by email only to: hr@primeinstitute. com Receptionist- Brighton Michigan Heart, P.C. is looking for the right individual to join our dynamic healthcare team in our Brighton office. Responsibilities: • Patient check in 8 check out • Payment collection • Data entry • Appointment scheduling • Organize workflow for future patients • Assist patients with clinic requests Qualifications: • Experience as a receptionist in a healthcare setting preferred • Good interpersonal communication skills, enthusiastic attitude, detail oriented, 8 able to multi-task • Computer knowledge 8 keyboard experience necessary • Experience with electronic medical record keeping a plus • High school diploma or GED Interested candidates should submit their resume to: Michigan Heart, Woodland Health Bldg, 7575 W. Grand River, Ste 206, Brighton, Ml, 48114. Fax 810-844- 7751 Attn: Dawn Wells Financial Reporting Officer United Bancorp, Inc, an $800 million bank holding company with two growing community bank subsidiaries, has an opening for an experienced Financial Reporting Officer at our main office In Tecumseh, Ml. The Financial Reporting Officer is responsible for the financial accounting and reporting functions for United Bancorp, Inc. Directs preparation of internal and external reports for the company and its subsidiaries and is responsible for the bank's compliance with current accounting and reporting standards. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. We require four years experience in financial accounting in the financial services industry or in public accounting with significant financial Institution experience. SEC reporting experience is preferred. Must have leadership ability and planning and analysis skills, along with advanced personal computer capabilities. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization. A college degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred. We offer an attractive work environment and opportunities for growth. Fax/mail or e-mail resumes to United Bank 8 Trust Human Resources P.O. Box 248 Tecumseh, Ml 49286 hr@ubat.com Fax 517-423-1715 EEOE Front Desk Spa Manager Responsible, professional, multi-tasker with strong customer service 8 PC skills, HR 8 mgmt capabilities. Background in hospitality a plus. Must be avail Sundays. asstdirector@ bellanina.com www.bellanina.com RECEPTIONIST Mon-Fri, 8-5. Entry-level. Answer multi-line switch board. General office duties. Dependable. Must be US citizen. EOE. Please send resume to: lward@faac.com or fax to: 734-761-5368 The City of Milan is seeking applicants for the position of Bookkeeper. The position Is full-time (40 hours per week). The bookkeeper maintains and periforms various treasury functions. The successful candidate must possess: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business; five or more years of progressively more responsible experience in municipal bookkeeping and/or accounting; demonstrated expertise in the use of BSA software, word processing and spreadsheet software programs; demonstrated ability to work and communicate, both orally and in writing, with all constituency groups. Any combination of education and experience, which meets the general requirements for the position, will be considered. The position has a pay rate of $15.39 per hour. Applications should be submitted to the City of Milan Clerk/Treasurer, 147 Wabash Street, Milan, Michigan 48160. Applications will be accepted until February 9, 2008. The City is an EOE. 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Email resume to Emily.Webster@ cumulus.com Ann Arbor Radio is an EOE. Sales Assistant PIDC, a specialtymaterials CO. in Ann Arbor, Is searching for a motivated individual to join its team as Sales Assistant. The candidate should possess: -Prior customer focused work experience -2 or 4 year degree -Solid written, oral, clerical 8 PC skills -Commitment to detail 8 customer satisfaction PIDC offers a competitive compensation package, 401 k 8 full medical benefits. Interested candidates should send cover letter w/ salary requirements 8 resume jiachapelle@pidc.com Starpoint is looking for sales reps accountants 8 clerks. Candidates must possess strong technical 8 communication skills 8 be computer literate. Please send resume to: cs.laura2@gmail.com IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Entry level, no experience needed, will train, conditions apply $ 1 4 . 2 5 base-appt Call 734-973-7024 ALL SEASONED-2 YRS. Oak/Walnut. $80/face cord delivered 8 $100 stacked. 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Original owner. 6 CD changer. All weather floor mats i. All new brake pads. Power everything. (734)904-0864. kenzwaters@yahoo.com, Lincoln LS '05 - Auto, A/C, CD, leather, 55K, $14,900. 734-484-0949. Mercury Montego '06 - CD, power, leather, 35K, $12,500. 734-320-2514. Pontiac G6 '06 - V6, auto, A/C, CD, power, 50K, $9500. 734-484-9901. Import Automobiles Acura Integra '95- GLX auto, air, CD, leather seats, sunroof, $4200. (734) 320-0769 AUDI A4 85000 miles, auto Tiptronlc, exc cond. Silver, Black interior, 3.0 V-6, Quattro AWD, Stabili^ Control, 17-inch wheels, new tires, heated front and rear seats, $12495. (734)395-2665. danbedore@comcast.net Mitsubishi Galant SE '07 15K, 4-dr, auto, air, power, CD $11,900. 320-3300 Mitsubishi Lancer - '06 - 30K, 4-dr, auto, air, power, $8500. 734-320-3300. NISSAN SENTRAGXE '02 - 17,000 mi, black, estate sale, recent service, 3N1CB51D92L686540, $8055 (734)997-7003. Nissan Sentra '06 - Dark red, only 11K, mint, $10,900. 734-330-4327. SAAB 9-3 LINEAR 2.0T 04 42400 miles, 4 door, 5-speed, excellent condition, BLACK exterior, GRAY interior, 4 cylinder, 2WD, ABS, Air, alarm, alloy wheels, radio/cassette, bucket seats, CD, cruise control, heated seats, leather, moonroof, power locks, power seats, power windows, tilt, $13000. naydec@sbcglobal.net, (734)668-7909. Subaru Impreza Sport '02- Only 38K, red, newer tires, just inspected, very clean $10,300. 475-7452 SUBARU Outback 2.5i ltd 2006. 5spd manual, AWD, EXCELLENT condition, meticulously maintained, LOADED w/ features, 31000 miles, warranties still apply! $21000. (734)945-2812. AUDI A6 '99 AWD, exc. cond. 102K mi., $7900. 734-717-7878 HONDA ACCORD '02 103000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, BLUE exterior. Light Blue interior, 4 cylinders, 4WD, Air, radio/cassette, CD changer, CD, cruise control, tilt, $6900.00. gk52963@hotmail.com, (734)709-9915. HONDA Accord EX 02 46,000 miles, 2 door, automatic, like new condition. Satin Silver exterior. Grey interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, 14K obo (734)417-9286. HONDA CIVIC LX '03 2 dr. coupe, auto, A/C, power, blue/tan, 35 mpg. $6900. 734-368-1575 Mazda Protege 5 '02 Auto, air, alloy wheels, warr., $7555 SHARP!! 734-663-4396 Toyota Camry SE '07 - Loaded, sunroof, 20K, $18,900. 734-260-1987. Toyota Corolla '07 - 18K, 4-dr, auto, air, power, $12,600. 734-320-3300. VOLVO S60 '04- Silver, leather, 30K mi, warranty $15,800. 734-330-4327. Volvo S60 '05 Winter pkg., exc. cond. $14,900. (734) 717-7878 SUV s FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION '03 88k miles, 2WD, $9,99500. Great SUV at a Great Price!! vanhorndave@hotmail. com, (810)333-3365. a t SESI Sale Prices on Quality Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 60 year Reputation I '02 FORD TAURUS Dark grey, one owner, all power, priced to move........ $6,495 '00 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, 3 dr hatchback, dark blue, beauty. Only. .. $6,850 02 MERCURY SABLE Platinum edition, safety inspected & ready for the snow. .. $6,850 01 FORD RANGER EDGE 3.0L V6. auto, all power, just 50K miles...$7,995 '04 SATURN ION forest green, gas misery dr.. 4 cyl.. auto, all power.. 1 !cial,4 1,995 03 LINCOLN LS Sunlight silver, black leather, heated seats, chrome wheels, CD, etc...$10,900 03 MERCURY GRAND MARQUE LS Silver with black leather, Limited Edition. Top to match $11,900 '05 MERCURY SABLE IS PREMIUM Chrome wheels, sunroof, leathar, CD, 26K miles...$11,900 05 FORD TAURUS Auto, air, black beauty $11,900 DO FOCUS ZX5 Black beauty, auto, air, 5 doors, 29Kmi............... $12,900 04FORDFREESTARLTD 1 owner, loaded w/options, ready for the road... $13,500 'O5MA2DA35DOORHATCHB0 Auto. A/C, All power. ^13,900 04 MAZDA B 3000 EXT CAB Pick Up 39K, black, auto__ Was$13,995, NOW. $12,995 '07 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Travel ready!......... $15,961 '06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Tundra with tan leather, moon, CD, custom top, 2SK mi .. $16,500 '06 MAZDA OS MODEL Auto, A/C. 6 cyl., clean as a pin, low miles............ $16,900 ‘07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded, 1 owner, leather & all the options, save thousands............ $16,900 ‘I"! MERCURY UNTAINEER PREMIER mer, V8, all power, mineral r..................... $17,900 06 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 1 owner beauty, green ext., gray cloth int., 6 disc CD, all power...$17,995 '05FQRDF150STX Auto, 4x4, x-cab, V8. 26K m i..................... $18,900 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon, CD, etc................ $19,990 06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, i s, CO, AWD, just 10K mi . Was $20,900, NOW $19,900 06 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Tan with tan leather, loaded with all the options.. $21,500 DEMO SALEI OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tues., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 Uncoln-Mercupy R/lazda Ypsilanti (734)482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 12-10 minutes from A2. 2 39 8583-0 1 NISSAN Pathfinder SE 2000, 5 spd manual, 4WD, great condition, great features, BOSE stereo, 102000 miles, $8500 (734)945-2812. Toyota Highlander '03 loaded, sunroof, tint, only 35k miles. $16500/best 313-410-9000 Trucks Chevy '79- 4X4 3/4 tons w/ utility box. Heavy duty, good shape. 5 speed $1600/best 734-368-6541 Ford Ranger FX4 03 Loaded 4 dr, remote start, cold intake 8 flowmaster, xfer ext wtty, linerAonneau. $12,200 734-717-6371. Ford Ranger '99 -136 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, Dark Blue exterior, Grey interior, 6 cylinders, 4WD, ABS, Air, alloy wheels, CD changer, CD, cruise control, power locks, $5,350. (734)476-9469. Fo rd R an g e r '0 0 - XLT, 1 owner, only 54K mi., clean. 4 cyl., auto, $5200. (734) 996-2002. Toyota Tacoma '06 36k, 95% hwy, 4 dr, 4wd, auto, 6 cyl, air, 6 CD, cruise, all power, tilt, towing. $22499 248-376-3146 Vans and Buses Chrysler Town & Country '07 - Power dr, 30K, auto, $12,900. 734-484-0849. Fo rd W in d s ta r GL '98- 73K, must sell $3900. 734-476-6734 Vehicles Wanted AACHEN AUTO Cash paid up to $15,000. Buying running, repairable, wrecked or junk vehicles. Free towing. www.aachenauto.com 6 6 3 -4 3 8 8 4 8 4 -0 5 0 8 Advance H & W Towing - Top $ Paid for junk cars. Free towing. 7 days, 7am-8pm. 734-223-5581 ALWAYS BUYING JUNK CARS cash Paid Open 7 Days DK Towing734-368-5088 ★ ★ CAR WANTED ★ ★ Private party needs dependable transportation feoo limit 734-451-8221 Find that great house, and everything to make it a home If you are looking for a new home, look no further than our New Homes Spotlight section. Each Sunday, we feature a different new home development, so you can find the perfect neighborhood for your family. 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads — THE IJVINGSTON — COMMUNITY NEWS COUMmio* CONNICTIP-CiMIHtTI N e e d h e l p a r o u n d t h e h o u s e ? Where do you find someone to help on your home projects when you need it done right? Check The Ann Arbor News Service Directory in our Classified section, of course. We run listings for service people performing big jobs and small chores, every day in our Classified section. Find cleaning, remodeling, hauling and landscaping professionals and more. There's also find a general services section for tutoring, legal services, baby sitters, computer help and other services. 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Must qualify for GM Employee discount + AutoShow owner loyalty and GMAC approval. All rebates and incentives to dealer. 0 down payments on leases. Photos may not represent actual vehicle. '••All purchase price + tax. title, plate all rebates to dealer with approved credit. See dealer for complete details. Sale ends 1/31/08. 2008Saab 9-TxAWD E M P L O Y E E ^ 3 0 9 ’ 1ST PAYMENT ANDSECURITY DEPOSIT WAIVED! 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B O R N F R O M JETS S u b u r b a n C o l l e c t i o n . c o m x m 1 / / * i - 8 6 6 - 5 9 6 - 5 2 0 0 3 5 1 5 J a c k s o n R d . • M i n u t e s w e s t o f d o w n t o w n A n n A r b o r B I O I C L A S S I F I E D S www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2008 H U G E S A l t O N A U . R E M A IN IN G * 0 7 A C C O R D S e O D Y S S E Y S I M O I V D i V 0 8 C IV IC L X S E D A N or Lease For ® * 16^746 36 MO, MO. *2467 due at signing 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 7 3 4 - 7 6 1 - 3 2 0 0 ww.howardcooperhonda.com 0 7 A C C O R D S E D A N L X Or Lease For ^ 8 9 6 9 ’ 48 MO. MO. ‘3185 due at signing 0 7 A C C O R D S E D A N V 6 HiArid Gas Electric Lease For 48 MO. MO. ‘4155 due at signing Auto <28154’ 0 8 P IL O T 4 W D S E 36 MO. MO. '2978 due at signing <29876’ Lease plus tax, 12,000 miles per year, zero security deposit, plus doc., acquisition & destination. Sale price on in Stock units only. Plus destination, tax & license. With approved credit. D E M O S A L E '07 ACCORD LX 4DR AUTO Stk. #H37622 - ...........................Was $21,520 NOW $19,624 '07 CIVIC SI 4DR Stk.#H37128 - ......................................Was $21,885 NOW $19,990 '07 ACCORD SE V6 4DR Stk. # H35872 - ..............................Was $23,945 NOW $20,343 '08 CIVIC EX-LW/NAV. 2DR Stk.#H38125-.........................Was $23,423 NOW $21,595 '08 ACCORD EX-L W/ NAV. AUTO 4DR Stk. # H37979 - .............Was $29,908 NOW $25,950 '07 ACCORD EX-L 4DR V6 Stk.# H36810 - .................... Was $28,381 NOW $25,484 '08 ACCORD EX-L V6W/NAV 4DR Stk.#H38007-................. Was$31,580 NOW$28,088 '08 PILOT SE 4WD Stk.# H37510 - .................................... Was $34,665 NOW $30,580 '08 PILOT EX-L 4WD Stk.# H38257 - ................................. Was $34,080 NOW $30,947 RED TAG SALE ON REMAINING'07 MODELS CIVIC LX AUTO 4DR S t k . # H 3 7 6 1 1 - ..................... List $18,355 SALE $16,923.61 CIVIC SI 6SPD4DR S t k . # H 3 7 6 4 3 - ....................... List $21,885 SALE $20,290.53 CIVIC LX CPE 5SPD S t k . # H 3 7 2 6 3 - .......................List $17,355 SALE $16,090.00 ACCORD LX CPE 5SPD S t k . # H 3 7 8 8 2 - ...................List $21,070 SALE $19,246.91 ACCORD HYBRID 4DR AUTO S t k . # H 3 8 0 2 0 - ............List $31,685 SALE $28,818.98 ACCORD EX-L V64DR AUTO S t k . # H 3 7 9 5 3 - ............List$27,995 SALE $25,484.57 ACCORD LX 4 DR AUTO S t k . # H 3 7 5 8 7 - .................List $21,520 SALE $19,633.54 ACCORDSE4DR S t k . # H 3 7 6 3 9 - ..........................List$22,220 SALE $20,276.09 S E E N E X T P A G E F O R V O L K S W A G E N S P E C IA L S ! 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 734-761-3200 www.howardcooper.com HOAYiTDODDPE? QUALITY USED VEHICLES HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE ‘03 Silver, 5 speed, moon roof, A/C, 65K mi., certified $ 1 1 ,9 9 0 HONDA CIVIC LX 04 Green, auto, CD, 56K mi., certified. $ 1 2 ,9 9 0 V W J E n A G L '0 5 Silver, auto, ABS, 65K mi„ certified. $ 1 2 ,9 9 0 FORD MUSTANG ‘05 Auto, 41K mi.. CD, alloys. $ 1 3 ,9 9 0 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 ‘03 Auto 75K, leather. $ 1 4 ,9 9 0 HONDA ACCORD L X ‘05 Gray, 4 cyl., auto, 46K mi., certified. $ 1 5 ,9 9 0 t . Ho u rsT(iviori\/£fifiuKS^^ Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News February 01, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-02-01 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4465">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to February 01, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2 0 0 8 LOV E Y O U R PET MORE PETS INSIDE ■ Get the scoop on spring with these services and products, AS. ■ Pet photo contest won by a girl and her dog, AS. At left, Duane Herbert, manager of Fowlerville Feed & Pet Supply, gives his beagle mix, Whizzer, a treat from behind the counter. Whizz ' accompanies Herbert to work at the store, south of town, each day. Below, Joyce Schuelke, owner of Wildernest in downtown Brighton, with her two store cats. Max, 17, left, and Chloe, 7. Both can be seen in the front window of the store at night. www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Howell projects cuts to schools District may have to trim $2.8 million PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS For store pets, it's all in a day's work The resident critter often a big draw for customers From News staff reports D ogs may be man’s best friend, but store pets seem to be a big draw for customers of many local businesses. There’s a dog as big as a horse that may be more popular than the sheet music at a Howell music store, cats guarding the bird seed after hours in downtown Brighton and a beagle who announces customers with his distinctive bark in Fowlerville. And that’s just a sampling of the animals who serve in important customer relations roles for local retailers. Check out the sampling here as store owners and customers make it clear that they “love their pets.” Faithful companion Duane Herbert’s typical day at the Fowlerville Feed and Pet store runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. That’s also the routine for 4-yearold Whizzer, Herbert’s beagle mix, who is also fondly known as Whizz. “If I’m here, he’s here too,” says Herbert, the store’s manager and lifelong Fowlerville-area resident who lives south of town with his wife. Sue. He got Whizzer as a puppy and the dog has been following him around ever since. “I wanted to get a beagle to hunt rabbits,” he says. “I brought him in here (the store) and raised him - he doesn’t hunt rabbits.” Why the name Whizz? “Well, that’s just what he did as a puppy,” says Herbert. Herbert says Whizzer knows his customers, especially those who come in regularfy with treats. “He’ll set all day for a treat,” he adds. Employee Ronnie Whitt said Whizzer is a big help to the staff. “When you’re outside, you can hear him bark when someone At left, Howell Police Officer Michael Dunn talks with Steve Schafer, owner of Schafer's House of Music, while Bob the mastiff acts as official greeter. Dunn is the community policing officer assigned to that area of the city. comes in the store,” Whitt adds. “He’s the door alarm.” When he’s not acting as the official store dog, Whizzer can often be found snuggling with the store cat, Party Socks. -Casey Hans Cats at a bird store? Wildernest, at 205 W. Main St. in downtown Brighton, is a place S E E O F F IC E PET S, A S Pets feel effects of bad economy Animal shelters in county are seeing increases in dogs, cats dropped off B Y U S A C A R O L IN The Liv'mgston Community News The lost jobs and foreclosures th a t have plagued Michigan re s idents affect everything from the quality of people’s lives to th a t of th e ir pets. According to local animal shelter operators, the struggling economy has a lot to do with the increase in the number of animals needing homes, and has led to more than a 50 p e rc en t in c re a se a t the Livingston County Humane Society in the number of animals being given up for adoption between 2006 and 2007. At the Humane Society of Livingston County, th e re is currently a waiting list for dogs to come in, and all cats coming in have had to be placed directly a t the Livingston County Animal Shelter. “The c a t population was out of hand before the h a rd economic times hit, and it’s inevitable th a t it will continue to reach astronomical proportions,” says Sarah Mews, ope rations m an ag e r for the Humane Society of Livingston County. Some estim a te s say it costs a t S E E A N IM A L S , A 4 JAMIE CHARBENEAU^>ISELLA,1WE UVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The number of dogs being brought to the Humane Society of Livingston County was up 60 percent in 2007 over 2006, and many locai officials blame the state's bad economy. Here, volunteer Jenny Holden plays with two 13-year-old Shih Tzus that were given up when their owner had to move. B Y T O M T O L E N The Livingston Community News The Howell Public Schools may lay off 16 teachers and privatize 65 food service workers as it works to trim the budget by as much as $2.8 million in the coming year. That worst-case scenario was laid out for the school board earlier this week by Associate Superintendent for Business Rick Terres. He said the cuts were based on projections of state perpupil funding, another enrollment decline and other factors. 'The cuts would be on top of $10 million a lr e a ^ trimmed during the last several years as the school district struggles to put its budget in line with state funding. Howell - like other districts - has struggled with large yearly increases in health care costs, mandated retirement benefits and fuel and utility increases. In his revised forecast, 'Terres said the administration is recommending 16 teachers be laid off and about 65 food service personnel be privatized. The latter belong to the 250-member Howell Educational Support Personnel Association, which represents district support workers S E E B U D G E T , A 4 Howell Public Schools Superintendent Chuck Breiner has reached an agreement with the Howell school board to leave his post at the end o f this school year. Her remains on administrative leave until then. NEWS FILE PHOTO School board OKs 2-year severance deal for Bremer Outgoing superintendent says no regrets; board says buyout offers'new start' B Y T O M T O L E N The Livingston Community News Outgoing Howell Superintendent Chuck Breiner says he has no regrets about his 13 years in the school system, the last nine as superintendent. “I think the Howell schools provided me with an opportunity to lead, and I had that opportunity, and I did that to the best of my abilities,” Breiner told The News earlier this week. With a severance package tha t was approved by the Howell school board this week, Breiner’s tenure with the district will officially end Ju n e 30. He remains on paid leave until then. S E E B R E IN E R ,A 4 Outgoing Howell Superintendent Chuck Breiner shares a few thoughts, A 4 INDEX Achievers A2 Calendar AS Livingston Life A7-9 y Rick Fitzgerald's column A7 Scrapbook, Volunteers_____ A9 Sports_______________ B1-2 The Livingston Community News 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 news@livingstoncommunitynews.com ► INSIDE Sweet s tu ff Youngsters learn the maple syrup story at Kensington while the sap is running. A7 Looking ahead on 'Survivor' "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites" is back on CBS at its regular 8 p.m. time on Thursday, April 3. ■ Fans still alive: Flamburg Township's Erik Reichenbach (Malakal), Alexis Jones (Airai), Jason Siska (Airai), Hatalie Bolton (Airai). ■ Favorites still alive: Amanda Kimmel (Malakal), Ami Cusack (Malakal), Cirie Fields (Malakal), Eliza Orlins (Airai), James Clement (Airai), Ozzy Lusth (Malakdl), Parvati Shallow (Airai). ■ Up next: TV previews for the show feature Reichenbach taking a hard blow to the ribs in one of the challenges. Check it out at www.cbs.com/primetime/ survivor16. ■ The buzz: After being voted off March 19, fan Tracy Hughes-Wolf accused the favorites on her Malakal Tribe of throwing challenges so they could systematically vote the fans off, making the favorites strong in numbers when the two tribes merge. Reichenbach is the only fan remaining on the Malakal Tribe. ■ Stay tuned: Catch up, follow along and speak your mind at www.blog.mlive.com/ survivorfromhell. ■ Read more: Find out what Erik's fans are saying about his performance so far, Page A2. Erik goes onm iive own Erik .com Reichenbach jumps with excitement following the tribe's win of the reward challenge in the seventh episode of "Survivor." He continues on in the next installment of the series which airs Thursday, April 3 at 8 p.m. on CBS. Visit our online blog about Erik at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews and click on the "Survivor from Hell" icon. A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , M A R C H 28, 2008 . k*“? -^-v JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS All you can haul away A resident of Handy Township, along Mason Road near Buli Run Road, put up a tongue-in-cheek sign this week offering "Free Snow" for anyone who wanted to haul it away.The sign was causing motorists to stop and check out what was "free." Owner cleaning up land for possible sale BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Environmental cleanup efforts a t the southwest corner of Mason Road and South Michigan Avenue in Howell began last week as the property owner readies the land for development or sale. It was expected to be completed March 27. “I have no plans for anything special,” said Andy FVank, owner of Howell’s McPherson Oil and the property undergoing the work. When questioned about the timing of the work, he said it was not mandated. “I just thought now is as good a time as any. I’m trying to be a good corporate citizen,” Frank said. The parcel, which is just over an acre and zoned B-2, would support a variety of uses, from a mini-shopping complex to office space. With 265 feet of frontage on South Michigan Avenue, 190 feet on Mason Road and three curb cuts, it is a prime piece of city land and has brought many inquiries, Frank said. “People keep asking me what I’m going to do with it, but I don’t know,” said Frank. He did say he would be willing to sell the parcel “if the price were right,” though he didn’f offer a dollar figure. Frank bought the first of five land pieces, which make up today’s total parcel, about 15 years ago when a Marathon Oil station was still in service. The station closed in the 1990s and the tanks were removed, but the site sustained soil and ground water contamination. “I could smell the gasoline,” said Rebecca Taylor, project manager for the state’s Department of Environmental Quality, after visiting the site March 20. “We pumped about 7,000 gallons of liquid from the bottom of the hole and transported it as liquid industrial waste. The site is relatively clean now on three of its four sides.” According to Frank, “every gas station in the state has got some remediation (cleanup) work” resulting from spillage of gasoline and oil changes. To help defray costs, a portion of money from the sale of fuel is captured by the state, and offered to land owners of contaminated sites on a firstcome, first-served basis. Frank declined to say how much the remediation cost at the local site, but added that he benefited from the program for the local work, as well as work at other sites across the state. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at fhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. ACHIEVERS 1st place for Carlson in home design Carlson Home Luxuries/ Carlson Glass of Brighton took first place for glass design, fabrication and installation at the 2008 Detroit Home Design Awards Competition a t Max M. Fisher Music Cente r in Detroit. Ron Carlson, president of Carlson Home Luxuries/ Carlson Glass, fabricated a back-to-back custom round mirror application with glass shelf and polished nickel trim to finish out the Grosse He client’s back to back bathroom sinks. Carlson also supplied the faucetry, sinks, hardware and lighting for the winning project. The 18-year-old Brighton company is well known for its residential and commercial glass installations as well as its state-of-the-art showroom in lighting, glass, hardware and plumbing. DECA students set Carlson Home Luxuries/ Carlson Glass o f Brighton has won first-place honors for glass design, fabrication and installation at the 2008 Detroit Home Design Awards competition. Hartland record an organization for marketing students to set goals in occupational a reas and compete against other students tha t plan to pursue similar careers. Hartland High School Principal Chuck Hughes was presented with the Michigan DECA Administrator of the Year Award. 'Celebration'recital Hartland High School students se t a school record at the 62nd annual DECA State Career Development Conference in Dearborn, March 14- 17. Hartland had 37 students qualify for the international care e r development conference, which will be in Atlanta next month. Hartland fielded 67 event finalists. DECA is winners announced The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, the Brighton Area Schools Education Foundation, the Brighton Rotary and the Ann Arborare a Piano Teachers Guild Foundation have announced the winners of the March 16 Celebration of Music recital and music competition. The $150 winners in the high school division were Bradley Grasi of Brighton, a 16-year-old clarinet student of Doug Cornelsen, and Amelia Van Howe of Brighton, a 14- year-old oboe student of Pat Van Dommelen. Honorable mention went to Rachel Nelson of Howell, a 15-year-old piano student of Peng Hampton Tan, and Kateryna Polishchuk, a 16-year-old Brighton exchange student and piano student of Oksana Nikelyuk of the Ukraine. The $100 winners in the intermediate division were Tom Price of Brighton, a 14-yearold piano student of Peng Hampton Tan, and Linda Tsao of Brighton, a 13-yearold piano student of Hsiu-Hui Peng Chen. Honorable mention went to Sarah Langford of Pinckney, a 13-year-old violin student of Wendy Azrak. The $50 winners in the elementary division were Ellen Tsao of Brighton, a 9-year-old piano student of Hsiu-Hui Peng Chen, and Kyle Peters of Brighton, an 8-year-old violin student of Kevin Horne. Honorable mention went to Todd Pace Nielson Jr. of Howell, a 7-year-old piano student of Terri Moore. 'Twenty student musicians representing Livingston County participated. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to 810-844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ llvlngstoncommunitynews.com. L E T T E R S Privatization would be mistake Pinckney Community Schools are a t a vital crossroad. It is imperative th a t the community knows what is at stake if Pinckney chooses to privatize custodians. As the Pinckney school board conside rs whe th e r to replace longtime employees who a re our friends and neighbors, I sincerely hope board members consider more then the p urported savings outside firms a re claiming will result. I understand the need to examine expenditures in search of savings. What I don’t understand is how the board can consider privatizing our custodians when they have tried that before (1994-1997) and found it did not work. Our current custodians care about our students and our community. They live here, work here and spend their money here. With the loss of their jobs, families may choose to move elsewhere to find employment. Why not look a t o th e r options? The building th a t houses our preschool is the oldest in the district. Why not move those operations to a centralized location such as the Pathfinder building? Or, can we afford to eliminate a few middle management positions and save the 27 custodian positions? There a re a lot of ideas out th e re on how to save additional money. L e t’s look a t the ideas th a t don’t involve 27 people losing th e ir jobs. Four y e a rs ago, our custodians took a large cut as one third of the staff was cut. Now, they a re given the choice of keeping th e ir jobs and losing th e ir benefits or losing the jobs th a t they have held for many ye a rs (some in excess of 20 ye a rs of service). Our c u rren t custodians contribute not only to our schools but our community. We a lready know first-hand th a t private companies don’t deliver on promises they make. L e t’s not make the same mistake th a t was made in the 1990s. Reichenbach still a 'Survivor' Hamburg Twp. athlete hoicking his own on CBS series BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News The halfway point of “Survivor: Micronesia - Ffrns vs. Fhvorites” is near, nine of the 20 castaways have been sent packing and Erik Reichenbach is still in the thick of the action for the million bucks. The 22-year-old athlete from Hamburg 'Township is thinner, his puppy-dog eyes look a little tired and his long blond locks are more unruly than ever. “He’s holding his own and doing just what he’s supposed to do,” said Erik’s mother, Marilyn. “He’s the last ‘fan’ left on his tribe now. We’re anxiously awaiting the next episode to see what happeiis.” “Survivor” took a week off for CBS coverage of the NCAA men’s basketball championship, so this is a good time for a season recap. Episode eight airs Thursday at 8 p.m. = T H t l I V I \ ( ; S T O S = COMMUNITY Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. Main office: 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone; (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com Ali submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. Delivery, classified, sales: Call (810) 844-2000. Photo reprints: Local photos in The Livingston Community News are available in reprints for personal use. Cal I (810) 844-2000. TO CONTACT US: News: Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810) 844-2004 E-mail: rfitzgerald(s>livingston communitynews.com Advertising: Sales Manager Barb Montgomery, 734-994-6876. E-mail: bmontgomery@ annarbornews.com Publisher: Laurel Champion Editor: Ed Petykiewicz his plan was to not come off as too strong and be the person “everyone likes.” “He’s done really well with that,” said 'Tom Carney, his former Pinckney High running coach. “For someone as young as he is, he was able to keep his mouth shut at first.” Fans lose immunity. ■ Vo ted out: Fan Mary Sartain. Erik votes for Mary. Episode 1 Erik literally made a splash in the season opener as the first castaway to swim across a lagoon to the boats and maps needed to get to the island, but it’s his performance in the first challenge that still has those who know him chuckling. Erik threw sand from a hole in which his tribe’s puzzle pieces were buried onto the Favorites team and into the hole they were digging. “That’s Erik in a nutshell,” said Gordie 'Taylor, his former Pinckney High classmate and running teammate. “He’s crafty and he’ll do what it takes to win.” Fans win immunity. ■ Voted out: Favorite Jon “Jonny Fairplay” Dalton. Episode 3 Erik stays away as Joel and Mikey B. fight over leadership of the Fans tribe, but he battles through the reward challenge in which he drags Fave Eliza and knocks her off with a swing of a bag and flips Amanda over his head while trying to get into his team’s endzone. “The guys on the team tease him after each episode,” said John Goodrich, Erik’s current running coach at Eastern Michigan University. “He’s done extremely well, particularly when you take into consideration everything he’s going through on the island.” Fans lose reward, but win immunity. ■ Voted out: Fhvorite Yau- Man Chan. the immunity challenge. “We’ve done that before,” Carney said. “One time at nationals I bought this vase from a dollar store and we all threw rocks at it for something to do.” Ozzy and Erik are called a “force to be reckoned with,” but Malakal loses the reward and immunity challenges. ■ Vo ted out: Joel “'ITuck” Anderson is blindsided. Erik votes Chet. Episode 6 Erik makes a play by trying to convince others to vote Ozzy off after Malakal again loses both the reward and immunity challenges. It doesn’t work. Thacy tries to convince Erik he has a target on his back. “I like the way Erik thinks things out before he speaks,” his mother said. ■ Voted out: Fan Chet Welch. Favorite Jonathan Penner forced to leave with a severely infected cut. Erik votes Chet. Erik gets votes from Chet and 'fracy. Episode 4 Erik struggled for the first time in a challenge. Fans lose the reward and immunity challenges, giving them four losses in the game’s she challenges so far. “As competitive as Erik is, that has to be hard,” Goodrich said. “The good thing is that he seems to improve with every challenge himself.” ■ Voted out: Mike “Mikey B.” Bortone is blindsided. Erik votes Mikey B. Episode 2 It was a low-key episode for Erik, who said from the start Episode 5 No more “Fans vs. Favorites” as the tribes are mixed. Erik ends up with Malakal, which has better food and shelter. He’s a little starstruck over his new teammate, Fave Ozzy, but breaks more tiles than Ozzy in Episode 7 The episode is titled “Like a Wide-Eyed Kid in the Candy Store” based on Cine’s comments about Erik’s idolization of Ozzy. Malakal wins reward and Erik and tribe get showers, shampoo and cookies. “I thought of the time we were hanging out a t Erik’s house and we ate th re e boxes of Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies,” Taylor said. “Wow, he must be dying out there.” Malakal loses immunity. Erik becomes the only Fan left on Malakal. “He’s going to have to start looking out for himself more as the numbers s ta rt getting smaller,” Taylor said. ■ V o te d out: Fan 'Tracy Hughes-Wolf. Fan Kathleen Sleckman quits. Erik votes 'Tracy. Karin Rapp, W h itm o re Lake C o n s i d e r i n g Better Water? S ta r t w it h a FREE W a te rie s t & Equipment Design. 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Board, supervisor at odds over township business 3Y LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Hamburg Township Superidsor Cindy Pine’s job performance is being questioned by members of the township Board of Trfistees, who say they are concerned about the way she is handling some town- ^ p business. A special meeting of board members that had been called For March 20 was rescheduled to 7 p.m. Monday at Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, after Pine refused to attend. Board Kembers had planned to disiss the possibility of reassigning all of Pine’s duties that are not specified by law. In a written statement signed by Pine and taped to a door at Township Hall by her husband Richard, Pine said she was not attending the March 20 meeting because it was taking place illegally. She said notice of the meeting was published before a written request calling for it was signed by a majorily of board members. “The board’s ultimate purpose of such a meeting is to consider the disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, or to conduct a personnel evaluation of myself in my capacity as supervisor,’’ Pine’s letter said. Such an evaluation can be handled in a closed session, which she would request, the letter said. Clerk Joanna Hardesty, Tbeasurer Roberta Balon-Vaughn and Trustees Pat Hohl and Chuck Menzies, who signed a request asking for the original meeting, agreed to reschedule it. Trfistees Mike Bitondo and George Majoros were absent. “The board has serious operational concerns with the supervisor’s office and is willing to wait 10 days to let the supervisor come forward so they can hopefully be discussed and resolved,” Hohl said. At its regular meeting March 18, the board discussed in closed session but took no action on “operational concerns within the supervisor’s office with regard to easement acquisitions, contract negotiations, personnel matters and possible litigation.” In another written statement handed out March 20 by her husband. Pine claimed she is the target of a politically motivated attack. All township seats, including supervisor, are up for re-election this year. “Pat Hohl is running for supervisor, but hasn’t announced yet,” Pine’s statement said. “He is doing so with the secret support of Clerk Joanna Hardesty.” Hohl and Hardesty are fi’equent adversaries on township issues. Hohl said he has made no decision to run for supervisor, adding he’s “very sorry things of this serious nature have to be dealt with in a political environment.” After he posted the letter explaining why his wife was not attending the March 20 meeting, Richard Pine argued loudly with Hohl outside the boardroom about his wife’s claims that Hohl is planning to run against her for supervisor. Richard Pine asked Hohl to admit he was running for the office, called Hohl a “liar” when he refuted the claim and stormed out of Township Hall threatening to Hohl that, “I will rip your b— off.” The next day, Richard Pine e-mailed Hohl, apologizing for his “colorful language,” and saying, “Lest there be any misimderstanding, I have absolutely no intention of harming you in any way.” In a letter dated March 15 that Pine mailed to township residents, she said she is seeking re-election based on her belief that she has kept her commitment to better government and fiscal restraint while overseeing the completion of Lakelands IVail improvements, the start of a municipal water system and efforts to reduce flooding along the Huron River. This letter also claims Hardesty is actively seeking an opponent to run against Pine. “I don’t know whether she seeks to control another vote on the board, or if it’s a case of ‘queen bee syndrome,”’ the letter said. “I am shocked by this,” Hardesty said. “I didn’t know she felt this way until I saw this letter.” Pine clashed with the board last month over the handling of a 30-day unpaid suspension of Zoning Administrator Pat Hagman, who had his driver’s license revoked from Feb. 1 to March 1 on a drunken-driving Hamburg Township Cindy Pine faces criticism from the township board. conviction. Hagman drives a township vehicle in his job, but his citation occurred in Novi in 2005 in his personal vehicle during nonworking hours. Despite a board-approved motion that the township’s personnel committee handle Haigman’s return to work. Pine sent a memo to him Feb. 25 that, among other things, took away his department head status and cut his pay. Following its executive session March 18, the board directed that the “erroneous memo” be rescinded and that Hagman report to the board, not the supervisor, with Hohl appointed as a liaison. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@living5toncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2011. Melon Fest back to Jaycees BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News The Howell Jay c e e s are back in charge, and back on track mapping out the 49th Annual Melon Festival coming up Aug. 15-17. A March 19 decision by the Howell Downtown Development Authority to walk away from the project ended rumors that the two groups might team ^ for this summer’s three-day rvent. “It is the DDA board’s consensus th a t it is best with one group running the festival, not two. We wish the Jay c e e s a happy Melon Festival,” said Howell City Manager Shea Charles. For weeks, members of the two groups had been discussing which organization should take the lead, though the Jay c e e s had issued a press re le a se March 13 s ta ting they would be running it as they have in p a st years. That sta tem en t followed weeks of preliminary planning by DDA board members, who were given a contra c t in February by the Jay cees following the group’s declining membership. “Our intention was never to give up the festival,” said Melissa Parker, Jayc e e s p re sid en t and one of this y e a r’s event leaders. She said membership has increased slightly since they initially approached the city, which would allow them to plan, implement and evalua te the program. “We were looking for someone to p a rtn e r with u s” she said, adding th a t details with the DDA “were never se t in stone.” New this year, Jay c e e s plan to add family-friendly programs a t the kids zone and develop a te en zone. A p o ste r contest for Livingston County middle and high school stu d en ts also has been initiated, featuring a $100 cash prize. The biggest change, however, will be the absence of the Melon Tent, a half-block ten ted a re a in the 204 West parking lot th a t fe a tu red live music, food, b e e r and wine. “There will be some p eo ple u p se t,” P a rk e r admitted, “but without the tent, it frees up manpower.” She a rgue s th a t smaller, alcohol-free ten ts will re main in the 204 West p a rk ing lot, and for people looking for spirits and live en te rtainment, “th e re a re a lot of local establishments.” Proceeds ra ised by the Jaycees during the weekend event go back into the community in the form of ch a ritable gifts. The group has donated more than $250,000 over the years. Local organizations also can e a rn money for th e ir group by volunteering for the event, which is pe rh ap s b e st knovm for the naming of the Melon Festival king and queen and the parade. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ Hvingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. Howell Jaycees ■ Who: The Howell Jaycees, also known as the Junior Chamber, is a group of young adults ages 21-40 who enjoy fun social activities, community service, and personal and professional development. The group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the Howell area. ■ Membership: Last October, it was 34. Jaycees President Melissa Parker said enrollment has increased some, but declined to provide a number. ■ History: The organization has existed in Howell for more than 60 years. ■ A ctivities: Members participate in various charity, community and social events. ■ Dues: $65 annually. ■ Details on Howell Jaycees and th e Melon Festival: www. howellmelonfestival.com or 517-546-7477. ■ Melo n Run: Sponsored by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, visit w ww.cityof howe 11 .o rg/ parksandrecreation.________ B r ig h to n s e n io r h o u s in g d e v e lo p m e n t d e a r s h u r d le BY TOM TOLEN the Livingston Community News ^ A big hurdle has been cleared to bringing a low- and moderate-income senior housing development to Brighton. The city had been criticized 5y some after giving prelimitiary approval to Haven Manor, a 110-unit apartment complex planned for the 700 block of North Second Street, south of Cross Street. The property contains several housing units that would be razed to make way for the development. The four-acre site is awned by developer Mike Corrigan of Corrigan Oil Co. Monthly rent would range 5rom $902 for a one-bedroom ■nit to $1,479 for a two-bedmom unit with some services ncluded. The developer is Rea d e r s Inc.; the project would ae financed through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Rather than property taxes, the property owner would pay the city an annual payment of 4 percent on net rentffi income for 35 years. City officials said revenues generated from the project would be significantly greater than the taxes generated by the existing properties: five residential housing units and one vacant commercial building. According to estimates, the development would result in an estimated gain of $11,200 in general fund revenue to the city, as well as a one-time payment of $280,000 in connection fees. No one among the public addressed the council during a hearing last week, after which council members unanimously approved the ordinance that would allow the project. Addressing the issue of whether the project constitutes “affordable” housing. Mayor Kate Lawrence stressed that it would be different from a regular apartment complex since it has amenities that others - except for assisted living projects -lack. Council member Claudia Roblee said a similar complex charges her mother $2,800 a month. “Those are not just apartments for seniors,” Roblee said. Among the amenities the development would have are a lobby with fireplace, commimi- (yroom, libraiy-billiards room, small theater, arts-and-crafts studio, fitness center, computer room, beauty-barber shop, convenience store, clinic for visiting health professionals, pullcord system for emergencies and a van for shopping. The development would be open to residents at least 55 years of age. If married, the person’s spouse would have to be at least 50 years old. Although the ordinance has been approved, the development must still go through the planning and zoning process, according to city attorney Paul Bums. Howell City Manager Shea Charles said the developer’s project in Howell - Oakhaven Manor - has been successful, even though it does not generate a lot of revenue. “We’ve been very pleased with it,” Charles said. Rent charged by the Howell development is $1,199 for a one-bedroom, 600-square-foot apartment, making it more expensive than rent to be charged initially in Brighton. The rent can go up each year, but is the amount of increase is limited. “It’s our job to make sure this is available in our city,” Lawrence said. “We’re veiy fortimate to have this project coming.” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2009. GREEN OAK CHARTERTOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 15,2008 PLEASE BE NOTIFIED THAT THE GREEN OAK CHARTERTOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSWILL HOLDA PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 15,2008 AT 7:00 P.M.ATTHE GREEN OAK CHARTERTOWNSHIP HALL 10001 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BRIGHTON, Ml for the purpose of hearing the following variance requests. ZBA Case 0 1 -08, R.Wysocki, 6663 Edgewood, Brighton, Ml. Request a variance to section 38-1 of the zoning ordinance to ailow an accessory building be built on a parcel without a principal building. ZBA Case 02-08, D. Riopelle, 9900 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton, Ml Request variances to section 38-171 (3), accessory buildings, structures and uses, to have an accessory building exceed the 50% of the gross floor area of the main building and to section 38-494 (I) nonconforming structures, to allow an existing nonconforming structure to be enlarged. ^applications and related information are on file with the Green Oak Charter Township Clerkis Office, and are available for inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Zoning Board of Appeals packets may also be viewed on the townshipls website at www.greenoaktwp.com under Bulletin Board. Public comments and participation are both encouraged and welcome, ^ ith e r in person at the Public Meeting, in writing to Lesa Brookins, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 481 16 by FAX at 8 10.231 -5080 or E-Mailed to Plannlng-Zoning@twp.green-oak.mi.us prior to noon,April 15,2008. Green Oak Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals L I N JlM B t « ■....... W ' " ' ' m am S U K i J A Y fM A R C a T 5 0 WaAITOM GEMTEE Officials: Still no details on Brighton contract BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Although no details will be released a t least until next week, Brighton Area Schools officials and teachers’ imion leaders insist the two sides have agreed on a tentative contract settlement. No details will be released until after the Brighton Education Association and the bargaining team for the Brighton school district meet again, after Brighton’s spring break. Students return to school Monday. After going without a contract since August, the teache rs’ union reached a tentative agreement with the district March 17. According to Superintendent Jim Craig, the agreement was reached with the assistance of a state mediator. The mediator has said that specifics of the contract will not be released until all details have been finalized, which will require additional meetings after spring break. Earlier, teachers union president Barry Goode expressed frustration with the bargaining process and had said that a strike would be a last resort. IN BRIEF Memorials suggested Marbeth S. Foster, 76, of Woolrich, Penn., mother of Pinckney Village President Rebecca Foster, died March 20 after an extended battle with aplastic anemia. Along with h e r daughter, she is survived by h e r husband of 49 years. Bill, and sons, Christopher of Los Angeles and Ken of New Orleans. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sula Foundation, PO. Box 3780, New Orleans, LA 70117 (www. sulafoundation.org); Millbrook Playhouse, PO. Box 161 Mill Hall, PA 17751 (www. milbrookplayhouse.com) or to Gatehouse Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701. 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Please contact a Research Nurse at Michigan Head’ Pain and Neurological Institute; phone (734) 677-6000, option 4. Learn more about participating in research studies at www.M HNl.com . The Michigan Head*Pain & Neurological Institute 3120 Professional Drive • Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 ANIMALS FROM A1 Adopted pets being returned, Last Chance director says le a st $500 to $800 a y e a r to ca re for and feed a healthy dog. The HSLC spays and n eu te rs all animals p rior to adoption and gives age-appropriate vaccines and microchips to all animals. According to Humane Society officials, in 2007, th e re were 1,345 dogs and cats given up for adoption in Livingston County, an increase of 612 from the y e a r before. There were 1,103 animals adopted from the HSLC, compared with 894 in 2006. “This p a st December was our best adoption month for all of 2007 with more than 125 adoptions,” says Mews. L a st Chance Animal Re scue in Cohoctah Township has had so many dogs in its kennel th a t it is in the p ro c e ss of building a bigger facility. Sharen Kizer, director of Last Chance Rescue, says she is seeing dogs th a t w ere adopted being brought back nearly every week because of financial problems of families in the county. She says L a st Chance Rescue takes By the numbers Activity during 2007 at the Humane Society of Livingston County: ■ Animals taken in: 1,345 (586 dogs, 759 cats). ■ Animals adopted out: 1,103 (527 dogs, 576 cats). ■ Animals euthanized: 83 (40 dogs, 43 cats). Agencies ■ The Humane Society of Livingston County: 2464 Dorr Road, Genoa Township, 517-552-8050. On the Web: www.humanelivingston. org/. ■ Last Chance Rescue: Byron Road off Cohoctah Road, Cohoctah Township, 810-220- 9394. On the Web: www. Iastchancerescue.org/index. php?lcr=otherrescues. ■ The Livingston County Animal Shelter: 418 S. Highlander Way, Howell, 517-546-2154. On the Web: co.livingston.mi.us/animal control. responsibility for its dogs and asks people to re tu rn them if th e re is a problem. Anne Burns, director of Livingston County Animal Control, says Animal Control, has been seeing more abandoned dogs and cats left behind in vacant homes and more stray s being picked up. At the Shared Harvest Pantry in Livingston County, which works with Gleaners Community Food Bank, volu n te e rs say th a t although they don’t stock pet food, when it is donated to the pantry, it goes quickly. The local Humane Society advises anyone in te re sted in adopting a pe t to do the following: ■ Start with the Humane Society’s application for adoption, which is then re viewed by an adoption counselor who will talk with the potential adopter. It is available by coming into the LCHS on Dorr Road or by going to www.humane-livingston.org. ■ Spend some time with a selected animal before tak ing it home. Those who have a dog and wish to add an o th e r dog to the home, a re asked to bring th e ir dog to the sh e lte r to have the animals meet on n eu tra l te r r itory. ■ For those wanting to adopt a cat, the Humane Society suggests keeping the new c a t confined to a small a re a for the first week or two to introduce it to any othe r animals slowly, and to make su re the cat is eating and drinking and using its litte r box. “Going to a new home can be stressful for an animal, particularly cats, because there are new sounds, smells, noises and more space as well as other animals or kids to adjust to,” says Mews. “They feel more secure if they can adjust slowly to their new environment.” Lisa Caroiin can be reached at lcarolin@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. BUDGET FROMAi District maps out cuts while awaiting state funding news at the bargaining table. Other reductions in support staff also are being recommended, Terres said. Several union members implored the board not to lay off employees, saying they go beyond the call of duty. “We fix what’s broken and what’s tom, we find what’s lost,” said Lisa Norris of Howell. Among other proposed reductions are cutting media center staff, eliminating an assistant high school principal’s position, privatizing Terres’ position, reducing the community education program and closing the Parker Campus pool. Elimination of elementary school guidance counselors - on the previous list of possible cuts - was not on the revised list. Deputy Superintendent Lynn Parrish said the administration regards those employees as necessary to an elementary education. However, the positions could still be cut if the board is forced to make broader cuts to balance the budget. Terres said cuts were made previously in central office staff by not filing vacated positions and the number of administrators is “well below average for administrative expenditures in the state and, with the proposed reductions, will be far lower.” “It’s probably going to be a month before that (budget) decision is made, and we are waiting for what happens at the state level,” said school board President Phil Westmoreland. The Republican-led state Senate was expected to vote this week on a on education funding that would trim funding for K-12 school districts. The Senate plan would give public schools $71 to $142 more per student, rather than the $108 to $216 Gov. Jennifer Granholm proposed. Granholm’s school spending plan should have more allies when the Democratic-controlled House gets a crack at the Senate version after legislators return fixim spring break next month. BREINER FROMA1 District prepares for superintendent search The agreement will give Breiner $151,000 in two annual installments and the district will purchase $51,000 in service credits toward Breiner’s retirement. Breiner said it’s his understanding that with the service credits, he will be eligible for full retirement through the Michigan Public Schools Retirement System. Teachers and administrators need 30 years in service, or a combination of served time and purchased time to re ceive full benefits. Both Breiner and the district are precluded by the agreement from suing over the separation, said school board President Phil Westmoreland. Breiner’s total pay plus benefits cost about $200,000 a year, Westmoreland said. The district potentially saved $600,000 through the agreement because Breiner’s contra c t does not expire until 2012. His base annual salary is $140,000. The buyout “allows us a new start, and we will be able to move forward,” Westmoreland said. “It isn’t any re flection on Mr. Breiner or his service.” Breiner said his impending departure is a reflection that times, and the makeup of the board, have changed. “Superintendents live in a unique world, and the politics shift and change, and it’s fairly clear when someone lets you know the direction they’re headed isn’t the one you’ve provided, and it comes time to part company,” Breine r said. “So I wouldn’t necessarily say I’ve been made the scapegoat; it’s more (a matter) of people in decisionmaking places that wanted a different direction.” Breiner went on medical leave Nov. 26 and returned to work Jan. 29. But he was quickly placed on administrative leave and has not returned. No reason for the administrative leave has ever been given. During Breiner’s tenure, the district has accomplished much, but also has been embroiled in controversy. He was criticized for his handling of a sexual assault investigation on a Howell school bus, although an independent probe exonerated him. Other controversies e rupted over the explicit language in “The Freedom Writers Diary,” a book used as an optional' text in a high school class, acrimony over a diversity flag regarded by some as promoting homosexuality, and a rule limiting the content of sacred music a t school concerts. Board Vice President Jeannine P ra tt said the district dodged a bullet with the severance package. “This could have been an $800,000 to $1 million payout, and we, with Mr. Breiner, were able to” reach a compromise agreement, P ra tt said. Vicki Fyke, a frequent Breiner and district critic and founder of the Livingston Organization for Values in Education group, said she was surprised the agreement. “I was amazed they were able to negotiate such a deal,” she said. The only audience member a t Monday night’s school board meeting who addressed the issue was parent Julie Albaugh, who praised Breiner as others applauded. “I’ll miss Mr. Breiner, and I respect what he’s done,” Albaugh said. “I think it’s a shame he had to go out with so much adversity.” The next priority for the board is to determine how the search will be done. “These are uncharted te rritories for us, and we are going to have to hit the ground running,” Pratt said. She said Breiner and his predecessor, Alberta Ellis, were selected internally. Lynn Parrish, deputy superintendent for labor relations and personnel, who has been handling Breiner’s duties in his absence, Tuesday squelched rumors that she wants the superintendent’s post. “I’m not a candidate, and I have never been interested,” she said. Parrish is a privatized employee, and her contra c t with the district expires June 30,2009. Parrish did say she would be “happy to assist” the board in determining the procedure by which the next superintendent is chosen, whether by a private search firm or other means. “I’m hoping that out of this will come a wonderful era with the direction of a new leader,” she said. Breiner said he has no immediate plans. “All the options are open,” he said. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Thoughts from outgoing Howell school chief Here's what else Superintendent Chuck Breiner had to say: ■ "I have cared about the district, and I continue to care about the district; I have grandchildren who go to the (Howell) schools." ■ "The people need to come together and collaborate and cooperate with one another, and need to trust and move forward, and I'd say healing is the foundation to all that's been happening." ■ "The district went through an unprecedented growth during my time there; it grew by 2,500 students. The district was supportive of several bond issues totaling $155 million, and there were some unique cultural programs, lots of advanced placement courses added." ■ "I think Howell has always delivered a very, very, good educational product with very limited resources, and the last five years would bear that out in very good graduates from the school system, and the secondary program has been the focus and early college, through dual enrollment and early graduation. The teachers and administrators can be very proud of the programs." ■ "I hope for the district a willingness to remain open to what are in the best interests of students and to continue to promote diversity." BID NOTICE 2538037 01 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2008 LAW N M AINTEN AN C E BIDS The Township of Green Oak Is soliciting bids for the Grass Cutting, Spring St Fall Clean up Services at the following locations. a) Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road b) Fire Station 8 1,9384 Whitmore Lake Road c) Fire Station 82, 1141 I Grand River d) Fire Station 83,9863 Rushton Road e) Lakeview Cemetery. 9 Mile & East Shore Drive f) Maltby Cemetery, Maltby Road west ofWhitmore Lake Road g) LCWA Well Pump House, 9220 Rickett Road h) Colman Park, Silver Lake Road east of Silverside Road i) The Hidden Lake Sewer Treatment Plant property, 11 120 McCabe. Bid packets are available at the Clerks office 10001 Silver Lake Road. Brighton, Ml., 481 16 between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. All bids must be in a sealed envelope addressed to the township clerk and received no later than 3 pm April 09.2008. Bids must be on the forms provided by the Township. 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W O M E N N E E D E D f o r R e s e a r c h S t u d y The University of Michigan is conducting a study concerning Pelvic Organ Relapse. Who can p a rtic ip a te ? • Any normal, healthy woman 50 years or older who does not have pelvic organ prolapse What does the study involve? • Brief questionnaire • Pelvic examination • Bladder testing with a small catheter placed in the bladder • MRI scan (no radiation involved) Compensation provided to study participants For more information call Qiiinn at (734) 936-5460, leave a message at 1-800-742-2300, ext. 2212, or send an email to OPAJ/^umich.edu Sponsored by: NICHD 2 ROI HD038665-06 25065 Bid Proposal GREEN OAK CHARTERTOWNSHIP 6 Vacant Lots Section 5 G re e n O a k C h a r te r Township, Livingston C o u n ty S a x o n y / W il lm o r Subdivision Parcel 4716-05-105-099 & Parcel 4716-05-105-098 are 112' wide by approximately 220’ deep. Lots may be bid together or separately. Special assessment: Road repaving assessment. Requirements: municipal water system connection and associated fees. Parcel 4 7 16-05-101-053, 41 acre. Parcel 4 7 16-05-10 1 -054, .54 acre, Parcel 4716-05-101-055, .63 acre, Parcel 4716-05-101-056, .89 acre must be bid together. Special assessments: Road repaving assessment. Requirements; municipal water system connection and associated fees, construction of a private road including paving to Green Oak Charter Township Private Road standards and a construction bond for the placement of the private road. All parcels are to be sold “ as is, where is” . It will be the responsibility of the successful purchaser to perform all necessary tests for state, county and township requirements. Buyer shall pay all closing fees and all costs associated with recording the required deeds and any loan documents. Buyer shall pay the required transfer tax, the cost of an owner's commitment and policy of title insurance. 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Sedlak, Clerk Green Oak Charter Township 10001 Silver Lake Road Brighton, Ml. 481 16 2538071-01 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , M A R C H 28, 2 0 0 8 A5 Get the scoop on spring with critter-related services LOVE YOUR PET From biscuits to political toys - even de-skunking stuff - it's all out there B Y S T E P H E N I E K O E H N News Special Writer Aah, Spring... When the winter’s snow cover melts to reveal grass that will soon be green again and - if you have a dog - a winter’s worth of the, er, deposits left for spring cleanup. To the rescue comes Pet Pickup, an animal waste-removal business serving Livingston, Washtenaw and three other neighboring counties. “We will come to your home and take away pet waste, or goose droppings,” said owner Kevin Przybylowicz. “Ju st give me a call at 1-866-DOGPOOI^” Przybylowicz said. In time for your spring cleanup, gift certificates are available, he added. Pet Picki^ is just one of a slew of new items and services geared toward pets and their owners that have made recent appearances in the area. So, we’ve rounded up a few of the most interesting, useful and fun “needful things.” Some ideas follow: ■ “Tail Bangers” is a new doggie bakery featuring healthful and flavorful treats, opened inside Pet Supplies Plus in Brighton. Among the many sure-to-please canine cookies offered “Twist-n-Bark,” a chicken and parmesan creation, shaped like a pretzel and dipped in yogurt, and “Barkin Biscotti,” a yogurt-dipped, beefand- parmesan-cheese-flavored goofhe. Do dogs like them? “Oh, my goodness, yes!” enthused store manager, Trfcia Julian. ■ Apropos of the season, some folks may find their pet has a run-in with a skunk. Because this seems never to happen during store hours, it might be a good idea to stock Skunk Odor Eliminator, available in a concentrated form that makes three gallons of the stuff for $13.95. A bargain, if you’ve ever let a freshly be-skunked dog into the house. Maybe you should get two bottles. ■ For dog owners who want to reduce the hassle of feeding their pet during car trips, “Whole Meals,” a t Petsmart, is advertised as “a meal in a bone,” each containing a “100 percent complete, balanced meal for adult dogs.” Whole Meals, as you might guess, are shaped like bones. ■ Stuffed toys are always a favorite with ju st about any warm-blooded pet and Petsmart’s red-white and blue stuffed “Political Animals,” in donkey and elephant shapes, are a timely bargain a t $4.99. ■ And, ju st in time for mosquito season, the Wildernest in downtown Brighton stocks wooden bat houses that look like bird houses, but with slits ra th e r than round holes for occupants to enter, in a variety of sizes and prices. A single nocturnal bat can eat as much as 2.7 grams of insects each hour during the night, according to one study. ■ For the dog (and cat) days of summer, Fowlerville Feed & Supply carries automatic feeders and waterers, at $18.95 and $21 respectively, for pets whose owners can’t be right there to refill the dish. ■ In addition to local pet stores, the Internet is a good place to find neat pet items. For instance, pawshop.com. offers a stylish houndstoothcheck (get it?) seat cover to lend a touch of class to your c a r’s backseat. Available in three color combinations, it has slots for use with your dog’s car harness and costs $43.99 plus shipping. ■ In case anyone is wondering about how really smart, or dumb, their pet is, PawShop also offers the Pooch IQ Kit. We kid you not. For $79.99 - perhaps this is really a test of your intelligence - you get everything you need to test such attributes of intelligence as learning from experience, short-term memory, persistence, ability to see similarities, problem-solving and more, say the designers. OK Sit. Stay. More than 100 take part in lo ve Your Pet'contest Canine Sadie,ownecd by Britney Lapum of Pinckney was picked as No.l From News staff reports Judges had to review close to 100 photographs for the Love Your Pet Photo Contest sponsored by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority last month before settling on three winners. Wmners included: Britney Lapum, of Pinckney, and her dog, Sadie, took first place. M ^ in a Eagle, from Cohoctah Township, and her dog. Stew, took second place and third place went to Laura Larance, of Genoa Township, with her horse. Flash. “We chose what we thought most exemplified loving your pet,” said Debbie Mikula, recreation authority director. Pictures featured a variety of animals including ferrets, hamsters, horses, cats and dogs. The first-place winner will be featured on the city’s cable station, Channel 15. Ken Manninen, who owns Nimbleart Photography, also will professionally mat and frame the photos of all the winners. Britney Lapum of Pinckney and her dog, Sadie, took first place recently in the Howell Area Parks and Recreationsponsored Love Your Pet photo contest. COURTESY, HOWELL AREA PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE PETS FRO M A1 Store animals are often key members of the staff, specializing in customer relations wlhere the “fat cats” live. Store owner Joyce Schuelke has two resident cats, Chloe and Max, who live at the store. Chloe, a 7-year-old, has been a regular fixture for six years and Max, a bit up in years at age 17, has been around the last four months. “He was my mom’s cat,” Schuelke says. After her mother could no longer take care of the cat, Schuelke took him to the store. Chloe, whom Schuelke got at a Humane Society shelter, is a tortoise- shell calico, and Max, who was a stray, is a tiger cat. Schuelke says Chloe used to be mer before Max arrived, it now is on the tubby side because she sometimes takes his food. Schuelke says the cats interact with customers very well and enjoy the attention, ^ d particularly any petting |h ey receive. “They’re very social cats,” she says. Schuelke says the felines love to sit on the counter where customers check out their purchases, “People love them, they come in just to say hello,” she says. Schuelke and her staff always make sure there is plenty of food and water before closing the store for the day. “People think it’s ftinny that a bird store has kitties,” Schuelke says. “I just say birds are for outside and kitties for inside.” - Tom Tolen Mild-mannered giant Customers’ first sight of Bob the English mastiff in Plowntown Howell’s Schafer’s House of Music often reveals wide-eyed shock and maybe a little apprehension. Bob weighs 245 pounds and has a head bigger than most people’s. ^ But, after just a few minutes with this mild-mannered giant, Bob becomes the reason why many of them come back to the store again and again. “If I leave him home, all I hear is, ‘Where’s Bob? If he’s not here. I’m not staying around,”’ said store owner Steve Schafer. “We even have people call and ask if they can talk to Bob. Bob can’t talk on the phone.” In fact, the 3Vyear-old dog that shuffles his feet as he lumbers around the store and sighs deeply when he flops down on the floor, rarely barks. “When he does bark, you know it,” said Nate Campbell, a store employee. “It ra ttles all the guitars hanging on the wall.” Bob’s main job is to serve as spokesdog in store advertisements, but Schafer said he also does a pretty good job of drooling, snoring and entertaining kids. Gary and Mary Helfmann, owners of A- 1 Rent-All in Howell, with their Newfoundland, Foxy. Below, John Calvert, owner of Village Cyclery in downtown Pinckney, works on a bike while his dog. Woody, helps out. PHOTOSJAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA, THE LMNGBTON ' COMMUNITY NEWS “They all love him,” Schafer said. “They love to lay all over him.” Bob’s preferred ride to work is Schafer’s 1997 Buick. “He’s set in his ways,” Schafer said. “He doesn’t like change.” Bob does like cheese, the cookies the mail carrier brings him and the Schafers’ Berman kitten, who plays with him a t home when the workday is done. “It’s amazing he’s so gentle,” Campbell said. “And he’s pretty much scared of everything.” -Leanne Smith Store dog a tradition Having a dog at Village Cyclery on'E a st Main Street in downtown Pinckney has become tradition. Former owner Dave Morris had one, and current owner John Calvert said one of the reasons he purchased the store in 2003 was to get more quality time with Woody, his 8-year-old Labrador-shepherd mix. “When I was contemplating buying the store, it was one of the variables tha t was in its favor,” Calvert said. “I worked 7 in the morning to 7 a t night (in my old job). It wasn’t fair to him.” Woody, whose real name is Blackwood, is a beloved regular at the store. “I have customers who stop in to see the dog and want nothing to do with me,” Calvert said. Woody can sell bikes, too. Calvert likes to tell the story of a father who wouldn’t pull the trigger on a sale until Woody charmed the custome r ’s children with his tricks. Woody can speak, sit, roll over and shake. He can perform three of the tricks with Calvert speaking in Spanish. “He’s a real smart dog,” his owner said. If the store is closed during normal business hours, chances are Woody’s on a walk, or off running an errand. “He lives a pretty good life,” Calvert said. -Jason Deegan Canine who does PR At 120 pounds. Foxy, the yearold chocolate Newfoundland, is hard to miss for customers at A-1 Rent-All in Howell. 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Where; Howell High School at the Parker Campus, 400 Wright Road, Marion Twp. Features: More than 200 exhibitors and Taste of Livingston, which offers samples from area restaurants and caterers. Cost: Adults $5, senior citizens 60 plus $5, children and students w/adultfree. Details: 517-546-3920 or livingstoncountyhome show.com. H om e s h o w ta k e s u p th e m e s t h is y e a r REAL ESTATE ~ & BUILDING B Y C A S E Y H A N S The Livingston Community News Remodeling and “going green” are two of the main themes running through this year’s Livingston County Home Show, slated for April 4-6 in Howell. Coordinated by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the event is in its 45th year, and show coordinator Susan Lundin said all spaces have been filled with some 200 exhibitors. “I’ve had a lot of interest this year from home builders,” Lundin said. “I think that it's going in line with what we’re seeing in the economy today. People are staying in their houses and want to spend money on that.” She said the “green” movement also is alive and well in this year’s show. Rob Derksen, vice president of Michigan Energy Services based in the Whitmore Lake area, has been an exhibitor for several years. The company sells geothermal heating, which draws fi^m the Earth for both heating and cooling homes. He said the bulk of the firm’s business is being done in remodeled homes. “That’s the biggest segment of our market,” he said. “We’re getting tremendous interest this year. They’re feeling the crunch because of the energy costs.” Another exhibitor, "red Kuderko, owner of Classic Carpet and Floor Covering in Genoa Township, said many customers ask about flooring that’s better for the Earth. “We really have to inform people,” he said. “They want to be environmentally friendly, and so they ask.” He said not only is flooring more “green,” but his company now recycles carpet padding and cuts a lot of carpet in shop instead of the home to help those with chemical sensitivities. New this year is the show’s theme: “BuUd your dream, remodel your life,” as well as the show’s location at the Howell High School at the Parker Campus off of D-19 in Marion Township. Exhibitors will be both outdoors in heated tents and indoors at the fieldhouse. Exhibitors are mostly local, but L u n ^ noted that the farthest vendor comes fi^m the Upper Peninsula - a builder who has seen many people visit and build second homes in her area. IN BRIEF Residential sales up, area Realtors say The Livingston Association of Realtors recently reported that sales of residential homes and condominiums were up in February 2008 versus February 2007 for Livingston County. Last month, sales totaled 104 compared with 87 in February 2007. Pending sales were 163 last month comparecj with 120 the same month the previous year. Average sales prices were down fix)m $223,876 in February 2007 to $198,056 last month. Send real estate and building news to Casey Hans at chans® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or call her at810-844-2005. Arts commission to hire curator, plan next biennial i Brighton sculptures have been a focus downtown B Y T O M T O L E N The Livingston Community News The recently re-established Brighton Arts and Culture Commission has ambitious goals. According to Brighton Mayor Kate Lawrence, the group will hire a curator soon, and plans on another Brighton Biennial beginning next year. “We hope to get a curator on board to wrap up the biennial and put out the call for a rtists (for the next one),” she says. The new biennial, set for 2009-10, would replace the current one, which will end in September. “We are hopeful we can expand to do more than the biennial, although continuing that is at the top of our agenda,” says commission member Carole McGeehan, who also serves on the Brighton Art Guild board. The biennial, with nearly 30 sculptures - large, outdoor art accessible to the public at no cost - have been a downtown fixture the last two years. Lawrence says, it has given professional artists from all over an opportunity to display their work. The four-member commission was appointed by the City Council Feb. 7. At its first meeting last week, Carrie Pipoly was selected to lead the group. At the meeting, members acted to request proposals for a curator on a contract basis. The commission will review the applications at its meeting next month and prepare a recommendation for the City Council. The commission replaces the Mayor’s Commission on Art in Public Places. The new group, limited to city residents, will solicit artists to contribute art. This fall, when the current Brighton Biennial is concluded, any pieces not sold will be returned to the artists. The commission has $17,000 in its budget, all of it from private donations and artists who donated proceeds from the sale of their work back to the city. The city has appropriated no general fund money for the commission’s operation, although it purchased one sculpture, ‘T h e Children.” The city Downtown Development Authority has purchased three pieces. 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T;; A. » A7 / THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2 0 0 8 Scrapbook, A9 Calendar, A8 Volunteers, A9 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com S TO N LIF Habitat builds can use money, volunteers One of our Easter-weekend family activities involved working on a Habitat for Humanity home under construction in Moore County, N.C. It was invigorating to be hammering nails in the sunshine, but it also got me thinking about the Habitat effort here in Livingston County. Last week, reporter Casey Hans wrote a story that details the needs locally, where Habitat volunteers are working to raise the $110,000 necessary to build a home here. Over the years, the nonprofit agency has completed 15 homes in various parts of the county. Flmdraising and land donations are the biggest needs for Habitat locally a t the moment, but once a house gets under way there will be a big need for volunteer labor. It takes a village of volunteers to raise a Habitat house. I must say I was impressed with the Habitat operation in North Carolina, where one of our nieces has been working for nearly two years. They build 12-15 houses a year in the county where she works east of Charlotte. We got to meet some of the staff, several volunteers on^ the construction site, and the woman who will live in the house tha t we put a roof on last Saturday. It’s that kind of personal connection, I believe, that makes the Habitat approach to helping people so effective. Among the volunteers we met were two previous Habitat homeowners who ju st keep giving and giving to the agency that gave so much to them. If you’d like to be a part of the Habitat experience here in Livingston County, I would encourage you to give Executive Director Larry Pfeil a call at 810-220-9986 or check out the Web site at www.livingstonhabitat. org. Give blood today I’m hoping many of you will do today what I am not able to do: Give blood. I learned last week that because the cruise we went on last month made stops in Honduras and Belize, I cannot give blood for a year. It seems there is a risk of getting malaria in those countries. While the risk is minuscule that we would have been infected during our day-long snorkeling excursions in those Central American nations, the American Red Cross takes safety seriously when it comes to the blood supply. So, I won’t be joining you today a t the Brighton Community Center for the All-Media Blood Drive going on there from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Livingston Community News is one of several sponsors for the blood drive. But I do hope that all of you who are able to give blood will consider stopping. No appointments are necessary and it generally takes about an hour to donate. The Community Center is at 555 Brighton St. According to Red Cross officials, the need for blood is particularly great right now because so many blood drives had to be canceled over the winter due to our record-setting snowstorms. And if today just won’t work for you, check out the schedule of local blood drives in the month ahead at the Web site of the Livingston County chapter of the Red Cross (www.liv-redcross. org). Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunltynews.com or 810-844-2004. - -y - PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Kensington Metropark Farm Learning Center interpreter Angelina Conway makes a hole in a sugar maple tree, at right, to start the tapping process, which can be seen above. Her demonstration was for kindergartners from Brighton's Miller Early Childhood Center who were visiting the park this month. Below, Conway catches the maple sap in a bucket, in preparation for making syrup. At far right, Grace Carney tastes the sap as it comes out of the tree. F i r s t , t h e h a r d w o r k o f m a k i n g m a p l e s y r u p , t h e n ... ... a h h h h h . . . the taste Kindergartener Jayden Goldberg gets a taste of the final, sweet product. B Y L I S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News D iane Tamblyn’s kindergarten class at Brighton’s Miller Early Childhood Center, has the simplest way of explaining how maple syrup is made. “Tap, tap, tap for the sap, sap, sap, to hear the drip, drip, drip into the bucket,” the class recites in unison. Tamblyn’s students had the chance to watch their words in action last week when they visited Kensington Metropark’s Farm Learning Center. Interpreter and guide Angelina Conway took a group of kids into the woods to help them learn how to identify a maple tree this time of year, before it has any leaves. “Look for a tree trunk with a 10- inch diameter,” Conway told the class using a bucket to illustrate the mea- Mapie's syrup tim e ■ What: Maple's Sweet Story. ■ Where: Kensington Metropark Farm Learning Center, 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford. ■ When: Saturdays and Sundays during the sap running season. Breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon; sugarbush tours, noon-3 p.m. ■ Cost: Breakfast $5 for adults and $4 for children; the tour is free. ■ Call ahead: 248-685-1561. surement and telling the students that the tree should be at least 40 years old. “New maple wood is smooth, and every bud on its branches has a bud opposite it.” Tamblyn says the experience in nature is a great hands-on way to learn subjects her students have been studying. “We study trees in all the seasons and learn to make scientific observations,” says Tamblyn. “We also learn about Native Americans.” Conway told the class that Native Americans were the first to produce maple sugar. “The Iroquois legend goes that when a tomahawk was hurled at and then yanked fi-om a maple tree, sap began to run,” explained Conway. She said that sap is 98 percent wa- SEE SY R U P , A9 Above, students visit the sugar shack to experience the making of maple syrup. At left, Diane Tamblyn's kindergarten students crowd into a Native American hut to learn how maple syrup was discovered by Native Americans. W o m e n 's H is to r y R o ll o f H o n o r a d d s W W II v e ts , o t h e r p io n e e r s Brighton-area residents noted for contributions B Y L ISA C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News Five women who served in World War II along with local women who broke ground as a bus driver and as a Rotary Club member make up the 2008 Brighton Area Women’s History Roll of Honor. It was 21 years ago that Congress passed a resolution designating the month of March as Women’s History Month. The Women’s History Month Advisory Council of Brighton has made its mission to honor and annually celebrate the diverse accomplishments of women of the greater Brighton area since 2002. According to Joyce Powers, chairwoman of the council, the Roll of Honor is meant to create an awareness of women’s contributions as a group inside and outside the home, in the work force, social movements, professions and business, charitable and cultural institutions, the arts, government service, health care and human services, education, athletics and sports, science, environment, technology and in all areas of volunteer work. These are the 2008 honorees: ■ Phyllis Bamber Daniel is a lifelong resident of the Brighton area and has spent more than 27 years with the Brighton Area Schools TYansportation Department, where she has worked as a bus driver, dispatcher and head of transportation. She drives a bus for the Brighton Senior Center and also volunteers as an Election Day worker in Brighton 'Township. ■ Melanie Moses has been involved in community service for more than 30 years. She has been co-chairwoman of projects for St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital and Cleary University; served on the boards of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, Brighton Rotary Club and the Livingston Players; and has raised funds for LACASA. She was the first woman in Livingston County to be admitted to Rotary when she joined the Brighton Rotary in 1987, and has had perfect attendance since. The remaining five honorees served in the military during World War II. ■ Garnet Rollison, who died in 1964, was bom into a longtime Brighton family that owned the hardware store, which is still located on Main Street. She graduated from Cleary College and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1944. Following boot camp she trained at Camp LeJeune, N.C., and served stateside in Oklahoma and California. In civilian life she worked as a secretary at the University of Michigan. ■ Donna Alice Chamness Little is a 1944 Brighton High School graduate who enlisted in the Cadet Nurse Corps in September 1944. She served at Grace Hospital in Detroit and moved to Kansas after being SEE H O N O R E D ,A9 A 8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , M A R C H 28, 2 0 0 8 C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R FRIDAY MARCH 28 LANGUAGE LITTLES 10-11 a.m. Bergin Road, Hartland Township. Class for mothers and infants or newborns. Cost; $7. Details: 517-546-4168. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30 a.m.-noon- Play group. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive.Group play and refreshments for all ages. Details: 810-229-6571. • N o o n -4 p.m.-Tablescape napkins, H am b u rg Tow n sh ip Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Registration: 810- 231-1771. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St., Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. DINNER 5-7:30 p.m. Pinckney M a so n ic Temple, 210 M a n n St. Roast beef dinner. Cost: $8 adults, $4 kids ages 5-12. Details: 810-227-7745. ACOUSTIC CAFE 8-11 p.m. The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Hosted by Livings ton Arts Council. Cost: $5. Details: lacoh@ sbcglobal.net. SATURDAY MARCH 29 FOOTBALL REGISTRATION 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Three Fires M id dle S ch o ol cafeteria, 412 5 Crooked Lake Road, Ma rion Township. For Howell area junior football league.Tackle football and cheerleading grad es 2-8. Cost: $180. Details: www.hajfl.com. WEBELOS-FORESTER 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Kensing ton Met ro pa rk Nature Center. Earn badge. Fee: $5 per Scout. Registration: 800-477-3178. POLAR ICE MELT 10:30-11 ;30 a.m. B righton District Library, 100 Library Drive. A g e s 7 and u p explore effects o f polar melting on animals and people. Details: 810-229-6571. BREAKING BARRIERS 1 -3 p.m. at the Howell Carnegie Dsitrict Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The Livingston Diversity Council and The Arc o f Livings ton host a com m u n ity conversation ab ou t disabilities. Details: 517-546-1228. EUCHRE 6:15 p.m. registration, 6:30 p.m. play begins St.John Catholic Church, Th omp son Hall, 2099 Hacker Road, Highland Road (M-59) at Hacker Road. For all players. Details: 810- 220-7883 or 517-540-6949. REUNION 6-11 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. All classes, multiyear reunion."Dollars for Scholars" Howell Public Schools alumni dinner dance and fundraiser. Cost: $45 per person. Details: 269-792-2996 or jeffsalisburyhhsl 967@yahoo.com or alumni@howellschools.com. SUNDAY MARCH 30 BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-noon American Legion Post Hall No. 4 1 9 ,9 8 0 7 Wh itew ood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3.50-$6.50. Details; 734-878-9522 or 734-878-6633. DEERTHROUGH SEASONS 2 p.m. Ken sin g ton Metropark Nature Center. For a ges 6 and older. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. OPEN SWIM 2:30-4 p.m. H artland Aquatic Center, 10635 D u n h am Road. Cost; $4-5. Details: 810-626-2279. MONDAY MARCH 31 OVER so BASKETBALL 8-10 p.m. Howell High School Field House, 1200 W. Grand River Ave. Cost: $2-$4. Details: 517-546- 0693. Mondays. TUESDAY • 1 p.m. - A h o y readers. Ham b u rg Tow n sh ip Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Little buccaneers participate in crafts, enjoy pirate g ru b and receive bag o f loot. A g e s 5-11 years. Details: 810-231-1771. • 7 p.m. -Book discussion. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. "Beautiful Lies" by Lisa Unger. • Details: 810-632-5200. SONS OF UNION VETERANS 7-9 p.m. Barnard C om m u n ity Center, 415 N. Barnard St, Howell. C am p meeting o p e n to all males 14 and older, w h o have an ances-, tor w h o served for the Union d u r ing the Civil War. Associate m em bersh ips also available. Details: 517-223-9497. MENTAL ILLNESS 7 p.m. W o od la n d Health Center, C om m u n ity M e e t in g R oom #210, 7575 Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting featuring speaker o n the family educational supp or t program. Details: 810- 231-6011. WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 APRIL 1 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10 a.m.-9 p.m.-Lego De sign Display. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. A ge s 5-12 su b mit a u niq ue creation for display in the youth department.Theme is Robots. Details: 810-229-6571. • 10:30-11 a.m.-Fun and Fit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. All ages. Adult participation required, Details: 810- 229-6571. • 7-8 p.m.-Stress M a n a gem e n t Techniques. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details; 810-229-6571. BREAKFAST 7:30-9 a.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. G rand River Ave., Howell. Cost: $3. Details: 517-545- 0219. First WednIesdays. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • N o o n -4 p.m.-'Tweens and Teens Time. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W .Grand River Ave. Crafts and Video games. Details: 517-546-0720. A/so Apr//3. • 1 p.m.- Genie's b o o k club. H am b u rg Tow n sh ip Library, 10411 Merrill Road. 5pyder W eb by Tom Grace. Details: 810-231-1771. • 7 p.m.-E-media. Howell Carnegie District L ibrary,314W.Grand River Ave. Introduction to d ow n loadable books, DVD's,Tap into library resources from home. Details: 517-546-0720. LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 Howell St., Pinckney. Pinckney-Putnam Friends of Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: mjc@cnc-connect.com. THURSDAY Grand River Ave. K ids K-3 games, stories and crafts. Registration: 517 -54 6-0720 ext. 107. • 4-5:30 p.m.- Teen ad visory board. C romaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Volunteer social service and fund raising g ro u p for students in grades 6 and up. Details: 810-632- 5200. Also on March 6 and April 3. BRIGHTON LIBRARY • 3-5 p.m. O p e n Comp u te r Lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. • 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Bright Start Playgroup. For Infant-23 months. • 6-8 p.m.-Teen Writer's W orkshop. 6 - 12th grad e poets, songwriters, storytellers, bring yo u r original work. M eet with M ike Ball, awardw in n in g humorist,film maker and author. Details: 810-229-6571. OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7 p.m. p reschool program, 7 p.m. kindergarten program. St. M a ry Catholic Preschool, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Details: 734 -87 8-5615 or mrsabbott@ stmarypinckney.org. KINDERGARTEN MEETING 7- 8 p.m. St. M a ry Catholic School, R oom 116,10601 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Video and presentation abou t school readiness with question-andanswer period for parents. Details: 7 3 4 -87 8-5616 or www.stmarypinckney. org/school. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ o f Latter Day Saints, 1041 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.Topic: M ic h ig a n Resources the Library of Michigan. Details; 810 231-4034. SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. St. G e orge Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. M a in St., Brighton, Mental health supp or t group. Registration: 810-227- 6821 o r www.recovery-inc.com. Thursdays. FRIDAY APRIL 4 APRIL 3 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 11 a.m.- African safari. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. HOME SHOW 5-9 p.m. Howell H igh S ch o ol Field H o u se at Parker Campus, 400 Wright Road, M a rion Township. L iv ings ton C o u n ty H om e S h ow and Resource Fair h igh ligh t in g area businesses. Cost: $5 adults, $4 seniors. Details: 517-546-3920 or liv ings toncountyhomeshow . com. Also Wa.m.-Sp.m.April 5, and W a.m.-4 p.m. April 6. TEEN MOVIE 5:45 p.m. Brighton District Library, S in g e r /s o n g w rite r P h illip s to p e r fo rm a t B r ig h to n Center BY USA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The singer and songwriter of the 1990s alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts next weekend. Glen Phillips, 37, who has released four solo albums since the band broke up in 1998, began making music at age 14 when he formed Toad the Wet Sprocket. Elaine Godlewski, a member of the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts programming committee, says the BCPA chose Phillips because he’s liked by a younger group of people while still holding wider masses. “Phillips has a great folk- If you g o ... ■ Who: Singer Glen Phillips. ■ Wh en : Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. ■ W h e re : Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. ■ T ickets: $27 by calling 810-299-4130. rock sound that music lovers can surely appreciate,” says Godlewski. “Glen and Tbad the Wet Sprocket have quite a following. This show gives the opportunity for old fans and new to enjoy Glen’s acoustic show in an intimate atmosphere.” Phillips has done a lot of solo touring as well as a reunion tour with his former Toad the Wet Sprocket band mates. In 2004, he released a collaboration with the band Nickel Creek. The following year he released the critically acclaimed “Winter Pays for Summer,” which included the radio single “Duck and Cover.” In 2007, he reunited with members of Nickel Creek to perform as part of the Various & Simdiy Tour. He got positive reviews for his January appearance at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival when he reunited with his old band one night and went solo the second night. His most recent COURTESY. BRIGHTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS G le n P h illip s , 3 7 , b e g a n making music at age 14 when he formed the band Toad the Wet Sprocket. release is called “Secrets of the New Explorers.” w w w .w a l d e c k e r a u t o . c o m Q /o u t (9 w /i Exceptional design, immaculate conditions and incredible service. Having a golf event at Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton is a unique opportunity. Choose one or both of our two remarkable courses. The Honors Course - An Arthur Hills masterpiece, or The Championship Course - Redesigned by award-winning architect Jerry Mathews. Packages are available for groups as large as 288 players and as small as 16. Weekday shotgun events and small weekend groups will enjoy all that Oak Pointe Country Club has to offer. Contact Sean Mulligan, Director of Golf to hold your tee time at one of the area’s finest golf facilities. (810) 229-4554x227 Our New Clubhou.se is opening in September. Book now for 2008 and hold your place for 2009 in our new facility. 1 2525884-01 ■ BRIGHTON 7885 West Grand River at 1-96. Exit 145 • Brighton 810.227.1761 ▼ W 'l FOWLERVILLE 880 S. Grand Ave. at 1-96, Exit 129 • Fowlerville 517.223.9142 fW i = * o r v T i / \ c : A N A M B I IC A N R V O L U T iO N V • s.- ^ ,„ ^ ^ D r i v « Beautiful O A koV oiN T Ib 4500 Club Drive Brighton, Ml 48116 810-229-4554 xr227 www.oak-pointe.cora A N Y S E R V I C E Excluding oil changes GM vehicles only Not valid with any other specials 3 " I N " 1 Alls SUPER SPECIAL Seniees- * Mr. Goodwrench Oil Change ] • Wheel Balance or Brake Inspection *rnre Rotation I Goodwrench Waldecker Coupon Expires 5/31/08 100 Library Drive. Grades 6 and up. Details: 810-229-6571. DIVORCE SEMINAR 7-8:30 p.m. St. M a ry Magdalen, 2201 Old US-23, Brighton. D iscu ss in g divorce and beyond. Cost; $ 10. Details: 810-229-8624. Friday evenings through June 6. SATURDAY APRIL 5 BOOK SIGNING 10 a.m. Borders Books and Music, 8101 Mo v ie Drive, Brighton. Robbie Timm on s will sign copies of her book. Details; 810-225-1717. WEBELOS-GEOLOGIST 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature Center at Ken sin g ton Metropark. All requirements for this b a d ge will be met d u r in g the program. Cost: $8. Details. Registration; 800-477- 3178. USED BOOKS 12-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave. Used books, movies and music. Details: 517-546-0720. A/so April 19. BAKED CHICKEN DINNER 5-7 p.m. Fowlerville First United M e th od is t Church, 201 S. Seco nd St. Free-will donation. Details; 517-223-8824. SALUTETO STARS 6:30 p.m. St. Patrick Parish Life Center, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. Music, din ner and silent auction sp o n so re d by Livingston C o u n ty Catholic Social Services. Cost: $45. Details: 517-545-5944. SUNDAY APRIL 6 EUCHRE TOURNMENT 1:30 p.m. register, 2 p.m. tournament starts. C o nw a y Township Hall, 8015 Fowlerville Road. Proceeds benefit Ultimate Horse P ow e r4 -H Club.Cost;$10.Details: 517 -54 8-6899 or 517-294-2909. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS The News welcomes information for this weekly calendar listing. Information should include event topic, time and location of event, a brief description of the activity and a phone number and contact name for readers to obtain more details. E-mail addresses and Vl/eb sites may also be included. If you have any photos to illustrate your calendar item, these may also be submitted or e-mailed to the address below. Items must be submitted by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Monday holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail; calendar!® livingstoncommunitynews.com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. Come in and see our Antiqueables & Uniqueables j t l V I N G S T O j v A ntique O utlet Est. 2002 m i 33,000 Square Feet • 200 Booths 1825 Burkhart Rd. • Howell (517)548-5399 {Exit 133 to 1 St light, Burkhart Rd turn left. Just past Tangcr Omlci Mall.) 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Ml 48322 248.865.8400 , vovw.E3PC.net ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS State of the Art Care in a Friendly Environment Our Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeons Laith A Faijo, M.D Edward G. Loniewski, D.O. Robert Mihalich, M.D Sports Irquries Shoulder Iryuries Knee Iryuries Hip Irquries Jo in t Repla c ement Arthroscopic Surgery Sports Medicine A rth ritis Osteoporosis Sprains F ra c tu re s Bone Density Testing Foot an d Ankle Sp e cialties WL Goodwrench State of the Art Physical Therapy Unit supervised by our Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers. 2305 Genoa Business Park, Suite 170 Brighton, Ml 48114 (810) 299-8550 www.advancedortho.net 24902^1 2305 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID AY , M A R C H 28, 2 0 0 8 A9 ►VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. BLOOD DRIVE HELP The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for help with loading and unloading at blood drives in Livingston County. Details: 517546-0326 or e-mail office@liv-redcross. org. ► FOSTER PUPPIES Paws With a Cause is looking for help with puppy fostering. The task requires the raising, care, basic obedience training l^nd socializing of a puppy Pfrom 8 weeks old until adulthood. Details: 248- 844- 5656 or e-mail KHendricks@ pawswithacause.org. GRANT WRITER The Green Oak Township Historical Society is looking for help with grant writing. Details: 517-304-4475 or e-mail yorkark@yahoo.com. WILDLIFE ASSISTANCE The Howell Nature Center is looking for help in the wildlife Rehabilitation Infirmary. Volunteers answer telephones, do intake for orphaned and I injured wildlife, clean cages, prepare food, and help maintain the cleanliness of the infirmary. Details: 517- 552-3363 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. (volunteer TRAINING LACASA provides comprehensive volunteer training, starting Tuesday, April 8, for those interested in working with LACASA's programs. The programs deal with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in our community. Staff members will teach all the skills needed to volunteer with any of their programs. 5K RACE COMMITTEE Livingston County Community Alliance is seeking people to serve on the planning committee for the Run Drugs Out of Town 5K event, scheduled for Sept. 13. A kickoff meeting is planned at the Catholic Social Service Office in Howell 6:45 p.m. March 18. Details: 517-548- 9311 ore-mail brentt1@ sbcglobal.net. Details: 517- 548-1350, or www.lacasa1.org. COMPUTER SUPPORT Recycle Livingston in Howell needs help with computer tasks, including updating the membership database using Microsoft Access, maintaining the Web site, and installing and repairing hardware. Details: 517-548-4439 or e-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. CROCHETING AND KNITTING Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell and Saint Joseph Mercy Woodland Health Center need assistance with crocheting and knitting projects. The hospitals specifically need seven or nine-inch squares for lap robes. Details: 517-545-6296. JOB FAIR Help is needed at the Livingston Regional Job Fair to be held April 23 at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center. Details: 810-494-3000 or email jclum@lcunitedway.org. INTAKE PROCESS Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is looking for assistance on a monthly basis with the intake process of the food distribution at the center in Howell. Details: 517-546- 8500. Volunteer Livingston, a program of the Livingston County United Way, promotes the need for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www. Icunitedway.org. C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K COURTESY, KIMBERLY DANE COURTESY, WT BOEHM Student Council members from Brighton's Hornung Elementary School raised $1,071 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.The money will go to a Sterling Heights girl named Cody who has leukemia, and will help pay for her to go on a Disney cruise with her family. At left, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum's traveling exhibit opened at the Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township earlier in March.The "Bernouili Blast" is the latest interactive kinetic exhibit from the museum.The exhibit is funded by the Anderson Family Foundation and will be on display at the Tanger Food Court for three months. On April 19, Tanger Outlet will present Super Science Saturday in the food court from 1 to 4 p.m. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum staff will offer six hands-on science activities for children of all ages. HONORED FROM A7 5 veterans served during World War II discharged in 1946. She was elected mayor for three terms in Richfield, Kan., where she still resides. ■ Grace Simpson Rutherford graduated tom Brighton High School in 1938, joined the U.S. Navy WAVES in 1944 and attended the Naval 'Ihaining Station in the Bronx, N.Y. and Cedar Ealls, Iowa. She served as resident inspector of naval material in Da^on, Ohio, and was discharged in 1945 with the rank of Yeoman Third Class. She lives in Okemos. ■ Regina Kloser Ridley was bom in Massachusetts but has made Brighton her retirement home for many years. She joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in 1943 and served in combat hospital set-ups in Europe. She was a nurse in battle zones tom Omaha Beach to the Battle of the Bulge. Ridley lives in Brighton and participates in holiday celebrations and memorial services with the Veterans of Fbreign Wars in the county. ■ Lyla Spelbring was bom in Clinton, 111., and lived for many years on Briggs Lake. She joined the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1943 and was a motor transportation instmctor at Camp LeJeune, NC. She also volunteered to assist in setting up the Women’s Motor Transport unit in Hawaii. She lives in Genoa 'Township. She continued h e r active service in the Korean War and served as a training officer in the Vietnam era. She went on to earn h e r doctorate to m U-M and taught at Eastern Michigan University, from which she retired with the designation of professor emeritus. She lives in Genoa Township. Reach Lisa Caroiin at 810- 844-2010 or at icaroHn® livingstoncommunitynews.com SYRUP FRO M A7 Sugar shack: Where sap is transformed ter and 2 percent sugar. With help tom the students, Conway tapped into a maple tree and let everyone taste the sap as it dripped into a bucket. “It tastes like syrup!” exclaimed kindergartner Jayden Goldberg. “I like to lick symp,” said his classmate Tbrin Graver. The next stop for the class was the sugar shack in the woods where the sap is turned into syrup. An evapora to r boils the sap to remove the excess water until the proper sugar content of 66 percent is achieved. The syrup is drawn off, filtered and bottled. It takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. “It’s when it gets cooked tha t it tastes like syrup,” said kindergartner Grace Carney. “Watching the sap run down the tre e was my favorite p a rt.” Conway said maple sap is the first crop h a rv e sted in Michigan, which is the sixth la rg e s t producer of maple syrup in the United States. “Sap usually s ta rts to rise between mid-February and mid-March,” Conwaysaid. “This y e a r it didn’t s ta rt until mid-March because it’s been so cold.” Tamblyn said Miller teachers have brought students to Kensington to learn the maple syrup story for the last 20 years, and based on reaction to this visit, the tradition will continue. Kensington Metro park has weekend demonstrations of tapping that will continue until the weather warms to a consistent 40 degrees. The sap requires the fluctuation of freezing and warm temperatures to run. Reach Lisa Caroiin at 810- 844-2010 or at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com i s a c c e p t i n g n o m i n a t i o n s f o r t h e 2 0 0 8 L i v i n g s t o n Y o L U iy o v iLic^Y cu u- This scholarship award recognizes Livingston County high school stu d en ts who a re e n g ag ed in extraordinary community service. Criteria include: ■ Extraordinary community service and voiunteer work. Ail Livingston County high school students are eligible. ■ Leadership roles as a volunteer or elected official. ■ Demonstrated ability to set and accomplish goals The Livingston Young Citizen of the Year will receive a $1,000 college scholarship. Finalists receive a $250 scholarship. PioOS Livingston Young Citizen of the Year Nomination Forni | Nominee’s n am e ________________________________________________________ Nominee’s a d d r e s s _________________________________________________ _ C ity _____________________________________S t a t e ________ Z ip ___________ __ Nominee’s home te lephone n um b e r. Nominee’s s c h o o l_________________ G rad e . School te lephone n um b e r , Nominator’s n am e ______ Nominator’s a d d r e s s . C ity _________________ Nominator’s daytime telephone n um b e r. Sta te Zip. I agree that this nomination may be reprinted in part or in full in The Livingston Community News. N om in a to r's s ig n a tu r e _____________________________ Here’s how to nominate a high school student: □ Completely fill out this nomination form. □ Submit a written description (completed by the student or the nominator) detailing the student’s extraordinary community service activities and the significance of that service. This description shouid not exceed four typed, double-spaced pages □ On a separate sheet of paper, please include a list of the student’s community service references and their daytime telephone numbers. L J The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 Mail, hand-deliver, fax or e-mail the complete Young Citizen nomination package to: 2008 Livi ^ r - The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: rfitzgera ld@liv in g sto n commu n ity n ew s.com ^ T H E L IV IN G S T O N = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S T h e P o lo F i e l d s G o l f a n d C o u n t r y C l u b i s p l e a s e d t o p r e s e n t A n E v e n i n g o f F i n e A r t a n ( d F i n e W i n e Friday, Apr i l 4, 2008 f rom 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM $ 5 . 0 0 f o r m e m b e r s $ 1 0 . 0 0 f o r n o n -m e m b e r s a l s o f e a t u r in g : G o u rm e t C h e e s e f r om M o rg a n & Y o rk , W in e D i s t r i b u t o r s V iv i a n o , V in t a g e , R a v e a n d G e n e r a l W in e & L iq u o r a n d C h o c o l a t e s f r o m S c h a k o l a d 5 2 0 0 P o lo F ie ld s D r iv e | A n n A rb o r Located a half mile south of 1-94, less than 5 miles west of downtown Ann Arbor, just off Zeeb Road. Less than 30 minutes from Canton. Plymouth and Northville. w w w .p o lo f ie ld s .o r g | 7 3 4 . 9 9 8 . 1 5 5 5 X 6 A lO l THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRID AY , M A R C H 28, 2 0 0 8 Livingston County property sales Property sold recently th ro u g h o u t th e county: Note;The information is gathered from county deed records by Transamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati.The listing includes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be iisted more than once because of multipie property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. City of Brighton 890 N orthern Ridge; $247,500. Brighton Twp. 23 Old US-23, S; $117,400. Fowlerville Village 615 Garden Court; $179,000. 726 Pinegate Drive; $128,500. Genoa Twp. 721 Abbington Court; $112,500. 3600 Bauer Road; $216,970. 6648 Cortland Ave.; $161,000. 4332 Gayle Diver; $141,791. 4177 Highcrest; $167,027. 612 Olde Ivy Lane; $137,830. 5515 River Ridge; $725,000. 1062 Sunrise Park St.; $114,664. Green Oak Twp. 11970 Greenway Cir.; $170,000. 8403 Jack Pines; $345,800. 8112 Lee Road; $268,000. 11700 Post Lane; $185,000. ME E T INGS MONDAY MARCH 31 FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave. Details: 517-223-3771. Alternate Mondays. TUESDAY APRIL 1 HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. Hartland Tow n sh ip Hall, 2655 Clark Road. Details: 810-632- 7498. WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 APRIL 3 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30 p.m. G reen Oak Charter Tow n sh ip Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road. Details: 810 -23 1-1333 or www.greenoaktwp.com. OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road. Details: 517-546- 3259. First Thursdays. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Pathfinder S ch o ol Media Center, 210 0 E.M-36, Ham b u rg Township. Details: 810 -22 5-3900 or visit http://hal.pcs.k12.mi.us. First and third Thursdays. 13700 Twelve Mile Road; $210,000. 13700 12 Mile Road; $220,000. Hamburg Twp. 8902 Hamburg Road; $139,982. ,11035 Indianola; $222,500. 10091 Kress Road; $574,000. 4281 Lamplighter; $195,000. 7447 Linwood Drive; $157,000. 5128 Navajo Trail; $202,776. 5621 Navajo Trail; $285,000. 6150 Nottingham Pt.; $398,000. 6108 Pinemont Drive; $169,000. 9100 Riverside Drive; $106,000. 4299 Shoreview; $249,000. 3139 Simsbury; $202,000. 6054 Stonegate; $448,500. 5885 Winans Drive; $210,000. Handy Twp. 4738 Cemetery Road; $95,000. 11115 Garrett Drive; $180,900. 5010 Hogback, N; $25,000. Hartland Twp. 11905 Clair St.; $93,680. 2648 Fenton Road; $171,000. 1410 Hacker Road, N; $808,500. 34 Peterson Drive, W; $147,200. 5273 Pleasant Hill; $105,000. 10079 Ridge Run St.; $178,714. City of Howell 410 Tompkins St., N; $156,000. Howell Twp. 2560 Byron Road; $799,530. 590 Olde English Cir; $875,000. 668 Olde English Cir; $119,900. 690 Olde English Cir; $875,000. 2525 Popple Lane; $302,416. 14 Santa Rosa Drive; $148,000. Iosco Township 11450 Iosco Road; $93,500. Marion Twp. 2836 Blossom Farms; $200,000. 1230 County Farm Road; $179,900. 1500 Triangle Lake Road; $180,053. Oceola Township 4850 Allen Road, E; $154,000. 2784 Musson Road; $163,900. 1377 Oakcrest Road; $29,900. 3754 Rainier Drive; $262,165. Pinckney Village 520 Lee S t; $165,000 Putnam Twp. 1900 Darwin Road; $220,000. 4362 Eucalyptus Way; $332,955. 333 Grayhawk Court; $229,000. 11109 Patterson Lake Drive; $45,000. 11311 Patterson Lake Drive; $183,203. 2883 Saddlebrook Court; $188,000. 11490 Weiman Drive; $116,000. Urtadilla Twp. 15800 Dutton Road; $190,000. 15050 Howlett Road; $253,422. 1730 M-106; $180,000. WHAT A CHILD LEARNS Teach carefully. We can show you how. pM ABOUT VIOLENCE Call 877-ACT-WISE for a free brochure or A CHILD LEARNS FOR LIFE. visit www.actagainstvlolence.org. ©.;■ G L A C I E R H I L L S R E T I R E M E N T C O M M U N I T Y T h e Manor O P E N H O U S E Monday, March 31 st 1:00 - 3:00 pm J o i n u s f o r a n a f t e r n o o n o f t o u r s a n d d e l i g h t f u l r e f r e s h m e n t s ! R .S .V . P. t o E l a i n e : ( 7 3 4 ) 9 2 9 - 6 7 8 2 G l a c i e r H i l l s RETIREMENT COMMUNITY F o r i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l : 7 3 4 - 9 1 3 - 0 7 3 0 1 2 0 0 E a r h a r t R d . A n n A r b o r , M l 4 8 1 0 5 w w w . g l a c i e r h i l l s . o r g FOWLERVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 a.m. Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave. Details: 517-223-3771. First Wednesdays. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231- 1000 or www.hamburg.mi.us. First and third Wednesdays. THURSDAY THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2 00 8 S h a re y o u r n ew s at 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 1 2 F a x :8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 E-mail: J d e e g a n@ liv in g s to n c om m u n ity n ew s .c om > - Athlete of the week: Travis Rife, B2 Recreation events, B2 oS PO R TS 9 If ti I s 1 r JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News H o w e l l s h in e s in c lu b s p o r t s Howell has a history of success in sports that don’t get the spotlight too often. There are plenty of club programs that are excelling behind the scenes at Howell. Wander the halls of the high school and you may find plenty of students who have never even heard of the school’s club programs for figure skating, in-line hockey, girls rugby or equestrian. Yet, they all compete on a championship level. The Howell in-line hockey is the latest success story. The Highlanders won the regular season and playoff championship of the eight-team Kensington Valley In-line Hockey Association this winter. After tying for the regular season title with Brighton, Howell defeated Plymouth Canton, 4- 2, in the championship game March 16 at the Total Sports Complex in Wixom. Many in-line hockey teams play three sessions, but the winter season is considered the “official” season because most schools hand out their varsity letters at that time. The Highlanders (13-3) are continuing a championship trend that most of the school’s varsity sports can’t match. Only a handful of Howell varsity programs, including football (2007)., wrestling (2007) and volleyball (2004), have won or tied for a Kensington Valley Conference title in the past decade. In the past three years alone, consider the accomplishments of the minor sports that don’t compete in the KVC; ■ Howell’s Andrea Best won the state title in the “A” division of Michigan High School Figure Skating in 2005. ■ The Livingston County Berserkers, an all-girls rugby club made up of mostly Howell students, went undefeated to win their first Michigan Youth Rugby Association state title in 2006. Howell senior Krista Tarrant scored the game-winner in the third overtime. ■ Howell’s longtime equestrian coach Debbie Peters won her fourth state championship in 2006 with a Class B title. The others were in 1995, 1997 and 2001. There are a handful of re a sons why the sports do so well. Howell has many athletes to draw from, as one of the largest school districts in the state. Bruce Dziadzio, Howell’s in-line hockey coach, believes in another factor, the “huge parental support” that surrounds the smaller programs. “For us, the players that come out and the motivation they have to win stems from getting support at home, and a lot of involvement from their family and friends,” he said. “They respond by giving their best.” Howell is still basking in the glow of its KVC football championship from last fall. It’s not realistic to expect the in-line hockey players will be celebrated in a similar fashion, but hopefully they get some pats on the back in the name of school pride, too. “It’s human nature to want some recognition,” Dziadzio said. “These boys are no different.” It’s recognition, well deserved. Club program or otherwise. Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Howell In-line team celebrates championship, photo on B2 Springing into laaosse PHOTOS:JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton senior Emily Eberts, left, goes on the attack at a recent practice at Hilton Elementary. New Hartland girls coach ready for future Former Brighton player out to start change toward winning ways BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Christine Hite knows the Brighton girls lacrosse program inside and out. Hite, a former Brighton player who coached on the Bulldog freshman and junior varsity level the past six years, knows the players, the coaches, the fans. She also remembers how the Brighton players viewed Hartland as easy prey. As Hartland’s new varsity head coach, Hite plans to change that perception. “I taiow that when we played Hartland, the attitude was just, ‘It’s only Hartland.’ I want to change that reputation,” Hite said. “I want to put up a fair fight. I realize it will not happen overnight.” Hite said Hartland’s future took a big step forward with the formation of a junior high program that already has attracted more than 35 players. The Eagles compete m Division 2. “Any experience you can get younger than h i ^ school is important,” Hite said. “It will put the Hartland program, finally, on the map for a highly competitive team.” Here’s a look at the upcoming season for the Eagles, Bulldogs and South Lyon Lions: Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Emily Eberts (sr. attack), Claire Carpenter (sr. midfielder), Hannah Krocker (jr. MF), Kelly S E E LACROSSE, 82 Brighton lacrosse players Hannah Krocker, Claire Carpenter, Emily Eberts and Kelly LaChance will serve as co-captains this season. Boys teams look to challenging Novi, each other Area coaches share their outlooks for the coming season BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Novi. It’s the one word that riles up every other Kensington Valley Conference boys lacrosse team. The Wildcats have never lost a KVC game to Brighton, Hartland, Howell or South Lyon. It’s a streak that will end some day. But when? Brighton’s hopes rest on new coach Nate Plecha, who brings inside knowledge of the Wildcats. He played for the Wildcats in the 1990s and coached there the past four years. He’s trying to downplay the rivalry. “I think of it this way,” he said. “If I set the limit to just beat-a certain team, I am limiting their ability to grow. It is just another game on the way to the state finals.” New South Lyon coach Andy Schwing, an assistant the past four years, is taking the opposite approach, putting a bullseye on Novi. “It is our last game of the season,” he said. “Our whole season is building to play against Novi.” The Lions did receive two positive signs last season. The JV team beat Novi for the first time in history, and the varsity lost in overtime in the playoffs. “They saw a t the end of last year that Novi is beatable,” Schwing said. “They always thought Novi, with so many kids to choose from and so many coaches, they were unbeatable. Since it was so close last year, they are really excited to play them again this year.” Here’s a look at the upcoming season for the four local KVC teams: Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Jeff Neely (sr. midfield), Brad Hughes (sr. MF),-Chris Bucola (sr. defense), Dan Spring (sr. goalie). Comment: Plecha, 27, a former Division I player, brings a “high-pressure, fast-paced” brand of lacrosse. The Bulldogs graduated a large group fi-om last year’s 12-3 team that lost in the first round of the playoffs. “A lot of kids are eager to learn. That’s something you can’t coach,” he said. ‘Tt’s up to our coaching staff to bring the information and knowledge, and them to bring the intensity and willingness to learn and grow eveiy day.” Hartland Eagles Key players: John Bemben (sr. MF), Jon Germaine (sr. MF), Mike Moody (sr. attack), Steve Chiapelli (sr. attack), Adam Holka (so. G), Matt Kenwell (so. MF). Comment: Bill Derrick, in his fourth and final year as head coach, sounds like a proud papa when he talks about the program that has grown from 39 players seven years ago to more than 180 players, middle-school age and up. The Eagles (8-12) have 18 seniors, but many of them are rookies to the sport. “This is our last year where we are getting kids that haven’t played before,” he said. Howell Highlanders Key players: Blair Bowman (sr. at- 'I t h i n k o f i t t h i s w a y : I f I s e t t h e l i m i t t o j u s t b e a t a c e r t a i n t e a m , I a m l i m i t i n g t h e i r a b i l i t y t o g r o w . I t i s j u s t a n o t h e r g a m e o n t h e w a y t o t h e s t a t e f i n a l s . ' Nate Plecha, new coach for the Brighton boys lacrosse team, said of Novi. Howell senior Blair Bowman gets low to scoop up a loose ball at lacrosse practice earlier this week. The Highlanders hope to improve under new coach Scott LaRente. tack), Andrew Rodwell (sr. goalie), Jordan Matheny (sr. MF). Comment: New coach Scott LaRente, an assistant last year, takes over a program that is developmentally behind other KVC programs. It’s still a club sport and doesn’t have a middleschool feeder program. The Highlanders, who won just one game in 2007, are going back to basics, simplifying their offensive attack. LaRente said a large, talented sophomore class bodes well for the future. “We will be more fundamentally sound this year than last year,” LaRente said. South Lyon Lions Key players: Nick DiRado (sr. D), Kyle Kaminslg^ (sr. attack), Tyler Corcoran (jr. MF), Tyler Hockey (sr. attack), Cory McLeod (sr. D). Comment; The Lion defense is solid. Their question mark is who will score the goals? “I really like their chemistry,” Schwing said. “My first two lines have been the same since they were fi^shmen.” Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810- 844-2012. KVC girls soccer teams looking to shake up usual alignment Many seek to be strong contenders for conference title BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The pecking order in the race for the Kensington Valley Conference girls soccer crown has been clear-cut for years. Three-time defending Division I state champion Novi stands on a pedestal by itself. The Brighton Bulldogs, with three state runner-up finishes in the past six years, seem to be always nipping at the Wildcats’ heels. The South Lyon Lions, third in the KVC for seven straight years, are tired of working so hard and not going anywhere. Everybody’s looking to climb on and upset the apple cart. With five seniors who already have committed to play college soccer on his roster, Brighton coach Deepak Shivraman likes his team’s chances, despite losing all four games to the Wildcats last year. “We a re bridging the gap,” he said. “We did a great job against them. I can’t remember other teams who gave them as hard a time. We played them consistently four times. We have the opportunity to regain the (KVC) title and the status that we used to be in that top mantle (of programs in the state).” Here’s a look at the upcoming season for the five area KVC teams and Fowlerville: Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Alyssa Curtis (sr. defense), Alyssa Whims (sr. D), Samantha Suter (sr. goalie), Rachel Pitzer (sr. midfield). Comment; Junior forwards Jenny Giegler, Catherine Terrell and Kristina Morell will be expected to help pick up the slack offensively after Brianna Avedisian, who graduated as Brighton’s all-time leading scorer. Curtis and Suter have already signed with Spring Arbor College. Whims will play at Northwood University and Pitzer at Kalamazoo College. Senior forward Tara Pietila will play for Shivraman a t Schoolcraft College next year. “We are a quicker team S E E SOCCER, 82 B2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , M A R C H 28, 2 0 0 8 Howell in-line hockey team a champ • COURTESY, BRUCE DZIADZIO The Howell varsity in-line hockey team won a Kensington Valley In-line Hockey Association championship this winter. In the front row, from left, are goalies Tim Feskorn and Matt Orr. Standing in the back, from the left, are coach Bruce Dunlop, Evan Hansel, Jake Heximer, Ryan Johnson, Hunter Robertson, Chris Dunlop, Dan Dziadzio, Ronnie Plane, Jake Kanclerz and coach Bruce Dziadzio. LACROSSE FRO M B1 Teams seek to improve LaChance (jr. attack), Kelly McClure (sr. attack). Comment: Five Bulldogs have been starting for at least three years. That experience has coach Jamie Francek hoping for a better record than last y e a r’s below .500 mark. The Bulldogs lost to eventual state runner-up Ann Arbor Pioneer in the first round of the Division I playoffs. Goalie Kara Stoltze re turns as the sta rte r but could face some competition for playing time. “We have a lot of new kids coming up who look good and athletic. They fill some holes,” Francek said. H a rtla n d Eagles Key players: Samantha Hall (sr. defense), Hannah Goers (sr. MF), Shauna Meloche (sr. attack), Sarah Short (sr. D). Comment: With 13 sophomores out of 23 players, the Eagles are young and inexperienced. Hite said the group is energetic and has a great desire to learn. So uth Lyon Lions Key players: Tarrah DeBord (sr. MF), Sammy Szegedi (sr. D), Kim Fbc (sr. MF), Kelsey Kaminsky (jr. MF), Shannon Kennedy (jr. goalie). Comment: The Lions (12-3) have eight seniors back from a team that advanced to the Division I regional finals, losing to Grosse Pointe North, 10-9, on a last-second goal. Coach Deanna Radcliffe says her Lions are ready for the next step, if they can shore up their defense. ‘They want to play for the (state) championship,” she said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RUNNING April 5, Brighton Soccer Club 5K, Scranton M id d le School, 8415 Ma ltb y Rd. Brighton, www. brightonsoccer.org.Time:9 a.m. (9:30 a.m. kids fun run). Cost: $20- $25. Details: Heather McNamara, hmcnamara@comcast.net, 810- 227-0811. April 19,4th annual FAB 5K run/walk, Fowlerville football field. Length: 1/2-1 mile runs, 5K. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $20-25. Contact: D enise Tefft, 517-223-3098, cd_ tefft@hotmail.com. April 19, Interact 5K Run/ Walk, Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $1 5-$20. Contact: 517-230-3172, bow en.sw ann® sbcglobal.net. April 26, Running Fit Trail Marathon, Silver Lake, Pinckney Recreation Area, www.trailmarath on .com. Length: 5 miles. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $18-$25. Contact: 734- 929-9027, even ts@runningfit.com. SOCCER FRO M B1 Many veteran players returning this year all over the field,” Shivraman said. H a r tla n d Eagles Key players: Melissa Hogue (sr. MF-D), Erika Logan (sr. G), Morgan Moore (so. MFF), Kassie Ford (sr. F). Comment: The Eagles, fourth in the KVC in 2007, have 10 seniors who want to end their careers in style, including Logan, who had five shutouts last year. Coach Andrew Kartsounes said 10 returning letter-winners provide a balanced lineup. “We have some good depth,” he said. “We can use plenty of players and put some pressure on people.” H o w e ll H ig h la n d e rs Key players: Alison Davidson (sr. MF), Melanie Garr (sr. MF), Natasha Piper (sr. MF), Rosie P ru z in sl^ (sr. DMF), Tahnee Raasakka (sr. D). Comment: Second-year coach Eric Anderson has eight returning letter-winners who be tte r understand his system after a year in it. Senior Courtney Woltman, fi*eshman Leah Simon and junior Paige Topig will be expected to lead the offense. Sophomore goalie Haven Vilminot has all-league potential. “The young players a re excited to be a part of this (team),” Anderson said. “They have the philosophy they will try to work as hard or h arder than other teams. They might not have the best skill, but if they work hard, the season could be successful.” P in c k n e y P ira te s Key players: Marilyn Norris (sr. D), Je ssic a Black (sr. MF), J e n Po e lstra (jr. G), Colleen Cox (sr. D), Maggie Harris (sr. D). Comment: The P ira te s (3-9-5) lost ju s t one senior and welcome back 19 le tter- winners, including every starter. With nine seniors, second-year coach Aaron Humphries has higher a s pirations. “The girls have developed to the point they a re ready to take the next step. It’s time to tu rn some of those tie s into victories,” he said. “We defended well. We ju s t didn’t put the ball in the n e t.” S o u th L y o n L io n s Key players: Kayla Dornfeifer (sr. MF), Katie Williams (sr. G), Lauren Eckler (sr. D), Megan Morad (jr. F). Comment: The Lions (7- 9-3) were b e tte r a y e a r ago than th e ir record indicates. Morad has scored 20 goals the p a st two seasons. The offense scored ju s t 27 goals la st year, a number th a t coach Tracee Senter said m ust “double to be su c cessful.” “As always, we a re looking to push up (in the league). We want to be one of those elite te ams,” Senter said. F o w le r v ille G la d ia to rs Key players: Amber Aldrich (so. MF), Heather Sheldon (jr. D-MF), Anastasia Turner (sr. D). Comment: New coach Kristi Terry, 29, a Howell teacher who coaches volleyball in Fowlerville, takes over a team that won ju st two games last year. She is still sorting out who will play where. Fre sh man Nicole Clark could contribute immediately in goal or as a forward. Goalies Shelby Hegberg (so.) and Alii Simon (jr.) could play defense, too. “I hope to bring some commitment and pride to their program,” Terry said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. J o in th e §QDDre/9\!5®[r c o n v e r sa tio n This is the year you're going to start watching Survivor! You'll want to know how Erik Reichenbach, a 2004 Pinckney Community High School graduate and current Eastern Michigan University art student, does a s one of 20 contestants on the CBS-TV reality show! We've started a "Survivor from Hell" blog so you can sh a re your thoughts about Erik's Survivor experience. :^SURVIVOR FROM HELL We'll update this blog frequently with stories about Erik - past and present - and links to other blogs, forums and news articles about him. Join us every Friday morning for a recap and review of his performance the night before and chime in with your thoughts of how he did and what he has to do to become the "Sole Survivor." w w w .m M v e .c om /liv in g s to n c om m u n ity new s = T H E L IV IN G S ’r o N = — C O M M U N IT Y n ^ | | w 0 N E W S .com P r e s e n ts . .. FORD LINCOLN MERCURY Travis Rife ■ School: Howell High School at the Parker Campus. ■ Local ties: He lives in Fowlerville but attends Howell as a school-of-choice student. ■ Sport: Wrestling. ■ Top sports moment: Beating a Hartland wrestler to help the Highlanders tie the Eagles for the Kensington Valley Conference title in the 2006-07 season. ■ This season: He finished sixth at the individual wrestling state finals March 8 at 103 pounds. ■ Favorite subject: Gym. ■ Athlete I admire: Former Iowa wrestler Cale Sanderson. ■ Academics: 3.0 GPA. ■ Future: He hopes to attend college on a wrestling scholarship. KRUG WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PERIOD. S H O P O N L IN E © W W W .K R U G F O R D L M .C O M 2798 E. GRAND RIVER • HOWELL 517-546-2250 T r io b o w ls 8 2 6 s e r ie s Jim Gibbs, James Paradise and Les Gentry threw an 826 series Feb. 15, which ranks No. 15 nationally, according to the U.S. Bowling Congress. The 300 stories continue to roll in from local bowlers. Tim Rice, the Pinckney bowler profiled on Feb. 22, called to report that he secured his sixth perfect game of the sea; son. Pinckney’s James Paradise e-mailed that his trio team bowled an 826 at Hartland’s Striking Lanes Feb. 20, which likely ranks among the top 10 trio scores in state history. Paradise and partner Jim Gibbs bowled 300 games, and Les Gentry a 226. It ranks as the 15th highest score in the country this season. IN BRIEF Dukes to be inducted Former Howell head football coach John Dukes, a current assistant at Hartland High School, will be inducted into The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 19, at the University of Michigan 'IVack and Field Building. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 8 p.m. Former U-M head football coach Lloyd Carr will be the featured speaker. For $25 tickets, contact Ivan Muhlenkamp at 269-963-4639. Wrestlers earn state honors The Hartland, Howell and Fowlerville wrestling teams have all earned honors as Michigan Wrestling Association Academic All-State Teams. Each had 14 wrestlers who had at least six varsity weighins with combined 3.2 GPAs or better. From News staff reports RECREATION EVENTS ■ Women's-only volleyball - Drop-ins welcome for non-competitive, non-league play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Pinckney. Cost: $2. 810-231-3326. 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GRASS LAKE-1 bdrm. $525/mo. + electric. Has laundry, E-Z in/out to 1-94. (734) 475-9222 Large 2 Bdrm, Sunroom, 1 mi off Rawsonville/94. $725 includes utils. NO PETSIRENTEDim MILAN - Clean 1 bdrm, nice living & dining +sun porch, quiet street. $550 ■Edeposit.No pets/smoke please. 734-434-4193 Old West Side - Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm apt. @ 405 Mosley. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $695 includes heat734-973-9364 1 BDRM, YPSI - off-street parking, no pets. Heat included, laundry. $510 -p deposit. 734-395-2047. 1,2, 3, 4 BDRM. APTS. SalexApts.com 734-484-1510 Great service, reasonable renti WHITMORE LAKE-1 bdrm, heat, appliances, parking, no smoke/pets. $480/mo. 734-455-1487. Ypsilanti E. Side - 1 bdrm apt., off-street parking, utilites included, $550/mo. + security. 734-429-7303_______ YPSI - Rooms, efficiencies 1-2-3-4 bdrm apts., houses. From $400/mo. Call 734-262-1627 YPSI TWP -1 bdrm $450/deposmit o+, $u4ti5li0t isees.c uNreitayr hwy. 248-753-3595 Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent 1 BDRM. - Great location! Walking distance to Depot Town & EMU. Very clean 8 quiet. Gas 8 water included. $750/mo 1 pet ok. Washer/dryer. Call Mike: 734-260-8065 Pinckney 1,527 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 baths, garage, utility room, patio, lawn maint, and snow removal. Pets OK, $1200/mo. Call 810- 602-8887 or 248-924- 4457_____________ Whitmore Lake nice 2 bdrm, washer/ dryer. Lake Access $695. 734-878-6253 Farms and Acreage-Rental Avail 84 acres to be farmed for corn or soy beans. Call Bill (734) 254-9351 Lake Property and Recreational _____ Rental_____ New Penthouse Condo Belleville Lake, 1750 sq' 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 S. LYON - Waterfront bungalow, 2 bdrm, everything new. $750/mo. 517-592-4942 __ ami 1 M O N T H F R E E ! * Starting at $729 3 b e d ro o m s /2 baths Reduced Security Deposit pet friendly appliances included C a l l S u n H o m e s @ 8 8 8 - 2 7 6 - 5 3 0 1 Apply online @ www.41akeview.com Expires 3/31/08 ’Certain restrictions apply ^ 2495355-01 I Willis - 3 bdrms, 2 car garage, no-smoking, $1100/mo. Additional for pets. (734) 323-3890. Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Office Space-Rent Lease to Own Ann Arbor I 3bdrm, 3bath, cul de sac $1395/mo. 517-902-6796. Pleasant Lake,15 mi from Ann Arbor. Lakefront 3 bdrm,1.5 bath.No smoke /pets $950. 734-320-5004 P R O P E R T Y H A S B E E N R E N T E D ! Call Today 734-994-6711 Adoptions BRIGHTON - Grand River/Old 23 area, 1600 or 3200 sq. ft. w/office 8 shop areas: 12x12 overhead door, 3 phase • electric. (810) 229-9708 or (517) 304-4349_____ DEPOT TOWN, Ypsi. Great Retail Space! 900sf • next to the SideTrack restaurant 734-476-1992 1560 sf, w/wood floors, 8 tin vintage ceiling, priv. parking, ideal spot | Ypsi $1300 734-390-2390 Whitmore Lake, 1-2000 I sf office/warehouse, A/C, 10x12 rollup, outdoor storage. 734-320-1549 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental ARROWWOOD HILLS COOPERATIVE Wait List opens April 1st for 1 8 2 bdrm units only. Applications available at 2566 Arrowwood Trail, Ann Arbor, 48105. ® (734) 665-3116 (St Brighton Condo 2 bdrm 1 1/2 bath, 1 car gar, pool, walk to town. $975. (810) 623-0497 Abate 1 mo rent Eastover 6 rooms 1145sf suite, parking , shower. Solarium. 734-662-5599 Downtown loft 800 sq. ft. Completely renovated. Parking avail. Call Randy Maas at (734) 665-6500. E X E C U T IV E S U IT E S First 6 months free w/ 24 month lease.Utilities and parking Included. Please call or email Beth 734-677-3000 ext. 121 or batton@obls.com Office Space for Rent Hi-Tech professional office space available to share on the NE side of Ann Arbor. Furnished, network ready, flexible term. Great for small or start-up company. Contact Grace at 734-930-0009 OFFICE SUITE 1000 sqft AMICK REALTY 734-973-2424 One of a kind lakeview office space for rent. Available Immediately 734 260-5968. Saline- 6059 Saline-Ann Arbor. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, gar, all appis, 1 acre,pets OK $1200. 734-624-8679 SEC-8 OK! West Willow. 3-bdrm, 1-bath, garage, alarm. $750/mo.+$500 deposit. 313-805-6516. MUST SEE!_________ SMALL 2 BDRM HOUSE No smoke, $575/mo. -iutilities. $675 deposit. 734-327-6949 $260/mo 4bdrm 2bath 5%down,20yrs,8% listings 800-619-3816 xR687 4bdrm 2bath $240/mo 5%down,20yrs,8% list- , ings 800-619-3816 xR687 YPSI- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lawn maintenance included. 391 Elder St. $725/mo. (734) 717-3516 ^ Adopt ^ Art teacher 8 video editor yearn to give your baby a loving supportive comfortable, musical, athletic, creative, home. Expenses Paid. Paul 8 Gretel 1-800-990-7667 Lost and Found TRI-COUNTY PET SEARCH LLC: Call us if you lost your pet or have found a pet. (734) 719- 4581 or (734) 845-0178 Find it Here! In the classifieds. Ypsi 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, non-smoking, no pets, garage. Avail. 5/1. $800. (734) 904-5282 YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm, remodeled. Basement, gar. Must seelSec 8 ok,$1000 • -$1375. 734-216-3302. Residential Washtenaw-Rental YPSI - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2- car gar, 121 Devonshire (near Ford Blvd). Pets OK $995/mo. (734) 578-3604 $1750 - Historic Home- New windows, carpet. Located near UM hospital 8 campus. 1 bath, 3 bdrm, 2 car gar. No smoke 734-665-2593 2 9 3 5 M A R S H A L L - A V A IL 4/1 Cozy ranch in quiet SE Ann Arbor neighborhood, fenced yard, full partially finished basement and garage. Walk to two parks! $995/month Contact Judy at 734-665-3443 A/C. 3 bdrm fenced yard garage, near school. Sec 8 Ok.Ypsi Twp, 485-5707 YPSI - Ainsworth Cir. 3 bdrm, A/C, garage, No pets. $900/mo + security deposit. (734) 476-1333. YPSI HOME- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2-car garage. Sec. 8 OK, fresh paint. $1025 /mo. (734) 665-6642. Ypsilanti - 3 bdrm 1 bath, bi-level, 2 car garage,A/C new roof, newly renovated. (734) 429-1461 YPSILANTI - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ranch w/ 2 car garage, newly renovated. 734-429-1461. Accounting and Finance Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Business aixl Franchise Opportunities Child Care Employment Computer and Technical Construction Domestic Employment Wanted Drivers Education Employment Agencies and Services Employment Wanted Engineering Food Services General and Miscellaneous Human Resources Independent Contractors Medical and Dental Office and Clerical Part Time Professional and Managerial Retail Sales and Agents Sunbelt Career Opportunities Volunteers COUNTRY CLUB Ig. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, golf access, quiet area, carport, laundry. 734-717-6095. Ann Arbor- Clean, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,fin bsmt, appliances, fenced! Sec. 8> OK. $1100. 734-890-1447 Ypsi Twp clean 4 bdrm, 2 bth, w/d, ns/np $1,290. Close to U/M,WCC,EMU. cardonp@yahoo.com. Yspi Twp- 3bdrm, 1 bath, house $690-f-Util. Ypsi- 3 bdrm, 1 bath $690 + gas 8 electric. 734-482-8526. Accounting and Financing Dundee condo 2 bed, 2.5 bth, Utilities. Incl. http://761764.rentals.co m/$1025. (443)822-7200 Ann Arbor Dicken School 3bdrm! Fin bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 4 Bdrm/2+ Bath Condo. Ann Arbor (Westside). $1400. (734)417-8642. Excellent Condition! Luxury Condo 1750 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, storage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 Luxury waterfront 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath condo. Ann Arbor schools. No pets please. $1400/mo. 248-763-0649 for appt. A N N A R B O R N E W S COUMH no • CUNNV'ia • COMVIF H ^ (734) 994-6711 3 BDRM, study, ZVs bath, fireplace. Chapel Hill by US-23 8 U/M N. Campus. $1300/mo. 734-994-4087 2,3 8 4 BDRM Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890. Rent or Rent to own. (Sec. 8 Welcome). Rawsonville 8 1-94. 313- 386-8688/ 734-678-4877 Duplex-Rental ACCESS/VIEW LAKE Bright, pristine 2 bdrm. Oak floors. 10 min to city. $799.810-231-5041 ACROSS from Vets Park, 2210 Dexter. 2 bdrm, washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas heat, AC, deck. 734-223-0672 Ann Arbor Duplex, 2 bedrooms, laundry hookup, dish washer, $750. (734)845-1090. Ann Arbor- Large 2 bdrm westside duplex, 1 mile from downtown $900. (248) 563-7500. Ann Arbor W. Side - F ir st M o n t h Free - Bi level, 2 bdrm carport, deck, over 1000 sf. $900 -i- utilities. 734-223-4233. BURNS PARK- 2, 2 bdrm apts. available. Clean, quiet, heat 8 water, washer/dryer included. No pets. $875-$950/mo. Call (734) 323-3691 Chelsea- Lower Ig 1 bdrm in older home, garage, near downtown $800. 734-323-9915 Ann Arbor Georgetown 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, family rm. w/fireplace, A/C, bsmt, 2-car gar, fenced yd. $1800. 7^4-973-2557 ANN ARBOR- Great 3 bdrm house for rent w/option to buy. 836 Bruce, Miller 8 Maple. Hdwd firs, remodeled kit, finished bsmt, fenced back yard w/large brick paver patio. Avail. April 1 $1095-I-utils. 734-368- 5051 or 657-9714. ANN ARBOR HILLS - Fantastic 4 bdrm with European Charm, near famed Arboretum; brick inside wails, skylights, close to downtown; wonderful great room, big back yard, huge master suite, Jacuzzi tub, deck; 3 fireplace; new kitchen with granite tops; 2.5 baths, washer/ dryer, pets welcome, garage, close to buslines, central air, Angell school district- which is best in Ann Arbor; ready now $2750. dsolden@ soldendevelopment.com (734) 260-3600. Residential Livings ton-Rental Huron River 8 Lakeland Trail Access. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, wash/dryer. No pets / smoking. $900 734-647-6184 Rooms For Rent AFFORDABLE ROOMS Furnished kit. 8 utilities. On campus. No smoke. $425/mo. 734-327-6949 Ann Arbor 1 F room 3 bdrm apt at UofM.4/20- 8/31.H208 a/c incl. $500. sdav47@comcast.net ANN ARBOR - Rooms For Rent $350/utillties included. Great Location. 734-665-5552/330-3206. Attn! CLEAN, QUIET ROOM, 1 bik from EMU, Ypsi. $375 includes utilrties. 734-635-7220 AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities, free cable 973-0261; PM EMU Area nice room, share kitchen 8 bath. No smoke/ pets $325. 734-461-6039 A c c o u n ta n t HobbsBlack Architects in Ann Arbor is looking for a full-time accountant. Previous accounting experience and familiarity with MS Excel and Word required. An understanding of design firm or construction industry operations is desired, along with Deltek Sema4 or other accounting software. Must be professional, detail oriented with strong quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to perform in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple competing deadlines are a must. Duties may include project management, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and miscellaneous administrative duties. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Email cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to: jobs@hobbsblack. com. 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The successful candidate will manage work of Union Electrical Trades Journeymen performing construction, maintenance, and repair activities; implement and manage preventative maintenance programs (primarily for emergency/ standby electrical systems including generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supplies, and variable speed motor drives). The University of Michigan offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salaries specifically designed to attract and retain the best available talent. For comprehensive information on this job, benefits, careers, and other job postings at The University of Michigan please see website: www.umlch.edu/~-jobs/ and www.umich.edu/ —jobs/benefits.html Apply and submit resumes through The University of Michigan careers website www.umich.edu/--jobs/ Job posting # 17988, Job Title: Skilled Crafts Sr. or Inter. Supervisor; open from 3/24/08 through 4/7/08. 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This position is responsible for assisting members with deposits, withdrawals, loan applications, account opening/ctosing and account maintenance. Candidates must be energetic professionals who have a passion for sales and a drive to educate and assist members. Must be a goaloriented team player who thrives on challenge. Must have exemplary communication/ customer service skills, and ability to work with members in person and on the telephone. Previous cash handling/sales experience is required. All qualified applicants please apply online at www.mv\^cu.org An Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/DA/ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ M E N T A L H E A L T H F A C IL IT A T O R Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor seeks Unit Facilitators to work with individuals recovering with psychiatric disabilities. The clubhouse is a rehabilitation community designed to provide support & opportunities for recovery. Degree in mental health discipline with state or national reg/cert to provide health care services. May consider individual with exceptional experience. Must be enthusiastic, encouraging, flexible, team player. Good communication skills. Some wknds, eves. £r holidays. Computer skills, food service, housing £r/or employment experience a plus. EOE Employer. Lynn Vinson, 821 7th Street, Port Huron, Ml 48060 by April 4, 2008. Out Patient Technician or Licensed Veterinary Technician. FT or PT for Heritage Animal Hospital Must have experience in veterinary field.For more information visit www.hahvet.com or fax resume: 734-823-5337 PAINTERS WANTED Part-time to full-time. Experience helpful but not necessary. Call (248) 894-2331.______ TWO MS4 AND A TRUCK Retail/Grocery Milan City Market Now hiring for all depts. Experience preferred. Apply at: 825 Dexter St, Milan. No phone calls. SATELLITE INSTALLER - Unicom Satellite is hiring 10-20 professional installers. Benefits & 401 (k). (574) 250-0072. SATELLITE INSTALLER - Unicom Satellite is hiring 10-20 professional installers. Benefits 8 401 (k). (574) 250-0072. SEASONAL P/T DAYSOutside cleaning positions avail. Great pay!!! Apply at Midwest Maintenance Services on Monday or Tuesday March 24th & 5th between 3-6pm. 3704 Trade Center Dr. Ann Arbor, located off Ellsworth Rd. just W. of Carpenter in Ellsworth Commerce Park, (no calls please) Drivers license 8 SS card/ birth certificate are a must. Cleaning positions in Belleville P/T Eves also available. Part-time CSR TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is looking for a part-time Customer Service Representative 20-25 hrs/week $7-10/hr. Please fax resume to 734-741-1133 or apply within at 5864 Interface, Ann Arbor Ml 48103 POLLUTION CONTROL Department. $15 to start. No Cal l eMxpoenr i8e nTcuee sn,e e10d-e5d. . 313-382-6022. P LA C E YO UR C L A S S IF IE D A D online, A N Y T IM E at mlive.com/aanewsads or email us at: newads@annarbomew8.com Secret shoppers earn up to $150 a day. Exp not required. 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Duties include gather and analyze account info,new app entry, renewal/term processing,process endorsement request and other functions as needed.Strong written and verbal comm skills. TAM exp a plus.We have lucrative benefit package incl. health, 401K, PTO. EOE. Please email resume to tbolen@mackadmin.com WRECKER DRIVER, FT. Nights/wknds. Chauffeur Lie. Benefits. Triangle Towing, 734-761-5696 Action Associates is having a Job Fair on Thursday 3/27/08. Many direct hire positions for experienced CNC Machinists, Production Supervisors, Production Planners, Process Engineers, 8 Process Techs. All positions require relocation to Virginia Beach, VA/ costs are paid. Excellent pay and benefits! Call for details today! 810-227-4868 ext 117. Fax resume to: 810-229-5820 or email suzanneo® wskills.com EOE Give Your Career the Healing Edge A s s o c i a t e W i t h TH E B e s t St. Mate’s o/ Michigan is a regional leader in proi'iding advanced specialty care in cardiac, neurosciences, cancer, orthopedics, emergency and trauma care. With 23 specialty centers throughout mid Michigan, we seek ordy the best people to associate u/ith t4s - to provide the healing edge to oU we care for. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the |>o$ition of: MANAGER, Clinical Laboratory: Full-Time, 1st Shift Plans and manages the services of the Laboratory Department. Directs daily operational activities, develops policies, procedures and budgets, ensures departmental compliance with all hospital and regulatory agency codes, standards, rules or policies. Baccalaureate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or appropriate clinical area required. Masters degree in applicable area preferred. Three to five years of progressive Blood Bank experience and (ASCP) SBB certification preferred. To view additional information on this opportunity and apply online, please go to www.stmarysofmichigan.org St. Mary's OF MICHIGAN Equal Opportunity Employer ANN ARBOR HOUSE CLEANERS Up to $10/hour, car required. 3901 Bestech, Ypsilanti. 734-926-0041. Building Web Design Team seeking candidates w/ basic knowledge. 734-714-3078 Want to be a model? Has anyone ever said you should be one? Here's your start. 734-714-3078 WASHTENAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Accepting applications until April 7, 2008 for Storekeeper at Zeeb Road starting rate $22.61 with benefits. Associate Degree in Business or Automotive Technology preferred, minimum 3 years In a responsible position, with purchasing and automotive inventory control preferred. Candidates must have excellent recordkeeping, math, computer skills, Apply in Person at: 555 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday Mail Resume to: 555 N. Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, Ml, 48103 Attn: Mary Knapp Email resume: knappm@wcroads.org An Equal Opportunity Employer Medical and Dental Benefit Specialist (Part-Time) Huron Valley Ambulance has an excellent opportunity with flexible scheduling for an immediate part-time Benefit Specialist position in Ann Arbor. The position will be responsible for working with employees and outside entities to educate, process, and troubleshoot health insurance and HSA issues. This position requires a self starter, with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities with limited supervision. Indepth knowledge and experience in the processing of group health insurance claims, preferably with HSA program experience. Excellent communication and customer relation skills required, and the ability to analyze, investigate, and resolve problematic claims and insurance issues with a pleasant and helpful demeanor. At least two years of experience in benefits or claims processing required. High school degree required or Associates degree preferred. Flexible hours and salary commensurate with experience. Please send your resume and salary requirements to: Huron Valley Ambulance Attn: Recruiting Office 1200 State Circle Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 For more information about HVA, or to download an employment application, visit our website: www.hva.org Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer D/V BSN Motivated, to join MD/ RN team in Michigan's largest 8 most successful infertility program. Fax resume to: IVF Michigan, 734-434-3880 CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER (CDM) Whitehall of Ann Arbor, a skilled nursing 8 rehabilitation center. Is recruiting for a Certified Dietary Manager (“COM"). The right candidate will have current certification as a Dietary Manager 8 experience in the healthcare setting. We offer a competitive wage 8 benefits package, along with an atmosphere of caring 8 respect. Candidates may apply in person at 3370 E. Morgan Rd., Ann Arbor or fax resume to 734-971-6007. CNA's and Caregivers needed. All shifts available. Call Right at Home 734-971-5000. E -M A IL YOUR FREEBIE A D S TO freebie8@annarbornews.com Dental Asst, Saline P/T, Flex hrs,will train. Includes Sat 734-944-5010 DIET TECH Full time/day afternoon position available. Requirements include two year Diet Tech Degree of BS in Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, or related field or one to three years work experience as a Diet Tech; prior experience with calculating nutrient intakes, nutrition screening, basic diet instruction and counseling; excellent computer skills a must. Familiarity with CBORD and/or room service preferred. The Hospital offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please apply online at www.cch.org. Paper applications will not be accepted. www.cch.org Department of Human Resources Chelcea Community Hotp)l*l 778 South Main Streat Chaisaa. Miisii8-1399 www.cch.org Phone: (734)475-3998 Fax: (734)475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer Direct Care Assistant Assist and support special population adults in their home and community. $7.65 total per hr. Call: 734-699-3808, 734-699-6543 Belleville Direct Care Assistant Do rewarding work. Assist special population adults in their home and community. $8.50 per hr. Call: 248-573-5023 S. Lyon, 734-239-0015 Ann Arbor Direct Care Assistant Join the team. Assist special population adults in their home and community. $7.95 total per hr. Call: 734-753- 4804 New Boston, 734- 676-8325 Woodhaven D IR E C T C A R E S T A F F Needed to work with people with special needs in their home. Days, Afternoon 8 Midnight shifts available, weekends required. Applications will be accepted: 3/26/08-4/1/08, 7am-1pm only. Nixon Home. Call Holly, 761- 2936, for directions. D IR E C T O R O F N U R S IN G Whitehall of Ann Arbor is recruiting for a Director of Nursing. Use your excellent communication 8 problem-solving skills to lead the clinical team in its delivery of daily skilled nursing services. Our ideal candidate has Ml RN licensure, exceptional clinical skills, 8 excellent interpersonal skills. Along with a competitive salary/benefits package, we offer on-going education 8 an atmosphere of respect 8 caring. Candidates may apply in person at 3370 E. Morgan Rd., Ann Arbor or fax resume to (734) 971-6007 EOE. E EG Tech FT/PT Ann Arbor Company seeking a registered EEG Tech FT/PT benefits. 1 year experience required. Please send resume to: eegjoba2@yahoo.com H O M E H E L P E R S Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits, 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent 734-424-9598 M e d ic a l Office S ta ff (Experienced) Full time, cooperative team player/s needed for busy front office. Experience w/insurance 8 preauthorization, scheduling, multiple phone lines, 8 medical records. Located near SJMH, flexible hours possible. Compensation depending on experience. Email inquiry, resume 8 salary requirements to apply@painrecovery solutions.com OPTICIAN/MANAGER: immediate opening for Manager with leading optical chain. Excellent opportunity for experienced optician. Excellent starting salary/commlssion/ benefits/401K. Call 1-800-248-2255. EOE. Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner A n n A rb o r , M l Dynamic, private cardiology practice with full service facilities and excellent support staff seeks full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Responsibilities will include both inpatient and outpatient settings. Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years advanced practice experience, specifically in both genera! and/or electrophysiologic cardiology. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials. Interested candidates should submit their resume to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Dr, Ste. 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Fax: 734-712-7313 email: HR@Michiganheart.com P sy c h ia t r ic N u r se Full T im e Responsibilities include: injections, medication monitoring, processing doctor orders, assisting consumers with the development of Person Centered Plan, linking consumers to available community resources, providing and monitoring supports and services according to the plan, and health screening and education. Requirements include an RN degree, along with experience with psychiatric nursing. Resumes and cover letter to: Personnel, Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority, 1040 S. Winter Street, Suite #1022, Adrian, Ml 49221-3867 by March 27, 2008. EOE. Technician/Clerical PT . for busy physical therapy facility in Dexter. PT/FT. No weekends. Experi- ' ence preferred but will train Call 734.426.3768. A dm in is t ra t iv e A s s is t a n t Landscape Co. seeks a seasonal F/T, organized office person. Multi-task position. Responsibilities include AR/AP, heavy phones,typing, filing, proposal processing, scheduling, etc. Strong computer skills a must. 2‘4 years general accounting experience Send cover letter w/ salary requirements 8 resume: Fax 734-434-2830 or info® terrafirmalandscape.net CHIROPRACTIC ASST. Needed. Must be able to work evenings. Will train. Apply in person: 1412 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, Ml. Receptionist, Mon-Fri 8-5 Established Ann Arbor contractor seeks reliable, motivated professional. Benefits: medical, 401K 8 profit share. Resume 8 salary requirement: aacontracting 1 @aol.com Sales/Receptionist Part-time. Must have background in housing (exp. in subsidized housing a plus). Fax resume to Arrowwood Hills Coop, 734-665-2854. Deadline 3/21/2008. EOE. Tre a tm e n t C o o rd in a to r Our busy Ann Arbor area orthodontic office is seeking a dynamic 8 energetic person to fill an immediate opening as a treatment coordinator. The main function of the position is to present, track 8 process patient treatment contracts. Other duties include: Patient contact letters, coordinating insurance billing, scheduling appts, filing 8 answering phones. Must be organized, dependable, self motivated, people oriented 8 have excellent phone 8 computer skills. 32-40 hrs /wk. Orthodontic office exp preferred, pay based on exp. Fax resume to: 734-786-0196. Office and Clerical Scrub Techs: Enjoy the OR hut looking for something outside the traditional scrub tech role? A m e r i c a n E n d o s c o p y S e r v ic e s , In c . OIXI-SITE IVIAIVAGER Livonia, Ml American Endoscopy Services, Inc (AES) is the only endoscopy sen/ice company that neither manufactures nor sells equipment but focuses on providing quality service to our hospital OR sites. We do this through our on-site surgical specialists who assist with equipment operation, plus deaning and maintenance of reusable equipment. ^ improving the quality and productivity of minimally invasive surgiral procedures, we help hospitals and surgery centers to achieve two critical goals: improve patient outcomes and reduce surgery cosK • If you have experience working in healthcare operating rooms • Enjoy working as part of a team • Have a passion for serving customers and identrlying ways to improve service • Are interested in growing your career into new areas of responsibility WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU ! ABOUT OPlNiRTUNlTIES WITH AES’ | Please visit our website for current job openings at www.aesendo.com or fax your resume to 1-800-655-8949 Attn: Recruiter or email to sbowen@aesendo.com /VES offers employees a Competitive Benefits Package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, Life insurance Disability Benefits 401K Retirement Pian with an Employer Match Program, Fted* Spendrig /Accounts Fbid Time Off Advarxement Opportunities and Relocation /Assistance. American Endoscopy Services, Inc. (AES) is an equal opportunity employer. TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR Aunt Millie’s Bakery is seeking a Transportation Supervisor. The job is based in Jackson, Michigan and includes managing 100 daily’ distribution routes in the Midwest. Candidates should possess the following: • Excellent management and communication skills • Previous management and logistics experience is required • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays This unique opportunity offers an excellent and complete compensation/benefits package including; • Excellent compensation • Comprehensive health insurance and flexible spending plan • Generous 401(K) retirement plan • Paid vacations • Opportunity for advancement If you are interested in woridng for a progressive company, then we want to talk with you. Please send your resume and salary requirements to; Aunt Millie’s Bakery Attn: TS 2100 Enterprise Drive Jackson, MI 49203 (No Phone Calls Please) Part Time Employment ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Administrative Associate: Counseling and Career Planning Provide assistance and secretarial support to all department staff and shall also provide information and service to any WCC student. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate and two years relevant work experience and fifteen credit hours in related coursework or the equivalent combination of education and work experience, proficiency in ail of the Microsoft Office 2007 Suite as well as with computerized data systems. Starting hourly rate is $12.99 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is March 28, 2008. Interested persons should send completed WCC application form to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Dr, Business Education Building, First Floor, Room 120, Ann Arbor, Ml. 734-973-3497. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Proof of US citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. For job postings and application materials see our web site at www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ FURNITURE SALES Tyner Furniture of Ypsilanti is looking for a self motivated, enthusiastic Sales Consultant. Part time hourly position. Large showroom with quality name brands. Prior sales experience preferred. Closed Sundays. For immediate consideration, please call Jean at (734)483-4500. L a y o u t/ C o p y E d ito r P/T, up to 25 hrs/wk: 3 full days Fri-Mon-Tues Additional Days Scheduled as Needed For Ann Arbor/Oakland Business Reviews We're looking for a careful but speedy layout/copy editor to play a key role in page production for 2 weekly editions. Right candidate will be experienced at laying out news pages on deadline with layout software (plus for In- Design), and have ability to write headlines and cutlines and trim stories onscreen. Also, some familiarity with Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. Experience using Adobe Illustrator and/or MUve Web blog software valued but not required. Duties include: Deadline page layout of news packages, writing headlines and captions and fact boxes, editing stories for grammar and content, proofreading, basic photo toning, communicating frequently with section editors, and Web posting. This is a position with tons of potential for impact and growth. REQUIREMENTS; College degree; prefer 2 years of professional experience in a newsroom. Excellent references, proven success in layout and copy editing. Candidate needs a solid understanding of journalism, including newspaper layout and editing techniques, ethics and other industry standards. Scheduled hours may vary. Must be a good communicator for highly collaborative office. Submit resume and short cover letter by Wednesday, April 2, via e-mail to Paula Gardner, editor, at paulag® mbusinessreview.com, or Mark Thompson- Koiar, associate editor, at markk® mbusinessreview.com L a y o u t/ C o p y E d ito r ?U, up to 25 hrs/wk: 3 full days Fri-Mon-Tues Additional Days Scheduled as Needed For Ann Arbor/Oakland Business Reviews We're looking for a careful but speedy layout/copy editor to play a key role in page production for 2 weekly editions. Right candidate will be experienced at laying out news pages on deadline with layout software (plus for In- Design), and have ability to write headlines and cutlines and trim stories onscreen. Also, some familiarity with Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. Experience using Adobe Illustrator and/or Mlive Web blog software valued but not required. Duties include: Deadline page layout of news packages, writing headlines and captions and fact boxes, editing stories for grammar and content, proofreading, basic photo toning, communicating frequently with section editors, and Web posting. This is a position with tons of potential for impact and growth. REQUIREMENTS: College degree; prefer 2 years of professional experience in a newsroom. Excellent references, proven success in layout and copy editing. Candidate needs a solid understanding of journalism, including newspaper layout and editing techniques, ethics and other industry standards. Scheduled hours may vary. Must be a good communicator for highly collaborative office. Submit resume and short cover letter by Wednesday, April 2, via e-mail to Paula Gardner, editor, at paulag® mbusinessreview.com, or Mark Thompson- Kolar, associate editor, at markk® mbusinessreview.com M a n a g e r , Part Time Growing Ann Arbor business requires part time manager. People management and computer skills necessary. Phone 734-944-5095 or e-mail dam0559@comcast.net Mental Health Therapist (PhD, MSW or LPC) who is compassionate, ambitious, intending to professionally and financially thrive in a fast growing Jackson private practice. Fax resume to 517-796-4561 AFLAC is seeking selfmotivated, high energy individuals. If you are a self-starter amii have a good attitude, please email resume to: m calvln@us.aflac.com orTax to 734-302-4337. C8C Sports seeks fulltime new/used sales rep. Great opportunity for a Motorsports enthusiast! Aggressive commission structure. Benefits Include medical, dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays. Fax resume to 810-227-1625, email to chad@ccsport.com No phone calls. Customer Service/ Cable Sales! Briarwood Mall - $8-$15-f/hr. Will train good worker. Cal! 517-525-1218. C u s t om e r Se rv ice S a le s R e p Responsibilities-greeting customers, paperwork, explaining company benefits and procedures. 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If you're looking to be a big part of a small team with the opportunity to grow within based on effort 8 desire displayed, send resume 8 references to: P.O. Box 1123, Howell, Ml 48844. Salary'based proportionately on experience or education. Limited travel required. Volunteers N e e d C a s h F a s t ? D o n a te Plasma. $ 2 4 0 th is month. If you mention this ad get a $5 bonus.Tues- Thurs 9-4. Fri 10-4. Sat 9-4 813 W. Michigan Ave. 483-2084 must bring current picture ID proof of address 8 proof of social security number \ ^ e i c h ^ s g Sales & Administrative Livingston County based Media firm looking for exceptional, articulate 8 detailed person for Sales 8 Administrative assistance. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access 8 PowerPoint. If you're looking to be a big part of a small team with the opportunity to grow within based on effort 8 desire displayed, send resume 8 references to: P.O. Box 1123, Howell. Ml 48844. 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I FOR SALE r 11200 Killarney, Onsted Worth the drive. Teak Furniture, Oak Table, Potters Wheel, Master Gardner book collection, rototiller, tools, filing cabinet, general household, and more. 3/9 9-5, 8 3/30 11-3. Conducted by Such A Find Antiques i Firewood and Wood Stoves ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL, AKC PUPS - Vet checked, dews, tails, shots, wormed. Parents on site. Housetrained. References. $375. (419) 787-6354.______ English Springer Spaniel pups - AKC All liver 8 white females $500 (734)426-8904._______ German Shepherd Puppies - registered, 1st shots 8 wormed, 6 wks. $400. 517-926-1033. Assorted seasoned hardwood, 4'x8'x18". $60 delivered. 734-439-0697 or 734-320-2866 Household items MATTRESS Queen pillow top, still in plastic, can deliver $65 248-275-4385 Mattress Set -$125. QUEEN Pillow Top In original unopened plastic w/ Warranty. Del. Avail. (734)721-3799. GOLDEN Retriever Puppies - AKC, 6 wks, M. 8 F., wormed. Parents on-site. 517-879-9932 Golden Retriever Pups- Champion Breed. AKC/ OFA reg. Shots, chips. $750. 734-475-9222 LAB PUPS - AKC, OFA, beautiful, champ lines, vet check, $350/$500 989-865-8682 LABRADOODLES - Sale on labradoodles. $200. (517) 332-5323. OLOSMOBILE CUTLASS 1996 112,000 miles, 2 door, automatic, good condition, BLACK exterior, GREY interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, alloy wheels, radio/ cassette, CD, cruise control, power locks, power windows, tilt, $3000 (517)403-1150. PLYMOUTH NEON '97 90,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition. Red exterior. Grey interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, Air, radlo/cassette. Runs great, much maintenance done already. A few dings, but very solid and dependable $2,350. (734) 944-0479. PONTIAC Bonneville '97 - 210K. Great car, needs transmission. $1000/ best. 734-635-1112. SATURN '92, $2000. TRACER '93, $700. Both look 8 run good (734) 883-3663 SATURN SC '92- Original owner. Exc. car. 5-speed. All power. $2500/best. Urgent! (248) 840-0860 P RI - OWNCD Superior Cadillac Livingston County’s ONLY Certified Used Cadillac Dealer! Superiorc&dillacgmc.com Or call today at (800) 472-1627 Toyota Camry '99- V6, Golden, 97K, CD, ABS, Brand new brakes. $6900. (734) 645-6772 Toyota Camry '03 - 5-speed, 39K, exc.'cond., new tires, $12,500. (734) 971-3710 CHEVEROLET IMPALA 04 103,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, WHITE exterior, BLUE interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, Air, radlo/cassette, CD, cruise control, power locks, power windows, tilt, $6700 (517)403-1150. CHEVY CAVALIER'03- 4-dr, 65K miles, full power, radio, CD, auto, air. $3,900. (248) 636-8484. CHEVY IMPALA '00- Maroon, V6, sunroof, 4 door, 115K. Excellent. $6000. (734) 429-2027 Chrysler PT Crusier '08 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 3K $11,300. 734-484-9901. Toyota Spring Price Break! Financing from 4.9% on select models $ 1 0 0 0 o ff Any preowned vehicle in inventory Mar. 22-31 Only! Prior Sales Excluded Must Present this ad at time of write-up! D U N N IN G T O Y O T A dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Volvo S60 '04 $10,900. 734-669-4433. VW Beetle '04 - Turbo 5 spd, all power, sunroof, leather, heated seats,CD, excellent cond. only 20K $15,500. 734-635-5503. SUVs Jeep Grand Cherokee '99 - $4900 734-669-4433 Miscellaneous Items Fish for Stocking: Most Varieties, Ponds, Lakes, LAGGIS' FISH FARM 269-628-2056 Days 269-624-6215 Evenings Musical Merchandise ACCORDIAN- Beautiful Italian made Rondelli, small with case. $200. (734) 476-0197.______ PIANO FOR SALEKarkauer brand Spinet piano, looks 8 plays in excellent condition. Asking $999 or best offer mailing cao@yahoo. com, (7^4) 913-6288. PARROTS- We need to down size our family of Macaws: Green Winged, Scarlets, Hahns; Yellow Collared. We also have a Nanday 8 breeder set of Sun Conures. 517-673- 5285 (Britton) for info. POMERANIAN MIXES black/white, brown/ white, brown 6 wks, $175. 517-567-8982 Saturn SL1 '95 2 dr. New motor, 11 OK mi. Body in good shape $1975/best. 734-787-9382 E -M A IL YOUR FREEBIE A D S TO freebies@annarbornews.com Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs ROTTWEILER PUPPIES! Show and companion quality. 1 female and 2 males currently available and ready to go home now! Health guarantees provided. Family raised pups! Contact Victoria at (517) 230-0621. Cedar Sauna -2 Person Infared heat, stereo, lighting 8 shielves, 1 yr old, like new, portable. $1500.00. (734)276-9008. MASTER SPA - 35 jets waterfall 3-4 adults, cover 8 lifter. Excelent $1950. (734)677-3136. 329Paul@gmail.com, Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables AQHA Gelding - Sorrel, English 8 Western, potential jumper. 4H last 3 yrs. $3500. 517-404-7162 BOARD - Uncrowded dressage barn, pasture turn-out, big stalls in/out arenas, lessons 995-0092 Horse Boarding, indoor arena, turned out daily. $375/mo. (248)459-9514 ^ec re a tiofl^/ I 'arm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Grafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed 'lursery Stock, Soli, Seeds and Plants 'ets, Supplies, Grooming and Training liding Horses, Equipment and Stables Livestock, Feed and Seed For sale: 2 Nigerian Dwarf goats (born last May). 1 female, 1 male. Both de-horned, blueeyes, white coats. Included w/goats: house, hay bag, hoof trimmer. Great w/kids and other animals. $375. (586) 419-8559 ATV's and Quad Racers Aviation Bicycles, Repairs and Service Boat Docks and Slips Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service Health, Fitness and Spotting Goods Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles Sailboats Skis, Skates and Accessories Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service Pets, Suppiies, Grooming and Training ATV's and Quad Racers Polaris 425 Magnum '96- Winch, plow, chains 8 implements, (734) 426-0477 f ATDhOePyT'r eA s GadR O8 WpaNth CetAicT,! no one wants them tho tMheeye'srhei es'ws eneetw 8 haethrele, tfiucr. black as coal 8 round gold eyes that can pierce your soul. 734-332-1621 AKC Standard Poodle puppies- Born Dec. 23, 2007. 2 adorable black females still available from our litter of 8. Their tails are docked 8 dew claws are removed. Shots are up to date 8 they had their first puppy trim 8 are looking good! Both parents are onsite. House training in progress. They are raised in a loving home environment 8 have friendly, outgoing personalities. $500. (517)655-6600. Black Labrador Retriever, 10 mo. old female, champion line, very loving, great w/kids, housebroken, spayed, all shots 8 obedience school. $400. 734-429-0782 Bicycles, Repairs and Service WANTED TO BUY Recycable bikes. Campus Student Bike ASnhno Ap,r b3o3r6 7M34a-y3n2a7r-d6 9S4t9, . Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Colt HBAR 223 $800. Glock 27, $400 Glock 36 $400 all in great shape many extras. 623-8252 Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service HARLEY-DAVIDSON '04 Low rider, exc. cond, lots of extras. 18K miles. $13,000. (517) 467-6116 We are proud to use recycled newsprint ^utomot/ife BOXER PUPPIES AKC Shots, tails 8 dew claws. Vet checked. Black male $900. Flashy fawn male $500. Taking deposits. Ready April 4th. (517) 563-2038. -.CATS 8 KITTENS!! JjLoving, Healthy, Fixed, Vetted! Come 8 see us @ PETCO's Adoption Center everyday. Planned Pethood Adoption Coordinators will be there. Sat 3/22 8 Sun 3/30 11-3p YOU NEED TO . PUCE A I CUSSIFIED AD AFTER HOURS? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads Place your ad on-line with The Livingston Community News Anytime! Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Services Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Domestic Automobiles Import Automobiles Mechanical Repair and Towing Repairable Vehicles Sports Cars SUV's Trailers Trucks Truck and Car Parts Vans and Buses Vehicles Wanted Automotive Services Earlier deadlines apply. Engines 8 transmissions installed CHEAP! (734) 699-7450 Ford Focus '02 - Only Jeep Liberty '07 - 4x4, 29K, power, mint, $7900. auto A/C CD power 20K 734-330-7533. $12,900.734-320-2514 SPUKIUS m m at S E S I Sale Prices on Q u a lity Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 6 0 y e a r Reputation! '02 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 7 pass, leather, heated seats .....................$6,495 ‘99 MAZDA MIATA 53K mi., one owner, dark green, convertible, clean as a pin....$8,995 '00 LINCOLN LS Auto, sunroof, CD, heated seats................ $9,500 '02 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Emerald green, low mileage, beauty, must see!. .$10,900 '03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4x4. auto, 44K miles, clean...............$11,900 '05 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS Arizona beige, 1 owner beauty, 17K miles.......$13,900 ‘04 MAZDA B 3000 EXT CAB Pick Up 39K, black, auto ... Was $13,995, NOW $12,995 '04 FORD FREESTARLTD 1 owner, loaded w/options, ready for the road..$13,500 06 MAZDA 5 Sunlight silver, auto, balance of factory warranty... .$14,995 ‘07 FORD 500 Auto, FWD, leather, factory warranty. ...JUST $15,900 '05 MERCURY MONTEREY 7 pass., low mileage, beauty,............$15,900 '06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER AWD, tundra wdh tan leather, moon, CD, custom top, 25K mi.................$16,500 '06 FORD EXPLORER 4x4, VS.auto...... $16,500 '07 MERCURY MIUN PREMIER Auto, 4 cy., great gas mileage........... $16,900 '06 MAZDA TRIBUTE Auto, air, just 13K mi $16,900 '06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER White exterior w/black top & black leather, just 11K mi.................$16,900 '07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded. 1 owner, leather & all the options, save thousands... .....$16,900 '07 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER Aulo, 4 cyl, all power, 12K miles............. $16,900 ‘06 MERCURY MONTEGO Auto, FWD, all power, 5K miles............. $17,900 '04 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ULTIMATE Autumn red, 1 owner. 31K miles...............$17,900 '06 MERCURY MARINER Aulo, all power, like new__ ................... $17,900 ‘04 LINCOLN LS V8. auto, moon, leather, chrome wheels, 17K mi..................$17,900 ‘07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Aulo, AWD, leather, moon. 6 disc CD, 14Kmi...$17,900 '05 LINCOLN LS Black on black, V8, only 18K miles...............$18,900 ‘06 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Silver ext., leather int.,heated& cooled front seats, nav., moon, chrome wheels, 11K miles. .................. $21,900 DEMO SALE O P EN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tues., Wed., Ffi. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 S E S I Lincoln-Mercury Ypsilanti (734)482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 12-10 minutes from A2. 2511830-01 Ford Taurus Station Wagon SE '03 157K, $7800. 734-320-2752. Ford Taurus SE '03 50K Sunroof, CD changer, $7200. 734-330-4327. Ford Taurus '07 - Auto, /VC, CD, power, 34K, $9400. 734-484-0949. Trucks Ford Taurus SE '07 Auto CD 28K silver excellent $10,500. 734-476-1476. Mercury Marquis LS '08 • Auto, /VC, leather, 5K, $16,900. 734-484-0949. CHEVY S-10'02- 4.3L, V6, /VC, CD, standard equip, 41K mi. $7200/ best. (734) 699-7221 FORD FI 50 '94- 115,000 miles, $1,500. RUNS GREAT NO HEAT (734) 547-5477. Ford Ranger '99 - $3,600. Isuzu '99 - $2,900. 734-669-4433. Vans and Buses MERCURY MONTEGO '05 - New ]Drakes, new tires. AWD, ABS, heated seats, leather, power locks, power seats, power windows, sun roof, tow package. 80K miles. $10,000. (734) 846-2861. PLYMOUTH NEON 2001, 67000 miles, 4 door, automatic, great condition, air, alarm, cruise control, power locks, power windows, sun roof, $3900. Dealer maintained. cosmas@umlch.edu, (734) 730-1455. Pontiac Grand Prix GT '05 - Black, Leather, roof, $12,500. 734-320-7533. CHEVY VAN 1500 '97- Hl-top, TV, DVD, 105K mi. Looks 8 runs good. $3100. (734)717-9186 Chrysler Town 8 Country '06 - Auto, /VC, 30K, $10,700. 734-484-0949. FORD E250 CARGO '03 - Excellent condition. 63K mi. $12,500. 734-481- 0942 or 248-722-0078. Honda Odyssey '99 - 1 owner, aependable transportation $4,000. Call 734-327-6949. H o n d a O d y s s e y '0 3 $10,900. 734-669-4433. Import Automobiles '08 CIVIC LX 2DRM anual WAS $17,395 Stk.#80146 DUE $2,563 FG1168EW '08 RIDGELINE 4WD RTL WAS DUE $33,725 $2,666 Stk.#80182 YK1658EW '08 ACCORD LX 4DR Automatic WAS DUE $21,795 $2,564 Stk.# 80461 CP2638EW '08 ODYSSEY LX BUY $j|lAlA£3lM« WAS DUE $26,495 $2,558 Stk.# 80465 RL3828EW 810-494-6100 • 8294W.Grand River-at i-96 www.brightonhonda.com Exit 145 O p e n S a tu rd a y s 10 am “ 3 pm **Limited term, *Alf pricing and payments + tax, title, license, destination, with approved credit. 2530600-01 Civic lease 24 mos. term, 12K mpy. Accord 36 mos. 12K per year, Ridgteiine 36 mos. 12K mpy. Prices valid through 3/31/08• .2.530600-02 ACURA TL Type-S 02 40900 mi, 4dr, auto, excellent, leather, $12,800 new tires brakes spoiler (734) 657-1261 HONDA Odyssey Touring 05 68K miles, 4 door, automatic, excellent condition, Silver exterior. Black interior, 6 cylinders, Loaded including CD changer, DVD, NAV. heated seats, leather, satellite radio, sun roof, run flat tires $22,000. (734)368-0040. OLDS SILHOUETTE '02- Excellent condition! New AC! Loaded,98K,1 owner $6800. (734) 433-1642 HONDA ACCORD '99 94K mi, new timing belt 8 water pump, 1 owner. $6,500. (734) 255-1250 Vehicles Wanted HONDA ACCORD LX '01 138K, new timing belt, runs great, one owner $6200 (734) 646-1526. Advance H 8 W Towing - Top $ Paid for junk cars. Free towing. 7 days, 7am-8pm. 734-223-5581 P l a c e v o u i ' = THE LIVINGSTON = ■ m w W Y W M I a d N O W ! C O M M U N I T Y I H W W W i I V T l t r ' I L l l / Q To sell your used items quickly with The Livingston Community News 420 W. 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Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News March 28, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-03-28 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4473">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to March 28, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. F R I D A Y , A P R I L 4 , 2 0 0 8 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Perfect for potholes T h i s w i n t e r y i e l d e d a b u m p e r c r o p o f r o a d c r a t e r s L What do you think? Share your opinion about road conditions at our online edition: m liv e .c om /liv in g s to n com m u n ityn ew s miive .com BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News If you were looking to “grow” a good crop of potholes, you’d be hard pressed to find a better growing season than the winter that was just put to rest. With four or five freezeand- thaw cycles, the winter of 2007-08 was a beauty for creating ju s t the right conditions for potholes to pop up on state, county and local roadways from Hartland to Fowlerville. Livingston County Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine says potholes are caused by warm-ups followed by snow. “A combination of rapid (up-and-down) temperature change and a lot of moisture combine to cause pressures that cause breakage where pavement cracks - the ice cube tray thing,” Craine says. “(In such situations) potholes become inevitable.” Unfortunately, the Band-Aid used to “heal” the potholes - a cold patch of polymer-modi- S E E POTHOLES, A 4 Community initiative I Officer Michael Dunn talks with Denise Down, owner of Down Home Interiors in downtown Howell, during a stop on his community policing beat. JAMIE CHAR8ENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell Police reach out O f f i c e r s , n e i g h b o r s w o r k t o g e t h e r f o r s a f e t y BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Howell Police officers are pounding the pavement and knocking on doors to share the department’s new message: “Help us help you help yourselves.” It’s a message from Howell Police Chief George Basar, and the foundation for the department’s new community policing initiative. “Policing a community is bigger than law enforcement,” said Basar, who joined Howell’s department in 2006. “It’s about preventing neighborhood crime and decay.” Basar, who spent 31 years with the Ypsilanti Police Department, seven as chief, oversaw the community policing effort there for seven years before it fell victim to city budget cuts. “A lot of the community outreach programs were working, but orte by one, the programs began to fall off because we ju st didn’t have the funding to staff them,” said Basar. Fortunately for the community, relationships between the police department, the neighborhood associations and businesses were already strong so they were able to continue their “customer service philosophy,” at least in part. According to Basar, getting officers out of their cars and into the neighborhoods serves three purposes: It opens the line of communication between the police department and those who live or do business in the city, it encourages neighbors to talk among themselves and it puts law breakers on notice. “The bad guys pay attention” to officers walking around and neighbors looking out for one another, said the chief. “It’s called natural surveillance. S E E POLICE, A 4 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Those traveling southbound on Hunter Road off of Hilton Road in Brighton Township must travel in the northbound lane because of the condition of the roadway. Multiple freeze-thaw cycles this winter caused the problem and lack of money is hindering road repairs, according to officials. Hamburg Twp. board reins in Supervisor Pine Clerk, treasurer and 2 trustees vote to limit her powers in several areas BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Supervisor Cindy Pine’s authority to represent Hamburg Township on certain committees and projects has been taken away by the township’s Board of'Boistees. Voting 4-2 at a special meeting earlier this week, the board decided that Pine no longer will oversee the township’s utilities department and water and sewer projects being conducted through that department. She also no longer serve on the township’s personnel committee or represent the township in joint projects with Livingston County and neighboring townships. Clerk Joanna Hardesty, Treasurer Roberta Balon-Vaughn and Trustees Pat Hohl and Chuck Menzies voted for the resolution that relieves Pine of these duties. Pine and Trustee Mike Bitondo voted against it. Trustee George Majoros was absent. The duties taken fixjm Pine and reassigned to other board members are not required by law. While Pine claims the action is politically motivated, board members said taking them away from her is necessary because of her “unwilling- Hamburg Supervisor Cindy Pine: On Monday, the board circumscribed her duties. ness to follow board mandates.” They said Pine has exposed the township to serious liability through her dealings in easement acquisitions, contract negotiations and employee issues. “She’s defying the board that’s trying to protect her and the to ^ s h ip fi-om a lot of trouble,” Hohl said. Many of the issu e s could not be discussed in an open meeting, Hohl said, because they involved attorney-client privileged information p re viously discussed in closed sessions. However, Balon- Vaughn brought up h e r conce rn s with P in e ’s oversight of the township’s proposed municipal wa te r d istric t along the M-36 corridor. “T^e management just is not there,” Balon-Vaughn said. Pine defended h e r job performance in a written sta temen t she re ad aloud. It cited h e r accomplishments, such as helping to c re a te a fair pay s tru c tu re for em- S E E HAMBURG, A 4 Details of action taken by Hamburg board, A4 F o w l e r v i l l e c o l l e c t i o n a g e n t w o r k s t o b r e a k d o w n i n d u s t r y s t e r e o t y p e s JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Richard Brownlee of Fowlerville was recently elected president of the International Association of Commercial Collectors for 2008. 'Find a common ground'with debtors, says new association president BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Richard Brownlee of Fowlerville goes to work every day to bre ak new ground, though he is not in construction trad e s. He is a commercial collections agent, who also is working to bre ak down industry s te reotypes. For his efforts, his experience and his willingness to advance the industry, the 44- year-old will se rv e as p re sident of the International Association of Commercial Collectors for the coming year. According to Tim Smith, spokesman for the a ssoc ia tion, Brownlee was chosen by the board in February because of his level-headedness and outreach efforts. “You need to be able to maintain the original re la tionship between the collector and debtor,” said Brownlee, adding th a t the industry is hampered by negative impressions and a handful of overzealous collection agents. Brownlee, a 24-year ve te ran of Central Mercantile Collection Service in Brighton, believes “you cannot collect through manipulation. You need to be able to talk to people as people and try to find a common ground th a t gets everyone taken care of.” While his company deals in business-to-business collections, he said the same principles c a rry over to the individual sector. “I believe th a t most people want to pay th e ir bills,” he said. “I t’s often a m a tte r of sh e e r economics and a person’s ability to pay.” Brownlee en te red commercial collections a fte r graduating from Howell High School. “I t was ju s t dumb luck,” he said th a t brought him to the business, though over the years, it has become a passion.. A position th a t combines sales, the rapy and finance, Brownlee said he gets to “help people” daily and earn a paycheck in the process. “There is no limit to what you can accomplish in a day,” making it a perfect job for self-starters, he said. Brownlee has moved up the corporate ladder to vice p re sid en t of operations, overseeing a full-time staff of 13 serving 1,600 clients, while still finding the time to serve his professional organization. His p re sid en tial post comes a fte r seven y e a rs on the agency’s executive board. “Increasing membership in the organization” is the new le a d e r’s primary job duty, he said. The group recently completed a threey e a r strategic plan, in which the need to bolster membership was identified. lACC has 450 members. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at 8 i 0-844-2003 or lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com. Richard Brownlee ■ Residence: Fowlerville. ■ Age: 44. ■ Family: Wife of 16 years, Sheryl, and adult daughter, Danielle. ■ Occupation: Vice president of operations for Central Mercantile Collection Service in Brighton. ■ F ree-time pursuits: Golf, hunting and fishing. "I'm not very good at any of them but I enjoy being outside, out from behind a desk." ■ Service: Recently elected president of the International Association of Commercial Collectors. ■ Philosophy:"! still believe you should live by The Golden Rule - 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.'" INDEX Achievers A8 Calendar A9 Livingston Life A7-A10 Retail Report AS Rick Fitzgerald's column A7 Scrapbook A8 Sports B1-2 Volunteers A9 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Chilson Road to close Chilson Road will be closed beginning Monday east of Swarthout Road - ju st east of the railroad tracks - in Hamburg Township for culvert deck repair work. The closure is necessary to replace crumbling concrete on the outside edges of the deck. According to Livingston County Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine, the road will remain closed between Swarthout Road and Navajo Trail for about two weeks, reopening by April 21. The repair consists of removing and replacing portions of the concrete deck and the damaged guardrail. The estimated cost is $75,000. The affected section of Chilson Road carries about 5,300 cars on an average daily basis. The culvert, which carries Chilson Creek under the road, is about 75 years old. The short closure period will not require a posted detour, Craine said, adding motorists can determine their alternative route. It is expected that most through traffic will use Pettysville Road and M-36. - Tom Tolen INSIDE Academic defense New program combines karate and homework for students in Fowlerville. A7 Calendars in synch School districts agree to a common calendar. A3 Time to eat? Three new Brighton-area restaurants in the pipeline. AS Spring games Local athletes preparing for track, softball and baseball seasons. B1 A 2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 4, 2 0 0 8 nr [ it' mmmm B r i g h t o n c i t y b u d g e t o u t l o o k g r i m $ 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 m u s t b e c u t , c i t y m a n a g e r w a r n s BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Brighton city officials could be faced with decisions on freezing wages, cutting conference travel and trimming the number of capital improvement projects as it faces an austere budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. In a memo to the. City Council, City Manager Dana Foster called it “the toughest and most challenging budget preparation process in the 16a years that I have served as Brighton’s city manager.” Foster says that in order to balance the budget the city may have to consider wage freezes for both union and nonunion employees, slash the number of capital improvement projects and eliminate or reduce discretionary items such as mayor’s exchange day and outof- state conferences and staff training. Wage freezes for unionized employees would require the unions’ approval to reopen contracts. The total proposed budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year is $20.9 million and the general fund budget is $8.8 million - a decrease of 3.3 percent over the current year. Foster says nearly $500,000 in cuts must be made. Foster says the proposed spending plan marks the third straight year that projected revenues will be lower than expenditures and the city has had to borrow from its fund reserves to balance the budget. While Foster is not recommending layoffs, he is leaving the door open on tha t action for the future. Foster says a recently vacated police officer position will not be filled with a new hire, and the Brighton High School police liaison position will be eliminated unless the city can get help from the school district or surrounding townships to fund the position. If the liaison officer program is ended, Foster will recommend reassigning the officer to fill the vacancy. , “In th e longer term, if we don’t get some improvement in the revenue base we will have to look a t possible, layoffs,” Foster says. The city is p,rojecting a 2 percent decrease in general fund revenues for next year and a 7 percent cut in spending. “It’s a tough budget year in Brighton,” says Mayor Kate Lawrence, stressing every municipality in the state is having similar problems. “The staff and council have been tightening our belt,” Lawrence says. “However, the services people have come to expect from the city will still be delivered.” Brighton continues to rely heavily upon property taxes to fund essential services. For the coming year, 73 percent of projected revenues will come from the local property tax and only 8 percent from revenue sharing, which continues to decline. On the spending side, a t 27 percent, the police department takes the largest chunk of the budget, followed closely by public services a t 25 percent. The operational millage levy will be the same as last year. The debt millage will go up slightly. “It’s a tough time for city residents and all taxpayers, and we’re trying to keep that in mind.” Lawrence says. Even with the cuts, the projected year-end fund balance, a t 17 percent of the budget, will be below the policy objective of 20 percent to 25 percent. ’ Residential property taxes account for 52 percent of the city’s tax base, 34 percent is from commercial uses and only 6 percent comes from industrial uses. The loss of the Brighton Interior Systems plant has not helped that situation. The auto parts plant at one time employed 500 but pulled out last fall, leaving only a warehouse operation employing few workers. The estimated net tax loss to Brighton will be $38,000 this year alone, says City Finance Director Dave Gajda. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. B r e n n a n f i l e s f o r f u l l t e r m o n b e n c h ELECTION 2008 From News staff reports Theresa Brennan, the 53rd District Court judge, has filed the paperwork needed to seek a full, six-year term as a Livingston County District Court judge. Brennan was originally named by Gov. J e n nifer Granholm in 2005 to re place Judge Michael Hegarty after he died. Brennan then defeated Howell attorney Jay Drick the following year to fill the re maining two years of Hegarty’s term, which expires this year. According to Livingston County election supervisor Joan Runyan, as of March 25 the Novem- Brennan was the only candi- ber general date to have filed for the posi- election, tion. The deadline is April 29. The 53rd If a primary is necessary. District it will be Aug. 5. In order to Court vahave a primary election, .cancy is the there would have to be can- only county didates for more than twice judgeship the number of positions on , to be dethe ballot. The top two finish- cided this ers would then square off in year. B r e n n a n New network Here are some of the ways Fowlerville schools will make use of a new highspeed, fiber-optic computer network to be installed with partners, the city of Howell and Livingston County: ■ LESA: improved access to additional curriculum resources and distancelearning opportunities through the Livingston Educational Service Agency and other regional agencies. ■ Howell: Inter-connection of remote facilities and better communication. The city would be able to use the fiber-optic connection to install a centralized Internet telephone system. ■ Livingston County: Improved communication through Internet telephone services among all three participants. The network also gives the county some redundancy for its wireless network within the county. Source: Fowlerville Community Schools Technology Director Grace Damerow. Fiber-optic deal a boon to Fowlerville Cable system will link schools, government BY LINDA THEIL News Special Writer The Fowlerville school district will take a leap forward in technology under an agreement to install high-speed, fiber- optic cable service to link schools and other local units of government in a new regional computer network. To commemorate the agreement last month. Technology Director Grace Damerow gave each member of the Fowlerville Community Schools Board of Education a pair of funl^- framed glasses in tribute to the board’s vision. The Livingston Cooperative Regional Wide Area Network Interconnection Agreement binds the school district, the city of Howell and Livingston County in the project. The fiber-optic cable will provide super-high-speed Internet access and Voice Over Internet Protocol telephone service to all the members of the network. The new network will allow transmission of data at a speed 1,000 times faster than at present. Fowlerville Superintendent Ed AlVerson said the project is a tremendous opportunity for Fowlerville schools. “It’s historic that w'e have Fowlerville, Livingston County and the city of Howell working together on a fantastic project that saves them money,” Alverson said. The fast Internet service will allow students to take interactive online courses through the Michigan Virtual University, will let foreign-language students communicate online with students in other countries, and will enable online field trips. The connection also will provide administrators access to services at Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency, and off-site back-up of vital data through a fast connection with the Livingston Educational Service Agency. Both are intermediate school districts for Wayne and Livingston counties, respectively. Damerow has spent a year working with the network partners and lawyers designing tjie project. “Having the greatest impact on academic achievement by giving students all the resources they could possibly dream of is our goal - our top priority,” Damerow said. She hopes the first leg connecting Fowlerville schools to LESA will be in service by June. Low bidder Amcomm Telecommunications Inc. will install the above-ground cable along Grand River Avenue at a cost of $235,000 to be shared by all three partners. The district’s share of the total cost will be approximately $178,000, including $14,000 in preparatory expenses. The cost will be paid with ftinds from the 2004 bond issue. Operation and maintenance costs will be paid out of the school district’s technology budget. IN BRIEF Hamburg Township Cat litter causes sewer overflow Clay-based cat litter was the cause of a blocked sewer line that caused 50 gallons of sewage to overflow March 30 in the Winans Woods subdivision, said Clerk Joanna Hardesty. 'The spill was isolated to Alta Vista Drive, between Winans View Court and Top View Lane, and did not drain into any bodies of water, Hardesty said. The blockage, which was caused when the litter was apparently flushed down toilets, had to be pre ssured out, she said. Hartland Township Cromaine Library needs candidates Cromaine District Library is in need of candidates interested in serving on its board of trustees. There are currently fewer CEmdidates than available positions. Five trustee positions are to be filled. Three are for four-year terms and two are for two-year terms. Anyone interested should contact Je anne Smith, interim director, by April 25 at 810-632-5200 or jsith@cromaine.org. Howell Positive People to host school forum Positive People for Howell Public Schools will host a community forum on public school funding from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Livingston Educational Service Agency building, 1425 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell. The program is being led by LESA Superintendent Scott Menzell. Participants will learn about and discuss school funding, specifically the current “2X” school funding formula that is up for approval at the state level. A question-and-answer session follows the presentation, and informatipn on how people can e-mail, write or visit state representatives to address the funding of Livingston County schools will be handed out. Pinckney Water rates up to offset deficit Water rates in Pinckney went up 3 percent on April 1 to help the village offset a rising deficit in its water service operations and maintenance ' budget. The increase, from $1.85 to $1.91 per 1,000 gallons used, will cost the average water user about $1 more per quarter, village officials said. The village’s auditor had predicted a deficit of more than $100,000 in the fund by June 2009 if ra te s remained the same. Village officials also have repealed the village’s past fire service connection charges in favor of quarterly charges. Danosky gets stellar evaluation Pinckney Community Schools Superintendent Dan Danosky has received anothe r stellar evaluation from the district’s Board of Education, which has agreed to extend his contract through June 30, 2011. “Dan listens well and he communicates well with people,” said board President Anne Colone. “He also looks at the needs of our students and addresses how they can be met in an innovative way in these times of budget cuts.” Danoslg?, who earns $125,000 a year plus a $450- per-month car allowance for district travel, will not receive a pay raise. Catch-Up Cafe seeks volunteers Catch-Up Cafe at Navigator School needs adult volunteers. Open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, the cafe provides a place where the school’s fifth- and sixth-grade students may go during their lunch period to get homework done or catch up on their reading. Scheduling is flexible. Call Karen Spearin 810-231-4280 to volunteer. From News staff reports L E T T E R S Pheasants Forever thanks supporters Livingston County Chapter No. 465 of Pheasants Forever would like to thank the 85-plus donors for their generous support in this y e a r’s fundraising banquet on Feb. 22. We look forward to your continued support again next year. Jim Baughn, banquet committee Headlee burden is adding to our woes What’s wrong with this picture? This year I received my “Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation and Property Classification.” I was thoroughly confused about the conflicting information. In short, my taxable value went up $1,810, while my a s sessed value went down $7,913. I called the office of Charter Township of Brighton, office of the assessor. The office indicated tha t increase of taxable value was due to the Headlee amendment. In my simplistic thinking, if the assessed value goes down so should the taxes. In the face of what is happening to our economy, a tax ra te increase does not make sense. We are in the midst of a “recession” bordering on a “depression,” despite what the White House says. Mortgage foreclosures are at an all-time high and it looks ( Write us Send correspondence to: Letters, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, 48116. Fax to (810) 844-2040. E-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews. com. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. like more will occur with these added taxes. More people are out of work or working at marginal wages, which means they have less money to spend on survival. It does not look any b etter with companies going into bankruptcy, moving out of state, and moving out of the country. Our savings are disappearing with the bottom dropping out of the stock market. Retirement funds invested in the employer’s company a re lost when the company closes its doors due to bankruptcy. The silent thief is the drop in the U.S. dollar on the world market. What money we have left will buy less. Our officials need to look a t where we a re going as a country. We a re moving to a “debtor” nation. Gas prices are aimed at $4 per gallon to feed the highest profits ever achieved by the oil monopolies. The consumers are faced with choices for needed transportation and. survival and faces additional drain on limited funds. We are a t the age of increased medical needs. The drug program and medical co-pays have increased the fiscal load on the consumer and off the sta te and federal government. In short, we are all paying more, if we can, and getting less. The uninsured and under employed can only follow the advice to the Biblical Job, “Why don’t you curse God and die.” Recently, my doctor directed me to have a medical test. My share was $200. I had to look twice to see where th a t money would come from. Those without incomes and limited incomes may have to do without and suffer the consequences. The Headlee amendment is not responsible for all these problems, but c ertainly adds to the growing problem. When all else is failing, a drowning person does not need a cup of water when he is going down for the third time. Officials need to look at the Headlee amendment and see if it has outlived its usefulness and needs to be trashed, amended, or fixed to protect all citizens in Michigan. Local, state, and federal governments have to learn to live within its means, or cut back as is necessary, ju st like the citizens have to do with additional tax burdens. Earl W. Downing, Brighton Twp. TMZ Farm has contest asking community to name buffalo calves What do you name a buffalo? The owners of th6 TMZ Farm want to know. The farm at 2324 Patterson Lake Road near the hamlet of Hell, is expecting 40 to 50 buffalo calves this year and people are invited to help name them. Forms for the 2008 Baby Buffalo Naming & Coloring Contest are available at Pinckney IVue Value Hardware, 114 W. Main St., Pinckney. They must be returned in person no later than July 4. Pictures will be displayed in the hardware store this summer. Everyone submitting an entiy gets a prize. Contest winners will receive special prizes, including a visit around the farm aboard one of its buffalo touring wagons that will begin running in the fall. Details: 734- 878-2000. «■ IMF 1 fV|\r,M(>\ C O M M U N IT Y N E W S Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879. Main office: 420 W. 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Input from administrators and teacher unions from Brighton, Fowlerville, Hartland, Howell and Pinckney schools helped put it together. “This will be good for all of us,” said Janet Sifferman, Hartland Consolidated Schools superintendent. “There’s always been talk of a common calendar but we never could come up with one. I’m excited it’s finally come into being.” A state law signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm last fall mandates that an intermediate school district, in cooperation with its constituent districts, set a calendar that aligns everyone’s winter and spring break dates starting with next school year. Those schools with calendars already in place for 2008- 09 don’t have to follow the common calendar until the following year. Fowlerville is the only district here with an approved calendar for next year. Its winter break is the same as the common calendar, Dec. 22-Jan. 2, but its spring break Common calendar Beginning next year, Livingston County's five traditional public school districts will follow a common calendar for winter and spring breaks only. Because it already had adopted its calendar for 2008-09, Fowlervilles' spring break schedule is a little different next year. These are the schools' common break times for the next five years. ■ 2 0 0 8 -0 9 : Dec. 22-Jan. 2 - winter break for all; April 3-10 - spring break in Fowlerville; April 6-13 - spring break in Brighton, Hartland, Howell, Pinckney. ■ 2 0 0 9-1 0 : Dec. 23- Jan. 1- winter break; April 2-9 - spring break. ■ 2010-11: Dec. 23-31 - winter break; April 4-8 - spring break. ■ 2011-12: Dec. 23-Jan.2 - winter break; April 6-13 - spring break. ■ 2012-13: Dec.24-Jan.2 - winter break; March 29-April 5 - spring break. Source: Livmgston Educational Service Agency April 3-10, is just off the common calendar’s spring break of April 6-13. The Livingston County Community Alliance is using this picture to let parents know that the family's kitchen is one of the easiest places for kids to get access to alcohol. COURTESY. LIVINGSTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE [ The Easiest Place Get Beer is right next to the milk. One of the easiest places fcr kids to get alcohol is in your own kitchen. Take stock of your supply. No one can drink much if they can't get it Keep Alcohol Out of the Hands of Kids. ] Alliance warns o f alcohol in home Often that's the easiest place for kids to get it BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The e a sie st place for kids to access alcohol is in th e ir own homes. Th a t’s the message the Livingston County Comrnunity Alliance is sending out in its campaign called “The E a sie st Place.” Kris Nelson, a social worker and youth prevention specialist, said p a ren ts need to unde rstand th a t the e a sie st place for kids to get b e e r “is right next to the milk in your own kitchen.” A liquor cabinet or a b a se ment or garage refrigerator stocked with b e e r also is an easy ta rge t, she added. The Community Alliance suggests p a ren ts ask th emselves ju s t how easy it is for kids to access alcohol in th e ir homes and recommends talking to children about drinking and the risks including problems with brain development, addiction, accidents and legal consequences. The Community Alliance is a nonprofit organization made up of re p re s e n ta tives from local businesses, schools and agencies who a re concerned with the high ra te of alcohol, tobacco and drug use among young people in Livingston County. Opportunities for u n d e rage drinking also include unsupervised pa rtie s, bonfires, and sleepovers. The Community Alliance warns p a ren ts th a t alcohol use by adolescents leads more rapidly and more fre quently to addiction than Who to call? Here are some community resources to call on if you suspect alcohol abuse: ■ A lan o Club: 810-229-8110. ■ B rig h to n Hospital: 810-227-1211. ■ L ivin gston F amily Center; 810-231-9591. ■ L ivin gston Co u n ty Catholic Social Services: 517-545-5944. ■ L ivin gston Co un ty C om m u n ity A lliance; 517-545-5944. for adults. People who s ta rt drinking before the age of 18 become addicted a t much higher ra te s than those who s ta rt drinking later, and tha t alcohol in te rfe re s with the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth of children and youth. The Community Alliance advises p a ren ts to: ■ Make su re kids know what you expect from them regarding underage alcohol use and se t rule s with clear consequences and follow through consistently. ■ Think about where alcohol is kept in your home and how much you have on hand, and monitor your supply- ■ The National Institu te on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says th a t by the time young people reach eighth grade, nearly 50 pe rc en t have had a t le a st one drink, and more than 20 pe rc en t have been drunk. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. C o a l i t i o n h o s t s t o w n m e e t i n g i n H a m b u r g T w p . From News staff reports The Pinckney Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking will host a town hall meeting April 10 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Hamburg 'Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. It’s one of two area meetings in the next couple of weeks - the other is in Dexter April 15 - that have been set up by a collection of health agencies to identify and discuss strategies for reducing under age d i s k ing. T he Pinckney-area meeting, part of Alcohol Awareness Month in April, tvill alert the community to new research on the risks of underage drinking and discuss ways the community can take action to stop it. Parents, teachers, officials, youth and other community members are invited to participate. Substance abuse and health experts will use information gathered for a new report - “Underage and Under the Influence: The Alcohol Climate in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties” - to stimulate discussion. The new study shows that the alcohol motor vehicle crash rate for drivers of that age group residing in Pinckney is 75 percent higher than that of other Livingston Counfy teen drivers. 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LESA, which provides special education services to all county districts, also believes the common calendar will help it save money on transportation, said Janet Hale, assistant superintendent for human resources. “We will have weeks now without bus runs, which we don’t have now,” she said. Parents also will be thrilled, said Lynn Parrish, Howell Public Schools deputy superintendent of labor relations and personnel. “They always want to know when the breaks are, and now they have five years of them in advance,” Parrish said. While the law only mandates common winter and spring breaks, it encourages districts to also consider scheduling a common professional development day. “We are continuing to work on that,” Hale said. Leanne Smith can be reached at ismith® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. IN BRIEF Brighton area City's yard waste program begins The Brighton yard waste collection program, open to all city residents, began this week and continues through Oct. 1. Yard waste will be picked up on trash pick up days every other week by Waste Management. Brush must be cut in fourfoot lengths or less and bundled. Limbs cannot be greater than four inches in diameter. Grass and leaves must be in compostable paper bags or approved and labeled containers; containers can weigh no more than 60 pounds. The limit during the spring and summer is 10 bags or bundles per pickup. Burning leaves and other yard waste is not allowed in the city limits. Details: 810- 225-8001 or www.brightoncity. org. Art program features drawings The Brighton Art Guild’s Art a t Genoa program will spotlight drawings by Carole Skbg McCeehan in April. She is a Brighton Art Guild board member and recent appointee to the city’s Arts and Culture Commission. Art a t Genoa features free monthly solo exhibits by Brighton Art Guild members on the second-floor and lower- level lobbies of the Genoa Medical Center, 2305 Genoa Business Park Drive, ju st west of the Woodland Health Center. Details: www.brightonartguild. com and click on “events.” Fowlerville New officer joins ranks in village Johnnie Jam e s 'Ifyler II joined the Fowlerville Police D ep a rtm en t as a parttime officer in March. 'lyier e a rn ed a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Central Michigan University and is a 2004 grad u a te of the Kirkland Regional Police Academy. 'lyier, a former deputy in the Gladwin' County and Arenac County sheriffs’ departments, is one of five part-time officers authorized by village council to fill approximately three police shifts p e r month. Police Chief Thomas Couling is accepting resumes to fill three remaining open position. Village officers must be Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards certified or eligible for certification. Information is available a t the Michigan Police Chiefs Web site, www.michiganpolicechiefs. org. Call Couling at 517-223-9003. Bonds sold for downtown project Chicago-based financial brokers Griffin, Kubick, Stephens and Thompson purchased $2.4 million in municipal bonds from Fowlerville on March 17. The village will repay the 20-year loan at an interest ra te of 4.38 percent. The bonds were insured by Radian Group Inc. of Chicago. The village expected to re ceive the funds by April 1. The money will go into an account to pay for an approximately 200-space parking lot and install utilities for two 15,000- square-foot building lots on the site of the former Fowlerville Lumber and Smith usedcar lot. The village will pay investors principal and interest on the loan with tax revenue from new business and industry captured by the Downtown Development Authority. From News staff reports W h a t ’s H a p p e n i n g a t A r t V a n C O M E , 2 0 0 8 E V E N T S artvan.com S p r i n g D e s i g n C l a s s e s Art Van is hosting D e s ig n c la s se s to help individuals get the most out of their d e s ign projects. 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F r e e F l o w e r S e e d s ! W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l 1 6 t h r o u g h W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l 2 3 C i n c o d e M a y o A c t i v i t y S h e e t s To celebrate C in co D e M a y o ’s arrival on Monday, children visiting Art Van s tores will receive a festive activity sheet (while su p p lie s last). S a t u r d a y , M a y 3 Art Van is pleased to offer on-going community support, in-store events and contests. Visit the Special Events page at artvan.com for a current list of events and locations. ART VAN LOCATIONS ANN ARBOR 425 E. Eisenhower Pky. 7 34 .74 7 .7 17 0 / HOWELL 4101 E. Grand River 5 17.552.0720 NOVI 27775 Novi Rd. 2 48.348.8922 a rtv a n .c o m A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , A P R IL 4, 2 0 0 8 F. ■*, j - <•.- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell Officer Michael Dunn talks with Nate Campbell, an employee at Schafer's House of Music, while he makes his rounds. Business owners say the community policing approach deters crime. POLICE FROM A1 Practice opens lines of communication People know their neighbors; they know who belongs in the neighborhood and who doesn’t.” Steve Schafer, owner of Schafer’s House of Music at 113 W. Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell, enjoys “the officer’s presence.” “Not that there are any issues,” Schafer says, but a uniformed officer walking around acts as “a deterrent” for people who may loiter. He appreciates that a representative of the police department is “not just coming when there’s a problem.” GEBcers are there to make contact, to show a friendly face and to talk about concerns before problems arise. “No, there is nothing wrong,” Michael Dunn, one of Howell’s newest officers, says regularly to business owners upon entering their downtown shops. “I’m ju st here to introduce myself.” Not only do officers make contact with shops owners and their employees during the day, they also check business doors a t night. “We make sure they’re locked,” said Dunn. “It’s a nice service,” said Denise Down, owner of Down Home Interiors at 110 W Grand River Ave. “We appreciate what you’re doing.” Community policing was introduced to Howell officers about a year ago. Though Basar was the impetus for local program implementation, everyone in the department was supportive. Three of his officers even took the lead in determining how to divvy up the city, the first step in a s signing each officer a specific coverage area. “Every officer is taking ownership” of one district. Complaints filed in each district will be followed up by the assigned officer, “even if they weren’t on duty when the initial incident took place,” said Basar. “That let’s people know they are not forgotten.” Eleven officers, including Dunn, have begun to make contact with residents and business owners across the city with great success, says Basar. Schafer, who recently celebrated 40 years in downtown Howell, is enthusiastic about the new effort. “I’ve seen (police officers) walking around before, but normally during the warmer months. There’s been nothing in the winter,” he said. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2003. POTHOLES FROMA1 Repair bills squelch other road projects fied asphalt that crews shovel into the gaps - doesn’t always last long this time of year. “It’s hard to get a durable bond when the roads are wet,” Craine says. Another factor in the proliferation of potholes is that the county has lacked sufficient funds to do adequate maintenance, such as crack-sealing, on its network of roads the past three years. That has resulted in deteriorated conditions that Craine says makes them even more vulnerable to attack by vehicles and the forces of nature. Craine says the road commission spends about $150,000 annually just to fill potholes. Marty Semke of Howell, who was filling up recently at a Brighton gas station, thinks the potholes are no worse than in previous years. “It’s the same as always,” he says. “It’s terrible every year.” Kevin Kovach of Kovach’s Frame Shop in Brighton Township says the typical scenarios he runs into a this time of year are “bent rims and tire damage.” Bill O’Neil, the manager at Spartan Tire & Service Center in Howell, says he ends up having to replace a lot of damaged aluminum wheels on many of today’s cars. “You can’t fix it; 'I t h i n k i t ' s t h e s t a t e ' s f a u l t f o r n o t d o i n g t h e r o a d s r i g h t i n t h e f i r s t p l a c e . Y o u c r o s s t h e b o r d e r i n t o O h i o a n d t h e r o a d s a r e b e a u t i f u l . ' Greg Semke, Fowlerville you’ve got to replace it,” he says. Craine says all the potholefilling work has put a severe dent on the road commission’s budget for other programs in 2008. For instance, $300,000 has been trimmed from the gravel road maintenance program this year from the original $1.1 million budgeted. Also, the gravel road improvement program is being omitted from the tight budget for the second y e a r in a row. Also eliminated this y ear from the $21 million road commission budget is the pavement overlay program, in which existing paved roads a re repaved to extend their life. About $400,000 was spent in 2007 on the program. Fowlerville’s Greg Semke lays the blame for the poor condition of the roads on the state, ra th e r than the local road commission. “I think it’s the s ta te ’s fault for not doing the roads right in the first place,” he says. “You cross the border into Ohio and the roads a re beautiful.” Livingston County is dead last in the amount of state funding it receives compared to the other 82 Michigan counties. Craine says the fault lies not with the county’s representatives in Lansing. “Counties like Livingston are not perceived as needing focused state funding, as are the poorer counties and metropolitan areas,” Craine says. Craine says Michigan - along with Wisconsin and Minnesota - are probably the worst states in the nation when it comes to potholes because of the frequent freezethaw cycles. “The pressure is on to get as many holes filled as we can each day,” he says. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen® livingstoncommunitynews. com or at 810-844-2009. Action taken in Hamburg Duties taken away By a 4-2 vote Monday, the Hamburg Township Board of Trustees took away some of Supervisor Cindy Pine's duties that are not required of her by law. They are: ■ Day-to-day oversight of the township's utilities department. ■ Oversight of the township's project to bring municipal water to the M-36 corridor. ■ Oversight of a State Revolving Fund, or SRF, loan project for upgrading sewers in the Ore Lake area and improving the township's wastewater treatment plant. ■ Participation as township representative to the Livingston Community Water Authority. ■ Participation as township representative in the county's Wireless Livingston project. ■ Participation on the township's personnel committee. Reassigned The duties taken from Pine were unanimously reassigned by the board to: ■ Clerk Joanna Hardesty - Wireless Livingston, SRF project and board liaison to the water project, which will be overseen by Utilities Administrator Tony Randazzo and Zoning Administrator Pat Hagman. ■ Treasurer Roberta ' Balon-Vaughn - Livingston Community Water Authority. ■ Trustee Pat Hohl - Township personnel committee. ■ Trustee Chuck Menzies - Board liaison to utilities department. Randazzo will report directly to the board. Duties kept Not all of Pine's nonstatutory duties were taken away and reassigned. She still will: ■ Oversee the township police department. ■ Serve on the township's public safety, municipal utilities and flood mitigation committees. Statutory duties Pine also will retain all the duties given to her by law. They include: ■ Moderating township Board of Trustees meetings. ■ Developing the township budget. ■ Serving as the township's assessing officer. ■ Serving as secretary to the township's Board of Review. ■ Maintaining supervisor's office records. ■ Serving as the township's legal agent. ■ Member of township's election commission. A Research Study on Neuropathic Pain... If you are i8 years old or older and suffer from Chronic Neuropathic Pain, you may qualify to participate in a research study. All qualified participants will receive study related evaluations, testing, and study drug (or placebo) at no cost. Participants will also be compensated for their time and travel. Please contact a Research Nurse at Michigan Head«Pain and Neurological Institute; phone (734) 677-6000, option 4. Learn more about participating in research studies at www.MHNI.com. The Michigan Head*Pain & Neurological Institute 3120 Professional Drive • Ann Arbor. 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All township seats are up for re-election tWs year. Pine said she will seek another term. “All of the insinuations that this is about politics have come from the supervisor,” Balon- Vaughn said. In a written statement circulated by Pine at an aborted March 20 special meeting, she said Hohl is running for supervisor against her with the secret support of Hardesty. In a letter dated March 15 that Pine mailed to township residents, she also said Hardesty is activefy seeking an opponent to run against her. Hohl and Hardesty have denied these assertions. Bitondo agreed there have been conflicts with some of Pine’s actions, but said he didn’t think they warranted reassigning of duties. “It all seems blown out of proportion and I can’t imagine why,” Bitondo said. Menzies debated his vote up to the point he was called by the clerk to make it. “This is the toughest vote I’ve ever had to m ^ e ,” Menzies said. “I don’t want to see this board split. Any controversy like this is a black eye on the township.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2011. UAW president will speak at annual Democratic dinner From News staff reports United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger will be the guest speaker at the 25th annual Livingston County Democratic Party Winans Dinner. The event will be Saturday, April 19, at the Hamburg VFW Hall on Spicer Road, east of Musch Road. The event will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Donna Anderson, vice chairwoman of the Livingston County Democratic Party and chairwoman of the Wmans Dinner committee, called landing Gettelfinger for the event a “coup.” She said it was made possible by the significant number of UAW members who live in Livingston County and are active in the local party. Gettelfinger, named person of the year by Automotive News earlier this year, successfully negotiated new labor contracts for the UAW’s membership with U.S. automakers in 2007. “Ron Gettelfinger has an important message that will resonate with Livingston County residents right now who are worried about bread-and-butter issues like jobs and health care,” Anderson said. Gettelfinger supports a national single-payer health care program and a domestic version of the “Marshall Plan” to rebuild the nation’s industrial base by giving incentives to companies that will manufacture energy-saving vehicles with advanced technology in the U.S. Tickets for the \Mnans Dinners are $60 per person and may be obtained by calling the local Democratic Party at 810- 229-4212. ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 1;153:I55;I57:159:15PG ? 27 DRESSES 1:30 4:30 7:30 9:50 PG13 3UH0 1:20 3:20 5:20 7:20 9:20 PGI3 HATIOHAL TREASURE: lOOK OF SECRETS 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:40 PG .'tlifWi $1.50 AFTER 6pm SUNtoTHURS $1.75 FRI and SAT AFTER 6pm Putnam Township Board Minutes Special Meeting Synopsis March 27. 2008 A special meeting of the Putnam Township Board was held on Thursday. March 27, 2008, 7:00 PM, at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney, MI 48169. Members present; Rau, Guyon, Benedetti, and Dobis. Absent: McCloskey, Buerman and Klein. 1) Adopted Resolution #08-02 approving the submission of an application for grant funding from the State for the Lakeland Trail. 2) Approved the bid of $700 from Metro-West Outdoor Services for 4 fertilizer applications on the Township Square. 3) Approved the bid of $1,612 for mowing and trimming the Township Square. $125 for Spring Clean-up, $235 for Fall Clean-up, $1,3(K) for mowing/ trimming of cemeteries and $350 'for Clean-up from Complete Outdoor Services. Adjournment at 10:00 PM. Approved by Ron Rau, Supervisor Prepared by Sally D. Guyon. Clerk True copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk or may be obtained on the website: putnamtwp.us once they have been approved by the Board. ^ ^ 2548213-01 Putnam Township Board Minutes Synopsis March 19. 2008 The regular meeting of the Pumam Township Board was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney, Ml 48169. Members present: Rau, Guyon, Benedetti, Klein. Dobis, Buerman and McCloskey. Consent Agenda approved. Old Business: Adopted Resolution # 08-01 which adopts the March 4. 2008 Pinckney- Putnam Parks and Recreation Masterplan. New Business: 1) Approved the hiring of Taylor Moving and Storage for $549, regardless of how many hours it takes. 2) Tabled discussion regarding an Increase of the Escrow Requirement on Commercial Site Plans until a scale can be designed that will not overburden smaller businesses with less complicated site plans. 3) Appointed Kathleen Pratt to the Pinckney Community Library Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ron Rein, term to expire November 2011. 4) Approved the Midwest Wheels of Hope Ride and Rally June 10, 2008, Noon-7PM. 5) Accepted the low bid of $2779.20 from Budget Blinds for the New Township Hall Blinds. Adjournment at 8:13 PM. Prepared by: Sally D. Guyon. Clerk Approved by: Ronald Rau, Supervisor True copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk or may be obtained on the website, putnamtwp.us, once they have been approved by the Township Board at the next regular meeting. „ 4«r77.ni I X U |Leo^^in50enfe^|g Open 7am - 6pm Monday - Friday Call for availability 7012 East M-36 Suite A Hamburg, Ml 48169 810.231.9955 www.ixlkids.com "Play with Purpose Curriculum Based Programs Offered for Infant through School Age Children 25«j!40i 2547245-01 A TO T H E R E S ro E N T S O F H OW E L L TOW N SH IP PLEASE BE NOTIFIED THAT THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON April 22, 2008 AT 7:15 P.M. AT THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP HALL, 3525 BYRON ROAD, HOWELL, MI 48855 (517-546-2817) ON THE FOLOWING PROPOSED REZONING: Linda & Dale Bader, 36(X) Bowen Road, Howell, MI 48855. PARCEL lD#4706-21-100-007 PROPOSED REZONLNG FROM “AR” AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL TO “RB” RESIDENTIAL B. Property located in Section 21. The legal description of the property follows: SEC 21, T3N, R4E E 209 FT OF W 495 FT OF S 38 A OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 6 AC The Public is invited to submit written comments on the proposed requests to the Township Clerk at the Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, MI, 48855 at any time prior to 5:(X) p.m. on April 22, 2(K)8. Marie Karas, Chairperson Howell Township Planning Commission I T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 4, 2 0 0 8 A 5 I Diversity Here is a look at upcoming Livingston Diversity Council events: ■ April 29: Mosaic Youth Theater presentation at Howell High School Freshman Campus. ■ June 28: Community conversation on socioeconomics. ■ Sept. 13: Community conversation on immigration. ■ Dec. 6: Community conversation on religion. ■ Details: On the Web at www.livingstondiversity. org. S p e a k e r : T r y » t o s e e p a s t a p e r s o n ' s d i s a b i l i t y Too often,judgment made on that basis, gathering told B Y L I S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News Paul Landry defines a disability as “another way of doing something.” Landry, director of employment programs for United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Detroit, has had cerebral palsy since he was 4 months old. Landry was the main speaker during a community conversation about disabilities at the Howell Carnegie District Library March 29. The Livingston Diversity Council and the Arc of Livingston hosted the event. “A disability can happen to anyone at anytime,” Landry says. Landiy has spent the past 15 years assisting disabled people with employment. He says the unemployment rate for disabled people in this country is 70 percent, and that of the 30 percent who do work, 25 percent of the jobs are part-time, and that less than 1 percent of disabled people have gone to college. Patti Nowak, executive director of the Arc of Livingston told the group, “It’s not agencies but our citizens who will make this an inclusive community. We can make a difference by presuming equability and competence.” Nowak says that when we see someone with a disability, unfortunately we see the disability first. “I don’t think high schools do a good job looking at an individual’s ability beyond manual labor,” says Landry. “General education counselors hold people back because they focus on inability rather than ability and don’t ask the person what they want.” Landry says he is working on a “customized employment” model that starts with getting to know the person by spending time with them, including going to a restaurant or the movies with them. “You find out if that person can order at a restaurant, and if they can make change at the movies,” said Landry. “We need to find out the conditions needed for employment. Before we can talk about a job, we need to talk about the task of a job. We need to listen to people.” Landry presented the “Declaration of Interdependence.” written by Norman Kune who has cerebral palsy. The declaration says: “Do not see my disability as the problem. Recognize that the real problem conironting people with disabilities is social devaluation, prejudice and oppression. Do not try to fix me because I am not broken. Support me so I can make my contribution to the community in my way.” Lisa Carolin can be reached at icarolin@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2010. \ % ) PODIATRIST I Gary R Ceresnie, DPM, PC Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery ■ BUNIONS • CORNS « PAINFUL TOE NAILS • WARTS > ARTHRITIS • DIABETIC SHOES • HEEUARCH PAIN • ORTHOTICS C A L L T O D A Y FOR A N A P P O IN TM E N T Medicare & Most Insurances Assignments Accepted ^ "wST 7990 Grand River, Brighton (810) 225-3338 2538694-01 New eatery and coffee shop in the works Farah to open IHOP in Brighton Towne Square; Starnes brewing downtown idea RETAIL REPORT B Y T O M T O L E N The Livingston Community News R educe, reuse, recycle may be the catch phrase of the green movement, but many municipalities a re keenly -focused on redevelopment when it comes to commercial properties. That’s certainly the case in Brighton, where two former food-service establishments a re being redeveloped into new businesses tha t will be serving residents by summer. Rick S tarnes plans to open a new coffee shop where the Bagel Street Cafe was located a t 423 W. Main St., next to his The Vitamin Company store. And the former Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon in the Brighton Towne Square development is being tra n s formed into an IHOP (International House of Pancakes) re stau ran t by Kal Farah. Mayor Kate Lawrence says the two projects will continue to enhance the community’s reputation for having good places to dine out. “It’s app a ren t that people like to eat out, and it’s great to see some of the buildings being recycled,” she says. 1^1 Farah, who with parents Diana and Abe Farah, already operates IHOP restaurants near Ann Arbor and in Livonia, is developing Livingston County’s first IHOP The site will be a 5,800-square-foot facility seating nearly 200 people. Lone Star quietly closed its doors last year, and initial plans to bring an Old Chicago restaurant and tavern to the site never panned out. In addition to having a spacious dining area, the building will also be able to accommodate an are a for meetings and banquets se a ting up to 50 people. While the exterior will remain largely unchanged, Farah says the building “will have new lighting, (and) colors to make it more of a dinner and luncheon place,” he says, emphasizing the fact tha t IHOP has long ago expanded from its original identity as a “breakfast place.” Hours initially will be 6 a.m.-lO p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6 a.m.-midnight F riday and Saturday. Eventually Farah hopes to open “24-7.” Back in downtown Brighton, Starnes wants to fill a void for morning commuters and diners seeking a good cup of coffee after dinner. “We’ve got all those nice, new restaurants, but where are you going to go afterward for a nice cup of coffee?” Starnes asks, before answering his own question. “Right now there’s no place to gather.” Starnes, who owns the former Bagel Street Cafe property and adjacent The Vitamin Co., says downtown Brighton has lacked a coffee shop since Java Roasters closed the retail portion of its business in 2007. He maintains his business, unlike Java Roasters, will be on the “right side” of the street. That’s the south side, to catch morning commute r traffic headed toward the freeways. Starnes says he will open around 6 a.m. and will remain open into the evening hours, “to take advantage of people wanting coffee after having supper at a downtown re stau ran t.” Starnes says he and his brother will offer their own special blend of premium coffees. Jim Starnes, a retired Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy, is Rick Starnes’ p a rtn e r in the venture. Doughnuts, bagels and pastries, and possibly sandwiches also will be on the menu. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. RETAIL BRIEFS 2 new offerings at Green Oak mall National home decor retaile r HomeGoods and a Broadway Steak & Seafood will be the newest additions to Green Oak Village Place mall at US- 23 and Lee Road. Construction of the 25,000- square-foot HomeGoods, a ju nior anchor store for the mall, will be between Dick’s and JC Penney. HomeGoods operates 270 stores nationwide and is a division of parent company TJX Companies Inc. that also operates T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. Construction will begin April 1 and the store is expected to open this fall. 'This will be the first Home- Goods location in Livingston County. Construction of the 6,800- square-foot Broadway Steak & Seafood is expected to commence this spring, with an opening in spring 2009 on a site adjacent to Cold Stone Creamery. The shopping center opened in October 2006 and features more than 47 national and local retailers and restaurants and will host more than 70 merchants when phase two construction is complete. ■ Details: www.shopsatgreenoak. com or call 810-225- 0337, www.homegoods.com. Wine consultant at Martini Bar The Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille has added a wine consultant and a r e vamped wine menu to the busine ss a t 201 W. Main St., Brighton, according to owne r-operator Nick Palizzi. Employee Laura Brown has taken on additional duties including managing the re stau ran t’s carry-out wine sales and the new wine lockers, which allow customers to COURTESY, DOLLY'S PIZZA Dolly's Pizza, at 10086 Highland Road in the Fountain Square Plaza in Hartland Township, is under new ownership and open for business.The new co-owners are Todd Schifftar, center left, holding scissors, and Ellen Jengberg, center right. purchase and store wine on site for when they visit, said Palizzi. The re s ta u ra n t has r e vamped its wine menu as p a rt of the change, he said. Palizzi also has s ta rted a wine club th a t will allow invitations to wine ta stings and o th e r special events. There is no cost to become a member. Brown originally worked a t the Oak Pointe Country Club, running the club’s wine lockers the re , then also worked a t Taorello’s before coming to Downtown Main, Palizzi said. In addition to offering the wine lockers and a cigar lounge and walk-in humidor on the lower level, the re s ta u ra n t is renovating its b a sem en t space to handle p a rtie s of up to 150 people. Wine lockers hold 12 bottles and cost $35 p e r month; cigar lockers a re $25 p e r month. For more information about the wine club or lockers, call Brown a t the numb e r below or e-mail LB(® downtownmain.com. ■ Address: 201 W. Main St., Brighton. Hours: Monday- Saturday 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; closed on Sundays. Phone: 810-220-8900. Stonefire adds tech to menu sto n e fire Bistro in downtown Brighton, is adding new technology to its menu. By providing Stonefire with th e ir cell phone number, customers can join the Stonefire Mobile VIP Club, receiving special deals on food and drinks exclusive to club members. By texting the word “Stonefire” to 77053, memb e rs will receive a welcome message. P a st offers have included discounts on specialty drinks, free pizza and free appetizers. 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CLARKSTON i 8 6 0 0 D ix ie H w y . f N o f 1-75, Exit 93 BRIGHTON 6 3 4 7 G r a n d R iv e r A v e . 3 miles N o f 1-96, Exit 145 ^ozc^lne cAim m /. ^ /o € € w w w . b o r d i n e . c o A 6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID AY , A P R IL 4, 2 0 0 8 Livingston County property sales Property sold recently th ro u g h o u t the county; BY THE NUMBERS Brighton City 1067 Long Leaf Ct; $247,000 733 Spencer; $250,000 501 Washin^on St; $165,364 334 Woodfield Square Lane; $147,000 281 Woodlake Dr, $138,000 Brighton Township 12285 Birchcrest Dr; $251,885 3346 Dianne Dr; $170,000 9595 Edward Dr; $120,000 3891 Flint Road; $218,664 1602 Marquis Lane; $262,000 3453 Moraine Dr; $190,476 4114 Northpointe Dr; $655,000 2818 Novik Lane; $165,000 5122 Pleasant Valley Road; $150,000 4690 Windswept Dr; $260,000 8252 Woodland Shore Dr; $180,000 Cohoctah Township 6714 Fleming Road, N; $177,428 Deerfield Township 11375 Katrine Dr; $160,000 Fowlerville Village 718 Grand River; $121,589 307 Grand St, N; $355,000 425 Grand St, S; $130,900 203 South St; $120,000 Genoa Township 7730 Collingwood; $157,000 Green Oak Township 6456 Island Lake Dr; $168,500 9615 Marshall Road; $265,000 11878 Moose Ridge Dr, $532,834 6310 Sidney St; $124,658 9480 Silverside Dr; $365,345 Hamburg Township 7994 Alta Vista Dr; $364,500 3750 Cordley Lake Road; $154,360 9457 Galatian Road; $136,289 3814 Green Hills Dr; $360,000 4949 Houghton; $138,000 5256 Lisch; $322,000 11789 Old Hamburg Road; $184,622 3870 Rush Lake Road; $140,000 4341 Shoreview Road; $310,000 7695 Teahen Road; $168,000 Handy Township 4295 Cemetery Road; $206,344 Howell City 604 Crane St, W; $174,900 1137 Curzon; $114,017 433 Lake St; $100,940 Howell Township 430 Allen Road; $164,000 3384 Kneeland Circle; $102,000 5740 Lowe Road, W; $230,239 95 Olde Franklin Dr; $211,592 1600 Pinecroft Lane; $171,900 Iosco Township 8477 Crofoot Road; $203,000 3980 Dutcher Road; $1,400,000 420 Elliott Road; $75,000 1171 Elliott Road, S; $208,500 Marion Township 677 Davis Road; $263,663 3358 Pingree Road; $209,918 5490 Pingree Road; $225,000 Oceola Township 7872 Bent Grass TVail; $196,000 2776 Bonny Brook Dr; $213,450 470 Eager Road, N; $166,475 816 Hughes Road, N; $267,453 375 Latson Road, N; $190,945 2792 Laurel Ridge Lane; $176,250 4165 Merriman Loop; $199,900 1377 Oakcrest Road; $110,789 66 Shorewood Lane; $200,000 Pinckney Village 77 Coyote Ct; $143,000 Putnam Township 8117 Farley Road; $311,569 Tyrone Township 11448 Tyrone TVail; $347,407 Unadilla Township 21517 Kaiser Road; $109,500 228 Main St; $125,247 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Note;The information is gathered from county deed records byTransamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati.The listing includes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. BUILDING PERMITS listing includes the address, type of work, and value of the project. Hamburg Township Here is a listing o f recent building permits issued around Livingston County where the value o f the project is $5,000 or more. The City of Brighton 822 E. Grand River Ave., $15,325, commercial re-roof 8571 W. Grand River Ave., Suite 800, $45,000, Commercial tenant space 6136 Kingsley Court, $350,129,'two-story singlefamily home with th re e -c ar attached garage 7341 Summit Ridge, $5,741, screened porch 2490 Swarthout Road, $57,732, two-story garage 7357 Ore Lake Road, $36,204, convert existing garage into living space 3672 Schafer Road, $26,170, polebarn 91 Churchhill, $6,590, ramp to existing home 9095 Henry Road, $368,129, two-story single-family home with th re e -c ar a ttached garage 7596 Pettysville Road, $20,354, attached garaged added to existing stru c tu re 6108 Pinemont Drive, $315,768, two-story singlefamily home with thre e -c ar attached garage Iosco Township 555 Kern Road, $50,000, change of use to adult foste r care home 3015 Bradley Road, $34,472, th re e -c ar attached garage addition to existing home 9687 Mason Road, $96,927, polebarn 3545 Quail Creek Drive, $5,817, attached wood deck 9245 Crofoot, $46,525, garage 4232 Bull Run Road, $89,953, one-car attached garage to existing garage, single-story addition I ^ T R A C T O R W S U P P L Y C 2 N O W O P E N THE STUFF YOU NEED OUT HERE WHITMORE LAKE: 6 8 5 0 WHITMORE LAKE RD. (7 3 4 ) 3 0 2 -4 0 3 7 HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM -8PM , SUNDAY 9AM-6PM A7 / THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2 00 8 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Achievers, Scrapbook, A8 Calendar, A9 Volunteers, A9 Opera House update, A10 L IV IN G S T O N LIFE I I RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News Board faces hard task in * new search In the coining weeks, the Howell Board of Education will turn its attention to the task of searching for the school district’s next superintendent. Having just run off a man who was named one of eight regional “superintendents of the year” just 18 months ago, it will not be an easy task. Adding to the difficulty of moving beyond the Chuck Bre ine r severance a g re e ment will be the school board’s inability - a t le a st publicly - to explain why Bre ine r had to go. The ag re em en t th a t calls for Breiner to leave the district Ju n e 30 contains a clause th a t prohibits e ith e r party from saying or writing anything th a t “d isp a rag e s” the other. Board of Education President Phil Westmoreland says that clause precludes board members from offering any reason why it placed Breiner on administrative leave or why it wanted him out as superintendent. While a clause like that seems to make sense by limiting the possible back-and-forth sniping that could occur, I can’t help but wonder if it ultimately hurts Howell. How will board members explain to candidates what went so wrong? That’s a key question that every candidate will ask. How it gets answered will determine what kind of person Howell will attract as its next superintendent. Candidates interested in the Howell job will likely do a Google search to see ff they can determine just what it was that led to the downfall of the superintendent. They’ll turn up things like the school bus sexual assault and the subsequent investigation by the district’s law firm into who knew what and when. They’ll turn up the controversy over the use of “The Freedom Writers Diary” and other books with explicit language in an advanced English class and the teacher’s decision to take a job at a school that better appreciates her efforts. They’ll turn up controversies over a policy that limits the amount of sacred music allowed in concerts staged in the district’s public school buildings and about the hanging of a Diversity Club flag in the hallways of the high school. They’ll turn up stories about those issues as well as others about school board vacancies and appointments, the opening of the Parker High School Campus, budget cu ts... The th re ad th a t c andidates will see running through all of th e se issues is th a t as the makeup of the school board changed, so did the level of support for the superintendent. As each issue re a red its ugly head and the su p e rin ten dent worked to ad d re ss it, the school board did not step up to support the su perintendent, even when he was clearly upholding and enforcing board-sanctioned policies. What candidates will see clearly more than anything is that over the last couple of years, the Howell school board has changed dramatically from one that supported the innovation and forward-thinking approach of its superintendent to one that has taken great pride in micromanaging the district and undoing much of that progress. That will make it tough to find the kind of superintendent needed to move the Howell Public Schools ahead. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2004. Munn Middle School sixth-grader Devvon Slusser, right, 13, partners with classmate Corey Berrier, 12, at the Ghana Family Karate and Fitness Center in FowlervMle. The students are among students participating in a pilot program called BASIS - Build Academic Success by Increasing Self-identity - implemented by Principal Larry Cowger and counselor Aimee Long. The collaboration with karate instructor Sam Larioza is designed to increase the students'selfesteem. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PI5ELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVUS Karate, academics paired Self-defense used to raise selfworth, awareness B Y L I N D A T H E I L News Special Writer I n his loose-fitting white cotton “gi,” 12-year-old Jon McGalliard pivots and smashes his bare foot into a six-foot-tall, black, padded bolster. His quilted, white belt marks him as a novice in the practice of karate. “I’ve never been in karate,” Jon says. “I thought I’d hate it, but th e re ’s only six students, and we have a lot of fun. We learn self-defense and we catch up on our homework.” The unusual pairing of homework and self-defense is the brainchild of Munn Middle School Principal Larry Cowger. Cowger, counselor Aimee Long and third-degree, black-belt karate teacher Sam Larioza have developed a pilot program they named BASIS that is aimed at increasing students’ academic success by building their sense of selfawareness and self-worth. Jon McGalliard is one of six Munn sixth-graders participating in the program that will continue through the end of the school year. He was selected from a group of students recommended by teachers who felt the students were not quite reaching their academic potential. “One of the things that has baffled me is the number of students who are already experiencing hopelessness” in middle school, Cowger says. “We’re hoping to change some lives.” The BASIS program was built on the idea that training students in the personal enhancement techniques of goal setting, resilience, integrity and self-motivation learned in the karate studio would improve their outlook overall. Devvon Slusser, 13, says that every Wednesday after lunch he and fellow BASIS students meet with counselor Long and travel via LETS bus to Larioza’s Ghana Karate studio ju st outside Fowlerville where they participate in a 45-minute class. “Sensei Sam talks to us and asks for our homework,” Devvon ex- SEE K A R A T E , A8 Character karate Students in the Munn Middle School BASIS pilot program earn colored stripes to tape on their karate uniform belts by following techniques for character development as taught at the Ghana Karate studio. Character goals include: gratitude, respect, self-esteem, self-control, vision, responsibility, self-discipline, modesty, integrity, perseverance and excellence. Here are some examples: ■ L istenin g: Learning to listen with your eyes and body is the first step. Maintain good eye contact and body posture every time you listen to someone. ■ Visio n: Having a clear vision or a goal is very important. It all starts with dreaming and dreaming big. The next step is to write down vision and goals. ■ G ra titu d e : We do not say thank you enough. Often it is the people in our lives that we tend to take for granted that we say thank you to the least. Go out of your way to express sincere gratitude. News staff research From left, students Jon McGalliard, 12, Ali Huck, 1 L and Devvon Slusser, 13, pivot to kick on the command of karate instructor Sam Larioza. Below, Larioza kicks a black, padded bolster as part of a demonstration for students in the fifth-grade pilot program through Fowlerville's Munn Middle School. The program takes place at the Ghana Family Karate and Fitness Center. G u i ld o p e n s i t s h o m e in d o w n t o w n B r i g h t o n Member says broker works with client to help provide space B Y L I S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News Downtown Brighton has a new a rt center run by a longestablished group, the Brighton Art Guild. Art on Main, which opened earlier this month, is the guild’s new home. It’s located at 316 W. Main St. in downtown Brighton. “John Tunis was instrumental in us opening an art center,” says Carole McGeehan, guild board member. McGeehan says tha t 'Tunis heard of the guild’s wish to temporarily exhibit in an unleased downtown space, and took it upon himself to make it happen. He worked with his client, building owner CDR Group, whom she says embraced the idea of advocating the visual arts in the Brighton community. “When I went on the guild’s Open Studios tour last May, I was blown away,” says 'Tunis. “I was flabbergasted by the level and quality of the a rtwork and told the guild we’d like to something for them this year. I’m a commercial re a l estate broker with a lot of listings in downtown Brighton and thought it would be good use to furnish the guild with the temporary space. The a rt center looks marvelous on Main Street and gives the guild more presence in the community.” "Tunis says that the guild pays no rent but does pay insurance and utility costs. Art on Main project developer and curator, Gayle Sanchirico, along with many SEE A R T ,A 8 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Local a rtist Leah Kucharek of Gceola Township hangs her framed artwork named "Rodeo Beauties" at the Art on Main studio and store in downtown Brighton. Kucharek is a member of the Brighton Art Guild which runs the new storefront. A 8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , A P R IL 4, 2 0 0 8 KARATE FRO M A7 Motivation for students seen as coming from vision plains. “Then we do switch kicks and moves. I like it because it gets us moving and he encourages us.” Larioza believes kids who don’t feel strongly about their future usually don’t have good motivation in school. “L a rry Cowger and I both have similar views on motivating kids,” Larioza says. “A lot of motivation comes from vision. Give them a concrete vision, give them something they can feel, touch, hear. That’s what motivates kids - a sensory-rich vision of what they want to be and what they w ant to become. Dream big. Anything is possible. “Kids get stuck in a rut at home and at school. This program gives them an environment free of criticism. They get to recreate themselves in a brand new environment. At our karate school, we’ve already got a whole program. Karate is ju st the activity we use - what we do here is develop children’s character and life skills. Cowger had the concept; we had the tools in place.” BASIS student Corey Berrier, 12, says his training in the karate studio helps him accomplish goals outside the studio. “It’s a really good program,” Corey says. “We set goals for me to turn in homework and stay focused on what I need to do.” All of the p a ren ts and s tu dents in the BASIS program met individually with L a rioza to discuss program principles before they signed on. Corey’s mom, Gwen Berrier, thought it was a g re a t idea from the sta rt. “Sam ju s t has a way with the kids,” Be rrie r says. “Corey sa t and listened to him and was so excited about it. Sam hit on a lot of key topics th a t a re lost in the school system sometimes - le a rn ing to appre c ia te yourself and o th e r people, the ch a ra c te r building. He showed us and mapped it out how he was going to do it. “It made such sense. You knew your child could do it; it wasn’t going to be something th a t he couldn’t a c complish. It was something th a t really hit home for my husband and me - the ch a ra c te r building goes along with the self-control and being able to be a good person, be able to function in this world and be confident with th a t.” Ali Huck, 11, is a student of yoga and an en th u sia st for Larioza’s class th a t combines karate, shield and swordplay with polyethylene foam swords, yoga and calming techniques. “I think people should definitely try k a ra te out,” Ali says. “It soothes your brain so all your ten se stuff from your brain goes down and pa sse s away. I think it’s great. It’s fun for kids my age, anyone actually.” After class, the students re tu rn to Munn and have a sh o rt group session with Long. “We’re doing a pre- and post-te st to document ch an g e s,” Long says. “We’ll look a t a tten d an c e and behavior re fe rra ls and input from te a ch e rs and p a ren ts.” Long says th a t the $4 cost of bus fare p e r student, per week is paid with a d isc re tionary fund th a t Munn tea che rs contribute to every Friday th a t they wear je an s to work. Larioza and his wife, Virginia, donated the stu d e n t’s k a ra te uniforms as well as th e ir instruction time in the studio. Larioza says donating time is one of the most important things about karate. “In karate, one of the first principles of success is to give - give respect, give kindness, give a smile or a compliment, give help, ’’Larioza says. “Mr. Cowger, Ms. Long and I have all seen th a t one small thing by somebody for a child can completely change th e ir lives. We think th e se kids can have th a t wonderful thing in th e ir life th a t can completely change th e ir life.” ACHIEVERS United Way elects executive panel The Livingston County United Way Board of Directors has elected officers for 2008. The executive committee, which will hold these positions until next February, includes: President Piet Lindhout, Lindhout Associates; Vice President David Rex, Rex Materials Group; Secretary / TVeasurer Greg Clum, Bredemitz, Wagner & Co.; past president, Becky Best, Citizens Insurance Company; partnerships, assessment and allocations chairwoman. Dawn Boss, Boss Engineering Inc.; and publicity and education chairwoman, Jean Eckman, a community volunteer. The Livingston County United Way provides funding to more than 50 area health and human service programs serving Livingston County residents through 32 partner agencies. Three Fires winners for 'America & Me' Three students from Three Fires Middle School in Howell have been named local winners in the 39th annual “America & Me” Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The students, who earned the first, second, and third place awards for their school, are Margaret Smith in first place, Alex Thomas in second and Payton Reilly in third. All th re e received award certificates for the ir achievement. The firstplace winner’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for pe rmanent display in the school. Three Fires Middle School’s participation in the “America & Me” Essay Conte st was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Joe Gabriele of Howell. Margaret Smith’s firstplace essay advances to the state level competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigan will be selected. Two on state panel for preservation Ronald D. Staley of Brighton and Scott G. Beld of Whitmore Lake have been appointed to the State Historic P re se rv a tio n Review Board. Beld will re p re se n t p rehistoric archeology for the re s t of this year, and Staley will rep re sen t p re se rvation construction through Dec. 31, 2011. Gov. Jennifer Granholm made the appointments. Staley is vice president of The Christman Co., and Beld a research laboratory specialist for the University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology. The State Historic P r e s ervation Review Board p ro vides advice to the State Historic P re se rv a tio n Office and the D epa rtment of History, Arts and Libraries on historic pre se rv a tio n fund-supported activities. The board also reviews and makes recommendations on National R egiste r nomination proposals and helps review appeals of National R egiste r nominations. Real estate agents get staging advice Kathi Presutti, a Livingston County home staging professional and RE:STYLE owner, spoke a t the RE/MAX of Michigan Regional Conference in Ti’averse City in February when she shared advice with hundreds of agents to illustrate the benefits of home staging for real estate listings. “In this very challenging real estate market, home staging is a ray of hope for home sellers and Realtors alike,” said Presutti. National statistics show tha t staged houses sell twice as quickly as unstaged homes. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to (810) 844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livlngstoncommunltynews.com. Submit your community photos The Community Scrapbook page is a weekly look at our communities through the camera lenses of people like you. If you have a photo of community interest you'd like to share, send it along with a brief written explanation. Be sure to include the names of any people in your photos and also provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send highquality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingston communitynews.com C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K COURTESY, RON LENNARD Rascal, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu owned by Joyce and Ron Lennard, of Brighton, gets ready for th e upcoming rainy season. COURTESY,TRICIA ORR Pinckney Aquatics Club members recently qualified for the Junior Olympics. Pictured, bottom row, from left: Nickolas Destrampe,Taylor Orr, Jake LaFave. Back row, left to right: Natalie Turner, Nick Thorns, Dan Rankin, Kayce Hoppstock, Dalton Thorns, Josh Hoppstock, Logan Thorns. Not pictured: Patrick Swanson and Jacque Shrader-Goetz. Michael DiPonio, left, cousin of St. Mary Catholic School student Zachary Rose, right, was one of the mystery readers who helped preschoolers celebrate March is Reading Month. "The students were so enthusiastic about the Mystery Reader program," said teacher Lisa Abbott."lt gets them excited about reading and exposes them to wonderful new books." COURTESY HEATHER SCHULTZ Y o u r o n e - s t o p , d o - i t - a l l s h o p . Document Services We can print, collate and bind presentation materials, including complex and high-volume jobs. Mailbox Services We'll give your business a real street address, then sign for and receive your incoming packages. Packaging and Shipping Options include Next Day, Ground, International and Freight delivery. 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ART FROM A7 Fine-art gallery, gift shop, space for classes at center 4 guild members have tran sformed the space into a community art center. “We’d love to have Brighton see what the guild is capable of and how a permanent cente r could be made possible with further community support,” says Sanchirico. “Guild members have shown a great deal of support in preparing and running the space,” says McGeehan. “A number of people have visited the center and shown support. We’ve had a lot of people interested in a rt classes for children, something we’re currently working on.” The center has a fine-art gallery, gift shop, a rt classes and studio space, and is staffed by volunteers. The Brighton Art Guild formed in 1999, and Art on Main is its first home. Upcoming guild events include an April 5 invitation- A rt on Main ■ W h a t: The Brighton Art Guild's new arts center in downtown Brighton. ■ W h e re : 316 W. 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HOME SHOW 4-9 p.m.-Community resource fair, 5-9 p.m.- H om e show. Howell High S ch o ol Field H o u se at Parker Campus, 4 0 0 W right Road, Marion Township. L ivings ton C ounty Hom e S h ow h igh ligh t in g area businesses. A lso Livings ton Fine ^ Art Association art show. Cost: $5 adults, $4 seniors. Details: 517- 546 -39 20 or liv in gs ton cou n tyh omeshow. com. A/so lOa.m.-Sp.m. Aprils, Wa.m.-4p.m.April6. DIVORCE SEMINAR 7-8:30 p.m. St. M a ry Ma gda le n , 2201 Old US-23, Brighton. D isc u s s in g divorce and beyond. Cost: $ 10. Details: 810 -22 9-8624. Friday evenings through June 6. SATURDAY APRILS COMPUTER CLASS 9-10:30 a.m. Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517- 5A6-069S. Also April 19. SOIL TEST 9 a.m.-3 p.m. M ic h ig a n State University Soil Testing Program 1^ at these locations: Big Acre, 822 0 W. G rand River, Brighton; R hino Seed & L and scape Supply, 8 5 0 N. Old US 23, Brighton; Fowlerville Hardware, 110 W.Grand River, Fowlerville; E nglish Gardens, 7341 W. Grand River, Ge n o a Township; Lott Elevator, Inc., 495 W. Cohoctah, Cohoctah; M eier Flowerland, 8 0 8 7 W. G rand River, G e n o a Township; P inckney Hardware, 114 W. Ma in Street, Pinckney; Sh a d y Stop, 9020 M a ltb y Road, G reen Oak Township. Cost: $15, $23 regular price for soil test. Details: 517- 546-3950. Saturdays rough April 26. VIABLE MEETING 9:30a.m.-noon Brighton Lion's D e n ,465 W. Ma in St. (behind Buon Gusto). For persons challenged by blindness or v ision impairment. Free transportation. Details: 810- 231-1277. BOOK SIGNING 10 a.m. Borders B ook s and Music, 8101 M o v ie Drive, Brighton. R o b b ie T im m o n s will s ign copies o f her book. Details: 810-225- 1717. WEBELOS-GEOLOGIST 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature Center at Ken sin g ton Metropark. Requirements for b a d ge met during program. Cost: $8. Registration required: 800-477-3178. TASTE OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Howell High School cafeteria, Parker Campus, 400 W right Road, M a rion Township. Sample treats from area restaurants, caterers and delis. Details: 517-546-3920. USED BOOKS 12-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave. Used books, m ovies and music sponsored by the Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library. Details: 517-546-0720. Also April 19. SALUTE TO STARS 6:30 p.m. St. Patrick Parish Life Center, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. M usic, din ner and silent auction sp o n so re d by Livingston C o u n ty Catholic Social Services. Cost: $45. Details: 517-545-5944. CONCERT 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick Catholic Church o f Brighton, 711 Rickett Road, B righton. Performance by The University o fN o t re Dam e Liturgical Choir. Cost: $5-10. Details: 810-229-9863. starts. C o nw a y Tow n sh ip Hall, 8015 Fowlerville Road. Proceeds benefit Ultimate Horse Power 4-H Club. Cost: $10. D etails:517-548- 6 8 9 9 or 517-294-2909. MONDAY APRIL? HARTLAND CHAMBER Reservations required today for n o o n luncheon at W a ld e nw oo d s B anquet & Conference Center, 2975 Old U.S.23,Hartland Township.Speakers: Elected and school officials. $ 15 chamber members or non-members. Register 810-632-9130. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. Howell Elks Club, 283 0 E. Grand River Ave., G enoa Township. Details: 517-546-0326. HUNTER SAFETY CLASS 6-9 p.m. Ma rion Tow n sh ip Hall, 287 7 W. C o on Lake Road. Cost: $ 10. Registration: 517-546-0693. Runs through April 10. TUESDAY come their u n iq u e financial challenges. Details: 810-632-5200. WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m.The Village at Woodland, 7533 W. Grand River Ave. (behind Woodland Medical Center), Genoa Township."Tea at Five,"a social and support g roup for widows. Details: 810-229-1688. First Tuesdays. LIVINGSTON READS 7:45 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Met(ill Road, Hamburg. Depression Glass display with experts Al and Pat Carlson. Registration: 810-231-1771. WEDNESDAY APRIL 9 APRILS SUNDAY APRIL 6 JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nature Center at Ken sin g ton Metropark. Rocks Rock: Requirements for b adge met d u r in g program. Cost: $8. Details. Registration required: 800-477-3178. EUCHRE 1:30 register, 2 p.m. tournament FUN AND FIT 10:30-11 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Kids o f all ages g ro u p exercise with Pediatrician, Dr. M a ry Khunger. A dult participation required. Details: 810-229-6571. SUPPORT GROUP 11 a.m. Summerville Senior Living, 833 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. For th ose w h o have experienced the death o f a loved one. Details: 517 -71 9-5050 or 800-379-1600. BLOOD DRIVE 1-6:45 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7701 M-36, Hamburg. Details: 517-546-0326. HORSEBACK RIDING ^ 6-7:30 p.m. H o r s in 'A ro u n d Farms, 878 Hidden Lake, M a rion Township. Learn h ow to ride. Cost: $32-64. Details: 517-546-0693. Also April 9. FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE 7 p.m.Cromaine District Library, 368 8 N.Hartland Road, Hartland. Find out h ow w om e n can over- FINANCIAL FRAUD 9 a.m.The American Spirit Centre, 10590 E. G rand River Ave. Free satellite broadcast "Plan, Protect, Prevent: D o n 't be a Victim of Financial F ra u d "sp o n so re d by Edward Jones. Brighton. Details: 810-229-6515. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6- 8 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A sexual assault discu ss ion and supp or t group. Details: 517-548-1350. A/so 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 11. PROVIDER APPRECIATION 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Chemung Hills Golf and Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Road, Oceola Township. Recognition of direct care w orkers supp orting and assisting persons with physical and developmental disabilities. Details: 517-546-4126. GARDEN CLUBS • 6:30 p.m.- Hartland Hom e and Garden Club, Hartland Senior Center, 9525 Highland Road. Speaker Ruth Esper. Details: 248- 887-6561. Second Wednesdays. • 7 p.m.- Pinckney Garden Club, C om m u n ity Congregational United Church, 125 E. Unadilla, Pinckney. Details: 734-954-9989. Second Wednesdays. PHOTOGRAPHERS 7 p.m. Inde pe nde n ce Village, 7700 Nem co Way, Brighton. A ss ignment :"Curves ." Details: 810- 220-3354. LAKELANDS TRAIL 7- 9 p.m. Unadilla Tow n sh ip Hall, 126 W e b b St. Gregory. Unadilla VOLUNTEERS ► This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. ART LOVERS Seeking art lovers to gallery sit at "Art on Main," in downtown Brighton. Details: 810-225-8197 or e-mail brightonartguild@comcast. net. STEWARDSHIP WORKDAYS Help is needed to help hand pull garlic mustard at several parks. Dates, times and, locations of the workdays are as follows: April 5 at Island Lake Recreation Area, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.; April 19 at Brighton Recreation Area 10 a.m.-l p.m. Details: Laurel Malvitz at 248-359-9057 or malvitzl@ b michigan.gov. BLOOD DRIVES The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs help with loading and unloading equipment at blood drives in Livingston County. Details: 517-546-0326 or e-mail office@liv-redcross. org. VOLUNTEER TRAINING LACASA is providing a 2V2 week comprehensive volunteer training, starting April 8 for those interested in working with LACASA's programs dealing with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in our community. Details: 517-548- 1350 or visit online www. Iacasa1.org. PRESENTATIONS Paws With a Cause needs help with presentations for the United Way allocations process, as well as educational presentation for organizations and service groups. Details: 248-844- 5656 or e-mail KHendricks@ pawswithacause.org. BLANKET M AKING The local chapter of Project Linus is having its next blanket-making day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12. Project Linus volunteers make blankets and afghans. Details: 248-789-7040 or e-mail howellprojectlinus@excite. com. ^ IN FORMA T IO N DESK Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell and Saint Joseph Mercy Woodland Health Center in Brighton are looking for help at the Information Desk on Fridays to escort patients, run errands, and greet people. Detail* 517-545-6296. DATA ENTRY Furry Friends Rescue Inc. is looking for help entering adoption information into their database. Details: 248-860-5688 or e-mail to debbee@ameritech.net. TRANSPORTATION Young Life of Brighton needs Christian adults who would be interested in being on a calling list to provide transportation for teens during upcoming events such as scavenger hunts. Details: 206-679- 8277 or e-mail knollan@ sc.younglife.org. CATALOGING The Green Oak Township Historical Society needs help with sorting and cataloging historical items for the museum and books for their library. Details: 517-304-4475 or e-mail yorkark@yahoo. com. OFFICE HELP The Brighton Hospital is looking for assistance in various departments with office work. Details: 810-225- 2527 or e-mail nsjogren@ brightonhospital.org. RECYCLE HELP Recycle Livingston in Howell needs help Saturdays with greeting, unloading cars, sorting, and clean-up. Details: 517-548-4439 ore-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. Volunteer Livingston, a program of the Livingston County United Way, promotes the need for volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway. org. G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S MONDAY TUESDAY Tuesdays. APRIL? APRILS BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. 436 3 B u n o Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-0550. First and third Mondays. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. Howell City Hall,611 E. Grand River Ave. Details: 517-546- 13502. Second and fourth Mondays. PINCKNEY PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206. First Mondays. FOWLERVILLE VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Village Hall,213 S.Grand Ave. Second Tuesdays. HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell Township. Details: 517-546-2817. First and third Tuesdays. HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m. Hand y T ow n sh ip Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. Second WEDNESDAY APRIL 9 PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.,Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St.7 3 4 -8 7 8 -3 1 3 1.Secorrd and fourth Wednesdays. THURSDAY APRIL 10 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Finance committee meeting. Details: 5 1 7;546-3520. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall,3191 Hartland Road. Details: 810-632- 7498. Second and fourth Thursdays. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. M a rio n Tow n sh ip Hall, 2877 W. C o on Lake Road. Details: 517-546-1588. Second and fourth Thursdays. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1 i26 W e bb St., Gregory. Details: 734-498- 2502 or www.twp.unadilla.mi.us. Second Thursdays. SALES. SERVICE, RENTALS & REPAIRS X- • Lift Chairs • Scooters J • Walkers • Aids for Daily * Living • And Much More! ^ Lift Chairs starting at $549 Prirto' » = « a o r-*-*-*--*- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ■«★ ★i★o★ ★ «★ ★'S ★ o★ ★- S★ ★S★ ★6★-★9★ 9★ ★8★'9★ ★ ★. MASTERS Medical $um.r 6480 Grand River, Brighton ( across from Bordine’s) 6 i \ / / S^ran c f O ^iu e r T ^ e n ia f Dr. Brad Rondeau (810) 225-TEETH (8338) Friends o f Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: 734-498-3609. THURSDAY APRIL 10 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30 a.m.-noon- Playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Group play for ages infant-23 months. Details: 810-229-6571. • 1 p.m.- All abou t science. Cromaine District Library, 368 8 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. For ages 3-5. Details: 810-632-5200. Also 2 p.m. • 3-5 p.m.- C om p u te r lab. Brighton District Library. • 6-8 p.m.-Teen gaming. B righton District Library. GARDEN CLUB 11:15 a.m.- 2 p.m. Brighton C omm u n ity Center, 555 Brighton St."Frogs and other Am ph ib ian s " sponsored by the Brighton Garden Club. Details:810-227-6712. ALL ABOUT SCIENCE 1 p.m.Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. For ages 3-5. Details: 810-632- 5200. A/so 2 p.m. PRO-LIFE BANQUET 6:30-9:30 p.m. Brighton Church o f the Nazarene, 7669 Brighton Road. Fundraiser for Pregnancy Helpline. Includes appetizer and dessert buffet. Cost: $25. Details: 810-494-5433. SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. St. G eorge Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. M a in St., Brighton. Mental health supp or t group. Registration required: 810- 227-6821. Thursdays. WOODCRAFT GUILD 7 p.m. Howell High School Freshmen Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave.-Room 107, Howell. Share woodworking interest. Details: 810- 231-0991. Second Thursdays. LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. old Tow n sh ip Hall, 10789 Silver Lake Road, Sou th Lyon. Green Oaks Friends o f Lakelands Trail meeting. Details:Jfackert@ cac.net. FRIDAY APRIL 11 GET MESSY 10-11 a.m. Bergin Road, Hartland Township. Class for mothers and infants or newborns. Cost: $7. Details: 517-546-4168. Also May 9. BRIGHTON LIBRARY • 10:30 a.m.-noon- Playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. G ro u p play and refreshments for all ages. Details: 810-229-6571. , • 6-8 p.m.-Teen anime. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Refreshments. Details: 810-229- 6571. BLOOD DRIVE 1 -6:45 p.m. St. M a ry M a gd a le n Catholic Church, 2201 S.OId US-23, Brighton. Details: 517-546- 0326. SPAGHETTI KARAOKE 5-8 p.m. spaghetti dinner, 7:30 p.m. karaoke. P inckney Memorial Post No. 419, American Legion, 980 7 W hitewQod Road, Pinckney. Cost: $3.50-$6.50. Details: 734- 8 78 -95 22 or 734-878-6633. BENEFIT AUCTION 6 p.m. Jo h n so n Center at Cleary University, 375 0 Cleary Drive, Genoa Township."Jazz Under the Star s "to benefit Cornerstone Christian School. Cost: $30. Details: 810 -49 4-4040 or whitetailpines@ sbcglobal.net. MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. P inckney Com m u n ity High School, 10255 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. Broadway musical "Urinetown," presented by students in the Act2 Theatre Company. Cost: $8 advance, $10 door. Details: 810- 225-5544. Also April 12,18, 19and 2 p.m. April 13. 10% OFF SPRING DISCOUNT THRU 4 /3 0 S . £ . l Since 1979 CO N S TR U C T IO N CO. 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The 3,400-squarefoot Grand Room and 390- square-foot Walnut Room are booked on average five days each week and the group is taking commitments as far out as 2010. Flmds raised through firstfloor rentals were earmarked last May for building operating expenses, allowing LAC members to direct most of their fundraising efforts to the restoration project slated for the second and third floors, where the building’s original 1881 stage and box seats remain. At least that was the plan until last week when the roof over the stage area sprung a leak. Days later, roof leaks at the back of the building and the one covering The Cooper Pickle restaurant to the east also surfaced, expediting the need for roof repairs. “We knew the roof had a certain life expectancy,” said Lievense, “but we expected it to last longer.” The group qualified for a $25,000 grant from the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs, but must still raise an equal amount in matching funds before Sept. 30. Consequently, some of the first-floor rental revenue has been redi- Past Livingston Arts Council President Brent Earl, on The Opera House's second floor. Last week, the main roof over the stage area began leaking, prompting the LAC to take immediate action. Fundraising continues to renovate the space. reeled for emergency roof repair ($50,000), and the group is gearing up for its annual fundraising campaign. “Specific artifacts upstairs are in danger” said Opera House Sales Manager Sharon Fisher. Repairs must be immediate to maintain the character of upper floors, as well as “to stabilize the building’s foundation” for future generations. “It’s such a beautiful building,” said Rebecca Kroll, a Howell Township resident who has rented the building’s first floor five times, the first time in November 2006, prior to the renovation. “Even then, I was connected to it.” Having just moved to the area, she and her fiance were walking downtown, mulling over where to have their wedding reception. They passed The Opera House, “saw a sign that said ‘come inside,’ so I did,” said Kroll. She was awed by the room’s “wood floors, brick walls, and ambiance” and has since become one of the building’s biggest champions. In addition to a wedding reception, she has rented the first floor for her baby shower, a holiday party and two bridal shows hosted by her company, Diad Design. A third bridal show is planned for August. Additionally, family members, fiiends and future brides have booked the space based on her The Opera House ■ What: An 1881 building purchased by the Livingston Arts Council in 2000 with the goal of renovating it to its original grandeur and opening it as an arts and cultural center. ■ Where: 123 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ Opportunities: The first floor of the building has been rented to groups for a variety of functions including private parties, reunions, banquets and artistic performances. ■ Rental rates: Daily and weekend rates range form $10 per hour to $500 per day. ■ Details: On the Web at www.theoperahouse.com or by calling 517-540-0065. rentals. “People tease me that I should work for The Opera House as a spokesperson,” she said, shrugging off the implication. “I just don’t see anywhere else I like better.” “Becky, above and beyond everyone else (who rents the first floor) really wants to see the renovation completed,” said Fisher. 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B u l ld o g s a im t o r e t u r n t o t o p o f p a c k B Y JA SO N D E EG A N The Livingston Community News The Brighton senior class has a mission this year’s track season. If the Bulldog girls fall short of their goal of winning the final Kensington Valley Conference championship this spring, they will be the first four-year class in school history to graduate without one. Last year, the Bulldogs just missed out, losing to Milford in a dual meet and the league championship meet by just a handful of points. Brighton co-coach Gary Meehan said by returning “90 percent” of their pointscorers, the Bulldogs are “pretty happy” with their chances. “This is a year to get back to the top,” he said. Here’s a look at the KVC race for the five area teams, along with Fowlerville and Whitmore Lake: Brighton Bulldogs Key athletes: Sam Etter (sr. sprints), Andrea Fogle (sr. throws), Dayna Bergman (sr. throws), Kate Winiarski (sr. jumps), Nora Kiilunen (sr. distance), Katrina Lamansl^ (sr. middle distance). JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell sophomore Megan Hatter launches the discus at practice at the Parker Campus last week. Comment: The seniors are Brighton’s leaders, but a large junior class scores most of the points. Twins Megan and Erika Clifford are threats in multiple events. Jennifer Lane leads a trio of talented high jumpers. Three returning state qualifiers in the 3,200 - Kiilunen; her sister, Sarah Kiilunen; and Amanda Halonen - are joined by all-state cross country runner Kristen Emmorey, a freshmen. Hartland Eagles Key athletes: Haley Bourdeau (jr. sprints), Mikki Jones (so. sprints). Middle distance: Jessie Stone (sr.), Marissa McKay (sr), Erin Suttman (so.), Elizabeth Goudie (sr), Melissa Cyrus (sr). Comment: Freshman Anna Pasternak will help the distance events. Throwers Rebecca Kerster and Shannon Pajtas and high jumper Kaleigh Gordon are the core of the field events. The strength is middle distance. “We are just looking to improve off of last year,” assistant coach Matthew Gutteridge said. Howell Highlanders Key athletes: Kaitlin Cender (jr. middle distance), Megan Hatter (so. throws), Alexis Johnson (sr. pole vault), Christina Duhaime (sr. long jump), Alysa Asher S E E G IR L S T R A C K , 82 P in c k n e y m u s t g o a ll o u t in t h e b r u t a l KVC B Y J A SO N D E EG A N The Uvingston Community News Tom Carney’s Pinckney Pirates already have defended one championship this school year, winning their third straight Division I state cross country title last fall. Can the Pirates defend their 2007 Kensington Valley Conference boys track title as well? They bring their usual big guns to the distance events - state cross country champ Brian Hankins and all-staters Mike Katsefaras, Jake Hohl and Matt Wines - but they will need help from every jumper, thrower, sprinter and hurdler to make it happen in toe brutal KVC. Carney said for the first time ever, he gave toe team spring break off last week. “We haven’t talked about (defending) too much. We are just going throughjhe motions, trying to figure out where we are,” Carney said. Here’s a preview of the KVC teams, plus Fowlerville and Whitmore Lake: Brighton Bulldogs Key athletes: Brock Armstrong (sr. middle distance), Brandon Waterman (sr. pole vault), Ryan Paxson (jr. sprints). Matt Neely (sr. distance). Comment: The Bulldogs have more seniors this year but are still a ways from moving up in the KVC. Secondyear coach Otha Hill is focused on helping several events set school records and getting them qualified for the state meet. “We are basically in a situation where every point we get, we will have to fight for,” Hill said. Hartland Eagles Key athletes: Devon Blazo (sr. sprints), Alex Gierucki (sr. sprints), John and Josh Siira (sr. distance), Kevin Mahar (jr. distance), Jon Havenhill (sr. pole vault). Comment: The Eagles have at least 65 athletes in both toe boys and girls programs, giving coach Beverly Guile plenty of choices. The boys distance crew is solid, including junior Joe Graves and senior Jimmy Leonard. Seniors Chris Small and Nick Wozniak a re quality throwers. “We have a lot of younger kids who could make an impact,” assistant coach Matthew Gutteridge said. Howell Highlanders Key athletes: Steven Marcinkowski (sr. distance), Nick Cipta (sr. middle distance), Paul Murphy (sr. relays), Jarrod Horan (sr. relays). Miles Gonzalo (sr. multiple), Sam Nanasi (sr. discus). Comment: The Highlanders, seventh in the KVC last year, have 75 athletes. Marcinkowski, a regional 3,200 champ, and Nanasi, second in the KVC in the discus, lead the way. Coach Paul Webster said toe season hinges on how fast his younger athletes improve: “If just a few guys step up, we could be in the top half of the league. If they struggle, we could be at the bottom.” S E E B O Y S T R A C K , 82 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell senior Steven Marcinkowski sprints during a recent track workout at the Parker Campus track. FILE: LON HORWEDELTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton High's Taylor Odom, right, is tagged out at home plate by Lake Orion catcher Jacob Guadard in last June's Division 1 state baseball semifinal game. Odom is back this year and the Bulldogs don't want to get stopped short. Area baseball teams to step up to plate Brighton, Fowlerville dream of state titles B Y J A SO N D E EG A N The Livingston Community News The Fowlerville baseball team pushed deep into the Division 2 playoffs last June, giving the Gladiators a taste of success that has only made them hungrier. Graduating just four starters, the Gladiators (31-8) are gunning for more, a lot more. “We’ve had great success the last two years, going 60-16, but we haven’t reached the ultimate goal, that state championship,” coach Mike Hanna said. “That’s what the kids are hungry for.” The Brighton Bulldogs, fresh off back-to-back appearances in the Division I state semifinals, have similar aspirations. They return six starters from a team that just missed out on a Kensington Valley Conference title, losing to Hartland (28-10). “We’d like to play in that last game and see what happens,” Brighton coach George Reck said. Here’s a look at the upcoming season: Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Kyle Vesey (sr. outfield), John Nelson (jr. pitcher), Lucas Hartman ^r. catcher), Jimmy Tocco (sr. shortstop), Tom Rice (sr. OF). Comment: The Bulldogs (27- 9-1) get a boost from transfer Spencer Sarel, a senior third baseman who hit .483 for KVC rival Hartland last year. Ryan Evans, Taylor Odom and Vesey, a second-team all-stater who led the Bulldogs in batting average (.450), home runs (4), RBIs (25) and walks (26), will all pitch behind Nelson (7-2). “Hopefully we are going to develop and get better as toe year goes on,” Reck said. Hartland Eagles Key players: Zach Cooper (sr. P-IF-OF), Andrew Mbcter (sr. POF), Phil SUva (sr. P-3B), Jason Potts (sr. SS-P), Kyle Summerfield (jr. C). Comment: Cooper, a Central Michigan signee who was 9-2 with a 1.12 earned run average, and Mixter (7-4, 2.63 ERA, 2 saves) form a tough 1-2 punch on the mound, with Potts (2-1) and Silva (3-1) contributing as well. Silva’s .431 average leads the offense. The Eagles have enough pieces to win the KVC again. “It will be interesting to see who steps up in key games and delivers,” coach Brian Morrison said. “Right now, I don’t know who it is going to be.” Howell Highlanders Key players: Matt Hunt (sr. SS-P), Robin Witjes (jr. OF-P), Nate Gibbons (sr. C), Ritchie Wilson (sr. C-designated hitter), Mike Mock (sr. OF-P), Dan S ly ^ sk i (sr. OF-P), Mitch Russell (sr. 2B-P). Comment: The Highlanders (17-18) will rely heavily on some young arms, including sophomores Bryce Lindberg (P-3B), Ryan Larson (P-IB) and Bobby Weatherly (P-IB). “I go eight deep pitching,” coach Jim Murray said. “I hope one or two come to toe forefront.” Pinckney Pirates Key players: J.D. Davis (sr. IF-C), Mike Reffitt (jr. P-3B), Luke Eibler (jr. SS), A.J. Eibler (sr. OF-P), Josh Blair (sr. P-utility). Drew Stevens (sr. P). Comment: A talent boost comes fi-om junior transfer Matt Adams of Romulus and four freshmen on varsity. Coach Nick Russo said 11 of his 16 varsity players can pitch, giving him plenty of arms to throw at opponents. “We will plug away in the league and try to win districts,” he said. South Lyon Lions Key players: Dan Vess (sr. CIF), Austin Darket (sr. P), Jake Smith (sr. SS-P), Dan Grete- S E E B A S E B A L L , 82 Pinckney coach boasts strongest softball team school has had The future looks good/he says B Y J A SO N D E EG A N The Livingston Community News Alan Spranger stood behind the batting cage inside Pinckney Community High School with a radar gun pointed at Sarah Visel, gauging the speed of her pitches. Even though he hadn’t seen his Pirates outdoors yet, Spranger wasn’t afraid about tossing this year’s team some praise. “This is the strongest team we’ve had since we’ve been, in the (Kensington Valley Conference),” Spranger said last week. Pinckney, which joined the KVC in 2000, likely won’t contend for the conference crown this year, but the Pirates could have a say in who does. Catching Lakeland and Howell, last year’s top two teams, will be tough to do for any KVC team. When Spranger took over the program four years ago, no Pirates were playing travel ball. He’s convinced more of his players to train year-round, with eight girls playing travel ball last summer. “The future looks good,” he S E E SO F T B A L L , 82 Pinckney's junior shortstop Lindsey Maas swings at a ball on a tee during practice. Pirate coach Alan Spranger says he'll have a strong team this year. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS B 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID AY , A P R IL 4, 2 0 0 8 □ SOFTBALL FROM B1 New coach leads young Hartland program said. Here’s a preview of the KVC race, along with season outlooks for V ^tmore Lake and FbwlerviUe: B rig h to n B u lld o g s Key players: Nora Tkac (sr. shortstop), Sara Asher (sr. 3B), AUyson Lloyd (so. catcher), Katy Samson (jr. 2B), Sally Sharp (jr. pitcher). Comment: The Bulldogs (16-16) will rely on Sharp and junior Jourdan Thibault to keep games close with their pitching. Seniors Heather Neal and Bethany Marquis and junior Amy Lesneski will contribute in the outfield. “We have great potential in all the areas tha t are necessary (to win),” coach Pam Lee-Campbell said. “We can play with anybody.” H a rtla n d Eagles Key players: Sarah Oliver (sr. P), Alyssa Sutter (jr. C), Paige Macay (jr. SS), Alison Randolf (sr. C), Stacey Scott (jr. OF). Comment: New coach Carl Gabrielson, a former coach at Linden, Ortonville-Brandon, Flint Powers and Clio with a combined record of 360-226-2, takes over a young program with six sophomores and a fi’eshman on its 12-player roster. Gabrielson said he brings a complex, college-level system. “It’s fun to start out with young kids,” he said. “You get to see them develop and grow. You get to see the enthusiasm.” H ow e ll H ig h la n d e rs Key players: Cassie Dobson (sr. P), Hanna Brindisi (sr. IB), Megan 'Mideau (sr. OF), Stephanie Stewart (sr. 2B), Callie White (sr. OF). Comment: With four threeyear letter-winners, the Highlanders (29-9) hope to finally catch a dominant Lakeland program. Dobson might be the league’s best ace. “We should have good team speed,” coach Paul Bushong said. “I’m hoping we will be more patient at the plate.” P in c kne y Pirates Key players: Heather Childs (jr. OF), Lindsey Maas (jr. SS), Kelly Machowicz (sr. 2B), Sarah Visel (jr. P), Jessica Fry (sr. C), Mel Callanan (jr. IB-OF). Comment: Blessed with a handful of three-year starters, the Pirates (13-24) could push for their first winning record under Spranger. Transfer Jessy Gato, of Big Rapids, and junior Leslee Bull are the backup pitchers. “Our defense will not have that hole” that was exploited in the past, Spranger said. So u th Lyon Lions Key players: Leslee Brandon (sr. P), Kelly Babcock (sr. P), Cassie Noffsinger (sr. SS), Lindsay Quiroz (sr. CF). Comment: The Lions (14- 24) made big strides last year under first-year coach Brian Lemons and hope to continue to move up the IWC standings. Twelve seniors dictate that the Lions must win now. “We are extremely fast,” Lemons said. “The whole program is built around girls with the most speed.” F ow le rv ille G la d ia to rs Key players: 'Tearra Danovan (sr. P), Emily Williams (sr. 3B), Alex Stawara (jr. SS), Lynzey MiUer (sr. IF-OF). Comment: The Gladiators, fresh off their first league championship in 15 years, have a solid nucleus retmiung, despite the graduation of five senior starters. Danovan, last year’s all-league pitcher in the gold division of the Capital Area Activities Conference, should be dominant again. “We have to hit,” coach Kathy DeThoyer said. “The key is to get them to gel together.” W h itm o re Lake Trojans Key players: Kaley Garrett (sr. SS), Kaitlyn LaRue (sr. 3B) Jessica Dare (sr. C-OF), Megan Dreffs (sr. 2B), Lauren Houghton (jr. P). Comment: Coach Patti Kobeck said she’s been holding “pitching practice” regularly a t workouts to find out who might throw this season. “We will hit the ball fine,” she said. “We can play defense. It will ju st be a matter of if we can pitch.” BASEBALL F R O M B1 Key players return to Fowlerville, S. Lyon beck (sr. 1B-3B). Comment: The Lions, who were under .500 last year, hope to ride the talents of Vess, who hit .527 last season, to an improved record. A trio of juniors will start in the outfield, George Wellmer, Max Kondrath and Ethan Tarianian. New coach Jon Hatton, a South Lyon grad who was last year’s junior varsity coach, has eight seniors. “We have got a lot of bright spots,” he said. W h itm o re Lake T rojans Key players: Bill Ramey (sr. IB)), Justin Ketzner (sr. OF), Josh Wilson (sr. C), TVevor Sadilek (sr. OF), Josh Moll (so. P). Comment: The Trojans (13- 14) have some new faces up the middle with junior Jacob Belcher taking over at shortstop and junior Garrett Nagy in center field. Juniors Brandon Gilboe and Corey Oberstaedt team with Moll on the mound. “We have a little more team speed than last year,” coach Jay Munz said. “We are hoping to use that to pick up a few more runs.” F o w le r v ille G la d ia to rs Key players: Garrett St. Charles (sr. SS), JoshWedesl^ (sr. P), Andrew Pentico (sr. RF), Doug Grable (jr. 3B). Comment: Wedesl^ earned all-state honors last season and St. Charles is a four-year starter. The outfield of Andrew Pentico, Corey Barron and Wedeslg^ returns. Seniors Ryan Ross and Joe Wheeker didn’t play last year but add athleticism, leadership and versatility. Hanna has six inexperienced arms behind Wedesky. “The pitchers are good, talented but inexperienced,” Hanna said. “How fast will they grow up?” BOYS TRACK FROM B1 South Lyon looks to improve at every meet P in c kn e y Pirates Key athletes: Aaron Breneman (sr. jumps), Kurt Reichenbach (sr. jiunps-sprints), Eric Braim (sr. sprints), John Prout (sr. sprints), lyier Grob (jr. pole vault). Comment: The Pirates need Braun, a state qualifier in the 200, to fully heal tom his injuryfilled basketball season. Carney said Reichenbach, a state relays qualifier who was third in a national pentathlon this winter, has matured into a threat in the hurdles, sprint relays and high jump. “He can do anything.” S o u th L yo n L io n s Key a th le te s : Ian McGee (sr. sprints), Jon Denys (sr. pole vault), Erik Ringo (sr. distance), Brent Showerman (sr. distance), Andy Ohanesian (sr. hurdles). Commen t: McGee owns the school record in the 100 and 200 and teamed with returnees Aaron Cornett, Jake Sexton and Daniel Hendersen to set the 400-meter relay record. Ringo (cross country) and Denys (pole vault) are talented state qualifiers. “We will sneak up on some people,” coach Ben Mainka said. “We just want to work hard and improve every meet.” F ow le rv ille G la d ia to rs Key a th le te s : Dustin Heiler (sr. distance), Aaron King (sr. distance), Wes Rejc (sr. discusshot), Keruiy Glynn (sr. long jump), Nick Tolbert (sr. pole vault). Comment: With Williamston’s move out of the gold division of the Capital Area Activities Conference, the Gladiators could win their first league crown since the early 1980s. Chris lyie has almost 50 athletes on the roster, including a handful of state qualifiers. King, Heiler, Ian McKenna and Josh 'Talo combined to win the 3,200 relay at the Division 2 regionals last spring. Freshman Johnny Duran is expected to make an impact. “We are on the way up,” lyie said. “It will be a fun spring, for sure.” W h itm o re Lake T ro jan s Key a th le te s : Pat Kerrigan (sr. sprints). Max Griffon (so. sprints), Steven Machin (so. hurdles-long jump), Zach Carpenter (so. d ist^ c e ), Patrik Mainez (so. distance), Anthony Runkle (sr. middle distance). Comment: It was a hectic start for new coach Andy Ames, the school’s cross country coach who was hired to lead track about a month ago, but he inherits a solid invitational team. “We lost a lot of our depth in graduation,” he said. “We have the stars we need.” Join the conversation This is the year you're going to start watching Survivor! You'll want to know how Erik Reichenbach, a 2004 Pinckney Community High School graduate and current Eastern Michigan University art student, does as one of 20 contestants on the CBS-TV reality show! 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FORD LINCOLN MERCURY Shea Butler ■ School: South Lyon High. ■ Local ties: He moved from Westland 12 years ago. ■ Sports: Wrestling, golf. ■ Top sports momen t: He earned all-state by placing eighth at 145 pounds in the individual state wresting tournament. ■ Favorite subject: English. ■ Hobbies: Boating, Jet skiing. ■ Comm un ity involvement: He's a volunteer coach with Millennium Middle School wresting and the Mat Cats youth program. ■ A th le te I admire: Cyclist Lance Armstrong. ■ Academics: 3.2 GPA. ■ Future: He will attend either Central Michigan University or Michigan State University. He hopes to become a lawyer. K R U G W I L L N O T B E U N D E R S O L D ! P E R IO D . S H O P ON L IN E © W W W .K R U G FO R D LM .C O M 2798 E. GRAND RIVER • HOWELL 517-546-2250 i GIRLSTRACK FROM B1 New coach calls Glacis 'good looking team' (jr. sprints), Brittani Dalton (jr. sprints). Comment: The Highlanders, fifth in the league, sent three relays and a long jumper to states last year, a feat coach Dawn Webster would like to see duplicated, if not enhanced. Webster said several new athletes are “filling in some gaps we’ve had in the past. We are a more well-rounded team.” P in c kn e y Pirates Key athletes: Julia Vandekerkhove (so. sprints), Kari Sredzinski (sr. sprints-jumps), Erika Jensen (jr. distance), Andrea Pawlowski (sr. hurdles), Jamie Wick (sr. distance). Comment: The Pirates have 70 athletes that cover most of the key events. Jenson, Wick and Kayla Boyes are coming off a stellar cross coimtry season. Kelsey Kassab, a former soccer player, and some toshmen will anchor the sprints. Pawlowski qualified for states in the 300 hurdles and Vandekerkhove ran on two relays. S o u th Lyon Lions Key athletes: Megan Morad (jr. sprints), Amanda Thomas ^r. throws), Jenna Faletti (jr. 400), Chelsea Kemppainen (sr. distance), Amanda Green (sr. long jump-sprints), Kaitlyn Vmcek (sr. hurdles). Comment: The Lions are loaded with front-line stars, but don’t stack up in the distance events with other top KVC teams. Morad owns the school record in the 100, 200 and 800 relay. Faletti won the KVC and ran at states in the 400 last year. Green, a twotime state qualifier in long jump, and Kemppainen and Vincek, two relay state qualifiers, are versatile athletes. “We are not very deep,” coach Sonita Harris said. “We are pretty spread out in our talent.” F ow le rv ille G la d ia to rs Key athletes: Sam VanGilder (jr. middle distance), Courtney Klaus (sr throws), Alecia Bronikowski (fi: distance), Breann Allen (jr. middle distance), Alana Curtis (so. sprints). Comment: The Gladiators are thin in numbers with ju st 25 girls, but they’re strong in the middle distance events. New coach Ross Sober, a Fowlerville grad who’s been an assistant the past seven years, called his Gladiators “a good-looking team.” “We should have a pretty good year,” he said. W h itm o re Lake Trojans Key athletes: Olivia Smid (sr. all-purpose), Kristyn Hendges (sr. middle distance-hurdles), Helena Hernandez (sr. sprints), Becca Rennells (sr. sprint-long jump), Jessica Cattley (sr. distance), Samantha Brown (sr. middle distance). Comment: New coach Joe O’Connell, a math teacher at the high school who ran track at Ann Arbor Huron, inherits a team capable of winning a IHCoimty Conference title. “We need a couple girls to do the field events,” O’Connell said. “If we do, we’ll have a well-rounded team.” IN BRIEF Book signing Author Kurt A. 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Clark Rd_ Autumn Woods Condominiums Sutton Development, Co. LLC From the $130's 734.482.9000 www.autumnwo6dscondos.com For more information about advertising in this space, call y our sales representative or 734.994.672. B4 I CLASSI FI EDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 Manufactured Housing-Sale AAH- New Models Arriving @ Whittaker Oaks! 3 £r 4 Bdrm Four Seasons Homes. 734-461-6000. Commercial, Industrial and Retail Condominiums, Tovmhouses, Co-op Financing Investment and Income Property Jackson and Lenawee Area Homes Land Contracts Livingston County Homes Oakland County Homes Office Space Open Houses Real Estate Services Real Estate Wanted Residential Homes Suburban Areas and Country Homes Wayne County Homes Condominiums, Townhouse, Co-op-Saie A m a z in g D e a ls ! Harmony Homes 734-480-0100 harmonyhomesmi.com AUGUSTA WOODS Do you have $2500? 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Fireplace, Central air Immaculatel Holly Homes 697-5400 Ann Arbor Schools, Pittsfield taxes, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. 3290 Maple Dr. Open Su1-3.NEW PRICE $152,000. 734-429-3732. Open House by Owner 7646 S. Kilkenny Dr. Brighton, 48116 (Tara Glen sub off Hamburg Rd.) Sun. 3/30 1-4pm & Sun. 4/6 l-4pm 3 bdrm, bath on 1 acre lot. New kitchen, finished bsmt, professionally landscaped. $329,900. (248) 444-0545 Residential Homes Sale MAKE OFFER! 3 Bdrm Home Harmony Homes _____480-0100_____ Rent-to-Own! 2 8 3 bdrms Low Lot Rent Harmony Homes 480-0100 SA V E TH O U SA N D S ALL CREDIT Selected Pre-Owned & Repos. $100 off rent 1 yr. Buy a New Home Live Free for 6 Months Call Susan at Celebration Homes: 248-437-3443 4 bdrm brick w/ basement, 1.5 plus acres, Rawsonville Rd. $55,000 as is, $80,000 repaired. (734)217-9131.______ 4bdrm 2bath foreclosure for $12,900! For listings 800-619-3816 ext F569 PINCKNEY 3 bdrms, 2 bath ranch w/attached 2- car garage, 2 acres. Price reduced for fast sale $177,000. (734)878-2823. 2 YEARS FREE LOT RENT! Large Double. Perfect! Holly Homes 697-5400 $5,900 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Excellent Condition! Holly Homes 697-5400 4 BEDROOM BANK REPO 28x80 Beauty! 1 yr; Free site rent. Holly Homes 697-5400 Suburban Area$ and Country Homes-Sale 4 bdrm, 2 bath brick ranch on 1 wooded acre near Half Moon Lake $237,500. (734) 475-8336 Builder$ and New Construction IS Lots and Sites Manufactured Housing New Construction Northern Michigan Property Out Of State Recreational, Lake Property Vacation Property and Time Share Wanted or Exchange Property Lots and Sites-Sale Read us daily! Enjoy start yhooum seu bdeslcirvieprtyio.Tno Call 734-944-NEWS or 800-589-6397 • -THE UVINGCTON » C O M M U N IT Y N EW S CO«u«TiiD • CoawKiio* CoMncTi Recreational, Lake Property Sale 4-5 ACRE HOME SITES - Just 3 mi N of Ann Arbor www.freewebs.com/wal nutcreeknflcl/irtdex.htm 734-794-9897 1 ACRE lot w/access to Portage chain of lakes. Dock 8 beach. $95K. (734) 954-0322._____ Apartment Communities BROOKSIDE APTS. www.brooksideapts.com N. Campus 734-668-8367 DANBURY PARK A Sec. 8 Apt. complex is now accepting applications for their 2 8 3 bdrm townhomes. Pick up applications at: 9412 MacArthur Blvd. Ypsilanti, Ml Mon-Fri 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. tSrdx Going, Going, GONE! Don't miss out on a great apartment - Come pre-lease for Spring, Summer, or Fall • Homestead Commons Apts. 3103 Homestead Commons Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 734-971-4858 EOE EHO D is c o v e r t h e P o s s ib ili t ie s . . . 734-429-2440 petersbuilding.com For more information on our luxury communities, visit TollBrothers.com. PRE-LEASE SPECIALS! 2 bdrm townhouses w/basement NOW OPEN SAT 11-4 Mill Creek Townhouses 3050 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 734-971-1730 lEOE_________ ^ j l Lake Shore^ Spring into -• Lake Shore t o * A reserve your J• “ new home & - shower ^ yourself with savings! r Up to $1200 1^. in savings! ^ vww.thelakesliorapc.coni f t • >34.482.2800 ■V,-f .ti.i 2512771-01 ■ f 4 , . .. I R D HWOf l O p l a c e Fabulous Specials on 3 Sedroom Apts. 734.994.0644 i ■ 3 ^ • w-.l ONE MONTH FREE! 18 2 bdrm. apts. Starting at $620! Ann Arbor school district Heat 8 water included 734-971-4939 Town 8 Country Apts. 2572 Carpenter Rd. AFFORDABLE 1 bdrm apt. Ypsi. $395. Call 734-484-7110 or 734-941-2385. AFFORDABLE ONE MONTH FREE* A sk about our FREE washer/dryer Special* Lakeside ranch style 1 bdrm from $549. $250 deposit, without pet. *To qualified applicants. Offer expires 4/30/08 See manager for details. M-F 9-5 8 Sa-Su 11-4 OAKWOOD PARK APT. 734-485-1200 An Amazing Dealt I 1ST MONTH FREE* 1 8 2 bdrm apartments Private balcony/patio Control your own heat! We allow dogs 8 cats* S 734-434-0576 E.H.O. * some restrictions apply Ann Arbor Short Term Lease near North Campus. Top floor, 2bdrm 2 bath, washer/dryer in unit, frplc, cats ok, pool. Call for rent/lncentives (734)355-3473. PASCHALL APARTMENTS 7 locations 1 b d rm s . s t a r t a t H 3 0 2 b d rm s . s t a r t a t^ S O O Visit our office: 8I3 E.Michigan Ave Ypsilanti Please call: Office. 9-5: (734) 483-1 136 A f t e r 5 p .m : (734) 320-9577 2505010-01 Save over *150 each month! 1 bdrms. at 'S49 * Uncob Consokdated Schools ■ aHpuagrtem, sepnatc hiooumselys designed * Ions of vkfbdovvs. Central Air * (Eisthiow setsyhleedr eat-in kitchen, * bSietcso pnadrise sfrom Ford Lake * Free water/^ewer & trash ■- Ta hperifcfee sytoyute cyaonu adfefosrednQ (734)482-3000 8990 Brookwood Ypsilanti, Ml On Tuttle HM batwaan Ihron Rhrar Or. fr laxtie m m B r o o k w o o d Bpar t f f lcnts Open Mon-Fri 9-5 byP Hroufnetsisnigotnoanl lMy manaangaegmede nt Holy C ow l Remodeled apts. $125 OFF/MONTH $200 Security Deposit Very large 2 bdrm w/walk-in closet. Extra clean 8 quiet. 1 mile E. of EMU. $455 with credit. WOO D CREEK APTS. a 734-483-5620 LAKEFRONT ONE MONTH FREE* Ask About Our FREE washer/dryer Special* Ranch style 1 bdrm from $549. $250 security deposit, w/out pet. *To qualified applicants. Offer expires 4/30/08, See manager for details. M-F 9-5 8 Sat-Sun 11 -4 OAKWOOD PARK APTS. 734^85-1200 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED 2 bedrooms for the price of a 1 bedroom. Starting at ^ 5 1 5 * • 1 Month Free • Spacious floor plans • Ample cabinets • Free storage • We pay hot & cold water • Excellent management staff Sisiderson 'UiUas 734-482-5400 S a v m ^ s EIGHT WEEKS FREE Free Carports Fre« Water Pot Friendly Spectacular Wooded Views Nature Trails Children's Playpark Basketball Courts .. & Much Moral . R iv e rb a k s A p a r tm e n ts o f S a lin e 7 3 4 .4 2 9 .4 5 8 3 roa801 @provide.net The Meadows Apts. 1 bdrms $625 2 bdrms $760 • Private entry * Central air • Full size washer/dryer • Water included 734-487-1990 Armory Art Village- Is a unique opportunity for artists. Affordable live/work spaces in an incredible historic structure. Access to studios, galleries 8 much more. Spaces limited, so act fast. Cal! 517-784-2220 or 517-788-4455 for more info. AVAIL. 1 bdrm, 1 mile W of city, no pets, carpeted Private entry. $495 + utilities RENTED!. Avail. Efficiency on 208 N. Hamilton. Ypsi, near EMU. $400, includes water8gas. 734-904-1078 BARGAIN! $700/mo. w/ $200 security dep. 2 bdrm 1 bath Whitmore Lk. Pet policy. 734-834-2877 Chelsea -1 bdrm apt. in restored Victorian home. $550/mo includes util, no smoke. (734) 475-1782. CLEAN 1 BDRM APT, Quiet area E. of Ypsi. No pets. $460/mo. (734) 455-2661 DUPLEX- Dexter, ISOOsf, 40 ft. great rm, 2 bdrm, laundry, bsmt, pool. $1000/mo. 734-645-4331. Milan 1 bdrm apt - $500 +elec. includes appliances. Long or short term lease. S 734-439-4050. SOUTH LYON - 2 bdrm, freshly painted, all appliances, laundry, avail 4/1. $1400 security deposit. $730/mo. 248-388-8893 A N N A R B O R N E W S COMVimO * COUHtCYED ■ COM*llT( g (734) 994-6711 ' 3 BDRM, study, 2V2 bath, fireplace. Chapel Hill by US-23 8 U/M N. Campus. $1300/mo. 734-994-4087 OFFICE SUITE 1000 sqft AMICK REALTY 734-973-2424 Pineridge,312 -Charming 2bdrm, open 11-6 April 5-6. $1250, deps., 269- 948-2347/734-761-6994. One of a kind lakeview office space for rent. Available immediately 734 260-5968. Pleasant Lake,15 mi from Ann Arbor. Lakefront 3 bdrm,1.5 bath.No smoke /pets $950. 734-320-5004 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes I Residential Washtenaw-Rental Duplex-Rental MILAN - Clean 1 bdrm, nice living 8 dining +sun porch, quiet street. $550 +deposit.No pets/smoke please. 734-434-4193 Near EMU 2 bdrm apt. New flooring, $600/mo. (734) 485-2073 Old West Side - Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm apt. @ 405 Mosley. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $695 includes heat734-973-9364 1 BDRM, YPSI - off-street parking, no pets. Heat included, laundry. $510 + deposit. 734-395-2047. 1, 2, 3, 4 BDRM. APTS. SalexApts.com 734-484-1510 Great service, reasonable rent! Ypsilanti E. Side - 1 bdrm apt., off-street parking, utilites included, $550/mo. + security. 734-429-7303______ YPSI - Rooms, efficiencies 1-2-3-4 bdrm apts., houses. From $400/mo. Call 734-262-1627 VILLAGE GROVE APARTMENTS 1 8 bdrm apts. NEWLY RENOVATED TOW NH OU SE S 2 8 3 bdrm $525-$695 $200 off 1 St month rent FREE APPLICATION 734-487-4557 village.grove® hotmail.com Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent BRIGHTON - Grand River/Old 23 area, 1600 or 3200 sq. ft. w/office 8 shop areas: .12x12 overhead door, 3 phase electric. (810) 229-9708 or (517) 304-4349_____ DEPOT TOWN, Ypsi. Great Retail Space! 900sf next to the SideTrack restaurant 734-476-1992 ACCESS/VIEW LAKE Bright, pristine 2 bdrm. Oak floors. 10 min to city. $799. 810-231-5041 ACROSS from Vets Park, 2210 Dexter. 2 bdrm, washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas heat, AC, deck. 734-223-0672 Ann Arbor- Large 2 bdrm westside duplex, 1 mile from downtown $900. (248) 563-7500. Ann Arbor W. Side - First Month Free - Bi level, 2 bdrm carport, deck, over 1000 sf. $900 + utilities. 734-223-4233. BURNS PARK- 2, 2 bdrm apts. available. Clean, quiet, heat 8 water, washer/dryer included. No pets. $875-$950/mo. Call (734) 323-3691 CLEAN - 1430 sq', 3bdrm 1.5 bath, laundry, dishwasher, garage, water incld. $1150/mo+gas 8 electric, Eberwhite / Pioneer. 734-417-0530. Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm (S> 305 Doty. Laundry. No pets'/smoke. $625. Avail. Nowl Call 734-973-9364 Deluxe- Duplex 2 bdrms ea. Avail 7/1 .Burns Park.- Walk to campus 8 Stadium. Joe 810-577-6154 Marsha 810-397-3095 1500sf 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, new washer dryer 8 stove, completely renovated $1100+Gas 8 electric (734) 665-9004 ' Milan- 2 bdrm, fenced yard, quiet area, laundry no smoke, pets Neg, $650 734-433-0171 ■ 1 BDRM. - Great location! Walking distance to Depot Town 8 EMU. Very clean 8 quiet. Gas 8 water included. $750/mo 1 pet ok. Washer/dryer. Call Mike: 734-260-8065 Pinckney 1,527 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 baths, garage, utility room, patio, lawn maint, and snow removal. Pets OK, $1200/mo. Call 810- 602-8887 or 248-924- 4457_____________ Whitmore Lake nice 2 bdrm, washer/ dryer, Lake Access $695. 734-878-6253 $1750 - Historic Home- New windows, carpet. Located near UM hospital 8 campus. 1 bath, 3 bdrm, 2 car gar. No smoke 734-665-2593 2935 MARSHALL - AVAIL 4/1 Cozy ranch in quiet SE Ann Arbor neighborhood, fenced yard, full partially finished basement and garage. Walk to two parks! $995/month Contact Judy at 734-665-3443 Abbot School avail. 3 bdrm ranch, gar, full bsmt, Ig. fenceci yard, $1050. Call Bill 734-453-3577 A/C. 3 bdrm, garage, all appliances. Sec 8 Ok. Ypsi Twp, 485-5707 Ann Arbor- Clean, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,fin bsmt, appliances, fenced! Sec. 8 OK. $1100. 734-890-1447 Ann Arbor Dicken School 3bdrm! Fin bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 Ann Arbor Georgetown 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, family rm. w/fireplace, A/C, bsmt, 2-car gar, fenced yd. $1800. 7:^-973-2557 ANN ARBOR- Great 3 bdrm house for rent w/option to buy. 836 Bruce, Miller 8 Maple. Hdwd firs, remodeled kit, finished bsmti fenced back yard w/large brick paver patio. Avail. April 1 $1095+utils. 734-368- 5051 or 657-9714. A N N ARBOR LAKEWOOD SCHOOL 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath, recently remodeled kitchen w/ new appl., hardwood firs, Ig fenced yard.Close to schools, parks, shopping. public trans 8 hwy. Rent: $1325/mo or sale: $232,500. 734-883-1681 Ann Arbor Schools- 2 bdrm, bsmt garage, ig lot, sec 8 accepted. $950. (734) 395-2337 Ann Arbor-Walnut Glen condo 2 bdrm 2 bath appl. screen patio, gar. $1095 RENTED! We're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads Apartments Furnished I Avail., Now/Fall Studio, 1, 2, 3 8 4 bdrm. Unfur- I nished 2 bdrm. Ypsi. No I pets. $500 8 up.528-2163 NEAR EMU Non-smoker, no pets. Utilities included. $390/mo. + security 8 lease. Cali between 1-5 p.m. 734-482-6047. Whitmore Lake, 1-2000 sf office/warehouse, A/C, 10x12 rollup, outdoor storage. 734-320-1549 Ypsi Twp, On Harris Rd. 58x40 w/12' OH Door, full bath 8 office, $1200 or 36x36, $700. On Martz Rd 24x30 $400. 482-1949 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental Apartment Unfurnished ABOUT DEALS! 2 bdrm $500. 1 bdrm $450. Low Security! E. Ypsi Twp. 734-662-6133 #124 Adorable Ypsi - 2 bdrm remodeled apt. Laundry room. $575 Water 8 hot water inc. (248) 767-5651 ANN ARBOR- Main St. condo. Exc. location, close to everything. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, very well maintained. No garage. $1200. (734) 649-7252 A RROWWOOD HILLS COOPERATIVE Wait List opens April 1st for 1 8 2 bdrm units only. Applications available at 2566 Arrowwood Trail, Ann Arbor, 48105. g(734) 665-3116 (S> Belleville 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer. Gas, water included. Pool, clubhouse. $850.00. + deposit (734)552-9962. Lake Property and Recreational Rental Chelsea Schools Clear Lake - Luxury condo, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fireplace, garage 8 all appliances. $1500/mo avail April 1. 734-475-8805._______ New Penthouse Condo Belleville Lake, 1750 sq' 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 PORTAGE, just 25 min to Ann Arbor, 3bd, 2ba, frpi laundry,garage,no smoke $1595 734-330-6499 S. LYON - Waterfront bungalow, 2 bdrm, everything new. $750/mo. 517-592-4942 Manufactured Housing-Rental AP^RIL SHOWERS SPECTACULAR 1 MONTH FREE!* Homes starting at *699 $299 Security Deposit pet friendly appliances included C a l l S u n H o m e s @ 8 8 8 ^ 2 7 6 - ^ 5 3 0 1 A p p ly on lin e @ www.41akeview.cora Expires 4/30/08 ^ 'Certain restrictions apply . AVAIL NOW 3 bdrm w/ garage, porch, nice Ypsi area, sec 8 ok. 483-4543. • Saline- 6059 Saline-Ann Arbor. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, gar, all appis, 1 acre,pets OK $1200. 734-624-8679 SMALL 2 BDRM HOUSE No smoke, $575/mo. + utilities. $675 deposit. 734-327-6949 3 BDRM - Fenced yard, newer appliances, movein Now! Sec 8. welcome. $1,000 Call 734-216-6141 $260/mo 4bdrm 2bath 5%down,20yrs,8% listings 800-619-3816 xR687 West Willow- 3 bdrm home, close to schools. Sec. 8 welcome. $1100/ mo. 734-717-4468. Whitmore Lake - 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, basement, 2.5 car. Lake Access. $1400/ mo. 517-404-2224 YPSI- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lawn maintenance included. 391 Elder St. $725/mo. (734) 717-3516 Ypsi 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, non-smoking, no pets, garage. Avail. 5/1. $800. (734) 904-5282 YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm, remodeled. Basement, gar. Must seelSec 8 ok,$1000 -$1375. 734-216-3302. YPSI - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2- cargar, 121 Devonshire (near Ford Blvd). Pets OK $995/mo. (734) 578-3604 YPSI-3 bdrm, V^bath, bsmt, laundry, appis., close to EMU. Sec. 8 OK. $1300/mo. 734-484-0827 YPSI - Ainsworth Cir. 3 bdrm, A/C. garage, No pets. $900/mo + security deposit. (734) 476-1333. Ypsilanti - 3 bdrm 1 bath, bi-level, 2 car garage,A/C new roof, newly renovated. (734) 429-1461 YPSILANTI - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, ranch w/ 2 car garage, newly renovated. 734-429-1461._______ Ypsi Twp- 3bdrm, 1 bath, house $690 + Util. Ypsi- 3 bdrm, 1 bath $690 + gas 8 electric. 734-485-8526. Ypsi Twp clean 4 bdrm, 2 bth, w/d, ns/np $1,290. Close to U/M,WCC,EMU. cardonp@yahoo.com. ■ Residential Livingston-Rental Chain of Lakes, Pinckney Very cleani 500sf 4bdrm, all appliances, garage $1150/mo. 517-404-9221 Huron River 8 Lakeland Trail Access. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, wash/dryer. No pets / smoking. $850 734-647-6184_______ Huron River 8 Lakeland Trail Access. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, wash/dryer. No pets / smoking. $850 734-647-6184_______ PINCKNEY 4 bdrms, 2 baths, non-smoking, garage, central air, LAKE FRONT PROPERTY on the chain of lakes. All appliances included. Three car garage. $1700. (734) 740-5149. Rooms For Rent AVAIL NOW! 2-3 Bdrm Homes for lease or sale. All prices for all budgets. 734-217-8051 Mobile Homes for Rent, 2 bdrm, peaceful setting, good location. $550- $600/mo. 734-434-0631 Chelsea- Clean 3 bdrm, Ibath ranch, refrigerator, range, washer/dryer, no smoke/pets. $1000/mo.+ util. 734-475-8133. Dexter Riverfront 4 bdrm on 1.5 acres, 1.5 bath, deck, garage, fireplace No smoke/pets. $1,495 734-904-3975 AFFORDABLE ROOMS Furnished kit. 8 utilities. On campus. No smoke. $425/mo. 734-327-6949 Ann Arbor 1 F room 3 bdrm apt at UofM.4/20- 8/31.H208 a/c incl. $500. sdav47@comcast.net Ann Arbor Downtown $35/day, $189/wk, $700 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 AIMst Month FREE Large remodeled 1 bdrm $485/mo. w/FREE Month 8 Heat @ 137 S. Grove, Ypsi. 734-754-1952 Amazing View! Lakefront on Whitmore Lake, large 800sf Ibdrm. Must See! $695 inc heat! 449-1117 Belleville sensational 2 bdrm unit, completly updated, heat incld, Must seel $875. 734-699-9840 Brighton Condo 2 bdrm 1 1/2 bath, 1 car gar, pool, walk to town. $975. (810) 623-0497 Office Space-Rent Ann Arbor, Pauline 8 Stadium, 400 8 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch@provide.net KIMBERLY, 2878 - 3 bdrm, A/C, dishwasher, spa tub, fin. basement, all appliances, $1400. Please call 734-323-6916. 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Resumes to HR Manager at rodrigur® trinity-health.org fax 734-712-2052; or mail PO Box 994-R1117, Ann Arbor, Ml, 48106 OFFICE MANAGER Our client - an international technology leader in specialized engineering product solutions - seeks an experienced office manager for the small (4-8 people) North American sales 8 service office that is locating to Ann Arbor. The position requires a broadly experienced, selfdirected manager who will efficiently run a demanding, goodhumored, customerfocused operation. Solid experience (min 3-1- years) with MS Office, QuickBooks, purchasing, AR, AP, sales reporting and customer relations is required. For confidential consideration, e-mail your resume (word.doc) with salary requirements to davidlindemer® yahoo.com or David Lindemer, President, David Lindemer Associates, Inc., P 0 Box 2827, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. WWW.LINDEMER.COM RECEPTIONIST WANTED Monday-Friday, 1-7pm, alternating Saturdays 9-2. Computer skills a plus. Send resume to: Veterinaryhos® sbcglobal.net SECRETARY-Full-time For medical office, /^ply in person at: 505 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti SECRETARY - Must be able to type 60 wpm, be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook 8 PowerPoint. Must have excellent written 8 verbal communication skills w/strong organizational 8 customer service skills. Must be a self-starter. Requirements; Assoc, degree, 2 yrs. of office mgt. experience. Bachelor's degree 8 assisting at the executive level preferred. Send resume w/salary requirements to All Season Gutters, P.O. Box 2285 , Ml 48106 Fax: 734-426-7961 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Technician, Distance Learning Help Desk (Part time) Provides direct technical support for students and faculty who use WCC's course management software, Video DVD and various other systems in online education. Up to twenlY hours per week; evening and weekend hours. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate or GED equivalent, with additional coursework in a computer related program, experience in a customer service capacity, preferably in a computer support or helpdesk environment. Hourly wage Is $11.40. Interested persons should email resume to Jared Slayton at jslayton@wccnet.edu Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. Phone: 973-3497. WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Part Time Employment ■tntcMgw f miuMiipeeiMavnphyadm p pc VETERINARY TECH Michigan LVT 8 experienced non-licensed out patient technicians, FT/ PT. Excellent wages/ benefits. 20 mins, from Ann Arbor. www.hahvet.com Heritage Animal Hospital Dundee, Ml. Send resume to: Shan at hahjobs@yahoo.com or fax to: 734-823-5341 Office and Clerical BUSINESS ASSISTANT - Must be flexible, detail oriented, self motivated w/ good organizational skills. Call 734-663-7011. Front Desk Concierge Responsible, professional, multi-tasker with strong customer service 8 PC skills. Sales experience a plus. mDaonwagnGtorw@nb Aeinlann Ainrab.coor:m wdwayws.pbae.lclaonmina LEGAL SECRETARY, F/T Downtown Ann Arbor. Litigation exp required. E-mail resume: gingo@ butzel.com, or fax to 734.995.1777, attn Gingo Office Asst, Experienced FT-Landscape contractor in Belleville. Must be professional, reliable 8 responsible. Responsibilities include: answering phones,biliing, filing,data entry, courier duties 8 administrative support. Call 734-480-1900 Exhibits/Maintenance Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum looking for creative, skilled staff member with mechanical, electrical experience to maintain exhibits and building. Must have experience with metal and wood working, electrical wiring, painting. 15-20 hours/week. $10 hr and up. Send resume to museum@aahom.org PT DRIVER For Ypsi/Ann Arbor area. 2-3 days/wk. Ideal for retiree 8 others. Apply at: Wenk's RX Shop or call: 734-747-8080 /662-3143 MUST LOVE DOGS Community Action Network seeks a part-time (6 -10 hrs/week) long-term staff member to recruit, screen, train, match 8 supervise dog owners 8 their dogs with children who are beginning, emergent 8 reluctant readers in a community center. Program will utilize a certified pet therapy curriculum. Pay: $12/hour. hikonedirector@gmail. com. (734) 973-1183. Classifieds work... FA S T ! To advertise, call 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads c: Ot. I COMMUNITY N E ^S C h e c k u s o u t o n l i n e ! w w w .m l i v e . c o m / l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s Keep up to date on w ha t’s happening between weekly editions of The Livingston Community News by checking o ur new Web site. On the Web you can find updated versions of published stories, news that breaks between printed editions and additional content - such as more photos - th at we co uldn ’t tit into the print edition. = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S in i.ciovme www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSI FIEDS! B7 Professional and Managerial BINDERY SUPERVISOR Sheridan Books, Inc, award winning book manufacturer, currently has immediate need for a Bindery Supervisor 1st shift in our Chelsea location. Direct and coordinate the Bindery processes. Familiar w/ Hard & Soft Cover books. Knowledge of Kolbus & Martini Equipment. Great people skills. Minimum 5*10 years of manufacturing bindery experience in printing industry. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including; health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 (k), vacation and holiday pay. EOE. ^ Qualified applicants may email/fax a resume with cover letter to: jobs® sheridanbooks.com (Put Supervisor in subject line) Fax 734-475-6995 SOCIAL WORK Foster Care Worker. MSW/MA in Psychology with LMSW certification required. DETROIT location. Excellent benefits. Apply to: Holy Cross Children's Services-03, 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, Ml 49236 EOE Visit www.hccsnet.org r Children's Case Manager -Therapist. ology or So MciaAl iWn oPrsky cwh/ license. 1 yr exp. Valid Ml drivers license. F/T 37.5 hrs/wk w/excellent employer paid benefits. Cover letter & resume to: Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, HR Dept,1001 S. Raisinville Rd., P.O. Box 726, Monroe, Ml 48161 or fax to 734-243-0145 Apply by April 11th. Executive Director For local organization of independent businesses Ptlheianskel osecael fdirestta.iolrsg at LMSWs, Wanted (FT) PNLH seeks primary therapist positions; call Jackie at 734-451-7800 P/T International trade position - Export/Import. Has experience In establishing, arrangements, and managing the ongoing relationship, with export/import trading companies, and has knowledge in export management, send your resume to contact@valleyhawk internationaltrade.net The Guidance Center We are a dynamic & innovative behavioral health/human service agency. Broad range of services: tx, prevention & education. We help thousands of children, adults 8 families unlock potential & build better lives. • CMH/JJ Wraparound Facilitator. - MA/MSW full license preferred. • Child Intake Specialist- MA/MSW 8 full license Email: nduckworth® guidance-center.org THERAPIST, FT Position as outreach therapist for children 8 adolescents with serious emotional disturbance 8 their families. Provide individual 8 family therapy in family homes 8 community settings, collaborate with other providers. Master's w/LMSW, LLP or LPC8validMI driver's license required. Prior treatment experience 8 strong teaming skills required. Some eve hrs required. Send resume to Joanne Kucharczyk, Livingston County Community Mental Health, 3760 Cleary Dr, Howell, Ml 48843. EOE. Xoran Technologies seeks Research Scientist for its Ann Arbor, Ml office to design and develop computed tomography (CT) scanners based on new flat-panel detectors. Ph.D. required. Send resume to Attn: HR at careers@xorantech.com. Leasing Agent Ann Arbor real estate management firm with campus 8 noncampus properties seeks leasing agent to show, lease 8 assist with management of 340 houses 8 apartments. Full-time with some flexibility in schedule possible. Salary + commission commensurate with experience. Fax or Mail resume: Campus Mgmt, Inc. Attn: HR Mgr. 337 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Fax: 734-662-0353 SALES REP WANTED for RV Dealership - Experience would be nice but not required. Great pay, fun working environment. Please contact Josh 1-800-697-2500. Firewood and Wood Stoves Musical Merchandise Labrador Retriever Puppies, AKC registered. Hunters. 3 females left. $350. (734) 417-6790 ^u tomo i^ e Senior Market Sates - $1,650 to $2,550 weekly income potential. We provide qualified leads, training and support. Prior in home sales experience required. 866-769- 7964. Assorted seasoned hardwood, 4'x8'x18". $60 delivered. 734-439-0697 or 734-320-2866 Guitar TaylorT5- Acoustic Electric, like new. $1000. (734) 528-9948 Freebies MALTESE - Akc, shots. Retail MANUFACTURER'S REP For 168 year old industrial lubricant company. Agricultural, industrial and commerical accounts. Earn $30-50K straight commission. With Schaeffer, you're in business for yourself, but not by yourselfl Call 800-432-1645. Website: www.schaefferoil.com Medical Sales Professional Due to unprecedented growth we are adding another sales representative to our Ann Arbor office. This position offers an excellent sixfigure compensation potential with medical benefits and a company car. Great Lakes is an award winning industry leader in the home health care industry and we are looking for a sales representative to interaction with physicians and referral sources as well as helping to coordinate patient care. Minimum of 5 years of medical sales experience is required. Please e-mail your resume to: resumes@glhhs.com or fax to: 866-207-3091 Star Point is looking for Sales Reps. Accountants 8 Clerks, candidates must possess technical and communication skills. Please send resumes to: cs.laura2@ gmail.com. ATTENTION Earn $1KAVk. Food Sales Cash Paid Daily. No experience needed. Company vehicle. 248-473-7429 BAR STOOL - Swivel. $45.810-225-4430 CHAIR-Upholstered. $45. 810-225-4430_______ TABLE-End marble top. $45. 810-225-4430 Garage Sales and Yard Sales MOVING SALE - Upscale items including appliances, furniture, 8 household goods. Sat. 4/5, 9-4. 9342 Lexford Way, Brighton, Dominion Sub. Handicapped Supplies and Services Lowrey Symphonic Organ w/bench: Duel keyboards, auto rhythms. $300/OBO. 734-417-2382 "or^eTfen^ale: i' I r month, 1.4!bs $550, Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 bettythroop@yahoo.com (734)763-4934. PUG PUPPIES - 3 Females. (248)437-2828 or (248)767-1119 Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables T>» FiBiaWT & Furwrsa Comer The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College is now accepting applications for a Full Time Membership Sales position. To apply please go to the employment link at www.wccfitness.org Wheelchair - Electric Invocare. New batteries. Good condition. $1,200. Chelsea,MI 734-433-0366 Farm Supplies and Equipment PUGS, 8 wks old, 6 females, black. Very small breed. $500 8 $700. Can deliver. 734-994-4278, 269-434- 6570, Cell: 269-377-9710 WESTIE PUPS - ACA, shots, family raised, arbormeadowskennel. com. $400. 734-223-2555 Home Electronics Bose 901 Speakers - Original Bose 901 series 1 speakers. Includes equalizer. Works. $249.00. arshnard@yahoo.com, (734)756-6670. Volunteers Household items Farm Equipment - Ford 8N 51 - $3,250; 3pt 6ft landscape rake - $375. 734-878-6253._______ International 540 Manure Spreader - Rear gate. Almost new T chain $1800. (734)645-9520. KUBOTA 2 cyl., diesel w/ front end loader, brush hog 8 back blade. Good cond. $3200. 878-6855 ^ L o o k ! Yorkie Terrier Pup,11 wks vet checked shots up to date.Male 8 Female $500 ea.Email :nikki127727@ yahoo.com734-481 -0700 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables BOARD - Uncrowded dressage barn, pasture turn-out, big stalls in/out arenas, lessons 995-0092 Horse Boarding Chelsea. Qualified boarders only. $300/mo. (734)649-5706. Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Services Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Domestic Automobiles Import Automobiles Mechanical Repair and Towing Repairable Vehicles Sports Cars SUV's Trailers Trucks Truck and Car Parts Vans and Buses Vehicles Wanted Automotive Services AMC Eagle '83 Station wagon, 4x4, 6000 mi. on rebuilt motor 8 trans.. Best offer. 810-231-6065 ask for Bobby. Domestic Automobiles 20 Cars Under $3,000 FinancIng/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 BOARDING - I/O arenas stable $350/mo.; basic amenities stable $225/mo. (734)429-7615. CHEVY CAVILER '99- 4 cyl., veiy clean, A/C, runs 8 drive good, 102K mi. $2700. 734-218-1387. FORD FI50 '88-Southern truck, 4 speed 0/D, white, 80K original mi., no rust, V8 351 dual tank, ladder rack 8 tool box. Must sell $2600/ best. 734-796-0960. Geo Prism '96 - 153K, fully loaded, drives well $1900/best 734-604-0899 PONTIAC Bonneville '91 high miles, runs good, maintained $995.00. (734)662-7614. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Superior Cadillac Livingston County's ONLY Certified Used Cadillac Dealer! Superiorcadillacgmc.com Or call today at (800) 472-1627 Engines 8 transmissions installed CHEAP! (734) 699-7450 PONTIAC GRAND AM '97 127,000 miles. 2 door, automatic, good condition, RED exterior, GRAY interior, 6 cylinders, 2WD, AM/FM, ABS, Air, power locks. $1,500. (734) 330-1010. Chevy Cavaliers- 2004, 2004, 2005,. $5900, $6200, $6900. 30MPG (734) 971-2913 Ford Focus '02 - Only 29K, power, mint, $7900. 734-330-7533. (^Auto D i r e c t o r y Research Laboratory Specialist Intermediate For University of Michigan to provide research expertise in mineralized tissue related issues. Requires Master's degree in Biology -i-2 yrs. exp. to include exp. in cell tissue culture, protein purification, in situ hybridization, 8 functional analysis. Resume to: Renita Bellmore U-M Dentistry 1011 N. University 2361 Dental Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1078. Sales Still looking for the right person! 40 hrs F/T sales position in lighting store. Must have customer service skills 8 willing to learn. Looking for long term team player! $11- $13/hr based on exp. Health Insurance avail. Able to lift 30lbs, climb ladder/stairs. Must be able to work Saturdays. Email resume to mfilter@ topofthelamp.com or drop off a resume at 415 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. MUST HAVE RESUME! MORTGAGE PROTECTION and ANNUITY SALES - LEADS LEADS LEADS. $75k first year -I--F + . Call (616) 855- 6212. Need Cash Fast? Donate Plasma. $240 this month. If you mention this ad get a $5 bonus.Tues- Thurs 9-4. Fri 10-4. Sat 9-4 813 W. Michigan Ave. 483-2084 must bring current picture ID proof of address 8 proof of social security number Bedroom Furniture Set - 7-piece, black/green wood in excel, shape $599. (734) 262-9133. Livestock, Feed and Seed Sales and Agents Senior Quotation Manager/System Planner Fastener/Automotive Industi7 Dynamic, growing man- I ufacturing company is seeking an experienced professional to manage its quotation process as well as to assist in deploying new 8 innovative reporting formats for management. Requires extensive experience in the fastener industry - or a closely- related metal forming industry. A minimum of five years of automotive experience cost estimating experience is required. Position manages the quotation process for the company's automotive group. Works closely with manufacturing, engineering, customer service 8 sales organizations to develop quotations 8 to identify the most cost effective sourcing strategy (including make vs. buy analysis) for specific parts 8 customers. I Successful candidate will be fully conversant with engineering drawings, CAD files, quotation systems in the metal forming industries 8 with cost 8 forecasting strategies. Must also have superior computer skills 8 the ability to communicate comfortably at all levels ^of the organization. Interested candidates should send their resume 8 salary history to: nwil@fabristeel.com. Fax 313-299-8511. EOE We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS A Great opportunity exists for Independent Sales Rep in Ann Arbor 8 surrounding areas. Assist non-profit organizations w/ fund raising efforts through the sale of our ready to bake cookie dough, gourmet popcorn, and other baked goods. Must be goal oriented and have good customer service skills, sales experience preferred, skilled in cold calling and making presentations. Send resume to: Savory Foods PO BOX 2583, Grand Rapids, Ml 49501. or email job.applications® savory^oods.com CANVASSERS WANTED Great Pay. (734) 475-8805 Customer Service/ Cable Sales! Briarwood Mall - $8-$15-t-/hr. Will train good worker. Call 517-525-1218. Customer Service Sales Rep Responsibilities-greeting customers, paperwork, explaining company benefits and procedures. Flexible hours - Nights and weekends available. Call 734-778-4090 or 813-401-7244 FLOORING SALES, FT Ann Arbor, Ml Self-motivated, experienced sales person. Will train the right person. Email resume to flooringczar@yahoo.com Free Real Estate School Great Opportunities Exist. Pre-License Education Starting Soon CBSRE School of Real Estate! For more information call 800-276-8318 Code 200 FURNITURE SALES Tyner Furniture of Ypsilanti is looking for a self motivated, enthusiastic Sales Consultant. Part time hourly position. Large-showroom with quality name brands. Prior sales experience preferred. Closed Sundays. For immediate consideration, please call Jean at (734)483-4500. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD online, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads or email us at: newads@annarbornews.com Sales 84 LUMBER COMPANY MANAGER TRAINEES We are seeking careerminded individuals who are looking for a career that includes customer service, hands-on work, growing sales, and management. College preferred. No construction knowledge necessary. Through our paid training, you will become an industry professional! We offer excellent benefits in a great work environment. Apply in person M-W 8-5 at: 84 LUMBER COMPANY 5600 S State Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Apply on our web page at: www.84lumber.com/car eers 84 Lumber Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Drug Free Environment. Sales, Account Supervisor Are you ready to move ahead into a great career? As an account supervisor for Action Associates you will be responsible for new business development, recruiting talent 8 increasing temp/direct hire sales for Oakland and Wayne Counties. Requires the ability to travel within a multicounty 8 MS Office w/ a minimum of five yrs sales exp in the staffing industry. Must be highly motivated, organized, 8 have excellent verbal/ written skills. Position offers top compensation 8 benefits w/ high earning potential. Salary is DOE. Apply for this opportunity by sending your resume to: tinaj@wskills.com Fax#810-227-1344 E.O.E. WWW.action associates.us.com Sales. Batteries Plus of Ann Arbor seeking an experienced, reliable, self motivated, mature sales person to join our commercial sales team. Should be proven closer with experience in selling industrial/computer products with at least 2 yrs minimum outside sales experience. Email resume to: bp9389 @ batteriesplus.net or fax to 734-975-2469 Antiques. Art and Collectibles Auctions and Auctioneers Building, Heating and Cooling Items Business, Office and Restaurant Equipment Christmas Trees Clothing, Furs and Jewelry Computers Daily Bargain Ads Estate Sales Firewood and Wood Stoves Freebies Freebies Wanted Garage and Yard Sales Handicapped Supplies and Services Hobbies, Crafts and Art Supplies Home Electronics Household Items Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment Machine, Tool and Heavy Equipment Merchandise Wanted Miscellaneous Items Musical Merchandise Photography and Video Equipment Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs Antiques, Art and Collectibles Entertainment center, blue sofa, loveseat. chair set and run mattress set for sale. Best offers!!! (734)929-4114._______ Moving Sale: Ethan Allen canopy bed/dresser, vanity/stool, household, Madame Alexander dolls/furniture. Please call: (734) 883-0777 Online Sale! See it all at: thevirtualgaragesale.com Leather Sofa, dining sets, appliances 8 more! (734)325-7730. 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COCKER SPANiEL Purebred pups AKC/CKC. 1st shots & dewormed. $300 & $350 Amanda 734-218-5403 COCKER PUPS - AKC, wormed & shot, parents onsite, $300. (517)745- 5670 or (517)745-5689. ATV's and Quad Racers Aviation Bicycles, Repairs and Service Boat Docks and Slips Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles Sailboats Skis, Skates and Accessories Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service Bicycles, Repairs and Service NEW AND USED CARS TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/aanewsads Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 30 days — $152 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News l A C U R A Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 Howard Cooper Honda VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. 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Can email pics. 989-382-5827 Boat Docks and Slips ANN ARBOR IMPORTS BMW 800-561-2969 Mercedes 800-897-2374 Dining room table 8 chairs, 2 coffee tables, 2 end tables, microwave 8 tall stand, ice auger, snowblower, speakers, bedframe, 8 bench 734-417-4094 GOLDEN Retriever Puppies - AKC, 8 wks, wormed. Parents on-site. $250. 517-879-9932 BOAT LIFT 4 SALE Excellent cond, like new, used 2 mos. Handies up to 20' boat. $1800. Call for Kurt: 810-588-6523 I B U I C K Saturn Of Ann Arbor saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 RBUllIiCnK< ''^ ^773344-^776699^-11220000 Brsilg4h0to Wn . FGorradn-dM Reirvceurry S U B A R U BOOKS, Post Cards, Paper 8 More! 47th Antiquarian Book 8 Paper Show! Sun, April 6th 9:30-5. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Lansing. $4.50, 250 Tables!!! Find it Here! In the classifieds. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News April 04, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-04 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4474">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to April 04, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, A P R IL 1 1 , 2 0 0 8 I Expanding the community o f Cli\5ngstDnCounly Where your News is Our News U n l i v e c o m m u i ^ ' n e w s Everything Michig; N EW S vww.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Todd Rais, left, tightens the center area of a filter while Chris Sorg places rubber rings in the filter they are building at Boss Products in Scio Township. Both men are Howell residents. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS They're up to the job Agency matches disabled people with rewarding work BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Pete Raciti needed some parttime, temporary help a t his Scio Township automotive supply company la st summer. He considered re tire e s and military v e te ran s be fore settling on an o th e r group of employees, a rranged through Excel Employment Options. The agency, with offices in Howell and Pinckney, has been working since 1994 to in teg ra te people with mental and physical disabilities into the community. “Our mission is to place them in the community - working,” said Maureen Johnson, job developer for Livingston County. She pu t Raciti in touch with Howell re sid en ts Todd Rais, Chris Sorg and Noel Baker, who were hired for a three-month stint. The match worked so well th a t Raciti called them back la st month to help fill o rde rs for his company. Boss P ro d ucts. “They don’t have a program like (Excel) in Washtenaw County,” said Johnson, “so he called he re .” “My main goal in calling Excel is to give back to the community,” said Raciti, who contacts Johnson with each big order he receives. Raciti, who has a family member with a minor mental disability, is sensitive to the limitations the th re e employees have - and to th e ir need to contribute. “They need a purpose, and p a rt of what Excel does for them is give them a purpose. If I can add to their lives in some small way. I’m happy to do it,” he said. The thre e , who work six-hour shifts, a re ju s t like othe r manufacturing workers who help build, label and pack products for their employer. They take pride in th e ir work, and From left, employee Noel Baker, Excel Employment Options training specialist Geoff WIsmontand employee Todd Rais help to build, label and pack a product manufactured by Boss Products, an automotive supply company In Scio Township. sh a re storie s about spending th e ir paychecks. “I bought a computer stand,” said Sorg, 21, who enjoys spending time online. Rais, 40, and Baker, 29, p re fer new music CDs and videos. The men a re paid the same ra te as anyone else who would be hired for th e ir jobs, and Excel supplies a job coach who provides an o th e r se t of eyes for quality control and support. Two times a week, Raciti’s th re e Excel employees a re picked up at home by 6 a.m. by Livingston E s sential Transportation Service and 'T h e i r e m o t i o n s a n d a c t i o n s a r e g e n u i n e . . . . T h e y ( o f f e r a l o o k ) i n t o t h e l i g h t e r s i d e o f l i f e a n d t h e y e n j o y c o m i n g t o w o r k . ' Geoff W ism o n t ,a n Excel Employment O p t io n s training specialist, spe ak in g abou t three workers from the a g e n c y hired by Scio Township's B os s Products taken to the Excel’s Pinckney location. From the re , Geoff Wismont, an Excel employment training specialist, drives them to Raciti’s plant. The men re tu rn home the same way. “Their emotions and actions a re genuine,” said Wismont about Rais, 40, Sorg, 21, and Baker, 29. “With them, th e re is no hidden agenda. They (offer a look) into the lighter side of life and they enjoy coming to work.” Referred to Excel by the Livings- S E E EXCEL, A 4 ruel costs squeeze schools U t il i t ie s d e e p e n d e f i c i t f o r P in c k n e y d i s t r i c t BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Soaring utility costs this y e a r a re adding about $600,000 to Pinckney Community Schools’ anticipated budget deficit next year. School officials have been predicting a $1.9 million shortfall for 2008-09, but Linda Moskalik, a s s is ta n t su p e rin ten d en t of finance and operations, told the distric t’s Board of Education April 3 the re a l number will be closer to $2.5 million. Higher-than-anticipated increases in diesel fuel, electricity and n a tu ra l gas th a t a re already affecting this y e a r’s budget will continue to h u rt when the 2008-09 budget goes into effect July 1, she said. “It is not looking pretty,” Moskalik said. A revised 2007-08 budget th a t Moskalik has pre sented to the board shows Pinckney will have to take about $1.2 million out of its fund equity inste ad of the anticipated $800,000 to balance this y e a r ’s budget. That leaves only $923,709 in fund equity heading into next year. J u s t th re e y e a rs ago th e re was nearly $3.1 million in r e serve. If nothing changes in costs or revenue by this fall, Moskalik said, Pinckney schools could ru n out of money by Halloween. When asked by board members if th a t puts Pinckney in a worse financial situation th an the othe r four traditional public school districts in Livingston County, Moskalik said, “No.” S E E PINCKNEY, A 4 Visit US online Share llllive your opinion about school finance at mllve.com/ llvlngston commu nitynews. N o b o n d }la n o n 3 d llo t in A u g u s t Pinckney school officials want more time to develop refinancing proposal BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News A proposal to refinance existing bonds to pay for capital improvements in Pinckney Community Schools won’t be on the August primary election ballot. District officials have decided more time is needed to develop an effective plan, as well as further evaluate the schools’ needs, said Superintendent Dan Danosliy. “It was very ambitious of us to think we could get everything done for August,” Danosliy said. “There’s just too much to putting it togethe r and we want to do it right. We’ll possibly look at November.” The bonds in question begin to expire in 2011. The equity built from them, school officials have said, would be S E E BALLOT, A 4 Positive People hosts finance forum A county wide community forum on public school funding is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Livingston Educational Service Agency building, 1425 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell. LESA Superintendent Scott Menzell will lead the session and discussion. The event is sponsored by Positive People for Howell Public Schools (positivepeopleforhps.com). Livingston County residents join in preservation A replica of of U.P. lighthouse the Crisp Point Lighthouse. Supporters of the lighthouse restoration are having 300 produced and 150 have already been ordered. Society members make long trips to Crisp Point west of Whitefish Point BYTOMTOLEN , The Livingston Community News “ standing as a lonely sentinel against Lake Superior’s ha rsh e st storms west of Whitefish Point - known as the “graveyard of ships” - is the Crisp Point Lighthouse. It is one of more than 120 lighthouses in Michigan, which has more lighthouses than any other state. The 58-foot-high Crisp Point Lighthouse no longer has a working lens to provide a beacon for ships, but the fact th a t the lighthouse is th e re a t all is a te stament to the hard work of a dedicated group th a t includes three Livingston County residents. Rick Brockway, of Howell Township, a supervisor a t Alpha Technology Corp. in Howell, got involved in the Crisp Point Lighthouse Preservation Society by accident. He was motorcycle riding in the Upper Peninsula with his teenage son about 15 years ago S E E LIGHTHOUSE, A 4 The Crisp Point Lighthouse stands on the Lake Superior shore west of Whitefish Point. It is being restored through the Crisp Point Lighthouse Preservation Society, which includes several Livingston County residents. PHOTOSrCOURTESY, RICK BROCKWAY INDEX Achievers AS Calendar A9 Livingston Life A7-A10 Property sales map AS Real Estate & Building A3 Rick Fitzgerald's column A7 Sports B1-B2 Volunteers A9 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. =, (Tr ■ ■ IN BRIEF Artist begins new mural at rec center The Howell Area Recreation Authority will put spring in the air today, when artist Carolyn Kinneson creates a new floorto- ceiling mural on the lobby walls of the Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W Grand River Ave., west of downtown Howell. The public is invited to watch the process. Kinneson will sta rt h e r spring and summer landscape a t 5 p.m. today, paint all day Saturday and add details and do touch ups on Sunday. The lobby will be on “display” all next week. 'Treats will be available from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the new spring-summer brochure will be available. Details: 517-546- 0693 ext. 0. INSIDE Earth Day student group planning environmental celebration for downtown Howell. A3 Family festivities Parent Expo and Healthy Kids Day events offer up family fun. A8 Spring games Some spring-sport athletes are getting set for a rescheduled season. B1 Too much energy? Principal cautions parents, students about consuming energy drinks. A7 A2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 1 1, 2 0 0 8 Area MEAP results The percentage of elementary and middle students who passedthe MEAP test given last fall in area school districts, by grade and subject. L 3rd grade 4th grade Sth grade 6th grade 7th grade Sth grade ■E1TI* District Math Reading Writing Math Reading - Writing Math Reading Science Writing Math Reading Writing Soc. studies Math Reading Writing Math Reading Science Writing Soc studies Brighton 97.8 93.5 74.2 96.8 95.4 67.0 91.5 94.7 96.1 78.1 88.0 94.6 85.2 90.4 83.3 85.0 88.7 83.8 87.7 91.5 84.7 85.8 Fowlerville 94.1 92.9 62.6 94.7 92.2 57.0 81.3 84.9 91.3 59.6 79.1 86.5 79.1 82.1 79.9 81.1 75.8 79.7 85.3 85.8 75.6 79.6 Hartland 97.9 93.0 67.8 96.5 93.9 67.5 87.8 93.3 97.1 75.6 88.9 92.9 80.8 89.1 86.5 87.6 84.9 81.3 87.9 88.6 80.9 88.3 Howell 96.2 92.2 66.8 91.7 90.8 53.2 89.7 89.2 94.5 70.7 85.7 87.7 81.1 85.6 87.6 82.8 86.7 86.6 86.5 90.8 77.7 81.7 Pinckney 93.1 89.7 62.6 93.0 93.2 53.7 80.0 89.7 89.7 58.7 84,9 93.2 83.6 86.4 79.2 82.5 86.4 77.2 84.8 90.5 80.6 83.9 South Lyon 96.2 92.9 71.9 92.0 90.0 59.9 87.3 91.3 95.2 74.0 85.5 92.3 84.2 91.6 88.2 88.0 87.9 90.8 90.4 93.4 85.2 86.6 Whitmore Lake 96.3 91.5 67.1 85.9 94.9 50.0 t 53.6 76.0 75.0 53.6 64.0 87.6 78.7 73.0 78.2 84.3 82.0 57.3 77.5 86.5 69.7 75.3 Statewide 90.2 86.4 57.4 85.8 84.5 44.5 74.2 81.6 81.7 58.8 72.7 81.8 72.7 72.6 72.7 72.5 76.6 71.6 77.1 79.2 69.8 70.6 Source: Michigan Departnfent o f Education n/a-- Not applicable Local MEAP passing rate better than state average Math numbers up, reading, w ritin g slips THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS, SONIA L.GOTTFRIED From News staff reports Following a statewide trend, area students improved their performance last fall on the math portion of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program te st compared to the previous school year, results released this week show. Also, the average passing rate among school districts and charter schools in Livingston and Washtenaw counties was b etter than the state average in all categories tested. But statewide and locally, the percentage of students passing the reading and writing portions of the test slipped at some grade levels. The results covered te sting at the elementary and middle school levels, along with ninth-grade social studies. The best results across the state came in third grade, where 90 percent of students tested at or above proficient levels in math. State officials credited new grade level content expectations for the improved math performance. Many local districts and cha rte r schools, like those across the state, saw stagnant or declining passing ra te s in writing. Two writing concepts continue to stump younger children, said Dan Danosky, superintendent of the Pinckney school district. Adding detail to a story without merely embellishing it with adjectives and writing with voice are difficult, Danosky said. “Voice is hard to teach and it’s hard for a fifthgrader to understand.” MEAP results are a major factor in whether individual Michigan schools meet the adequate yearly progress goals outlined in the federal No Child Left Behind law. State officials said performance gains in other areas should mirror the progress in math as new grade level content expectations take hold. ■ For a more detailed look at the results at the district and individual building level, check out the Study Hall blog online (blog.mlive.com/study_hall/ and click on "State releases MEAP data") for downloadable spreadsheets with results. Fowlerville schools steps ahead on personal curriculum District considered a county leader in alternative program BY LINDA THEIL News Special Writer Fowlerville Community Schools is the first district in the county to have a process for students to create a personal curriculum that will give some flexibility in scheduling but still ensure that students meet state graduation requirements. Fowlerville High School Principal Wayne Roedel said the district looked at the Michigan Merit Core Curriculum package and how it would affect the school. “The Michigan Merit Core was dramatically different - the rigor was increased tenfold when the curriculum was adopted by the state,” Roedel said. “In the past the state ' of Michigan only required government. For them to come out and say we’re going to require 16 credits - that’s quite a departure. When the Michigan Merit Core curriculum was adopted, we had some very active parents who were concerned that their student wouldn’t earn a high school diploma.” The requirements are mandated for graduation in 2011. Roedel said a personal curriculum may be the answer for students who struggle with the rigorous requirements of the Michigan Merit Core curriculum or for those who want space for more academic programs. The district wanted to be out in front in developing a process for creating personal curricula, he said, because officials knew they would have parents on both ends of the spectrum. When the Livingston Education Services Agency hosted an informational workshop on personal curriculum last month, Fowlerville’s process was highlighted as a model for attendees from Livingston and Washtenaw counties. Pamela Mish, LESA director of instruction, said the agency invited Fowlerville to present because the district moved ahead and created a policy. “To my knowledge they (Fowlerville) are the only district out of 15 in Livingston and Washtenaw who’ve actually got a board-approved policy,” Mish said. Freshman Alyssa Meek was one of the first Fowlerville High students to take advantage of the process when she signed up for her sophomore classes in February. Meek wanted to replace an arts class requirement with an extra year of foreign language so that she could fit in biology I and honors chemistry during her sopho- IN BRIEF Brighton Business computer event offered TAZ Networks Inc. will be presenting “Technology Spring Training,” a free business event featuring the 42- foot “Microsoft Across America” truck, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 at Buon Gusto Bistro, 501W. Main Street, Brighton. The event, open to businesses with 10 or more computers, will help small businesses see first-hand how technology can help them deal with Michigan’s tough economy. Register at www. taznetworks.com or by calling 810-355-2280. District accepting students of choice Brighton Area Schools is accepting applications from non-resident students for its school of choice program. Students will be accepted in junior kindergarten through 12th grade, including the Magnet program a t Spencer Elementary School. Applications will be available Monday, April 21, at the BECC Building, 125 S. Church St., Brighton and on the district’s Web site brightonareaschools. com. Details: 810-299-4040. Fowlerville Village collects yard waste at curb Yard waste collection for residents of Fowlerville begins Monday. Materials must be placed curbside in brown paper yard-waste bags by 7 a.m. every Monday through Nov. 17. Neither plastic bags nor bags weighing in excess of 40 pounds will be picked up. Brush and branches will be picked up on the third Tuesday of each month beginning Tliesday and running through Nov. 11. Brush must be stacked in one direction with branches no longer than four feet and between one- and six-inches in diameter. Twigs and small branches must be bagged as yard waste. Materials cannot be placed curbside more than three days prior to the scheduled pick-up date. Hartland Township Library candidate events next week The public is invited to meet the candidates for director of the Cromaine District Library in Hartland Township during a 5-6:30 p.m. reception Thursday. Each candidate also will be interviewed by the library’s Board of Trustees from 1-6 p.m. Friday, April 18, which the public is also invited to observe. Each candidate also will speak a t an open forum from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Details: Jeanne Smith, the library’s interim director, at 810-632- 5200; www.cromaine.org. Howell History Days offers coloring contest A coloring contest is one of the highlights of this y e a r’s Howell History Days celebration. Participants can enter by purchasing a Howell Cityscape print for $5 a t the Howell Carnegie District Library or The Opera House. The print can be colored using any medium and must be returned to the library before May 18. Judging will take place May 19 with prizes being awarded in a number of age groups. The artwork will remain on display at the Howell Library and The Opera House until May 31. Details: Howell Library Youth Services 517-546-0720, ext. 107 or The Opera House 517-540-0065. Pinckney Applications taken for choice program Pinckney Community Schools’ Schools of Choice program is accepting ap plications for enrollment of stu d en ts who do not reside within the d istric t boundaries. S paces are available in all grades from kindergarten through 12th-grade, as well as in some elementary, middle and high school special education resource rooms and limited speech and language programs. There is no tuition charge for students accepted for enrollment under this program. For a detailed list of openings or more information, call 810- 225-3900 or visit the Web at www.pck.kl2 .mi.us. Leaf collection added by village Pinckney will supplement its spring yard waste pickup this year with four days of leaf collection. Residents can rake their leaves curbside on Monday and Tuesday and April 21-22 for collection by the village’s leaf vacuum. The village’s regular yard waste program is in effect now through November. Yard debris must be bagged in brown paper bags or in the yard waste bags available at most hardware stores. There is a limit of 10 bags per pickup. Details: 734-878-6206 or www. villageofpinckney.org under “garbage and recycling.” Registration under wayatKIndermusIk Registration for Kindermusik is under way and continues until classes are full at Grandma Barker’s Place in Pinckney. Ages newborn to 5 years old sing, dance and make music together to develop better learning skills. Details: 734-660-4639. Robotics program gets $20,000 Pinckney Community High School’s robotics program has received a $20,000 donation from a private donor. The money will be used to purchase a Dimension 3D Printer for the program from Absolute Designs Systems of Grand Rapids, according lo school officials. Putnam Township New facilities set to open Monday Putnam Township will be open for business in its new facilities at 9 a.m. Monday. The new township hall is located a t 3280 W. M-36, just west of Cedar Lake Road. The old offices on South Howell Street in downtown Pinckney have been closed this week to facilitate the move. Anyone needing to reach the township can call 734-878- 3131. From News staff reports more year. ■ “I did this so that I could take my physical science. I want to fit in physics because I want to be a marine biologist or zoologist,” she said. “It was pretty easy and I’m glad I did it so I could get those classes in.” Alyssa’s mother, Brenda Meek, said she was pleased with the process. “We went in and talked to the principal and Alyssa’s counselor. They were very willing to work with us,” she said. Roedel said most of the students who have inquired into a personal curriculum are band students looking for flexibility in their very tight schedules. Roedel said the process at Fowlerville may require more tracking when more students begin to use a personal program. The district is working with a software publisher to allow tracking of personal curricula. Burning ban issued after fire spreads From News staff reports A temporary ban on outdoor burning was issued Ihesday after a fire spread and consumed about 52 acres of grass, woodlands and cornfield stubble. Unadilla Township Fire Chief Mark Schroeder said a group of preteens accidentally started the blaze with a small campfire near their home in the 17800 block of Dexter 'toil, near M-36. He said the children had to hike to a phone to report the fire at about 2:30 p.m. Mffien firefighters arrived, it had spread to several acres. Firefighters from Putnam Township, Stockbridge and FowlervUle sent a seven brush trucks to the scene. Schroeder estimated 5,000 gallons of water were used to douse the blaze and several fire trucks had to be towed from the mud by a local farmer. No buildings were endangered and no one was injured. The last truck cleared the scene at about 8:30 p.m. Hamburg, Hartland, Putnam, Unadilla townships and Howell and Brighton area departments issued the burning ban Thesday until further notice, said Hamburg Township Fire Chief Doug Berry. Forecasts call for a chance of showers through the weekend. = T H i: LIVINGSTON = COMMUNITY Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under the act of March 3,1879, Main office; 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 Our e-mail address: news@>livingstoncommunitynews. com General office; Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave.,NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 48916. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News and maybe edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium. Photo reprints Staff photos are available in reprints for personal use. Call (810) 844- 2000. Home delivery/advertising; (810) 844-2000. CONTACT US Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810)844-2004 E-mail: rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com Advertising Sales Manager: Barb Montgomery (734) 994-6875 E-mail: bmontgomery@ annarbornews.cofn Publisher: Laurel Champion Editor: Ed Petykiewicz OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD Summary of Minutes for March 6, 2008 The Oceola Township Board held a Regular .Meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, William Bamher; Cierk. Kathleen McLean; Treasurer. Evelyn Cornell and Trustees Lance Schuhmacher, Kicth Huff. Sean Dunlcavy and Bob Henshaw in attendance. Attorney, Neal Nielsen and Zoning Admini.strator, Thomas Sauvage were also present. The following actions were taken; to approve the minutes of January 17,2008; to accept the First Amendment change to the Master Deed of Wellington Hills; to renew our contract with Larry Wilson Landscaping at the proposed rates; to renew the township's liability insurance with Burnham & Flower; to accept the Howell Parks & Recreation Authority budget for FY 2008-09; to purchase and install a new entry door for the fire hall; to schedule dust control applications; to adopt resolutions-for participating in. and the managing of Flood Plain insurance and for an Intergovernmental agreement to manage as well as an ordinance for management provisions of the state construction code; for the signing of franchise agreements with AT&T and Comcast; to purchase four (4) new computers in an effort to update current workstations spending a total of $4,023.14; to authorize signatures on contracts for the Howell and Hartland school districts to collect property taxes; and to pay the bills; actions were also taken not to accept a request for a tax abatement; adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Kathleen McLean Oceola Town.ship, Clerk Approved by: William J. Bamher. Supervisor 2566196-01 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOW NSHIP NOTICE OF ADOPTION Notice is hereby given: the Green Oak Charter Township Board of Trustees at the regular meeting of April 2, 2 0 0 8 approved for adoption the following ordinances. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NUMBER 01-2008 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 38, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP, ALL SAID AMENDMENTS DEALING WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES REGULATIONS AND BEING IN PARTICULAR: SECTION 38-1, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 38-135(11)(b)(15) DELETED; SECTION 38-135(12)(b)(7) DELETED; SECTION 38-196(22) DELETED AND AN ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 38-199 TREATING REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NUMBER 02-2008 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 38-171 IN ITS SUBSECTION (1), (2), (3), (4) AND (5) ALL SUBSECTIONS DEALING WITH ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES OF CHAPTER 28, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NUMBER 03-2008 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "LOT LINE, WATERFRONT" AND "LOT, WATERFRONT" AS CONTAINED IN ARTICLEI, SECTION 38-1 OF CHAPTER38, ZONONG, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP. A complete copy of the ordinances is available for review at the Green Oak Charter Township Hall, located at 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton M l 4 8 1 1 6 during regular b u s in e s s hours of 8:00 A M until 5:00 PM. 2566039-01 B u l l e t i n B o a r d Bulletin Board are set on a flat rate of $2.00* Call (734) 994-6711 or 1-800-589-9888 or your sales representative. ' Call Tuesday before, *two lines minimum. by 5 p.m. for Friday's publication. 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JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Pioneering green homes I Builders say energy efficiency is wave o f future REAL ESTATE & BUILDING BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News Putnam Township native Brad Lavey has his green on. He’s all about the green building movement, a buzz that is picking up steam and giving builders like Lavey a new focus. Lavey, who recently received his certification in HERS - the Home Energy Rating System that rates a new or remodeled house for efficiency - has teamed up with architectbuilder Brian Halprin to form Green Building of Michigan (greenbuildingofmichigan. I com), a company that specializes in sustainable building practices and energy efficiency in both new and renovated houses. They lopk at everything fi*om heating and cooling alternatives to using renewable materials and keeping homes healthy. “We’re motivated to build unique structures,” said Halprin, 37. “We’re both environmentally conscious. It seemed like a natural fit.” Lavey and Halprin contend that despite a sluggish housing market, people still are interested in building or remodeling with this approach, k “We were green by default,” P said Lavey, 38. “Of course there are trade-offs. We base everything on paybacks - seven years is a good payback” for deciding to do something environmentally friendly. To that end, Lavey is building his own family home on five acres along Pingree Road just north of M-36. Lavey, his wife and their two children hope to move in this spring. “A lot went into the energy-efficiency side,” Lavey said. “It’s a very compact design, about 2,000 square feet. Framing uses certified wellmanaged forest. It’s a really forward-thinking project.” The three-story house has a 24-by-28-foot footprint and is costing the Laveys $210,000 to build. It uses everything from a central boiler for heating, cooling and hot water to a pellet stove for alternative heating on the second floor. The home has a roof shingle with a lifetime warranty, saving on landfill space and roofing costs. The Forest Stewardship Council-approved lumber used was harvested fi'om a well-managed forest, Lavey said. It is sited to take advantage of the sun. Eventually, he said, he hopes to install a wood burner outside to power the boiler and heat the house and grow on the site renewable crops that can be burned for fuel. Michael Element of Architectural Resource of Ann Arbor consults with Lavey on green building. He said Lavey’s approach is at the fore of the green movement, from the way his home is sited to the selections he has made in his housing materials. “This is what needs to happen for us to survive,” Element said. “We are at the very fi’ont edge of a revolution of how we’re doing things. When we, as consumers, start demanding this stuff, builders will come along with us.” Today’s green building can mean everything from installing high-efficiency appliances to finding ways to use rainwater on a. home site, said Elyse Eopietz, executive director of Green Built Michigan, the certified program of the Michigan Association of Home Builders. Livingston County has one of five chapters in the state, allowing builders to become certified in a seven-step green building process that includes everything from evaluating sites to considering renewable energy alternatives. “One of the problems is there is no legal definition of what it means to have a green house,” Eopietz said. She noted that the group’s Web page (www. greenbuiltmichigan.org.) has links and resources. But her organization’s approach is growing quickly. It has 160 members, with 21 new members signing on just last month. In Livingston, there are five certified green builders in the Green Built program and two associate members who handling heating and cooling (links are on the Web site.) On the Web: ■ greenbuildingofmichigan.com. ■ energystar.gov. ■ greenbuiltmichigan.org. ■ thegbi.org/home.asp Send real estate and building news to Casey Hans at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews or call her at810-844-2005. I Rogers discusses oil, energy, foreclosures BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News In a speech tha t almost sounded like a warmup for an Earth Day address. Congressman Mike Rogers, RBrighton, touched on U.S. dependence on foreign oil, alternative energy options and hybrid vehicles, in a talk before the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Rogers was critical of both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns for attacking the U.S. auto industry for their alleged failure to respond quickly to the need for more fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly’ vehicles. Far from lagging behind Asian and European carmakers, Rogers said the domestic “Big Three” has been at the forefront of technological development, citing GM’s two-phase hybrid SUVs and coming Volt electric car as examples. Rogers also touted alternative energy sources such as nuclear, wind power and cellulosic Ethanol (contained in plants and trees and chemically identical to Ethanol produced from corn and sugar). Rogers urged less government regulation so oil companies have the incentive to build and expand oil refineries and engage in more oil exploration. “We’ve got to open up the supply to encourage the oil companies to expand refineries,” he said. Rogers also praised measures under consideration in Congress to help homeowners in danger of foreclosure. “We have seen friends and family suffer through this economy and need to apply innovation,” he said. Included in the proposed measures is funding to help borrowers refinance loans they can’t afford. The package would increase activity in neighborhoods that have properties in foreclosure. “This way you can keep your home,” Rogers said, adding that the measures wouldn’t result in devaluing nearby homes in the neighborhood. The legislation also would include a new tax credit and deduction for home buyers, plus a tax incentive for home builders. Also in the package is a provision that would make loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration easier to obtain. “I agree with (Rep. Roge rs ’) direction,” Mark Wendt of Genoa Township said afterward, concurring with efforts in Congress to help homeowners in danger of foreclosure. “I don’t agree with helping the mortgage companies - we shouldn’t bail them out - but there should be some incentive to help homeowners, a lot of homeowners were misled,” Wendt said. Rogers praised the bipartisan effort tha t led to the current federal tax rebate program and urged further cooperation on the economy and other issues. “We have to have an honest political dialogue about what the solutions are,” Rogers said. Howell celebrates Earth Day BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingstor) Community News The third annual Earth Day celebration organized by the Howell High School Environmental Club will be bigger and better than ever, according to event organizers. “It just keeps growing,” said Joanna Miller, club adviser and special education teacher. “Now, it’s getting beyond me.” Howell’s E a rth Day celebration began in 2005 with a core group of people p a s sionate about preserving the E a rth ’s re sourc e s. Miller, who had joined the teaching staff a y e a r earlier, and a handful of Environmental Club stu d en ts pulled off the event with a equally small number of county environmental groups. This year’s event will include live music from multiple performers, about 20 vendors, a bounce house for kids and teens, the University of Michigan Solar Car and team, local car dealerships offering a peek into their hybrid vehicles, a hot dog stand, a host of local businesses offering Earth-friendly products and services, and an energy-saving demonstration by Home Depot. Brighton council members take pay cut Gesture will save about $3,600 in 2008-09; city may seek a wage freeze BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News In response to a tight budget, Brighton City Council members have agreed to cut their own pay by 22 percent as of July 1, the s ta rt of the 2008-09 fiscal year. Council members are paid $90 for each regular meeting - on the first and third Thursday of each month - and $50 for workshops and special meetings. With the change approved a t the April 3 meeting, memb e rs’ pay will be trimmed to $70 for the y e a r’s 24 regular meetings. That, coupled with reductions in the city’s portion of federal payroll costs, amounts to a little more than $3,600 in savings to the city for the year. The mayor’s $90-per-meeting pay will also be reduced by 22 percent, but the position’s annual salary of $1,500 will be unchanged. Pay for special meetings and workshops will remain at $50 per session. Council members said the pay cuts will show that they are serious about exploring ways to cut spending in a tight budget year, even though the savjngs in a given category may be relatively small. Too, the city is considering asking employees for a wage freeze, and council members said they should se t the example. Reach Tom Tolen at 810- 844-2009 or at ttolen@ livingstoncommunity news.com. 1-96 to eilt 129 • N. on Fowlervllle Rd to Sherwood • Left 2 miles to 9524 Sherwood SPECIAL SPRING PRICING! Certified Sales Representalive of m . 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Applications Being Taken Through September 2,2008 Contact 248-573-8134 or visit www.slcs.us Earth Day event ■ When: Saturday, April 19, noon-5 p.m. Free. ■ Where: On the Historic Courthouse lawn and along State Street, Howell. ■ Who: Sponsored by the Howell High School Environmental Club. ■ Activities: Live music, interactive booths, refreshments, pet adoptions, eco-friendly products and information, the University of Michigan Solar Car. ■ Participants: Sierra Club, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Recycle Livingston, Livingston County Conservation District, Last Chance Rescue, Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, car companies with hybrids, retailers with Earthfriendly products. ■ Details: E-mail event coordinator Joanna Miller at Millerj@howellschools.com. “I’ve always had this vision in my head” of such an event, said Miller. TTie groups and services are already in Livingston County, she said. “I’m just pulling them all together and saying to people, ‘come and look at all these things that are out there.’” Miller said she doesn’t consider herself “a tree hugger,” as she’s been labeled in jest by some students. “I just love the outdoors, and want to protect it.” She said she believes more people are showing concern for the environment as more land is developed and more waterways are added to environmental watch lists. “We’re a society of mass production, and we’re finally realizing that this isn’t healthy - not healthy for us, not healthy for our planet,” she said. Mike Terry of Ducks Unlimited has been involved with the Howell Earth Day celebration since 2005. “It’s important for us to be there due to the fact that we (Ducks Unlimited) are the world leader in wetland conservation,” said Terry. His group will be there to answer questions, pass out literature and publicize local and nationwide programs. Ducks Unlimited has conserved 12 million acres of wetlands in Mexico, the United States and Canada - including 48,488 acres in Michigan, according to the group’s Web site, www.ducks.org. “If it has to do with conservation, you’ll find Ducks Unlimited there. We’ll be the booth with a lot of squawking and racket-making going on,” Terry joked. He is hoping to be asked to join one of the rock ‘n’ roll bands with his duck caller. “I did it the first year and the people were just cracking up,” he said. PUBLIC NOTICE Verizon Wireles.s propose.s to collocate telecommunications antennas upon the existing 120-foot water tower and place equipment at the base of the tower located near 5245 Moret Court, Genoa Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Verizon Wireless invites comments from any interested party regarding the likelihood that the proposed construction would adversely affect historic properties. Comments may be .sent to: G2 Consulting Group, LLC. Attn. A. Temerowski 1866 Woodslee Drive, Troy, MI 48083. Comments must be received by May 18, 2008. C a n y o u liv e w ith o u t y o u r voice? W h a t a b o u t y o u r jaw ? W o u ld y o u m is s i t i f y o u c o u ld n 't sw a llo w fo o d ? T h ro a t cancer can take all o f tliose things away, along with your ability to eat, talk an d breathe normally. These debilitating problems can be prevented, bu t you have to catch cancer early. T h e exam takes less than 45 minutes. Counseling will be available by ap pointment for people who want to quit smoking. Refreshments and ftiither information abotit throat cancer will be provided. Free transportatipn or parking is available. Y o u m a y b e a t r i s k f o r t h r o a t c a n c e r i f y o u : • Smoke or chew tobacco; • Have a sore throat or hoarseness that won’t go away; or • Have trouble swallowing food. G e t c h e c k e d n o w . SATURDAY, APRIL 26. 9 AM -1 PM UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN TAUBMAN CENTER REGISTRATION REQUIRED CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT CANCER ANSWERLINE 1-800-865-1125 University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center A4 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 1 1, 2 0 0 8 gE MOOT widening w ork continues along M-59 Project moves to area from Byron Road to just east of Fairlawn,some intersections affected From News staff reports Highway construction crews were to begin work Thursday on M-59 between Byron Road and Mallard Pond (just east of Fairlawn Drive) in Howell as part of the M-59 widening project. Traffic was to be shifted to the north shoulder, with one lane maintained in each direction. In addition, the left-turn lane between Byron Road and Mallard Pond was to be eliminated due to construction. Left turns are still being permitted, especially in the area of M-59 and Michigan Avenue-Oak Grove Road. However, motorists are warned to plan extra time and drive with caution when traveling through the area. Various intersections along M-59 will also be closed for a short period as part of the M-59 widening project. All intersections will be closed for about 14 days with a detour posted. All construction work along M-59 is expected to be completed in October of this year, according to state transportation officials. EXCEL FRO M A1 Agency follows up on workers ton Educational Service Agency’s school-to-work transitio n program, people like Rais, Sorg and Baker are able to offer much to so ciety despite th e ir disabilities. “They are willing to work and open to new duties,” said Raciti. “They are all fun to work with and very genuine ... and they can tell a joke just as much as they can take one.” Each consumer - the word Excel uses to describe the people it places - goes through a 30-day evaluation before a job placement is made, and follow- ups are more routine than the ongoing attempt to recruit more companies for placement opportunities. “We strive to never put a person in a position where they a re going to fail,” said Johnson, who said eight Livingston County companies are participating. To le a rn more about Excel and placement opportunities, contact Johnson at 517-540-1155. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. PINCKNEY FROM A1 Officials see more students lost next year “It’s just a matter of who goes off the cliff first,” she said. The Pinckney district, which has lost about 330 students in the past four years due in part to the state’s floundering economy, is anticipating another 100-student drop next year. Perstudent funding is the only revenue source schools have had since voters passed Proposal A in 1994. It shifted the basis of school finance from local property taxes to state sales taxes and guaranteed all districts a minimum payment. The problem, school officials said, is that the economy also has prevented the per-student payments from keeping up with inflation, and the funding gap between richer and poorer districts isn’t getting any smaller. At $7,204 per student, Pinckney is among the lowest funded districts in Michigan. Now, electricity fees that have jumped nearly 32 percent at the middle and high schools and nearly 15 percent at the elemental^ schools since last December are adding about $9,500 per month to Pinckney schools’ utility bills. Diesel fuel is up about $1.13 per gallon from a year ago, adding about $100,000 to that bill in a year, Moskalik said, and natural gas is up about $5,000 per month. Pinckney’s school board already has voted to close Hamburg Elementary School next year to save about $350,000. Privatizing buildings and groimds services, which could save about $430,000, is also being considered. Leanne Smith can be reached at Ismith® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. BALLOT FRO M A1 Refinancing plan wouldn't hike taxes used for: ■ Athletic facilities at Pinckney Community High School, such as a football sta dium, baseball and softball diamonds and an in-ground sprinkler system. ■ Building needs, such as roof and parking lot projects, a new bus garage, the elimination of portable classrooms at Navigator School that have no running water and the construction of an entrance and exit from the high school onto M-36. ■ Increasing demand for technology in the classroom. “We are not talking about Raising taxes,” Danosl^ said. “This would extend debt, but not raise taxes.” Proposal A limits districts from asking voters for more than the total 18 operating mills they are allowed by state law. Also by law, the money generated from extending this debt could not be deposited into the district’s general fund. But, the extended debt could be used for these capital improvements so general fund money already targeted for them could stay in the general fund for use elsewhere, Danosky said. A possible second proposal th a t could use refinanced debt for construction of a community center, in which the d istric t would locate its community education c enter, is still in the preliminary discussion stage s, Danosky said. If the district hears from enough people that they do not want this kind of facility, the proposal likely will never appear on an election ballot, he said. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ Jivin gstoncommuni tynews. com or at 810-844-2011. LIGHTHOUSE FROM A1 Natural beauty of setting called 'a hidden treasure' Crisp Point ■ What: A lighthouse that was first operational in 1904. ■ Where: On the shore of Lake Superior, north of Tahquamenon Falls and west of Whitefish Point in the Upper Peninsula. ■ Who: Crisp Point Lighthouse Preservation Society and Crisp Point Light Historical Society (www. crisppointlighthouse.org). ■ H ow to help: Limitededition replicas of the Crisp Point Lighthouse will be available for purchase later this year at $21.95, plus $5 for shipping. To order, contact Rick Brockway, 450 W. Marr Road, Howell, Ml 48855, call 517-546-5283 or e-mail ricterway@sbc Global.net. and came upon a seemingly abandoned lighthouse. He found the place a remote yet enchanting wilderness, and felt compelled to re tu rn la ter, where he spied a woman walking down to the beach. “She had a key and let us go up in it,” Brockway says. It iurned out she was a society member and the caretake r for th a t week. Brockway signed up on the spot and soon became involved in the volunteer restoration work. He and his wife, Terri, also a re in charge of compiling the Crisp Point Lighthouse newsletter. Brockway got his sister-inlaw, Diane Sweeter of Hartland Township, involved, and Sweeter now makes the seven-hour trip to the U.P twice each year to help with lighthouse restoration and help prepare the food for the annual conference in July. Sweeter says tha t for her, the lure was the natural beauty of the location. “People fall in love with the area,” she says. “It’s breathtaking. a hidden tre a sure .” Crisp Point began in 1876 as a U.S. Life Saving Service station. Construction of the lighthouse didn’t begin until 1903, and a fog signal was added in 1906. The lighthouse had six keepers between 1904 and 1941. Its fourth-order Fresnel light was automated in 1941 and with the advent of modern rad a r it was decided in 1947 to deactivate the lighthouse. Due to vandalism, the Coast Guard demolished all buildings except the tower and service room in 1965. According to the United States Lighthouse Society (www.uslhs.org), th e re are about 600 lighthouses re maining in the U.S., down from “the thousands that were here (at one time),” says Jeff Gales, executive director of the San Franciscobased group. Thankfully, preservation groups have sprung up all over the country in recent years, which Gales says is a te stament to the universal appeal of lighthouses. Currently, Luce County owns the lighthouse and property and the society has a 40-year lease. Begun in 1991, the group has about 400 members from as far away as Japan. Because of the lighthouse’s proximity to the lake - it is only 25 to 30 feet from shore - the preservation group has piled huge boulders to deflect wave surges from Lake Superior. “The tower would have been gone by now from the storms, without our intervention,” Brockway says. The group did lose the service building to lake gales and is now finishing a replacement building. The Crisp Point Lighthouse will be the featured lighthouse for 2008 a t the annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Conference, Oct. 9-12 in Alpena. 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The purpose of the proposed amendment is to establish waterfront lot regulations for the purpose of preserving the waterfront character of the community, to render the area attractive and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents. This meeting will be televised on the local Green Oak Cable Channel. A copy of the proposed non-conforming waterfront lot amendment is available for public inspection at the Green Oak Charter Township Clerks Office, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116. The proposed amendment may also be viewed on the township's website at www.greenoaktwD.com under Ordinances. Public comments and participation are both encouraged and welcome, either in person at the Public Meeting, in writing to Lesa Brookins, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116 by FAX at 810. 231-5080 or E-Mailed to Plannina-Zoning@twp.green-oak, mi.us prior to noon. 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Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) Indicates a multiple-parcel sale. [ Cleary fundraiser moves to Livingston L Some 300 guests expected for 16th annual event in Genoa Township B Y U S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News Cleary University’s Jo h n son Center will become New York’s Central Park April 26 as p a rt of the “Moonlight in Manhattan” auction. It will be Cleary’s 16th annual auction and will include a strolling supper along with both live and silent auctions. “This is the first time we’re having the auction in Livingston County and are pleased with the opportunity to have it in our own building on campus,” says J a n e t Filip, Cleary’s director of development. “People can see what we actually have including the technology en hancements and student scholarships.” Filip says organizers a re hoping to have 300 guests at the event and tha t they hope to ra ise $150,000. Black tie is the dre ss of the evening.. The 26,868-square-foot Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Center for Business and Community Excellence was dedicated in September of 2007. The university’s commencement ceremonies also have been moved to the $5.4 million Johnson Center. Cleary University, which is a nonprofit four-year university, se rve s close to 1,100 students divided between its two campuses in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. 16th Annual Cleary University Auction ■ What: University's largest fundraising event. ■ Theme: "Moonlight in Manhattan." ■ When: Saturday, April 26 ,6 p.m.-midnight. ■ Where: Johnson Center at Cleary University, 3725 Cleary Drive, Genoa Township. ■ Cost: $150 per guest. ■ Details: 800-686-1883 ext. 3357 or ext. 5505; to www.cleary.edu. 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(734) 302-4037 HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-8PM, SUNDAY 9AM-6PM A6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 1 1, 2 0 0 8 Medals awarded to WWII vet Zemper Beloved historian, war photographer honored B Y L A U R I E H U M P H R E Y The Livingston Community News In a simple ceremony with little pomp and circumstance - as is his preference - World War II veteran Duane Zemper received his military medals this week, and the recognition promised him last fall during a film preview of the documentary, “WWII: Through the Lens of Duane Zemper.” The 15-minute film, shown locally last September at the Howell Theater, was part of a nationwide PBS special “The War: A Ken Burns Film,” which focused on the lives touched by war. Zemper’s photos, taken during two years of bombing missions aboard a B-17, were featured, as well as some his memories. M ore than 500 people from far and near turned out for that preview, which included a pinning of Zemper’s Victory Medal and a promise of two more by U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton. Rogers presented the medals Monday in Howell. “It’s been 65 years since I got out (of the United States Army) as a first lieutenant, and I really appreciate what’s going on,” Zemper, 89, said to the crowd gathered at The Opera House. “What you’re doing here for me today. I’ll remember this for the years that I have left.” Zemper thanked and entertained the group in a tten dance at the presentation portion of the regular Howell Rotary Club meeting. He focused his comments on one medal in particular: the Good Conduct Medal. “I can’t believe I got that medal for being ‘a good boy’ Boy, if my wife would’ve heard that ...” he said including his late wife, Tillie, in the day’s festivities. Family members in attendance included his sons Rick and Steve, two daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Despite the jokes, Zemper showed a serious side and JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS World War II veteran Duane Zemper, left, shares a light-hearted moment with U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers on Monday, as Rogers presents him with military medals during a meeting of the Howell Rotary Club at The Opera House. ' I t ' s b e e n 6 5 y e a r s s i n c e I g o t o u t ( o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s A r m y ) a s a f i r s t l i e u t e n a n t , a n d I r e a l l y a p p r e c i a t e w h a t ' s g o i n g o n . ' D u a n e Zemper, on receiving his WWII medals Monday. recognized his good fortune to receive the medals while so many veterans have died without ever getting theirs. “We’re dying at a rate of 1,400 every day,” he said somberly. “It would be nice if all the older guys like me could get their medals; and if you can get those (veterans) on that (Honor Flight) trip to Washington, D.C, that would be good, too.” According to Joyce Fisher, an archive room volunteer at the Howell Carnegie District Library and WWII veteran advocate, every veteran can and should get the medals due them. “I think that people don’t understand they just have to apply for them,” she said. Aside from the Good Conduct medal, and the Victory Medal Zemper received last fall, he was given his European, African and Middle East medal adorned with tiny silver and bronze stars on the ribbon. 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EXLUDES P R IO R SA L E S ! 2554441 -01 ci.se 2<h A7 / THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 1 1, 2 0 0 8 S h a re y o u r n ew s at 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 Fax: 8 1 0 -8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 E-mail: n ew s@ liv in g s to n c om m u n ity n ew s .c om k Achievers, A8 Calendar, A9 Volunteers, A9 Players on stage, A10 V IN G S T O N LIF RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News S p e c ia l d ie t ^ w i l l le t k id s e n jo y c a m p David Jann can’t wait to go back to summer camp this year. He’s anxious to see how many of his friends will return to Camp Westminster. He’s looking forward to sailing on Higgins Lake, to visiting the nature cabin, to taking archery lessons and hiking through the woods. And he’s looking forward to not dragging along a cooler filled with food. The 10-year-old from Howell will attend camp during a special week designed for kids like ^ him who have food sensitivities ^ that require a gluten-fi"ee, casein- fi^e diet. This year, instead of sending along a cooler filled with food for him, his mom, Pam Jann, and friend Deanna Seng will go along for the week I to supervise food preparation P for all campers. With the cooperation of the Camp Westminster staff, the two mothers have helped to create what they believe is the state’s first gluten-fi’ee, caseinfree dietary week of summer camp. They hope it will open up the summer camping experience to a new group of kids. “Some of these kids (with food allergies) have never gotten to eat what their friends are eating,” says Seng, mother of two. With a week set aside to meet their special dietary needs, she and Jann hope to give more youngsters a chance to experience camp. L Jann and Seng say that a r gluten-free, casein-free diet is often used in the treatment of a number of food allergies, celiac disease and autism. According to the Web site I of a national autism advocacy group, the removal of gluten (a protein found in barley, rye, oats, and wheat) and casein (a protein found in dairy produc ;s) is a popular dietary treatment for symptoms of autism. It is based on the hypothesis, not yet scientifically validated, that those proteins are absorbed differently in children with autism spectrum disorders and act like false opi ite-like chemicals in the b r a il. Lots c f parents, they say, would nc t do what they have done in /ears past: Pack a cooler wi h enough food for a week an< then work with the camp sta f to make sure they understa d the importance of the spi hal diet. “It’s hard to figure 1 lis out,” says Jann. And, she .ays, parents worry about what might happen if something goes wrong. That’s why they volunteered to go to camp for the week and work with the food service staff in meal planning, purchasing alternative food and meal preparation. Jann, a mother of three, says the first thing they will do is thoroughly clean the kitchen to eliminate dust or residue from the use of wheat flour. They will convert traditional recipes and help the kitchen staff learn about the special dietary needs of their kids. Everything else about the week (June 16-21) will be typical summer camp, says Suzanne Bates, executive direcfor of the 83-year-old camp owned by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Detroit. She says the camp has a long history of creating a diverse camping experience and that the camp staff is “really excited” to be able to offer this special camp. To learn more about the camp or to register, go to the camp Web site at www.campwestminster. com. To learn more about a gluten- free, casein-free diet from a mom’s perspective, contact Deanne Seng a t 517-521-4546 or Pam Jann at 517-545-2408. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Experts warn against canned buzz for kids PHOTO ILLUSTRATION;JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Middle school students are reportedly bringing popular energy drinks to school, where some are "slamming" them before school or at lunchtime. Scranton Middle School Principal Henry Vecchioni has asked for parents' help by not allowing their children to bring the drinks to school."! have not met too many middle school students who need a higher level of energy," he told parents in a newsletter. B Y L I S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News iddle school is typically a high-energy environment, but the principal of Brighton’s Scranton , Middle School is con- 1 cerned about the health of students who are turning to energy drinks for an extra boost. Scranton Principal Henry Vecchioni is asking parents not to send their students to school with energy drinks like Monster or Red Bull. While there is nothing illegal about young people consuming the caffeine-laden beverages, health officials are raising serious concerns about what the high levels of caffeine and sugar can do to the body of a 12- or 13-year-old. The large Broward County school district near Miami is considering a ban on energy drinks in schools and a state legislator in Rhode Island has introduced legislation that would ban the drinks from all school grounds, arguing that their use by students constitutes “substance abuse” and should be treated the same as alcohol and tobacco. Vecchioni wrote in a recent school newsletter that some of his students are “slamming the drink down before coming to school in the morning. Others are drinking them at lunchtime. “These drinks contain high quantities of caffeine among other metabolic transmitters, with the intention of creating an energy burst. I have not met too many middle school students who need a higher level of energy.” Vecchioni also said the school district’s Health Advisory Committee wants parents to better understand energy drinks because they may cause adverse effects in some students, especially those on certain medications. Broward County school officials decided to consider a ban on the drinks after four middle school students were taken to a hospital emergency room last month with their heart rates racing and their bodies dripping in sweat. The students had been drinking Redline, a weight-loss H ig h c a f f e in e , s u g a r le v e ls a f f e c t d e v e lo p in g b r a in s drink with many of the same ingredients as other the energy drinks. Energy drinks usually include methylxanthines, B vitamins and herbs. Other common ingredients are guarana, various forms of ginseng, maltodextrin, inositol, carnitine, creatine, glucuronolactone and ginkgo biloba. The central ingredient is caffeine, often found in the form of guarana. The average 8 fluid ounce energy drink has about 80 mg. of caffeine, the equivalent of a cup of coffee, compared with 23 mg. in a Coca-Cola Classic. Dr. Erika Giordano from the St. Joseph Family Medicine Center in Genoa Township says she worries about the increasing number of young people consuming energy drinks. “There are a lot of energy drinks out there and most have double the amount of caffeine of sodas like Mountain Dew,” says Giordano. “That much caffeine can increase the heart rate and blood pressure and cause palpitations. It also dehydrates and prevents sleep. “Stimulants can give Idds a boost of energy, but after they wear off it can make them pretty fatigued. Because caffeine is a diuretic, it causes more dehydration at a faster rate.” None of that is good for kids, especially those involved in sports, the doctor says. Energy drinks can be dangerous for kids to drink before a sporting event because of the dehydration, which can lead to cramping, she explains. She notes that energy drinks are different than sports drinks, which don’t have stimulants and contain electrolyte and carbohydrate replacements. There is no shortage of opinions from students about energy drinks, including some eighth-graders from Scranton Middle School. Several of them sat down with The News recently to talk about the popular drinks. “They help me wake up,” says Trenton Pray. “I like to have one before school that gives me an energy boost for an hour, and then I relax. I’ll keep one in my locker and drink it between classes.” Kyrissa Clark says, “Energy drinks don’t work unless you drink a lot. It definitely helps me to drink one before school. It helps me do work. Otherwise I sleep.” Some students, however, also recognize the negative effects. “They get me jittery then I come down and want to collapse,” says J a son Dahlberg. “They also make me talk a lot.” 'Tommy Kivisto doesn’t drink energy drinks because he says he doesn’t get much of an effect from them and they leave a bad taste in his mouth. “I think they taste like medicine and I’ve heard they can be bad for your heart,” says eighth-grader Sarah Heinz. Jordan Zygner says that energy drinks make him hyper. “I have to drink a lot of water when I drink them or I get headaches,” says Zygner. Giordano says another concern with energy drinks is that some of the supplements in them, like guarana and ginseng, are not FDA approved. The amounts of those non S E E E N E R G Y D R IN K S . A 8 High school duo puts voices to work Brighton students to perform for The Opera House B Y L A U R I E H U M P H R E Y The Livingston Community News They are not quite ready for the Radio City Music Hall, but Brighton High School thespians Rachel Beck and Kara Huckabone are staging their next performance for up to 100 of their closest friends - a musical benefit for The Opera House in downtown Howell. “I got the idea (to produce a show) from friends,” said Huckabone, a three-year summer student at Interlochen Center for the Arts. “They had these concerts to raise money to pay for camp.” The pair will perform music of operetta and Broadway stage Sunday, April 13, beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $8 in advance, $10 a t the door with a portion of each ticket to benefit The Opera House. From church choir, to high school theater and private study, the high school juniors have devoted a lot of time and energy to their craft, honed further by international instructors a t Interlochen and Michigan State University’s summer music program. Today, the pair sing regularly with the Concert Choir and Bel Canto, a select women’s choir at Brighton High School under the direction of Kristina MacMullen. “I always want to do everything the best tha t I can,” said Huckabone, 17. It’s a work philosophy tha t has her earning top marks in school (3.7 GPA), making a name for herself on stage and working part-time a t Dairy Queen in Howell. Beck, 16, is equally devoted to music and committed to perfection. She’s carrying a S E E D U O .A 8 Brighton High School thespians Rachel Beck and Kara Huckabone will perform an operetta and Broadway stage music at The Opera House in Howell on Sunday. COURTESY, KAREN HUCKABONE A8 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 11, 2 0 0 8 Parenting expo designed for families with young children Workshops, activities, products offered at event B Y L I S A C A R O L IN The Livingston Community News Everyone from expectant parents to parents of children up to age 5 are ju st who the planners of the Great Parents Strong Families Expo are hoping will visit on Saturday, April 19. The event offers parenting workshops, free car seat checks, as well as products, services and resources for parents. “This is the first year for this event, and we’ll be offering workshops in infant bonding and enhancing relations between parents,” says Deanna Norris, program director for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Livingston County. “We’ll have exhibits about health care, recreational activities, and saving for college.” The expo is being planned by St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Healthy Fami- If you go ■ What: Great Parents Strong Families Expo. ■ When: Saturday, April 19,10 a.m.-3 p.m. ■ Where: Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ Cost: $5 per family ■ Details: 517-548-2200. lies Livingston, Great Start Livingston, Head Start, MSU Extension, the Livingston County 4C Council, LACASA, the Livingston County Department of Public Health and the Child Abuse Prevention Council. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention Council says the rate of child abuse in Livingston County increased from 68 confirmed cases of abuse or neglect in 2000 to 226 cases in 2006. “It’s easy to be alarmed by th e se figures,” says Morris. “Certainly many factors contribute to the increased numbers we’re seeing but one positive factor we need to consider is the possibility th a t more rep o rts a re being filed as a re su lt of people in our community becoming more aware of child abuse and the need to get involved.” The Child Abuse Prevention Council estimates that 85 percent of child abuse and neglect is preventable, and recommends tha t anyone who believes that a child might be a t risk for harm call Children’s Protective Services at 517-546-8668. Blue ribbons hanging from lamp posts in Pinckney, Brighton and Howell are a re minder of child abuse prevention in the county. The color signifies the emotional, physical and psychological bruises suffered by child abuse victims. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin<s> livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Livingston YMCA joins in Healthy Kids Day Idea is for families to"put play in their day" with activities From News staff reports The Livingston County Family YMCA will join more than 1,700 YMCAs Saturday to celebrate the Healthy Kids Day, an event geared to help families “put play in their day.” The Livingston County event is scheduled to run noon to 2 p.m. at the Cleary University campus in Genoa Township. There will be a variety of free, fun, engaging and creative activities to encourage children and families to adopt behaviors tha t support a healthy lifestyle, says Dawn Palmer-Van Camp, executive director of the Livingston County Family YMCA. New this year, YMCA Healthy Kids Day also marks the launch of “Healthy Family Home” resources made possible by Eli Lilly and Co. Starter kits providing practical tools for children and parents to practice healthy habits at home will be available at the event. “The challenge is that many families see healthy living as an all-or-nothing proposition. Through this lens, achieving a healthier lifestyle can seem overwhelming or out of reach,” said Palmer-Van Camp. “YMCA Healthy Kids Day shows families and kids that making healthy choices can be easy, fun and accessible to everyone.” Healthy Kids Day activities for kids and grown-ups will include interactive family activities, crafts, a minifamily Olympics, a sugar experiment and other activities. For more information about Healthy Kids Day or to register, call the Livingston County Family YMCA at 517-540-2325 or visit www.ymcadetroit.org. ENERGY DRINKS FROM A7 Caffeinated drinks can cause jitters in kids FDA-approved supplements in the energy drinks is not clear. She says there are minimal studies on energy drinks and how they interact with medications. Barb Williams, learning coordinator at Brighton High School, estimates that 15 to 20 percent of the high school students consume energy drinks. She says they make kids more agitated, edgy and anxious. “The word energy is a cover up for caffeine and other stimuiants. These drinks are sold as healthy, but what they have is an indefinite amount of caffeine and other stimulants like guarana, which is twice as rich in caffeine as regular coffee beans, as well as sugar,” she says. “One of those huge Monster drink cans has 2,500 milligrams of ‘energy blend’ and kids will drink the whole thing, even though it says four servings. To me it’s no different than saying to a kid, ‘Why don’t you pop a few No-Doz before school.’” Williams worries that kids are conditioning their bodies to need these stimulants to function normally. She works with Kris Nelson, a social worker and youth prevention specialist at Livingston County Community Alliance, to educate students and get them to read the labels before drinking. “We’re trying to change kids’ attitudes to be wise, informed consumers,” says Williams. “Brains are not fully developed until you’re in your early to mid-20s. There are a lot of questions about feeding a forming brain caffeine.” Brighton High School has a policy against open beverages and Williams says energy drinks are taken away from kids who have them. She says she recently asked a student with a small can of a Red Bull energy drink where he’d gotten it, and he told her a Red Bull truck was in the high school parking lot passing out free samples. She immediately asked the Red Bull representative to leave. Energy drinks are easy to get. According to a December 2007 report from the Packaged Facts market research group, the energy drink industry is worth more than $5.4 billion annually and still growing. Kids say they’re a hot commodity on school buses. “They (other students) sell them on the bus,” says Scranton eighth-grader Caleb Johnson. “I’ll buy one in the morning and one in the afternoon. They make you go crazy!” Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. J C P e n n e y S h o p p e r s ! C P e n n e D o y o u l i v e i n B r i g h t o n Z i p C o d e 4 8 1 1 6 ? I f SO . . . lo o k in to d a y ’s ed itio n o f T h e L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity N ew s fo r th e J C P en n e y In s e r t i s l o c a t e d i n G r e e n O a k V i l l a g e P l a c e DUO FROM A7 Singing pair is Very serious' 3.5 GPA, is actively involved in her high school productions, and works occasionally at Fantasy Tea Party in Brighton. Both girls developed their love for singing before learning to ride a bike, and plan to turn their talent into some sort of a c areer after college. Their talent already has brought them some job offers and income from singing for private holiday and birthday parties. For Sunday’s performance, the girls will each give a solo presentation before coming together for a finale. The show is expected to last 45 minutes, followed by light re freshments and a chance to meet the performers. “I’m really excited about this because I got to pick the music I wanted to sing,” Beck said. Typically, the their songs are selected by the instructor, director or voice coach. Since the two are producing this show themselves, they chose the content. Huckabone will present operetta, snippets of light opera pieces, in Italian, German and French. While the high school student admits she does study French in school, “singing in foreign languages is different than speaking.” Beck, who prefers musical th e a te r lyrics to opera, will use classic musicals to showcase her talent. “They are very serious singers,” said Opera House Sales Manager Sharon Fisher, who heard the two during re hearsals. Impressed by their talent and their local ties, Fisher is honored that The Opera House was selected to be their venue. “They are just wonderful,” she said. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. The performers ■ Who: Rachel Beck. ■ Residence: Brighton. ■ Age: 16. ■ Favorite stage production: "Phantom of the Opera." ■ College possibilities: University of Cincinnati, University of Michigan, or Bowling Green State University. ■ In free time: Likes to attend musicals. While she likes the music of newer productions, she enjoys watching older productions (such as "Oklahoma" and "Fiddler on the Roof") because "I think the performers had more talent." ■ Who: Kara Huckabone. ■ Residence: Brighton. ■ Age: 17. ■ Favorite movies: "Across the Universe," Walt Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," "Lion King," and "Peter Pan." ■ College possibilities: University of Cincinnati. ■ In free time: Likes to "hang out with friends." The performance ■ When: 2 p.m., Sunday, April 13. ■ Where: The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Sold at Schafer's House of Music, The Opera House, and Aria Booksellers in downtown Howell, and Art Ventures in Brighton. ■ Details: On the Web at www.theoperahouse.us or 517-540-0065. Ashley Londy: 2005 Pinckney graduate earns honors. ACHIEVERS '05 Pinckney grad wins state honor Ashley Londy, a 2005 Pinckney Community High School graduate, has won Student of the Year honors at the 2008 Michigan Organization of Residence Halls Associations conference. Londy is a junior at University of Michigan studying political science and philosophy. The award goes to a student who demonstrates dedication, leadership and scholarship and promises to benefit their school’s residence halls association. Londy is the daughter of Frank and Kelly Londy of Pinckney. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to 810-844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. E^^VYeSBRIARWOOD mall ■ 1.94 & S. STATE SI • PARKING LOT 26-SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY TO THURS2D8A • Y734-994-4670 THE BUCKET LIST 1:15 3:15 5;15 7:15 9;15PG13 = THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES ^ 1:20 3:20 5:20 7:20 9:20 PG JUNO 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 9:30 PG13 NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS I ;00 4:00 7:00 9:40 PG \ %) PODIATRIST Gary P. Ceresnie, DPM, PC Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery ■ BUNIONS • CORNS ’ PAINFUL TOE NAILS • WARTS ■ ARTHRITIS • DIABETIC SHOES ’ HEEiyARCH PAIN • ORTHOTICS C A L L T O D A Y F O R A N A P P O I N T M E N T Medicare £r Most Insurances Assignments Accepted ® B 7990 Grand River, Brighton (810)225-3338 2538694-01 tsssm THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: News stories have recently brought to light poor behavior by public officials. Some have called for the resignation of these people. Others make the ca.se that these people are citizens first and their actions do not warrant any more severe discipline. Should people in the public eye, such as student athletes, leaders and politicians be held to higher ethical standards? By Brittany Brabo - PCBs freshman, age 14 In the world around us today, not a day goes by that most of us don't grab a newspaper or magazine or watch the local news. We read about events and tragedies, but most of all people. Reading about who did what, where, when, and why is what keeps media alive, especially when that person does something bad. The headline says, “Star athlete arrested for steroids,” and do we really see anything except that? We see the headline that will sell. What we don’t see is that the people behind the headlines are human, just like us. People in the public eye should not be held to higher ethical standards; no exceptions. They should not be held to higher ethical standards just because they are in the public eye. If we don't want them in the public eye, all we have to do is close our eyes, look away or turn our focus to something else. Yet, we don’t. We lean in closer and want more and more. How many times has Britney Spears been in the hot seat lately? People can’t get enough of her. She doesn't have to act differently for the spotlight to ignore her. We have the power to choose who to put in the public eye. Besides, if we turned our attention to those who are squeaky clean, how many copies of that article would sell? We. as a culture, crave unethical nonsense. By Vivian Burgett ■ PCBs junior, age 17 I think people lend to expect too much from those in the public eye. After all. they’re just normal people; a little attention doesn’t make them saints. Student athletes, for example, should not be expected to behave any better than other students just because they happen to be good at sports. As far as politicians are concerned. I could care less about their extramarital affairs, as long as they don’t interfere with their civic duties. 1 don’t care that (Detroit Mayor) Kwame Kilpatrick had an affair with some woman. What I do care about is the city money he used to cover the whole thing up. Similarly, I don’t really care that New York's governor, Eliot Spitzer, hired a “call-girl,” but it was clear to me he had to resign, since one of his top political roles was busting prostitution rings. As a mie, you can't stay in office very long after being exposed as a hypocrite, because nobody will trust you anymore. Kilpatrick may not be a hypocrite like Spitzer or (U.S. Rep.) Larry Craig, who was busted for lewd conduct, but he was a liar. If Kilpatrick were working for any company, he would have been fired immediately. Should leaders be held to higher moral standards just because they’re exposed to the public? No. but they certainly shouldn’t be held to lower standards either. By Marco Tori ■ PCBs senior, age 18 As teenagers and young adults, many American youth are encouraged to have role models. Those role models range from other peers, professional athletes, community leaders and maybe even politicians. Role models are subjected to the public eye and intensive scrutiny. Because of this, I think they should be held to higher ethical standards. Even leaders who aren’t role models should be held to higher standards. When these public idols stumble, everyone takes notice and it causes a big scandal. If 1 just mention names, like (NFL football player) Michael Vick, (New York Gov.) Eliot Spitzer or (Detroit Mayor) Kwame Kilpatrick, you already know who they are and what they did. Because someone might look up to one of those leaders, they must act with integrity. As the president of Pinckney High School’s student government. I've felt the pressure to always do the right thing, I try to do my best to set an example to my peers and to stay out of trouble. A MIP (minor in possession of alcohol) might be severe punishment for some students, but it could ruin my life just because of my role in leadership. Leaders of any stature have a public burden they must uphold. They were elected to represent the people, and they must do so with honor and integrity. Athletes who are role models also must do the same. Because so many teens idolize them, they must also be a good example on and off the field. My brother used to love basketball star Kobe Bryant, but when Kobe was charged with rape, my brother looked less on him. If someone is in the public eye, they must have the moral strength to remain there and serve as an good example to us all. RESPOND The student forum is intended to give a voice to the comments and concerns of students at Pinckney High School. Students are invited to respond to a question ba.sed on current events. Questions are determined by Pinckney students working with the Livingston Community News staff. To respond to the student viewpoints expressed here, go the Web at www.mlive. com/livingstoncommunitynews/ and click on the Pinckney Student Forum link. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S 420 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116 810-844-2004 i 4 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FRIDAY, APRIL 1 1, 2008 A9 C O M M U N IT Y CALENDAR FRIDAY APRIL 11 'G E T M E S S Y ’ FOR M O M S , B A B IE S 10-11 a.m.Bergin Road, Hartland Township. Cost: $7.517-546-4168. B R IG H TO N L IB R A R Y Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571. • Lego Display, ages 5-12, two days left to create Robot design. • Register now for April 17,4:30- 5:15 p.m. Word Magic, ages 8-10. ■ 10:30 a.m.-noon- Play/snacks,ali ages. • 6-8 p.m.-Teen Anime. Snacks. B LO O D D R IV E 1 -6:45 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2201 S.OId US-23, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. SPAG HET TI K A R A O K E 5-8 p.m. spaghetti dinner, 7:30 p.m. karaoke. Pinckney Memorial Post No.419, American Legion,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, $3.50 kids ages 9 and under. Details: 734- 878-9522 or 734-878-6633. V IEW M U R A L PR O G R E S S 5 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Finished work on display April 14- 18, refreshments. Details: 517-546- 0693 ext. 0. Work in progress also on Sunday. B EN E F IT A U C T IO N 6 p.m. Johnson Center at Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell. "Jazz Under the Stars" benefits Cornerstone Christian School. Cost: $30. Details: 810-494-4040 or wh iteta i Ipi nes@sbcg loba I .net. M U S IC A L 7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community High School, 10255 Dexter- Pinckney Road. Broadway musical "Urinetown," presented by students in the Act2 Theatre Company. Cost: $8 advance, $10 door. Details: 810- 225-5544. Also April 12,18,19and2 p.m. April 13. Township.Take outs available, public invited. Free-will donation. Details: 517-851-8932. IT ALIAN FU N D R A IS E R 6 p.m. St. Mary Catholic School, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Dinner, auction. Cost: $50. Details: 734-878-5616 or www. stmarypinckney.org/school. SUNDAY APRIL 13 TOW ER C L IM B Z IP LINE 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Cost: $10 tower climbs, $5 zip rides. Reservations: 517-546-0249 or www.howellnaturecenter.org. A/so April 20 and 27. TH EA TR IC A L M IN IST R Y 11 a.m. Salvation Army, 503 Lake St., Howell.Variety program with the Kistler family. Details: 517-546-4750, ext. 103 or kistleministry.org. A/so 6:30 p.m. April 14,15 and 16. B R IG H TO N H ISTO R Y 1- 4 p.m. Lyon School, 11455 Buno Road, Brighton Township. Stories about farm life, school and recreation shared. Details: 810-229-6402. O P E R A B ENEFIT 2 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring Kara Huckabone and Rachel Beck. Cost: $8 advance sale at The Opera House, Aria Booksellers, Schafers and Art Ventures; $10 door. Details: 517-540-0065. H E RO N WATCH 2- 4 p.m. Nature Center of Ken sin g ton Metropark. W ildwing Lake nesting great blue herons. Details: 800-477-3178. A/soApr/7 20. MONDAY APRIL 14 SATURDAY APRIL 12 B LO O D D R IV E 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 201 S. Hacker, Brighton Township. Details: 517-546-0326. K EN S IN G TO N EVENTS: Nature Center of Kensington Metropark. Registration: 800-477- 3178. • 10 a.m. Cold-Blooded Chorus, Amphibians and their sounds. Cost: $2. • 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Brownies - Plants and Animals. Fee: $8 for both, $5 for one per Scout. H E A LTH Y K ID S D A Y Noon-2 p.m. Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Drive, Genoa Township. Free. To help families adopt a healthy lifestyle. RSVP: 517-540-2325 or www. ymcadetroit.org. SO C C ER C LINIC 1 -3 p.m. Page Field Auxiliary Field No. 2,415 N. Barnard, Howell. Grades 1 -4. Cost: $30-60. Details: 517-546- 0693 or www.howellrecreation.org. SPAG HET TI D IN N E R 5-8 p.m., Howell Masonic Lodge, 401 W. Grand River Ave. Benefits ARC of Livingston County. Reservations: 517-546-5601. C H IC K EN A N D B ISC U IT S 5 p.m. Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, Plainfield B R ID G E S O U T O F PO V E R T Y Registration due today for two-day conference. M a y 6-7 at Chemung Hills G o lfC lu b& Banquet Facility, 3125 Golf Club Road. Cost: $25 covers materials, continental breakfast and lunch both days. Register: 810-494-3000, e-mail tdudansky@ lcunitedway.org. B LO O D D R IV E 1-6:45 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1230 Bower, Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. B R IG H TO N L IB R A R Y Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Details:810-229-6571. • 6:30-8 p.m. People W h o Knit. Make blankets for traumatized children. • 7 p.m. Program:"Muslim History and Beliefs." TUESDAY APRIL 15 L IB R A R Y EV EN T S •10:30-11 a.m .-F u n and fit. Kids of all ages exercise. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. • 7-8 p.m.-Teen craft.Brighton District Library. Details: 810-229- 6571, ext. 211. • 7:45 p.m. - Finances and estate plans. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road.Wiils and trusts. Registration: 810-231-1771. B LO O D D R IV E 1-6:45 p.m. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton. 517-546-0326. WEDNESDAY APRIL 16 TO U R OF C A P ITO L 9:30 a.m.The Philip Livingston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will tour the state Capitol building w here the 100th birthday o f the Chapter will be recognized. Details: 517-546-3428 or 810-231-1277. HEALTH P R O G R A M 7-9 p.m. McCann Hall of St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. Dr. Chad Savage discusses "Name Brand versus Generic Drugs." Pharmacist Nathan Worthing discusses medication side effects and drug interactions. Details: 810-229-9863. G A R D E N FU N D R A IS E R 6:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Beautification Committee event and fundraiser for library gardens. Fee: $5. Details: 810-231-1771. THURSDAY APRIL 17 FRIDAY APRIL 18 R U M M A G E S A L E 9 a.m.-7 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 504 Prospect St., Howell. Details: 517-546-3660. A/so bag sale 9a.m.-3p.m.April 19. B LO O D D R IV E 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. WIGGLY T U N E S 10-11 a.m.Bergin Road,Hartland Township. Class for mothers and infants or newborns. Cost: $7. Details:517-546-4168. M O T H E R G O O S E C A F E 10:30-Noon Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. All ages. Details:810- 229-6571. R O C K -N -N O O D L Z 5:15-9 p.m. Kent Lake Elementary School, 30181 Kent Lake Road. Spaghetti dinner, music. Cost: $5 advance, $7 at door. 248-573-8350. PO E T R Y -M U S IC 6:30 p.m.The Opera House, 123 West Grand River Ave., Howell. Poet, singer, songwriter Dr.Terry Biackhawk. Cost: $5-$ 10.586-924- 3303 or newrollo@comcast.net. SATURDAY APRIL 19 C H A M B E R B R E A K F A ST 7:30-9 a.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce "Mo rn in g M ic "o n municipal update on developments, budgets, revenue sharing and roads. Cost: $20 members, $25 non members. RSVP: 810-227-5086. L IB R A R Y EV EN T S • 10:30 a.m.-noon-Playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive.Infant-23 months.Details: 810-229-6571 ext.211. •4:30-5:15 p.m.-Word magic. Brighton District Library. A ges 8-10 word play to create poetry. •6-8 p.m.-Teen writer's workshop; Brighton library. Grades 6-12. • 6:30 p.m.- Livingston reads. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Stonehouse Cafe: "The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan, nonfiction on dust storms that terrorized the High Plains. Registration: 810-231-1771. • 7:45 p.m.- Simplify with professional organizers. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Register: 810-231-1771. M EN T A L H EALTH SU P P O R T 7-9 p.m. St. George Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main St., Brighton. Register: 810-227-6821, www.recovery- inc.com. Thursdays. A VO ID IN G FO R EC LO SU R E 7 p.m. St. A gn e s Catholic Church, 855 E. Grand River Ave,, Fowierville. Free. Registration: 517-223-8684. F R IEN D S /H AM B U R G G R EENW A Y S 7:30-9 p.m. Hamburg Senior Center, 10407 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: JohnCalvert@earthlink.net. B O O K SA L E 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231-1771. M O M S -T O -M O M S SA L E 9a.m.-l p.m. Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Livingston Area Parent's o f Multiples sells used kids clothes, toys, cribs, strollers. Details: mail@llvingstonmultiples.com. K EN S IN G TO N ACT IV ITIE S Registration: 800-477-3178. • 9 a.m.-Noon- Keep Kensington clean. Farm Learning Center, Kensington Metropark. Volunteers clean up the park. Lunch provided. • 10 a.m.-l p.m.- Earth Day. Farm Learning Center. Educational program for ages 6-15. Fee: $10. • 1 p.m. Plant the right trees. Nature Center. Fee: $2. GR EA T PA R EN T S E X PO 10a.m.-3 p.m. LESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Workshops, exhibits, car seat checks. Fee: $5. Details: 517-548-2200. U S E D B O O K S 12-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie Distria Library,314 W.Grand River Ave. Used books, movies and music. Details: 517-546-0720. E AR TH D A Y -A R BO R D A Y Noon-5 p.m. Historic county ourthouse lawn, downtown Howell. Environmental information and earth-friendly products. 517-540- 8300 ext. 86555 or e-mail millerj® howellschools.com. W IN A N S D IN N E R 6 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Livingston County Democrats host. Features silent auction, 50-50 raffle, cash bar and speakers.Tickets: $60. 810-229-4212 or e-mail livcodems@ sbcuc.net. A CO U ST IC J A M S E S S IO N 7 p.m. Kennedy Center, 1815 Eager Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517- 546-7033 or 810-227-5438. Third Saturdays. THEATER 7:30 p.m. Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater, 2130 E. M-36. Pinckney. "Orphan Train" performed by Pinckney Players.Cost:$10 adults, $8 student/senior (additional $2 at the door). 81Q-220-9332.Also 2p.m. April 20,7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS Submit items by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication.Mail to: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. E-mail: calendar® livingstoncommunitynews. com. Fax: (810) 844-2040. GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MON,APRIL 14 B R IG H TO N S C H O O L B O A R D 7 p.m., Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church St..Details:810-299^00. B R IG H TO N T OW N SH IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N 7 p.m. Brighton Township Hall,4363 Buno Road.Details:810-229-0550. H A R T L A N D B O A R D O F ED U C A T IO N 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road,. Details: 810-626-2100. H OW E L L B O A R D O F EDU C A T IO N 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. H OW E L L T OW N SH IP B O A R D 7 p.m., Howell Township Halil, 3525 Byron Road. Details: 517-546-2817. P U T N A M TOW N SH IP Z O N IN G B O A R D O F A P P E A L S 7 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 5. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-3131. FOW LE R V IL L E V IL L A G E CO U N C IL 7:30 p.m. Village Hall,213 S.Grand Ave., Fowierville. 517-223-3771. P IN C K N E Y V IL L A G E CO U N CIL 7:30 p.m., basement o f Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney.Public hearing on ordinance making the village clerk position appointed. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. TUE, APRIL 15~ FOW LE R V IL L E SC H O O L B O A R D M E ET IN G 7 p.m. Fowierville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowierville. Details: 517-223-6016. H A R T L A N D TOW N SH IP B O A R D O F TRU ST E E S 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 2655 Clark Road. Details: 810-632- 7498. H A M B U R G TOW N SH IP B O A R D O F TRU STE E S 7:30 p.m., H amburg Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. Details: 810- 231-1000. L IV IN G STO N CO U N T Y B O A R D O F C O M M IS S IO N E R S 7:30 p.m. Administration Building, 304 E.Grand River Ave.,Genoa Township. Details: 517-546-3520. P IN C K N E Y D OW N T OW N D E V E LO PM E N T A U T H O R IT Y 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. WED, APRIL 16 L E SA B O A R D O F EDU C A T IO N 7 p.m., 1425 W.Grand River Ave., Howeil. Details: 517-546-5550. P U T N A M TOW N SH IP B O A R D 7 p.m., Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St, Pinckney. Detaiis: 734-878-3131. H A M B U R G TOW N SH IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. Details: 810-231- 1000. 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GM Vehicles only.l 13 Waldecker Coupon " “ |ff| Waldecker Coupon ^OO^gjnch^^Expir^ra/08 j ^ Expn^^1/08 A l O THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID AY , A P R IL 11, 2 0 0 8 'Orphan Train' touts trademark messages Pinckney Players' show is about family, faith and goodness BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community Wews The sets aren’t as bright and elaborate and the mood isn’t always 'lighthearted, but the messages of faith and goodness that are a trademark of the Pinckney Players’ productions are there in this season’s final show. “Orphan TVain,” written by Michigan playwright Dennis North, debuts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the Jane 'Tasch Performing Arts Theatre. Subsequent shows are 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, and 7:30 p.m. i^ ril 25-26. This is the first time the show, which made its world premiere at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea in 2001, has been performed in Livingston County. “It’s a very creative piece,” said Lynn Vifilde Concannon, director. “We are dedicated to challenging our audience and being a leader in bringing new and different works to Livingston County.” “Orphan TVain” weaves the real story of the trains that took orphaned children from the streets of eastern U.S. cities to work on Midwest farms from about 1853 to 1929 into the fictional story of Jake, an orphan who miraculously walks out of a New York City tenement fire and winds up with the Mac- Cleary family in Kansas. “If people walk into this show expecting to see a show about t r ^ s , they’re going to find a show about a family,” said Brad Rondeau, a Marion Township dentist who plays Conrad Strachen, the banker who will likely take the MacCleaiy’s farm at Serendipity, Kan., because their crops are failing for lack of rain in 1929. 'Orphan Train' ■ What: The touching family drama, "Orphan Train," written by Michigan playwright Dennis North and sponsored by Sound Financial Services Inc. ■ When: 7:30 p.m. April 19 and April 25-26; 2 p.m. April 20. ■ Where: Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre, located on M-36 between Navigator and Pathfinder schools in Hamburg Township. ■ Who: Performed by the Pinckney Players. Directed by Lynn Wilde Concannon. Produced by Ann Langford. ■ Tickets: Reserved seats are $10 for adults and $8 each for students 18 and under and senior citizens 60 and up. Prices go up $2 at the door. Advance tickets available in Pinckney at Busch's supermarket, 1277 E. M-36, and Pinckney Community Education, 125 Putnam St., and in Brighton at Brighton Tuxedo Shop, 8692 W. Grand River Ave., next to Gus' Carryout. ■ Details: Call 810-220-9332 or visit the Web at www. pinckneyplayers.com. ■ On the horizon: Auditions for "Holes," based on the novel by Louis Sachar, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 10-12 at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre. Nettie and Tyler MacCleary, played by Katie Huber Welty and Gary Thames, desperately want a child, but lose their newborn son at the start of the play. They are further tested by the COUFTTESY. PINCKNEY PLAYERS Cast members of the Pinckney Player's 'Orphan Tram," which opens April 19. Playing orphans are, from left, Nick Marquis, Annaliese Bensinger, Peter Heslip, Amy Jackowski, Patrick Rutkowski, Natalie Pettengill, E liz a b e th C la rk , Spencer Rohatynski, Brock Mannen, and Chloe Bensinger. They are escorted by Mrs. Leech, played by Angie Miller, and her husband, played by Geoff Pettengill. weather and the economy and are sure to lose their farm until the “Orphan 'frain” carrying Jake, who’s guided by angels, arrives in town. “He’s a quiet kid,” said 11- year-old Peter Heslip, who shares the role of Jake with Nick Marquis. “He doesn’t know he’s on the train to find his real family.” 1116 orphans are being transported by the unscrupulous Mr. and Mrs. Leech, played by Geoff Pettengill and Angie Miller, but looking out for Jake on the trip is Grace, an angel played by 15-year-old Anna Petrovskis, of Dexter. “It’s her job to protect Jake and get him where he needs to be,” Petrovskis said. “I think it’s neat because I’m the baby of my family and I’ve always wanted to be a big sister.” Many of the sound effects in “Orphan Thain” including those of the train, a thunderstorm, night insects and animals, are performed by members of the ensemble cast of 40 actors. “It is a drama, but it’s a story that touches you and makes you care about this boy and the family,” Wilde Concaimon said. “By some miracle of faith, this boy ends up where he belongs.” C H A R A C H C AN C ER TREATAAENT CENTER DM C H U RO N VALLEY-5INAI HOSPITAL AN D THE W O R LD RENOW NED KARMANOS CANCER CENTER HAVE JOINED FORCES. 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T h e P o l O F i e l d s G olf&C C P le a s e c o n t a c t D ia n a K u e n z ii, D ire c t o r of M e m b e r s h ip & M a r k e t in g at 7 3 4 .9 9 8 . 1 5 5 5 , o r em a il: d k u e n z l i@ p o io f ie ld s .o r g | o r v is it u s o n lin e at w w w .p o lo f ie ld s .o r g located a half mile south of 1-94, le s s than 5 miles west of downtown Ann Arbor, just off Zeeb Road. L e s s than 30 minutes from Canton, Plymouth and Northville. 'p r ic e quoted for D u e s only. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 1 1, 200 8 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com Athlete of the week: Brian Fiani, B2 Running calendar, B2 > - :s: ID o S PO R r r JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Teams survive * 1 7 -month hiatus Last week, the Brighton girls tennis team took to the court for a scrimmage against Northville. The players were almost giddy that the sun was shining for the first time in what seemed like months. But most important, they were happy to be on the court competing again. It’s been nearly 17 months since any Michigan high school female termis player or male golfer has hit a shot in competition. Mix a long, cold winter with a federally mandated season switch for those two sports and the break seems like eons to most players and coaches. “We’ve been gone for so long, they want to get back in the swing of it,” South Lyon boys golf Tom Jackson said of his players who haven’t teed it up since October 2006. The are a tennis and golf programs are ju st getting used to the obstacles that spring sports teams face every year. Howell girls tennis coach Mark Oglesby regrets the late spring break his school had last week He could only have a few practices and many of his players were gone. He had only one M practice Monday to prepare for Ws first match of the season the following day. Of course, the wet, cold spring weather has set every program back several weeks in their training. Howell boys golf coach Bob Billups said it was difficult to make cuts having only seen his players practice indoors. Brighton girls tennis coach Jeff Miner put the transition this way: “I knew it was going to be bad, but it’s been worse than we thought.” “We were at our first scrimmage against Northville, and some of the girls forgot how to shake hands (with their opponents),” he said. “It feels like it’s been forever (since we’ve played a m a tch ).... It’s like we are getting to know each other all over again.” Brighton senior Caitlin Rich said it’s been difficult to get back into the routine of playing tennis every day. “It did feel weird,” Rich said of h e r first spring practice, where she ended up shoveling snow from the courts. Senior Milly Walker admits she didn’t play much over the break The closing of the Brighton Athletic Club didn’t help. “The Milly of 2006 would definitely beat the Milly of today,” she said last week. “The break made me lazy. I didn’t play as much as I should have, to be honest.” Some coaches and athletes are trying to glean positives fi'om the switch. B r i t to n golf coach Jonathon Wendrick said younger athletes, like fi"eshmen and sophomores, are more physically mature and could make a bigger impact this spring than they might have playing last fall. Brighton senior Lindsay Greenhalgh said the break helped some tennis players improve their games. “It could help some people without experience,” she said. “It gave them time to get lessons and practice, but for most of us, it was not good.” Like it or not, the season will go on. Walker said she’ll keep a positive attitude about it aU. “Playing tennis is what I love,” she said. “It doesn’t matter when we play.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Golfers line up for season S e a s o n a l s w i t c h a f f e c t s p r o g r a m s d i f f e r e n t l y Hartland senior Nick Hoida bangs a shot off the first tee at the Dunham Hills Golf Club last week. Hoida is one of just two seniors on coach Nathan Oake's varsity roster this season. PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS BY JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Like a lot of boys golf coaches, Pinckney’s Bruce Rabbitt worried how the season’s switch would affect his roster this spring. He was pleasantly surprised when more than 20 golfers showed up for tryouts. Instead of losing players, he gained two, a football player and soccer player, who wouldn’t normally have tried out.O ther coaches weren’t so IucIq^. Both Howell coach Bob Billups and South Lyon coach Tom Jackson say they lost one player each to another sport. Brighton coach Jo n a thon Wen^ick said he lost a couple players but added “I think we will be less affected than other people.” The switch has had an impact in other ways. Jackson said his players are not shooting the same scores he’s used to seeing because their swings are not in sync coming off of summer tournaments. They’ve been stuck hitting balls indoors. “The scores (at tryouts) were higher because of the fact that we were playing in weather tha t was pretty cold and wet and damp,” Jackson added. Here’s a season outlook for the six area programs: Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Jimmy Dewling (sr.), Nick Rollick (sr), SEE GOLF, 82 Hartland sophomore Sam Stark lines up a putt on the ninth green at Dunham Hills Golf Club in Hartland Township last week. Stark will be one of the young players replacing six graduated seniors in the Eagles' varsity lineup. Brighton senior Kelsey Haupt prepares to hit a forehand during a recent practice. Haupt is one of the experienced players that helped Brighton finish second in the Kensington Valley Conference in 2006. JAMIE ChArBENEAUPISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Teams holding court B r i g h t o n ' s J e n n y N a l e p a t h e c o u n t y ' s f i n e s t p l a y e r BY JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Of all the talented tennis players on Livingston County courts this spring, one stands out. Brighton sta r Jenny Nalepa re turns for h e r senior year, hoping to lead the Bulldogs to a memorable season. Nalepa, who will play at Western Michigan University next season, is easily the most talented female player ever from Livingston County. As a third seed a t No. 1 singles, she advanced to the semifinals of the 2006 Division I sta te to u rn a ment before losing to eventual champ, Christina Ruiz of Northville, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Brighton coach Jeff Miner expects big things from Nalepa. “She works very hard,” Miner said. “She obviously is very gifted as well.... I expect her to come out ju st as strong as last year.” Here’s a season outlook for the six area teams: Brighton senior Morgan Reed volleys a shot while warming up at the net fo ra scrimmage against Northville last week. Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Jenny Nalepa (sr. No. 1 singles), Shelby Smith (sr. No. 2). Comment: The Bulldogs, who finished in a tie for 14th place at states and second in the Kensington Valley Conference, have four players; senior Milly Walker, freshman Taylor Parrish, junior Liz Gautsche and junior Caitlin Mumau, competing for the final two singles spots. Mine r said his doubles teams will all be evenly matched. “We are going to have four doubles teams that are reasonably close together, as far as talent and skill level goes,” Miner said. “Whoever ends up playing No. 1 might take some lumps, but we should improve as we go down the lineup.” Hartland Eagles Key players: Erika Paajanen (so. No. 1), Rachel Maatta (jr. No. 2), Haley Pacitto (sr. No. 3), Hope Desjardins (so. No. 4). No. 1 doubles: Emily Gainer (sr.) and Shelby Veldman (sr.). Comment: The Eagles, third in the KVC, are rebuilding their singles lineup after mainstays Caitlin McGuire and Robin Young graduated. Coach Judy Jagdfeld has seven seniors. “I didn’t lose any players to other sports. That was the fear of all of us,” Jagdfeld said. Howell Highlanders Key players: Kari Wladishkin (jr. No. 1), Elizabeth Morse (jr. No. 2), Emmy Keough (jr. No. 3). No. 1 doubles: Amber Wanlass (sr.) and Kristen Miller (jr.). Comment: While the Highlanders (1-10) struggled last season, coach Mark Oglesby is encouraged that six third-year varsity players are back. Sophomore Taylor Oglesby and junior Kristen Bartkowiak are battling for the No. 4 singles slot. Newcomer Anna Keough, a former SEE TENNIS, 82 Rugby teams prepare for coming season COURTESY, BILL BOUCHER Brighton rugby players, from left, Blake Macix, Aiex Frisxe, Mixe Krajewski and Alex Slade hope to lead the Bulldogs back to the Michigan Youth Rugby Association state finals. Brighton, Howell eyeing another run at state title BY JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Brighton High School rugby coach Keith Stone hopes last y e a r’s struggles were ju st a hiccup in an otherwise glowing resume for a program he founded a decade ago. Prior to last year’s two-win season that ended in the first round of the Michigan Youth Rugby Association playoffs, the Bulldogs had advanced to the MYRA state finals five straight years, winning titles in 2002 and 2006. The Bulldogs might not be ready to challenge for a MYRA title yet. Stone said, but they’re going in the right direction. More than 30 sophomores are building a brighter future. “Last year was like a culture shock,” Stone said. “We are trying to get back the winning ways, where we expect to be state champs every year. We are trying to build their confidence.” Stone, who founded Brighton’s program in 1998, said three seniors, Blake Macik, Alex Friske and Alex Slade, a re leading a resurgent a ttitude. “They are definitely working a lot harder, especially the seniors and juniors from last year,” Stone said. “The SEE RUGBY, 82 B2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 11, 2 0 0 8 TENNIS FRO M B1 Gladiators on new courts soccer player, will help with depth. “I’m just hoping to find that fifth point,” Oglesby said. Pinckney Pirates Key players: Jessica Romano (sr. No. 1), Val Much (sr. No. 2), Caitlin Klask (jr. No. 3), Elaine Blackburn (jr. No. 4). Comment: New coach Ross Wisser has 11 seniors to build an experienced lineup around. He anticipates all the doubles teams will be evenly matched. “Most of them have been playing together a long time,” Wisser said of the 11 seniors. “The depth is going to be our big thing. Our lowe r doubles spots and singles spots should do well. They are just as good as our top spot.” South Lyon Lions Key players: Erin Hawkins (jr. No. 1), Kayla Yerke (sr. No. 2), Pauline Chen (jr. No. 3). No. 1 doubles: Annie Hyrila (sr.) and Colleen Foley (sr). Comment: The Lions, third in the KVC, have seven seniors with enough experience to contend for that third spot again. But with no freshmen on varsity and a move to the horribly difficult east division of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association next year, coach Don Valentine worries about the future. “I do have some cross-over athletes who are making it on athleticism alone,” he said. Fowlerville Gladiators Key players: Hannah Zimmerman (sr No. 1), Olivia Wanczyk (jr. No. 2), Rebekah Lantz (sr. No. 3). No. 1 doubles: Brittney Robertson (jr.) and Dana Williams (sr). Comment: The Gladiators, in their second year with a varsity program, are enjoying their new courts. They’ve started the season 2-0, equaling last season’s win total already. Coach Lynn Lantz said it’s his goal to move up from last place to fourth in the gold division of the Capital Area Activities Conference. “They are eager to grow the program and their skills,” Lantz said. RUGBY FROM B 1 Berserker veterans return juniors made up the majority of the team (in 2007). They worked hard and met on their own and were running togethe r during spring break. They have a much better attitude than last year.” The Howell boys rugby program, which is run through the Howell Parks and Recreation Department to help a ttra c t students from Howell and Fowlerville High Schools, is coming off a solid 3-4-1 season that ended in the MYRA state semifinals. New Howell co-coaches Dan Kerner and Dirk Burnia, both of whom have been a s sistants for many years with the program, hope to mold an inexperienced group into a well-oiled machine. Senior captain Jeremy Hazen, senior Dave Harter and juniors Adam Park and Dylan Taulbee are all returning starters. “I expect this year to be somewhat like last year,” Kerner said. “I expect us to be competitive. We’ll see how our depth holds up.” The Howell-bas^ Livingston County Berserkers girls rugby club, also run th ro u ^ the Howell recreation department, has attracted roughly 35 players, including a larger-than-usual group from Brighton High and a handful of Pinckney Community High students. The Berserkers, who won a MYRA state title in 2006, have roughly 15 players back from a 7-2 team that fell in the MYRA state semifinals. Berserkers coach Jeff Coppes said Howell seniors Ashley Alexander and Stephanie Grajek and Brighton junior Jamie Petelin will lead the team. He noted that the level of competition has heightened - MYRA has added four girls clubs in the past two years, including Freeland and Grandville this season - but his program will be ready. “The level of athleticism goes up every year,” Coppes said. “We did lose some key experienced players. That will be a challenge, but we have quite a few returnees who should help us.” GOLF FRO M B1 Long layoff gave team members extra practice time Cole Haupt (jr.). Comment: The two-time defending Kensington Valley Conference champs want to three-peat and also make a run a t returning to the state tournament. Wendrick is still looking for some depth to step it up. “There is no one sticking out,” he said. “The competition is good.” Hartland Eagles Key players: Nick Holda (sr), Sam Stark (so.). Matt Brandon (so.). Comment; The Eagles lost their top sue seniors from their last team, so coach Nathan Oake is rebuilding with younger, less experienced talent. The Eagles have just two seniors and a freshman on varsity. “I’m kind of excited,” Oake said. “This is the age and grade where they are the most moldable. They listen to you well.” Howell Highlanders Key players: James Duty (sr), Christian Richard (so.), Ryan Humphries (sr). Comment: The Highlanders return just three letter-winners among the 34 players in the program. Billups likes what he’s seen from a large fi^shman class. “We are so young,” he said. “I just hope we get better as the season goes on.” Pinckney Pirates Key players: C.J. Regits (sr), Chris Ostlund (sr), Ryan Kania (sr). Comment: The Pirates (1- 6) have two returning s ta rters in Regits and Ostlund and Kania used the extra practice time during the long layoff to improve his game. Rabbitt believes his team is talented but unproven. South Lyon Lions Key players: Kyle Gordon (jr). Josh Harper (sr), Cody Ifrbbs (so.). Shea Butler (sr), Jake Green (jr), Ben Morman (jr.). Comment: The Lions have seven returnees from a team that was last in the KVC, but it was Tlibbs that has led the team in scoring throughout tryouts. “Hopefully, we can move up,” Jackson said. “We always try to move up the ladder.” Fowlerville Gladiators Key players; Sean Teeling (sr), Vinnie Blascozich (sr). Brad Griffith (jr). Comment: The Gladiators, who had 24 players try out, are steadily building a program. New coach Curtis Refior, a teacher a t the high school who played a t Webberville High, said he plans to stick around a while, which should help. Teeling holds the sehool record with a 72 for 18 holes. “Probably the biggest things I like to foeus on are character and etiquette and playing golf the right way,” Refior said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Presents... 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A n n A rb o r - G e d d e s Lake- 2 b d rm , 1.5 Bath, u p g ra d e s , $ 87 ,90 0. 7 3 4 -2 1 6 -5 4 8 7 4 b d rm , 2 b a th b ric k ra n c h o n 1 w o o d e d a c re n e a r H a lf M o o n Lake $ 2 3 7 ,5 0 0 . (734) 4 7 5 -8 3 3 6 O n B e lle v ille Lake 3+ b e d ro om s , 1.5 b a th s , w a lk o u t b a s em e n t, u n d e rg ro u n d s p rin k lin g , fire p la c e s , eas y h ig h w a y a c c e s s , c o u n t r y s e ttin g , P riv a te D riv e , $ 38 9,9 00 . Call J a c k (5 1 7)5 3 6-06 20 . N o r th v ille C ro s s in g '01 Palm H a rb o r 2 8 x 5 6 , 3 b d 2 b a th , a p p lia n c e s , CA, a tt 2 ca r, $ 2 9 ,9 0 0 S u n ris e H om e s 7 3 4 -4 8 5 -3 6 4 0 . S A V E T H O U S A N D S A L L C R E D IT S e le c te d P re -O w n e d 6 R e po s . $ 1 0 0 o f f re n t 1 y r. B u y a N e w H om e Live Free fo r 6 M o n th s Call S u sa n a t C e le b ra tio n H om e s : 2 4 8 -4 3 7 -3 4 4 3 2 YEARS FREE LOT RENT! L arge D o u b le . P e rfe c t! H o lly H om e s 6 9 7 -5 4 0 0 $5,900 3 b d rm , 2 b ath . E x c e lle n t C o n d itio n ! H o lly H om e s 6 9 7 -5 4 0 0 Apartment Communities Apartments Furnished Apartments Unfurnished Commercial, Industrial and Retail Condominiums.Townhouse, Co-op Duplex Farms and Acreage Hunting and Recreational Property Lake Property and Recreational Manufactured Housing Northern Michigan Property Office Space Out of State Rental and Roommate Services Residential Washtenaw Residential Livingston Rooms For Rent Senior Housing Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Storage Space, Garage and Parking Suburban Areas, Country Homes Vacation Spots,Time Share and Cottages Wanted to Rent Apartment Communities 1420 FOX P O IN T E - d e s ira b le 1 s t f ir e n d u n it, llk e -n e w 2/3 BR, 2 BA, a p p lia n c e s , u p g ra d e s , OPEN HOUSE S u n 1-4, m o tiv a te d . $ 1 4 8 ,0 0 0 (734) 2 7 6 -0 71 5 . Y p s ila n ti, 2 b d rm s , 1 b th , g a ra g e . 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Bell C o n s tru c tio n L ic /ln s Free Est. 7 3 4 -8 4 5 -7 1 1 4 Landscaping, Gardening and Tree Services LAN DSC AP E COACHD e s ig n 8 in s ta lla tio n h e lp , g re a t fo r D IY 'e rs I (734) 2 6 0 -0 48 7 S p r in g C le a n -u p - M o w in g , m u lc h :w h a te v e r y o u n e e d . N ic k 2 4 8 -6 1 3 -2 4 9 2 TM T L a n d s c a p in g - M o w in g , F e rtiliz in g , C le a n -u p s A ffo rd a b le . 7 3 4 -6 3 7 -0 9 1 3 H o u s e lo o k u g ly ? G e t a p a in t lift, in te r io r / e x te r io r , p o w e r w a s h in g . 7 3 4 -8 4 6 -0 4 8 0 INTERIOR P AINTING, WAL LP A PER REMO V AL , '^■ ★ 7 3 4 -9 2 9 -4 7 9 1 ★ * JERRY 'S P AINTING ln t/E x t.1 8 y rs e x p . Q u a lit y W o rk ! (734) 4 8 2 -5 4 0 8 P ay n o th in g u n til jo b is c om p le te ! 30 y rs e x p . Lie 8 In s u re d . 7 3 4 -7 4 0 -7 8 8 8 Plumbing and Electrical TREE SERVICE, S p r in g c le a n u p , s p r in k le f o p e n - in g /re p a ir. 7 3 4 -6 6 2 -1 6 6 6 A-1 TREE, Inc. T re e , s h ru b , s tum p re m o v a l. T r im m in g , lo t c le a rin g . In s u re d g 4 2 6 -8 8 0 9 T u ro n L aw n C a re -S p rin g c le a n u p 8 m o re . Free E s tim a te s .7 3 4 -9 2 9 -0 1 9 6 A £r A S p r in g C le a n - u p Grass c u ttin g 8 d e th a tc h in g . 5 2 8 -2 9 2 2 Miscellaneous Services A b s o lu te m o w in g , m u lc h , h a u lin g , y a rd c le a n in g . L ic e n s e d 8 Ins u re d . (734) 8 4 5 -7 49 7 . D r iv ew a y /P a rk in g L o t G ra d in g . M a n W /T r a c to r W a n ts W o rk . Free E s tim a te s (7 3 4)2 5 5-34 40 . NE A L 8 SON PLUMB ING S e w e r c le a n in g / TV s p e c ia l. 7 3 4 -2 6 2 -5 0 5 3 . Recycling, Hauling and Trash Removal A N N ARBOR HA U L ING Cle a n U p s 8 H a u lin g . L o w Rates. 7 3 4 -7 3 0 -1 1 4 6 A re a H a u lin g -R e s id e n tia l 8 C om m e rc ia l. R e lia b le ! J u n k c le a n u p . 7 6 9 -7 77 3 . HOUSEKEEPING A S S O CIATES - In s u re d 8 re fe re n c e s . Call 7 3 4 -7 4 1 -8 8 2 2 Gutters A L L A 'S LAN D SC AP ING L aw n m o w in g , g a rd e n in g , m o v in g , h a u lin g . L ic /in s . (734) 260-9641 Moving and Storage Roofing W in d o w b lin d c le a n in g , re p a irs , sa les . H om e 8 O ffic e . O n -s ite ! SFS S e rv ic e s 734 -9 71 -0 3 11 Find it Here! In the classifieds. A c e G u tte r C le a n in g C lo g fre e g u a ra n te e fre e e s t 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -8 6 4 5 G u t t e r C h a m p G u tte r C le a n in g . Free E s tim a te s 7 3 4 -7 3 0 -6 5 0 5 A ll L aw n Care R e s id e n tia l/C om m e rc ia l 1 s t c u t fre e 7 3 4 -8 3 4 -3 0 2 5 B 8 W T re e S e rv ic e Inc. 7 3 4 -4 9 8 -2 3 7 4 /5 1 7 -4 0 4 - 0 8 9 6 . T o ta l tre e s e rv ic e . R e s ./C om m . 18 y rs . e xp , Free e s tim a te s . L ic /in s . M O V IN G ? L e t u s h a n d le it H a n d le W ith Care M o v in g 8 D e liv e ry 6 7 7 -2 0 0 0 L eak S p e c ia lis t -F la s h in g s , v a lle y s , 30 y rs e x p e r ie n c e . M e m b e r BBS L ie / in s u re d 7 3 4 -9 3 0 -6 4 5 5 Painting and Drywali Window Cleaning A c c la im e d P a in tin g In te rio r, e x te r io r , h ig h e s t q u a lity w o rk . 9 7 1 -9 0 3 8 1 0% o ff re s id e n tia l, o v e r 15 y rs e x p . in s u re d fre e e s tim a te s (734) 3 4 0 -7 6 2 7 B4 I CLASSI FI EDS www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L iV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008 12 MONTHS JFREE!* Heat,Water & Gas Paid! O ld W e s t S id e - Cle a n, Q u ie t 1 b d rm a p t. @ 4 05 M o s le y . L a u n d ry . No p e ts /sm o k e . $ 6 9 5 in c lu d e s h e a t7 3 4 -9 7 3 -9 3 6 4 FAM IRAIl!) APARTMENTS * Amazing S«rria Team * Incredible Hcwe^n Gifts ' Instant a^tprovals ’ Pet friendly Y p s ila n ti E. S id e - 1 b d rm a p t., o ff-s tre e t p a rk in g , u tilite s in c lu d e d , $ 5 5 0 /m o . + s e c u r ity . 7 34 -4 29 -7 3 03 CLEAN - 143 0 s q ', 3 b d rm 1.5 b a th , la u n d ry , d is h w a s h e r, g a ra g e , w a te r in c ld . $ 1 1 5 0 /m o -P g a s & e le c tr ic , E b e rw h ite / P io n e e r. 7 3 4 -4 1 7 -0 5 3 0 . C le a n, Q u ie t 1 b d rm @ 3 0 5 D o ty . L a u n d ry . No p e ts /sm o k e . $62 5. A v a il. N o w ! Call 7 34 -9 7 3 -9 3 6 4 OFFICE SUITE 1000 s q f t A M IC K REALTY 7 3 4 -9 7 3 -2 4 2 4 P in e rid g e ,3 1 2 -C h a rm in g 2 b d rm , o p e n 11-6 A p r il 5-6. $ 1 2 5 0 , d e p s ., 269- 9 4 8 -2 3 4 7 /7 3 4 -2 2 2 -0 4 9 0 v tftployme/?/ W . S ta d ium O ffic e - Park a t d o o r , Ig. o ffic e , re c e p t io n rm , Vz b a th , p riv a te e n try . $ 7 5 0 , In c lu d e s u tilitie s . (734) 4 7 6 -1 86 1 . Apartments Furnished A v a il. N o w /F a ll S tu d io , 1, 2, 3 & 4 b d rm . U n fu r n is h e d 2 b d rm . Y p s i. No p e ts . $ 5 0 0 8 u p .5 28 -2 16 3 Apartment Unfurnished YPSI - R o om s , e ff ic ie n c ie s 1 -2 -3-4 b d rm a p ts ., h o u s e s . F rom $ 4 0 0 /m o . Call 7 34 -2 62 -1 6 27 Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent BRIGHTON - G ra n d R iv e r/O ld 23 a re a, 1600 o r 3200 sq . f t. w /o ff ic e & s h o p a re as : 12x12 o v e rh e a d d o o r , 3 p h a s e e le c tr ic . (810) 2 2 9 -9 7 0 8 o r (517) 3 04 -4 34 9 ________ Y p s i T w p , On Flarris Rd. 5 8 x 4 0 w /1 2 ' OH D o o r , fu ll b a th e o ffic e , $ 12 00 o r 3 6x3 6, $70 0. O n M a rtz Rd 2 4 x 3 0 $ 4 0 0 . 4 8 2 -1 9 4 9 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental A N N ARBOR- M a in St. c o n d o . Exc. lo c a tio n , c lo s e to e v e r y th in g . 2 b d rm , 2 b a th , v e ry w e ll m a in ta in e d . N o g a ra g e . $ 1200. (734) 6 4 9 -7 2 5 2 Co zy B u rn s Park D u p le x 1 b d rm , a v a il A p r il 1. H a rd w o o d s , o ff s t p a rk in g , h e a tin g 8 la u n d ry . $70 0. (734) 6 6 3 -5 0 2 6 D e lu x e - D u p le x 2 b d rm s ea. A v a il 7 /1 .B u rn s Park.- W a lk to c am p u s 8 S ta d ium . J o e 8 10 -5 7 7 -6 1 5 4 M a rs h a 8 1 0 -3 9 7 -3 0 9 5 Residential W ash ten aw-Renta l RENT TO OWN M a n y h om e s avail. 3 p a ym e n ts m o v e y o u in B ru is e d c re d it OK 1 -8 00 -7 45 -6 55 2 A b b o t S c h o o l a v a il. 3 b d rm ra n c h , g a r, fu ll b sm t, Ig. fe n c e d y a rd , $ 10 50 . Call B ill 7 3 4 -4 5 3 -3 5 7 7 1st m o fre e : W h itm o re Lake 2 b d rm , w a s h e r/ d ry e r w /la k e a ccess. $ 7 5 0 /m o . 7 34 -3 2 3 -0 5 9 8 M ILA N - 2 b d rm , re c e n tly re n o v a te d , la rg e y a rd , q u ie t a re a ,n o sm o k e p e ts n eg , $ 6 5 0 . 7 3 4 -4 3 3 -0 1 7 1 . A BO U T D E A LS ! 2 b d rm $ 5 0 0 . 1 b d rm $ 4 5 0 . L ow S e c u rity ! E. Y p s i T w p . 7 3 4 -6 6 2 -6 1 3 3 # 1 2 4 Actual V2 Month Free R em o d e le d 1 b d rm $48 5 m o . w/FREE h e a t.1 3 7 S. G ro v e ,Y p s i 7 3 4 -7 5 4 -1 9 5 2 A d o ra b le Y p s i - 2 b d rm rem o d e le d a p t. L a u n d ry ro om . $ 5 7 5 W a te r 8 h o t w a te r in c . (248) 767-5651 A m a z in g V ie w ! L a k e fro n t o n W h itm o re Lake, la rg e 8 0 0 s f Ib d rm . M u s t See! $ 6 9 5 in c h e a t! 4 4 9 -1 1 1 7 A n n A rb o r C e n tra l, A /C , P le a sa n t Ib d rm fo r 1, la u n d ry , n o p e ts / sm o k e . $ 6 2 5 in c i u tils . 3 9 5 -9 30 9 . A n n A rb o r W . S id e la rg e E ffic ie n c y . S ta d iu m / Pau lin e $ 5 6 0 in c lu d e s w a te r , h e a t 8 g a s . 7 34 -678-2581 A rm o r y A r t V illa g e - Is a u n iq u e o p p o r tu n ity fo r a rtis ts . A ffo rd a b le liv e /w o rk s p a c e s in an in c re d ib le h is to r ic s tru c tu re . A c c e s s to s tu d io s , g a lle r ie s 8 m u c h m o re . S p a c e s lim ite d , s o a c t fa s t. Call 5 1 7 -7 8 4 -2 2 2 0 o r 5 1 7 -7 8 8 -4 4 5 5 fo r m o re in fo . A V A IL N OW 3 b d rm c lo s e to EMU. $ 80 0- in c ld s h e a t 8 H 2 0 . 5 N. S um m it 7 3 4 -4 8 3 -6 0 8 2 B AR G A IN ! $ 6 5 0 /m o . w / $ 2 0 0 s e c u r ity d e p . 2 b d rm 1 b a th W h itm o re Lk. Pet p o lic y . 7 3 4 -8 3 4 -2 8 7 7 C h elsea - 1 b d rm a pt. in re s to re d V ic to r ia n h om e . $ 5 5 0 /m o in c lu d e s u til, no sm o k e . (734) 4 7 5 -1 78 2 . C h e lse a -C o u n try s e ttin g , c le a n 2 b d rm a p t., n e w e r firs . $ 6 5 0 /m o . in c lu d e s u tilitie s . 7 3 4 -4 7 5 -7 8 6 2 . CLEAN 1 B DRM APT, Q u ie t a re a E. o f Y p s i. N o p e ts . $ 4 6 0 /m o . (734) 4 55-2661 D e p o t T o w n - EMU 1 b lo c k . 3 ro om s -l- k itc h e n p a rk in g . A v a il 6 /1 . 8 Fall. $ 7 7 5 in c lu d e s h e a t 8 w a te r . (734) 9 0 4 -2 13 6 . D E X T ER -Q u ie t Ib d rm C a th e d ra ls , h a rd w o o d s , f rp i,b a lc o n y , s c re e n p o rc h E le c tr ic , H20 la u n d ry , p e ts . $ 8 5 0 .7 3 4 -4 2 4 -0 6 4 9 DUPLEX- d e x te r , ISOOsf, 4 0 f t. g re a t rm , 2 b d rm , la u n d ry , b sm t, p o o l. $ 1 0 0 0 /m o . 7 3 4 -6 4 5 -4 3 3 1 . EMU A R E A -lg s tu d io e ff ic ie n c y all utife Inc P riva te e n try . N o sm o k e /p e ts . $ 4 9 5 /m o . (734) 4 6 1 -6 0 3 9 MANCH ES TER- 1 b d rm , b a s ic c a b le 8 u tils in c l. $ 5 2 5 /m o . 7 3 4 -7 3 0 -0 9 8 7 M ila n 1 b d rm a p t - $50 0 + e ie c . in c lu d e s a p p lia n ce s . L o n g o r s h o r t te rm lease. g 7 3 4 - 4 3 9 -4 0 5 0 . M IL A N -C le a n I b d rm , n ic e liv in g 8 d in in g 4-sun p o r c h , q u ie t s tre e t. $ 5 5 0 4 d e p o s it.N o p e ts /sm o k e p le a s e . 7 3 4 A 3 4 -4 1 9 3 ARROWWOOD HILLS COOPERATIVE W a it L is t o p e n s A p r il 1st fo r 1 8 2 b d rm u n its o n ly . A p p lic a tio n s a v a ila b le a t 2566 A r ro w w o o d T ra il, A n n A rb o r , 4 8 1 0 5 . ® (734) 665-31161=) B e lle v ille s e n s a tio n a l 2 b d rm u n it, c o m p le t ly u p d a te d , h e a t in c id . M u s t se e ! $87 5. 7 3 4 -6 9 9 -9 8 4 0 B r ig h to n C o n d o 2 b d rm 1 1/2 b a th , 1 c a r g a r, p o o l, w a lk to to w n . $97 5. (810) 6 2 3 -0 4 9 7 CHESLEA - 2 b d rm c o n d o in th e n e w C h elsea S p r in g s e d itio n , in c lu d e s 2 fu ll b a th s , fu ll b a s e m e n t a nd a p p lia n c e s , $ 1 2 0 0 /m o 4 d e p o s it a n d u tilitie s . 7 3 4 -8 9 1 -2 0 1 0 . CO UNTRY CLUB Ig. 3 b d rm , 2 b a th , g o lf a c c e s s , q u ie t are a, c a rp o rt, la u n d ry . 7 3 4 -7 1 7 -6 0 9 5 . LIBERTY SQUARE 1-94 at R aw s o n v ille . 2 8 3 b d rm s , f ro m $ 6 7 5 w /C A . Call (248) 6 5 1 -4 3 2 0 L u x u ry w a te r fro n t 2 b d rm , 2.5 b a th c o n d o . A n n A rb o r s c h o o ls . No p e ts p lea se . $ 1 2 5 0 /m o . 2 4 8 -7 6 3 -0 6 4 9 f o r a p p t. M I L F O R D - 2 8 3 b d rm . tow n h o u s e s , fa m ily c o m m u n ity , b ase e q u ity in v e s tm e n t re q u ire d . Heat, w a te r , A /C , a p p lia n c e s ,' fu ll b a s em e n t. M o n th ly c h a rg e s b a s e d o n in c om e . Call 2 4 8 -6 8 5 -2 4 0 0 M o n -F ri. 8-1 2 6 1-5. <a fe- SAL INE - T o w n h o u s e , 1600 s q .ft. 2 b d rm , 1.5 b a th , e n d u n it, fire p la c e , g a r, a p p is . 9 8 9 -2 3 3 -5 5 8 2 3 BDRM, s tu d y , 2Y2 b a th , fire p la c e . C h a p e l H ill b y U S -2 3 8 U /M N. C am p u s . $ 1 3 0 0 /m o . 7 3 4 -9 9 4 -4 0 8 7 R E N T E D !!-G re a t lo c a t io n ! W a lk in g d is ta n c e to D e p o t T o w n 8 EMU. V e ry c le a n 8 q u ie t. Gas 8 w a te r in c lu d e d . $ 7 5 0 /m o 1 p e t o k . W a s h e r /d ry e r. RENTED!! B E L LE V IL LE -3 Ig. b d rm s a p p lia n c e s , w e ll k e p t, w a s h e r /d ry e r . $ 9 0 0 . 7 34 - 9 5 3 -4 9 0 7 ; 7 3 4 -6 3 4 -9 6 8 4 . P in c k n e y . 1,527 s q .ft., 3 b d rm , 2 b a th s , g a ra g e , u tility ro o m , p a tio , la w n m a in t, a n d s n o w rem o v a l. Pets O K, $ 1 2 0 0 /m o . Call 8 10 - 6 0 2 -8 8 8 7 o r 2 4 8 -9 2 4 - 4 45 7________________ W h itm o re Lake n ic e 2 b d rm , w a s h e r/ 1 MONTH FREE!* Homes starting at »699 $299 Security Deposit pet friendfy appliances included Call Sun Homes @ 888-276-5301 Apply online @ 1 www.41akeview.com Expires 4/30/08 ‘Certain restrictions J apply tSr A n n A rb o r 3 B d rm $ 1 0 5 0 . Y p s i 2 8 3 b d rm s $ 82 5- S a lin e - 6 0 5 9 S a lin e -A n n A rb o r . 3 b d rm s , 2 b a th s , g a r, a ll a p p is , 1 a c re ,p e ts OK $ 1200. 7 3 4 -6 2 4 -8 6 7 9 SM A L L 2 BDRM HOUSE N o sm o k e , $ 5 7 5 /m o . 4 u tilitie s . $ 6 7 5 d e p o s it. 7 3 4 -3 2 7 -6 9 4 9 SUPERIOR TWP . 3 b d rm 1.5 b a th , b sm t, AC. N o p e ts , $ 1 1 2 0 , S ec 8 O K (313) 7 0 6 -9 6 7 6 Y p s i T w p -4 b d rm , 2 bath, W /D , n o sm o k e /p e ts , c lo s e to UM -W C C -EM U ; u til, c a b le , m o n th ly c le a n in g In c lu d e d . $ 3 9 0 -4 9 0 / rm . c a rd o n p@ y a h o o . c om , (734) 5 7 2 -8 55 0 . Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes 3 b d rm 1.5 b a th , b sm t, Y p s i S c h o o ls , AC, No p e ts , $ 1 1 2 0 , S e c 8 OK (313) 7 0 6 -9 6 7 6 1 & 2 b d r m s u b le a s e a v a il. M a y I s t -A u g 18, Competitive price. $450-$55D (734) 6 6 2 -4 4 4 6 w w w .is s a p ro p e r tie s .c om W e s t W illo w - 3 b d rm h om e , c lo s e to s c h o o ls . S e c . 8 w e lc om e . $ 1 1 0 0 / m o . 7 34 -7 17 -4 4 68 . W h itm o re Lake - 3 b d rm , 2 .5 b a th , b a s em e n t, 2.5 ca r, Lake A c c e s s , $ 1 4 0 0 / m o . 5 17 -4 04 -2 2 24 Y p s i 2 b e d ro om s , 1 b a th , n o n -sm o k in g , n o p e ts , g a ra g e . A v a il. 5 /1 . $80 0. (734) 9 0 4 -5 2 8 2 d ry e r. Lake A c c e s s $69 5. $ 1 0 5 0 .A v a il N o w o r J u n e 7 34 -8 7 8 -6 2 5 3 S ec 8 OK. 7 3 4 -9 4 5 -7 0 7 4 3 B ED ROOM - In q u ie t n e ig h b o rh o o d , n e a r Dep o t T o w n . W o o d flo o r s , w a s h e r /d ry e r . $ 8 0 0 4 u tilitie s . 7 ^ -4 8 5 -5 0 1 4 . Lake Property and Recreational Rental Ch elsea S c h o o ls Cle a r Lake ■ L u x u ry c o n d o , 3 b d rm , 2 .5 b a th , fire p la c e , g a ra g e 8 a il a p p lia n c e s . $ 1 5 0 0 /m o a v a il A p r il 1. 7 3 4 -4 7 5 -8 8 0 5 .____________ C o z y 2 b d rm c o tta g e w ith fire p la c e , b y H a lf M o o n Lake S ta te n e c are a. $ 8 5 0 4 -d e p 7 3 4 -4 3 3 -1 4 8 2 N e w P e n th o u s e C o n d o B e iie v ille Lake, 175 0 s q ' 3 b d rm , 2 b a th , g a ra g e , $ 1 6 0 0 /m o . 7 3 4 -3 6 8 -0 1 7 0 PORTAGE, ju s t 25 m in to A n n A rb o r , 3 b d , 2 b a , frp I la u n d ry ,g a ra g e ,n o sm o - k e $ 1 5 9 5 7 3 4 -3 3 0 -6 4 9 9 S. LYON - W a te r fro n t b u n g a lo w , 2 b d rm , e v e r y th in g n ew . $ 7 5 0 /m o . 5 1 7 -5 9 2 -4 9 4 2 WOLF LAKE - 30 m in . f ro m A n n A rb o r . 3 b d rm h o u s e , c a rp o r t, d o c k , on all s p o r ts lake. A v a il. J u n e 1st. 7 3 4 -4 3 4 -6 3 5 6 . $ 9 9 0 /m o . 1 y e a r lease. Manufactured Housing-Rental A N N ARBOR ■ 3 b d rm 2 b a th ra n c h , fire p la c e , la rg e y a rd , c lo s e to x w y s $ 9 9 5 . Bill, 7 3 4 -4 3 4 -9 0 8 7 A n n A rb o r - A v a il n o w ! 3 b d rm , fin b sm t, re m o d e le d , fe n c e d y a rd , se c 8 Ok $ 1 1 0 0 7 3 4 -8 9 0 -1 4 4 7 A n n A rb o r G e o rg e to w n 4 b d rm , 1.5 b a th , fam ily rm . w /fire p la c e , A /C , b sm t, 2 -c a r g a r, fe n c e d y d . $ 1 8 0 0 . 7 3 4 -9 7 3 -2 5 5 7 A N N ARBOR - G re a t 3 b d rm h o u s e fo r re n t w /o p t io n to b u y . 8 36 B ru c e , M ille r 8 M a p le . H d w d f irs , rem o d e le d kit, f in is h e d b sm t, fe n c e d b a c k y a rd w /la rg e b ric k p a v e r p a tio . A v a il. A p r il 1 $ 1 0 9 5 + u tlls . 7 34 -3 68 - 5051 o r 6 5 7 -9 71 4 . ANN ARBOR LAKEWOOD SCHOOL 4 b d rm , 1.5 b a th , re c e n tly rem o d e le d k itc h e n w / n e w a p p l., h a rd w o o d firs , Ig fe n c e d y a rd .C lo s e to s c h o o ls , p a rk s , s h o p p in g , p u b lic tra n s 8 hw y . R e n t: $ 1 3 2 5 /m o o r s a le : $ 2 3 2 ,5 0 0 . 734 -8 83 -1 6 81 A n n A rb o r S c h o o ls - 2 b d rm , b sm t g a ra g e , la rg e lo t, $95 0. (734) 3 9 5 -2 33 7 A n n A rb o r -W a ln u t Gle n c o n d o 2 b d rm 2 b a th a p p l. s c re e n p a tio , g ar. $ 1 0 9 5 RENTED! YPSI 3 8 4 b d rm , re m o d e le d . B a s em e n t, gar. M u s t s e e lS e c 8 o k ,$ 1 0 0 0 $ 13 75 . 7 3 4 -2 1 6 -3 3 0 2 . Y P S I - 3 b d rm , r / 2b a th , ^ b sm t, la u n d ry , a p p is ., c lo s e to EM U . Sec . 8 OK. $ 1 2 0 0 /m o . 7 3 4 -4 8 4 -0 8 2 7 Y p s i - 3 B d rm . Fe nce d Y ard. N ic e A re a n ea r H o lm e s S c h o o l S ec. 8 OK. $ 10 50 . 7 3 4 -7 1 7 -8 1 7 5 YPSI - A in s w o r th Cir. 3 b d rm , A /C , g a ra g e , No p e ts . $ 9 0 0 /m o s e c u r ity d e p o s it. (734) 4 7 6 -1 3 3 3 . Y p s ila n ti- C le a n, re m o d e le d . 3 b d rm h om e , $ 10 00 . 3 b d rm h om e , $75 0. 1 b d rm a p t, $40 0. (925) 4 87 -8 03 8 A t tn I lO m i to EMU. N e w H om e lL a k e A c c e s s .O w n R o om . S p a c io u s , Clean. $ 3 5 0 -i-u tils 7 3 4 -7 1 7 -7 1 4 2 H u g e lu x u r y lo f t g re a t v ie w w / A /C , c a b le in s h a re d h om e . $ 4 5 0 /m o . Please c a ll 7 3 4 -9 4 5 -6 4 1 0 PITTSFIELD TOW N S H IP N o n sm o k e r -d r in k e r has c o n d o to s h a re - 2 b d rm , 2 b a th , la u n d ry , u tilitie s , c a b le ,-in c lu d e d $55 0. d a n ie lb t@ c om c a s t.n e t, (734) 2 1 6 -3 96 3 .__________ S e n io r n e e d in g s om e a s s is ta n c e w ill n e g o tia te re n t fo r u n iq u e e ffic ie n c y . W . A n n A rb o r . P riv a te e n tra n c e , fu rn is h e d 8 m o re . S in g le o c c u p a n - c y . (734) 9 9 5 -2 7 3 3 $ 3 9 5 - 5 m i S. o f S a lin e , p riv a te e n try 8 liv in g ro o m , 1 b d rm , s h a re d u tilitie s . 7 3 4 -4 3 9 -8 5 6 5 W h itta k e r n o n -sm o k in g , s h a re h o u s e w /w om a n . $ 4 0 0 . m o n th . ry a n c o w m @ m e d .um ic h . e d u , (7 3 4)9 9 8-93 45 . Adoptions Birthdays Carpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legals Adoptions ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Bioscience and Pharmaceutical A D O P T : A b a b y is o u r d re am ! W e 'll p ro v id e y o u r p re c io u s n ew b o rn a s ta b le h om e , s e c u re fu tu re a n d a life tim e o f lo v e . E x p e n s e s p a id . Ple ase c a ll D o n n a a nd Dan 8 6 6 -5 3 4 -3 0 8 7 . Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Y p s i/L in c o ln S c h o o ls U p s c a le S u b Like n ew , 3 b d rm , 2 b a th , 2 c a r a tta c h e d , $ 15 00 . O p tio n to p u rc h a s e $ 2 0 0 / m o . c re d it 7 34 -2 7 6 -4 9 4 2 Y p s i T w p - 3 b d rm , 1 b a th , h o u s e $ 6 9 0 + U t il. Y p s i- 3 b d rm , 1 b a th $ 6 9 0 + g as 8 e le c tr ic . 7 3 4 -4 8 5 -8 5 2 6 . Y p s i T w p c le a n 4 b d rm , 2 b th , w /d , n s /n p $ 1,2 90 . C lo s e to U /M ,W C C ,EM U . c a rd o n p@ y a h o o .c o m . Duplex-Rental A V A IL N OW ! 2 -3 B d rm H om e s fo r le ase o r sale. A ll p ric e s fo r all b u d g e ts . 734 -2 17 -8 0 51 A C C E S S /V IEW LAKE B rig h t, p r is tin e 2 b d rm . 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G o o d ra tes. 7 34 -4 8 2 -4 8 4 7 We are proud to use recycled newsprint D ire c to r, H o lm a n L e a rn in g C e n te r Eastern Michigan University is seeking applications for the Director, Holman Learning Center. The Director reports to the Assistant Vice President for Retention and Student Success in the Division of Enrollment Management, and is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and assessing the implementation of Holman Learning Center programs and services (e.g., general student academic support, pre-college programs, student transition programs, and state and federal grants). To learn more about the position and EMU, as well as to apply for the position online, go to; http://www.emich.edu/lobs/. Please reference Job Posting #; APEN0803 and include a cover letter, a detailed resume outlining qualifications and related work experience, and contact information for at least three professional references. 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T h e N o rth Q ua d A c a d em ic a nd R e s id e n tia l C om p le x p ro je c t in v o lv e s th e c o n s tru c tio n o f a 3 6 0 ,0 0 0 g ro s s s q u a re fo o t b u ild in g fe a tu r in g a m ix e d -u s e liv in g -le a rn in g e n v ir o n m e n t. T h e b u ild in g is c om p r is e d o f a te n -s to ry re s id e n tia l to w e r a n d a s e v e n -s to ry a c a d em ic to w e r , b o th o f w h ic h s it u p o n a c om m o n g ro u n d f lo o r . T h e lo w e r tw o f lo o r s c o n ta in s h a re d c la s s ro om s , T V a n d film s tu d io te a c h in g s p a ce s , a c a d em ic o ffic e s a nd h ig h -te c h p u b lic s p a ce s . C o n s tru c tio n o f th e c o m p le x has b e g u n , a n d w ill c o n tin u e , o n an a g g re s s iv e , fa s t-tra c k b as is th r o u g h M a y 3 1, 2010 (s u b s ta n tia l c om p le tio n ), w ith s ta r t-u p , m o v e -in a n d f it -o u t a c tiv itie s o c c u r r in g th ro u g h th e s u m m e r a n d fa ll o f 2010. 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No P h o n e Calls Please. W A IT S T A F F - E x p e rie n c e d . A p p ly a t F lim - Flam R e s ta u ra n t. 2707 P lym o u th Rd. A n n A rb o r Find it Here! In the classifieds. D A R T Are you an experienced Project Manager or do you want to broaden your PM experience into the area of plastics? Do you want to work for a company that values its team members and their skills? PROJECT MANAGEMENT Dart Container is seeking a Project Manager to become the newest member o f our Foam Cup Operations with in our Engineering Department. The position involves coordinating and leading a variety of projects for product and process development. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, and five years’ project management experience, with at least three years as a project leader. Three years of experience with word processing and spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software required. Experience with engineering/thermoforming project management or PMI certification preferred. If you are interested in this position, or would like to inquire about other open positions, please apply online by visiting our corporate website at www.dart.jobs. Dart Container of Michigan 500 Hogsback Road, Mason, MI www.dart.biz A p p re n tic e A Grand Opening__ A L L P O S IT IO N S A V A ILA B LE TO S TA R T B ETW EEN $ 4 0 0 -$ 6 0 0 /W K + D u e to re c e n t p ro m o t io n s , o u r c o m p a n y is a c tiv e ly s e e k in g m e n a n d w o m e n to s ta r t w o rk im m e d ia te ly ! P e rm a n e n t fu ll- t im e p o s itio n s in all d e p a r tm e n ts . Earn p a id v a c a tio n s , b o n u s e s , a nd in c e n tiv e s . Call 7 3 4 -3 8 9 -0 3 0 3 AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN Full s e rv ic e A u to re p a ir fa c ility n e e d s c e rtifie d a u to te c h , w ill c o n s id e r t ra in in g . 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C om m itm e n t. S p e e ch L a n g u ag e P a th o lo g is t F u ll-tim e , fo r F o o te H e a lth S y s tem , to p ro v id e d ia g n o s tic 8 th e ra p e u tic in te r v e n tio n fo r p e d ia tr ic s in an o u tp a t ie n t s e ttin g 8 a d u lts in an a c u te in p a tie n t s e tt in g . F o o te H e a lth S y s tem o ffe rs c o m p e t it iv e m a rk e t b a s e d s a la rie s , re te n tio n b o n u s , 8 re lo c a tio n a s s is ta n c e . Please a p p ly b y v is it in g o u r w e b s ite a t w w w .fo o te h e a lth .o rg B illin g 8 C u s tom e r S e rv ic e P o s itio n a v a ila b le im m e d ia te ly fo r w e ll o rg a n iz e d , re s p o n s ib le in d iv id u a l fo r sm a ll b u s in e s s in A n n A rb o r . O p tio n to w o r k f ro m h om e . 30 h rs /w k , $ 10 - $ 1 2 /h r. 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Ida A u c t io n H o use 382 0 L ew is A v e ., Ida M l L a rry 8 Ed H am b lin A u c tio n e e rs 7 3 4 -7 35 -0 9 91 w w w . h am b lin s a u c tio n c om .c om ( Firewood and Wood Stoves A s s o r te d s e a s o n e d h a rd w o o d , 4 'x 8 'x 1 8 ". $60 de liv e re d . 7 34 -4 3 9 -0 6 9 7 o r 7 34 -3 2 0 -2 8 6 6 D ire c t B u y M em b e r s h ip S ave $ 2 ,0 0 0 Call (734) 9 4 5 -9 9 8 9 Fish f o r S to c k in g : M o s t V a r ie tie s , P o n d s , Lakes, LAG G IS ' FISH FARM 2 6 9 -6 2 8 -2 0 5 6 Da ys 2 6 9 -6 2 4 -6 2 1 5 E v e n in g s POOL TABLE 8 CEILING L IGHT- 7 ' P ro lin e , S o lid O ak $ 2 5 0 0 , in c lu d e s W a ll Rack, A ram ith 8 S w ir l Balls , C u e s -B rid g e 8 L a rg e Chalk. FOOSEB AL L TA BLE - H e a v y D u ty , S ilv e r $20 0. g c u r ry 2 5 7@ y a h o o .c om , (5 1 7)7 4 0-96 27 . Pel ami far/n Freebies -arm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Grafter's Market jvestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants =^ets, Supplies. Grooming and Training hiding Horses, Equipment and Stables K IT TEN T IM E @ M o s a ic M o s t 2 y o u n g 2 g o , f rom s tra n a e m o m c a ts o u t d o in g th e ir th in g in ra in 8 s n o w . 3 ju s t in .P u r r in g 8 R e ad y , b u t U m u s t h ave $ $ to c a re 4 y o u r n ew b u d d y . M a k e a life tim e in v e s tm e n t th a t's n o t 2 lo n g 4 a fe lin e w h o c h a rm s y o u a ll d a y 8 n ig h t lo n g !7 3 4 -3 3 2 -1 6 2 1 LAB PUPPY- F em a le , 5 m o n th s 1 s t s h o ts / w o rm e d $15 0. (734) 5 4 6 -1 75 7 LAB R A DO O D LES - Sale o n la b ra d o o d le s . $ 2 0 0 . (517) 332 -5 32 3 . L a b ra d o r R e trie v e r P u p p ie s , A KC re g is te re d . H u n te rs . 3 fem a le s left. $ 3 5 0 . (734) 4 1 7 -6 7 9 0 M u lt i G e n e ra tio n LABRADO O DLE P u p p ie s a re re a d y to g o h om e ! $ 8 0 0 WWW.heavens a c re s la b ra d o o d le s .c om (517) 6 05 -1 5 8 2 .__________ O ld E n g lis h S h e e p d o g F em a le , 7 y e a rs . $250 s h e e p d o g s 4 y o u .c om 7 3 4 ^ 2 - 6 8 6 4 PUG PUPPIES - AKC fa w n , fem a le s , v e t c h e c k e d , 2 s h o ts , nee d lo v in g h om e . $700. (734) 320 -3 62 1 . P ure G e rm a n S h e p h e rd s fo r sa le. Bla c k 8 ta n , UKC re g . 5 fem a le 8 1 ma le $ 3 9 5 e a c h . 7 34 -3 23 -7 5 37 RA T TERRIER 8 C H IH U A H U A MIX ES 8 w k s , s h o ts . $125. Call (517) 5 67 -8 98 2 SCOTTIE PUPS- AKC - Rare W h e a te n C o lo r, $85 0. A L L v e t/s h o ts (517) 6 4 6 -9 3 9 3 .__________ SCOTTISH TERRIERA KC p u p s , b la c k /b la c k b r in d e l. ls t s h o ts m /f $ 4 0 0 u p . (734) 8 4 5 -7 85 3 . SHELTiE PUPS, AKC. S a b le /b la c k /w h ite t r ic o lo r , d e w o rm e d , s h o ts $ 4 0 0 5 1 7 -2 7 0 -1 9 2 6 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables H o rs e B o a rd in g , in d o o r a re n a , tu rn e d o u t d a ily . $ 3 5 0 /m o . (2 4 8)4 5 9-95 14 BAR S TO OL - S w iv e l. $ 4 3 .8 1 0 -2 2 5 -4 4 3 0 CHAIR - U p h o ls te re d . $ 43 . 8 1 0 -2 2 5 -4 4 3 0 TABLE - End m a rb le to p . $ 43 . 8 1 0 -2 2 5 -4 4 3 0 Garage Sales and Yard Sales Farm Supplies and Equipment AUGER 3 p t h itc h , 8 in 8 12 in d r ill b its . $50 0. 5 1 7 -4 0 4 -4 0 2 5 LESSONS - D re s s a g e / E n g lis h , s h o w /p le a s u re g o o d h o rs e s . 9 95 -0 09 2 ScTwh Techs: E n jo y th e OR but lo o k in g f o r someth ing o u ts id e th e t r a d it io n a l scru b tech role? A m e r ic a n E n d o s c o p y S e rv ic e s , In c . OlVi-SITE IVIAIVAGER Livonia, Ml American Endoscopy Services, Inc (AES) is the only endoscopy service company that neither manufactures nor sells equipment but focuses on providing quality service to our hospital OR sites. We do this through our on-site manager who assists with equipment operation, plus cleaning and maintenance of reusable equipment. By improving the quality and productivity of minimally invasive surgical procedures, we help hospitals and surgery centers to achieve two critical goals: improve patient outcomes and reduce surgery costs. • If you have experience working in healthcare operating rooms § • Have management experience i • Have a passion for serving customers and identifying ways ® to improve service • Are interested in growing your career into new areas of responsibility WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES WITH AES! Please visit our website for current job openings at www.aesendo.com or fax your resume to 1-800-655-8949 Attn: Recruiter or email to sbowen@aesendo.com AES offers employees a Competitive Benefits Package which includes Health/ Dental/Vision, Life insurance. Disability Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Advancement Opportunities and Relocation Assistance. American Endoscopy Services, Inc. (AES) is an equal opportunity employer. A n u a l H o u s e w a re s s am p le s a le - N e w e a c h d a y , 4 /1 1 -4 /1 3 . O ff G u lle y & M 5 9 , W h ite ta il W o o d s , fo llo w s ig n s to O lym p ia n w a y . HOWE L L- M om 2 M om sa le. A p r il 1 9 th , 9 am - 1 pm , $1 a dm is s io n (o r e a r ly b ird 8 :3 0 -9 am fo r $ 3). B e n n e tt Rec C e n te r, 9 2 5 W G ra n d R ive r. K id 's c lo th e s , to y s , b a b y item s Livestock, Feed and Seed F o r s a le ; 2 N ig e ria n D w a rf g o a ts (b o rn la s t M a y ). 1 fem a le , 1 ma le . B o th d e -h o rn e d , b lu e - e y e s , w h ite c o a ts . In c lu d e d w /g o a ts : h o u s e , h a y b a g , h o o f t r im m e r . G re a t w /k id s a n d o th e r a n im a ls . $35 0. (5 8 6) 4 1 9 -8 5 5 9 U s e d T a c k Sale - A p r il 13th , 1 1 -4 pm . T h e ra p u tic R id in g In c ., 4 7 1 5 E. J o y Rd. A n n A rb o r , Cash 8 C h e c k s O n ly . F o r in fo Call M a rc ia 6 6 5 -7 78 7 . ^eciBat/ofla/ Home Electronics Nursery Stock, Soil, Seed and Plants H D T V 50" P AN A SO N IC - P la sm a, E x c e lle n t $ 5 ,0 0 0 . (734) 3 9 5 -2 48 9 . S p ru c e , Pine, Fir 6 -1 0 ft. $ 7 0 -$ 1 0 0 . (734) 8 45-1871 Household items Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training $ 1 2 5 .0 0 QUEEN P illo w T o p M a ttre s s S e t - "N EW " In P la s tic w ith W a rra n ty . Del. A v a il. (7 3 4)7 2 1-37 99 . K in g P illo w to p M a ttre s s S e t - $ 2 7 5 - BRAND N EW In p la s tic . Can d e liv e r (4 1 9)5 1 4-45 41 . M A T TR E S S Q u e e n p illo w to p , s till in p la s tic , c a n d e liv e r $ 6 5 2 4 8 -2 7 5 -4 3 8 5 P o o l T a b le - 8 f t B ru n s w ic k c o n te n d e r p o o l ta b le , b u rg u n d y fe lt, m a h o g a n y b a ll 8 c la w le gs . In c lu d e s ra c k , s tic k s , m ir ro r , lig h t. $ 14 00 . jm s o th@ y a h o o .c o m , (7 3 4)4 2 4-91 47 . A d o ra b le Cats 8 K itte n s !! O p t to A d o p t! F ixe d , V e tte d .P la n n e d P e th o o d a d o p t io n c e n te r @ PETCO e v e ry d a y ! C o o rd in a to r s a re th e re ■ Sat. 4 /5 8 S u n 4 /1 3 ATV's and Quad Racers Aviation Bicycles, Repairs and Service Boat Docks and Slips Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Recreation and Travel Vehicles Sailboats Skis, Skates and Accessories Snov^mobiles, Equipment and Service Bicycles, Repairs and Service W A N T E D TO BUY Q u a lity u s e d bikes . C am p u s S tu d e n t Bike S h o p , 336 M a y n a rd St., A n n A rb o r . 7 3 4 -3 2 7 -6 9 4 9 [ i ^ We are proud to use recycled newsprint R E -U S E THE N EW S BOXER- Blacl< M a le AKC 8 w k s , s h o ts , ta il, d e w c la w s , v e t c h e c k , $ 9 0 0 . 5 1 7 -2 6 2 -1 2 9 0 o r 5 17 - 5 6 3 -2 03 8 ._________________ C h ih u a h u a Pups - 8 w e e k s o td , 1 fem a le , 2 m a le . (810) 2 3 1 -2 22 6 . C H IN C H ILLA BABIES - H A N D RAISED. $ 75 - $15 0. (734) 4 2 8 -0 2 9 0 . We are proud to use recycled newsprint Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service ■ FOUR W IN N S 2 05 S u n - d o w n e r $ 1 6 ,0 0 0 . C u d d y c a b in , e x c . c o n d ., o n ly 9 0 Hrs. 5 .7 L F.l. V o lv o - • Pen ta, A M /FM /C D , tra ile r (734) 2 6 0 -9 04 4 . B r a n c h M a n a g e r R o b e r t H a l f I n t e r n a t i o n a l R o b e rt H alf In tern atio n al Inc. (R H I) is th e w o rld ’s le a d e r in sp e cia lize d staffing w ith 6 0 y e a rs in th e industry. T h e c om p a n y is a N ’Y S E -tra d e d c om p a n y a n d a m em b e r of th e Fo rb es G io b a i 2 0 0 0 an d S & P 5 0 0 . R o b e rt H a it In tern atio n al is s ee k in g a B ranch M a n a g e r to r o u r A n n A rbor, M ic h ig a n office. A s B ranch M a n a g e r you w ill h ave d em o n s trate d su c ce s s in b u siness d e v elo pm e n t a n d m a n a g in g d a y -to -d a y o p eration s. T h e perso n in this role m ust b e a rticu late, proactive, a b le to te a c h , w illing to s u g g est p ro cess im p ro vem en ts, proficien t w ith th e c om p u te r a n d a b le to in teract w ell w ith s en io r m a n a g em e n t. T h e B ranch M a n a g e r is prim arily respo nsible tor m otivating and directing all branch em p lo y e e s, d evelo p in g a n d grow ing a client b a s e an d providing qu ality c u s tom er serv ic e to both clients a n d c an d id ate s . A ddition ally th e B ranch M a n a g e r will be respo nsible tor hiring, coa ch in g , m en toring a n d develo p in g staff, review ing m onthly activities an d providing d a y -to -d a y supervision tor all direct rep orts, creatin g a n d m ain tain in g a productive bu siness d e v elo pm e n t culture, a s w ell w o rkin g w ith R eg io n al M a n a g e m e n t to g e n e ra te a n a n n u al bu dget a n d bu siness plan . P refe re n c e will b e given to tho se w ith in dustry e xp erien ce . R H I provid es th e in dustry’s m o st prog ressive trainin g, tools a n d tech n o lo g y to assist th e B ran ch M a n a g e r in d eveloping their bu siness. A s a m em b e r of o u r te am , th e B ranch M a n a g e r will rec e iv e a c om p etitive b a s e sala ry ; bo nus opportunities; m ed ical, de n ta l a n d vision benefits; 4 0 1 k ; a n d p a id -tim e off. In addition , w e offer stro ng c a re e r a d v a n c em e n t a n d grow th op portunities. To ap p ly in co n fid e n c e tor this prog ressive position w ith th e in dustry le a d e r p le a s e co n tact C h ris tin e Lucy, S e n io r R eg io n al V ic e P resid en t at 2 4 8 .3 5 7 .8 3 6 7 or c h ris tin e .lu c y@ rh i.co m . 2532780-01 RHil R o b e r t H a lf In t e r n a t io n a l S TAR CRA FT 1 96 7- 14ft. RED e x te r io r , g o o d c o n d itio n , $ 11 00 .00 . (734) 6 4 6 -6 9 2 7 . Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods B o w fle x E x trem e - A s n ew . $ 1200. 7 34 -2 7 2 -2 4 9 8 o r 7 3 4 -9 7 5 -0 9 4 8 Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service C H U AN L - VOYAGER '07 C y c le /s c o o te r , 150cc, 124 m ile s , s ilv e r. $ 15 00 o r b e s t. (734) 6 4 6 -3 7 8 4 HARLEY 8 83C '0 3 - 100th A n n iv e rs a ry L im ite d E d itio n . L ow m i 8 m a n y e x tra s $ 6 5 0 0 . 7 3 4 -4 7 6 -6 2 4 0 HARLEY SPORTSTER '9 2 8 8 3 c c , 11K m ile s , lo a d e d . Im m a c u la te . $ 4 2 0 0 o r b es t. (734) 6 4 6 -3 7 8 4 F i n d c a r b u y e r s ! De4alernships listed in the Auto Directory connect with customers! Call 810-644-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewads « THE LTYTNGSTON * COMMUNITY NEWS couwoTco • cettcfoto • cowrint A d v e r t i s e i n o u r B u i i e t i n B o a r d ! 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Main Street, Brighton Main Telephone: (810)844-2000 B8 ICLASSI FI EDS www.mlive.com/classifieds T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008 ^utomof/i/e Import Automobiles Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Services Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Domestic Automobiles Import Automobiles Mechanical Repair and Towing Repairable Vehicles Sports Cars SUV's Trailers Trucks Truck and Car Parts Vans and Buses Vehicles Wanted Antique and Classic Vehicles C h e v y N o v a SS '7 2 - 2 d o o r , 3 55 e n g in e , o r a n g e , c h rom e w h e e ls $ 5 0 0 0 . 7 3 4 -2 6 0 -5 4 0 4 B M W 3 2 5 x i '0 2 - 2 24 00 m ile s , 4 d o o r , a u to , e x c e lle n t c o n d itio n , Black e x te r io r . Black in te r io r , 6 c y lin d e r s , AW D , W B A EU 3 3 4 4 2 2P F 6 4 0 5 7 le a th e r, $ 1 5 ,9 0 0 . P rem ium & S p o r t Packages (734) 7 4 7 -8 63 6 . H O N D A A c c o rd LX 99 120 ,69 7 m ile s , 4 d o o r, a u tom a tic , e x c e lle n t c o n d itio n , d a rk em e ra ld p e a rl e x te r io r , ta u p e in te rio r, 6 c y lin d e rs , 2WD, A BS , A ir, a la rm , ra d io /c a s s e tte , p o w e r lo c k s , p o w e r w in d o w s , $ 6 5 0 0 . M o s t ly HW Y , 1 o w n e r , d e a le r m a in ta in e d (7 3 4)6 4 5-27 63 . H O N D A CR-V EX 02 7 8 ,5 2 0 m ile s , a u tom a tic , e x c e lle n t c o n d itio n , B eige e x te r io r , in te r io r , 4 c y l l-VTEC, AW D , ABS, A ir, a llo y w h e e ls , ra d io /c a s s e tte , 6-CD c h a n g e r, c ru is e , m o o n - ro o f, p o w e r lo c k s /w in - d o w s , t ilt , $ 1 2 ,0 0 0 . H o n da 7 /1 0 0 e x te n d e d w a r ra n te e , w e ll-c a re d fo r , b ra n d -n e w c u s to m se a t c o v e rs , n e w a ll-w e a th e r tire s , tw ila@ um ic h .e d u , (734) 5 2 8 -1 33 8 .___________ TO Y O T A C AM R Y '0 3 7 3,0 00 m i, e x c e lle n t c o n d itio n , w a r ra n ty . $ 10 ,00 0 e g iin g o l@ h o tm a il.c o m , (734) 6 4 9 -4 7 3 9 . Automotive Services E n g in e s & tra n sm is s io n s in s ta lle d CHEAP! (734) 6 9 9 -7 4 5 0 Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 20 Ca rs U n d e r $ 3,0 00 F in a n c in g /F IA V o u c h e rs 7 3 4 -4 8 4 -0 5 0 8 CHEVY CORSICA '9 2 - R u ns & d r iv e s g re a t. L o a d e d . $ 1 0 0 0 /b e s t. (734) 9 2 9 -5 4 1 7 C h e v y H ig h T o p C o n v e rs io n V a n '9 5 - TV, nice s te re o , n e w p a rts . $ 29 00 o r b e s t. (734) 330-1571 CHEVY TRACKER '0 0 - 4 x 4 , m a n u a l, g o o d c le a n t ra n s p o r ta tio n . 150K mi. $ 3 0 0 0 . (734) 904-9671 C h ry s le r N e w Y o r k e r '9 3 - O e a n in 8 o u t, n ew tire s lo a d e d , V6, g o o d MPG $ 1 7 0 0 /b e $ t.7 3 4 -3 6 8 -6 5 4 1 F o rd E s c o r t '9 9 4 -d r, a u to , $2,9 00 . 7 3 4 -6 6 9 -4 4 3 3 . FORD T a u ru s '9 5 -1 0 5 k , M a ro o n , a ir, CD, c ru is e , all p o w e r , ru n s g re a t, lo o k s o k . N e w b a tte ry , tire s $ 1 3 9 9 7 3 4 -9 7 3 -9 4 3 3 C M C S u b u rb a n '9 3 - SLE 4 x 4 , 186K m i., g o o d c o n d itio n , $ 2 2 5 0 /b e s t. Please c a ll 7 3 4 -5 7 2 -8 9 2 8 S ATU R N SC '9 7 -1 9 0K mi. p o w e r w in d o w s /lo c k s , re d . $ 1 5 0 0 . 7 3 4 -9 7 2 -9 9 2 4 A -J a x s A c tio n A u to '9 7 PON T IAC SUNFIRE, c le a n . $ 1 5 0 0 .1 7 0 2 E. M ic h ig a n . 7 3 4 -3 6 8 -3 8 9 7 $ 5 0 0 ! P o lic e Im p o u n d s ! 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(734) 3 8 3 -0 03 4 .__________ ! ANN ARBOR IMPORTS B M W 8 0 0 -5 6 1 -2 9 6 9 M e rc e d e s 8 0 0 -8 9 7 -2 3 7 4 F o rd E scap e X LS '0 5 - 4 d r , A /C , p o w e r , 40K, $ 9.9 00 . 734 -4 84 -9 9 01 B U I C K B R IA RW O O D FORD M ic h , a t S ta te , 4 2 9 -5 4 7 8 JIM BRADLEY PON TIAC 7 34 -7 6 9 -1 2 0 0 350 0 J a c k s o n Rd. J e e p C h e ro k e e '0 4 - 4 x4 , le a th e r, lo a d e d , 50K, $ 10 ,20 0. 7 3 4 -4 8 4 -0 9 4 9 . JIM BRADLEY BUICK 7 3 4 -7 6 9 -1 2 0 0 3 5 0 0 J a c k s o n Rd J e e p L ib e rty '0 7 - 4 x4 , a u to A /C CD p o w e r 20K $ 1 2 ,5 0 0 . 734 -4 84 -9 9 01 Trucks Brighton Ford-Mercury 8 2 4 0 W. G ra n d R iv e r a t 1-96. (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 210 5 W a s h te n aw 7 34 -482-8581 PA LM ER FORD C h elsea (734) 4 75-1301 V A R S IT Y FORD 348 0 J a c k s o n Rd. 7 3 4 -9 9 6 -2 3 0 0 Saturn Of Ann Arbor s a tu rn o fa n n a rb o r .c om (734) 769-3991 D o d g e D a k o ta '0 6 Ext. 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D e liv e r y o u r a d v e rtis in g m essaize to o ver 2 0 0 .0 0 0 ad u lt read ers aeross o u r m a rk e t!* Classified Advertising 810-844-2000 or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads 1 4 Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. Howell Carnegie District Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright in any published material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News April 11, 2008 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper archives Newspapers -- Michigan -- Livingston County Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text/plain Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2008-04-11 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4475">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to April 11, 2008 edition of The Livingston Community News, Brighton, Michigan. A Source link to this newspaper becomes available when viewing this page in the library. If you are unable to visit in person you can <a href="https://howelllibrary.org/howell-area-archives/#archives-inquiry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">send an inquiry to the Archives</a> regarding this newspaper and the person you are looking for. livingston community news newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper Description An account of the resource Below is a list of all the newspaper information we know about for Livingston County, Michigan: <ul> <li>Brighton Argus (1880-2000) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1880-1968 in the Local History Room. Brighton Library also has holdings of this newspaper in their <a href="https://brightonlibrary.info/about-bdl/genealogy-local-history/the-brighton-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brighton Room</a>. <a href="https://brighton.historyarchives.online/home" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Community Life (Hartland) (1933-present) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper from 1933-1991.</li> <li>Fowlerville News and Views (1984-present)- a newspaper that has been covering the Fowlerville, Webberville, and Howell areas. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?fc=websiteGroup%3AFowlerville+News+and+Views" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a> (contains 2018-present newspapers and 2015-present blog entries). <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Fowlerville Review (1875-1971) - we have microfilm of this newspaper in the Local History Room. <a href="https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/cool-stuff/local-history-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlerville Library</a> has digital copies available in their library.</li> <li>Gregory Gazette (1912–1913) - digital copies of newspaper. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=gregory+gazette">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Community News (2003–2009) - digital copes of newspaper. The Livingston Community News was a local community newspaper, housed in downtown Brighton, with a weekly circulation of 54,000. Encompassing a News, Features and Sports sections, the paper operated from 2003 to 2009 under the umbrella of The Ann Arbor News. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=livingston+community+news">View Digital Copies</a> (view in library only)</li> <li>Livingston County Argus-Dispatch (1965-1969) - Brighton Argus and Pinckney Dispatch merged in 1965. Then became Brighton Argus again in 1969. See either Pinckney Dispatch or Brighton Argus for access to this newspaper.</li> <li>Livingston County Press (1937-2000) - Livingston Republican Press changes name in 1937. In 1980 Brighton Argus buys and continues to publish both Brighton Argus and Livingston County Press. In 1997 both papers are published twice weekly. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Courier (1843-1857) - we have 1843-1846 in digital format. We don't have the rest of the date range. Becomes Livingston Democrat in 1857. Have microfilm for 1843-1856 in Local History Room.(view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Daily Press & Argus (2000-present) - In September 2000, two successful twice-weekly newspapers the Livingston County Press and the Brighton Argus – that had each been publishing in various forms for more than 100 years - became one. The first edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus hit the streets Sept. 7, 2000. Gannett purchased the newspaper in 2005 as part of the acquisition of Hometown Communications Inc. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Democrat (1857–1928) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Herald (1886–1887) - digital copies of newspaper. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/paper/the-livingston-herald/9306/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>The Livingston Post (2009-present) - a all-digital information and opinion site in Livingston County, Michigan. <a href="https://archive-it.org/collections/13451?" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Reporter (1918-?) - began publishing on June 14, 1918 by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Livingston Republican (1855–1929) - index of one of two of Livingston County, Michigan oldest newspapers. The index can be used in the Local History room on the Reference level of the library. The microfilm is processed by edition date. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/249">View Index</a> or (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Republican Press (1929-1937) - Livingston Republican and Livingston Democrat merged in 1929. (view in library only) <a href="https://livingstondaily.newspapers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Livingston Tidings (1906-19??) - By 1910 it was published by A. Riley Crittenden.</li> <li>Pinckney Dispatch (1883–1965) - digital copies of newspaper. We have all the years except 1890 and 1894-1896 are missing. <a href="http://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/browse?tags=pinckney+dispatch">View Digital Copies</a></li> <li>Stockbridge Brief Sun (1883-1965) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> <li>Stockbridge Town Crier (1966-1999) - we have microfilm holdings of this newspaper in the Local History Room.</li> </ul> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Hidden Search Text Enter Search Text that is always hidden except to edit. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews Yes, employers are hiring PHOTOS: JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Hatch Assembly and Stamping employee Debbie Mosher of Weberville operates a bushing press, processing parts for Johnson Control at Hatch's Fowlerville plant. Opportunity for job seekers L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y R e g i o n a l J o b F a i r is W e d n e s d a y By the numbers A quick look at the local labor force through the lens of 2007 year-end statistics, provided by the Michigan Office of Labor Market Information. ■ 93,951: The overall size of the county's labor force, up 1.2 percent from 2006. ■ 88,635: The average number of people employed, up 0.4 percent from 2006. ■ 5,316: The average number of people unemployed, up 16.7 percent from 2006. ■ 5.7 percent: The average jobless rate, up from 4.9 percent in 2006. BY LISA CAROLIN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News The unemployment ra te is rising, home foreclosures are at record-high levels and small businesses are struggling. But in spite of the steady stream of bad economic news in the region, there are companies still hiring people in Livingston County. Many of those companies will participate in the Livingston County Regional Job Fair on Wednesday. “Even though unemployment is up and the economy is soft, there is still opportunity in this county for job seekers,” says Bill Sleight, director of Livingston County Michdgan Works office. “The data we’ve seen show that Livingston County is performing better than the state in most industries, including manufacturing,” Sleight says. “We are still seeing a number of companies hiring that will be at the job fair, like TG Fluid Systems USA Corp., Hatch Assembly and Stamping Plant, mm ■ M r ^ Pepsi Bottling Group and Diversified Machines Inc.” More than 40 local companies will be represented at the job fair, offering positions ranging from entry level to professional in fields including health care, engineering and industrial jobs. The fair is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, be- Hatch 5tamping employee Jennifer Rubio of Pinckney inspects grommets used in automotive braking systems. Hatch is among about 40 companies seeking new employees at the Livingston County Regional Job Fair April 23. tween Brighton and Howell. “We are searching for assembly workers, operations management and quality technicians at the job fair,” says Kerry Griffith, organizational development specialist for Hatch Assembly and Stamping, which has plants in S E E JOBS,A4 Howell reviews land-use strategies C i t y , d e v e l o p e r s w o r k t o g e t h e r o n p r o j e c t s BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity Nevi/s Concern over finances is becoming as common as cracks in sidewalks for city officials. Rather than rely on state legislators to bring about financial stability, many municipal leaders are hoping to build their own financial security through development and redevelopment projects. "To attract developers, Howell city leaders have taken a second look a t zoning restrictions and regulatory processes. “We have become flexible and creative” in an attempt to a ttra c t new neighbors, said Howell City Manager Shea Charles. He has spent some time with interested investors, explaining what the city has to offer, as well as those developers already entrenched in the city but hampered by current zoning restrictions. Norb Boes, developer of Victoria Park on North Michigan Avenue, south of M-59 (Highland Road) was able to find a solution for one of his parcels affected by the slow housing market. “I have found tha t the city of Howell has always been very cooperative,” said Boes, who has developed two residential parcels inside the city, Victoria Park and Banker’s Square townhomes, on North Michigan Avenue. Citing the desire of city staff to find a equitable plan, the two parties were able to agree on almost everything. “I was having trouble selling condos on Michigan Avenue. Part of it was the economy, but part of it was the rezoning of property across the street,” said Boes. A tra c t tha t had been zoned residential was changed to commercial and office, and “nobody wanted to buy a condo across the street from that.” The new “be flexible” philosophy was key for members of the Howell planning commission, which approved a plan in March to erect three office buildings on 1.6 acres in Boes’ Victoria Park development. Initially planned as a 62-unit condominium complex, the soft housing market didn’t justify the expense of building the three final duplexes, explained architect Jim Lawrence. Lawrence said economics forced the project to take on a different function: three professional office spaces a t the property’s east side. So that the buildings are not completely out of character with the surrounding homes, “they will look residential in na ture ” mimicking the twostory Victorian style faqade identical to the adjacent duplexes. Prior to commission approval, however, Boes had to win support from a majority of Victoria Park homeowners. “That piece along Michigan Avenue has been a tough fit for him (Norb Boes,)” said Erin Perdu, Howell’s interim planning and zoning director. Situated between residen- S E E LAND,A4 Howell City Council discusses proposed annual budget A3 Volunteers sought for Hamburg Township Huron River Clean-Up Day More than 100 people have helpeid at previous spring events BY LEANNE SMITH The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Hamburg Township’s section of the Huron River is set to get its annual spring cleaning. V olunteers will converge on the waterway from Portage Lake to Ore Lake on Saturday, April 26, to pick up trash and trim or get rid of fallen trees and branches tha t re strict w ater flow and clog the popular recreation destination. Those interested in helping with the third annual Hamburg Township Huron River Clean-Up Day should meet at the Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club, 6060 E. M-36, a t 8 a.m. for a brief orientation on what to do and how to do it from the state Department of Natural Resources. “I get really excited every year,” said Scott Strane, the township resident who is cochairman of the event with Bob Demyanovich. “Seeing people turn out to help each other is what small-town communities do. It’s a fun day.” More than 100 volunteers have helped a t each of the two previous clean-up days. Work la sts until 5 p.m. and volunteers can stay a s little or as long as they wish. Thirte en site s have been identified as needing work, but th a t number will increase as the event gets closer, Strane said. “We hope people who have seen problem areas will contact us,” he said. “The whole idea is to get rid of the little dams caused by logs and debris to keep the water moving without disturbing fish habitat.” Volunteers also use downed trees to prevent riverbank erosion that causes more fallen trees, said Mike Bitondo, a Hamburg Township tru ste e and chairman of the township’s Flood Hazard Prevention Committee, which formed after river waters rose three feet above normal levels in spring 2004 and flooded hundreds of Ore Lake homes. “We hadn’t really had a bad flood since the late ’60s, and people had the idea that Hamburg didn’t flood,” said Brenda Richardson, the township’s information specialist and a member of the flood prevention committee. S E E RIVER, A 4 FILE: HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Jack Masseth, left, and Vinnie Petre of Hamburg Township help remove fallen logs and other debris last year from the Huron River during an annual river clean-up day. INDEX Achievers A8 Calendar A9 Livingston Life A7-A10 Retail Report AS Rick Fitzgerald's column A7 Scrapbook A8 Sports B1-B2 Volunteers A9 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Academy adds grade Beginning in fall 2008, Cha^l Stockwell Academy will open its first class of ninth graders in a newly constructed building a mile east Of its K-8 school near M-59 and US-23 in Hartland Township. The plan is to add more h i ^ school levels in the next few years. By fall of 2011, the plan is to be in a new, permanent high school building, said Chuck Stockwell, president of CS Partners, which manages the school. The center that opens this fall also will be the home of the Garden Gate Montessori Center, which will accommodate 56 children, infants through 5- yearsofage. 'The Chaiyl Stockwell Academy opened in 1996 and now has an enrollment of 720 students. Details: 810-227-7506. INSIDE Change o f plans? The Howell school board may change plans on the use of high school buildings in the fall. A3 Now, for the news Pint-size producers develop a daily school news show at Pinckney’s Country Elementary. A7 Call it a draw Sports reporter Jason Deegan challenges a local free-throw champion. B1 Home work : v o u i lO M With new home construction slowing, remodeling projects are taking center stage in the spring edition of the Your Home special section. Inside A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , A P R IL 18, 2008 Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority honors 3 direct care workers USA CAROLIN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority recognized direct care workers who assist people with physical and mental disabilities. Pictured from left are honorees Dawn Line and Kimberly Bates, Community Mental Health Support Coordinator Shawn Lindberg and honoree Maria Lawless. BY LISA CAROLIN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Direct care workers who work with people with physical and developmental disabilities in Livingston County were honored April 9 at the first Provider Appreciation Event. It was sponsored by the Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority. “The goal of the event is to recognize the efforts of the workers who provide dayto- day care,” says Shawn Lindberg, supports coordinator for Community Mental Health Services of Livingston County. “We received close to 150 nomination forms from providers and community members.” Lindberg says a group of clinicians and providers used evaluation forms to choose the award winners. The top three vote getters received certificates and monetary awards of $250 a t the event, which was at the Chemung Hills Golf and Banquet Center. The winners are Kimberly Bates, Maria Lawless, and Dawn Line. Bates, who has worked as a ssistan t manager of the Norton Group Home in Howell for 15 years, says she is passionate about what she does. “This is rewarding and challenging work, and every day is different,” says Bates. “Their faces light up every time they see you, and they don’t judge you. They love you for you.” . “I get paid for something I enjoy,” says Lawless, who is known as a job coach and works for Excel, which has group homes in Pinckney and Howell. “I take my clients shopping, swimming, to parks, and to other places to get them out in the community and to give them a chance to interact. It’s a lot of fun.” Line, works for Renaissance Community Homes doing direct-care work such as helping clients with meals and laundry. She says tha t this recognition has made h e r feel even more appreciated. “It takes a certain kind of person to do this work,” says Line. “You need to be patient and caring. It’s rewarding when you feel like you make somebody’s day.” Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. i IN BRIEF Brighton School board buys 140 computers The Brighton Board of Education Monday night approved the purchase of 140 new computers from Dell Computers a t a cost of just less than $55,000 or ju st about $400 per computer. The purchase was made with funds from a technology bond authorized in 2006. According to Elson Liu, the district’s director of technology, there are more than 320 obsolete computers currently being used in the district ru n ning Windows 98 as an operating system. Almost half of those are computers used by students in labs or the media center and the rest are teache r computers in classrooms. School calendars are approved The Brighton school board Monday night approved calendars for the district for the months of May and June of this year. There will be no school on Monday, May 26, for students or staff as part of the Memorial Day recess, and Friday, June 13, will be the last day of school. All other weekdays between May 1-June 13 will be full days of school for students and staff. Sidewalk cafe ordinance OK'd The Brighton City Council is making it easier for businesses that want to provide eating and drinking outside for their customers. At the April 3 meeting council adopted a new sidewalk cafeoutdoor seating ordinance. Ordinance author and Deputy City Planner Amy Cypher! says the process has been streamlined so applicants no longer have to go to the City Council for review and approval, since city staff has been given that authority. According to Community Development and Planning Director Matt Modrack, the ordinance was the result of a council goal set at the annual retreat last fall. “Staff was asked to develop a more ‘business-friendly’ process that maintained the approval at the administrative level and allowed the cafe owner to leave their tables and chairs up overnight if it did not impede safety, Modrack said. Safety Town registration open Registration is now open for this summer’s Safety Town, an early childhood safety education program designed to introduce all types of safety conditions to 4- and 5-year-old children. For two hours per day for two weeks, children learn safety behavior by role-playing in simulated and actual life situations under the guidance of the Safety Town staff, a police officer, firefighters and paramedics. Classes are 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 16- 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 7-18 and 9:30-11 a.m. July 21-Aug. 1. Visit www.brightonsafetytown. com or call 810-229- 5731. Fowlerville Junior 1st grade discontinued The Fowlerville Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to discontinue the district’s Junior First Grade program for children who have attended kindergarten but who are young for their grade level and not quite ready for first grade. Title II federal grant of $58,000 that partially funded the program was disallowed for this purpose last September. Superintendent Ed Alverson regretfully recommended cutting the program because the total cost of $100,000 could not be supported by the general fund. “As superintendent I support the Junior F irst program because I feel it’s a successful program,” he said. But with no federal funding, he said the program cannot be supported by the district’s budget in the coming year. “I have to look ahead and see if things are going to get better or worse. I believe it is going to get worse. We m ust protect our fund balance.” 'South Pacific' at arts center Katie Donajkowski and Andy Dombrowski will headline Fowlerville High School’s musical production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” April 24 -27 at the Fowlerville Performing Arts Center, 700 N. Grand Ave. Abby Showerman will play Bloody Mary who sings the anti-racism theme song, “You Have To Be Carefully Taught.” Dianna Dombrowski directs and Terri Palazzolo conducts the Fowlerville High School Orchestra accompaniment. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students - available at the door for 7 p.m. performances April 24, 25, 26 and a 2 p.m. matinee April 27. Vacation of Ann St. proposed Village officials will have a public hearing on their intent to vacate a portion of Ann Street between Power Street and Grand River Avenue in downtown Fowlerville at 7:15 p.m. prior to the 7:30 p.m. April 28 village council meeting in Village Hall, 213 S. Grand Ave. The council plans to close this portion of Ann Street as part of the Fowlerville Downtown Development Authority Northwest Quadrant project that will add 200 parldng spaces and two 15,000 square foot building lots to the downtown area. Village develops new master plan Community planning consultants Sherrin Hood and Brian Borden of LSL Planning, Inc. in Royal Oak met with the Fowlerville Village Council on March 31 to discuss the village’s needs in anticipation of developing a new master. Preliminary observations Boy pleads no contest in bus case Charges reduced, sentencing May 23 BY TOM TOLEN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News A 10-year old Howell-area boy pleaded no contest to re duced charges of sexual a ssault involving a 7-year-old boy on a school bus last year. The boy will be sentenced May 23 in Livingston County Juvenile Court. He pleaded no contest Monday to charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and gross indecency between males in exchange for a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct being dismissed. Authorities have said he and an 11-year-old boy sexually assaulted the 7-year-old on a school bus last May. The 11-year-old was earlier placed on two years of probation and ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol testing and counseling. He pleaded no contest to gross indecency between males, and charges of first- and second- degree criminal sexual conduct were dropped. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but is treated as such for sentencing purposes. Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse said the plea agreement with the 10-year-old was stricter “because (the oth- Dog owner sentenced in horse mauling Horse euthanized after it was attacked by 2 pit bulls BY TOM TOLEN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News The owner of two pit bulls th a t attacked a horse in a western Livingston County barn has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail. David McGalliard, 44, of Handy Township, earlier pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges of allowing animals to stray and three counts of having unlicensed dogs. The maximum penalty for the charges was 90 days in jail, but 53rd District Court Judge Carol Sue Reader said Tuesday she sentenced him to 30 days instead to keep him under court supervision for two years after his release. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but is tre a ted as such for sentencing purposes. Police said two of McGalliard’s pit bulls attacked and mauled a Polish Arabian mare in h e r stall on Judd of areas that will be addressed in the planning process include potential for land use conflicts in the northeast corner of South Grand Avenue and Van Riper Road because of the current mixture of residential, commercial, office and industrial uses; commercial expansion along Grand River Avenue; downtown boundaries; traffic; and environmental and historic value issues. The planners will lead focus groups and interviews with representatives of commercial, residential, educational and governmental groups during the next month. Public meetings will be announced by village administration as they are scheduled. Howell Nominations are sought by chamber The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2008 Margaret Starkey Scholarship. Nominations a re due May 16. The scholarship program is designed to help employees who want to return to school to improve their quality of life. Some of the criteria used to choose candidates include self-motivation and creativity, customer service, leadership and self-confidence. Nominees must have been employed with the nominating company since September 2007. Winners will be announced Ju n e 2 and will be honored at the Sept. 9 Good Morning Livingston program. Details: www.howell.org or call 517- 546-3920. Alumni invited for reunion concert Alumni of Howell High School’s A Capella, Calamity and Classicality choirs are invited to join current students May 3-4 in a reunion concert to mark the 35th anniversary of the A Capella choir. Activities begin May 3 with an 11:30 a.m. registration at the high school’s Parker Campus, 400 Wright Road, Marion Township. Rehearsal starts at 1 p.m. Additional registration will take place a t 11 a.m. May 4, followed by another rehearsal at noon. The performance begins a t 2 p.m. Under the direction of choir director Rod Bushey, alumni will perform classic choral music selections, such as the “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Dies Irae,” “Salvation Is Created,” and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” with a choir of more than 200 voices. Registration is required. Those planning to attend should e-mail name, address, year of graduation and days they plan to attend to howellchoirsreunion@ yahoo. com. Visit the Web a t www.howellchoirs. com for a complete song list. Livingston County Freecycle starts online 'cafe' Livingston County Freecycle has started a Freecyle Cafe, which allows members to post items not allowed on Freecycle, such as online chat and questions. In a recent member survey, more than 95 percent of Freecycle members thought such a service would be a good idea. The cafe also will allow a number of other services. Freecycle is an online group that allows visitors to post offers of free items, that would otherwise end up in landfills or request items that may help others get rid of unwanted items. Moderators of the group remind participants that everything should be legal and appropriate for all ages on the site. The cafe will expand the way members this online community can talk with each other. To join the Livingston County Cafe: h ttp://groups. yahoo.com/group/livingstoncocafe. To visit the Livingston County Freecycle site, visit http://groups.yahoo. com/group/livingstoncofreecycle/. You must have a Yahoo login in order to sign up for either Freecycle or the new cafe. Bridal studio donates 70 dresses Cinderella’s Closet, which sells dresses for $20 to local high school students and is a partnership project of the Women’s Resource Center and Snedicor’s Cleaners, has received a donation of 70 dresses from Wally’s Bridal Studio in Howell. All the dresses are new and include floor and tea-length in assorted styles and sizes. La st weekend. 26 high school girls from around the county bought d re sse s a t Cinderella’s Closet, which will be open again this weekend Friday, April 18,4-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The mission of Cinderella’s Closet is to provide prom dresses to high school students in the county a t an affordable price. Students must show their school IDs, and scholarships are available. Details: 517-548-2200. Foster parents are needed The Livingston County Foster, Adoption and Kinship Services Workgroup is looking or more foster parents, especially those willing to take older youths, youths with challenging behaviors and sibling groups. Those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent or who want to help, can call the FAKS hotline a t 517-548-0233. Pinckney Donations sought for all-night party Pinckney Community High School’s Class of 2008 is seeking donations for its All-Night Party on Ju n e 6. Cash, prizes and gift certificates will be accepted. Donations are tax-deductible and will help defray the cost of music, entertainment, food and prizes. Details: Heidi Pelto a t 810- 225-5375. From News staff reports i er boy) was more forthcoming about his role.” “The big concern by my staff was this kid needed treatment and now has the opportunity to get the counseling he needs,” Morse said. “If he is not successful in counseling, he’s back to square one.” If the 10-year-old successfully completes the treatment program, the conviction will be stricken from his record. He was represented by Howell attorney James Balmforth, who did not return calls for comment. The case was originally set to go to trial this week. Reach Tom Tolen at ttolen@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. = I H! 1 I'. 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A-3 Wolverine Tennis Camp___. .A-6 I 1 J To see additional ads and coupons from the past week go to: ___________annarborshopping.mlive.com___________ I i THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 A3 New facility w ith o u t new taxes At the front desk, receptionist Linda Burtraw greets residents at the new Putnam Township Hall, a t3 2 8 0W .M - 36, just west of Cedar Lake Road. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Putnam spreads out T o w n s h i p h a l l o p e n s , a l l e v i a t i n g c r a m p e d s p a c e s BY LEANNE SMITH The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News T he supervisor, clerk and zoning adm in istra to r no longer sh a re a 124-year-old Putnam Township Hall office th a t included a refrigerator, coffeemaker and the building’s only restroom. Those attending the township’s monthly Board of Trustees meetings in a separate annex across the street also won’t have to worry about not being able to hear what’s going on every time the furnace or air conditioner comes on. As of Monday, each official has his or her own office in one brand-new, 5,100-square-foot building that also houses the board room, a conference room, storage space, a break room and three restrooms that can be used without disrupting township business. “It’s awesome,’’ Clerk Sally Guyon said about the new Putnam Township Hall, a t 3280 W. M-36 ju st west of Cedar Lake Road. “We’re already looking back to what we had and wondering how did we do it for so long.” The new hall, built by Hamburg Township’s Bruce Donovan Construction, is being funded by $700,000 in bonds purchased by the township last summer that will be paid back through the township’s general fund, not with an increase in residents’ taxes. Revenue from the township’s gravel pit operation and cable franchise agreement have been earmarked for this project, officials said. “It’s worth every penny,” said Bob Press, a resident who also serves as chairman of the township’s Zoning Board of Appeals. “Everything’s all in one building, and it’s easier to carry on conversations with people.” The township is selling the 900- square-foot annex at 122 S. Howell St. in downtown Pinckney. Pinckney’s senior center, in a 25-by-40-foot classroom at Village Education Center, 125 Putnam St. downtown, has plans to move into the old 1,100-square-foot hall at 131 S. Howell St. “We’re moving forward in a positive direction,” said Supervisor Ron Rau. “We’re taking the first step toward making the township a better working atmosphere.” While the bond covered construction, about $20,000 was taken from the township’s capital improvement fund to furnish the building, which Deputy Clerk Lisa Fhsik did by shopping surplus sales and Internet classifieds. Paying for things outside the bond money hasn’t se t well with Trustee Tom Benedetti, who said he believed the bonds set the total job budget. “I know we needed a new building and I know this building is not extravagant,” Benedetti said. “I ju st would have felt b etter if we came in on budget.” Capital improvement funds were set aside from the start in case they were needed, said Trustee Norm Klein, who led the building committee. Requirements from the state Department of Transportation and utility connections from DTE Energy took much more of the bond money than anyone anticipated, Klein said. “There are people who said when they voted down a new township hall that meant we shouldn’t have a new building, but I think the majority are positive.” A $5 million bond proposal for a new township hall, fire station and senior center was defeated by voters in May 2006. Another $3.7 million issue to fund ju st the construction of a fire hall also was voted down the following November. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810- 844-2011. P r o p o s e d b u d g e t i s u p $ 2 m i l l i o n Annual Howell city document covers capital improvements, employee wage increases BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News The preliminary Howell city budget for 2008-09 will maintain the status quo, while allowing city leaders to fulfill their contractual obligations of a 3 percent pay increase for employees. “This budget was built on the premise that we continue to provide community services, get the street project done and be fiscally responsible,” said Howell City Manager Shea Charles. City Council will be asked to approve the $21 million budget May 19. The budgeL up &T)m $19 million for 2007-08, includes multiple city-wide capital improvement projects affecting roads, sewers and water delivery. Charles defended the pay increase, despite the state’s depressed economy, citing contractual obligations. “It’s important to keep in mind the three-year contract calls for 3 percent per year,” he said. He noted that the same groups receiving the pay raise agreed to a restructuring of health care benefits in 2006, saving the city enough to cover the pay increase. “The city actually came out ahead,” he said. The city’s contracts expire June 30,2009, and both pay and benefits are expected to be on the table. The $21 million budget also calls for hiring two people: A full-time police officer to fill a vacancy created by a promotion, and a full-time community development director, a position that has been vacant since last fall. City officials have since contracted to get the necessary work done, while evaluating the need and scope of services a new community development director should oversee. The total expenditure for the two positions would be $93,162 and bring the staffing level up to 67 full-time and 25 part-time employees. That’s down four full-time people from the previous year, which is explained by the separation of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority from the city. Effective July 1, the recreation authority v^l operate as it’s own entity, separate from the city, other than the city buildings they will lease and city parks they will use f i ^ of charge. Former city staff will become authority employees. The line items most discussed by council members were in the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program budget. Council Members Paul Rogers and Dawn Cooper both expressed concern over the lack of “brick and mortar” projects, accounting for only $100,000 of the department’s budgeted $595,000. Another $62,000 of the budget will cover debt payments for previous improvement projects made downtown. “Forty percent of the revenue is going to conferences, marketing and professional services. We have parking lots that need help, alleys that need help ... I have a real problem with this budget,” said Rogers. “I won’t approve it as presented.” Cooper, who credited the group’s enthusiasm and intent, agreed with Rogers and asked the group to replace some of “the fluff” with improvement projects. The group, which has been hampered by high turnover of board members recently, agreed to sit down with council members and city staff to find acceptable solutions to the budget. In some cases, it is a matter of providing more detail so city council members understand the group’s intent, said Nathan Voght, DDA director. Overall, city staff expects to end the current fiscal year with a $1.7 million fund balance, down from the 2006-07 balance of $3.3 million. The state’s target fund balance is $1.2 million, or 15 percent of the general fund. Budget modifications, particularly from the DDA, are expected to continue until adopted. I Laurie Humphrey can be reached at !humphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. Howell school board w ill consider closing new Parker Campus BY TOM TOLEN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News The Howell school board could again change its decision on which building to use for high school freshmen in the faU.T he decision involves whether to place them at the Parker Campus - now being used for grades 10-12 - or keep the students, as they are now, at the freshman campus building near Howell High School. The decision is expected to be made at the April 28 board meeting. In making the recommendation to keep the fi^shmen where they are now. Deputy Superintendent Lynn Parrish said she realized “the administration is placing you in a politically to u ^ spot.” The discussion was prompted when Associate Superintendent for Business Rick Terres told the board the district would save at least $60,000 - possibly more - by closing or leasing Parker and keeping freshmen at the freshman campus. Terres said the additional costs for Parker come from an extra half-time teacher, costing $25,000 to $30,000, and shuttling Parker students to Howell High School for programs offered only there. In addition, Terres said, the option, known as No. 6 among the original seven options, was less expensive than all but one of the others. Under the option now back on the table, students in grades 10-12 would still a ttend Howell High next fall, but freshmen would remain at the Freshman Campus and the Parker Campus would be used only for special programs. Lansing Community College would maintain its presence at Parker. Also, part of the building could be leased out, although it was stated that Parker’s outof- the-way location, in Marion Township, might result in very little interest. The proposed change is designed to save money in the face of red ink that Terres, in his latest revised budget, estimated could range from $2.7 to $3.7 million, without corresponding cuts. In February the board chose option No. 2 among the seven presented and aired at a series of community meetings. That plan would have housed students in grades 11 and 12, plus those in grades 9 and 10 living on the north side of the district, at Howell High School. Students in grades 9 and 10 living on the south side of the district would have a ttended Parker High School. Two weeks later, the board - saying the numbers didn’t work - voted to approve a different plan, which would have placed all freshmen at Parker and closed the Freshman Campus. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 would attend Howell High School, which is now being renovated. Oceola Township residents Pat Howie and Maggie Barnowski told the board Monday they liked the new proposal. “Do the right thing and close Parker,” Bamowski said. Both said ninth-grade students and staff need to be in “the hub,” or geographical center, of the school district. The board this week also discussed other cuts including eliminating 16 or more teachers and privatizing transportation and food service. Cutting the school year by two weeks while elongating the class day was broached by Parrish, but she said it should only be considered as a last resort. Board Secretary Kim Shumaker said 'Riesday the board should have waited longer before making the initial decision. “It would’ve been nice if when we first considered the she options we had every snippet of information, (but) the numbers are always changing,” she said. “My biggest concern is that we did all those polls and number six was one nobody liked,” she said. Shumaker said residents can voice their opinions on the district’s Web site: www.howellschools. com. 3 firms eyed in school chief search BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News The Howell Board of Education is looking to fill a vacancy in its top administrative spot, and has invited three educational search firms to the April 28 meeting to interview them and review their qualifications. The three superintendent search firms are the Michigan Leadership Institute of Livonia, TD and Associates of Westcliffe, Colo., and Cascade Consulting Group of Bellevue, Wash. The district is looking for a superintendent to replace Chuck Breiner, whose depa rtu re will officially take place Ju n e 30. Breiner is on paid administrative leave until tha t time a fte r he and the board reached ag re e ment in March on a severance package th a t will give him $151,000 in two annual installments and $51,000 in service credits toward his retirement. According to board Vice President Jeannine Pra tt, Cascade’s fee would be the highest, a t $19,000, not including extras. Although TD and Associates’ fee was second- highest, a t $17,500, P ra tt said the fee would cover all costs to the district. The Michigan Leadership Institute was lowest, a t $12,000, not including extras. TD and Associates, headed by Terre Davis, has previous experience in Livingston County as the firm tha t helped the Pinckney school board select tha t district’s last two superintendents. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Y o u r o n e - s t o p , d o - i t - a l l s h o p . Document Services W e can prin t, co llate and bind presentatio n m ate ria ls , in cluding com p lex and h ig h -v o lum e jobs. Mailbox Services W e 'll give your business a real street address, then sign for and receive your in com ing packages. 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Applications Being Taken Through September 2,2008 Contact 248-573-8134 or visit www.slcs.us i P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N O C E O L A T O W N S H IP " L IV IN G S T O N C O U N T Y , M IC H IG A N N O T IC E O F A P U B L IC H E A R IN G T O C O N S ID E R A R E Q U E S T F O R C O N D IT IO N A L R E Z O N IN G Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Oceola Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. 2007 for the purpose of considering the request for the conditional rezoning of the property IcKaicd on the south side of M-59 west of Latson Road. The public hearing will be held at the Oceola Township Hall, 1577 North Latson Road. Howell, Michigan. 48843. The conditional rezoning request is for property number 07-29-200-019, containing 59.54 acres, split into Parcel A and Parcel B. Parcel A, containing 39.49 acres, is proposed to be conditionally rezoned from AR. Agricultural Residential to RM, Residential Multiple Family District. Parcel B, containing 20.05 acres, is proposed to be conditionally rezoned from AR, Agricultural Residential to R-3, Residential District III. Conditions have been set forth by the applicant for consideration by the Planning Commission. The proposed conditional rezoning application and Oceola Township Zoning Ordinance and Map are available for review at the Oceola Township Hall at the address noted above during normal business hours. You are invited to attend this hearing, or you may submit written comments prior to the hearing to the Planning Commission at the address noted above. Kathleen McLean Township Clerk George Buyaki Planning Commission Chairman Publication Dale; May 18. 2008 2568556-01 A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 P i n c k n e y c l e r k t o b e c o m e a p p o i n t e d p o s t V i l l a g e C o u n c i l O K s s w i t c h f r o m e l e c t i v e o f f i c e , c i t e s j o b ' s r e q u i r e m e n t s BY LEANNE SMITH The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Pinckney voters will have one fewer village office to fill in the Nov. 4 general election. Ending a debate th a t’s gone on for a few y ears, the Village Council on Monday voted 6-1 to adopt an ordinance th a t m akes the clerk’s position an appointed job instead of an elected one. Truste e Bob Stone, who’s been ag a in st the change from the beginning, c a st the only dissenting vote, saying he still had reservations. Even though it’s a nonvoting position, the clerk has always been elected instead of hired by the council. Four people commenting in person or in a le tte r re ad a t a public he a ring prior to th e vote voiced unanimous support for making the clerk appointed. Their comments echoed those of council members in saying the job has become more specialized and te ch nical. “We have had clerks in the p a st who worked no reg u la r hours and didn’t do the work n e c e ssa ry for the office to ru n effectively,” said Carol Norman, a former council tru ste e . “The job has been orga nized and revamped and the office is running properly. Keeping the clerk an elected office puts th a t all back in jeopardy.” Making the job appointed also makes the clerk a c countable to the council, as it has the final say on who gets hired. Village President Rebecca Foste r has frequently said she was concerned the clerk could be elected on popularity r a th e r than on qualifications. The ordinance to appoint the clerk will not go into effect for 45 days. Residents who disagree with it can circulate petitions to have the issue put to a vote of the people. Signatures would have to be obtained by 10 pe rc en t of the village’s reg iste red voters. V illage officials hope to have a clerk hired when Amy Felty’s te rm expires in November. A committee to c re a te a job description and establish working hours, wages and o th e r job criteria will be formed, Foster said. Felty could be a candidate for the appointed position if she chooses to apply. The council’s budget committe e has de te rmined the job can be s tru c tu re d so it doesn’t cost Pinckney any more th an it pays for the position now, said Trustee Barry White. Felty, Pinckney’s elected part-time clerk since 2004, makes $28,500 annually. Pinckney’s treasurer, Judi Paul, has been appointed for nine years. A 2006 a ttem p t by the council to make the clerk’s job appointed also received overwhelming public support, but a vote to change the ordinance fell sh o rt of the two-thirds majority needed to p a ss when 'Trustees Pa t Dewey, Jim Shay and Stone voted no. Leanne Smith can be reached at Isrnith® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. LAND F R O M A1 Howell encourages projects tial to the west and south, commercial to the east and wetlands to the north, Boes struggled with ways to develop the land so that it looked appropriate and still brought him some income. It took multiple visits to the Planning Commission, some bargaining with neighbors and several discussions with city staff, but the proposal will now go to City Council for approval. “I’m very happy to see something happen with that blank land,” said Mayor Gerri Moen in support of the amended proposal. “I’m sorry it’s commercial and not residential, but nobody is interested. At this point, economics have taken over.” ’ “There is always a sense of urgency” for development, Charles said when asked if the weak market has forced city staff to step up business recruitment efforts. “We are not actively recruiting, but we have gained a lot of inte re st” though nothing has yet re sulted in a submitted planned proposal. He attributes developer hesitation to the spike in foreclosures and added re strictions on bank loans. New development brings additional tax ’ revenue, jobs and residents, all of which are important to a thriving community, especially one with little land available for new development and a history of budgeted city services, said Charles, pointing to a full-time police department, two fire stations, a water treatment facility and 10 city parks. The city of Howell is almost built out, except for some small residential parcels and one large residential tract north of 1-96. A few large tracts of land zoned industrial also exist on the city’s west side, north of Grand River Avenue. The city encompasses 4.2 square miles, but only onehalf of a square mile, or 320 acres, remains undeveloped. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ , livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. RIVER FRO M A1 Invasive weed to be pulled “No one was really paying a ttention to it.” Development throughout the township, though, had produced more water runoff, which was being slowed down by river debris. “The clean-up is about helping people,” Richardson said. “We know the flooding won’t be completely stopped, but we will knock the edge off it and reduce the number of floods or high-water events we have.” The clean-up day, combined with harvesting of the invasive curly-leafed pondweed, set for April 23-25 this year, costs Hamburg Township $12,000-$14,000 annually, about half of which typically is covered by a state grant, Richardson said. In comparison, the 2004 floods cost Hamburg Township about $345,000 in repairs to its sewer system, she said. “The clean-up day gets people out and involved in the river,” Bitondo said. “The more we care for it, the more it will be preserved as the asset it is.” Leanne Smith can be reached at ismith@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. Rollin' on the river It's time to get Hamburg Township's portion of the Huron River ready for another busy spring and summer. The township's Flood Prevention Committee is looking for help at its third annual Huron River Clean-up Day. ■ When: Saturday, April 26. ■ Where: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Livingston County Wildlife & Conservation Club, 6060 E. M- 36. Half-day shifts available. Continental breakfast and lunch served. ■ Tasks: Picking up trash, moving fallen trees, taking full rowboats of trash and debris from pontoon boats on the river to trash receptacles at the Conservation Club and serving breakfast and lunch. ■ Equipment: Garbage bags, waders, gloves, boots, life vests, hats with brims, sunglasses, protective eyewear, chain saws, cell phones and a change of clothing. Dress appropriately for the weather. ■ Needed: Row boats with oars, pontoon boats, sponsors, volunteers, food. ■ Registration: Forms available online at www. hamburg.mi.us or at Hamburg Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. ■ Details: Brenda Richardson, 810-231-1000, ext. 212; Scott Strane, 810-599- 2123 or Bob Demyanovich, rdemyano@hotmail.com. GREEN OAK CHARTERTOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION N O T IC E O F P U B L IC H E A R IN G R E G A R D IN G T H E A D O P T IO N O F T H E P R O P O S E D U P D A T E D M A S T E R P L A N N O T IC E is hereby given that the Green O a k Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 15,2008 at 6:30 PM in the Green O a k Charter Township Hall, 10 0 0 1 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 4 8 116. This meeting will be televised on the local Green O a k Cable Channel. A copy of the proposed Master Plan is available for public inspection at the Green O a k Charter Township Clerks Office, 10 0 0 1 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116. The proposed Master Plan may also be viewed on the township’s website at www.greenoaktwp.com under Ordinances. Public comments and participation are both encouraged and welcome, either in person at the Public Meeting, in writing to Lesa Brookins, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, 10 0 0 1 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, M l 48116 by F A X at 8 10 . 2 3 1 -5080 o r E-Mailed to Planning-Zoning@twp.green-oak. mi.us prior to noon. May 15,2008. Green O a k Township Planning Commission O A 03-06 T u r k i s h p r o f e s s i o n a l s v i s i t R o t a r i a n s Group is on a 4-week study tour of the U.S. and Canada BYTOMTOLEN The Livingston Community News A group of young Turkish professionals left the Brighton a re a Sunday a fte r a Rota ry Club-sponsored visit in which they stayed a t the homes of local Rotarians. The group’s tour is p a rt of the Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange, and th e ir local visit was organized by the Brighton Rotdry Club and Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club. Their home country is nestled between Europe and Asia, and - as a pro-Western, se cu la r Muslim nation of more than 71 million bordering Iraq, Iran and Syria - h a s become strategically important to the U.S. “I’m very excited to be h e re ,” said Deniz Surupcu, a banquet and c atering m an ag e r a t a five-star r e sort- hotel in Cesme, on the Aegean Sea. After h e r group completed a tour downtown Brighton points of in te re s t April 11 Surupcu had good words to say. “ (The tour) is very organized and the people a re quite nice,” she said. “There were two engin e e rs in the group, and they were very im pre ssed by the Brighton Wastewater 'IVeatment Plant,” said Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club P re s ident Brenda Ochodnicky, who coordinated th e ir visit. The group also visited the police station, city hall and 53rd District Court in Brighton. Surupcu was impressed by the friendliness of everyone she me t on h e r Livingston County visit. “Everybody is so nice,” she said, while remarking on the beauty of the a r e a ’s lakes. The visitors had intended to go to Frankenmuth on Saturday, but Ochodnicky said they “found the outlet mall a t Birch Run” on th e ir way over, and enjoyed themselves shopping so much they ended up staying th e re all day. The group is now in Ann Arbor, where they were scheduled to spend the next two weeks as guests of the Ann Arbor North and Ann Arbor Rotary clubs. It was the group’s first stop on a four-week study of the U.S. and Canada designed to exchange ideas and foster understanding of other cultures. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. JOBS F RO M A 1 County opportunities available in health care, retail Job fair ■ What: Livingston County Regional Job Fair. ■ When: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4p.m. ■ Where: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. ■ What to expect: Representatives of more than 40 employers will be recruiting; educational workshops throughout the day. ■ Details: On the Web at www.lcmw.org; 517-546- 7450. ' ■ Workshop lineup: Noon: Tips for Job searching in a slow economy. Noon: Employment services for veterans. 1 p.m.: Training for a new career. 1 p.m.: Dealing with job loss. 2 p.m.: Effective resume writing. 3 p.m.: Interviewing skills. 3 p.m.: New directions: surviving a job loss. All day: Resume review and mock interviews. Howell and Fowlerville. Sleight says health care employment continues to grow in the county, particularly in entry-level positions such as home health aides, certified nursing assistants, respiratory technicians and dental assistants. He says those jobs are prevalent a t staffing and contract agencies that also will be represented a t the fair, including Manpower, Kelly Services and Qualified Staffing. A ction Home Health Care, a new division of Work Skills Corp., will participate in the job fair. It is seeking personal caregivers and companions. “This is a great experience for those who want to make a difference while supplementing their income,” says Suzi Snyder, staffing supervisor for Action Home Health Care. “We offer part-time, flexible hours.” Snyder says Action Home Health Care also offers positions in what she calls “wellness solutions” for new and expecting moms and surgical recovery. Sleight says information technology positions are on the increase as well as engineering jobs, but that there is a lot of competition for the jobs that are available. “There are also a lot of retail jobs tha t will be repre sented a t the job fair,” says Sleight. The Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township has openings for retail managers, sales associates, customer service representatives and seasonal positions. The Home Depot will be looking to fill jobs in sales, for cashiers and in freight handling. “What people need to realize about retail, restau ran t and hospitality jobs is that while the entry-level jobs are usually part-time and low-wage, it’s a quick career path for someone without a degree to get promoted. You can work yoim way into better positions after a year or two, and a number of companies have good training programs to prepare people for higherlevel jobs.” Sleight says 60 percent of those age 21 and under who are employed in the county are employed in food service and the retail industry. The goal should be to make their skills transferable and lead to self-sufficiency ra th e r than dead-end jobs. Sleight says about 20,000 of the part-time retail jobs in Livingston County are filled by people from surrounding counties, who Often can’t afford to live in Livingston County and have fewer employment options. As many as 60 percent of Livingston County residents commute outside the county for jobs. “As the economy in Livingston County continues to grow, our residents will look for opportunities here,” says Sleight. Fred Dillingham, Livingston County Economic Development Council director, is optimistic about industrial and business growth in the county and cites MS Automotive, which is building a 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fowlerville. Dillingham says the company expects to create more than 100 new jobs. Sleight says Livingston County is one of the counties that has received a federal job training grant for $2 million for training programs in distribution and transportation associate degrees a t colleges like Mott Community College of Flint, which operates a technical training center in Howell. He says the U.S. Labor Department recognizes this region because of the existing manufacturing base and its location a t the nexus of US-23 and 1-96. “It’s not just companies that specialize in warehousing and distribution, but any company that moves products, especially across borders, that need to be up to date on the latest technology,” says Sleight. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ Uvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. C o n s i d e r i n g Better W ater? 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His new store in downtown Fbwlerville, which opened in mid-March, features some of his custom designs in silver and gold and precious stones, as well as his workshop, where he creates all of his jewelry on site. “I specialize in detail and in working with the customer,” said Grucz, 38, a West Bloomfield native who has lived in the Fowlerville a re a since 2000. “There is nobody th a t takes the time and effort anymore. I do.” Grucz grew up around art. His fa the r was involved with the Michigan Mineralogical Society and made jewelry; his mother painted in oils. Although Grucz worked in the automotive industry in the 1990s, he decided to make the move to his own custom jewelry store this year with the opening of the Wal-Mart store nearby. “I decided when the Wal- Mart opened, it was now or never,” he said, adding t h a t ' he believes the re ta il giant will bring traffic to the upand- coming area. His store a t 141 S. Grand Ave., ju s t north of the village municipal offices, has the look and feel of an a rt gallery - which is what he wanted. “I’m pleased with JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Rick Grucz recently opened a custom jewelry store in downtown Fowlerville, where he creates his pieces. Above are two of his favorites. the re su lt,” he said. There is a case with mineral specimens and he plans to hang some oil paintings and have o th e r artwork on display in the space which fe a ture s original brick walls and hardwood flooring. Grucz also is known in the area for his connection with the General Motors Hummer. He is active in the HOPE - Hummer Owners Prepared for Emergencies - group and also has a contract with GM to design “Hummer” jewelry, which he features in his store. Grucz also does jewelry repair. Address; 141 S. Grand Ave., suite 101, Fowlerville. Hours; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- Saturday, with hours expanding la te r this summer. Sunday hours by appointment. Phone: 517-223-8556 or on the Web rgdesignsltd.com. 2 Brighton stores close Two sto re s have closed in downtown Brighton. Specialty gift store La Bella Vita, a t the co rn e r of North Street and Grand Rive r Avenue, has closed and the space is vacant. The building, which includes a 2,100-square-foot, three-bedroom living space above, is for sale through ERA Griffith Realty for $1.37 million and Scott Griffith says th e re has been “a tr e mendous amount of in te re s t” in the building. Call 810-227-1016. Bike shop Ride Boutique closed its downtown Brighton store, on West Main Street, on Sunday, and has consolidated operations at 924 N. Main St., Ann Arbor. Owner Chad Johnston said he felt he could offer b e tte r custome r service from one location. “We have one store th a t is very strong,” he said. “By consolidating our operations, we’re trying to get even b e tte r.” They can be reached a t 734-622-0544. Send retail news items to Casey Hans at chans@iivingston communitynews.com or call her at 810-844-2005. Attorneys argue before mauling trial Woman accused after deaths BY TOM TOLEN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News The atto rn ey for a Livingston County woman a c cused of possessing dangerous American bulldogs th a t mauled two people to d eath tried unsuccessfully la st week to get the charges dropped and exclude certain evidence if the case goes to trial. Circuit Court Judge Stanley Latreille h e a rd oral a rguments by Daniel Blank, who re p re s e n ts Diane Cockrell of Iosco Township, southwest of Howell. She faces two felony counts of possessing dangerous animals causing death and a misdemeanor charge of a llowing dogs to stray. Authorities say four of Cockrell’s dogs attacked and killed Cheryl Harper, 56, and Edward Gierlach, 91, la st Sept. 13 a fte r escaping by crawling u n d e r a fence on h e r property. Blank made a bid April 4 to nullify the decision to bind Cockrell over on the charges. He also made a motion th a t photographs of the victims not be shown to the jury a t trial and to disallow any mention of a prior a tta ck by Cockrell’s dogs on a puppy, which led to the puppy’s death. Assistant Pro se cu to r Daniel Rose countered th a t it will be n e c e ssa ry to in tro duce photos of the victims a t the trial. “I have no living eyewitn e ss to show th e se four dogs were involved in the killings,” Rose said, adding th a t to show th a t type of evidence, he has to show visually how badly injured the victims were. The p a st incident occu rred four y e a rs ago when the 4-month-old puppy of Cockrell’s friend was a ttacked by th re e of Cockrell’s dogs. Blank argued th a t because the dog th a t strangled the puppy was not involved in the a tta ck on Gierlach and Harper, it was “irre levant and prejudicial.” Latreille disagreed. “It shows a knowledge on the p a rt of the defendant to the propensity (of the dogs) to hurt, if not kill, anothe r c re a tu re ,” he said. Near the conclusion of the hearing. Rose said DNA te s ts were being conducted to- determine whether the blood on the dogs matched the blood on the victims. The trial, which was to begin May 5, has been ad journed. No new date was se t and is pending the outcome of the DNA tests. Blank has an o th e r motion pending th a t questions the admissibility of dental forensics evidence. He contends the expert witness a t the preliminary hearing does not have the expertise necessary, and his te stim o ny should be excluded from the trial. In addition. 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(734) 302-4037 HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-8PM, SUNDAY 9AM-6PM 2549951 A 6 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 Howell schools' legal fees end up on low side L e s s t h a n $ 1 1 , 0 0 0 i n b u s a s s a u l t c a s e B Y T O M T O L E N The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News The Howell Public Schools fared b e tte r than expected when the bill came in for legal fees stemming from the investigation into a communications breakdown after a sexual assault aboard a Howell school bus. The grand total: $10,750. Early concerns had been voiced in the cash-strapped school district that the cost might be excessive. School board President Phil Westmoreland said he hoped the fee would be between $10,000 and $30,000, and asked the Thrun law firm of East Lansing to keep the cost down as much as possible. Westmoreland, who was unavailable for comment, got his wish. “I thought we did very well,” said school board Vice President Jeannine Pratt. It is Pratt’s belief that Thrun gave the school district a price break, since the district has been a good customer for many years. The invoice is for 55 hours of work at fees ranging from $155 per hour to $210 an hour, depending on the attorney. The firm did not charge for travel time, attendance at two board meetings, preparation of board resolutions or drafting letters to the board president. Pratt expressed confidence the law firm won’t pad a subsequent bill to make up for the amount charged in the school bus assault investigation. “The Thrun law firm is a very respectable law firm, they’ve served our district very well.” The investigation was ordered by the board to clear up communication gaps in how the district handled allegations of a student sexual assault aboard a school bus. The law firm was asked to investigate the district’s handling of the incident in which a 7-year old boy was sexually assaulted by two older boys in May of last year. A dozen people were interviewed during the investigation. No disciplinary action resulted from the investigation, and the Panel asks for details on RV plan Developer must offer environ mental, traffic impact in Oceola B Y L A U R I E H U M P H R E Y The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Developers hoping to convert Chemung Hills Golf Course into a year-round recreational vehicle park will have to be more specific with their plans according to Oceola Township Planning Commission members. Petitioners have a June 30 deadline to submit additional details so that it can be reviewed and put on the July 10 agenda. The petitioner was told to provide more detail on site plan design, traffic and environmental impact studies. “I need more,” said Commissioner Sherry Mbcter. “There can be beautiful campgrounds all over, but we have to determine, ‘Is this the right place for one’?” Spiro TVajcdvski, developer and partner of Chemung Hills Properties, spoke about the proposed 152-acre recreation site including 686 RV pads, 107 rustic cabins, clubhouse and pool before a standing-room crowd April 10. Though an RV park is one of the permitted uses described in the township’s master land use plan, unlike the 286-unit housing development proposed by the same group last August, a special land use permit is required. Potential dangers to the wildlife, land and watersheds were raised by residents, commissioners and township planner Sally Hodges. The possible negative impact on environmental issues was key to the earlier plan’s unanimous rejection by planning commissions and township trustees. But Trajcdvski played down the concerns by talldng about success, job opportunities and community acceptance at their other site. Lake Huron Campground in Port Sanilac. That facility has been operational for almost two years. “We’ve done this campground before,” TVajcdvski said trying to ease community concern. Residents from the nearby Villas of Oceola raised concern over the possible noise, smells and vandalism such a development could bring, attracting an average of 2,390 people each weekend, according to Thajcdvski. The different sides - the developer, planning commissioners and the public - didn’t agree on much, except that water access should be available and part of every camping experience. Yet, one of the top issues causing crowd members to stir was the small piece of land south of Golf Club Road that would give RV park guests access to Earl Lake. “Access would be given to guests to use the dock and nonmotorized boats,” said TVajcdvski. Many audience members questioned the plan’s safety for two reasons: Tb use the lake, people would be required to walk along the shoulder of Golf Club Road before crossing to the south side. Secondly, lake residents claim that Earl Lake cannot support the increased use. “If there are more than 10 boats in that lake someone is going to get killed,” said Amy Abboud, Earl Lake Drive resident. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. board took no formal action on the 62-page report, which was released Feb. 13. The report found Superintendent Chuck Breiner blameless, indicating he was not told of the incident until September and took the proper steps once made aware of it. He remains on administrative leave. The cases of two boys police say were involved in the sexual assault are being handled in Livingston County Juvenile Court. The 11-year-old boy was placed on two years probation in March after earlier pleading no contest to a charge of gross indecency between males. In exchange, charges of first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct were dropped. A settlement could not be reached in the matter of the 10-year-old boy also charged in the case. A trial was scheduled to start this week before Probate Court Judge Carol Hackett- Garagiola. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen&iivingstoncommunitynews. com or at 810-844-2009. Livingston County p rop e r ty sales Property sold recently th ro u g h o u t the county: WiamtvUe Lake Josim LaMniin iake SiverLeke Port^^^^^_n_e_ _La_kIeLL___________ THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Note;The Information Is gathered from county deed records byTransamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati.The listing includes the addresses and the reported sale price. BY THE NUMBERS Genoa Twp. 4147 Kirkway Court; $140,000. Hamburg Twp. 4087 Proceeds Road; $105,900. Iosco Twp. 1088 Kern Road, S; $115,000. Oceola TWp. 179 University Drive; $142,026. UnadillaTwp. 19475 Doyle Road; $50,000. 4 L E T T E R S Brighton Soccer Club says thanks On April 5 the Brighton Soccer Club had its first 5K and Fhn Run a t Scranton Middle School in Brighton. The event was a huge success due to the help of many volunteers; the cooperation of Green Oak Township, Brighton Area Schools and SELCRA; and the generous support of our sponsors. Sponsors included Go Gear, Coffee Beanery, Cooper and Binkley Jewelers, Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Great Harvest Bread, Kicksn- Sticks, PowerAde, Quick Stitch Embroidery, Ritter’s Frozen Custard, Runnin’ Gear, Soccer World, Sports Clips and Tuthill Construction. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible, and to all the Brighton Soccer Club friends and families who participated. If you missed it this year, don’t despair. We already have begun preparations for the second annual Brighton Soccer Club 5K and FUn Run in April 2009. Check our Web site for details. Heather McNamara and Floyd Walters, Brighton Soccer Club Scholarship benefit a big success The Pinckney High School Commons was filled to capacity Feb. 22 as nearly 1,400 spaghetti dinners were served to parents, students, teachers, school administrators and community members who turned out to support the Pinckney Schools Instrumental Music scholarship program. Approximately $8,000 was raised from this event. This year the Spaghetti Dinner committee worked extremely hard to get almost all of the food items donated. A huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers, who spent over 500 hours planning this event. Several of our high school and middle school students also earned service hours for their organizations. We would also like to thank the 96-plus businesses that helped make this event possible. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The primary recipient of the proceeds raised by this event is the Ed Jones Scholarship, which is awarded to a senior that has participated in the music program through high school. The re maining money is shared by Navigator, Pathfinder and the high school for music scholarships. These scholarships might include Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp, Interlochen, cross-over lessons and other music scholarship. Sandra Salyers, Pinckney Community Schools ■ Instrumental Music Boosters Changing light bulbs not enough It’s not about changing light bulbs anymore. When A1 Gore’s and Leonardo Dicaprio’s dramatic documentaries alerted us to the devastating impacts of global warming, many people went through the ritual of switching from incandescent light bulbs to the compact fluorescent variety. Unfortunately, in the case of global warming, good intentions and switching light bulbs are not good enough. The most powerful individual lifestyle solution was suggested in a 2006 report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The report found tha t meat production accounts for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. That’s more than automobiles. Carbon dioxide, the chief greenhouse gas, is emitted by burning forests to create animal pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to operate farm machinery, trucks, refrigeration equipment, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. The much more damaging m ethane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools. Moreover, animal agriculture contributes more pollutants to our waterways than all other human activities combined. Principal sources are animal wastes, soil particles, minerals, crop debris, fertilizers, and pesticides from feed croplands. It is also the driving force in worldwide deforestation and wildlife habitat destruction. The annual observance of Earth Day, April 22, provides an excellent opportunity for every one of us to help save our planet by dropping animal products from our diet. Daniel Burns, Brighton Conducted by U-M head coaches Ronni Bernstein and Bruce Berque Enroll NOW... U n iv e rs ity of M ic h ig a n Tennis Camps and Clinics Juniops and Adults/Residents and Commuters June 2008 For More hiformation Visit wwwLmgobiue.com or Call 734-615-9431 or Email BBerque@umich.odu Write us Send correspondence to: Letters, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, 48116. Our fax number is (810)844-2040. Letters should be fewer than 250 words and must include the author's full name, address and a daytime telephone number. All submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News and will not be returned. Submissions may be edited and may be published or otherwise re-used in any. medium. Send e-mail to: news@ livingstoncommunity news.com. -. if r-. SALES. SERVICE. 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Lest you think I can’t keep my calendar straight, I do realize that St. Patrick’s Day was in March and that spring sprung (at least on the calendar) almost a month ago. But with Earth Day right around the comer, everyone, it seems, is looking for a way to green up their lives this year. For most of us, there’s plenty of room for improvement. Last year, I made a compost bin out of scrap lumber, and we’ve replaced almost all the light bulbs in our home with the more energy-efficient compact fluorescents. Of course, we recycle all our newspapers, both at home and in the oflBce. Still, I got an e-mail last week from Cathy Pegg-Owens of Howell that put me to «hame. She and husband Peter Carey, along with their three daughters, have made reusing and recycling a household trademark. She says they often find themselves asking the question, “What can we do with that?” She said both she and Pete r grew up in “pretty practical families” to begin with and, over the years, they have made it their family’s mission to recycle everything. They have put boards removed from their 150-year-old home into storage because they’re sure they’ll need them some day. They recycle their Christmas cards into postcards for the following year by cutting off the covers. Here is a how Pegg-Owens describes her green household practices in what she called her “re-use manifesto.” “We recycle everything,” she says. “Newspapers go to the church bin. Bottles, cans, plastic all to city pickup. We used our gallon milk jugs with a cut out for luminarias at Christmas and at Halloween to light up the path for trickor- treaters. “P e te r’s scripts (he is a voice-over actor) are cut in half and used for note pads. We use both sides of printer paper by filling the tray with the oneside used up and then once filled those go into the shredder. Sometimes the shredded paper is used to pack fragile items and mail for Christmas and birthdays. “When I send leftovers home with someone, I use the containers from the Chinese food or any takeout containers that I save and wash. We use our grocery bags to line waste baskets. With three daughters and many girl cousins and friends, we pass clothing and shoes from family to family as one child outgrows them. “I’ve started saving plastic bags from my newspapers. I cut the bag in half, tie one end and then I have two poopie bags for Gertie (the dog). Oh, also, my neighbor and I are sharing a daily newspaper. She reads it in the morning when I am busy and then she brings it to me at lunch. I don’t get a chance to read it until bed time, anyway. Then, its recycled! “I could go on and on. “All old towels become cleaning rags. All old T-shirts become paint cloths. Sheets become drop cloths. Anything I can’t use, I try to sell in a garage sale or give to Salvation Army. I painted my old natural rattan furniture to look like new with white outdoor paint.” That’s impressive. How have you greened up your life? We’d love to hear what you have done. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Country Elementary School's daily student-run broadcast focuses on current events, news and the school pledge. Above, second-grader Nicholas Cain gives a report about current events in a broadcast throughout the school. Kidvid with a difference S t u d e n t s a r e i n f r o n t , b e h i n d t h e c a m e r a a t e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l s BY LEANNE SMITH The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News S h e ’s been called the Katie Couric of Country E lem en ta ry 'S ch o o l, but Camryn Ozuch is really more a t home behind the camera. At 9:10 a.m. every school day, the 9-year-old fourth-grader gives the cue and tu rn s on the camera th a t sends the Country Broadcasting Corporation over the airwaves of Channel 3 into every classroom. In a couple of minutes, everyone a t school knows who’s celebrating a birthday, what the w e a th e r will be a t re c e ss, which class took the coolest field trips and - most importantly - what’s for lunch. “I sta rted out as a news anchor, but one day I le a rned to ru n the camera and th a t was it,” Camryn said. “It’s my job now.” The antique public address system Principal Carrie Fosselman used to shout into every morning to do the day’s announcements now serves as a plant stand. “It was not good on the intercom,” said 8-year-old thirdg rad e r Molly Patterson, who’s training to take over as producer when Camryn heads to Navigator School next year. “You couldn’t see anything.” The idea to s ta r t Country’s morning news show came from Colleen Harris, a combination third- and fourth-grade teacher, who watched stu d en ts communicating via computer podcasting. “I asked if we had the te ch nology to do this, and we did,” she said. “It ju s t took off from there. These guys live in a visual world.” Technology te a c h e r Diane S E E PROGRAM, A8 Country Elementary School fourthgraders and anchors Emily Stuhidreherand Michael Yedinak, sign off from the school's morning broadcast, with a thumbs up signal. Anchor responsibilities rotate among all of the the fourth-graders. Below, students Michael Pope and Kaylee Samulak with Country Elementary Principal Carrie Fosselman reciting the school's pledge. Student producer Camryn Ozuch, 9, signals the anchors with a countdown to when they should begin speaking during the daily school broadcast. Plans in the works for boy's high school USA CAROLIN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVUS Jaime Knapp teaches Spanish and language arts at the Oasis Academy. She's pictured working with students Jarrett McDonald and Spencer Knapp. Oceola couple seeks larger facility for private academy BY LISA CAROLIN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Deborah and Jim Knapp say Livingston County residents need more choices in secondary education. The couple has spent more than 25 years working in education and have founded the Oasis Academy, a private school for boys in grades 6-12 that will shift its focus to high school in the fall. They opened the school in 2006 adjacent to their Oceola 'Township home, but now are searching for a facility 3,000-4,000 square feet in Oceola, Hartland or Brighton townships. “We believe there is a tremendous need in this county for choices in education,” says Jim Knapp, administrator and teacher at Oasis Academy. “We’re providing a platform that doesn’t exist now in the county.” Currently Oasis has just two students: Ja rre tt McDonald and Spencer Knapp. The mission statement says, in part, “Oasis Academy ... strives for excellence in academics and leadership. Its mission is to help guide young men to value their educational career and equip them with proper academic tools. The liberal arts curriculum directs student achievement toward mastery of the basics, exploration of arts and sciences, and understanding of the foundational tenets of our American and Christian heritage.” The Knapps say they incorporate Christian v^ues but that it doesn’t matter what denomination a student is, as long as he is open to talking about God and morals. “Students learn how to learn here,” says Deborah Knapp, teaching director at Oasis Academy. “We explain why they’re being educated and why they need to learn the concepts being taught. If you know S E E OASIS, A 8 A 8 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 Sanderson ACHIEVERS Hamburg officer graduates program Hamburg Township Police Sgt. James Sanderson has graduated from Michigan State University’s Command Officer Development Certificate Program. The 36-week program provides training in accountability, communication and leadership. Sanderson has been with Hamburg police for 15 years. He has an associate of science degree in criminal ju stice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Rosso named to Gleaners board Nancy Rosso, executive director of the United Way of Livingston County, has been appointed to the board of directors at the Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Rosso, of Brighton, also is the board chairwoman for Livingston County Department of Human Services. Gleaners maintains a warehouse in Livingston County and operates the Gleaners Shared Harvest Food Pantry. Brighton students win math awards Brighton High School- students Sara Walker and Tengbo Li received honorable mentions at the Fifth Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition, sponsored by the Michigan section of the Mathematics Association of America. They are among 14,000 students who participated in this year’s event. 10 Brighton teams in OM tourney Brighton Area Schools had 10 teams competing March 15 in the Odyssey of the Mind regional tournament in Perry. Sbcty-six teams from 19 school districts participated. Teams from Hawkins, Hornung and Spencer elementary schools had first-, second- and third-place finishes, as did teams from Scranton Middle School and Brighton High School. Many of the teams will advance to the state finals. Students named to Dean's List The University of Northwestern Ohio announced its February Dean’s List for students in the College of Technologies. F\ill-time students Michael Ryan Bedgood, Matthew D. Lemorie, Jame s Michael Parke, Kyle Douglass Walsh, all from Pinckney, received a grade point average of 3.5 or better Monroe completes specialist program Joseph Monroe, President of Monroe Construction Inc., and owner of Michigan Construction Systems, has completed the National Association of Home Builders Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist program. Monroe, of Brighton, has a degree in architecture and has been a licensed builder for more than 30 years. CAPS is aimed a t qualifying local builders in obtaining the skills essential to serving an aging population to allow seniors to continue living a t home independently in spite of physical limitations. Andrew Pearson 5th in competition Fowlerville High School senior Andrew Pearson, 17, placed fifth in the Computer Security Concepts competition at the Business Professionals of America Michigan Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids in March. Pearson’s sta te placement makes him the first FHS stu d en t invited to compete a t a national level a t the BPA National Leadership Conference, which takes place May 7-11 in Reno, Nev. this year. Fowlerville’s BPA sponsor, Paula Struble, Fowlerville BPA sponsor and teacher of business services and technology, will attend the conference with Pearson and fellow BPA member Adam Cook, 16, a junior who will compete in open events at the conference. Pair named to golf outing committee Ron Hingst of Howell has been appointed co-chairman of the 14th Annual St. Louis Center Golf and Glory Charity Outing, scheduled for June 24 at the University of Michigan Golf Course. Also on the planning committee is Detroit Lions alumni Tom Nowatzke, owner of Nowatzke Truck Service Cente r of Whitmore Lake. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St, Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to 810-844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. ANNIVERSARY Joseph and Barbara Marsh Joseph and Barbara Marsh of Pinckney celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 17 a t Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor. The event was hosted by their children, Nick (Cheryl) Marsh from Lexington, Ky, Gary (Sandy) Marsh from Ypsilanti, Kevin (Karen) Marsh and Jane (Joe) Muller, both of Pinckney, along with their six grandchildren. The couple was married Feb. 17, 1948 by a justice of the peace in Ann Arbor. Jo seph retired in 1990 fi'om Chie Construction Co. as an operating engineer and Barbara is a homemaker. C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K COURTESY.RICKBEAUDIN Nearly 300 people packed Whitmore Lake's Barnstormer Banquet Center on March 15 for the Team Victory Squad party, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Brighton. The event was organized by, from left, Rick Beaudin, Joe Knopp and Joe Fusco. Anyone wishing to join Victory Squad in the May 16-17 Relay for Life can call Knopp at 734-973-9444. COURTESY, FRED BONINE Charter donors honored The initial 23 charter donors'to the VINA Community Dental Clinic have been recognized for making a donation of $1,000 or more in cash or services.The fundraising continues and the community campaign has started. Anticipated opening of the clinic serving low-income residents is in the fall of 2008. It will be located at the First United Methodist Church Annex Building. Pictured in the photo are, from left, Sam Damiels, Brian Petersburg,Tim Stroster, James Bohn, Sue Kelly, Robert Hyland, Gordon Niles, Martha Zinderman, Fred Bonine,MarkZahn, Don Reef, John Severtson, Sandy Laturno,Tom Butts, Bill Lindhout, Paul Gambka, Harry Davis, Gil Miller, Bob Coleman. Not pictured: Bob Love, Christine Love, Eric Dittmar, Bill McCririe, Brian Giammalva and Pediatric Dental Associates. Food gathered Approximately 4,070 pounds of food was collected in St. Mary Catholic School's third annual food drive.The items collected will be distributed to those who need them through the church's food pantry.The pantry was closed prior to this drive, said Lisa Wack, who oversees its operation, because nearly everything in it went to help more than 150 Pinckney area families at Christmas."We only had two cans of tuna, a box of cereal and cans of vegetables," Wack said. Pictured are members of the sixthand seventh-grade classes, which brought in the largest amount of food."I am so proud of our students and staff," said Principal John Gilboe."This is a wonderful opportunity for us to put serving others at the heart of our educational experience." COURTESY, HEATHER SCHULTZ COURTESY,CATHY LEMMON Jackson Lemmon, who played for Howell Area Soccer Association's Howell Revolution Boys U-13 team before moving to South Carolina, will travel to Sweden in July, to play in the world's largest youth soccer tournament the Gothia Cup. Jackson credits his soccer success to his former coaches, Dane Zemper, Dennis Quinn and Steve Schippers. Jackson's grandparents include Carol Crenshaw of Howell. COURTESY, SARAH JANE HURTUflISE Many of downtown Pinckney's businesses take on an Irish theme for the town's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration. Pictured here at a fundraiser for the annual event are Ann Dubay, owner of Mainly Chocolate & Coffee Cafe, left, and Deby Henneman, owner of Carousel Floral & Gifts. OASIS FRO M A7 Couple aims at structure, leadership with liberal arts about the world around you, you are empowered and can be a problem solver.” Parent Joanne Genco sent her son, Jason, to the Oasis Academy when he was having a tough time at Howell High School. “It was the best thing I could have done for him,” says Genco, whose son has since graduated. “The Knapps completely turned my son around by helping him get self confidence. The basis of their school is to do everything as a group, and they stick with a subject until the kids get it. He did not get overwhelmed there and wasn’t afi’aid to ask questions. They got him interested in every bit of school.” Deborah Knapp says the school offers structure with a leadership program and a liberal arts curriculum, that is college preparatory. Adventure trips are part of the school year such as salmon fishing in Marquette and camping on North Oasis Academy ■ What: A private school for boys. ■ Where: Currently in Oceola Township,-with plans to relocate closer to Brighton by this fall. ■ Information: Now enrollirfg students for the 2008-2009 school year. ■ Tuition: Grades 9-12: $440 a month (10-month payment plan). ■ Contact: 517-545- 1850 or online at theoasisacademy.org. Manitou Island. There also are mission trips at the end of the school year. This June they’ll be going to the Appalachian Mountains. The Knapps’ 14-year-old son, Spencer, is one of the two students this year. “We really go back to the basics here,” says Spencer Knapp. “If we don’t understand something, we work on it until we get it. He also says he really likes the adventure trips. “Before we go on one, we spend time in school learning about what we’re going to be doing, like salmon fishing.” The Knapps established an elementary school out of a church in Farmington Hills called the Glastonbury School in 1987 and used the same technique they adhere to today: A hands-on, multisensory approach. When one of their three sons became interested in horses, the Knapps moved to Oceola Township. Deborah Knapp home school ed her sons and taught other children as well as offering tutoring for a number of boys. The Knapps decided to open the program to the community and Oasis Academy was born. There are three teachers: Deborah and Jim Knapp, and their daughter-in-law, Jaime Knapp and the Knapps say they require commitment from their students and don’t accept failing grades. “It’s hard for boys to just sit in a classroom all day,” says Deborah Knapp, who says they welcome and have experience teaching students with attention deficit disorder. “We give our students an opportunity to be in a creative environment and include art and music in the curriculum.” “Boys need tools, drive and integrity, which we try to deliver along with instilling a team environment,” says Jim Knapp, who says he hopes to invite business leaders from the community to teach students. The Knapps credit the Hillsdale Academy, which shares its campus with Hillsdale College, with being influential in determining Oasis Academy’s academic and spiritual goals. Submit your community photos The Community Scrapbook page is a weekly look at our communities through the camera lenses of people like you. If you have a photo of community interest you'd like to share, send it along with a brief written explanation. Be sure to include the names of any people in your photos and also provide your name and a phone number where you can be reached during regular business hours. Submissions become the property of The Livingston Community News. ■ Mail or drop off: The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: Send highquality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@ livingston communitynews.com PROGRAM F R O M A 7 At Country, dll students get chance to be on TV Harris helped Country and Pinckney Elemen ta ry schools s ta rt morning broadcasts. Since Camryn has become a producer, though, sh e ’s done Country ’s te le c a sts on h e r own. “I ’m not even here most days,” Colleen Harris said. “This is totally student-run. Camryn does a g re a t job.” Every morning, Camryn checks h e r mailbox to see if th e re a re special announcements or classmates who want to be interviewed on the a ir by the principal. While she does this, two fourth-grade “anchors” p re pare th e ir scripts and other stu d en ts from kindergarten through third grade come to the studio to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Country’s school pledge. “We write our script and practice it,” said Michael Yedinak, 10, who co-anchored a recent broadcast with Emily Stuhldreher, 9. “We always practice.” “I t’s fun being on TV and getting everyone to listen to you,” Emily added. Students pay more a tte n tion than they did to the old intercom, Fosselman said. “They love being on TV and watching each othe r on TV,” she said. Between saying the pledges, being an anchor or being interviewed, every Country stu d en t gets a chance in front of the camera. It’s not all fun and games, either, Fosselman said, as students practice lessons on TV, including the lessons they learn in the classroom about public speaking, the weather and cu rren t events. Camryn also may have latched onto a c a re e r she didn’t even know existed. “I never read those things a t the end of the movie,” she said. “I didn’t know th e re was a real job as producer. I might want to do that, or be a veterinarian.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. mtmm THE BUCKET UST 1:15 3:15 5:157:15 9:15 PG13 THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES 1:20 3:20 5:207:20 9:20 PG JUNO 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 9:30 PG13 JUMPER 1:003:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 PG13 m. 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Temerowski 1866 Woodslee Drive, Troy, M I 48083, Comments must be received by May 18, 2008. 2 0 0 8 M I C H I G A N L IV IN G S T O N R E G IO N A L J O B F A IR Wed., April 23 11am - 4pm L o c a te d a t C R Y S T A L G A R D E N S B A N Q U E T C E N T E R 5768 E. Grand River at Lake Chemung between Howell & Brighton AREA BUSINESSES WILL BE ACTIVELY RECRUITING FOR: • Sales • Truck Driving • General Labor • Service • IT • Health Care • Administrative Assistant • Assemblers • Finance • Light Industrial • Engineers • Manufacturing • Skilled Trades • Management and Many More! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n visit www.lcmw.ora Livingston County Daily PresMs e&d Aiar Sgupso,n Tsohres Marketeer and WHMI FM93:S~ L THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 A9 C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R FRIDAY APRIL 18 RUMMAGE SALE 9a.m.-7 p.m. St. John's Episcopal Church, 504 Prospect St., Howell, Details: 517-546-3660. A/so bag sale 9 a.m.-S p.m. April 19. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital,620 Byron ^Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-0326. WIGGLY TUNES 10-11 a.m. Bergin Road, Hartland Township. Class for mothers and infants or newborns.Cost: $7. Details: 517-546-4168. kMOTHER GOOSE CAFE ^10:30 a.m.-noon Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. All ages. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. Also April 25. ROCK-N-NOODLZ 5:15-9 p.m. Kent Lake Elementary School, 30181 Kent Lake Road, Sou th Lyon. Spaghetti din n er and music. Cost: $5 in advance or $7 at door. Details: 248-573-8350. POETRY-MUSIC 6:30 p.m.The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Poet, singer, songwriter Dr.Terry Blackhawk. Cost: $5-$l 0. Details: 586-924-3303 or newrollo@comcast.net. BROADWAY MEMORIES *6:30 p.m. d o o rs open, 7 p.m. show. Crystal Gardens, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Broadway favorites. Cost: $25. Details: 517-545-5000. SATURDAY APRIL 19 BOOK SALE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. H am b u rg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Details:810-231-1771. MOMS-TO-MOMS SALE 9a.m.-1 p.m. Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 425 W .Grand River Ave., Howell. Sponsored by Livingston Area Parents of Multiples.Gently used kids clothes, toys, cribs, strollers. Details: m ail® livingstonmultiples.com. KENSINGSTON ACTIVITIES Farm Learning Center, Kensing ton Metropark. 9 a.m.-Noon-Keep Kensing ton clean. Work with other volunteers to help clean up the park. Lunch provided. Details: 800-477-3178. lO a.m .-l p.m.-Earth day. A ge s 6-15 educational program. Fee: $ 10. Registration: 800-477-3178. GREAT PARENTS EXPO 10 a.m.-3 p.m, LESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Workshops, exhibits, car seat checks. $5. Details: 517-548-2200. ORIGAMI 10-10:30 a.m. P inckney C om m u n ity Public Library,350 M ow e r Road. A g e s 4-6. Details: 734 -87 8-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary. org. A/so 10:30-11:30 a.m. ages 7-9 and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ages 10 and older. ADVENTURES OF A HARP MOUSE 10:30-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Author, musician Diane D u n n shares her picture book and plays the grand concert harp. Details: 810-229-6571. USED BOOKS 12-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W .Grand River Ave. Used books, m ovies and music sp o n so re d by the Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library. Details: 517-546-0720. EARTH DAY-ARBOR DAY N o on -5 p.m. Historic C o u rth ou se lawn, d ow n tow n Howell. Environmental information and Earth-friendly products. Sp o n so re d by the Howell High S ch o ol Environmental Club. Details:Joanna Miller 517-540- 8300, ext. 86555 or e-mail millerj® howellschools.com. WINANS DINNER 6 p.m. H am b u rg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg. Livings ton C o u n ty Democrats host the 25th annual dinner featuring a silent auction, 50-50 raffle, cash bar and speakers. Tickets: $60. Details: 810-229-4212 o re -m a il livcodems@sbcuc.net. JAM SESSION 7 p.m. Kennedy Center, 1815 Eager Road, Oceola Township. Acoustic musical jam session open to any musician or music lover. Details: 517-546-7033 or 810-227-5438. Third Saturdays. THEATER 7:30 p.m. Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater, 2130 E. M-36. Pinckney. "O rp h a n Train" performed by Pinckney Players. Cost: $10 adults, $8 s tudents and senior (additional $2 at the door). Details: 810 -22 0-9332 or www. pinckneyplayers.com, A/so 2 p.m. April 20,7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26. SUNDAY APRIL 20 WOMEN'S EXPO 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Genoa Woods, 7707 Conference Center Drive, Brighton. Shopping, spa and salon services, fashion shows, seminars, hands-on classes. Details: 810-494-7186. TOWER CLIMB ZIP LINE 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Ma rion Township. Cost: $10 tower climbs, $5 zip rides. Reservations: 517 -54 6-0249 or www.howellnaturecenter.org. OPEN HOUSE 1-4 p.m.Panera Bread, 8365 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, Learn abou t M om s and Tots o f Brighton with refreshments, snacks, do o rs prize. Details: 8 1 0 -92 3-5644 or Benefit Tea The Hartland Home and Garden Club will host a tea and presentation Wednesday, April 23 at the Hartland Senior Center, 9525 Highland Road, Hartland Township. The topic: "Hollywood Gems - Jewelry Worn by the Hollywood Stars." Proceeds from the event, which runs 7-9 p.m., will be used to beautify the township.The cost is $ 15 by mail, $ 18 at door. For more information, call 517-545-9370. je vansroc ks@yahoo.com. MOON WALK 2-4 p.m. Nature Center of Ken sin g ton Metropark. Fee: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. MAMMALS AND BIRDS 2 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. G rand River Ave. Presented by the Howell Conference and Nature Center. Details: 517-546-0720. MONDAY APRIL 21 USDA COMMODITY FOOD 10 a,m.-3 p.m. 912 North St., Howell. Free food for e ligible Livings ton C o u n ty residents. Details: 517-546-8500, www.olhsa. org. Also on April 22 and 24. LIBRARY EVENTS • 1:30-3 p.m.- Great decisions. Ham b u rg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. Discussion program developed by the Foreign Policy Association. Registration: 810-231- 1771 .Also April 28, May 5 and 12. • 6-7:30 p.m.- Pokem on night. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. A ge s 5 years and up play cards. Registration: 810-229- 6571, ext. 223. • 6:30-8:30 p.m.- Book discussion. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Book:"The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan, non-fiction and the Livingston Reads 2008 selection. Details: 810-229-6571. BLOOD DRIVE 2:30-8:15 p.m. O ak G rove United M e th od is t Church, 668 6 Oak Grove, Howell Township. Details: 517-546-0326. PUPPY CLASS 6- 6:45 p.m. Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. G rand River Ave., Howell. Four classes. Cost: $40- $ 120. Details: 517-546-0693. Runs through May 12. COMMUNITY FORUM 7- 8 p.m. LESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Learn and dis cus s school fu n d in g specifically the current 2X school fu n d in g formula. Details: e-mail contactus@ positivepeopleforhps.com or w ww.positivepeopleforhps.com. TUESDAY APRIL 22 CLASSIC FILM 11 a.m., Howell Theater, 315 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. "C asab lan ca."C os t :$5 includes $2 c o u p o n toward lunch at a featured restaurant. Details: 517- 546-0693. Continues third Tuesday each month through August. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-11 a.m.-Fun and Fit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. All ages, adult participation required. Details: 810- 229-6571. • 11 a.m. - Family story time. Pinckney C om m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road. Details: 734-878-3888. Every Tuesday, and 1 p.m. Wednesdays through June. • 4 p.m. - Carriage houses. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W. Grand River Ave. Details: 517-546- 0720, • 7 p.m. - Global warming. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland."An Inconvenient Truth" slideshow presentation. Details: 810-632-5200. • 7 p.m.- O pe n mic poetry. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave. 517-546-0720, • 7:45 p.m.- Social Security. H am b u rg Tow n sh ip Library, 10411 Merrill Road. A n sw e r s to qu e s t ion s o n retirement,future and entitlement. Registration: 810-’231-1771. WEDNESDAY APRIL 23 DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS 10:30 Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. H and s-on class. Feel free to bring your own camera, instruction b o o k and USB connector cord. Registration: 810- 229-6571, ext. 227. JOB FAIR 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. PLANT REMOVAL Remove the invasive garlic mustard plant 10 a.m. April 26 at Northumberland Nature Preserve, north side of Sharpe Road across from Fowlerville ^High School. Details: 810- 229-3290 or e-mail info@ livingstonlandconservancy. org. DIGITAL HISTORY PROJECT Digitize historical photos for the "Digital History Project" on select Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons in April and May with members of the Brighton Area Historical Society. Details: 810-229-5212 or Jason® ArcherHuntley.com. BLOOD DRIVE WORK Load and unload at blood drives in Livingston County. , Details: 517-546-0326 or email office@liv-redcross.org. FOSTER PUPPIES Puppy fostering for Paws With a Cause. 248-844-5656 ore-mail KHendricks® pawswithacause.org. WILDLIFE INFIRMARY Help in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Infirmary at the Howell Nature Center. Details: 517-552-3363 ore-mail faithk@howellnaturecenter. org. CLERICAL ASSISTANT Clerical assistant Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Saint Joseph Mercy Woodland Health Center in Brighton. Details; 517-545- 6296. JOB FAIR Help at Livingston Regional Job Fair April 23 at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center. Details: 810-494-3000 or email jclum®lcunitedway.org. HORSE CARE Carew for horses at Horses' Haven in Howell. Details: 734-425-2156 ore-mail lynxdonell@aol.com. COACHES The Livingston County Family YMCA needs coaches for youth sports programs in basketball, volleyball, baseball, or soccer. Details: 517-540- 2325 or e-mail jkovalcheck® ymcametrodetroit.org. UNDERAGE DRINKING Livingston County Community Alliance is seeking parents to join their committee toaddress this subject. Details: 517-545-5944 or e-mail Daydra@sbcglobal. net. COFFEE CART Sales and service for the coffee cart at Brighton Hospital. Details: 810-225- 2527 or e-mail nsjogren® brightonhospital.org. PUBLICITY WRITER Help write and research environmental articles for newspapers and magazines for Recycle Livingston in Howell. Details: 517-548- 4439 or e-mail recycleliv® sbcglobal.net. Volunteer Livingston, a program of the Livingston ^ County United Way, promotes the need far volunteers in the Livingston County area. For a complete list of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway. org. River Ave., G e n o a Township. Area bus ines ses and job seekers have the o p p o r tu n ity to meet. Details: 8 1 0 -22 7-5036 or pam m @br igh t - onco c.o rg. AXIS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS 5-7 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. G rand River, G enoa Township.The Greater Brighton Area C h am b e r o f Commerce's g ro u p for y o u n g entrepreneurs and future leaders, A X IS presents: "Innovat ive W ays to Brand Your Business Featuring Brian Eastman of Beastman Creative. RSVP: 810- 227-5086. PHOTOGRAPHERS 7 p.m. Ind e pe nde n ce Village, 770 0 Nem co Way, B righton. Ass ignm e n t :"Cu rves ." Details: 810- 220-3354. THURSDAY APRIL 24 LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 9-5 p.m.- Used b o o k sale. C romaine District Library, 368 8 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-5200. Also 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. • 3-5 p.m. - O p e n Comp u te r Lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229- 6571. Thursdays. • 6:30-7:30 p.m. - American Girl tea party. P inckney Com m u n ity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road. Bring your American Girl doll. Games, photos, craft and snacks provided. Registration: 734-878- 388 8 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. • 6:30-7:45 p.m. - Livingston Reads. Ham b u rg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road. "T h e Great Depres s ion comes to H am b u rg " history panel with local history. Registration: 810- 231-1771. • 7 p.m. - M ic h ig a n travel planning. Howell Carnegie District L ibrary,314W .Grand River Ave. Details: 517-546-0720. • 7:30-9 p.m. - Poet in residence. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Award w in n in g Brighton poet Christine Rhein. Details: 810-229-6571. • 7:45-8:30 p.m.-Teen music ad visory group. B righton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: 810-229-6571. OPEN HOUSE 7 p.m. St. M a ry Catholic School, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. For Preschool-8th grades. Details: 734 -87 8-5616 or stmarypinckney.org/school. A/so 10 a.m. May 1. FUN ON THE FARM 10 a.m. Farm Learning Center, Ken sin g ton Metropark.Topic: "Pigs'.' Fee: $3. Registration: 800- 477-3178. GROWTH FORUM 6- 9 p.m. Lakeiands Golf and Country Club, 8760 Chilson Road, Brighton. Pinckney, Lakeland, Hamburg and Hell areas and M -36 corridor updates, information, dinner. Cost: $20. RSVP: 810-227-5086. ABWA MEMBERSHIP RECEPTION 6 p.m. The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The American B u s in e s sw om e n 's Association is a national organization offering n etworking and professional de ve lo pm e n t programs. RSVP: 517 -54 0-0403 or kelly.fielding@ edwardjones .com. SUPPORT GROUP 7- 9 p.m. St. Ge o rge Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. M a in St., Brighton. M ental health supp or t group. Registration required: 810- 227-6821 or www.recovery-inc. com. Thursdays. FRIDAY APRIL 25 TEENY TUMBLERS 10-11 a.m. Bergin Road, Hartland Township. C lass for mothers and infants or newborns. Cost: $7. Details: 517-546-4168. TEEN ANIME 6-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive. Details: e-mail Jennifer at josborne@br ighton library. info or 810-229-6571. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS Submit items by noon Monday for Friday's edition. ■ Mail: Calendar, TheLCN,420 W. Main St, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar® livingstoncommunitynews.com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. L O C A L G O V E R N M E N T M E E T I N G S MON, APRIL 21 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall,436 3 B u n o Road, Brighton. 810-229-0550. First and third Mondays. HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave.. 517-546-3502. Second and fourth Mondays. TUES, APRIL 22 HOWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road. 517-546-2817. First and third Tuesdays. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 W e bb St, Gregory. 734-498-2502. Fourth Tuesdays. MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 2877 W. C o on Lake Road. 517-546-1588. Fourth Tuesdays. WED, APRIL 2T BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m.Township Hall,4363 B uno Road. 810-229-0550. Fourth Wednesdays. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Township Hall, 328 0 W. M-36. Details: 734-878-3131 or putnamtwp.us. Second and fourth Wednesdays. THUR, APRIL 24 HARTLAND TOWNSHIP J>LANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m. Hartland T ow n sh ip Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810 -63 2-7498 or www. hartlandtwp.com. Second and fourth Thursdays. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 287 7 W. C o on Lake Road. Details: 517- 546-1588. Second and fourth Thursdays. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. Fourth Thursdays. LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. A dministration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., G enoa Township. Finance committee meeting. 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The 2008 winners will be announced at the May 8 Howell High School Honors Banquet. “In the n e a r future the association hopes to e s ta b lish a capital campaign to e stablish an endowment fund which would grow over time, while also matching the $3,000 each year,” Salisbury said. Net proceeds beyond th a t would then be “b anked” to build the overall scholarship fund. “I’d like to think we can find 250 HHS alums or othe r friends and benefactors willing to donate $1,000 each in a lump sum (or over several years), in ord e r to c re a te a $250,000 scholarship fund,” Salisbury said. Open House & C l e a r a n c e S a l e COURTESY,THERESE HEINONEN The Brighton TOYchallenge team called Mean Girls and One Guy has qualified the game they created, "Save the Earth" for th e national TOYchallenge in Alexandria, Va„ in May. Pictured are, from left, Lauren Heinonen,Tegan Chesney, Evelyn Stumphauzer,and Kevin Surrey. Brighton middle schoolers have high hopes for game Team's'Save the Earth' qualifies for national competition B Y L I S A C A R O L I N The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Fbur Brighton-area middle school students have made it their job to save the Earth. Actually, that is the name of the game they created that has qualified for the national TOYchallenge competition May 17 at the U.S. Patent and TVademark office in Alexandria, Va. The Brighton TOYChallenge Team is made up of Maltby Middle School seventh-graders E>velyn Stumphauzer, Tegan Chesney and Kevin Surrey, and Lauren Heinonen of Green Oak Township, who is home schooled and whose mom is assistant coach. “We’ve been working on the idea since October,” says Therese Heinonen, who is working with coach Dave Chesney. “All four students were in the magnet class in elementary school and retained their fiiendship and their interest in science. They call their team Mean Girls and One Guy, and they’re anything but mean.” “The world is in a crisis with pollution and a lot of people aren’t informed,” says Lauren Heinonen. “Our game informs kids in a fun way.” “We’d like it if kids would talk about it in school, and we’d like to see the game in every home,” says Stumphauzer. Therese Heinonen says “Save the Earth” is a board game with playing cards that provide information with green ideas. “It’s an interactive board game which teaches ecology, environmental awareness, and puts ideas into practice by allowing the players to accumulate points as they implement some green ideas around the home, like looking in the trash for things that are recyclable and turning off lights that aren’t being used.” “You pick cards in four categories - get up and go, gain points, lose points, and fun break,” says Tegan Chesney. “A fun break card for example might tell you to jump around the room and repeat “Reduce, reuse and recycle” imtil the timer runs out.” Surrey says one of the most exciting prospects about having their game in the national TOYchallenge competition is “If we win the contest, Hasbro will put ‘Save the Earth’ on the market.” Lisa Carolin can be reached at tcaroHn@ Hvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. 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From The Window Replacement Experts! C a l l t o d a y ------------ Ill 1 'Based on 6.9% annual percentage rate for 60 months with approved credit. Not subject to prior '. promotions. Offer subject T to change without notice. ® W IN D O W S • DOORS SIDING • RO O FING & MORE Schedule your FREE in-home estimate: 734-272- • T i t r i or Wind6wExperts.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2 0 0 8 Athlete of the week: Josh Harper, B2 Running calendar, B2 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com IS PO R TS JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News JASON DEEGAN, LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Matthew Sherman, a thirdgrader at St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney, will shoot in the Elks Hoop Shoot national finals April 26 in Springfield, Mass. Taking on shooting wiz is no easy task I fe lt a lit t le fo o lish , b u t I d id it a n yw a y . I j u m p e d u n d e r th e b a s k e tb a ll h o o p a t St . 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S h e rm a n , a t h i r d - g r a d e r a t St. M a r y , i s in t r a in in g fo r th e E l k s H o o p S h o o t n a t io n a l f in a l s a f t e r w in n in g a r e g io n a l c h a m p io n s h ip in A n g o la , In d . , in M a r c h . H i s t o r r id s h o o t in g a t r e g io n a l s - h e m a d e 23 -of-25 in c om p e t i t io n a n d t h e n s a n k a ll f iv e s h o t s in th e t ie -b r e a k e r - m a d e h im j u s t th e s e c o n d lo c a l a th le te to m a k e n a t io n a ls . F o rm e r P in c k n e y C o m m u n i t y H i g h s t a r A d r i - a n n e M c N a l ly , n o w a s t a r t e r a t D i v i s i o n I F lo r id a G u l f C o a s t U n iv e r s i t y , d id it b a c k in 1999. T h e S h e rm a n f am ily w ill ta k e a n a l l - e x p e n s e s p a id t r ip to S p r in g f ie ld , M a s s . , h om e o f th e B a s k e t b a l l H a l l of F am e , fo r th e c om p e t it io n A p r i l 25-27. S h e rm a n h a s b e e n s h o o t in g b e fo re s c h o o l tw ic e a w e e k w ith h i s co a ch , p h y s ic a l e d u c a t io n t e a c h e r K e v in L e s z c z y n s k i . “I ’m e x c ite d , n e r v o u s , ” h e a dm it te d . S h e rm a n s a id h e fo u n d “a g r o o v e ” a t r e g io n a l s . H e s a id it w a s “n e r v e -w r a c k in g , ” b u t it w a s h i s m om fe e l in g th e p r e s s u r e . “M y s t o m a c h w a s in k n o t s , ” J a c k ie S h e rm a n sa id . “T h e y r e m e m b e r m e a s th e m om w h o c r ie d .” I t h o u g h t I w o u ld b e th e o n e c r y in g a f te r o u r f r ie n d ly lit t le c om p e t it io n , m a d e to m im ic th e r e a l th in g . W e e a c h to o k f iv e w a rm u p s , fo llow e d b y 10 s h o t s , a b r e a k a n d t h e n 15 in a row. I h a v e n ’t s h o t 30 f re e t h ro w s in th e la s t 10 y e a r s c om b in e d , le t a lo n e in o n e day. A f t e r d ig g in g o u t m y d u s t y o ld h ig h - t o p s n e a k e r s f r om th e b a c k o f a c lo se t , I I c am e a rm e d w i t h e x c u s e s th a t d a y ... I h a d n ’t p r a c t ice d . I w a s c o m in g off m i n o r fo o t s u r g e r y . I w a s n ’t o n m y “h o m e c o u r t ” lik e M a t t h ew ( I d o n ’t h a v e a h om e c o u r t ) . I h a d to s h o o t f rom th e re g u la t io n 15 feet, n o t 11 ' feet lik e M a t th ew . I c o u ld te ll m y o p p o n e n t w a s n e r v o u s . H e a s k e d fo r e x t r a w a rm - u p tim e. H e w a n t e d m e to g o firs t. SEE DEEGAN, 82 ■ V'MaaaWB From therapy to sports training Physical therapy facility expands offerings to coaches and their players BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News R o d n e y G oble p u n c h e d the sp e c ific s into the con sole of P ro B a t te r Spor ts , a computers im u la te d p itc h in g m a ch in e tucked into a second-floor t rainin g ro om of M ic h ig a n R e h a b ilitation Sp e c ia lis t s in H am b u r g 'Township. “H o w fast do y o u w a n t i t ? ” Goble a sk e d M ik e CieszkOwski, a fo rm e r A lb io n C o lle ge b a se ball p la ye r w h o w o rk s a s a p e r so n a l t ra in e r a n d p e r fo rm a n c e t ra in in g coa ch at toe facility. “A n yw h e re between 70 a n d 80 (mph) is fine,” C ie s z k ow sk i said, a s h e took h is s ta n c e in s ide toe batting cage. T h e com p u te r-s im u la te d p itc h e r featured o n toe v id e o s c re e n w o u n d up, d e live r in g a live b a se b all th ro u g h a hole in toe screen. C ie s z k ow sk i fouled it off. A fte r se ve ra l m o re pitches, C ie s z k ow sk i got in sync, la c in g seve ra l line drives into the wide s c re e n that b ro a d c a s t s toe im ages. Later, Goble, a fo rm e r b a se b a ll capta in at the U n iv e r s ity of M ic h ig a n , c ra n k e d the bion ic a rm u p to 100 m ph. T h e ball m a d e a w h is t lin g so u n d a s it w h izze d b y toe m a ke sh if t plate. T h e P ro Bat te r, o n e of ju s t three in M ic h ig a n , c a n also th row c uw e s , sliders, s in k e r s a n d split-fin ge r fast b a lls with sp e e d s ra n g in g f rom 40 m p h to 100 mph. “I t ’s a lot m o re comfortable th a n u s in g y o u r typical pitchin g m a ch in e ,” C ie s z k ow sk i said. “I t ’s ju s t like fa c in g live pitching.” T h e e xp e n s iv e te ch n o lo g y s ym b o liz e s the com m itm e n t that M ic h ig a n R e hab ilita t ion Sp e c ia lis t s is m a k in g to sport sspecific t ra in in g in addit ion to its core b u s in e s s of p h y s ic a l th e ra p y T h e b u s in e s s , w h ic h h a s mu lt iple locations, in c lu d in g H a r t la n d , S o u th L y o n a n d SEE PROBATTER, 82 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Rodney and Amy Goble, co-owners of Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists in Hamburg Township, have made a commitment to more sports-specific training by finishing off a second-floor room that can be used by multiple sports for workouts and clinics. View from the to T r ip t o A la s k a h o o k s c o u p l e o n m o u n t a i n c l im b i n g BY JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News S cott a n d C l i s t y K in l in ’s h o n e ym o o n d id n ’t fe a tu re a re la x in g , rom a n t ic t r ip to a b e a c h f ro n t re so rt. In s te a d , th e y t ra v e le d to A la s k a to e x p e r ie n c e n a tu re in its m o s t r u g g e d form. , T h e y lo v e d it s o m u c h th e y ce le b ra te d t h e ir fifth w e d d in g a n n iv e r s a r y in 2003 w ith a r e t u r n t r ip fo r a r ig o r o u s h ik e a lo n g th e C h ilk o o t 'Trail. C l i s t y K in l in s a id th e s te e p e s t sect ion, c a lle d the g o ld e n s ta ir s , “w a s n e i th e r g o ld e n n o r a s ta ir c a se .” “T h e t e r r a in a n d w e a t h e r m a d e it b ru ta l, ” S c o t t K in l in re ca lle d. “Y o u ’re h u g g in g a b o u ld e r w ith the w in d a n d f re e z in g r a in t r y in g to k n o c k y o u off the e d g e of a r id g e .” S o u n d lik e f u n ? T h e e x p e r ie n c e h o o k e d th e G r e e n O a k 'T ow n sh ip co u p le o n m o u n t a in c lim b in g . “I t ’s m o r e o f a n o b s e s s io n , ” S c o t t K in l in adm itted . “I k e e p p u s h in g the e n ve lo p e .” B o t h a re s c h e d u le d to m a k e se p a ra te c l im b in g t r ip s to C a lifo r n ia th is s p r in g a s p a r t o f “S um m i t F o r S om e o n e , ” a p r o g r a m r u n b y B i g C i t y M o u n t a in e e r s , a n o n p ro f it o r g a n iz a t io n th a t p ro v id e s u r b a n y o u th in n e e d o f p o s it iv e a d u lt m e n to r s w ith a c h ^ e n g i n g a n d sa fe w i ld e rn e s s e x p e r ie n c e le d b y q u a lified v o lu n te e r g u id e s . T h e two a re c om m it te d to r a i s in g a t le a s t $7,400 SEE CLIMBERS, 82 Above, Scott Kinlin climbs down a snowy portion of Fletcher Canyon on an expedition in May 2005 on Mt. Charleston, Nevada. Below, Clisty and Scott Kinlin hiked Peru's Inca Trail in May 2006, leading to the scenic ruins at Machu Picchu. Clisty suffered "acute mountain sickness" on the journey, suffering from headaches and loss of appetite. S y n c h r o n i z e d s k a t e r s g l i d e i n t o c o m p e t i t i o n Ice Fusion club to hold tryouts for upcoming season BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Comm unity News A m a n d a G o e t z h a s fo n d m e m o r ie s o f h e r s y n c h r o n iz e d s k a t in g d a y s w i t h th e H o c k e t t e s a n d th e U n i v e r s i t y o f M i c h i g a n ’s c lu b p r o g r am . G o e tz , a y o u t h f ig u r e s k a t in g c o a c h f r om H ow e l l, w a n t s lo c a l s k a t e r s to m a k e m e m o r ie s o f t h e i r ow n w it h th e Ic e F h s io n s y n c h r o n iz e d s k a t in g club, a p r o g r a m s h e f o rm e d two y e a r s a g o o u t of th e H a r t la n d S p o r t s C e n te r . T h e c lu b h a d 18 s k a t e r s p a r t ic ip a t e in fo u r c om p e t i t io n s la s t s e a s o n , b u t G o e t z h o p e s m o r e w i l l fa ll fo r th e g r o w in g s p o r t in th e n e a r fu tu re . S h e h a s 25 s k a t e r s . a g e s 8-15, s ig n e d u p fo r t r y o u t s S a tu rd a y . “I ’m v e r y p a s s io n a t e a b o u t it,” G o e t z sa id . “I t i s r e a l ly n ic e to b e a b le to s ta r t s o m e t h in g y o u e n jo y in g d o in g a n d g iv in g b a c k to th e c om m u n it y . F i g u r e s k a t in g i s v e r y in d iv id u a l . Y o u c o m p e te a g a in s t y o u r s e l f a n d o t h e r p e o p le . S y n c h r o n i z e d s k a t in g i s a b o u t w o r k in g a s a te am .” T h e Ic e R i s i o n i s d iv id e d in to tw o g r o u p s , a b e g in n in g a n d p r e l im in a r y te am . B o t h w ill b e g in p r a c t ic e in A u g u s t fo r a c om p e t it iv e s c h e d u le t h a t r u n s N o v e m b e r -M a r c h w ith e v e n t s a g a in s t t e am s in A n n A rb o r , L a k e la n d , D e a r b o r n , D e t ro i t , F a rm in g t o n H i l l s a n d e v e n o u t -o f - s ta te c lu b s . G o e t z s a id • th e s p o r t i s “n o t j u s t a b o u t e n d u r a n c e o r SEE SKATE, 82 Ice Fusion ■ What: Tryouts for Ice Fusion for the 2008-09 season. ■ When: Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ■ Where: The Hartland Sports Complex, 2755 Arena Drive. ■ Details: E-mail coach Amanda Goetz at ihsaicefusion@hotmail. com. B2 1 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FR ID A Y , A P R i L 18, 2 0 0 8 t - ■ . ................ ■ - -V L CLIMBERS FROM B1 PROBATTER f r o m B1 Kinlins' next summits are in California in d o n a t io n s to p a r t ic ip a te in th e ir climb s. “T h i s is o n e (ch a r ity ) y o u d o n ’t h e a r a lot about, b u t to ge t p o s it iv e m e n t o r in g of a n y kind, a n d b e in g o u t s id e in n a tu re , re a l ly s p e a k s to m e ,” C l i s t y K in l in said. “W h e n y o u ’re f rom the in n e r city, y o u a re lu c k y to ge t a d e c e n t t ree to lo o k at.” S c o t t K in lin , 34, a n n e tw o rk e n g in e e r at Q u ic k e n L o a n s in L iv o n ia , w a s s c h e d u le d to s ta r t c lim b in g M o u n t W h itn e y in C a l i fo r n ia today, a im in g to re a c h the 14,497-foot s um m i t in fo u r d a y s . It is the ta lle s t p e a k in the low e r 48 states. C l i s t y K in lin , 34, a d ie t it ia n fo r th e St. J o s e p h M e r c y H e a lth S y s t em in Howell, will c lim b M o u n t S h a s ta , the fifthh ig h e s t p e a k in C a lifo rn ia , J u n e 6-8. S h e h o p e s to re a c h th e 14,162-foot s um m i t in th re e d a y s , a c lim b h e r h u s b a n d d id la s t year. B o t h c l im b e r s w ill face m o re o b s ta c le s th a n ju s t b e a r s a n d th e p o te n t ia l fall a lo n g the way. Scott K in lin is re co v e r in g from a b ro ke n finger, sepa ra ted sh o u ld e r a n d k n e e s u r g e r y afte r a ro u gh -a n d - tum b le re c re a tional h o c k e y sea son . H e sa id it’s n o th in g “ib up rofen a n d ace b a n d a g e s ca n’t heal.” “I re a lly ju s t lo v e b e in g ou t th e re ,” h e sa id . “I t is a total e s c a p e f rom reality. I t is the o n e t im e I am c om p le te ly com fo r ta b le w ith the world. T h e jo b d o e s n ’t matter. T h e m o r tg a g e d o e s n ’t matter. Y o u ju s t h a v e a n e piph an y. W h a t y o u n e e d to s u r v iv e fits into a p a c k .” T h i s is C l is t y K in l in ’s f ir s t m a jo r c lim b w ith o u t h e r h u s band. D u r in g a n e x p e d it io n a lo n g the In c a 'Trail in P e r u in 2006, s h e ba tt led “a cu te m o u n t a in s ic k n e s s , ” w h ic h s to le h e r ap p e t ite a n d d e liv e re d p a in fu l h e a d a c h e s . S h e ’s d o in g y o g a a n d w o r k in g o n the t re a dm ill to s ta y in shape. “I t c a n be m o re d a n g e ro u s (c lim b in g ) w h e n y o u a re n o t fe e lin g r ig h t , ” s h e said . “I ’v e le a rn e d m o re t h in g s ( s in c e then ), h ow to b re a th e p ro p erly, to a void that.” L o n g t im e f r ie n d C r i s t y C a r d in a l s a id s h e d o e s n ’t w o r r y a b o u t th e K in l in s on t h e ir a d v e n tu re s . “T h e y a re in it fo r the jo u rn e y , n o t the d e s t in a t io n , ” s h e said . “T h e w h o le p o in t i s to e x p e r ie n c e the e n v iro nm e n t .” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com orat8i0-844-20i2. SKATE F R O M B ) Preventing injuries poses a challenge a th le t ic s . I t ’s a b o u t b e a u ty .” A n d yet, it ’s n o t a lw a y s p re t ty g e t t in g y o u n g s k a t e r s to s y n c u p d u r in g r o u t in e s se t to m u s ic . A t e am m u s t at-, tem p t five fo rm a t io n s d u r in g c om p e t it io n s : a bloc k, circ le , lo n g lin e , in t e r s e c t io n a n d w h e e l. G o e t z s a id h e r b ig g e s t c h a l le n g e i s “b u i ld in g th e y o u n g e r g i r l s to k n o w a n d t r u s t e a c h oth e r .” “W e ’v e h a d s om e p re t t y b ig fa lls , g i r l s fa l l in g o v e r e a c h o t h e r w h e r e s k a t e s a l m o s t h it t h e i r h e a d s , ” G o e t z sa id . “T h e r e ’s (b e en ) n o b r o k e n b o n e s o r bloo d . (B u t ) It d e f in it e ly c a n b e a d a n g e r o u s sp o r t .” Ic e F \ i s io n s k a t e r K e l l i B r y a n t , 12, a s ix t h - g r a d e r at B r i g h t o n ’s S c r a n t o n M id d le S c h o o l , s a id s h e ’s b e e n h it in th e le g w ith a toe p ic k a n d t r ip p e d . “I f y o u ’r e n o t w a t c h in g out, th e p e r s o n b e h in d y o u w ill g e t th e w r o n g s te p . Y o u h a v e to m o v e o u t of th e w a y re a l fa s t , ” s h e sa id . D e s p i t e t h o s e m i s h a p s , K e l l i c a lle d th e c lu b “r e a l ly c o o l.” K e l l i ’s m om , J o d i M i l la r d , s a id s h e d o e s n ’t w o r r y a b o u t h e r d a u g h t e r o n th e ice. “ I t i s e x c i t in g to s e e h ow m u c h t h e y im p r o v e e v e r y t im e , ” s h e sa id . “T h e g i r l s h a v e b o n d e d re a l ly w e ll.” T h e s k a t e r s le a r n m o v e s lik e th e t h re e - sp o k e , w h e re t h re e l in e s s p in in a c ir c le , a n d th e M o h a w k c r o s s , w h e re th e y f o rm a “f ly in g V ” w h ile c r o s s in g t h e i r le g s . COURTESY, AMANDA GOETZ The Ice Fusion synchronized skating program had 18 skaters participate last season. In the back row, from left, are members of the beginner team: Chrissy England, Lauren Schneider, Laura Summers, Kendal Bayer, Chloe Bauer, Alissa Legacy, Alisha Schneider and Kate Bauer. In the middle row, from left, are preliminary members: Koryn Wi|enius, McKenna Forgash, Aiyssa Kormos, Madison Alestra and Ryan Beaver. In the front, from left, are: Kelli Bryant, Jacque Goetz, Paige Conrad, Sydney Goble and Paige Batholomew. Ic e F Y is io n s k a t e r P a ig e B a r t h o lom e w , 10, s a id i t ’s d if f ic u lt to c o o r d in a t e a sm ile , a h e a d t ilt to o n e d i r e c t io n a n d a s te p in a n o t h er, a ll w h ile o n s k a te s . “M y first im p re s s io n w a s that w h e n y o u a re sk a t in g on a team, y o u h a ve to w o rk h a rd together, b u t i t ’s fun at the sam e time,” sa id Ba rtholomew, a fou r th -g rad e r at L in d b om E l em e n ta ry in B r ighton. Goetz h o p e s to som e d a y m i r ro r the Hockettes, w h ic h h a s multiple te am s in all a ge g ro u p s . T h e Hockettes, b a se d in A rm A rb o r s in ce 1956, a re the c o u n t ry ’s o ldest club. “I w ant a competitive novice a n d ju n io r team som e day,” Goetz said. “W e s ta rted y o u n g a n d a re w o rk in g that way. T h e g ir ls a re v e ry re ad y to compete a n d v e ry re ad y to win.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Facility now specializing in preseason conditioning Fowlerville, completed its 4,000- square-foot, m u lt isp o r t H am b u r g t ra in in g ce n te r in F e b ru a r y b y b u ild in g impa ct w a lls and lig h t in g a n d p u t t in g synthetic tu r f on the floor. Goble sa id the second-floor facility c a n be u se d for ju s t about a n y sp o r t that re q u ire s speed a n d a gility t ra in in g s u c h a s so c cer, la c rosse, b a ske tb a ll and football. G olfer s c a n hit sh o t s into the n e ts off of mats. “A lot of the th in g s w e do in p h y s ic a l th e rap y a re re habilitation for athletes,” sa id Goble, w h o c o -ow n s the b u s in e s s with h is wife, Amy. “T h e y a re t ry in g to get b a ck into sport. Before, we h a d to take th em ou ts ide o r in a field to get th em (sport-specific training). “T h is fits with wh a t w e a re doin g in o u r we lln e s s center.” G oble sa id te am s o r indiv id u a ls c a n re n t the facility for ro u g h ly $40 a n hour. “P re s e a s o n con d it io n in g and a g ility is w h a t w e a re really s ta rt ing to specialize in,” h e s a i^ n o t in g the ro om is a lso u se d for g ro u p fitness c la s se s a n d clinics the b u s in e s s hosts. C ie szk ow sM , a n a s s is ta n t va r s ity b a se b a ll co a ch at H a r t la n d H igh , b ro u g h t a n um b e r of his E a g le s in for p re se a so n t ra in in g with the P ro Bat te r. H e sa id its imp a ct “h a s been huge.” T h e E a g le s sc o re d she r u n s in their se a so n -o p e n e r last week. “We’re noticin g quite a b ig difference already,” he said. “A lot of t im es y o u don’t get to see true live p itch in g until the first game. N ow y o u c a n do it th ro u gh o u t the year.” Michigan R eh ab ilitatio n Specialists ■ What: A physical therapy and wellness facility that is expanding into sports training. ■ Where: 10020 Professional Center Drive, off M-36, in Hamburg Township. ■ History: Co-owners Rodney and Amy Goble moved into the new building in January 2007. ■ Web site: www. mrspt.com. ■ Phone: 810-231- 6904. ■ S p o rts -re la ted fitness services: Performance training. Group classes including yoga, pilates, spinning, boot camp. Fitness memberships. Massage. Exercise .pool with underwater treadmill. Sportspecific clinics run by outside coaches. ■ O th e r locations: Hartland, Fowlerville, South Lyon, Davison, Ann Arbor and Webberville. An office will open In downtown Pinckney this spring. Source; Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists. DEEGAN FROMB1 3rd-grader won regional championships in March I m i s s e d t h re e o f m y f ive w a rm - u p s a n d t h re e o f m y f i r s t f o u r s h o t s . I t h o u g h t I w a s d o om e d , b u t sh o c k in g ly , s o m e t h in g c lic k e d . I m a d e s i x in a row. M a t t h e w s t a r t e d s t r o n g , t a k in g a n e a r ly 8-7 lead. A f t e r m i s s in g m y f i r s t s h o t in r o u n d two, I h it 13 o f th e n e x t 14 to f in i s h 20-of- 25. T h a t ’s 80 p e r c e n t , p re t t y g o o d fo r a “r e t i r e d ” f o rm e r j u n io r v a r s i t y b e n c h w a rm er. J u s t a s k M e m p h i s . T h e p o o r T i g e r s lo s t a n a t io n a l c h a m p io n s h ip w i t h fo u l f re e t h ro w sh o o t in g . M a t th ew , w h o w o u ld a l t e rn a t e b e tw e e n o n e o r tw o d r ib b le s , s h o t w e ll, too. I ’m c o n v in c e d h e w o u ld h a v e m a d e th a t l a s t o n e w i t h o u t m y in t e r fe re n c e . O u r g e n t lem e n ’s a g r e e m e n t k e p t it a tie. T h a t w a y w e c o u ld b o th g o h om e sm i lin g . M a y b e n e x t w e e k I c a n b r a g th a t I “ t ie d ” a n a t io n a l c h am p . G o o d lu c k , M a t th ew . Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. R U N N IN G C A L E N D A R ■ April 19, 4th annual FAB 5K run/walk, Fowlerville fo o t ball field. Length: 1/2-1 mile runs, 5K. Start: 9 a;m. Cost: $20-25, Contact: D e n ise Tefft, 517-223- 3098, cd_tefft@hotmail.com. ■ April 19, Interact 5K Run/Waljc. Howell High School, 1200 W. G ra nd River Ave., Howell. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$20, Contact: 517-23 0-3172, bowen. sw a n n@ sb c g lo b a l.n e t . ■ April 26, Running Fit Trail Marathon, Silver Lake, P in ckn ey Recreation Area. www. trailmarathon.com. Length: 5 miles. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $18-$25. Contact: 734-92 9-9027, e ve n t s® runningfit.com. ■ April 26, Spring Snowman 5K & 10K Run- Walk, B righ to n Wesleyan Church, 755 5 B righ to n Rd. w ww .e rich ar tw e llfou nd at io n. com. Cost: $18-$25. Start: 9 a.m. C o n tac t:810 -22 7-1015, ■ April 27, Running Fit Trail Marathon, Silver Lake, P in ckn ey Recreation Area, www, trailmarathon.com. Length: 13.1 - 26.2 miles. Start: 9 a.m. Cost: $40-S45. Contact: 734 -929-9027, e ven ts® runningfit.com. ■ May 20, 2nd annual Racing 4 Your Memories, K e n s in g to n Metropark, Ma rt indale Beach House, Milford. w ww .alzgmc .org. Length: 10K,' 5K run-walk. Start: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $15-$2 5.Contact :Tara Beatty, 2 4 8 -9 9 6 -1 060,Tara.Beatty@alz. org. ■ May 26, Hartland Memorial Day 5K Run- 3K Walk, Hartland High S c h o o l,10635 D u n h am Road. www.hartlandschools.us/athletics/ Events/Run/. Start: 8 a.m. Cost: $20. Contact: R ob Buti, 734-45 1-2444. D e n n is Tierney, 8 1 0 -63 2-6608, rjbOOl 7@a ol.c om . FORD LINCOLN MERCURY p r e s e n t s - - ^ Josh Harper ■ School: South Lyon. ■ Local ties : The 18- year-old moved from Warren 12 years ago. ■ Sports: Bowling, golf. ■ Top sp o rts m om en t: Bowling an 800 at the Livonia Clarenceville Doubles tournament last winter. ■ This season: The senior is among South Lyon's top four golfers. Harper bowled at the Division I state tournament two straight years. ■ H o b b ies : Tubing, water and snow skiing. ■ A th le te I adm ire : World's No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA. ■ F uture : He will attend Schoolcraft College in Livonia and is considering a career in medicine or engineering. SHOP ON LINE @ WWW.KRUGFORDLM.COM 2798 E. 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Real Estate Services 4 b d rm b ric k w / b a s e m e n t, 1.5 p lu s a cre s, R aw s o n v ilie fHd. $ 55 ,00 0 as is, $ 8 0 ,0 0 0 re p a ire d . (734) 2 1 7 -9 1 3 1 .__________ A n n A rb o r S c h o o ls , P itts fie ld ta x e s , 4 b d rm , 2 b a th . 2 1 0 0 s f, 329 0 M a p le Dr. N EW PRICE $ 1 5 2 ,0 0 0 . 7 3 4 -4 2 9 -3 7 3 2 . Easy C om m u te , C o u n try s e ttin g in L e n aw e e C o u n ty . L a n d C o n tra c t o r Lease o p t io n c o n s id e re d . 3 b d rm 2.5 b a th , 3 a cre s, B rin g y o u r h o rs e s . Call C h ris tin e a t C e n tu ry 21. 5 1 7 -9 0 2 -5 6 3 6 4 b d rm 2 b a th fo re c lo s u re fo r $ 1 2 ,9 0 0 ! Fo r lis tin g s 8 0 0 -6 1 9 -3 8 1 6 e x t F569 3 b d rm m o d u la r w / fa m ily ro om in n ic e c o m m u n ity . A s s um a b le m o rtg a g e , $ 4 6 0 /m o . 7 3 4 -4 6 1 -9 1 4 8 GREEN O A K T W P . - 10521 F ie ld c re s t T h e s te a l ju s t g o t b e tte r ! 7 ,0 0 0 s q .ft, in B rig h to n s c h o o ls , 3 -c a r a tt. g ar, 3 -c a r d e ta c h e d g a r, 5 0 x 8 0 h e a te d p o le b a rn , 6 b a th s , 2 k itc h e n s , 2 fire p la c e s , in d o o r 3 0 -y d s h o o tin g ra n g e , 4 -a c re la ke, 2 -a c re p o n d & m u c h m o re . A ll o n 34 (-I-) o r (-) a cre s. $ 5 5 0 ,0 0 0 . O w n e r /B ro k e r, 7 3 4 -6 6 3 -4 8 8 6 Classifieds work... FAST! A N N ARBOR - E a rh a rt V illa g e , 3 B d rm /2 .5 B a th G re a t lo c a tio n , FSBO $ 1 8 5 ,2 5 0 . (7 3 4)9 1 3-58 73 . $99 Flat Fee MLS & R e a ito r.c om L is tin g . F la tF e e J e f f .c o m 8 8 8 -9 0 9 -L IS T A m e riS e l! Re alty Suburban Areas and Country Homes-Sale 4 b d rm , 2 b a th b ric k ra n c h o n 1 w o o d e d a c re n e a r H a lf M o o n Lake $ 23 0,0 00 . 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C am p u s 7 3 4 -6 6 8 -8 3 6 7 AUCTION S y lv a n Lake H om e , R om e C ity IN SOLD ABSOLUTE M a y 4 @ 1 pm B e a c hC om b e rs L LC .c om 2 6 0 .7 4 9 .5 2 5 3 1 ACRE lo t w /a c c e s s to P o rta g e c h a in o f lakes. D o c k & b e a c h . $95K. (734) 9 5 4 -0 3 2 2 . D A N B U R Y PARK A Sec . 8 A p t. c o m p le x is n o w a c c e p tin g a p p lic a t io n s fo r th e ir 2 8 3 b d rm to w n h om e s . P ick up a p p lic a tio n s a t: 9 4 1 2 M a c A r th u r B lvd . Y p s ila n ti, M l M o n -F ri 1 p .m . - 5 p .m . a 6 . Manufactured Housing-Sale AUGUSTA WOODS w ill p a y to m o v e y o u r e x is tin g h om e to o u r b e a u tifu l C om m u n ity w /c o u n t r y c lu b am e n itie s (7 3 4 ) 4 6 1 -5 1 0 0 A w e s om e '0 2 C h am p io n 3 b d rm . 2 b a th , c o m p u t e r ro o m , C/A , a p p lia n c e s Call T o d a y 7 3 4 -4 6 1 -6 0 0 0 BANK REPO WITH GARAGE! L a rg e D o u b le . $ 9 9 s ite re n t 1st y r. H o lly H om e s 6 9 7 -5 4 0 0 BAD CREDIT? 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N o p e ts . $ 4 6 0 /m o . (734) 455 -2 66 1 D e p o t T o w n - EMU 1 b lo c k . 3 ro o m s + k itc h e n p a rk in g . A v a il 6 /1 . & Fall. $ 7 7 5 in c lu d e s h e a t & w a te r . (734) 9 0 4 -2 1 3 6 . D OW N TOW N YPSI N e a r EMU 1 b d rm a p t. la u n d ry , 8 o n s ite p a rk - in g $ 5 7 5 . 7 3 4 -4 7 6 -9 8 4 6 E ffic ie n c y & 1 b d rm a p ts in h is to r ic a l b ld g n e a r EMU, Q u ie t 8 s e c u re . $ 4 5 0 -$ 5 5 0 . 7 3 4 -4 8 1 -1 2 2 0 E M U A R E A -lg s tu d io e ff ic ie n c y all u t i ^ in c Priva te e n try . N o sm o k e /p e ts . $ 4 9 5 /m o . (734) 4 6 1 -6 0 3 9 MAN C H ES TER - 1 b d rm , b a s ic c a b le 8 u tils in c l. $ 5 2 5 /m o . 7 3 4 -7 3 0 -0 9 8 7 M ila n 1 b d rm a p t - $500, 2 b d rm $ 6 5 0 , -fe le c . in c lu d e s a p p lia n c e s . L o n g s h o r t te rm .7 3 4 -4 3 9 -4 0 5 0 Y p s ila n ti E. S id e - 1 b d rm a p t., o ff-s tre e t p a rk in g , u tilite s In c lu d e d , $ 5 5 0 /m o . -t- s e c u r ity . 7 3 4 -4 2 9 -7 3 0 3 ____________ YPSI - R o om s , e ffic ie n c ie s 1 -2 -3-4 b d rm a p ts ., h o u s e s . F rom $ 4 0 0 /m o . Call 7 3 4 -2 6 2 -1 6 2 7 Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent CLEAN - 1430 s q ', 3 b d rm 1.5 b a th , la u n d ry , d is h w a s h e r, g a ra g e , w a te r in c ld . $ 1 1 5 0 /m o + g a s 8 e le c tr ic , E b e rw h ite / P io n e e r. 7 3 4 -4 1 7 -0 5 3 0 , C o u n try L iv in g - 2 b d rm o n 3.5 a c re s , 5 m in . to N. C am p u s , la u n d ry , p e ts n eg . $69 5. 7 3 4 -6 5 1 -1 5 9 3 1 s t m o fre e : W h itm o re Lake 2 b d rm , w a s h e r/ d ry e r w /la k e a ccess. $ 7 5 0 /m o . 7 34 -3 2 3 -0 5 9 8 M IL A N - 2 b d rm . re c e n tly re n o v a te d , la rg e y a rd , q u ie t a re a ,n o sm o k e p e ts n eg , $65 0. 7 3 4 -4 3 3 -0 1 7 1 . A n n A rb o r 3 B d rm $95 0. Y p s i 2 8 3 b d rm s $ 82 5- $ 9 5 0 .U p d a te s !A v a il N o w S ec 8 OK. 7 3 4 -9 4 5 -7 0 7 4 A n n A rb o r 4 b e d ro om s , 1.5 b a th s , p e ts w e lc om e , n o n -sm o k in g , g a ra g e , fe n c e d y a rd , b a s em e n t. C h a rm in g w e s ts id e Cape C o d . $ 12 50 . (7 3 4)6 4 6-19 27 . A N N ARBOR- G re a t 3 b d rm h o u s e fo r re n t w /o p t io n to b u y . 8 36 B ru c e , M ille r 8 M a p le . H d w d firs , rem o d e le d kit, fin is h e d b sm t, fe n c e d b a c k y a rd w /la rg e b ric k p a v e r p a tio . A v a il. A p r il 1 $ 1 0 9 5 + u tils . 7 34 -3 68 - 5051 or 6 5 7 -9 71 4 . A N N ARBOR HILLS- 4 b d rm s , 3.5 b a th s . G o rg e o u s tu d o r, A n g e ll s c h o o ls , m a s te r s te , w a lk to m e d c tr, a v a il n ow . $ 2 4 9 5 . (734) 2 6 0 -3 60 0 . A N N A R B O R L A K E W O O D S C H O O L 4 b d rm , 1.5 b a th , re c e n tly rem o d e le d k itc h e n w / n e w a p p l., h a rd w o o d firs , Ig fe n c e d y a rd .C lo s e to s c h o o ls , p a rk s , s h o p p in g , p u b lic tra n s 8 h'wy. R e n t: $ 1 3 2 5 /m o o r sa le: $ 23 2,5 00 . R E N T E D m im A n n A rb o r re n t u p p e r c la s s h om e s as lo w as $ 7 0 0 d u e to fo re c lo s u re . Call 3 13 -7 20 -0 7 61 . A n n A rb o r S c h o o ls - 2 b d rm , b sm t g a ra g e , la rg e lo t, $95 0. (734) 3 95 -2 33 7 A n n A rb o r S c h o o ls - Dhu V a rre n p a rk , 4 b d rm , 2.5 b a th , A''C, a p p lia n c e s . No p e ts $ 2200 7 3 4 -4 6 4 -7 0 3 7 CANTO N A R E A - 4 b d rm c o lo n ia l, 3 y rs . o ld , 2.5 b a th , 2 ca r. 1800 sf, $ 1 7 0 0 /m o . 5 86 -480-3541 C o u n try S e ttin g 3 m i S. o f S a lin e 2 b d rm , Garag e Y a rd , no p e ts /sm o k e $ 8 0 0 3 13 -3 36 -5 1 75 D e x te r R iv e r fro n t 4 b d rm o n 1.5 a c re s , 1.5 b a th , d e c k , g a ra g e , f ire p la c e N o sm o k e /p e ts . $ 1 ,4 9 5 7 34 -9 04 -3 9 75 ^ V f lv p lo ym e /y/ IT Y p s i R O O M M A T E W A N T E D . Lease n o w - O c t. w /o p t io n to re n ew . N o p e ts /sm o k e rs . $ 4 6 7 -l-u til. 7 34 -6 4 4 -2 2 4 4 Financial Manager Share, Sublet Ap artment and Homes 1 & 2 bd rm su b le a se a v a il. M a y I s t -A u ^ 18, C om p e titiv e price. ^ 5 0 - $ 5 5 D (734) 6 6 2 -4 4 4 6 w w w .is s a p ro p e r tie s .c om A n n A rb o r 5 /1 5 -8 /1 5 -3 0 I b d rm n o sm o k in g / p e ts , in c lu d e s a ir/ WiFi la u n d ry / d ig ita l c a b le / u tilitie s . $ 9 0 0 /m o . 9 95 - 556 4. ja n e th@ um ic h .e d u A n n A rb o r BURNS PARK S h a re q u ie t h o u s e , w a lk to d o w n to w n , C/A, u p d a te d k it., la rg e d e c k , g re a t h o u s em a te s , p a rk - in g , $ 4 5 0 . 7 3 4 -3 4 1 -5 4 4 3 N. M a p le , 7 5 7 - 2 b d rm b i-le v e l u n fu rn is h e d e x c e p t fo r a p p is , $ 6 9 5 -F u tilitie s . (734) 4 2 6 -8 3 6 5 . R E N TE D !!- G re a t lo c a t io n ! W a lk in g d is ta n c e to D e p o t T o w n 8 EMU. V e ry c le a n 8 q u ie t. Gas 8 w a te r in c lu d e d . $ 7 5 0 /m o 1 p e t o k . W a s h e r /d ry e r. RENTED!! B E L LE V IL LE -3 Ig. b d rm s a p p lia n c e s , w e ll k e p t, w a s h e r/d ry e r. $90 0. 734- 9 5 3 -4 9 0 7 ; 7 3 4 -6 3 4 -9 6 8 4 . P in c k n e y 1,527 s q .ft., 3 b d rm , 2 b a th s , g a ra g e , u tility ro o m , p a tio , la w n m a in t a n d s n o w rem o v a l. Pets OK, $ 1 2 0 0 /m o . Call 8 1 0 - 6 0 2 -8 8 8 7 o r 2 4 8 -9 2 4 - 445 7 Lake Property and Recreational Rental Ch elsea S c h o o ls Cle a r Lake • L u x u ry c o n d o , 3 b d rm , 2.5 b a th , fire p la c e , g a ra g e 8 all a p p lia n c e s . $ 1 5 0 0 /m o a v a il A p r il 1. 7 3 4 -4 7 5 -8 8 0 5 . EXECUTIVE H O M E -4 -F b d rm s , 2.5 b a th s , n e w k itc h e n , w a lk o u t, h u g e d e c k , 1 a c re , P in c k n e y . $ 1 8 0 0 o r $ 2 1 0 0 fu rn is h e d 8 10 -229-8981 A n n A rb o r o ff s tre e t p a rk in g , la u n d ry h o o k u p , c lo s e to b u s lin e s . F rom la te A p r il to late A u g u s t, fu rn is h e d to a c c om m o d a te tw o p e o p le . $600. d ic k e y a@ um lc h .e d u , (7 3 4)4 7 6-03 43 .___________ A n n A rb o r S UM M ER SUB LE T-G RE A T LOC A T IO N ! M a y -A u g u s t. 5 m in to c am p u s . 2 b d rm , Ig b a th , fu lly fu rn is h e d , fre e la u n d ry , h e a t a nd w a te r in c lu d e d , 1 c o v e re d p a rk in g s p o t. Da tes a n d re n t n e g o tia b le . (7 3 4)6 4 9-02 76 .___________ A n n A rb o r to sh a re W. S id e h o u s e n e a r p a rk , 3 p e rs o n s $ 5 5 0 -1- u til. A v a il 5 /1. ® 7 3 4 -6 6 2 -7 3 5 4 EM U fu rn is h e d rm . Free c a b le /u tilitie s /h i-s p e e d in te rn e t/re fs . $ 3 2 5 in - c lu d e s all. 734 -9 72 -3 3 21 SE A n n A rb o r sh are q u ie t h om e , p a tio , p a rk in g , b e a u tifu l in te r io r , s p a c io u s y a rd . No sm o k e /p e ts . 1/3 u tilitie s . Free in te rn e t 8 ca ble $42 5. 7 3 4 -9 7 1 -3 6 7 7 Accounting and Finance Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Business and Franchise Opportunities Child Care Employment Computer and Technical Construction Domestic Employment Wanted Drivers Education Employment Agencies and Services Employment Wanted Engineering Food Services General and Miscellaneous Human Resources Independent Contractors Medical and Dental Office and Clerical Part Time Professional and Managerial Retail Sales and Agents Sunbelt Career Opportunities Volunteers Accounting and Financing 4 b d rm , 2.5 b a th , f ire p la c e , n ew c a rp e t/p a in t /a p p l., fe n c e d y a rd , A/C, $ 1 4 0 0 .0 0 (734) 9 4 4 -0 8 1 8 . H ila n d Lk. F ro n t: 3 b d rm , P in c k n e y s c h o o ls . $995. (734) 3 2 3 -2 7 1 2 o r (734) 323-1381 M a rtz Rd. 3 b d rm , 2 b a th , ra n ch w / 2 c a r a tta c h e d g a ra g e , L in c o ln S c h o o ls , $ 1 2 0 0 /m o . N o p ets . (734) 4 8 2 -1 9 4 9 M IL A N -A tt ra c t iv e , c le an . 1/2 b d rm , 1 b a th w / je t tu b , 2 ’/? ca r, u p p e r / lo w e r d e c k s . A ll a p p is in c lu d in g la u n d ry , c e n tra l h ea t /a ir . $92 5. 7 3 4 -9 4 4 -8 1 8 5 P IN C K N E Y -C le a n 4 b d rm , V/ 2 b a th , ra n c h , lake a c c e s s w /p r iv a te b ea ch. $ 1 0 5 0 /m o . 8 1 0 -4 59 -5 3 11 P in e rld g e ,3 1 2 -C h a rm in g 2 b d rm , o p e n 11 -6 A p r il 26 8 2 7 $ 1 2 5 0 ,d e p s ., 2 69 - 9 4 8 -2 3 4 7 /7 3 4 -2 2 2 -0 4 9 0 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent A s s is t a n t F in a n c e D ir e c t o r N o n p ro f it a g e n c y lo c a te d in L in c o ln Park s e e k in g a S e n io r L eve l A c c o u n ta n t to a s s um e fu ll c h a rg e b o o k k e e p e r d u tie s th ru t r ia l b a la n c e re c o n c ilia t io n . Ide a l c a n d id a te w ill h a v e 3-5 y rs e x p e rie n c e in a s im ila r ro le . P o s itio n w ill b e s u p e rv is e d b y th e F in a n ce D ire c to r. E x p e rie n c e w ith E x cel s p re a d s h e e ts 8 fo rm u la s is re q u ire d . S e n d re s um e 8 s a la ry re q u irem e n ts to : C O M M U N IT Y CARE SERVICES 2 6 1 8 4 W e s t O u te r Dr L in c o ln Park, M l 4 8 1 4 6 Fax: 3 1 3 -3 8 9 -7 5 1 5 E m a il: d fe n w lc k@ c om c a re s e rv .o rg O u r c o re s tre n g th s are th e k n o w le d g e , e x p e r ie n c e a n d c o m m itm e n t o f e ach em p lo y e e , w h ic h has a d ire c t im p a c t on o u r o rg a n iz a tio n a n d th e C ity o f A n n A rb o r . W e a re s e e k in g a F in a n c ia l M a n a g e r fo r o u r C o m m u n ity S e rv ic e s A re a w ith th e a b ility to a d d to o u r c o re s tre n g th s ! W e o ffe r e x c e lle n t b e n e fits , a n d a g re a t w o r k e n v iro nm e n t. T h is p o s it io n o v e rs e e s th e fin a n c ia l fu n c t io n s o f a v a r ie ty o f fu n d s a c ro s s th e C o m m u n ity S e rv ic e s A re a w ith v a rio u s fin a n c ia l re q u irem e n ts In c lu d in g a c c o u n tin g , fo re c a s tin g , b u d g e tin g , p a y ro ll, a n d a c c o u n ts p a y a b le a n d re c e iv a b le . P e r fo rm a d v a n c e d fin a n c ia l a n d e c o n om ic a n a ly s e s and re s e a rc h . B a c h e lo r 's d e g re e /M a s te rs d e s ira b le in P u b lic o r B u s in e s s A dm in is tra t io n , A c c o u n t in g , E c o n om ic s , S ta tis tic s o r re la te d f ie ld . 4 y rs o f in c re a s in g ly re s p o n s ib le e x p e rie n c e in a c c o u n tin g , b u d g e tin g o r fin a n c e re la te d a c tiv itie s . 2 y rs o f s u p e rv is o ry e x p e r ie n c e . D e a d lin e d a te : A p r il 21. 200 8. S a la ry ra n g e : M in im um $ 53 ,76 9 M id -P o in t $69,901 M a x $ 86 ,03 2. T o a p p ly o n lin e , p lea se v is it o u r w e b s ite a t: w w w .a 2 g o v .o rg C lic k o n th e C ity E m p lo ym e n t lin k. EOE Co zy 2 b d rm c o tta g e w ith f ire p la c e , b y H a lf M o o n Lake S ta te Kec area. $ 8 5 0 + d e p 7 3 4 -4 3 3 -1 4 8 2 G re e n O a k T w p . o n Lake E ffic ie n c y - $60 0. 2 b d rm - $ 1 1 0 0 . 2 4 8 -4 8 6 -4 1 8 5 . PORTAGE, ju s t 25 m in to A n n A rb o r , 3 b d , 2 ba , f rp l la u n d ry .g a ra g e .n o sm o ke $ 1 5 9 5 7 3 4 -3 3 0 -6 4 9 9 Manufactured Housing-Rental S a lin e - 605 9 S a lln e -A n n A rb o r . 3 b d rm s , 2 b a th s , g a r, a ll a p p is , 1 a c re .p e ts OK $ 12 00 . 7 3 4 -6 2 4 -8 6 7 9 S M A L L 2 BDRM HOUSE N o sm o k e , $ 5 7 5 /m o . + u tilitie s . $ 6 7 5 d e p o s it. 7 34 -3 27 -6 9 49 S p a c io u s 4 b d rm , h a rd w o o d firs , h ig h c e ilin g s , p riv a te fe n c e d 1/2 a c re y a rd fo r d o g s o r g a rd e n in g . 1490 J e w e tt. A v a il 6 /1 . $ 12 00 . 7 3 4 -9 9 4 -9 5 4 6 G A R A G E FO R R E N T 2 5 x 3 5 fe e t, K in g s le y St. $ 3 0 0 /m o . (734) 4 5 5 -1 4 8 7 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental B e a u tifu l c o u n t r y s e ttin g S a lin e . Sm a ll 2 6 3 b d rm re s to re d h om e s . $ 1 ,1Q0 /mo . 2 4 8 -3 9 9 -6 9 1 5 W illis - 3 b d rm s , 2 ca r g a ra g e , n o -sm o k in g , $ 1 1 0 0 /rb o . A d d it io n a l fo r p e ts . (734) 3 2 3 -3 89 0 . Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Q U A IN T 4 U N IT MOTEL in G le n A rb o r s te p s f ro m b o th Gle n Lakes. 2 3 1 -3 3 4 -4 5 8 7 _____________ 2 b d rm c o tta g e , M u lle tt Lake f o r re n t w e e k ly th is S um m e r. S le e p s 6 J o y c e S trom a n 8 0 0 -7 4 3 -2 0 9 5 A V A IL N O W ! 2 -3 B d rm H om e s fo r le ase o r sale. A ll p r ic e s fo r all b u d g e ts . 734 -2 17 -8 0 51 M o b ile H om e s fo r Rent, 2 b d rm , p e a c e fu l s e ttin g , g o o d lo c a tio n . $ 550- $ 6 0 0 /m o . 734 -4 34 -0 6 31 $ 2 6 0 /m o 4 b d rm 2 b a th 5% d o w n ,2 0 y rs ,8% iis tin g s 8 0 0 -6 1 9 -3 8 1 6 xR6 87 W e s t W illo w - 3 b d rm h om e , c lo s e to s c h o o ls , Sec. 8 w e lc om e . $ 1 1 0 0 / m o . 7 3 4 -7 17 -4 4 68 . Office S pace-Rent W h itm o re Lake - 3 b d rm , 2.5 b a th , b a s em e n t, 2.5 ca r, Lake A c c e s s , $ 1 4 0 0 / m o . 5 17 -4 04 -2 2 24 BRIGHTON - G ra n d R iv e r/O ld 23 a re a. 1600 o r 3 2 0 0 sq . ft. w /o ff ic e 8 s h o p a re a s : 12x12 o v e rh e a d d o o r , 3 p h a s e e le c tr ic . (810) 2 2 9 -9 7 0 8 o r (517) 3 04 -4 34 9 Y p s i T w p , O n H a rris Rd. 5 8 x 4 0 w /1 2 ' OH D o o r, fu ll b a th 8 o ffic e , $ 1 2 0 0 o r 3 6 x 3 6 , $70 0. O n M a rtz Rd 2 4 x 3 0 $ 4 0 0 . 4 8 2 -1 9 4 9 Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental A n n A rb o r . P a u lin e 8 S ta d ium , 4 0 0 8 1,268 sq. ft. $ 1 5 /s q . ft. G e n e ro u s ■ p a rk in g . 7 6 9 -2 3 4 4 o r h u tc h@ p ro v id e .n e t BAKER 8 1-94 - (2) 1 rm o ffic e s w /b a th 8 k itc h e n e tte . U tilitie s 8 w e b in c l. $ 4 7 5 8 u p . 7 3 4 -3 9 5 -1 0 3 5 D o w n to w n lo f t 8 00 sq . ft. C om p le te ly re n o v a te d . P a rk in g a v a il. Call R a n d y M a a s a t (734) 6 6 5 -6 50 0 . EXECUTIVE SUITES $ 4 5 0 + 6 m o fre e 2 0 3 5 H o g b a c k • 7 3 4 -6 7 7 -3 0 0 0 x 121 JA C K SO N RD. B u s in e s s D is tr ic t, 2 4 0 0 s q ' v e ry n ic e o f f ic e , . Easy o n /o ff 1-94. 7 34 -7 61 -9 0 11 . N e w O ffic e 14X31 + B a th Plank R d /U S 2 3 M ila n $ 1 0 0 0m o + S h a re U til's A ir C o n d 7 3 4 -4 9 7 -7 9 0 2 OFFICE SUITE 1000 s q ft A M IC K REALTY 7 3 4 -9 7 3 -2 4 2 4 W . S ta d ium O ffic e - Park a t d o o r . Ig. o ffic e , re c e p t io n rm , y? b a th , p riv a te e n try . $ 7 5 0 , in c lu d e s u tilitie s . (734) 4 7 6 -1 86 1 , Y p s i 2 b e d ro om s , 1 b a th , n o n -sm o k in g , n o p e ts , g a ra g e . A v a il. 5 /1. $800. (734) 9 0 4 -5 28 2 Adoptions Birthdays (^rpools and Rides Cemetery Lots and Monuments Entertainment Lost and Found Money to Lend and Borrow Personals Pet Adoptions Prayer Special and Public Notices Tickets Legais YPSI 3 8 4 b d rm , re m o d e le d . B a s em e n t, g ar. M u s t s e e lS e c 8 o k ,$ 1 0 0 0 -$ 1 37 5. 7 3 4 -2 1 6 -3 3 0 2 . Y P S I - 3 b d rm , lY s b a th , b sm t, la u n d ry , a p p is ., c lo s e to EMU. Sec . 8 OK. $ 1 2 0 0 /m o . 7 3 4 -4 8 4 -0 8 2 7 Y p s i - 3 B d rm . Fe nce d Y a rd . N ic e A re a n ea r H o lm e s S c h o o l Sec. 8 OK. $ 10 50 . 7 3 4 -7 1 7 -8 1 7 5 Adoptions ★ Adopt ★ A ffe c tio n a te c a rin g s e c u re h om e , fu ll tim e m om , d e v o te d d a d w ill p ro v id e e v e r y th in g fo r y o u r b a b y . E x p e n s e s p a id J o h n 8 M a ry 8 0 0 -4 5 9 -1 3 9 9 1 Residential Wash ten aw-Renta l YPSI - A in sw o r th Cir. 3 b d rm , A /C , g a ra g e . No p e ts . $ 9 0 0 /m o + s e c u r ity d e p o s it, (734) 4 76 -1 3 3 3 . Y p s ila n ti- C le a n, re m o d e le d . 3 b d rm h om e , $ 10 00 . 3 b d rm h om e , $75 0. 1 b d rm a p t, $400. (925) 4 87 -8 03 8 ___________ Y p s i/L in c o ln S c h o o ls U p s c a le S u b Like n ew , 3 b d rm , 2 b a th , 2 c a r a tta c h e d , $ 15 00 . O p tio n to p u rc h a s e $ 2 0 0 / m o . c re d it 7 3 4 -2 7 6 -4 9 4 2 Y p s i T w p 2 b d rm , Full la u n d ry , A ll a p p lia n c e s , n e w k itc h e n q u ie t are a, $ 9 0 0 /m o . (517) 4 2 3 -1 3 6 0 A D O P T : W e 'll d e v o te a life tim e o f lo v e 8 la u g h te r to y o u r n e w b o rn in o u r s e c u re , w a rm , h a p p y h om e . E x p e n s e s p a id . J u lia 8 Fra n k , 8 0 0 -6 8 0 - 2 34 3 o r ju lia a n d fra n k@ gm a il.c om Classifieds work... FAST! A n n A rb o r 1 b d rm c lo s e to c am p u s , fre e c a b le , h e a t 8 c a rp o rt. $ 6 5 0 / m o . (734) 2 7 6 -6 69 9 . A b b o t S c h o o l a v a il. 3 b d rm ra n c h , g a r, fu ll b sm t, Ig. fe n c e d y a rd , $ 10 50 . Call B ill 7 3 4 -4 5 3 -3 5 7 7 A N N ARBOR L u x u ry lo ft, d o w n to w n ! 1 b d rm , h a rd w o o d , fire p la c e , g ra n ite , e tc ! $ 19 50 . 2 4 8 -8 72 -8 4 01 Y p s i T w p - 3 b d rm , 1 b a th , h o u s e $69 0 + U til. Y p s i- 3 b d rm , 1 b a th $ 6 9 0 + g as S 5 i r > & e le c tr ic . 7 3 4 -4 8 5 -8 5 2 6 . Residential Livingston-Rental C o n tro lle r A d r ia n C o lle g e s e e k s a h ig h ly a c c om p lis h e d fin a n c ia l p ro fe s s io n a l w ith e x c e p tio n a l a n a ly t ic a l a n d m a n a g em e n t s k ills fo r th e p o s itio n o f C o n tro lle r. R e p o rtin g to th e V ice P re s id e n t fo r B u s in e s s A ffa irs a n d T re a s u re r, th e C o n tro lle r is an in te g ra l m e m b e r o f th e m a n a g em e n t te am a nd is re s p o n s ib le fo r th e d e v e lo pm e n t a n d im p le m e n ta tio n o f fin a n c ia l m a n a g em e n t p o lic ie s , p ro c e d u re s a n d c o n tro ls . T h e C o n tro lle r s e rv e s as th e c h ie f a c c o u n tin g o ffic e r , w ith re s p o n s ib ility fo r a c c o u n tin g , p ay - ro ll/d is b u rs em e n ts , fin a n c ia l re p o r tin g , c om p lia n c e a n d in te rn a l c o n tro ls . T h e c o lle g e 's a n n u a l b u d g e t to ta ls $ 40 m illio n . T h e C o n tro lle r s u p e rv is e s a s ta ff o f fiv e . T h e C o n tro lle r w ill b e re s p o n s ib le fo r s u p e r v is io n a n d f in a n c ia l-m a n a g em e n t a c tiv itie s o f th e a c c o u n tin g o ffic e a n d s tu d e n t a c c o u n ts . T h e p o s it io n is re s p o n s ib le fo r m a in ta in in g th e c o lle g e 's a c c o u n tin g re c o rd s as w e ll as m a n a g in g th e c o lle g e 's b a n k in g re la tio n s h ip s , a n n u a l a c c o u n tin g a u d it, a n d c a sh f lo w p ro je c tio n s 8 p ro c e s s e s . C o n tro lle r is re s p o n s ib le fo r p re p a r in g a m u lti-y e a r b u d g e t p la n n in g d o c u m e n t a nd p re s e n tin g th e s e d o c u m e n ts to th e B o a rd o f T ru s te e s a n d th e C o lle g e c o m m u n ity . T h is p o s it io n w ill w o r k c lo s e ly w ith th e VP fo r B u s in e s s A ffa irs to p re p a re a nd p re s e n t a c c u ra te a nd t im e ly re p o rts fo r re g u la to r y c om p lia n c e a n d fo r th e s e n io r m a n a g em e n t te am a n d th e F in a n ce 8 E n d o w m e n t C om m itte e s o f th e B o a rd o f T ru s te e s . 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Q u a lifie d a p p lic a n ts s h o u ld s e n d c o v e r le tte r, re s um e , s a la ry re q u ire m e n ts to : Mr. M ic h a e l A y re , VP- B u s in e s s A ffa irs , A d r ia n C o lle g e , 110 S. M a d is o n S tre e t, A d r ia n , M l 4 92 21 . M a te r ia l m a y b e file d e le c tro n ic a lly at m a y re@ a d ria n .e d u In te rn a l A u d ito r C om p lia n c e Er S e c u rity O ffic e r TLC C o m m u n ity C re d it U n io n has an o p e n in g fo r an In te rn a l A u d ito r C om p lia n c e 8 S e c u rity O ffic e r. R e s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e : • P e r fo rm a n c e o f in d e p e n d e n t a s s e s sm e n ts o f th e e ffe c tiv e n e s s o f c o n tro ls , a c c u ra c y o f fin a n c ia l re c o rd s , 8 e f f ic ie n c y o f o p e ra tio n s to ensur.e c om p lia n c e to c re d it u n io n p o lic ie s 8 p ro c e d u re s , law s , 8 g e n e ra lly a c c e p te d a c c o u n tin g p rin c ip a ls . • C o o rd in a tio n o f th e c re d it u n io n s ' c om p lia n c e w ith th e Bank S e c re c y A c t, O ffic e o f F o re ig n A s s e ts C o n t ro l 8 th e C u s tom e r Id e n tific a tio n P ro g ram . • In v e s tig a tio n , d o c u m e n ta tio n 8 re s o lu tio n o f f ra u d s itu a tio n s . • M a in ta in p ro g ram s 8 s y s tem s fo r e n s u rin g p h y s ic a l s e c u r ity o v e r th e b ra n c h e s , A T M s 8 v a u lts . • P re p a re 8 c o n d u c t t ra in in g fo r em p lo y e e s o n th e ir s e c u r i^ re s p o n s ib ilitie s . C a n d id a te s w ill h a v e a c o lle g e d e g re e in A c c o u n tin g o r F in a n ce w ith fo u r to te n y e a rs re la te d e x p e rie n c e in a u d itin g , p re fe ra b le in a fin a n c ia l in s titu tio n . G e n e ra l s k ills o r k n o w le d g e re q u ire d in c lu d e g e n e ra lly a c c e p te d a u d itin g s ta n d a rd s 8 g e n e ra lly a c c e p te d a c c o u n tin g p rin c ip le s , N C U A re g u la tio n s , 8 Fe de ra l 8 s ta te c o n s u m e r re g u la tio n s in c lu d in g UCC. E x c e lle n t p e o p le s k ills , p ro f ic ie n t c o m p u te r s k ills , 8 th e a b ility to c o m m u n ic a te e ffe c tiv e ly v e rb a lly 8 in w r it te n fo rm a t. TLC C om m u n ity C re d it U n io n o ffe rs an em p lo y e e -o r ie n te d e n v iro n m e n t, c o m p e titiv e w a g e s 8 an e x c e lle n t b e n e fit p a c k a ge . Q u a lifie d c a n d id a te s c a n fo rw a rd th e ir re s um e to : De b E llio tt, H um a n R e s o u rc e s TLC C o m m u n ity C re d it U n io n P.O. B o x 927 A d r ia n , M l 49221 o r h r@ tlc c u .o rg E.O.E. S r. T e c h n ic a l A n a ly s t E as te rn M ic h ig a n U n iv e r s ity is s e e k in g a p p lic a tio n s ^o r o u r Sr. T e c h n ic a l A n a ly s t p o s itio n w ith in o u r In s titu tio n a l Res e a rc h a n d In fo rm a tio n M a n a g em e n t (IRIM) d e p a r tm e n t. 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Q u a lific a tio n s in c lu d e : A d v a n c e d k n o w le d g e o f d a ta b a s e d e s ig n a nd m a in te n a n c e , a n d u s e r in p u t a n d q u e ry in te r fa c e d e s ig n th a t is ty p ic a lly a c q u ire d th ro u g h th e c o m p le t io n o f a B a c h e lo r 's D e g re e In C om p u te r S c ie n c e , M a n a g em e n t In fo rm a tio n S y s tem s o r a re la te d f ie ld , o r a c o m b in a tio n o f fo rm a l e d u c a t io n a n d e x p e rie n c e is n e c e s s a ry a n d an e x p e rt le v e l o f s k ills in c o m p u t e r p ro g ra m m in g a nd a n a ly s is in a d is tr ib u te d s y s tem s e n v iro n m e n t ty p ic a lly a c q u ire d th ro u g h a t le a s t 8 y e a rs p ro g re s s iv e ly m o re re s p o n s ib le a nd c om p le x e x p e rie n c e . T h is p o s itio n c om e s w ith a c o m p e t it iv e s a la ry w ith an e x p e c te d h irin g ra n g e o f $ 5 2 ,0 5 5 .0 0 to $ 6 5 ,6 5 2 .0 0 . In a d d itio n to s a la ry . 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A M ic h ig a n b a s e d , n o n p ro fit p u b lic fo u n d a t io n se eks an e x p e rie n c e d s o ftw a re d e v e lo p e r to p ro v id e s u p p o r t a n d e n h a n c em e n ts to a w e b b a se d V B .N e t b u s in e s s a p p lic a tio n . A p p lic a n t s h o u ld b e fam ilia r w ith V is u a l B asic, A c c e s s d a ta b a s e s t ru c tu re , ja v a s c r ip t a n d s h o u ld h a v e a c o m p u te r th a t can s u p p o r t th e re q u ire d d e v e lo pm e n t s o ftw a re . H o u rs w ill b e p a r t- tim e o n an a s -n e e d e d b a s is . M ic h ig a n re s id e n ts o n ly . W om e n 's C a rin g P ro g ram k h o ffm a n 2@ c om c a s t.n e t (2 4 8)4 1 5-14 42 G RE AT DRIVERS p le a s e a p p ly to Y e llo w Cab 2 0 5 0 C om m e rc e . Education Construction ASPHALT TECH. W e are c u r re n t ly s e e k in g an a s p h a lt/q u a lity c o n t ro l te c h n ic ia n f o r p ro d u c t io n te s tin g a t o u r A n n A rb o r a s p h a lt fa c ility . Q A /Q C c e r tific a tio n a m u s t. M ix d e s ig n 8 s u p e rp a v e e x p . a p lu s . D u tie s w ill in c lu d e s am p lin g 8 te s tin g o f b itum in o u s p ro d u c ts , p ro v id in g re s u lts to th e p la n t s u p e rv is o r , m a in ta in in g re c o rd s 8 e q u ip . A v a lid d r iv e r 's lic e n s e is re q u ire d . Fu ll b e n e fit p a c k a g e T h is is a s e a s o n a l p o s itio n w / la y o f f f ro m a p p ro x im a te ly Dec. to m id A p r . M e d ic a l b e n e fits a re m a in ta in e d w h ile o n la y o ff. BARRETT PAVING M A TE R IA LS INC. 580 0 CHERRY HILL RD Y PS ILANT I, M l 4 8 1 9 8 - FA X 7 3 4 -4 8 3 -4 7 7 4 . EOE. C a rp e n te rs H e lp e r W a n te d Exp. p re fe rre d , m u s t h a v e g o o d d riv in g re c o rd 8 o w n t ra n s p o r ta tio n . Fax re s um e to : 7 34 -5 28 -9 6 11 . Lead R em o d e le r, R em o d e le r-G re a t p e o p le s k ills . G re a t w a g e s . Fax: 7 3 4 -6 7 7 -0 9 4 9 . 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W e are c u r re n t ly h ir in g k itc h e n p o s itio n s in c lu d in g ; R e s ta u ra n t C h e f C om e jo in o u r te am ! A p p ly in p e rs o n a t: 3 6 0 0 P lym o u th Rd. A n n A rb o r , 4 8 1 0 5 O r fa x y o u r re s um e to : 7 3 4 -7 6 1 -1 2 9 0 A ttn : HR E m a il: tp re b is h@ h ia n n a rb o r.c om ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Instructors - Philosophy (P a rt-tim e ) P o s itio n s a v a ila b le at W a s h te n a w C om m u n ity C o lle g e fo r th e Fall 200 8 s em e s te r (b e g in n in g S e p tem b e r 2, 2008). M a s te r 's d e g re e in area a n d te a c h in g e x p e rie n c e p re fe rre d . H o u r ly ra te is $ 47 .73 . Please em a il re s um e to G ro tr ia n@ w c c n e t.e d u WCC is a sm o k e fre e c am p u s A A /E E O /A D A ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ M A N AG ER , S u b w a y S a n d w ic h S h o p se ek s q u a lifie d M a n a g e r f o r its WCC lo c a tio n . FT, M o n - Fri. C om p e titiv e w a g e s , b e n e fits . A g re a t c a re e r o p p o r t u n i^ fo r p ro g re s s iv e in d iv id u a l. Fax re s um e to 7 3 4 -9 7 3 -3 5 3 3 S e rv e rs N e e d e d - B a n fie ld s East A p p ly in p e rs o n 3 1 4 0 P ac ka rd R d .. A n n A rb o r M l, 481()4 D o w n ta in M a in M a rtin i Bar 8 g r ill in B rig h to n N o w H ir in g E xp S e rv e rs . In q u ire w ith in M o n -S a t A fte r 4 pm . o r em a il in fo (© d o w n to w nm a in .c om Red Robin N o w h ir in g ! G re a t S e rv e rs , C o o k s , a n d E x p o s w a n te d . Fun e n v iro nm e n t. F le x ib le s c h e d u le s . O p e n In te rv ie w s W e d n e s d a y s 2 -4 p .m . (734) 7 9 4 -2 00 0 . Drivers IT STAFF - B2Bi (A n n A rb o r, M l) s e e k s : s o ftw a re e n g in e e r, s y s tem a n a ly s t, DB2 to c u s tom iz e a p p lic a tio n s u s in g s p e c ia l to o ls . J o b s ite s v a r io u s . R e q u ire M S /B S + 1-5 y rs e x p . Please a p p ly a t c a re e r s © b 2 b is o lu tlo n s .c om . YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED IT Technician I S h e rid a n B o o k s , an aw a rd w in n in g b o o k m a n u fa c tu re r, has a T e c h n ic ia n I o p e n in g in o u r In fo rm a tio n T e c h n o lo g y D e p a rtm e n t a s s is tin g in te rn a l users w /c om p u te r - re la te d p ro b lem s . S u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te s m u s t be p ro fic ie n t w ith s e ttin g up PCs a nd M A C s fo r u s e rs in c lu d in g in s ta llin g s o ft w a re a p p lic a tio n s 8 p e r ip h e ra ls . O th e r d u tie s in c lu d e m o n ito r in g d ata b a c k u p s , p r in te r m a in te n a n c e , te le c o m m u n ic a tio n s s u p p o r t, c a b lin g , d o c u m e n ta tio n 8 in fra s tru c tu re m o n ito r in g a p p lic a tio n s . A c u s to m e r s e r v ic e m e n t a l i t y , g o o d o r g a n iz a t io n a l s k ills , a n d A + c e r t i f ic a t io n a re re q u ir e d . 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This individual will be responsible for coulee instruction and development, assessment of learning in etliical reasoning, and outreach to kjcal conununify partners. Instruction will be primarily at the undergraduate level with secondary assignments at the Master degree level when needed. Research on business etliics practices or pedagogy is welcome. The candidate must have e.xpcrience in business ethics education at the college level and a graduate degree. A dcKtorate is preferred but not necessar>'. Emplovinent contract is renewable. Salary is competiti\'c. S p e c ia l P r o f e s s io n a l F a c u l t y A c a d e m i c D i r e c t o r f o r E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l S t u d ie s The Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a Special Professional faculty to seive as Academic Director for Entrepreneurial Studies starting in the summer of 2008. 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A p p ly in p e rs o n a t: W im s a tt B u ild in g M a te r ia ls 3 6340 V a n B o rn , W a y n e M r Maintenance Mechanic: 2nd a 3rd shift Invitation Only Engineering Open House at Terumo Heart Thursday, May 1,3 pm - 9 pm Terumo Heart, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the multibillion- dollar Terumo Medical Corporation with headquarters in Ann Arbor, Ml, manufactures, distributes, and markets high quality capital equipment and ■ consumable medical devices. Our commitment to total quality, next generation, design and manufacturing goes far beyond our ISO 13485 certification. Everyone at Terumo Heart understands that the quality of their work has a direct impact on the quality of peoples' lives. The result is an international team that takes great care, and great pride, in everything they do. 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Call Dave (248) 3 20 -2 50 6 Lawn Care A c c e p tin g a p p lic a tio n s fo r law n a n d la n d s c a p e te c h n ic ia n s . V is it w w w .tw in o a k s la n d s c a p e .biz fo r a p p lic a tio n fo rm . LAW N CARE- A c c e p tin g jo b a p p s . f o r s um m e r h e lp . E x p e rie n c e a p lu s . M u s t h ave g o o d d r iv in g re c o rd . 3 5 -4 0 h rs ./w k . (734) 6 63 -3 3 4 3 , e x t. 22 b tw n 9 a .m . & 4 p .m . Lawn C rew Foreman R e s p o n s ib le fo r c om - m e ric a l & c o n d o s ite m o w in g . Id e a l c a n d id a te w ill have a m in im um o f 2 y e a rs e x p e rie n c e le a d in g a law n c re w , b e s e lf m o tiv a te d , re lia b le , have v a lid d r iv e rs lic e n s e 8 a b le to w o r k b y y o u r s e lf w h e n n e e d e d . Y o u s h o u ld k n o w b a s ic m o w e r 8 e q u ip m e n t m a in te n a n c e ; b la d e s h a rp e n in g , o il c h a n g e s e tc . P o s itio n w ill b e s p lit b e tw e e n m o w in g s e v e ra l d a y s a w e e k 8 la n d s c a p in g se v e ra l d a y s a w e e k . Please c a ll 7 3 4 -2 1 6 -2 5 9 9 k jo n e s@ k e v in s la n d s c a p i --------------------------------------------- n g .c om , (734) 2 1 6 -2 5 9 9 E n v iro nm e n ta l w o rk . FT/ PT. M o n -F ri; 2 -1 0 :3 0 pm . _ $ 3 7 5 + /w k . C am p a ig n t ra in in g 8 b e n e fits . Call K a tie : 7 3 4 -2 2 2 -6 3 4 7 Leasing Consultant P/T C u stom e r Service Assistan t S h e rid a n B o o k s , Inc, an aw a rd w in n in g b o o k m a n u fa c tu re r c u r re n tly has an im m e d ia te n e e d fo r a C u s tom e r S e rv ic e A s s is ta n t in o u r A n n A rb o r lo c a tio n . M u s t b e c u s tom e r o rie n te d a n d o rg a n iz e d . A b le to w o r k in a te am a n d w o r k w e ll in a fa s t-p a c e d e n v iro nm e n t. H ig h to le ra n c e fo r s tre s s im p o r ta n t. 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M e c h a n ic a l p r in t in g e x p e r ie n c e a p lu s . C a n d id a te s m u s t d em o n s tra te g o o d m a th , a tte n tio n to d e ta il, m e c h a n ic a l, 8 re a d in g s k ills . A t T h om s o n -S h o re , w e o ffe r a w id e ra n g e o f b e n e fits , s om e o f w h ic h in c lu d e : H e a lth , D e n ta l, V is io n , 8 L ife C o v e ra g e , P aid V a c a tio n s /H o lid a y s , 1 00% E d u c a tio n a l R e im b u r s em e n t, D e p e n d e n t c a re /M e d ic a l F le x ib le S p e n d in g A c c o u n ts , 401 (k) Plan w ith E m p lo y e r M a tc h , E m p lo y e e S to c k O w n e r s h ip Plan. In te re s te d c a n d id a te s lo o k in g to b e g in a c a re e r w ith a te am -o r ie n te d c o m p a n y s h o u ld s u bm it an a p p lic a tio n (a v a ila b le o n o u r w e b s ite , th e H um a n R e s o u rc e p ag e) to : E m a il: tam m y p (§ ) ts h o re .c om , o r fa x : 7 3 4 -4 2 6 -6 2 3 3 , o r m a il; T h om s o n -S h o re , 7 3 0 0 W . J o y Rd, D e x te r, M l 4 8 1 3 0 EOE w w w .ts h o re .c o m M a s o n s , T e n d e rs , h a n d ym a n , c a rp e n te rs , ro o fe rs , s id e rs , s e c re ta rie s , s u b s 7 3 4 -2 6 0 -2 1 2 8 le a v e # OFFICE CLEANER, EXP. R e lia b le , R e s p o n s ib le . M o n -F ri, 1 0 pm -1 2 am . A n n A rb o r are a. $ 1 2 .5 0 /h r 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -1 6 2 4 . PIZ ZA DRIVERS PT/FT o p e n in g s , $ 7 5 -1 0 0 /d a y $ 7 .4 0 /h r p a id w e e k ly , g a s 8 t ip s p a id d a ily . M u s t h a v e c a r 8 in s u r a n c e , n o fe lo n ie s . PIZ ZA M A K ER S a ls o n e e d e d , $ 7 .1 5 -$ 8 /h r. C om e in fo r a p p lic a tio n Do n o t Ca ll! H u n g ry H o w ie s Pizza 2 15 S. F o rd B lvd . 7 3 4 -4 8 2 -0 5 2 2 4 p .m . u n til 12 a .m . Security Assistant Independent Contractors PLANT WORKER S a lin e A re a C h em ic a l Co. n e e d s p la n t la b o re r. Em a il re s um e to e r ic _ s g r® y a h o o .c om J-Ynn Arbor Disinct Library wwwjktdi.nrx A n n A rb o r D is tr ic t L ib ra ry , PT, d a y s /e v e s / w k n d s , 1 6-19 h rs a w e e k . M o n ito rs lib ra ry p ro p e r tie s ; g re e ts p a tro n s , v is ito rs , v e n d o rs , o p e ra te s sw itc h b o a rd , w r ite s re p o rts , p e r fo rm s s h ip p in g /re c e iv in g a c c e s s c o n tro l. H s /G E D 8 re la te d e x p e rie n c e d e s ire d . IBM c o m p u te r e x p w /W o rd 8 E x cel re q u ire d . $11.41 h r. EOE. A p p lic a tio n re q u ire d : P o s itio n # 0 8 -0 6 6 3 43 S. 5 th A v e . A n n A rb o r , M l 4 8 1 0 4 o r ' w w w .a a d l.o rg D e a d lin e A p r il 22. 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K n o w le d g e o f m ic ro w a v e e le c t ro n ic , fib e r o p tic s , H AM ra d io re p a ir is d e s ira b le . A s s o c ia te d e g re e in e le c t ro n ic s fie ld , o r e q u iv a le n t e x p e rie n c e , is re q u ire d . Em a il re s um e : c a re e rs@ p ic om e tr ix .c om o r fa x to 7 3 4 -8 6 4 -5 6 5 3 (p le ase in c lu d e "T e s t T e c h n ic ia n " In th e s u b je c t fie ld ) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Groundsperson F/T A p re m ie r p r o p e r ^ m gm t. c o . is lo o k in g fo r a G ro u n d s p e rs o n to w o r k fo r an A n n A rb o r a p t. c o m m u n ity . If y o u a re a s e lf-s ta r te r, a b le to lif t 50 lb s ., 8 e n jo y w o r k in g o u ts id e p le a s e a p p ly . S e n d /F a x re s um e 8 s a la ry re q u irem e n ts to : A n n A r b o r W o o d s A p a r tm e n t s 216 7 M e d fo rd A n n A rb o r , M l 4 8 1 0 4 Fax: (734) 9 7 1 -8 4 4 3 P h o n e : (734) 9 71-3101 E.O.E. A p rem ie r p ro p e r ty m g m t c o . is lo o k in g fo r a L ea s in g C o n s u lta n t to w o r k u p to 2 0 h rs /w k ., in c lu d in g s om e S at., fo r a n A n n A rb o r lu x u r y apt. c o m m u n ity . M u s t p o s s e s e x c e lle n t c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills , th e a b ility to c lo s e le ase s, 8 b e s k ille d in c o m p u te r s y s tem s . P re v io u s le a s in g /s a le s e x p e rie n c e p re fe rre d . S en d /F a x re s um e 8 s a la ry re q u irem e n ts to : P in e V a l le y 1521 P ine V a lle y B lvd . A n n A rb o r , M l 4 8 1 0 8 Fax: 7 3 4 -9 7 1 -0 1 1 4 P h o n e :7 3 4 -9 7 1 -5 2 1 0 E.O.E. M A IN T E N A N C E , P /T O f s id ew a lk s , flo w e r b e d s , p o o l a n d b o ile rs in A n n A rb o r c o n d om in ium c o m m u n ity s ta r tin g a t $ 1 5 .0 0 p e r h o u r. P h o n e : (734) 9 9 6 -5 5 9 7 , e -m a il e e ru o w l@ gm a il.c om Maintenance Tech W e a re a s tu d e n t h o u s in g p ro v id e r lo o k in g fo r a h ig h ly m o tiv a te d , te am p la y e r 8 h a rd w o rk in g INDEPEN DEN T m a in te n a n c e te c h . P re fe rre d s k ills a re : 3 -5 y rs e xp . w /a p t. m a in te n a n c e w /s o m e H V AC, e le c tr ic a l 8 p lum b in g b a c k g ro u n d . H a n d to o ls n e e d e d . M u s t h a v e t ra n s p o r ta tio n 8 be a b le to b e o n ca ll. H rly ra te $ 1 0 .0 0 /h r+ B e n e fits : h e a lth , d e n ta l 8 401 (k). T o b e c o n s id e re d s to p b y o r m a il re s um e to : U n iv e r s it y T o w e r s 5 36 S. F o re s t A v e . A n n A rb o r , M l 4 8 1 0 4 o r Em a il to : ___________________________ u to w e rs jo b@ a o l.c om ’ S E A S O N A L GRO U N D S p o s itio n f o r to w n h o u s e M i c o m m u n ity . G ro u n d s 8 lig h t m a in te n a n c e w o r k re q u ire d . Call 7 3 4 -9 9 6 - 1234 fo r m o re in fo . P rin tw e ll is lo o k in g fo r e x p e rie n c e d c u tte r o p e ra to rs f o r 2 n d a n d 3 rd S h ifts fo r o u r b in d e ry . W e a ls o h ave im m e d ia te o p e n in g s fo r 2 n d p re s sm e n in o u r s h e e t fe d d e p a r tm e n t fo r 2 n d a n d 3 rd s h ifts . W e o ffe r e x c e lle n t w a g e s 8 B e n e fits in c lu d in g C om p a n y m a tc h in g 4 0 1K . Fax re s um e to : 7 3 4 -9 4 2 -0 9 2 0 . Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach D e x te r C o m m u n ity S c h o o ls P lease ca ll A th le tic s 7 3 4 -4 2 4 -4 1 7 0 o r see o u r w e b s ite at h ttp ://w e b .d e x te r .k 1 2 m l. us W a n t to b e a m o d e l? Has a n y o n e e v e r s a id y o u s h o u ld b e o n e ? H e re 's y o u r s ta rt. 7 3 4 -7 1 4 -3 0 7 8 WRECKER DRIVER, FT. N ig h ts /w k n d s . C h a u ffe u r Lie. B e n e fits . T ria n g le T o w in g , 7 3 4 -7 6 1 -5 6 9 6 ANN ARBOR HOUSE CLEANERS U p to $ 1 0 /h o u r , c a r re q u ire d . 3901 B e s te c h , Y p s ila n ti. 7 3 4 -9 2 6 -0 0 4 1 . G re e n -V is io n O u td o o r S e rv ic e s lo o k in g fo r law n m a in te n a n c e la b o re rs . $ 8 -$ 1 0 /p e r h r. A s k fo r M ik e -7 3 4 -2 1 6 -1 1 0 4 For a Subscription C L INICA L A S S IS T A N T F o r b u s y m e d ic a l o ffic e . M u s t h a v e re lia b le t ra n s p o r ta tio n 8 b e w illin g to w o r k in b o th C h elsea a nd Y p s ila n ti o ffic e s . No e x p e rie n c e n e c e s s a ry , w ill tra in . Please fa x re s um e to 7 3 4 -4 8 2 -7 5 3 3 CLINICAL PHARMACY COORDINATOR F u ll-tim e d a y p o s itio n a v a ila b le a t Ch elsea C o m m u n ity H o s p ita l. 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M e d ic a l R e c e p t io n is t N e e d e d fu ll- t im e fo r O p h th a lm o lo g y G ro u p lo c a te d in Y p s ila n ti (A n n A rb o r ) . M u s t h a v e s tro n g s k ills in th e fo llo w in g a re as : p a tie n t re la tio n s , c o m m u n ic a tio n s , a n d be an e x c e lle n t te am p la y e r. P re fe r m e d ic a l o ffic e e x p e r ie n c e o f V/2 - 2 y rs . B e n e fit p ro g ram a nd 401 (k) a v a ila b le . Fax re s um e to 7 3 4 -5 7 2 -9 7 6 0 . N U R S E P R A C T IT IO N E R Im m e d ia te o p e n in g in p e d ia tr ic p ra c tic e , w K h o ffic e s in NW O h io 8 SE M ic h ig a n , fo r a P e d ia tric o r F am ily NP. F/T o r P/T, o u ts ta n d in g sa la ry , h e a lth b e n e fits , 401 (k). S om e e x p e rie n c e p re fe r re d , b u t n o t re q u ire d . Fo r im m e d ia te c o n fid e n tia l c o n s id e ra tio n . Fax re s um e to 4 1 9 -4 8 0 -8 4 3 5 . N u rs in g Contingent RN T h e U n iv e rs ity o f M ic h ig a n H e a lth S y s tem has an e x c e lle n t o p p o r tu n ity in th e A n n A rb o r am b u la to r y ca re c lin ic s fo r a c o n t in g e n t RN. M u s t h a v e c u r re n t M l lic e n s e , a t le a s t 2 y rs . RN e x p e r ie n c e in an am b u la to r y c a re s e ttin g o r d o c to r^ s o ffic e w ith id e a lly a d u lt, p e d ia tr ic a n d /o r OB/GYN p a tie n t p o p u la tio n s . Exc e lle n t p ro b le m s o lv in g /p r io r it iz a t io n , c om m u n ic a t io n , te am w o r k a n d k e y b o a rd in g s k ills n e e d e d . C a n d id a te m a y a p p ly to : A m b u la - to r v Care S e rv ic e s A d - n iin is t ra tio n , A ttn .; M e lis s a T., N u rs e A d m in is t ra tio n 2 6 0 0 G re e n Road, S u ite 1 50A, B o x 0790, A n n A rb o r , M l 4 8 1 0 5 ; Fax: 7 3 4 -6 4 7 -3 2 7 3 ; em a il ACS - J o b s@ m e d .u m ic h .e d u . 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University of Michigan Health System P ra c tic e M a n a g em e n t C o o rd in a to r /D is c h a rg e P la n n in g RNs T h e U n iv e rs ity o f M ic h ig a n H e a lth S y s tem , o ne o f th e m o s t a d v a n c e d a c a d em ic a n d h e a lth c a re o rg a n iz a tio n s , is s e e k in g fu ll- tim e , p a r t- tim e o r c o n tin g e n t P ra c tic e M a n a g em e n t C o o rd in a to r s / D is c h a rg e P la n n in g RNs. A BSN d e g re e is re q u ire d , as w e ll as c u r re n t RN lic e n s e in th e S ta te o f M ic h ig a n . T h e q u a lifie d c a n d id a te w ill h a v e fiv e y e a rs ' n u r s in g e x p e r ie n c e , th re e o f w h ic h in c lu d e n u r s in g m a n a g e m e n t o r c a se m a n a g e m e n t e x p e rie n c e . RNs m u s t a ls o h a v e tw o y e a rs ’ e x p e rie n c e as a d is c h a rg e p la n n e r o r h om e c a re e x p e rie n c e . S o lid c o m p u te r s k ills a n d s u p e r io r c o m m u n ic a tio n a n d a n a ly tic a l s k ills are d e s ira b le . F am ilia r ity w ith DRGs, u tiliz a tio n re v ie w a n d c o m p le x c a re c o o rd in a tio n /c a re fa c ilita tio n a re a p lu s . C e rtific a tio n in ca se m a n a g e m e n t h ig h ly d e s ira b le . T o le a rn m o re a b o u t th is p o s itio n p le a s e c o n ta c t: P ris c illa M a z u re k ; Phone: 7 3 4 -6 1 5 -8 1 5 9 ; F a x ; 7 3 4 -9 3 6 -9 6 9 8 ; Em a il: p rism a z u@ m e d .um ic h .e d u . In te re s te d a p p lic a n ts ca n a ls o a p p ly o n lin e at u m jo b s .o rg to J o b ID 15506. A d d it io n a l p o s itio n a v a ila b le fo r P ra c tic e M a n a g em e n t N u rs in g S u p e rv is o r, p le a s e a p p ly o n lin e to J o b ID 16581. A n o n -d is c r im in a to ry , a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n em p lo y e r. 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Please s e n d a re s um e to ; C O M M U N IT Y CARE SERVICES 2 61 84 W e s t O u te r Dr L in c o ln Park, M l 4 8 1 4 6 Fax: 3 1 3 -3 8 9 -7 5 1 5 E m a il: d fe n w ic k@ c om c a re s e rv .o rg GENERAL OFFICE HELP P/T in A n n A rb o r c o m p u te r lite ra te , a ttn to d e ta il. Call 7 3 4 -6 6 2 -3 5 0 7 b e tw e e n 9 am -4 pm . G e n e ra l O ffic e T y n e r F u rn itu re h as a fu ll o r p a r t- tim e e n try - le v e l p o s itio n a v a ila b le in o u r g e n e ra l o ffic e fo r a m a tu re , s e lf-m o tiv a te d p e r s o n . A p o s itiv e a ttitu d e , g o o d p h o n e s k ills a nd c o m p u te r e x p e rie n c e a p lu s . C om p e titiv e w a g e . C lo s e d S u n d a y s . Please a p p ly in p e rs o n a t 390 0 S. S ta te St. A n n A rb o r . 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R e q u ire s M a s te r 's le v e l d e g re e in re la te d m e n ta l h e a lth fie ld w ith LM SW , LPC, o r LLP. F/T, w ith b e n e fits . S u b a b u se e x p e rie n c e is s t ro n g ly d e s ire d . S e n d re s um e ; C O M M U N IT Y CARE SERVICES 2 6 1 8 4 W e s t O u te r Dr L in c o ln Park, M l 4 8 1 4 6 Fax: 3 13 -3 8 9 -7 5 1 5 E m a il: d fe n w ic k ® c om c a re s e rv .o rg S O C IA L W O R K E R S C o o r d in a t o r C o n rrm u n ity M e n ta l H e a lth A g e n c y is s e e k in g q u a lifie d a p p lic a n ts fo r o u r H om e le s s R e s o u rc e A C T T e am . R e q u ire s M a s te rs in re la te d m e n ta l h e a lth fie ld w ith LM SW . LPC o r LLP as w e ll as 2 y rs p s y c h ia tric , s u b a b u s e 8 s u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e . FT, b e n e fits . 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Fax c o v e r le tte r 8 re s um e to : 7 3 4 -9 1 3 -0 0 2 9 .____________ R E C E P T IO N IS T E x c e lle n t w r itte n /v e rb a l c o m m u n ic a t io n s k ills 8 s tro n g o rg a n iz a tio n a l 8 c u s to m e r s e rv ic e s k ills . E x p e rie n c e d w ith W o rd , 8 O u tlo o k . S e n d re s um e w ith s a la ry re q u irem e n ts to : A ll S e a s o n G u tte rs , P.O. B o x 2 2 8 5 , A n n A r b o r, M l 4 8 1 0 6 . Fax: 7 34 - 4 2 6 -7 9 6 1 ._________________ RECEPTIONST/ LAW OFFICE A SS T . D o w n to w n A n n A rb o r la w f irm se e k s in d iv id u a l w / c o lle g e d e g re e to p ro v id e s u p p o r t in b u s y litig a tio n p ra c tic e . E x c e lle n t w r it in g 8 v e rb a l s k ills re q u ire d . M u s t h a v e p o s itiv e a ttitu d e . F/T, b e n e fits .7 3 4 -6 6 3 - 7 5 5 0 w w w .n a c h t la w .c o m WO R D PROCESSOR w / la w o ffic e e x p . re q u ire d . 9 04 -W P M , 8 h e a v y d ic ta tio n . 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D a y -to - d a y a c tiv itie s in c lu d e d e ta ile d c o m m u n ic a tio n w ith h o s p ita ls , in d e p e n d e n t p h y s ic ia n a s s o c ia tio n s , in s u ra n c e c o m p a n ie s , p ro fe s s io n a l s o c ie tie s a n d o th e r b u s in e s s c o a litio n s . S p e c ific d u tie s in c lu d e a n a ly s is o f v a r io u s re p o rts , g ra p h s a n d c h a r ts w ith in th e c om p a n y , a lo n g w ith s c h e d u lin g , fo rm a tt in g a n d p re p a rin g p a c k e ts fo r h ig h -le v e l, c o rp o ra te . c lie n ts . S e n d re s um e a n d c o m p le te c o n ta c t in fo rm a tio n f o r a t le a s t th re e p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s to : HR D e p t-A 2 , P.O. B o x 9 50 , East Lansin g , M l 4 8 8 2 6 -0 9 5 0 . 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M u s t b e a b le to w o r k e v e n in g s a n d w e e k e n d s . P ro v id in g e x c e lle n t c u s to m e r s e r v ic e a m u s t . P le a s e a p p ly in p e r s o n a t 5 9 0 A u to M a ll D r. N o c a lls p le a s e B o o k k e e p e r /d a ta E n try . N. C h e lse a a re a. 2- 3 h r s /d a y 5 d a y s /w k . (734) 3 5 5 -2 6 6 0 . Find it Here! In the classifieds. C le a n in g P e rs o n , e v e s M o n -F ri, 3 h rs n ig h tly , $ 8 .5 0 /h r. O w n tra n s p o r ta tio n . 734 -9 96 -0 0 91 UMPIRES NEEDED A n n A rb o r C o m m u n ity E d u c a tio n 8 R e c re a tio n D e pt, is c u r re n t ly s e e k in g e x p e rie n c e d s o ftb a ll 8 b a s e b a ll um p ire s . G am e s ta k e p la c e on e v e n in g s 8 w e e k e n d s . M o n d a y -S u n d a y . Pay is $ 2 0 -$ 5 o p e r g am e . In te re s te d a p p lic a n ts s h o u ld c o n ta c t Rick at 9 9 4 -2 3 0 0 e x t. 5 32 09 NO LATER TH A N FRIDAY, APRIL18. EO E /A A E m p lo y e r. C re a tiv e D ir e c to r / S e n io r C o m m u n ic a t io n s M a n a g e r M ic h ig a n S ta te U n iv e rs ity 's d iv is io n o f U n iv e rs ity R e la tio n s is s e e k in g an e x p e rie n c e d c re a tiv e d ire c to r . T h e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill b e a d e p t a t in te g ra tin g m a rk e tin g a n d c om m u n ic a tio n s tra te g ie s a n d m e s s a g e s in to c re a tiv e w o rk , b o th w r it te n a n d v is u a l, a n d w ill h ave d em o n s tra te d s u c c e s s in le a d in g a nd e n e rg iz in g c re a tiv e te am s to p ro d u c e e x c e lle n t re s u lts . T h is p o s itio n w ill s u p e rv is e th e d e s ig n a n d w r it in g te am a nd p ro v id e c re a tiv e d ire c tio n fo r b o th u n iv e rs ity - le v e l a n d d e p a r tm e n tle v e l p ro je c ts in a v a r ie ty o f m e d ia , in c lu d in g p r in t a n d W e b /n e w m e d ia . T h e p o s itio n w ill be re s p o n s ib le fo r s e ttin g p r io ritie s a nd p la n n in g w o r k f lo w . T h e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill h a v e a m in im um o f fiv e y e a rs o f e x p e rie n c e as a c re a tiv e d ire c to r , o v e rs e e in g b o th d e s ig n a n d c o p y w r it in g , c om b in e d w ith a m in im um o f fiv e y e a rs o f d e s ig n e x p e rie n c e , p re fe ra b ly in an a g e n c y o r h ig h e r e d u c a tio n e n v iro n m e n t. T h is p o s itio n is a w o rk in g s u p e rv is o r a nd w ill h ave s om e in d iv id u al d e s ig n re s p o n s ib ilitie s . F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n a n d to a p p ly , g o to jo b s .m s u .e d u , a n d re fe r to p o s tin g # 2 2 0 3 C a n d id a te s s h o u ld s u bm it an a p p lic a tio n , c o v e r le tte r, a n d re s um e w ith re fe re n ce s to M S U H um a n Res o u rc e s . A p p lic a tio n s w ill be a c c e p te d th ro u g h A p r il 28. 200 8. M S U is an a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n , e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity em p lo y e r. MARKETING HEALTHCARE A n n A rb o r f irm s e e k in g h a n d s -o n m a rk e tin g p e rs o n . Plan a n d Im p le m e n t D ire c t M a il M a rk e tin g p ro g ram s . A d m in is te r A dW o rd s a n d Press Releases. T ra c k all c o n ta c ts , in q u ir ie s , le ad s a n d p ro p o s a ls b y u s in g ' c om p a n y 's C u s tom e r R e s o u rc e M a n a g em e n t s y s tem . M a rk e tin g e x p e rie n c e re q u ire d . Em a il c o v e r le tte r a nd re s um e to s e rv ic e@ u n iv a l-m e d .c om A ttn : R e c ru itin g o r fa x to 8 0 0 -3 8 2 -8 6 1 1 . N o n p r o f i t H o u s in g C o m p lia n c e S p e c ia lis t R e s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e d a ta m a n a g em e n t a nd re p o r t p re p a ra tio n fo r fu n d e r s a nd re g u la to r y a g e n c ie s re la te d to te n a n t in c om e c e r tific a tio n , re n t c o lle c tio n , b illin g , a n d o th e r c om p lia n c e is su e s . M u s t h a v e e x c e lle n t c o m p u te r s k ills , a tte n tio n to d e ta il, a nd lo v e o f d a ta . C om p e titiv e s a la ry a n d b e n e fits . S e n d re s um e to : A v a lo n H o u s in g , 6 03 W . H u ro n , A n n A rb o r , M l 4 8 1 0 3 A tte n tio n : P e rs o n n e l. E qu a l O p p o r tu n ity E m p lo y e r. P RO JEC T / D E V E LO PM EN T MG R If y o u h a v e a p ro v e n tra c k re c o rd o f su c c e s s in m e d ic a l 8 /o r c o m m e r c ia l p ro je c t d e v e lo p m e n t, w e h a v e an e x c it in g p o s itio n fo r y o u . T h e p o s itio n re q u ire s c o o r d in a tio n 8 s u p e rv is io n o f th e c o n s tru c tio n p ro c e s s f ro m c o n c e p tu a l d e v e lo pm e n t s ta g e th ro u g h fin a l c o n s tru c tio n , a s s u rin g p ro je c t is c om p le te d o n tim e 8 w ith in b u d g e t. S u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill h a v e B a c h e lo r 's d e g re e in c o n s tru c tio n s c ie n c e , c o n s tru c tio n m gm t, c iv il e n g in e e rin g , o r e q u iv a le n t e x p e rie n c e . W e o ffe r e x c e lle n t b e n e fits 8 p a y c om m e n s u ra te w ith e x p e rie n c e . R e s um e 8 s a la ry re q u irem e n ts to : S u n n y b r o o k e D e v e lo p m e n t 8 M a n a g e m e n t , L LC 1180 N. 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SUVs Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Services Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Domestic Automobiles Import Automobiles Mechanical Repair and Towing Repairable Vehicles Sports Cars SUV's Trailers Trucks Truck and Car Parts Vans and Buses Vehicles Wanted Antique and Classic Vehicles F o rd H e rita g e T -B ird '6 9 - 2 d o o r, 7 5K m l, o rig . p a in t m id n ig h t o rc h id w /b la c k to p 8 in te r io r . $ 9 ,0 0 0 . Ca ll a fte rn o o n s (734) 4 82-7791 S ATU R N ION 3 '0 7 - 1 8,5 00 m i., e x c e lle n t c o n d ., p o w e r w in d o w s , d o o rs , s u n ro o f. $ 11 ,90 0. Call (517) 7 6 4 -2 60 3 . Import Automobiles Too new ^ for photo! % A C U R A TL -S '0 2 - S h a rp ! 29 MPG h w y , le a th e r, n e w tire s , 103K. $ 12 ,50 0. Call 7 3 4 -2 3 9 -4 6 4 1 . H O N D A ACCORD EX '0 0 C o u p e , V6, Red, 104K, LO A D E D ! 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W e ll m a in ta in e d $5,6 95 . (7 3 4)6 9 7-51 42 . M A Z D A P ro te g e D X 02 S ilv e r, 53K m i, a u to , g o o d c o n d it io n , $ 6,2 00 . m o rn in g h@ y a h o o .c om (7 3 4)4 2 9-49 56 20 Cars U n d e r $ 3 ,0 0 0 F In a n c In g /F IA V o u c h e rs 7 3 4 -4 8 4 -0 5 0 8 F o rd E s c o r t ZX 2 '9 9 127K, b la c k , m o v in g m u s t s e ll! $ 2 5 0 0 /b e s t 7 3 4 -8 4 6 -8 4 0 5 FORD E x p lo re r '9 5 - 165K, 2 d o o r, a u to , fa ir c o n d it io n , W h ite , V -6 , 4W D , Runs g o o d . $ 1 ,2 0 0 o r b e s t o ffe r. 7 3 4 -3 3 0 -5 3 7 6 . FORD M U S T A N G '9 6 - II, 9 3 ,4 6 5 m i., m e c h . s o u n d , lo ts o f n e w p a rts $ 2 8 9 5 . 7 3 4 -4 7 8 -0 3 4 3 F o rd T em p o '9 0 - N ew w a te r p um p , b a tte ry , o il, tra n s f lu id s c le a n . G o o d g a s sa v e r. $ 1 5 0 0 /b e s t. (734) 2 5 5 -0 0 0 3 ___________ GMC S e rria 1500 '9 4 171K m ile s , a u to , 8 c y l, 2W D , A BS , A ir, c ru is e c o n t ro l, to w p ac ka ge . M o to r re p la c e d a t 141K. D o c um e n te d re p a irs to : c o o lin g , a lte rn a to r, lo w e r b a ll jo in ts , b ra k e s , o th e r. Has c a p 8 b e d lin e r. N e e d s n e w ta ilg a te $ 25 00 . (734) 320 -7 23 7 M e rc u ry S a b le GS '9 6 - S ilv e r, n e w tire s , 148K., ru n s w e ll, n ic e c o n d . $ 1,9 95 . 7 3 4 -3 5 5 -6 1 4 5 . MERCURY TO P A Z '91 L o o k s G re a t! n e e d s tra n s $ 1 7 0 0 . (7 3 4)6 4 9-26 31 . S AA B 9 -3 ARC '0 4 , 64K, 4 d r, a u to . G re y e x t/in t, A BS , h td s e ats , le a th , su n , $ 1 3 ,7 0 0 . 4 y r w a rr, h w y m ile s , m o tiv a te d s e lle r! (734) 6 6 2 -9 9 2 1 . Domestic Automobiles P R E - O W N E D S u p e rio r C a d illa c L iv in g s to n County's ONLY C e rtifie d Used C a d illa c D e aler! Superiorcadillacgmc.com Or c a ll to d a y a t (800) 472-1627 C h e v y M o n te C a rlo SS '0 1 - Pace c a r, lim ite d ed. H e a te d le a th e r seats. $ 1 1 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 -4 1 7 -0 4 3 0 CHEVY M o n te C a rlo SS '0 3 - $ 9,0 00 . Im m a c u la te . W e ll m a in ta in e d (8 1 0)5 9 9-00 89 . CHRYSLER PT CRUISER '0 6 L im ite d Ed. - L ea the r, lo a d e d , e x c e lle n t c o n d . $ 1 3 ,00 0. 7 3 4 -6 4 6 -3 0 4 0 CHRYSLER S e b rin g '01 4 d o o r, e x c e lle n t c o n d it io n , s u n ro o f, $ 63 00 . (734) 6 6 3 -5 7 0 0 ._________ FORD CO NTO UR '9 9 6 1 K m ile s , 4 d r, 5 -s p e e d , g o o d c o n d itio n , RED e x te r io r , GREY in te r io r , 6 c y lin d e r , 2WD, 3 FAFP 6 6L 1XM 10 61 1 1 A BS , A ir , a llo y w h e e ls , b u c k e t se a ts , CD, c ru is e c o n t ro l, p o w e r lo c k s 8 w in d o w s , t ilt , $ 37 00 . GREAT D A ILY DRIVER w h s jr2 7@ c om c a s t.n e t, (734) 4 8 2 -8 5 5 9 .__________ F o rd F o c u s '0 0 - 5 s p d , 6 8K , $ 3 9 0 0 . E s c o rt '9 9 $ 2 9 0 0 . 7 3 4 -6 6 9 -4 4 3 3 . F o rd F o c u s '0 2 O n ly 29K, p o w e r , m in t, $ 7 9 0 0 . 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -7 5 3 3 . F o rd F o c u s '0 2 O n ly 29K, p o w e r , m in t, $ 7 9 0 0 . 7 3 4 -3 3 0 -7 5 3 3 . FORD T a u ru s SE w a g o n 9 9 198 50 0 h w y , ru n s g re a t! N o ru s t, w e llm a in ta in e d , v e ry c le a n . A ll p o w e r , n e w tire s , air, s u p e r s o u n d , c o m fo r t p k g , to w p k g , n ic e rid e l $ 3 2 0 0 . (7 3 4)2 7 7-32 47 . F o rd T a u ru s S ta tio n W a g o n SE '0 3 - 57K, $ 78 00 . 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -2 7 5 2 . F o rd T a u ru s '0 3 - S ilv e r, 4 d r, 22K m i, $ 6600. 7 3 4 -6 6 5 -5 6 6 5 M e rc u ry M ila n P rem ie r '0 7 - V6, 2 4 ,0 0 0 m ile s , lo a d e d : a u to . D a rk G ra y (A llo y ) e x te r io r . Dark C h a rc o a l in te r io r , 4W D , su n ro o f, h e a te d seats, le a th e r, s a te llite ra d io (fre e 2 y rs ) $ 1 6 ,9 0 0 . J e ff 7 3 4 -2 6 0 -0 0 9 8 O ld sm o b ile 8 8 LS '9 6 - V6, 3 8 0 0 e n g in e , fu lly lo a d e d , ru n s e x c ., 28 MPG, 1 0 2 K m i., $ 3,9 50 . (517) 6 7 3 -5 1 2 0 T o y o ta C am ry '9 9 - V6, G o ld e n , 97K, a u to , CD, ABS, n e w b ra k e s . $60 50 . 7 3 4 -6 4 5 -6 7 7 2 /3 1 6 -2 6 3 8 . Volvo S60 '04 $ 10 ,90 0. 7 3 4 -6 6 9 -4 4 3 3 . SPRIII6IAS SPRUNG a t S E S I S u b a ru O u tb a c k '9 9 A u to $ 2 9 0 0 . H o n d a C iv ic '9 6 5- s p d $ 14 00 . 7 3 4 -6 6 9 -4 4 3 3 T o y o ta C am ry '9 0 - 5 s p d , d riv e s w e ll, a ll p o w e r, $ 12 50 . 7 3 4 -6 0 4 -0 8 9 9 C h e v y C am a ro '9 9-$1 50 0 30 m o re c a rs a va il. A -J a x A c tio n A uto ,* 1702 E. M ic h ig a n . 7 3 4 -3 6 8 -3 8 9 7 $ 5 0 0 ! P o lic e Im p o u n d s ! H o n d a f rom $ 5 0 0 F o r lis tin g s : 8 0 0 -6 1 9 -3 7 9 0 x 2 2 7 5 F o rd T a u ru s SES '0 4 2 4V s ilv e r s u n ro o f m in t 4 0K $ 8900. 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -2 7 5 2 . P o n tia c G ra n d P rix GT '0 5 4 0K b la c k le a th e r ro o f $ 1 2 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -7 5 3 3 . Sale Prices on Q u a lity Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 6 0 y e a r Reputationl '02 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 7 pass, leather, heated seats .......................$8,495 '02 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 6 disc CD, moon, leather, V8, FW D ............... $8,995 '00 LINCOLN LS Auto, sunroof, CD, heated seats............... $9,500 '03 OOOGERAM1500SLT Auto, air, V8. clean.. $9,950 '02 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Emerald green, low mllea^, beauty, must seel. $10,900 '03 MERCURY GRANO MAROUIS LTD EDITION Ash gold, all the options. 3 8 Km i........... $10,900 '05 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS Arizona beige, 1 owner beauty, ITKmileS...... $13,900 '04 MAZDA B 3000 EXT CAB Pick Up 39K, black, auto... Was$12,995, NOW. $11,995 04 FORD FREESTAR LTD 1 owner, loaded w/options, ready for the road.. $13,500 06 MAZDA 5 Sunlight silver, auto, balance of factory warranty... $14,995 '05 MERCURY MONTEREY 7 pass., low mileage, beauty............ $15,900 06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER AWD, tundra with tan leather, moon, CD, custom top, 25K m i................ $16,500 '06 FORD EXPLORER 4x4,V6,auto...... $16,500 '07 MERCURY MIUN PREMIER Auto, 4 cy., great gas mileage....... $16,900 '06 MAZDA TRIBUTE Auto, air, just 13K mi $16,900 '06 FORD FREESTYLE Light tundra, leather. 7 pass, 2 6 K m i........... $16,900 06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER White exterior w/black top 6 black leather, just 11K m i................ $16,900 07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded, 1 owner, leather & all the options, save thousands.........$16,900 05 HONDA ELEMENT Auto, 4WD, rear sunroof, 32K miles, cleani..... $16,900 06 MERCURY MONTEGO Auto, FWD, all power, 5K miles............. $17,900 '04 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ULTIMATE Autumn red. 1 owner, 31K miles............... $17,900 '06 MERCURY MARINER Auto, all power, like new ... ................... $17,900 '04 LINCOLN LS V8, auto, moon, leather, chrome wheels, 17K mi................. $17,900 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Auto, AWD, leather, moon, 6 discCD, 14Kmi . .$17,900 '06 LINCOLN ZEPHYR Chrome wheels, moon, leather, 12K mi........ $21,900 DEMO SALE OPEN Mon. & Thurs. t ill 9 pm; Tues., Wed.. Frl. t ill 6 pm; Sat. 9 • 3 Lincoln-MePGiiry Mazda Ypsllanti (734) 482-7133 950 East Mictiigan Ave US 1 2-10 minutes from A2. ____________2S42324-OI A L F A ROMEO '8 7 - SpF d e r V e lo c e , re d , b la c k in t., n o ru s t, ru n s g re a t. $ 5 9 0 0 /b e s t 5 1 7 -4 1 4 -9 9 5 2 CHEVY CORVETTE '8 4 - Red c o u p e , 6 2K , A u to , g la s s to p , 1 o w n e r, $ 1 2 ,9 0 0 . (734) 4 2 4 -9 8 4 5 We are proud to use recycled newsprint RE-USE THE NEWS BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX '0 7 - 6 ,2 0 0 m l, a u to , m e d g ra y e x te r io r , g ra y c lo th in te r io r . (734) 6 4 6 -4 0 5 9 . C h e v y T ra ilb la z e r LT '0 7 - 4 X 4 , lo a d e d , ta k e o v e r lease. $ 3 3 6 /m o . (734) 4 8 1 -1 7 5 8 D o d g e D u ra n g o '0 5 - 4 x 4 , A /C , p o w e r , 38K, $ 1 0 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -2 5 1 4 F o rd E scap e '0 3 - 9 2K m ile s , 4 d o o r, a u tom a tic , g o o d c o n d itio n , g ra y e x te r io r , g ra y in te r io r , 6 c y lin d e r s , 2W D , A BS , A ir, a la rm , b u c k e t s e ats , CD, c ru is e c o n t ro l, p o w e r lo c k s , p o w e r seats, p o w e r w in d o w s , tilt, $ 7 0 0 0 . 7 3 4 -2 5 5 -8 8 5 3 . H o n d a CRV '0 6 - 4 7K m i. Exc. c o n d . N e w tire s . L o a d e d . $ 1 8 ,5 0 0 /0 8 0 . 7 3 4 -2 6 0 -0 1 0 6 J e e p G ra n d C h e ro k e e '0 5 4 x 4 A /C CD p o w e r 4 0K $ 1 2 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 -3 2 0 -2 5 1 4 . N is s a n P a th f in d e r SE '9 9 L o a d e d , m o o n ro o f, B ose . Cle a n & R e lia b le ! $ 6 4 5 0 /b e s t 7 3 4 -4 3 9 -3 4 7 7 TO Y O T A HIGHLAN DER '0 2 8 3K m ile s , 4 d o o r , autom a t ic , g o o d c o n d itio n , 4 c y lin d e rs , AW D , $ 1 1 ,2 0 0 . (734) 6 6 2 -8 9 3 8 . Trailers TRITO N 1 6 'A lu m in um T ra ile r - Y e a r o ld T r ito n A T V t ra ile r s to re d in d o o rs . U s e d tw ic e . S p a re T ire . 4 -w h e e l b ra kes , ja c k , ram p , e tc . $ 2 ,5 9 0 . (7 3 4 )4 7 6-70 89 . FORD F250 SUPER D U T Y 03 7 0 ,0 0 0 m ile s , 4 d o o r, a u tom a tic , e x c e lle n t c o n d it io n , RED e x te r io r , GRA Y in te r io r , 8 c y lin d e rs , 4W D , A B S , A ir, ra d io /c a s s e tte , CD, c ru is e c o n t ro l, p o w e r lo c k s , p o w e r w in d o w s , t ilt , to w p a c k a g e , $ 14 ,50 0. s a ra h d .d u s ty s c o l@ s b c g l o b a l.n e t, (7 3 4)4 7 8-26 05 . Vans and Buses D o d g e G ra n d Ca ra van S X T '0 7 - 7 p a s s ., lo a d e d , a ll p o w e r , CD, c le an . $ 1 3 ,4 0 0 . (734) 302 -4 41 9 F o rd O n e s ta r LX '9 9 - V6, 3 .8 , fu lly lo a d e d , f r o n t & re a r a ir, CD, 9 9K m i., e x c . c o n d . $ 4 ,9 5 0 . (5 1 7 )6 7 3 -5 1 2 0 Honda Odyssey '03 $ 1 0 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 -6 6 9 -4 4 3 3 . 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(810) 227-1171 G E N E B U T M A N FO R D 2 1 0 5 W a s h te n aw 734 -4 82 -8 5 81 VARSITY FORD 3 4 8 0 J a c k s o n Rd. 7 3 4 -9 9 6 -2 3 0 0 S a tu r n O f A n n A r b o r s a tu rn o fa n n a rb o r .c om (734) 7 69-3991 D u n n in g S u b a ru 3771 J a c k s o n , A n n A rb o r 7 3 4 -6 6 2 -3 4 4 4 BILL CRISPIN C H E V R O L E T S a lin e /A n n A rb o r 734 -4 29 -9 4 81 JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 7 69 -1 20 0 350 0 J a c k s o n Rd. D u n n in g T o y o t a 3745 J a c k s o n , A n n A rb o r 7 3 4 -9 9 7 -7 6 0 0 CHELSEA CHEVY GRA SS LAKE CHEVY (734) 4 7 5 -8 6 6 3 L a F o n ta in e C h e v r o le t w w w .th e fa m ily d e a l.c o m D e x te r /A n n A rb o r 7 3 4 -4 2 6 -4 6 7 7 BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 4 9 4 -6 1 0 0 S e s i L in c -M e r c -V o lv o w w w .s e s im o to rs .c om 7 3 4 -6 6 8 -6 1 0 0 8 1 0 - 4 9 4 - 6 1 0 0 • 8294 W. G rand River - at 1-96 • Exit 145 www.brightonhonda.com All pricing and payments + tax, title, license, destination, w ith approved credit. Civic lease 24 mos. term, 12K mpy, Fit lease 36 mos. 12K mpy, Ridgleline 36 mos. 12K mpy. Prices valid through 5/31/08. 2569011-02 Eoo ( / > o CO CO S h o p lo c a l . B u y L o c a l THE LIVINGSTON » COMMUNITY N E W S t B A V g P C D D P E g • I m o o r f C e n t e r • 2 5 7 5 S . S ta te , Ann A rb o r 7 3 4 .7 6 1 .3 2 0 0 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:00 Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 Sat. 1 0 :0 0 -4 :0 0 '0 5 A lfD l A4 - Gray, 40K .6 speed. AWD. m o o n .le a th e r , c e r t if ie d ............................................. $21,990 ‘05 HONDA C IV IC LX - Special e d itio n , re d , c e rtifie d , 5 s p e e d ,4 !K ,a U o y s .......................$14,990 ‘02 AUDI A6 - Blue, 65K, AWD, m o o n , le ath er, a llo y s ..................................................................... $16,990 ‘05 HONDA C IV IC VALUE SEDAN - B la ck, 33K, auto, FWD, C e rtifie d ....................................$14,990 I ‘9 8 B M W 3 2 8 i-W h ite ,9 7 K ,5 s p e e d ,le a th e r ,s u n ro o f,A B S ,a U o y s .........................................$9,490 ‘00 HONDA ACCORD L X - 5 sp d, FWD, b lu e , 60K, c ru is e , t i l t ..................................................... $4,990 05 HONDA ACCORD EX - G reen, 39K, FWD, auto , ABS, le ath er, m o o n , a llo y s ...................$17,990 ‘03 HYU N D AI SANTA FE - S p o rt, 54K, b la c k ,a u to , aU o y s ............................................................ $8,990 '0 4 HONDA ACCORD l.X -G ra y ,3 8 K ,a u lo ,F W D ,c e r t if ie d ,A B S .............................................$16,490 '0 2 JAG U A R X T Y P E -S ilv e r ,9 2 K ,AW D ,a u to ,le a th e r,m o o n ......................................................$11,990 ‘05 HONDA ACCORD LX - Tan, 37K, c e rtifie d , a uto, A B S ............................................................ $16,990 ‘99 MERCURY SABLE LS - Gray, 98K, a uto , FWD, h i l l p o w e r ................................................... $4,990 ‘05 HON DA ACCOR D LX - W h ite , a uto , 30K, FWD, c e rtifie d , A B S ...........................................$16,990 '0 1 V W PASSAT GLS - B la ck, 79K, FWD, ABS, m o o n , a llo y s ....................................................... $9,990 ‘05 HONDA ACCORD LX - G reen, 48K, auto, FWD, ABS, c e r t if ie d ...........................................$16,490 ‘01 VW PASSAT GLS - SUver, 1 lOK, FWD, le ath er, ABS, m o o n ...................................................... $8,990 ‘00 HONDA C IV IC EX - Black, 79K, a uto, m o o n , n ice m p g ! .......................................................... $9,490 '9 8 VOLVO V 70 AWD - Silver, 98K, ABS, le ath er, m o o n , a llo y s .......................................... $9,990 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 1 8 , 2 0 0 8 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S I F I E D S ! B 9 • Im o o r t C e n t e r [ M M i f l ? t o t o / i f f i a ? j j r r ? mmm toattozz H U G E S A I E O N A L L R E M A IN IN G ‘0 ? A C C O R D S & O D Y S S E Y S M O I M D A (0 '08CIVICIX SEDAN Auto M 6 8 5 5 or Lease For 3 6 MO. MO. ‘2467 due at signing '08 ODYSSEY EX 2 5 7 5 S . S t a t e , A n n A r b o r 734-761-3200 www.howardcooperhonda.com H G A V r a i? • liT tD o r t Center • ^ 2 0 2 3 9 or Lease For 3 6 MO. MO. ‘1816 due at signing Lease plus tax. 12,000 miles per /ear, zero secxirtty deposit, plus doc., acquisition & destination Sale pric» on in Stock unrts only. '* Plus destination, tax & license. With approved credit. Expires 4-30-08. A L L 2 0 0 8 N E W B E E T L E S 0 % F IN A N C IN G Ask for details. H 9 1 8 1 '08 ACCORD SEDAN LX Sign & Drive '~~7 Zero Money of Pocket Auto I S o i n J l a j _ — — 4 8 MO. MO. RED TAG SALE ON D E M O S ^ REMAINING ^07 MODELS '07 ACCORD LX CPE 5SPD Stk. # H37882.........Was $21,070 NOW $19,246.91 '07ACCORDLX4DRAUTOStk.#H37622.........Was$21,520 NOW$19,624 '07 CIVIC SI $ © 1 ^ 3 7 1 2 8 ..................Was $21,885 NOW $20,229 '08CIVICEX-LW/NAV. 2DRStk.#H38125.......Was$23,423 NOW$21,595 '07 ACCORD EX-L 4DR V6 AUTO StkJ H36810 .... Was $28,381 NOW $25,484 '08 ACCORD EX-L V6 W/NAV 4DR Stk.# H38007... Was $31,580 NOW $28,088 '07 ACCORD ( © U S ) AUTO Stk. # H38020.... Was $31,685 NOW $28,818.98 '08PILOTSE4WDStk.#H37510 ................Was$34,665 NOW$30,580 2 5 7 5 S . S t a t e , A n n A r b o r 734-761-3200 www.howardcooper.com H 0 t V ¥ r a COOPE? E x p i r e s 4 / 3 0 / 0 8 W A S N O W ‘0 8 GTI V I 2 5 4 0 $ 2 8 , 7 1 5 $ 2 7 , 2 3 5 ‘0 8 JETTA V 1 2 5 5 1 $ 2 1 , 9 8 5 $ 2 1 , 2 0 7 ’0 8 JETTA V I 2 5 6 2 $ 2 1 , 6 6 0 $ 2 0 , 9 2 0 ’0 8 R3 2 V 1 2 5 1 2 $ 3 5 , 4 3 0 $ 3 3 , 9 1 9 ’0 8 T O U A R E G V I 2 5 0 0 $4 0 , 2 4 9 $ 3 7 , 4 8 8 ’0 8 P A S S A T V I 2 5 9 9 $ 2 9 , 1 9 9 $ 2 7 , 6 8 1 ’0 8 R A B B IT V I 2 6 3 7 $ 1 9 , 8 4 9 $ 1 9 , 6 5 4 ’0 8 JETTA V I 2 5 4 9 $ 2 1 , 6 6 0 $ 2 0 , 9 2 0 A u d i 2 5 7 5 S . S t a t e , A n n A r b o r 734-761-3200 www.howordcooper.com '08 AUDI A4 $399 / m o *$2153 due at signing. 36 mos. 10,000 miles per year. Expires 4/30/08 SPECIAL F IN A N C IN G on all models ■ D E M O S m W A S N O W 0 8 TT 2 R O A D S T E R A 2 4 0 0 $ 5 1 , 6 7 5 $4 8 , 8 7 4 ’0 8 A 4 A 2 4 2 2 $ 3 5 , 1 0 0 $ 3 3 , 8 1 5 ’0 8 A 4 A 2 4 3 9 $ 3 9 , 4 2 5 $ 3 7 , 8 6 2 0 8 Q 7 A 2 2 7 7 $ 5 0 , 9 1 0 $4 6 , 7 9 8 ’0 8 A 6 A 2 4 7 3 $ 5 3 , 2 1 5 $ 5 0 , 7 0 8 2 0 0 8 PORSCHE 911 T u rb o 2 0 0 8 PORSCHE L im ite d E d itio n R o x s te r S H G A Y iR D C O D P E ? QUALITY USED VEHICLES HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE ‘00 Black, auto, moon roof, 79K mi. $9,490 HONDA CIVIC ‘05 4 cyl., auto, A/C,CD, certified, 33K mi. $13,990 AUDI A6 02 Dark blue, V6, auto, Quaflro AWO, traction control, 65K mi. $13,990 VW GOLF GLS ‘05 Hatchback, dark blue, 5 speed manual, 25K mi., certified. $15,490 VW PASSAT GLS ‘04 Gray, turbo, suto, traction control, 51Kmi. $15,890 HONDA CR-V EX ‘02 Blue, 4WD, ABS, moon roof, 40K mi. $15,900 TOYOTA CAMRY LE ‘07 Black, auto, power seal, moon root, ABS (4 wheel), 28K mi. $16,990 HONDA CR-V EX ‘04 Black, auto, 4WD, moon root, 48K mi., certified. $17,900 VW JEnA ‘06 Power pkg., 23K mi., certified. $17,990 VW PASSAT 2.0T 06 Gray, 4 cyl., 6 speed manual, traction control, 27K mi., certified. $18,990 HONDA ELEMENT EX '05 Green, auto, 4WD, 30K mi., certified. $18,990 HONDA CR-V ‘05 Black, auto, 4WD, moon roof. 42K mi., certified. $19,990 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING 05 Green, V6, power sliding doors, 59K mi. $19,990 HONDA ELEMENT EX-P ‘06 Black, auto, 4WD, 35K mi., cerified. $19,990 AUDI A4 ‘05 Silver, turbo, Quattro, 44K mi., certified. $20,990 AUDI A4 ‘05 Gray, turbo, Quattro. 45Kmi.,. certified. $20,990 AUDI A4 05 Dark blue, turbo, Quattro, 40K mi., certified. $20,990 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET ‘05 Silver, turbo, auto, 47K mi., certified. $26,990 AUDI A6 ‘05 Gray, auto, Quattro, 44K mi., certified. $28,990 AUDI n 3.2 ROADSTER ‘05 Black, auto, 18K mi., certified. $32,590 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30-9:00, Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30-6:00, Sat. 10:00-4:00 • www.howardcooper.com BIO I C L A S S I F I E D S www.inlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 SHOP ONLINE @ WWW.KRUGFORDLM.COM • SHOP ONLINE @ WWW.L;SUGF£X<?DLM.COM • Wi '08 FORD V-6, running boards, Sync voice activated system, cinvenience group. Stk. #81390 XLT 4X4 s a o ji WAS $30,965 m 08 FORD m SUPER CAB 4 DR 4X4 R R I G F 5.4L 300 hp V8, tow package, Sirius sat. radio, captain chairs, full power, running boards. Stk.# 81222 ’23,351 WAS $36,085 ^ 0 ^ 0 ' . M L H E ^ 08FORDESG^ V6FWD Moon roof, CD, Sirius sat. radio, nicely equipped! Stk. #81507 $1000 DOWN *24412: S2.500 DOWN *196S* ‘08 MERCURY FWD14/ Moon roof. 6 disc CD/MP3. Sirius sat. radio, nicely equipped. Stk. #81189 I L 3 /C fL aW I^ '08 FORDiMMlOO^: 14 Side impact air bags, auto, ABS, full power, 6-Disc CD, 16” alloy wheels, nicely equipped! Stk. #81406 0 ® K ] S l $91QI0*. L lu/Moi ’AMERICAtS SAF.ESJi 3 - 1 A A ^ L ^ L . N E . W . m m [ K M a n a i M i ! ] '08 FORD MU) W LIMITED 3.5L 265 hp V6, heated leather seats, auto climate control. 18" chrome wheels, nicely equipped. Stk. #81219 _ $1000 DOWN $2,500 DOWN ^ I *28012: *22522* D ® i s a ^ © IM l 'i / l l ^306^1 m i L m M u '08 F0RDlH2)©(li]§l 2 DR Auto, full power. ABS, nicely equipped. Stk. #81472 s i t i N a • ■ - ' f f f r s a f c i 08 FORD ill)® 3.5L265hp V6,17" alloy wheefs, safety canopy/side air bags, privacy glass, keyless entry, nicely equipped. Stk. #80934 siaN& S H I I V E ^ 3 0 lif ‘Q i m d M i u s m m m couPEy 300 hp, V8, 5-speed manual trans., 18” wheels, GT apperrance pkg. Stk #81265 St 000 DOWN *27821* $2,500 DOWN *2171* 08 LINCOLN KfflCSSFWD Heated/cooled leather. 18" chrome wheels, power lift gate, adaptive head lamps, Sync voice activated system, stk. #80945 $1000 DOWN $2,500 DOWN $00080* $00077* 0 0 £ . /MO O ^ O / M O a m G s n s s 08 LINCOLN 5 ^ 3.5L 265 hp V6. heated/cooled leather seats. 6 disc CD, Sync voice activated system, dual zone auto climate control. Stk. #81218 B i a i V E .‘346% A L L P A Y M E N T S I N C L U D E A C Q U I S I T I O N F E E & D E S T I N A T I O N ! 5 1 7 - 5 5 2 - 1 8 4 4 K R U G ' S U S E D C A R S P E C I A L S 5 1 7 - 5 5 2 - 1 8 4 4 2003 FORD TAURUS SES V-6. alloys, moon, 60K miles. 2001 CHEVY EXPRESS Rearentertianment, family comfort, I must seel 2004 FORD E-150 1999 FORD EXPLORER E.B. 4X4 V-8,A/C,tilt, ^ Ready To GO! 2 to choose. Leather, loaded, extra clean! 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 4X4, hard cover, alloys, warranty. 2001 FORD F-350 DUALLY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2001 MERCURY VILLAGER SPORT Diesel, rare, 4X2, WOWI CALL NOW! 2 to choose, auto, /VC, warranty K R U G Leather, rear entertainment, alloys, nice! *6,1185 K R U G W IL L N O T B E U N D E R S O L D ! F O R D L IN C O L N M E R C U R Y 2798 E. Grand River • Howell • Just East of Chilson Road! BOLDMOVES . i^ tB S f ir - J S k lC e r t if ie c l 'M u s t t s k s deirvury from d s a i s r stock by 4/30/08 * M u s t qualify for A/Z plan, plus tax, titia, and license fee. All rebates to dealer. 2 4 moL lease w/10,500 miles per year, term va rie s on vehicle line. *M a y require own e r loyaitv. P lus first payment due at signing, except on Sign & Drive. * Picture may not represent actual vehicle. P rice s subject to change due to print deadlines. * *W ith approved c red it see dealer for additional details. 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' Am y Crotty, co-owner o f DreamWork B u ildin g w h o also serves as vice president of the Hom e Builders A ssociation of Livings ton C o u n ty board o f directors Above, a view from the staircase into the great room of the home at Green Oak Township's Hidden Lake community by DreamWork Builders. At right is a view of the house, which is sited on the north side o f the lake. PH O TO S ; J A M IE C H A R B E N E A U -P IS E L L A , TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S S u m m e r h o m e t o u r c o v e r 2 c o u n t i e s BY CASEY HANS The Uvingston Community News L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y h o m e b u i l d e r s h a v e s h i f t e d g e a r s t h i s y e a r t o j o i n w i t h t h e H o m e B u i l d e r s A s s o c i a t i o n o f W a s h t - f e n a w C o u n t y f o r i t ’s 2 4 t h a n n u a l S h o w c a s e o f H o m e s . 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K e l l e B e r m e t t o f t h e H B A L C s a i d t h a t t h e c o m b i n e d e f f o r t m a d e s e n s e t h i s y e a r . “W a s h t e n a w h a s a l s o h a d a d e c l i n e a n d w e ’v e j o i n e d f o r c e s , ” s h e s a i d . “ B e t w e e n t h e t w o ( g r o u p s ) w e ’ll h a v e a g o o d n u m b e r o f h o u s e s . ” S u e W i l l i s , m a r i c e t i n g a n d a d v e r t i s i n g d i r e c t o r f o r t h e H o m e B u i l d e r s A s s o c i a t i o n o f W a s h t e n a w C o u n t y s a i d t h e c h a n g e w i l l g i v e b u i l d e r s i n b o t h c o u n t i e s a c h a n c e t o m a r k e t t h e i r p r o d u c t s . B e t w e e n 1 5 a n d 2 0 h o m e s a r e e x p e c t e d o n t h i s y e a r ’s c o m b i n e d t o u r w i t h e v e r y t h i n g f t o m t r a d i t i o n a l s t i c k - b u i l t h o u s e s t o l o g h o m e s . “ W e l i k e t o h a v e a v a r i e t y o n o u r t o u r , ” W i l l i s s a i d . “W e t r y t o h a v e s o m e t h i n g f o r e v e r y b o d y I t ’s a s u p s c a l e a s i t ’s e v e r b e e n . ” T h e t o n y H i d d e n L a k e d e v e l o p m e n t i n G r e e n O a k T o w n s h i p s e e t h e h u b o f a c t i v i t y f o r t h e L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y p o r t i o n o f t h i s y e a r ’s h o m e t o u r , ^ v e n H i d d e n L a k e h o m e s a r e c o m m i t t e d f o r t h e t o u r B u i l d e r A m y C r o t t y , w h o o w n s D r e a m W o r k B u i l d e r s w i t h h e r f a t h e r , R o b b i e R o b i n s o n , l i v e s i n o n e o f t h e m w i t h h e r f a m i l y : a F r e n c h C o u n t r y m o d e l h o m e w i t h 6 , 8 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t o f l i v i n g s p a c e o n t h e n o r t h s h o r e o f t h e l ^ e . T h i s o n e l i s t s f o r $ 1 . 6 m i l l i o n a n d h a s a m a s t e r s u i t e w i t h l a r g e b a t h , B r a z i l i a n w a l n u t f l o o r i n g , a f u l l f i n i s h e d b a s e m e n t w i t h f u l l k i t c h e n a n d b a t h a n d e v e n a p l a y l o f t i n o n e o f t h e c h i l d r e n ’s b e d i r o m s . 'T h e c o m p a n y s p e c i a l i z e s i n e n e r g y - e f f i c i e n t h o m e s a n d b u i l t t h i s m o d e l , T h e D u c h e s s e , t o s h o w h o w s u c h a m e n i t i e s c a n b e i n c l u d e d i n a l a r g e r h o m e . “ U s i n g g e o t h e r m a l h e a t i n g , y o u c a n b u i l d a h o m e l i k e t h i s w i t h v a u l t e d c e i l i n g s a n d l o t s o f w i n d o w s a n d s t i l l h a v e h e a t i n g a n d c o o l i n g c o s t s o f l e s s t h a n $ 4 0 0 a y e a r , ” s a i d C r o t t y , w h o s e r v e s a s v i c e p r e s i d e n t o n t h e H B A L C b o a r d . T h e H i d d e n L a k e h o m e d o e s n o t h a v e s u c h a h e a t i n g t y ^ s t e m , b u t t h e h o u s e r e c e n t l y w o n t h e G r e e n B u i l d i n g a n d E n e r g y E f f i c i e n t A w a r d f o r t h e 2 0 0 7 P a r a d e o f H o m e s a n d s c o r e s 6 1 ( o u t o f About this section Each year, the Livingston Fitzgerald. Community News offers a Spring Your Home section designed to offer' information about home and garden. ■ Retail Advertising Manager: Barb Montgomery, ■ Managing Editor: Rick ■ Section advertising coordinator: Heidi Zabik. ■ Section editorial coordinator: Casey Hans. ■ Cover design: Erick Sprout. ■ Photography: Jamie Charbeneau-Pisella, News Bureau. ■ Reporting: Lisa Carolin, Casey Hans, Laurie Humphrey, Stephenie Koehn, Linda Theil. ■ Copy editing and page design: Casey Hans. 1 0 0 ) o n t h e E n e r g y S t a r H o m e E n e r g y R a t i n g S y s t e m - o n e o f t h e b e s t s c o r e s e v e r r e g i s t e r e d i n M i c h i g a n , s h e s a i d . E n e r g y - e f f i c i e n t i n s u l a t i o n , i n s u l a t i n g c o n c r e t e f o r m s a n d g e o t h e r m a l h e a t i n g a n d c o o l i n g a r e j u s t s o m e o f t h e w a y s t o k e e p d o w n u t i l i t y c o s t s , s h e a d d e d . W i l l i s s a i d s h e d o e s n o t e x p e c t t h e e x p a n d e d g e o g r a p h i c a r e a f o r t h i s y e a r ’s t o u r t o b e a p r o b l e m . S i n c e t h e e v e n t r u n s o v e r n i n e d a y s , v i s i t o r s w i l l h a v e a c h a n c e t o s p r e a d t h e i r t o u r o v e r a s m a n y d a y s a s t h e y w i s h , a s t i c k e t s a r e g o o d f o r t h e e n t i r e e v e n t . C r o t t y a g r e e d a n d s a i d t h e c o m b i n e d t o u r s h o u l d b e a b o o n f o r L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y , s i n c e t h e W a s h t e n a w t o u r h a s t r a d i t i o n - Fighting weeds From News wire reports C h i c k w e e d , h e n b i t a n d b i t t e r - c r e s s a r e f l o w e r i n g a n d p r e p a r i n g t o s e e d . B r e a k t h e l i f e c y c l e o f t h e s e i n v a s i v e w i n t e r w e e d s b y p u l l i n g o r h o e i n g t h e m . T o i d e n t i f y w e e d s i n y o u r y a r d , c h e c k o u t a w e e d i d e n t i f i c a t i o n g u i d e a t w w w . p p w s . v t . e d u . Clean Out The Clutter With ABSOLUTE SELF-STORAGE STATE-OF-THE-ART-FACILITIES Residential & Commercial * 24 HR. Security • Truck Accessible • New Units • Computerized Gate Access OutdoorR.V., Boat, Camper B Vehicle Storage w w w .a b s o lu te s to rag em i.com - 6 6 8 4 W HITMO RE LAKE RD. 7 3 4 .9 2 2 . (US-23 & North Territorial! p a o a i a f l c a CRABGRASS PREVENTER • WEED & FEED • lAWN FOOD • WINTERIZER Phosphorus Free Fertilizers Also A v a ilab le mmiZtRS AT THE BEST PRICES AROUNDl Grass Seed • Bird Seed • Fertilizer • Dog & Cal Food • Grub Control • Gorden & Pond Supplies 4 1 7 5 Whitmore Lake Rd • A n n A rb or Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00 (734) 662-9400 Sot 9:00 -4:00 Sun Closed This Green OakTownship home was designed and built by the fatherdaughter team of Robbie Robinson and Amy Crotty of DreamWork Builders, pictured at far left. It will be part o f the Showcase of Homes in June and features a French country design with Brazilian walnut floors and an open floor p lan.lt lists for $1.6 million. a l l y d r a w n u p w a r d s o f 4 , 0 0 0 - l a r g e r t h a n L i v i n g s t o n ’s i n y e a r s p a s t . A l t h o u g h i t ’s n o t l a b e l e d o f f i c i a l l y a s s u c h , W i l l i s s a i d W e d n e s d a y s o n t h e h o m e t o u r h a v e b e c o m e a t r a d i t i o n a l “ l a d i e s d a y ” o v e r t h e y e a r s , w h e r e m a n y g r o u p s o f w o m e n p l a n t o m e e t f o r l u n c h a n d t o u r t h e h o m e s . P l a n s a r e u n d e r w a y f o r t h e t w o c o u n t y b u i l d e r s ’ g r o u p s t o j o i n f o r c e s t h i s S e p t e m b e r f o r a t o u r o f r e m o d e l e d h o m e s , W i l l i s s a id . Reach Casey Hans at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at810-844-2005. For more on the Dream Work home at Hidden Lake, visit www. dreamworkbuilders.com. A ceiling w ith a faux metallic paint treatment. Showcase of Homes ■ What: A summer newhome tour. ■ Who: This year, homes from the Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County and the Home Builders Association of Livingston County are featured. ■ Where: At various sites throughout the two counties. ■ When: June 21-29. Hours are noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday and 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The event will be closed on Mondays. ■ Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 3-16. ■ Details: Call the HBAWC at 734- 996-0100, the HBALC at 810-227- 1840, or visit hbawc.com/ se showcase.cfm 'Priuh'lll I . 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To subscribe call 994-NEWS or 1 (800) 589-6397. ^ T H E ^ - A N N A R B O R N E W S C O M M IT T E D ■ C O N N E C T E D ■ C O M P L E T E m live .com / a n n a rb o rn ew s Family Owned and Operated S \1 Hou.ses Driveways Decks Sidewalks Patios Protective Seal Licensed 8t Insured Senior Discount Concrete & Brick Pavers RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 2S59725-0I To schedule an appointment or for your fre e estimate please contact us at 517-507-7245 or email coristineC^sbcglobal.net ] Malnely Log Homes LLC, Fowlerville, Ml Office (517) 223-5035 Cell (517) 914-4486 9{prtheastern Log Homs GENERATIONS OF PROMISES KEPT www.northeasternlog.com mainelyloghomes@hotmail.com 25620 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID AY , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 S P R I N G Y O U R H O M E ! 3 JILL M C U N E BAK ER, A P Jean and Ogden Jones, above, have a mural which was painted by the previous homeowner. Jean touched it up with colors to match their decor. At right, artist Joan Eaton's bedroom mural features a colorful Alaskan nature scene, of which this moose is a part. At far right, Eaton is pictured in front of a mural of a Mexican caf6 in her hallway that connects the kitchen and dining room. J A M IE C H A R B E N E A U -P IS E L L A .T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Mural, mural on the wall Who's the most artistiCiOf all? 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T h e a c r y l i c p a i n t i n g s s h e h a s a r e m u r a l s t h a t s h e c o m p l e t e d d u r i n g o n e a n d t w o - w e e k p e r i o d s t h a t s h e o t h e r w i s e m i g h t h a v e b e e n o f f s e e i n g t h e s e d i f f e r e n t p a r t s o f t h e w o r l d . “ I b r o u g h t t h e s e p l a c e s i n t o m y h o u s e , ” s a y s E a t o n , w h o a d d s t h a t t h e m u r a l s a r e q u i t e l a r g e . H a m b u r g T o w n s h i p a r t i s t K a t h e r i n e L a r s o n h a s p a i n t e d m o r e t h a n 1 5 0 m u r a l s i n p e o p l e ’s h o m e s i n c l u d i n g o n e i n h e r o w n h o m e , w h i c h w a s b u i l t i n 1 8 3 3 . “ I t ’s a n h i s t o r i c a l m u r a l t h a t i s a t r i b u t e t o t h e h o u s e , ” s a y s L a r s o n . “ I l i k e m y m u r a l s t o m a t c h t h e p e r s o n a l i t i e s o f t h e o w n e r s o f t h e h o m e s . I d i d a m u r a l f o r a G r e e k f a m i l y w i t h a G r e c i a n s c e n e t h a t o p e n s u p i n t o t h e M e d i t e r r a n e a n , a n d t h e r e ’s a s c e n e f r o m a n c i e n t G r e e c e i n t h e b a t h r o o m . ” L a r s o n s a y s s h e ’s m o s t o f t e n a s k e d t o d o m u r a l s i n b e d r o o m s , k i t c h e n s , b a t h r o o m s a n d s p a r o o m s . S h e s a y s t h a t p o p u l a r t h e m e s i n c h i l d r e n ’s b e d r o o m s i n c l u d e a n i m a l s , j u n g l e s c e n e s , g a r d e n s a n d u n d e r w a t e r s c e n e s . L i n d a W a l k e r , o w n e r o f V a l e n - t i n o W a l k e r M u r a l s i n M a t t a w a n , M i c h . , r e c o m m e n d s t h a t h o m e o w n e r s c o n s i d e r h o w m u r a l s u b j e c t s f i t i n t o t h e i r h o m e s a n d d e c o r s . C o l o r c h o i c e a l s o i s c r u c i a l i n c r e a t i n g a h o m e m u r a l . “A m u r a l i s a b i g i n v e s t m e n t , ” s h e s a i d “ Y o u ’r e g o i n g t o l o o k a t i t f o r a l o n g t im e , w h e t h e r i t ’s a f a v o r i t e p l a c e o n e a r t h , a h o b b y o r a n i n t e r e s t , s o d o n ’t d o i t h a s t i l y . ” E v e r y t im e T o n i P e t e r m a n l o o k s a t t h e t r u m p e t v i n e a n d Q u e e n A n n e ’s l a c e m u r a l t h a t c o v e r s * t h e c e i l i n g o f t h e k i t c h e n o f h e r 1 8 9 5 Q u e e n A n n e - s t y l e h o m e , s h e t h i n k s o f h e r f r i e n d , M a r t h a D u n h a m , w h o p a i n t e d it. “ I t j u s t r e m i n d s m e o f a l l o f t h e g o o d t i m e s w e h a d , ” P e t e r m a n s a i d . “ I t ( t h e m u r a l ) m e a n s e v e r y t h i n g . ” W h e n O g d e n a n d J e a n J o n e s b o u g h t t h e i r n e a r b y h o m e , t h e y n e v e r c o n s i d e r e d p a i n t i n g o v e r a m u r a l i n t h e b a s e m e n t . “ I a l w a y s k n e w I w o u l d n ’t p a i n t o v e r i t , ” J e a n J o n e s s a i d . T h e m u r a l , a s t r e e t s c e n e f r o m P a r i s , w a s o r i g i n a l l y d o n e i n a p a l e t t e o f o r a n g e , y e l l o w s , b l u e s a n d g r e e n s . V i v i a n C h a n d l e r , w h o p r e v i o u s l y o w n e d t h e h o m e , p a i n t e d i t i n t h e 1 9 6 0 s w i t h t h e h e l p o f h e r t h r e e c h i l d r e n a n d h e r h u s b a n d . M a t t . “ W e w o r k e d o n t h a t t h i n g f o r d a y s , ” C h a n d l e r s a i d . W h e n t h e J o n e s e s b o u g h t t h e h o m e i n t h e l a t e 1 9 7 0 s , t h e y r e p l a c e d t h e b a s e m e n t c a r p e t . J e a n t h e n p a i n s t a k i n g l y r e p a i n t e d t h e m u r a l i n v a r y i n g s h a d e s o f b r o w n s t o g o w i t h t h e n e w d e c o r . The Associated Press contributed to this report. Lisa Carotin can be reached at icaroiin@Hvingstoncommunitynews. com or at 810-844-2010. . Expert offers redesign tips L i b b y L a n g d o n , o f H G T V ’s “ S m a l l S p a c e , B i g S t y l e ” o f f e r s t i p s o n q u i c k w a y s t o r e d e s i g n t h e h o m e a n d g e t r e a d y f o r s p r i n g i n s t y l e . H e r f i r s t b o o k , “ L i b b y L a n g d o n ’s S m a l l S p a c e S o l u t i o n s , ” w i l l b e p u b l i s h e d n e x t y e a r b y G l o b e P e q u o t P r e s s . ( O n t h e W e b a t w w w . l i b - b y l a n g d o n . c o m .) 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Freshen, ad d color ■ P a i n t a r o o m a n e w c o l o r , e v e n i f y o u k e e p e x i s t i n g f u r n i t u r e ; p a i n t c a n g i v e i t a c o m p l e t e l y n e w l o o k . ; ■ P a i n t o n e w a l l a b o l d c o l o r . H a v e s o m e f u n ... i t ’s j u s t p a i n t . ’ ■ S o m e p a i n t c o m p a n i e s m a k e s a m p l e s i z e s o f c o l o r s s o y o u c a n t e s t a s p o t a n d s e e w h a t y o u l i k e a n d h o w i t l o o k s i n t h e d a y a n d n i g h t . ■ G e t s o m e n e w a r t w o r k t o c o m p l e m e n t t h e c o l o r , o r b e t t e r y e t , p a i n t s o m e o f y o u r o w n c u s t o m a r t w o r k . ^ 12 L'i L' ' f I r ^ 0 W - i T i - ' -'I ' ■' Join us for our annual Spring Carden Expo April 19**^ & 20*^ at our Rochester Hills & Grand Blanc locations! • E n te r to W IN o v e r $ 2 5 0 in B o rd in e N u rs e ry G if t Cards & o th e r g r e a t g ifts ! • H o u r ly S EM IN A R S w ith e x c lu s iv e d raw in g s fo r s em in a r p a r tic ip a n ts • T a k e a w a lk th r o u g h o u r B R EA TH TA K ING DISPLAYS • B o o th -a f te r -b o o th o f g a rd e n EXPERTS • FU N fo r th e kid s V i s i t w w w . b o r d i n e . c o m f o r c o m p l e t e e v e n t d e t a i l s ! .................. “ > E x c l u s i v e S e m i n a r b y : Nancy Szerlaq is the popular weekly gardening columnist for the Detroit News. A Master Gardener, Nancy is also much in demand as a speaker at home and garden shows and garden club gatherings throughout Michigan. % (5 I/^ S J U U (^ l£ ilh jU U (C IJ tM C C L i'iJ c U /U id I ^ o z c & ie c A im e m . .^ /a c e W W W b o r d i n e c o m R O C H E S T E R H I L L S 1 8 3 5 S. R o c h e s te r R d . 7-7/2 miles N o fM -5 9 G R A N D B L A N C 9 1 0 0 T o r r e y R d . S of Grand Blanc Rd. C L A R K S T O N 8 6 0 0 D ix ie H w y . 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R e p l a c i n g b a t h r o o m s a n d s i d i n g a n d r o o f i n g i s v e r y a c t i v e i n t h e m a r k e t p l a c e . “ O n e h o m e im p r o v e m e n t t h a t ’s v e r y a c t i v e i s f i n i s h i n g b a s e m e n t s . T h a t c o u l d b e d o n e a t a m u c h l o w e r c o s t . S o m e o n e c o u l d f i n i s h o u t 8 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t i n t h e i r b a s e m e n t f o r b e t w e e n $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 - $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . A d d i n g a n 8 0 0 - s q u a r e - f o o t a d d i t i o n w o u l d b e i n t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d o f $ 9 0 , 0 0 0 - $ 1 2 0 , 0 0 0 . ” B o b W e l s h o f R .W . W e l s h C o n s t r u c t i o n h a s s p e c i a l i z e d i n b a s e m e n t r e m o d e l i n g s i n c e 1 9 8 4 . H e s a y s a w e l l - c o n s t r u c t e d b a s e m e n t r e f i n i s h i n g h a s Bob Walsh of R.W. Welsh Construction was the contractor on Doug and Angelique Neal's basement project in Hamburg Township. 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H e h a s m a d e b i d s o n 1 0 b a s e m e n t p r o j e c t s i n t h e p a s t 4 0 d a y s . “ M o s t o f m y b a s e m e n t s s t a r t a t $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 a n d g o u p , ” W e l s h s a i d . “ M y a v e r a g e i s i n t h e f o r t i e s - y o u g e t a b a t h r o o m , s n a c k b a r . M y b a s e m e n t s l o o k l i k e t h e u p p e r l e v e l - d r y w a l l What's old, what's new? ■ Bulkheads Upper cabinets rise to ceiling ■ Formica countertops Granite countertops ■ Rectangular switches GFI large square rocker-type switches ■ Paint & wall paper Ceramic tile and crown molding ■ Sparse lighting Pendants, recessed lights, under-counter lights, rope lighting, interior cabinet lights ■ Unenhanced drawers Slam-proof, self-closing drawers with full-extension glide ■ Top-mounted sinks Deep, stainless, under-mounted sinks c e i l i n g s , m o l d i n g s , o p e n s t a i r , f i r e p l a c e , s t o r a g e . 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O n c e y o u g e t i n t h e h a b i t o f t h a t y o u c a n e x p a n d . ” S e v e r a l L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y c o m m u n i t i e s p r o v i d e c u r b s i d e r e c y c l i n g . F o r t h o s e w i t h o u t c u r b s i d e r e c y c l i n g , R e c y c l e L i v i n g s t o n i s a g o o d o p t i o n . “ W e h a v e t h r e e c o m p a c t o r s , n o w , ” B e r c h s a i d . “ I t a l l o w s u s t o t a k e m o r e v o l u m e s o f m a t e r i a l a n d r e p r o c e s s t h e m m o r e q u i c k l y a n d e f f i c ie n t l y . R o d n e y B e c k w i t h I I I , o u r n e w b o a r d p r e s i d e n t , d e s i g n e d t w o l a n e s g o i n g t h r o u g h t h e s i t e . W e ’r e v e r y h a p p y w i t h t h e n e w s y s t e m . W e ’r e m o v i n g c a r s t h r o u g h m u c h f a s t e r t h a n w e u s e d t o . ” L i v i n g s t o n C o i m t y S o l i d W a s t e C o o r d i n a t o r R o b e r t S p a u l d i n g s a y s L i v i n g s t o n C o i m l y r e s i d e n t s h a v e m a n y o p t i o n s f o r r e c y c l i n g t h e i r r e f u s e . T h e c o u n t y o f f e r s a f r e e p r im e r , t h e “ L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y R L E : J A M IE C H A R B E N E A U -P IS E L L A .T H E L IV IN G STO N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Livingston County Habitat for Humanity Home Store volunteer Bob VandenBerg helps landlord Kathryn Baker with a light fixture for one of her rental properties. G u i d e t o R e U S E , R e D U C E , R e C Y C L E , ” o n l i n e . T h e c o u n t y w i l l h o s t i t s s p r i n g h o u s e h o l d , h a z a r d o u s - w a s t e c o l l e c t i o n 9 a . m . - n o o n o n M a y 1 7 . 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H a b i t a t f o r H u m a n i t y E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r L a r r y H e l l s a y s t h e H a b i t a t H o m e C e n t e r r e s a l e s t o r e a t 7 1 9 8 G r a n d R i v e r A v e . h a s d i v e r t e d 6 4 7 t o n s o f m a t e r i a l f r o m l o c a l l a n d f i l l s . T h e s t o r e a c c e p t s d o n a t i o n s o f c a b i n e t r y , f u r n i t u r e , a p p l i a n c e s , p l u m b i n g s u p p l i e s a n d o t h e r h o m e f u r a i s l ^ g i t e m s . T h e y o f f e r a p i c k u p s e r v i c e a n d w i l l a l s o d o f i w d e m o l i t i o n i n r e t u r n f o r d e m o l i s h e d m a t e r i a l s . P r o c e e d s f r o m t h e s t o r e g o t o w a r d b u i l d i n g h o u s e s f o r p e o p l e i n n e e d i n t h e c o u n t y . L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y a l s o i s s e r v e d b y s e v e r a l I n t e r n e t g r o u p s t h a t e n c o u r a g e r e c y c l i n g a n d r e u s e o f m a t e r i a l s . 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BRING YOUR LANDSCAPE MEASUREMENTS! sSttaarrtt,in g a t Sq , uniLoac S p r i n g B i o w o u t S a l e 12591 Emerson Dr., Brighton, Michigan 48116 1-800-336-4056 Take 1-96 to Exit 151 Go south 1 mile on Kensington Rd Turn right on Emerson Drive Full Bundle Quantities Only Delivery Charge Extra No product will be picked up or delivered on day of sale. Deliveries begin May Pickups begin May 12*^ ALL SALES FINAL 2518325-01 6 i S P R I N G Y O U R H O M E THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID AY , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 PHO TO S ; J A M IE C H A R B E N E A U -P IS E L L A .T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Joan Monforton, an organic gardener and member of the Brighton Garden Club, shows off her new spring flowers, above. At left, she waters seeds th a t she planted in her greenhouse and below (inset) she rakes leaves from her garden to expose sprouting spring plants. She says gardeners can enjoy a healthy garden without the use o f synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 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G r o w s o m e b a s i l n e a r y o u r p a t i o t o k e e p f l i e s a n d m o s q u i t o e s a t b a y . F o r m o r e , c h e c k o u t M S U E x t e n - s i o n - O a k l a n d C o u n t y ’s o n l i n e p u b l i c a t i o n o n c o m p a n i o n p l a n t s a t w w w . m s u e . m s u . e d u / o a k - l a n d . C u l t u r a l c o n t r o l s a r e a n o t h e r l i n e o f d e f e n s e i n t h e w a r a g a i n s t g a r d e n p e s t s . S i m p l y p i c k o f f s o m e o f t h e l a r g e r b u g s , s u c h a s t o m a t o h o r n w o r m s a n d d r o p t h e m i n a b u c k e t o f s o a p y w a t e r , M o n f o r t o n s a y s . F o r s m a l l e r i n s e c t s , w h i p u p a b a t c h o f h o m e m a d e o r g a n i c b u g s p r a y b y m i x i n g a b o u t a t a b l e s p o o n o f i n s e c t i c i d a l s o a p w i t h a b o u t t w o g a l l o n s o f w a t e r . S p r a y i t d i r e c t l y o n t h e p l a n t s t h a t a r e i n f e s t e d . 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T h e i r 1 3 , 0 0 0 - s q u a r e - f o o t , E u r o - p e a n - s t y l e c o u n t r y e s t a t e h o m e , d e s i g n e d b y L i n d h o u t A s s o c i a t e s A r c h i t e c t s , o f B r i g h t o n , f e a t u r e s a 4 2 - f o o t l i g h t h o u s e . I t i s s u r r o u n d e d b y g a r d e n s t h a t i n c l u d e f i v e f u l l y s t o c k e d p o n d s . G u e s t s w i l l h a v e a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o t a s t e a v a r i e t y o f w i n e s a t t a b l e s s c a t t e r e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e p r o p e r t y a s t h e f i r s t d a y o f t h e t o u r w i n d s d o w n . T h e a n n u a l L A C A S A G a r d e n T o u r r a i s e s f u n d s t o h e l p v i c t i m s o f d o m e s t i c v i o l e n c e , s e x u a l a s s a u l t a n d c h i l d a b u s e . B e t w e e n 1 , 1 0 0 a n d 1 , 5 0 0 v i s i t o r s a r e e x p e c t e d t o a t t e n d t h i s y e a r ’s t o u r , J o n e s - G u e r i n s a i d . Skip power outage frustration by installing whole-house generators Automatic models offer homeowners peace of mind BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News F o r t h o s e w h o i n v e s t i n a n a u t o m a t i c g e n e r a t o r , t h e r e i s n o p r i c e t o o h i g h f o r p e a c e o f m i n d . M o r e e x p e n s i v e t h a n t h e i r p o r t a b l e c o u n t e r p a r t s , a u t o m a t i c g e n e r a t o r s t a k e t h e w o r k o u t o f s w i t c h i n g o v e r t o t h e g e n e r a t o r o n c e t h e p o w e r g o e s o u t . I t j u s t k i c k s i n t o a c t i o n . T h a t w a s k e y f o r P h i l S e m - p r e v i v o o f H a m b u r g T o w n s h i p . “ T h e q u e s t i o n i s w h e n t h e p o w e r g o e s o u t , a r e y o u g o i n g t o b e h e r e ? I f t h e a n s w e r i s n o ....” W i t h 1 3 g r a n d c h i l d r e n i n e v e r y c o m e r o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , t h e S e m p r e v i v o s a r e “ f r e q u e n t l y a w a y ” v i s i t i n g f a m i l y . B y 2 0 0 4 , f m s t r a t i o n o v e r s p o i l e d f o o d a n d t h e t h r e a t o f b r o k e n w a t e r l i n e s c a u s e d S e m p r e v i v o t o t a k e a c t i o n . “ W e h a d t o o m a n y s u r p r i s e s ” c o m i n g h o m e f r o m f a m i l y v i s i t s , h e s a i d . S e m p r e v i v o i n s t a l l e d a 1 5 - k i l o w a t t a u t o m a t i c g e n e r a t o r t o s u p p l y b a c k u p p o w e r t o t h e h o m e ’s r e f r i g e r a t o r , f u r n a c e , m i c r o w a v e , s o m e e l e c t r o n i c s a n d l i g h t s . A c c o r d i n g t o G e n e F o n t a n o , p r o j e c t m a n a g e r a t A s h c o t t E l e c t r i c a l i n G r e e n O a k T o w n s h i p , f r u s t r a t i o n i s a b i g f a c t o r f o r p e o p l e l o o k i n g t o p u r c h a s e s u c h s y s t e m s t h a t r a n g e i n p r i c e f r o m $ 4 , 5 0 0 t o $ 3 5 , 0 0 0 . H e h a s s o l d a n d i n s t a l l e d m o r e t h a n 1 0 0 a u t o m a t i c g e n e r a t o r s i n L i v i n g s t o n a n d W a s h t e n a w c o u n t i e s s i n c e 2 0 0 0 , o r t h e t im e o f t h e Y 2 K s c a r e . S o m e o f h i s c u s t o m e r s n e e d g u a r a n t e e d p o w e r f o r m e d i c a l e q u i p m e n t o r f o r a h o m e - b a s e d o f f ic e . M a n y j u s t d o n ’t w a n t t h e w o r r y w h i l e a w a y f r o m h o m e . K e v i n B i r k , o f G e n o a T o w n s h i p , w a s s o i m p r e s s e d w i t h t h e 2 5 - k i l o w a t t s y s t e m F o n t a n o i n s t a l l e d a t h i s h o u s e i n 2 0 0 6 , t h a t h e h a d o n e i n s t a l l e d a t h i s v a c a t i o n h o m e . “ I h a d t h e m g o u p t o m y c a b i n a n d p u t o n e i n t h e r e , ” h e s a i d . A f t e r h a v i n g e x p e r i e n c e d b u r s t p i p e s o n c e , B i r k w a s d e - J A M IE C H A R B E N E A U -P IS E L L A .T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S Homeowner Kevin Birk displays the inside of his automatic home generator, a Generac Power System, and how it works. t e r m i n e d t o n e v e r g o t h r o u g h t h a t a g a i n . H e s e l e c t e d a u n i t t h a t w o u l d a l l o w h i m t o “ d o t h e t h i n g s h e n o r m a l l y d o e s , ” e v e n i n a p r o l o n g e d o u t a g e . “ L a s t y e a r , m y p o w e r w e n t o u t f o r f i v e d a y s . I t q u i t o n o n e t h e c o l d e s t d a y s o f w i n t e r , a n d m y g e n e r a t o r n e v e r s k i p p e d b e a t , ” h e s a i d . H e w a s s t i l l a b l e t o h e a t t h e h o m e , w a t c h t e l e v i s i o n , a n d e n j o y f o o d f r o m t h e r e f i i g e r a t o r . A u t o m a t i c g e n e r a t o r s a r e b u i l t w i t h a m o n t h l y s e l f - c h e c k s y s t e m , c a l l e d a n “ e x e r c i s e c y c l e . ” I f p r o b l e m s e x i s t , h o m e o w n e r s a r e n o t i f i e d b y t h e s y s t e m i t s e l f . R i r t h e r m o r e , t h e e q u i p m e n t i s h o o k e d i n t o t h e h o u s e ’s e l e c t r i c a l a n d n a t u r a l g a s - p r o p a n e s u p p l y l i n e , w h i c h k e e p s u n i t s f r o m o v e r h e a t i n g . S o u n d p r o o f i n g i s a l s o a f a c t o r . T h e b i g g e r a n d m o r e e x p e n s i v e t h e u n i t , t h e m o r e s p a c e f o r s o u n d d e a d e n i n g m a t e r i a l . “ I t h a s a h u m s o u n d , ” S e m p r e v i v o s a i d o f h i s g e n e r a t o r , “ b u t i f I ’m i n m y h o u s e , I r e a l l y d o n ’t h e a r i t u n l e s s I ’m s i t t i n g o n t h a t w a l l . ” W h i l e u n i t s a r e n o t i n t e n d e d t o b e a p r i m a r y p o w e r s o u r c e , F o n t a n o s a i d a l l s y s t e m s c a n p o w e r a h o u s e f o r u p t o o n e w e e k a t a t im e . H i g h e r - e n d u n i t s c a n r u n l o n g e r . S e m p r e v i v o ’s u n i t c a m e w i t h t w o o u t d o o r o u t l e t s , m a k i n g h im p o p u l a r w i t h n e i g h b o r s l o o k i n g t o h o o k u p a n e x t e n s i o n c o r d d u r i n g t h o s e l o n g o u t a g e s . It's sp rin g : T im e to ca u lk , p a in t, in s p e c t fo r n e e d e d re p airs BY LINDA THEIL News Sp eciai W rite r A l a n L u t e s s a y s A p r i l i s t h e t im e t o m a k e a l i s t a n d c h e c k i t t w i c e o n c e l o n g e r d a y s a n d w a r m e r b r e e z e s a l l o w h o m e - o w n e r s t o g e t o u t d o o r s . I n a d d i t i o n t o s p r i n g p r u n i n g a n d c l i p p i n g , a d d a n e x t e r i o r i n s p e c t i o n o f y o u r r o o f a n d s i d i n g t o c h e c k f o r d a m a g e . L o o k a t c a u l k a n d p a i n t t o s e e w h a t n e e d s r e n e w e d . C l e a n w i n t e r d e b r i s f r o m g u t t e r s , d o w n s p o u t s a n d w i n d o w w e l l s . “W e g e n e r a l l y r e c o m m e n d a n i n s p e c t i o n o f d o o r l o c k s a n d h i n g e s , t o o , ” s a y s L u t e s , a B r i g h t o n a r e a r e s i d e n t w h o o w n s a l p h a R e m o d e l i n g i n A n n A r b o r . “ I t ’s p r e t t y e a s y t o t i g h t e n a n d a d j u s t t h o s e - a n d a l i t t l e l u b r i c a t i o n w i l l m a k e t h i n g s w o r k b e t t e r . ” L u t e s a l s o i s a n o r g a n i z e r f o r L a b o r o f L o v e L i v i n g s t o n , a f r e e , o n e - d a y s p r i n g c l e a n u p s e r v i c e o r g a n i z e d b y m o r e t h a n 3 0 a r e a c h u r c h e s t o a s s i s t e l d e r l y , d i s a b l e d , o r f i n a n c i a l l y - c h a l l e n g e d r e s i d e n t s o f L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y . T h e w o r k i s d i v i d e d i n t o t h r e e a r e a s : m a j o r p r o j e c t s l i k e r o o f i n g , p a i n t i n g , e l e c t r i c a l a n d h e a t i n g w o r k ; m i n o r r e p a i r p r o j e c t s , a n d a y o u t h p r o g r a m c a l l e d R a k e a n d R u n f o r s p r i n g c l e a n u p a n d y a r d w o r k . A l t h o u g h t h e m a j o r p r o j e c t s a r e s c h e d u l e d . L u t e s s a y s t h e g r o u p i s s t i l l a c c e p t i n g R a k e a n d R u n r e q u e s t s . C o u n t y r e s i d e n t s m a y n o m i n a t e t h e m s e l v e s o r o t h e r s b y c a l j i n g L u t e s a t 7 3 4 - 7 6 9 - 1 9 0 0 o r f i l l i n g o u t a f o r m a t t h e L a b o r o f L o v e W e b s i t e (w w w . l a b o r o f l o v e l i v - i n g s t o n . c o m ). R e s i d e n t s a l s o m a y v o l u n t e e r t im e o r d o n a t e e q u i p m e n t a n d s u p p l i e s b y c a l l i n g L u t e s o r s i g n i n g u p o n l i n e . F o r o t h e r s w h o n e e d h e l p w i t h y a r d c l e a n u p t h i s s p r i n g , p a s t o r o f s t u d e n t m i n i s t r i e s D a n S o m m e r s a y s t e e n s f r o m t h e P e o p l e s E v a n g e l i c a l F r e e C h u r c h i n P i n c k n e y w i l l w o r k f o r d o n a t i o n s o f $ 5 - $ 1 0 p e r h o u r . T e n y o u n g p e o p l e a r e r a i s i n g m o n e y f o r a R e y n o s a M i s s i o n t r i p t o M e x i c o . T h e y w i l l r a k e , t r im , p a i n t , d i g a n d d e m o t h r o u g h o u t A p r i l , M a y a n d t h e f i r s t t w o w e e k s i n J u n e . T o r e q u e s t t e e n y a r d - s e r v i c e , c a l l c h u r c h s e c r e t a r y V i c k i C a l k i n s a t 7 3 4 - 8 7 8 - 3 4 0 7 . O t h e r l o c a l c h u r c h e s m a y a l s o o f f e r a s i m i l a r s e r v i c e . K u r t M e n d e r o f F o w l e r v i l l e i s a n o l d - f a s h i o n e d h a n d y m a n w h o c a n t u r n h i s h a n d s u c c e s s f u l l y t o a n y k i n d o f w o r k n e e d e d a r o u n d t h e h o m e . I n a d d i t i o n t o y a r d w o r k , a n d e x t e r i o r p a i n t a n d r e p a i r , h e a d v o c a t e s a g o o d s p r i n g p u r g i n g . “ G e t r i d o f t h e s t u f i 'y o u d o n ’t u s e , ” M e n d e r s a y s . “ O n e t h i n g i s g a r a g e s - s o m e a r e f u l l t o t h e r a f t e r s . P e o p l e s h o u l d g o t h r o u g h t h e r e a n d i f t h e y h a v e n ’t u s e d s o m e t h i n g i n t h e l a s t y e a r , g e t r i d o f it. E v e n if t h e y s a v e it, t h e y c a n ’t f i n d i t a n d g o o u t a n d b u y a n o t h e r o n e . ” C o m p l e t e P r o p e r t y M a i n t e n a n c e L a w n F e r t i l i z a t i o n W e e d & G r u b C o n t r o l Z e r o P h o s p h o r o u s P r o g r a m s C o r e A e r a t i o n RESIDENTIAL • COMIVIERCIAL • STATE LICENSED • INSURED “ A s k US about our tre e ca re programs to o !” Discounts Available • Complete Tree Care ^ n m r s c u M Mike McDade O w n e r Serving Livingston and Washtenaw Counties for 9 Seasons T U R F A N D T R E E C A R E , D O N E R I G H T " 734-320-4700 -The grass horsepower of these engines was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine horsepower on these classes of mowers will be signiticantly lower. "See retailer for full details. Now until April 30,2008 on qualified Toro equipment. No down payment required. Min finance charge is St .50/mo. Subject to credit approval by GE Money. See dealer for complete details. Participation optional. Prices are based on MSRP. (1) Finance charges accrue from date of purchase at 1.9% and waived if financed amt paid in full within 6 mos. Financing may be extended at 1.9% APR for 36 equal payments of 2.8638% of promo balance. (2) Reduced payments for first 24 months with a 9.99% APB. Low intro payments of $29/49/79/119 for min. amounts financed of $1500/2501/5501/9001 respectively. After 24 months, payments will be based on 3% of outstanding balance at 9.99% APR. 8 [ S P R I N G Y O U R H O M E T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S FR ID A Y , A P R IL 18, 2 0 0 8 W W W . g r e e n u p l a n d s c a p e . c o m 1 / 2 O F F FLAT OF ANNUALS B u y o n e f la t g e t s e c o n d f la t 1 /2 OFF Coupon expires 6/1/08 1 0 % O F F MULCHES ^ ( B u l k o r B a g g e d ) C e d a r , R e d , H a r d w o o d , D a r k W a l n u t a n d C y p r e s s Coupon expires 6/1/08 S : ; , •A n n u a l s & P e r e n n ia ls •T re e s & S h ru b s ’ B r ic k P a v e rs •G a r d e n D e c o r •P r em iu m M u lc h e s • F e r t i l i z e r s ' , - M. __ _______________________ , _________________■ □ T T •D e c o r a t i v e S to n e •C o n c r e t e S t a t u e ’ I r r i g a t i o n S u p p l ie s ’ G a z e b o s & A rb o r s •C u s tom P u t t in g G r e e n s • L a n d s c a p in g S u p p l ie s 1 5 % O F F CANADIAN FLAG STONE W a l l S t o n e • S t e p p e r s Coupon expires 6/1/08 4 A D D C U R B A P P E A L , C H A R M A N D V A L U E TO Y O U R H O M E ! T r5s77?n L a n d s c a p e D e s i g n & I n s t a l l a t i o n ¥ ' ^ : • LAWN - Sod & Hydroseed • LANDSCAPE - Design & In stallatio n ’ BRICK PAVER - Patios, Driveways & Walks ’ RETAINER WALLS - Block & Boulder • SPRINKLER SYSTEM - In stallatio n & M a in te n an c e • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE - M ow in g & Fertilizing • OUTDOOR SPACES - Decks, Gazebos & W aterfalls 6 m o . S a m e A t C a s h SPRING SPECIALS ^ 1 0 0 O F F * ^ 1 5 0 O F F ‘r ^ 2 5 0 O F F ■ A n n u a l M ow in g a n d L aw n Care C o n tra c t 4 applications of fertilizer included Coupon expires 6/1/08 L aw n & S p r in k le r Package $1,500 minimum purchase required F R E E R A I N G A U G E Paver Patio, Walkways & Retainer Walls I $2,500 minimum purchase required . 1 F R E E S E A L E R ( 1 g a l . ) | Coupon expires 6/1/08 Coupon expires 6/1/08 _ f i l 7j 2 2 3 - 2 0 7 0 L a n d s c a p e & G a r d e n C e n t e r 5170 W. 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