14 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, N O V EM B E R 30, 2007 www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews P S t a t e w i d e p r o g r a m g i v i n g f a m i l i e s s c h o o l i n g o p t i o n i s 1 1 y e a r s o l d Kim Schulz teaches all-day kindergarten at Pinckney Elementary. This year the program drew in a significant number of students from the Stockbridge area outside of the Pinckney school district. Here, student Madison Worrilow, 5, of South Lyon, works on a project in class. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Districts are embracing choice idea Today, parents can send kids to outside schools Children from the Mather family attend Fowlerville Community Schools and will continue to do so when they move to Howell Township in the near future. In the school library, Nikki Mather helps her daughter, Janiah, 7, and son, Jerzey, S, pick out some books to read. F rom N ew s S ta f f re p o rts The reasons parents choose a school outside their home district are as individual as their children and very important to officials with Livingston County’s five traditional public school districts. Schools of choice became an option for Michigan’s public schools in 1996. Some local districts, such as Pinckney, jumped in quickly while others, such as Fbwlerville, embraced the concept more slowly. 'Today all county schools offer some version of the program. With the bulk of school funding dependent on a per-student allotment from the state, districts are motivated to keep the students they have and lure others through their doors. “Rmding is a big aspect, but we generally support choice,” said Brian Higgins, Pinckney Community Schools assistant superintendent for personnel. “We’ve learned that lots of times the choice is made primarily because of a family situation.” Some families choose schools of choice because they live closer to another district’s school than they do their home district school or because they want their children to go to school closer to where parents work or to where an after-school caregiver lives, local officials said. Loyalty to a parent’s alma mater, a perception that one district is better than another and the availability of unique programs, advanced placement classes and alternative scheduling also are frequent reasons, they said. l ^ e Brighton 'Township’s Nancy Atchison, a resident of the Hartland Consolidated Schools, who chose to attend Howell High School at the S E E CHOICE, A4 Schools of choice The state of Michigan allows public school districts to offer a "schools of choice" program, accepting students from outside of their designated boundary areas. Two programs allow them to enroll students from inside or outside of their home county. Below are student numbers as provided by Livingston County area school districts. Each district accounts for their schools o f choice students differently. Some must enroll in the program every year, others become absorbed into regular student count after the first year and some siblings of schools of choice students are not treated as schools o f choice students themselves. District Years 06-07 Fall '07 Totals Brighton 13 63 100 450 Fowlerville 2 32 35 67 Hartland 8 34 22 56 Howell 5* 109 40 242 Pinckney 9 41 58 251 S. Lyon 12 10 38 **56 "Offered a full choice program for past 2 school years; has had a limited program since 2003-04. ""Offered choice program for in-county (Oakland) only until current school year.This year, they accepted students from out-of-county. Talks go on over library filters Library and Hamburg Township boards are working out computer access issues BY LEANNE SMITH T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Hamburg Township’s Board of 'Trustees still wants filters on the township library computers that provide public Internet access and the library’s governing board still refuses to comply. But the groups are talking and appear to have reached middle ground on what has been a battle of wills on how to halt possible questionable computer usage by library patrons. “We’re not there yet, but I think we’ll get there,” said Trustee Pat Hohl at the township board’s Nov. 20 meeting. “I think the library is working with us in the right direction.” The township board unanimously rescinded a resolution ordering the placement of a large banner outside the library that read: “Caution, Internet access in the library is unfiltered. Objectionable material may be visible to the general public.” The banner blew away shortly after being hung along the library drive at 10411 Merrill Road and will not be replaced. Instead, the board unanimously resolved and library officials have agreed that smaller signs will be placed on the library’s front door and at its computers with an warning that Internet access is unfiltered but closely monitored. The library board opposes computer filters because they can be gotten around and they often block sites that offer legitimate medical and historical information, said board Vice President Peg Eibler. “Monitoring, which we have done successfully for 12 years, is more effective,” Eibler said. “We hope now that some of the board members have seen what we do they will better understand our belief.” Additional video surveillance cameras have been placed at the library’s computer sta- S E E LIBRARY, A4 Gibbons gets peers' ultimate recognition JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Jane Gibbons, who works in the main office at Howeii High Schooi Freshman Campus, was selected as Support Person of the Year for the Howell Public Schools. Secretary named Howell's Support Person of the Year BY CASEY HANS The L iv in g s to n C o m m u n ity N ew s She’s known and loved throughout the Howell Public Schools community. After 23 years of working in transportation, operations, at Howell High School and most recently as a secretary at the Freshman Campus, Jane Gibbons has received the ultimate kudos from her peers. She was recently named Howell’s Support Person of the Year - the third such honor bestowed on a district support employee, said 'Terri Vaughn, president of the Howell Educational Support Personnel Association. “I’ve never seen her in a bad mood,” said Vaughn, who works with Gibbons at the Freshman Campus as the guidance secretary. “That’s just the way she is. She’s not one to toot her own horn.” A Texas native and Marion Township resident since 1969, Gibbons lives with her husband, Bill, and yoimgest son, Nate, 17, a Howell H i^ senior. Their other children are Janie Haslock who lives in North Carolina, Billy Gibbons who lives in Cincinnati and Bemie Gibbons, who died 10 years ago at age 22 in a traffic crash. The family set up two scholarships in his honor through the Community Fbimdation of Southeast Michigan; Howell High School seniors are awarded the Paul Beimett-Bemie Gibbons Athlete of the Year Scholarship or the Bemie Gibbons Humanitarian Scholarship annually. Teachers may know Gibbons’ voice from past years when she worked as a substitute caller, pulling in subs to get classes covered. She has been at the Freshman Campus for she years and was part of the team to open the ninth-grade facility. There, she works as secretary to the assistant principal. Her life philosophy is simple: “Put God first, work at your job as if you’re working for God S E E GIBBONS, A2 I N D E X Achievers B3 Calendar B4 Livingston Life B1-6 Real Estate & Building A5 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Sports C l-3 Volunteers B3 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. k f Visit us online Visit us at our new electronic version of The Livingston Community News at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews ■ See staff photo packages by visiting our home page and clicking on "photos." IN BRIEF Winter arrives with ski area opening It’s officially winter in Livingston County when the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa 'Township opens. With temperature expected to get colder next week, the popular ski area at 41^1 Bauer Road, began making snow earlier this week, attracting skiers and snowboarders already dreaming of a white winter. The best way to track Mount Brighton’s conditions and the hours of operation is to visit the Web site, www.mtbrighton.com, or call 810-229-9581. Daily lift tickets cost anywhere from $20-$35, depending on conditions and the day of the week. INSIDE Election change? Howell Public Schools officials consider moving elections to save money. A public hearing is Dec. 10. A3 Cars to crafts A former auto company employee reinvents herself as a maker of craft items. A6 Nutcracker time Classic holiday ballet will be presented in both Brighton and Pinckney. B1 Indoor sports As the snow starts to fly that means it’s time for indoor sports like swimming, competitive cheer and bowling. Cl 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 , N O V EM B E R 30, 2007 H o w e l l M i c h i g a n I l l u s t r a t i o n s a l e s t o b e n e f i t H o w e l l c o m m u n i t y A pen-and-ink illustration that captures a “snapshot in time” of Howell’s history, is now available for sale with proceeds to benefit the Howell Carnegie District Library, The Opera House, and the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. The image depicts the City of Howell in 2007 in a montage style. “It is a unique collection of our community’s past and present architecture, people, festivals and history,” says Mindy Arnold, Main Street Manager. The black-and-white image is printed on a high-quality, cream-colored paper and is suitable for framing. The cost of the print is $10 and all proceeds will be divided among the three organizations. Prints can be purchased by visiting or calling any of the following: Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River, 517-546-0720, ext. 110; The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., 517-540-0065, and the Main Street and DDA office, 207 N. Michigan Ave. (inside National City Bank), 517-545-4240. B R I E F Brighton 3 teacher aides hired for Spencer The Brighton Area Schools board on Monday approved hiring three teacher assistants for second-grade classrooms at Spencer Elementaiy School. All of the classes have 28 students, the maximum number allowed by the teachers’ contract. One of those classrooms is reported to have 86 percent of its students with special needs. A request and motion for an additional teacher at Spencer, was defeated by the school board. Rest rooms get heating system Department of F*ublic Services employees completed installing heating elements in the pavUion’s two unisex rest rooms last week, in time for the Holiday Glow celebration on Dec. 24. The City Council had approved the project after getting requests ftem people that the rest rooms be heated and kept open year-round. They had previously been open only during the warm weattier months. DPS Director Matt Schindewolf says he has not yet received information on the cost of the work, but it will be considerably below the $4,000 estimate for rest room upgrades. Other upgrades are being considered in 2008, including possibly adding more toilets and making the bathrooms more attractive. Hamburg Township Brighton bus damaged in crash A Brighton school bus was involved in a crash Monday morning when two cars spun out on an icy Brighton Lake Road and one of them hit the bus. According to Brighton Area Schools Superintendent Jim Craig, there were 20 students on the bus, which was traveling between Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School. There were no serious injuries. The damaged bus had to be towed from the scene. Livingston County Deputies to enter court differently The Livingston County Board of Commissioners has approved an amendment to the security policy at the Law Center and Brighton District Court to allow deputies and other employees to avoid having to go through the regular security checlqx)ints. The change allows them to use private entrances that are accessed by a swipe card or key. The Law Center, located at the county’s west complex on South Highlander Way, includes district and circuit courts. County Commissioner Dave Domas, R-iyrone Township, said sheriff’s deputies in particular want to avoid bringing handcuffed jail prisoners through the public area where families and others are present. Domas heads the board’s public safety committee. Commissioner Jack Labelle, R-Brighton Township, proposed an amendment in which employees would sign a “hold harmless” agreement so that the county would not be liable in case of an incident in which a county employee is injured or killed, while conceding the likelihood of it happening is slim. The amendment was approved on a 6-3 vote and the amended motion passed unanimously at the Nov. 19 meeting. Christmas portraits offered Saturday Louise Starbird, a professional photographer and owner of Brighton’s Photoworks Portrait Studio, will be taking Christmas portraits on Saturday for a minimum donation of $5 and canned goods to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County. Studio space is being donated by attorney Neal Nielsen in the Grand River Annex, Building 2060, Suite 300 (Ijehind Monarch Quilts) in Brighton. Classic Rugs & Decor will furnish the Christmas backdrops. Because there are no reservations for specific times, there will be a magic show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to entertain children while they wait. Families will also have an opportunity to design and send Christmas cards to soldiers in Iraq. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras and use a backdrop to take their own photos. Santa will make appearances throughout the day. For information, call Starbird at 810-225-1162. Free HIV tests offered at 3 sites The Livingston County Department of Public Health, Planned Parenthood and Pregnancy Help Clinic are encouraging at-risk people to get HIV testing in observation of World AIDS Day. The Department of Public Health estimates that there are close to 60 residents in Livingston County who have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Planned Parenthood will offer free testing using a blood draw on a walk-in basis at 7900 W Grand River Ave. near Brighton. Details: 810-220^513. The Pregnancy Help Clinic will offer free o r i HIV testing by appointment on TXiesday at 7743 W Grand River Ave. near Brighton. 810-494-5433. The Livingston County Department of Public Health will offer free oral HIV testing by appointment on Thursday at its 2300 E. Grand River Ave. Details: 517-552-6882. Return appointments will be needed at all three locations to get the test results. Howell Theater group to lease city space The Community Theater of Howell will rent the bottom floor of the Barnard Community Center from the city for $5,000, beginning Jan. 1. The additional 3,800 square feet at 415 N. Barnard St. will be used for storage and instruction. This is the second contract in the community sought by members of the local community theater group. For years, it has contracted with Howell Public Schools to use the Howell High School Freshman Campus Auditorium, band room and select classrooms. That lease agreement will continue. “They have started to overlap their space, and really do need additional rehearsal space,” said Debbie Mikula, director of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, supporting the contract offered by the theater group to the city. City's fund balance exceeds forecast An audit of the 2006-07 city of HoweU budget has city leaders feeling comfortable going forward. “The city is in a strong financial position” said City Manager Shea Charles, basing his comments on a $3.1 million fund balance going into 2007-08. “We ended better than anticipated.” The city had anticipated a $2.8 million fund balance, but an unanticipated $119,000 increase in building revenue permits from Pepsi Bottling Group, higher investments earnings, and early tax payment from Howell Public Schools helped boost the fund, Charles said. The city was also able to save money dedicated to local projects that did not need the allocated amount. Downtown shops compete on decor Downtown Howell businesses will show their holiday spirit during the second annual Downtown Howell Holiday Window Display Contest, which began Nov. 23 and ends today. Local businesses are partnering with the Howell Main Street program and Downtown Development Authority to promote downtown as a festive shopping and dining environment to shoppers and visitors. Area residents and shoppers are welcome to vote for their favorite of 15 participating businesses. Winners will be announced Wednesday. Last year more than 700 votes were cast. Forms can be downloaded at www.downtownhowell.org and submitted at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Howell Carnegie District Library and Howell City Hall. They can be e-mailed to marnold@ downtownhowell.org or faxed to 517-548-0325. From News staff reports Members of the Brighton Rotary Club work in the kitchen at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center on Nov. 21 preparing Thanksgiving dinners. The service club prepared and delivered meals to 94 families on the day before Thanksgiving. Below right. Crystal Gardens Executive Chef James Casper shows off one of the 40 turkeys he roasted Nov. 21 while working with members of the club. RICK FITZGERALD,THE LIVINGSTONCOMMUNITY NEWS GIBBONS FROM A1 She will be considered for state award and treat others as you would treat yourself.” She said she approaches life with the attitude that “overall, I think most people are good.” It’s a philosophy that has served her well in her career in Howell and does not go unnoticed by her co-workers. It’s one of the reasons she was selected for the honor. “She’s a sweetheart. She has an even disposition and is wellliked by everyone,” said Holly Emery, career prep coordinator at the Freshman Campus. “If you’re having a bad day, Jane will perk you right up. She’s infectious.” Hall monitor Sharon Slusarczyk praised Gibbons’ positive attitude. “She’s always willing to help you out no matter what,” she said. “I hate to paint her as a saint, but she really is.” Gibbons spends a typical day starting at 6:30 a.m. dealing with students, parents and handling other administrative duties - the ultimate in multitasking. “You have to be able to (multitask), to do this job,” she said. She was among 14 nominees for the 2007-08 award. Gibbons is modest about her achievement, calling it “a great honor” and “humbling.” She said she has loved her time in Howell, but is looking to retire in Janu- Jane Gibbons ■ Age: 59. ■ Residence: Marion Township. ■ Occupation: Secretary at the Howell High School Freshman Campus. Was recently named the Howell Public Schools Support Person of the Year; she will now be considered for the same honor at the state level. ■ Education: Three years of college studying in the field of education. ■ Family: Married to Bill. They have four children: Janie Haslock, 37; Billy, 36; Bernie who died at age 22; and Nate, 17, a senior in Howell. ■ Hobbies: Sewing, crafts, quilting, gardening and riding bicycles. She and Bill used to bow hunt; she still enjoys getting outdoors. ■ Community service: Was active for years in the Athletic Boosters and Scouting, remains active in the Church of Christ in Howell. ■ Special: Family stays active in two scholarships given in Bernie's memory each year through a fund managed by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The scholarships include the Bernie Gibbons Humanitarian Scholarship Award and the Paul Bennett-Bernie Gibbons Athletic Award. ■ Favorite day: "Probably working outside in the yard and in the vegetable garden," she said, adding that "although the deer were a frustration this past season." ■ Life philosophy: "Put God firs t... and treat others as you would treat yourself." ary 2009. “If you had to choose a place to work, you couldn’t pick a better place than the Howell Public Schools,” she said. “I call them family - and they’re a great family.” She will now be considered for the similar job at the state level. Past recipients of the support person award include 2006-07 winner Jeannie McRae from Southwest Elementary School and 2005-06 winner Lois Harvey from Hutchings Elementary School, who also won state honors that year. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com or at810-844-2005. County eyes housing grant BYTOMTOLEN The L iv in g s to n C o m m u n ity New s A $250,000 grant given preliminary approval by the Livingston County Board of Commissioners, enabling Venture Grand River Shores to refurbish apartments for low-income and other qualifying residents in Brighton, Howell and Fowlerville. The county has fiduciary responsibility for the federal (Jommunity Development Block Grant, which is administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The grant will enable Venture, the housing subsidiary of the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, to repair and upgrade 20 of 33 apartments. The improvements will include furnace repair or replacement, new carpeting, plumbing work, window treatment and other interior projects to be performed this winter. Donald Jones, president of Venture Inc., OLHSA’s housing subsidiary, says OLHSA will seek other grants to complete the remainder of the units. “We hope to get additional dollars from MSHDA to do more (apartments),” he said after Monday’s health and human services committee meeting. A difference of opinion over the amount OLHSA felt it should receive for administrative services has been resolved. The agency has agreed to a $28,640 fee for its services, and the county will receive $7,000 for its services for a total of $35,640, leaving $214,000 for the actual work. The apartments were previously owned by Great L ^ e s Nonprofit Housing Corp.; MSHDA assumed ownersWp when the company was dissolved. OLHSA, which provides programs for low-income, disabled and elderly persons, subsequently took over the properties. The grant is expected to gain final county boanl approval at its meeting Monday. =T1IK I IMNG.SrONis C O M M U N IT Y N E W S Published each Friday. 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B-3 Oceola Township Offices . .. .B-5 To see additional ads from the past week go to: Shopping.mlive.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , N O V E M B E R 30, 2 0 0 7 A3 Howell schools may move election dates Action could save the district as much as $30,000 per election BY STEPHENIE KOEHN N e w s S p e c ia l W r i t e r Howell school officials will consider moving the district’s annual elections to save costs that have escalated due to state election law changes. The Howell Public Schools Board of Education, at the urging of Associate Superintendent Rick Terres, is engaged in preliminary examination of various election options expected to save the district as much as $30,000 per election. A Dec. 10 public hearing is scheduled to take comments on moving the district’s annual elections from May to November of odd-numbered years, though the board may consider other cost-saving options as well. “If there was ever an imperfect science ... this is it,” said Terres, referring to recent changes in election rules that have cost the district substantially more. Once conducted in June, elections were changed to May with recent changes in the state election laws which call for local mimicipalities to nm them, he said, driving the cost from an average of $5,000 per election to nearly $35,000 now. Districts previously operated school elections. School districts foot the entire biU unless municipalities have ballot questions, in which case, they pay a share, Terres said. In practice, the schools generally have the only questions on the ballot, so they pay for the whole election. ‘"The chances of somebody showing up (on the ballot) in November are better than May,” he said. Increased costs relate to the larger scale of elections in the municipalities, Terres said. “Municipalities have more precincts than we had,” Terres said. “Where a municipality like, say, Marion Township might have three or four polling sites, we had one. So the need for additional supplies and election workers drives up the cost, as does the $1.25 costper- ballot, which Terres said is up from just pennies when the schools ran the elections using paper ballots. Although the board chose to call a hearing to consider November elections, it also could consider May in odd years. leave things as they are, or look at an annual August election. Because the legislature hasn’t finished its own deliberations on August elections, that option isn’t yet available to schools, Terres said. “But the hope is the election legislation will be completed by the legislature by the end of the year,” he said, making the possibly more attractive August selections available before the board makes its final decision. Because the board programmed the projected election savings into its 2007-2008 budget, finding a way to lower costs is important, said Board President Phil Westmoreland. “The predominant reason for moving the elections to some other time than May is a money- savings venture,” he said. If the board takes no action, then there will be a May election in 2008, with three seats up for a vote, Terres said. The public hearing, required by law to provide an opportunity for public input on election options, will begin at the start of the regular school board meeting at 7 p.m., Terres said. The meeting is in the school administrative offices, 4H N. Highlander Way, Howell. For information call 517-548-6234. * P a y h i k e r e f u s a l 'a n i c e g e s t u r e ' Prosecutor's decision on $1,034 wins praise BYTOMTOLEN L iv in g s to n C o m m u n ity New s Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse is turning down his 2.5 percent salaiy increase for 2008. The increase was approved for him and _ other nonunion county employ- ® ees Nov. 5 by the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Morse informed Coimty Administrator Bob Block last week of his decision. As of Monday, no other county officials had relinquished the 1^ pay raise. Block says the way the county payroll works, Morse will get the raise, but has the option of returning the money to the county or donating it to charity. “The purpose was to save county taxpayers money, so I’ll be returning the money to the county,” Morse said. “It’s not a lot of money, but for me it was the principle.” Board of Commissioners Chairman Bill Rogers calls Morse’s decision to reject the pay hike “absolutely, a nice gesture.” However, Rogers says he doesn’t expect other ^ county employees to follow suit, while admitting compiling a county budget for next year has been difficult due to the state’s economic downturn. “It’s just that not everybody can afford to (refuse a pay raise),” Rogers says. “(Morse) is able to do it, and it sets a good example. It says a lot about our elected officials and other personnel as well.” Rogers also says others could make similar gestures, based on the prevailing economic conditions, without telling anyone. “You never know, some others may be donating their raises to charity,” he says. The highest-paid county official next year will continue to be Block, who will earn about $149,000. Morse, as the highestcompensated elected official, is scheduled to earn $128,600 in 2008. His current salary is $127,566. The other elected officials and their 2008 salaries: Sheriff Bob Bezotte, $109,000; Clerk Margaret Dunleavy, $89,600; Register of Deeds Sally Reynolds, $83,800; Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere, $83,500 and 'freasurer Dianne Har%, $83,000. Rogers says giving county employees cost-of-living pay hikes is getting harder each year, with 70 percent of the county budget going toward employee pay and benefits. B o y g e t s 1 0 - p o i n t b u c k Michael Nachtrab, 12, a seventhgrader at St. Patrick School in Brighton, shot this 10-point buck Nov. 16, during his first time out deer hunting. He shot the buck from about 15 yards away with a Winchester 20-gauge from a ground blind at the Brighton State Recreation Area. His father, Michael Nachtrab, was with him but not hunting. Michael completed his hunter safety course at the Livingston Conservation Club. COURTESY. CHUCK NACHTRAB S E L C R A h ir e s a n e w d ir e c t o r Flint resident to head regional recreation group BY LISA CAROLIN The L iv in g s to n C o m m u n ity N ew s Patrick Gerace has been hired as the director of the Southeast Livingston Recreation Authority. Gerace, who lives in Flint, was hired last week by the SELCRA board. He is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree fit)m the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration. He has worked for and became director of recreation for the Industrial Mutual Association of Flint, a nonprofit agency that formerly was the Gener^ Motors employee club. “We sought an individual who will collaborate across the several growing recreation authorities in Livingston Coimty,” said SELCRA board member Christine Vogt. “We looked for someone with great ideas on growth opportunities in programs and leisure services, as well as experience in managing facilities.” SELCRA contracts with Brighton Area Schools and public and private facilities for indoor and outdoor locations, and owns the Meijer Skate Park. SELCRA currently has a staff of three recreation supervisors, an office manager, an intern, and numerous part-time employees. (Jerace will start work Monday. SELCRA has been without a director for six months following the dismissal of its last leader. SELCRA, which has operated since the 1980s, coordinates recreation programs in conjimction with the city of Brighton, the Brighton Area Schools, and Brighton, Genoa and Green Oak townships. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunityneW5.com or at 810-844'2010. I N B R I E F Ex-carnival worker to be sentenced A former carnival worker who pleaded guilty last week to sexually assaulting a 15- year-old Brighton girl during Brighton’s annual Summerfest in July, will face sentencing Dec. 15. Juan Carlos McCray, 22, who has no known adffi’ess, agreed to plead guilty to three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and a misdemeanor charge of furnishing alcohol to a minor during a conference Nov. 20 before Livingston County Circuit Judge Stanley Latreille. A charge of being a habitual offender was dropped in exchange for his guilty plea. McCray is being held in the Livingston County Jail, awaiting sentencing. McCray’s accomplice, Robert Villarreal, 20, of Detroit, was sentenced in September to 60 days in jail and has since served his jail term. Villarreal was convicted of furnishing alcohol to a minor, illegal possession of alcohol and minor in possession of alcohol. According to the police report, McCray and Villarreal lured two minor girls to a truck after the carnival closed for the night on July 27 and provided them alcohol, after which McCray sexually assaulted the girl. The city closed down the carnival the next day after the incident was reported. H o w e ll p a r e n t s w in a d v is o r y r o le o n c u r r ic u lu m c o m m it t e e s Beared also limits religious content in school subjects BY STEPHENIE KOEHN N e w s S p e c ia l W r i t e r Howell parents will now have input on books their children read in class. The school board voted Monday to add parents in an advisory capacity to the district’s curriculum committees. Also approved was a new district policy limiting religious content taught in the schools. Despite differences that spurred heated debate, the board compromised on an advisory roie for parents on the committees. The 14 committees cover subjects including art and music, computer technology, English language arts, math, physical education, science, social studies, world language and more. Each meets at least twice a year to align curriculum with state requirements, determine best practices and instructional strategies, analyze test scores and other assessment data and determine district assessments. Most audience members who spoke Monday told the board they opposed placing parents on the board because parents aren’t trained to assess curriculum. “I have some reservations” about adding parents to the curriculum committees, said parent Ann Routt. “There are more appropriate ways of inviting public and parental involvement. We have to trust our administrators and teachers.” “Adding a parent sounds right,” but creates the possibility that “the curriculum process will grind to a halt,” added Jonathan Arking, who has two children in the district. “It’s a risky thing to go in and fix something that isn’t broken,” he said, referring to the policy as it stood before the vote. Trustees Ed Literski and Dean Miller opposed adding parents to the committees in a voting role, but said they welcomed parental input. “Curriculum has become a very complex issue,” Literski said “We have to leave it to those who are trained.” “(Teachers) are highly trained individuals,” said Miller, agreeing with Literski. He called parent involvement “a great step. Let’s bring them in and get their advice.” Trustees Wendy Day, Kim Shumaker and Jeannine Pratt favored voting membership for parents on the board. “They deserve a vote,” Day said. “Our PTOs are all parents,” said Pratt. “They may not all have (advanced) degrees in education, but they certainly have valid input.” Board President Phil Westmoreland’s proposed amendment to the original wording, added parents in an advisory capacity, without voting rights, passed on a 4-3 vote. 'lY’ustees Day, Pratt and Shumaker voted no. The new ceiling on religious content, applicable to public musical performances by the district’s students, limits that content to “no more than 50 percent of the published program.” Previously, the inclusion of sacred music in concerts and other performances by the district’s students was limited by administrative practice, established in 1999, to 30 percent of the program. The new policy also dictates that: “Sacred text se lection shall not advance any one religious perspective nor shall it reflect any bias on the part of the school or its employees.” The vote on the entire package of instructional policy changes was 6-1, with Day voting no. Each subject-area committee will include one parent of a district-enrolled student. A total of 22 parents, two from each of the district’? 11 schools, will be appointed by school principals, said Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Farina. Because there will be eight more parents than needed, some will serve as alternates or some committees may have two parents, she said. The policy change was brought, in part, due to objections by some about use of the optional book “The Freedom Writers Diary,” which contains explicit language and content. Comprehensive Medical Care from Newborns to Seniors Rachel Wulf. M.D. Our Family Medicine Providers; Nathan Joseph Bloch, D.O. Chris McGrew, P.A.-C. 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Atchison said her daughter - who wants to study law - is interested in graduating early and may take classes at Lansing Community College, which has its Livingston County campus at Parker. The numbers In Livingston County, Brighton Area Schools has the most students - 450 - enrolled through schools of choice, the same number as last year, which Superintendent Jim Craig said represents Brighton’s proximity to a large population of parents. “We don’t do any surveying as to why students choose to come to Brighton, but we believe that geography is one reason,” said Craig, referring in part to the 264 students who come from the Howell district next door. “Families choose the Miller kindergarten in Brighton because the entire school is kindergarten.” Principal Kay Nicholas agrees Miller is a draw. “Some like the idea of a building that’s all kindergarten and we also offer junior kindergarten so kids can stay here for two years,” she said. “We have 524 children in our kindergarten now, and 94 are school of choice.” Jennifer Frame lives in the Howell school district and began sending her son, Ryan, to Brighton’s Miller School last year. “He’s in regular kindergarten at Miller this school year because we like the half days they offer every day, and they’re so nice there, and it’s just for kindergartners,” she says. “We live close to the Brighton school district and are thinking of keeping Ifyan in the Brighton schools next year.” Just more than 15 percent of the total number of students in the Brighton school district this year are enrolled through school of choice officials said. The district’s curriculum, advanced placement courses and athletic programs also appeal to students and families. Howell Public Schools has offered limited choice since 2003, but went to a full open choice program two years ago as enrollment grovilh slowed. “We were a late comer to the party,” said Howell Superintendent Chuck Breiner. “It was a defensive measure. We lost a lot of students.” There are now 242 choice students enrolled in Howell, a little less than 3 percent of the student population. “We presume they stay,” Breiner said, adding that siblings of choice students are not counted as such, so if families make send other children, they are considered regular enrollees. In Fowlerville, Superintendent Ed Alverson said there have been 67 schools-of-choice students enrolled in the district in the two years it’s had the program. “We didn’t really know what to expect,“ said Alverson, “but we got more than we had hoped for, so I’d say it’s been a success.” Pinckney has 251 schoolsof- choice students. It added 58 new choice students this fall, up 14 from last year, which can partly be attributed to the addition of all-day kindergarten, officials said. Kindergarten enrollment jumped enough at Pinckney Elementary that a third kindergarten class was added just before Labor Day, said Principal Yvonne 'Taylor. “Some of these families brought their older students along as well,” 'Ihylor said. South Lyon Community Schools serves students in Oakland County as well as a portion of eastern Livingston County. Officials report 56 new students - including 19 elementary and 37 secondary students - enrolled in schools of choice this fall, which received a boost this year when the district began accepting students from outside of Oakland County. Last year, the district had only 10. The Hartland Consolidated Schools, which serves students in Oakland and Genesee counties as well as Livingston County, has 49 school of choice students this school year, up from 34 last year. Students hit the road According to Melissa Meister, a South Lyon assistant superintendent, of the 56 schoolsof- choice students this year 20 are from Livingston County -14 ffum Brighton. Other areas represented include Ann Arbor, Detroit and Femdale. In Fowlerville, more than half of the schools-of-choice students have come from Howell while others come from neighboring Shiawassee County, Alverson said. Howell Registrar Ellen Oldford said this year’s choice students came mostly from Brighton and Hartland (10 students each) and Fowlerville (8), Pinckney (7) and a handful from other areas. Pinckney draws the most students - 75 - from neighboring Stockbridge, but 54, 41, 36 and 24 come from Howell, Brighton, Whitmore lake and Dexter, respectively. “The families that come a great distance typically have a parent working in the schools or somewhere in the immediate area,” Higgins said. “Having the kids in school close to them makes the logistics easier.” Hartland also draws students from neighboring districts. “We don’t have a majority of students from any one district but most of the students who choose Hartland come from contiguous districts,” said Scott VanEpps, director of personnelstudent services for the Hartland Consolidated Schools. Keeping students More important to Fowlerville’s Alverson than the numbers are schools-of-choice parents’ comments that they are happy. “I’ve talked with them,“ he said. “For most people, we are still considered a small town, a hometown community school that is not overwhelming large, yet we offer good programs. People do feel they get good attention and service, and they enjoy our friendly atmosphere.” One example of this includes Nikki Mather of Handy 'Township, in the Fowlerville district, who plans to keep her children in school there when her family moves to Howell 'Township in a few months. “I just love the school district,” said the selfemployed mom who has three children: Janiah, 7; Jerzey, 5; and Jexi, 4. “It’s a quality education in a small town.” Before it adopted open choice two years ago, Howell school officials reported the district had lost $2 million. Breiner said to date the district has gained more than $1 million from the program, so the revenue numbers are headed in the right direction. “We were a growth district - we always had a problem with overcrowding,” he said. “Now we’re in a different position. I think we jumped in at the right time. Over time it will increase. We’ll continue to be in it.” Offering programs, such Pinckney Community High School’s award-winning robotics and drama programs, that other districts don’t have has helped draw students to Pinckney, Higgins said. The families that choose the district also make a strong commitment to the schools, Pinckney Elementary’s 'Taylor added. “They are appreciative and supportive,” she said. “They have to drive their children every day and get them here on time and then pick them up on time. We find that these parents volunteer a lot and let us know they really want to be here.” Miile they do compete, Fowlerville’s Alverson said the county’s five districts still work well together. “This (competition for students) is a reality,” said Alverson, adding that he plans to maintain the same working relationship with other school superintendents in and outside of the county. Marketing is key Marketing schools of choice is something on which Brighton has focused. School chief Craig said a new committee is being formed to highlight all the district has to offer. 'Ihustees Joyce Powers and Beth Minert are spearheading the effort with a group of teachers, administrators, support staff and residents. “We need to attract and retain students in this district,” Powers said. “I think that Brighton has a good reputation, and we need to let people know about it. Word of mouth is a big way that we can improve our marketing.” In Fowlerville, the district is using newspaper and radio ads to highlight the new state-ofthe art high school auditorium and gymnasium; an instrumental music program beginning in fifth grade; strong academics and a dedicated staff. Breiner said the Howell district’s has touted its new approach to high school leam- PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Above, Kim Schulz with her all-day kindergarten class at Pinckney Elementary School. At left. Handy Township's Nikki Mather, left, Jerzey Mather, 5, and Janiah Mather, 7, spend some computer time with librarian Gail Tuppy in Fowlerville. ing, including the flex schedule, dual enrollment with Lansing Community College as well as the overall Blue Ribbon accomplishments of the elementaries. When it became one of the first county schools to offer choice in 1998, Pinckney touted its philosophy of treating all students as individuals and efforts to meet each students’ needs, Higgins said. While it hasn’t actively marketed schools of choice in several years, the district still reaches out with this message and the district’s other bonuses, he said. “Students get a well-rounded education with academics, athletics, arts, technology, vocational programs, advanced placement courses and a wide range of extracurricular activities in a small-town, family environment,” Higgins said. Schools can limit the number of spots open to schools-ofchoice students, but state law prohibits them from turning anyone away, Higgins said. If more students apply than there are spots available, those accepted are chosen by a random draw, he said. Districts can turn away students who have recently served a lengthy suspension or been expelled from their home district because of a serious disciplinary problem, Higgins said. Students needing special education services the choice district doesn’t have and the home district won’t pay them to add also can be denied, he said. Staff reporters Leanne Smith, Casey Hans, Lisa Carolin and Laurie Humphrey contributed to this report. LIBRARY FROM A1 Concerns about public safety are discussed tions, and the library’s Internet acceptable use policy has been revised to more specifically outline public disturbances and give staff the authority to act on them, said Librarian Holly Hentz. Hohl moved and the board agreed that monthly updates will be given until Hamburg Police Chief Steve Luciano and the township’s public safety committee are comfortable that trustees’ concerns have been addressed. The township owns the library and the land it’s built on, but the publicly elected library board governs the facility’s operating funds, policies and rules. Operation of the library is funded by a 10-year 0.5-mill levy approved by voters in 1999. The township board’s original resolution, which outraged library officials, followed a September incident in which library employees called Hamburg Township police after catching a 29-year-old male township resident fondling himself while accessing lewd Internet sites on a library computer. Before this incident, the man had been asked to leave the library on two separate occasions after employees witnessed what they thought was suspicious behavior, Hentz said. The man was charged with three counts of disorderly conduct and obscene conduct in a public place. He pleaded guilty earlier this month to one count of obscene conduct and is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 11 in Livingston County District Court where he could face up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. “To me, this incident was M public safety concern,” Luciano said. “This individual kept coming back to the library even after he had been discovered. “That’s a major red flag for a sex offender.” Luciano and Hentz also have met to discuss the library’s code of conduct policy and how to have a better working relationship, he said. “We’re all looking for areas of compromise that are acceptable to everyone and we will continue to do so,” Luciano said. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 8 i0-844-2011. C o n d i t i o O n e S T O P S H O P & D R O P Plenty of Parking • Donation Centers at All Stores • Unique & Chic Merchandise • T H R I F T S T O R E S & Donation Centers Shop & Donate 9-9 Mon. through Thurs. & ‘til 10 pm on Fri. and Sat. 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B Y T H E N U M B E R S Brighton City 1270 Durwood Ct; $256,000 8735 Greenwillow St; $46,190 1006 State St; $164,750 1637 Woodlake Circle; $173,500 Brighton Township 4781 Canyon Oaks Dr; $217,000 10221 Colonial Ct; $178,500 3360 Dianne Dr; $162,500 3360 Dianne Dr; $137,500 2982 Hartun Dr; $238,500 10665 Hickory Knoll Dr; $319,000 3118 Old Orchard Dr; $177,500 11945 Waycross; $195,000 Cohoctah Township 1472 Cohoctah Road; $116,147 10980 Fleming; $262,063 Conway Township 9563 E Marsh; $113,303 Deerfieid Township 10407 Argentine Road; $179,900 Fowierviiie Viiiage 605 Garden Ct; $144,000 628 Garden Ct; $142,433 Genoa Township 3176 Centennial Ct; $299,000 439 Cheyenne Trail; $134,000 429 Cloverview Lane; $204,870 4497 Filbert Dr; $465,600 4141 Hampton Ridge Blvd; $121,500 3219 Lakewood Shores Dr; $338,000 7235 Lime Lake Ct; $206,631 4856 New Haven Dr; $345,000 4977 Northfield Dr; $251,000 588 Olde Ivy Lane; $205,000 7866 State St; $150,000 5459 Walnut Hills Dr; $519,000 Green Oak Township 8889 Bonaventure Dr; $349,454 7414 Dibrova Dr; $143,897 6249 Kinyon Dr; $406,800 13238 Ten Mile Road; $129,500 6301 Woodring Ct; $41,356 Hamburg Township 6549 Lexington; $53,000 11776 Merrill Road; $55,000 7901 Mohican Dr; $218,000 8823 Redstone Dr; $200,000 8823 Redstone Dr; $43,500 8989 Redstone Dr; $230,000 7787 River Run Dr; $380,000 8819 Riverside Dr; $160,000 2511 Signature Dr; $160,472 Handy Township 5352 Jamerlea Lane; $182,200 Hartiand Township 8432 Foldenauer Dr; $319,000 11048 Matthew Lane; $380,193 Howeii City 1133 Curzon; $104,000 116 Michigan Ave, N; $261,600 1812 Oak Squire Ct; $212,000 Howeii Township 1392 Shire Ct; $107,000 Iosco Township 5196 Gregory Road; $184,500 Marion Township 2730 Black Eagle Rdg; $369,500 1249 Coon Lake Road, W; $257,000 5670 Coon Lake Road, W; $141,292 3336 Pingree Road; $387,309 297 Tortioise Dr; $299,900 Oceola Township 4040 Allen Road, E; $127,157 300 Cornell St; $131,600 1281 Maple Leaf Lane; $208,500 1361 Oakcrest Road; $104,114 Putnam Township 7041 Cedar Lake Road; $207,000 11353 Hearthside Dr; $280,000 Tyrone Township 9141 Denton Hill Road; $77,000 9025 Faussett Road; $145,200 B Y T H E N U M B E R S 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. City of Brighton 102 E. Main St., $11,050, signage 201 W. Main St., $10,000, signage 8643 Wayside Drive, $20,000, residential demolition 1321 Brighton Lake Road, $40,000, addition and deck 315 W. North St., $98,000, exterior renovations 702 Advance St., $8,000, exterior re-facing 724 State St., $20,000, residential alteration 1062 Charles Orndorf, $30,000 tenant build-out 8292 Heathertree Lane, $17,000, basement 8669 Candlewood, $400,000, fire damaged apartments 102 E. Main St., $5,050, clock 730 Brighton Lake Road, $5,060, re-roof Genoa Township 4286 E. Grand River, $78,890, commercial interior buildout Marion Township 4131 Prairie Rose Drive, $84,515, finished basement. 1396 Morning Mist Drive, $25,582, single story addition to existing home. 4361 Sundance Circle, $25,568, in-ground pool with fence. 2949 Black Eagle Valley, $5,302, attached wood frame deck with stairs. 5125 Mason Road, $21,808, garage addition, existing home. 2171 Peavy Road, $117,767, detached residential accessory structure. 1649 County Farm Road, $40,891, polebarn, concrete floor. 2861 W. Coon Lake Road, $20,000, unit for equipment and generator installed on slab. Unadilla Township 19367 Spears, $7,817, attached wood deck. 11760 Patterson Lake Drive, $8,715, single story addition to existing home. 18835 Dexter Trail, $34,893, garage concrete floor. Ladies O n ly Shopping N ig h t He^ !• JmI Around Hm Comer. Moms, Daughters, Wives, Girlfriends! Come and shop for your Men! 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Michelle Brant, executive director of the Livingston Association of Realtors, says she doesn’t see the numbers changing much in the upcoming months. “I see us heading in the same direction in 2008 and think it will be a similar year to 2007,” says Brant. “There are more pending sales at this time than there were a year ago at this time. The important thing to remember is that there are a lot of great homes on the market being sold at reasonable prices.” Brant says the average sale price of homes in the county has remained steady at $217,000-$223,000 since May of this year. According to Ron Zupko, president of the Livingston Association of Realtors, now is one of the best times to buy real estate in Livingston County because he says there are some good bargains. Genoa Township leads the county in the number of homes for sale in 2007 with a total of 932, followed by Hamburg Township with 880, Green Oak Township with 756 and Brighton Township with 746. Julie Fielek, owner of Fielek Building Inc. and incoming second vice president of the Home Builders Association of Livingston County, says she believes Livingston County has topped out in terms of the number of homes for sale. She says Livingston County has felt the results of the bad economy that has hit all of Michigan but believes the county still has a lot of appeal because of its location and teauty. The number of foreclosures for the year hit 925 in Livingston County by the end of October, according to the county’s register of deeds, Sally Reynolds. In 2006, the county had 614 foreclosures; in 2005, there were 280 foreclosures. Although Reynolds says she does not receive the reasons for foreclosures, she speculates that many people have refinanced so much that they have no equity left in their homes and can’t borrow enough money to get out of hock She says that in the 28 years she has been at her job, she has never seen so many foreclosures in Livingston County. 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After taking a buyout last year, the “crafter from way back” turned her hobby into a job. Now she has a building to create her work, firm hours of operation and plans for the future, including a home display Dec. 14-15 at 3700 Mason Road in Howell Township. “Just because a leaf falls doesn’t mean it’s dead,” said McCurry, who breathes new life into unwanted things and sells through her home-based workshop. Nature’s Whims Craft Shoppe. Items may become part of a candle holder, a wreath or a mirror. The 50- year-old turns out at least five items a day. "Things just come to me,” she said. Not everyone would think to turn a lamp into a candlestick with faux ivy and intermingled berries climbing up the side, or make a cowboy boot into a vase for vibrantly colored dried herbs. She also uses barn wood for decorative bird houses (nests included and birds optional) and twisted vines for festive, seasonal tree displays. A 4-foot piece of driftwood became a hollowed-out atrium for topiary and small-scale, winged nature lovers under her care. And the painted face of Santa Claus is regularly found on windows rescued from the trash. She has a display of wreaths featuring pheasant feathers and mirrors accented with birch wood. One never knows what McCurry will have, because it is impossible to predict what she will find “junkin” - searching through trash - or at rummage sales. She also uses items found on the family’s Debra Ann McCurry turned her talent for crafts into a career, selling items from a workshop at her home in Howell Township called Nature's Whims. Here, McCurry feeds the chickens that run around her property. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PI5ELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS 5 'Just because a leaf falls doesn't mean it's dead. ... Things just come to me.' Debra Ann McCurry, of Howell Township w h o makes creative items from recycled items five-acre property or sent in from friends and family. “Whenever my friends or family go somewhere, I tell them to send me an artifact,” she said. She has received pine cones from Washington, cactus plants from New Mexico, shells from the Caribbean and more. She uses everything. Even bowling balls. “I turn them into gazing balls,” she said. Heavy enough so that even a strong wind will not knock them McCurry takes old windows and other items and reuses them for unique items that she sells through her workshop, Nature's Whims. Her home is on Mason Road in Howell Township. over, she covers the balls in jeweled stones before placing them on low pedestals. They are one of her best sellers, she said. “I’ve always had a knack for making something out of nothing,” she said. And she has the sales receipts from years of craft shows to prove it. Her workshop, a cinderblock building with multiple rooms, a wood-burning stove and sliding wooden door, is as unique as her items. Located behind the family’s house on Mason Road, items are packed in and around the building. The benefit of working from her property is that she will likely never miss a customer during her “garage sales.” “And so far, everyone who’s come has bought,” she said. The disadvantage is that she’s had customers come outside of her posted “sale” hours. “I’ve got gloves on, and I’m cleaning the house, and I hear the alarm (set up in the house to tell her when someone enters the property).” McCurry is considering online sales, though she is nervous about shipping items. “A lot of my stuff is fragile,” she said, “and for now, I enjoy just selling to the surrounding community.” Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. McCurry works on one of her copper spider webs. These are among the items she makes in her home workshop. Whimsical workshop ■ Name: Nature's Whims Craft Shoppe. ■ Where: 3700 Mason Road, east of Burkhart, Howell Township. ■ Her creations: Unique bird houses, wreaths, holiday decorations, lawn ornaments, home accessories and more. ■ Hours: Upcoming "garage sale" Dec. 14-15, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. She'll also show at upcoming craft fairs. For a complete list of fair dates and locations, or to view product creation, call McCurry at 248-310- 1366. 1 United Way w w w .lcu n itedw a y .o rg w hat m a tte rs . THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Volunteers, B3 Achievers, B3 Calendar, B4 LIVINGSTON LIFE r r RICK FITZGERALD T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s C h e e r s f o r c o m m u n i t y d u r i n g t h i s h o l id a y s e a s o n Every holiday season need a dose of good cheer to get things rolling. Here’s my contribution: Cheers: To the students and staff at Pathway School, operated by the Livingston Educational Service Agency, who have created Lacey’s Love Dog Biscuits. What an incredible program this is. More than two dozen of Pathway’s special needs students are involved in the a smallscale business operation that makes and sells the biscuits for $3 per bag. Profits are put back into the school to fund student activities or equipment. To get a bag for your favorite pooch, call the school at office at 517-546-3030. Cheers: To the group known as the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Earlier this month the Livingston County chapter of this national group went to work in a local cemetery to mark the graves of four soldiers in Wright Cemetery. The group typically does not stage any fundraisers, instead paying out of members’ own pockets for the installation costs and other appropriate markings. “We’re here to keep the memory of these men alive,” said volunteer George Allen of Howell. Keep up the good work, gentlemen. Cheers: To all of the staff and volunteers who create a warm, welcoming environment at the county’s senior centers. We recently featured some of the varied offerings at the center in Hartland Township and reported about changes in hours at the center in Brighton. These important gathering spots operate on a patchwork of funding that varies from center to center. Each one of them deserves strong community support. Cheers: To the volunteers of Last Chance Rescue, the local nonprofit group committed to finding permanent homes for animals. We recently reported that the agency was struggling to place a record number of dogs into loving homes and was in need of volunteers and supplies. Can you lend a hand? Cheers: To dedicated teachers like Mark Oglesby of Howell and Terri Palazzolo of Fowlerville. Both were recently named their school districts’ teachers of the year. Oglesby teaches government at Howell High School; Palazzolo directs the junior high and senior high band programs. Cheers: To those who already have submitted a nomination for our second annual Livingston Citizen of the Year award. The award - along with a $1,000 donation to the winner’s charity of choice - will be announced in early 2008. Deadline for nominations is Monday, Dec. 17. Just about any adult in the county is eligible for the honor and anyone may submit a nomination. We’re looking for people who are active in the community and who have done something particularly noteworthy during the course of the past year. To make a nomination, pronde us with the basic infornation and a brief commenary. Send material to Citizen )f the Year Award, The Livngston Community News, 120 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116, or e-mail me at the address below. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald :an be reached at rfitzgerald@ 'ivingstoncommunitynews.com yr 810-844-2004. COURTESY. FOUNTAIN DANCE MINISTRY Dancer Kate Lanave dances in the "Waltz of the Flowers" scene from "The Nutcracker" ballet last year. She will be dancing in the traditional Christmas ballet again this year with the Fountain Dance Ministry at the JaneTasch Performing Arts Center. At right, Jessica Rayevskiy of Genoa Township works with Portia Adams, preparing for their production of "The Nutcracker" at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. JAMIE CHARBENEAU.PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS ' T h e N u t c r a c k e r ' t i m e s 2 Productions are scheduled for Brighton and Pinckney In Brighton ■ Who: Russian Artists International Ltd. and the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet presents "The Nutcracker." ■ When: Saturday, Dec. 8,2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9,3:30 p.m. ■ Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. ■ Tickets: $20 adults; $17 children (10 and under) and seniors (65 and older) at the Brighton Community Education office. Call 810-299-4130. In Pinckney ■ Who: Fountain Dance Ministry presents "The Nutcracker." ■ When: Saturday, Dec. 15,7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16,2 p.m. ■ Where: Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre, 2130 E. M-36, Pinckney. ■ Tickets: $18 adults; $15 children, teens, senior citizens. Available at Beverly Rae's, 306 W. Main St., Brighton and Pinckney Community Education Office, Pinckney. Call 810-229-7690. BY LISA CAROLIN T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s L ivingston County will offer two separate productions of “The Nutcracker” ballet this holiday season. The Novi-based Academy of Russian Classical Ballet will stage its annual production of the popular holiday story Dec. 8 and 9, its second consecutive production at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. More than 80 dancers from Livingston County and neighboring counties will take part in the production. “We got a nice response from the community last year,” says Jessica Rayevskiy, who with her husband, Sergey, is the co-director of the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet. “We like the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts because it’s like a professional theater,” says Sergey Rayevskiy. “We hope to do more productions there in the spring.” Anton Korsakov, first soloist of the Marinsky (Kirov) Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, will perform the role of “The Nutcracker” prince for the second year. The prize-winning SEE NUTCRACKER, 82 Olga Olson, of Northville, helps her daughter, Tatiana, put on her Mother Ginger costume for rehearsal of "The Nutcracker" production that will be at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PI5ELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Jessica and Sergey Rayevskiy, of Genoa Township, are producing "The Nutcracker" at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. Ballet dancers creating their dream life in Livingston BY LISA CAROLIN T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Two talented ballet dancers, who grew up on separate sides of the Atlantic, are now creating a dream together in Southeast Michigan. Jessica Rayevskiy, who grew up in jAnn Arbor, where she first started dancing and later moved to Howell, and Sergey Rayevskiy, who grew up in both Moldova, a former Soviet Republic, and in St. Petersburg, Russia, met each other when they were studying dance at the Kirov Academy in Washington, D.C. Now the dancers, who have been married five years, have a dance academy of their own and a baby due in May. “All my life I lived in big cities,” says Sergey Rayevskiy. “We got married in Michigan and moved to Genoa Township. It’s relaxed here Meet the teachers ■ Who: Jessica and Sergey Rayevskiy. ■ What: Owners of the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet in Novi. ■ Ages: 25 and 27. ■ Home: Genoa Township. ■ Pets: Two poodles named Chip and Brandy. ■ Hobby: Watching Detroit Red Wings games and traveling. ■ Favorite books: Travel books. ■ Dancers they admire: "Each dancer has a certain personality and style of dance," says Sergey Rayevskiy. "We look for qualities from many dancers." ■ Details: On the Web at www. russianclassicalballet.com. and not stressful.” Sergey Rayevskiy says it took him a year to acclimate to the pace of Livingston County, and he is pleased to be here. “My parents live here, which is why I wanted to live here,” says Jessica Rayevskiy. “We chose Novi for our dance academy (the Acad- SEE TEACHERS,82 Melissa Manchester brings voice to Brighton center for holiday concert Melissa Manchester ■ When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. ■ Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, on the campus of Brighton High School. ■ Cost: $42 per ticket. ■ Tickets: Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased by phone Monday-Friday during business hours by calling 810- 299-4130, and pressing 0. ■ On the Horizon: Other acts coming to the BCPA for the season with varied show prices include: Paula Poundstone on Jan. 12, 7 p.m.; "The Male Intellect" on Feb. 9; Glen Philips on April 5 at 7 p.m.; and "In the Mood" on May 3 at 4 p.m. A Children's Cultural Series continues into 2008 with "The Gizmo Guys" on Jan. 5; Jim Gill on Jan. 26, Leland Faulkner on Feb. 2, "Madcap Puppets - The Legend of Little Wolf" on Feb. 16. ■ Details: Visit www. brightonperformingarts. com She says she wants people leaving to be kind to each other BY CASEY HANS T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s 'Traditional seasonal cheer blended with some of Melissa Manchester’s hits will greet visitors to the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts Sunday when the Grammy award-winner takes the stage in a special afternoon concert. Manchester, who celebrates two decades as a singer-songwriter, musician and performer, will share some of her favorites, as well as new offerings from her 16th CD “When I Look Down That Road” and the re-release of her Christmas CD “Joy” during the 4 p.m. concert that kicks off her holiday tour. Her two-act show is performed with Stephan Oberhoff, who co-produced her newest CD. “I think because it’s the two of us on stage, there’s an immediate intimacy,” Manchester said, adding that her goal in performing is to “create a powerful place - a personal corner for the listener.” Manchester has written and SEE MANCHESTER,82 I Singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester will perform Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007 COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK ~iniTVg5Situ rg'ji<«.'. -0 'T*.,— if 1- F i s h t a l e Andrew Henderson, 8, spent nearly his whole summer fishing in Alger Creek, which runs off of Thompson Lake through his subdivision at Lake Shore Pointe. He has caught some very impressive fish this summer, but on Sept. 11 he caught one that tops them all.The large-mouth bass was approximately 23 inches iong and was estimated to weigh about 6.5-7 pounds. Drew is a third-grader at Northwest Elementary School. COURIISY,WENDY HENDERSON COURTESY, JENNIFER EVANS OUT TO PLAY - Moms and Tots of Brighton, Inc. recently visited Roilerama for a piay date. Pictured left to right: Stefanie Barrett, Joe Bargert, William Evans and Erika Hardy. S c o u t s f i l l s h o e b o x e s f o r O p e r a t i o n C h r i s t m a s C h i l d Girl Scout Troop 652 from Lindbom Elementary in Brighton recently filled 19 shoe boxes for the annual Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Chiid. Pictured in back row from the left: Danielle Kneiper, Savanah Edoff, Avery Burke, Breeana Carr. Middle row: Debbie Smith-Guadagni, Julianna Greenieaf, Savanah Gazdecki, Laura Bihimeyer, Kaitlyn Marshton, Susan Smith-Edoff,Sarina Edoff. Front row: Aubrey Starnes, Alyssa Guadagni, Savanna Kiear, Elizabeth Koss, Melissa Porlick, Erin Sharp. COURTESY, SUSAN SMITH-EDOFf M A N C H E S T E R FROM B1 1 can't help myself/ she says of pursuits acted in musical productions, as well as recording and performing the hits she in known for, including “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Midnight Blue.” She starred in the musical stage production of “Hats!” in Chicago earlier this year and also wrote and performed in “I Sent a Letter to My Love.” She also has acted for television and in film. She said she enjoys all of her creative pursuits, which add richness to her songs. “I can’t help myself,” she said. “They’re all out of the same impulse to create and communicate. All of the writing is fulfilling, but I really do breathe music.” Manchester’s love affair with music started early. She learned about music from her father, a bassoonist for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Through college, she took a songwriting course taught by Paul Simon, eventually performing as a solo singerpianist in Greenwich Village and on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and performing as a backup singer for Bette Midler when she first played New York’s Carnegie Hall. Six months later, Manchester had a recording contract and began performing for sold-out audiences. Manchester said she wants people to leave her concert in Brighton “feeling prepared for the season and knowing that it’s underscored with an emotional connection and to help people be kind to each other.” Patti Hamilton, cultural arts coordinator for the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, said Manchester’s appearance will offer visitors a chance to enjoy her on stage, as well as showcase the center’s new piano. She said with Manchester performing in other concerts in Michigan this month, it all fell into place to bring her to Brighton. The 4 p.m. Sunday concert - slightly different scheduling for the BCPA - will give concertgoers a chance to either go to a late brunch before or out to dinner after the performance, she said. “It was a good fit and something a little different.” New with this concert is the addition of local schools providing water, coffee and some snacks in the BCPA lobby before the performance and at intermission. The concert concessions are being handled by the Miller Early Childhood Center and proceeds benefit the school, Hamilton said. The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Brighton High School, just east of downtown Brighton. Tickets for the Manchester performance are $42 each and are available at the door or via credit card during business hours by calling 810- 299-4130 X 0. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. N U T C R A C K E R FROM B1 Brighton 'Nutcracker' from Kirov Ballet dancer has danced roles in numerous international ballets. He also will be teaching a few classes at the Academy of Russian Classical Ballet during the week of Dec. 3 for which reservations must be made by calling 248-982-7882. The Rayevskiys say their production of “The Nutcracker” is the traditional production from the Kirov Ballet, which is one of the oldest versions. After taking last year off. Fountain Dance Ministry, formerly the Brighton City Ballet, will return with its 22nd production of “The Nutcracker” at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre in Pinckney the weekend of Dec. 15 and 16. Deborah Shiposh, director of Foun tain Dance Ministry, will codirect the ballet with fellow teachers Katrina Frelich, her daughter who danced in many of her mother’s previous productions, and Debbie Tweedie, Shiposh’s partner at Fountain Dance Ministry. “Debbie really wanted us to do the production,” says Shiposh. “She had been in “The Nutcracker” for the last eight years and wanted the chance to direct it. With the idea of three of us directing, I said, yes. The kids in our school really appreciate doing it.” The guest artists in the production are Laura Valentin and Armando Seda, both principals at two different ballet companies in Puerto Rico. Youngsters and adults gather near the Christmas tree during the party scene from "The Nutcracker" in 2006. COURTESY, FOUNTAIN DANCE MINISTRY “Basically, this is the same production that the Brighton City Ballet has always done,” says Shiposh. “We have dancers from all over Livingston County, and it’s a real bonding experience for them. It’s also good for the school.” The production includes a cast of nearly 100 dancers along with gymnasts from the area. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcaroHn@ livingstoncommunitynews.com orat 810-844-2010. T E A C H E R S FROM B1 Boarding school is their ultimate goal emy of Russian Classical Ballet) because it is centrally located, and we have students from all around the area. We have students from many nationalities at our school, which gives them a great opportunity to learn about different cultures.” The academy has students age 3 through adult, and is in its fourth year. There are a total of more than 200 students who attend the school. The Academy of Russian Classical Ballet teaches what’s called Vaganava-style ballet, the style danced by Mikhail Baryshnikov and Rudolf Nureyev, and for the Rayevskiys, teaching is both a team and an individual effort. “Because of their devotion, my daughter has been able to attend the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C.,” says parent Juli Schwanz. “Sergey has inspired, encouraged and mentored her as he does with all of his students, and my daughter fell in love with the ability to give expression and life to the movements. We are so fortunate to have ballet dancers and teachers of this caliber in our area.” The Rayevskiys offers an international exchange program through their nonprofit group called Russian Artists International so their students can learn about other cultures. They’ve taken students and their parents to St. Petersburg to study and have placed students in summer programs in companies that include the Nation^ Ballet of Canada and the Sarasota Ballet Company. Sergey Bayevskiy started dancing at age 10, and attended and graduated from the Vaganova School in St. Petersburg at age 14 before coming to the Kirov Academy. He says being a ballet dancer in Russia is like being a movie star in the United States. He stopped dancing professionally due to an injury. Jessica Bayevskiy has also stopped dancing professionally and says her goal always has been to teach. “Our goal is to one day open the academy as a boarding school,” says Jessica Bayevskiy. “We want students to come and stay at our academy from anywhere in the world,” says Sergey Bayevskiy. Lisa Caroiin can be reached at icarolin® livingstoncommunitynews.com orat 810-844-2010. QUICK OFFICE V IS IT ONLY $ 3 5 W a l k - i n s A c c e p t e d , A p p o i n t m e n t s P r e f e r r e d Relocated to 415 W. 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Pinckney holiday event is Dec. 8 Light up the Park offers family fun in Putnam Township square BY LEANNE SMITH T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Santa Claus is cornin’ to town in Pinckney next week and children can get their photos taken with him for ft^e. Pictures with Santa at the gazebo in the Putnam Township Square always is the highlight of downtown Pinckney’s annual Light up the Park holiday celebration. This year’s event is set for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. “People just can’t wait for this. I bet we take 350 or more pictures every year,” said Rebecca Foster, Pinckney’s village president and a board member of the Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, event sponsors. The photos are free and sponsored by George Moses Co. but donation jars will be set up at the pickup point in the lobby of Bleachers Bar & Grill, 135 E. Main St., as well as in the square at the petting zoo, the Olivia Soronen eats a Christmas sugar cookie while waiting to see Santa Claus at Light Up the Park in Pinckney last year. gazebo and by the surrey rides. Proceeds will be used for holiday meal fixings and gift cards for local families in need. “We’ve had some families who could use a little extra help this year identified by the schools,” Foster said. “Times are tough and we want to be able to help make the holiday a little b lis t e r than it would be for some people in our own community.” As it did last year, Pinckney Community Schools’ Instrumental Music Boosters are hosting the hot chocolate, coffee and cookie concession. Hot dogs also will be available this year. Poster said. A Pinckney Community High School brass quintet and Navigator School’s sixgrade choir will provide live Christmas music. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, warming barrels, reindeer and a petting zoo also are back again this year. “This is just a real, smalltown, almost old-fashioned holiday celebration,” Poster said. “It’s a very low key, relaxing and fun time to get together with friends and neighbors. It’s very different and very Light up the Park ■ What: A small-town holiday celebration that also gives back to local families in need. ■ Where: The Putnam Township Square in downtown Pinckney. ■ When: Saturday, Dec. 8, noon-4 p.m. ■ Highlights: Photos with Santa, petting zoo, horse-drawn surrey rides, live music from Pinckney Community Schools students, reindeer, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate, cookies and hot dogs. ■ Sponsor: Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. ■ Details: 810-227-5086. simple.” Anyone wishing to make a contribution toward the holiday meal or gift cards for those in need can contact Foster at Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., at 734-878-6206 or the chamber office at 810-227-5086. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@IMngstoncommunitynews. com or at810-844-2011. A C H I E V E R S 'We the People' winners in Howell Howell High School won the We the People 8th Congressional District competition Nov. 16 at the Howell District Court over Mason High School. Howell was led by its Unit Three team of Emily Fleming, Jordan Herndel, Megan Hutchings, Sarah Newton and Katherine Nichols who had an individual unit score of 159 out of 180. Howell High School’s participating students were Scott Huff, Holly Johnson, Lauren Keough, Spencer Morrell, Nicole ^ n a ld . Tiffany Dancer, Alicia Dickerson, TTavis Helsper, Ryan Heslip, Kevin Pristas, Tanya Sipes, Emily Fleming, Jordan Hemdel, Megan Hutchings, Sarah Newton, Katherine Nichols, Kaitlyn Charette, Sadye Kutt, Alexander Sekan, Ashley Van- Bynen, Kali Walther, Scott Wilson, Michael Arthiu; Sarah Candito, Nicole Ceccacci, Coiy Lakatos, Lauren McCulloch, Elia Perry, Christopher Callaway, Myranda Davis, Ann Dilworth, Lauren Phillips, and Robyn Sipes. They are taught by Mark Oglesby. Three judges per panel score the students in six different categories. The categories are Understanding, Constitutional Application, Reasoning, Supporting Evidence, Responsiveness and Participation. Howell will participate in the state We the People competition on Jan. 11 in Lansing. Howell has finished third in the state the past two years, after a second-place finish in 2004. 4-H youths get Key Club awards The following Livingston County 4-H youths have received Key Club awards given by the MSU 4-H Youth Extension office. The youth are judged on participation, leadership, citizenship, achievement and community service. They have shown their citizenship skills by representing 4-H as club officers and teen representatives on county, regional and state committees. The teen leaders have displayed their leadership abilities by planning workshops and mentoring: Jordan Kennedy, of Perry, a member of Barnyard Bunch 4-H Club; Emmalee Santioni, of Fowlerville, a member of Ranger’s 4-H Club; Josh Edwards, of Hamburg, a member of the Hilly Hustlers 4-H Club; Lindsey Chamberlain, of WeberviUe, a member of the County Line Rebels 4-H Club; Rebecca Pasko, of Howell, a member of the Hilly Hustlers 4-H Club; Laura Cuthbertson, of Howell, a member of the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. The Livingston Community News win 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. GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Green Oak Charter Township Board of Review' will meet Tuesday, December 11. 2(X)7. at 2:(X) p.m. in the Township Hall at 10001 Silver Lake Rd., Brighton, MI 48116. Phone 810-2.31-1333. This meeting is held for the purpo.se of correcting clerical enors and mutual rnistakes of fact according to MCL 211.53b and to consider poverty exetnption requests, principle residence exemption and qualified agricultural exemptions in accordance with PA 74 of 1995. NO APPEALS FOR ASSESSED VAI-UES WILL BE HEARD. l3 l% 9 0 T ) t Robert Brandmier Township Assessor HOWELL TOWNSHIP DECEMBER 2007 BOARD OF REVIEW December Board of Review will be held on 12/11/2007 at 9:00 a.m. Location Howell Township Hall 3525 Byron Rd. Howell. Mi. The December Board of Review meeting i.s lor clerical errors of mutual mistake of fact, and appeals for Principal Residence Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural Exemptions and Hardship Exemptions. This meeting is authorized by RA. 206 of 1893 Sec 53b 1- 6, 7u, 7cc 6-11 also 21, and 7ee. Signed: James E. Stover Assessor 2;»23SO-Ot P U B L IC N O T IC E H OW E L L TOW N SH IP ZO N IN G B O A R D O F A P P E A L S The Howell Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on December 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road, Howell, Ml 48855 (517) 546-2817 to consider the following application: Petitioner 2007.05, 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 ■t-535 sq. ft. variance for permitted signs Section 19.08 B.1 a +55 foot height variance for a free standing sign Section 10.05.3 a -36 foot reduction of R e ar Yard Setback. 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. THOM AS KNIGHT, CHAIRMAN H O W E L L TO W N SH IP ZONING BO A RD O F A P P E A L S H o l i d a y H o u r s : Mon-Fri 9:30am - 8pm Sat 9:30am - 6pm Sun 12'5pm ewTs nrOUR DIAMOND STORr FAMILY O W N E D A N D O P ER A T ED S I N C E 1921. 2 0 0 0 W . S t a d iu m B l v d . 9 9 4 '5 1 11 Visit Our Website at http://w^\'w.lewisjewelers.com V O L U N T E E R S This listing o f volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. EX-OFFENDER MENTORS Forgotten Man Ministries needs mentors for inmates at the Livingston County Jail. Details: 586-212-0464 or e-mail Jproos@Juno.com. BELL RINGERS The Salvation Army is looking for kettle ringers at Livingston County stores for the holiday season. Details: 517-546-4750, ext. 105 or e-mail derek_ rose@usc.salvationarmy.org. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter of Project Linus is having its next blanket-making day Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: 248-789-7040 or e-mail howellproJectlinus@excite. com. ADULT LEADERS The Livingston County Chapter o f the American Red Cross is seeking adult help to lead the Youth STEPUp (Students Together Engaging in Preparedness) Program. Details: 517-546-0326 o re - mail to disaster@liv-redcross. org. GUEST SPEAKERS Brighton Hospital needs people who are 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. WILDLIFE PARENTS The Howell Nature Center is looking for wildlife foster parents to take baby mammals or birds home to care for them until they can be released. Details: 517- 552-3363 or e-mail faithk@ howellnaturecenter.org. SORT, PACK FOOD Gleaners Community Food Bank in Livingston County needs help sorting and packing donated food for distribution to the community. Details: www. gcfb.org, click on "Volunteer Opportunities." RESPITE CARE Great Lakes Hospice needs help providing companionship and respite care for patients who would like some friendship and comfort. Details: 517-552-8300 or e-mail kbentley@glhhs. com. RECYCLE HELP Recycle Livingston in Howell needs help Saturdays with greeting, unloading cars, sorting and cleanup. Details: 517-548-4439, or e-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. OFFICE ASSISTANCE The Women's Resource Center in Genoa Township needs phone help and assistance with data entry and light clerical work. Details: 517-548- 2200 or e-mail mtaylor@wrclivingston. org. 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. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@chartermi.net. Flu shot clinics continue The Livingston County Department of Public Health will continue to offer flu shots during their walk-in immunization clinics on Wednesdays. Clinic hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 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 age 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 years and younger is $26.75, but may be reduced, depending on eligibility for federal and state immunization programs. 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Brighton Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:30-6, Wed. til 7 , Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5 Hamburg Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:.'30-6, Wed. ’til 7, Sun. 11-5 2254282-01 tSa/ita Ever'y W e e k en d ( fe r v ^ / Premium Fresh Cut Trees (8 different varieties) Wreaths ~ Grave Blankets Roping ~ Centerpieces I B4 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 , N O V EM B E R 30, 2007 COMMUNITY CALENDAR P i n c k n e y p e r f o r m a n c e COURTESY: PINCKNEY PLAYERS Little Women, the Broadway Musical, is presented by the Pinckney Players at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre Dec. 1-9. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $11 for students and seniors, $13 for adults. Pictured above left to right: Sonja Marquis as Meg, Marlene Inman as Jo, Sally Mikat as Marmee, Katie Huber-Welty as Beth, and Jill Quagliata as Amy. For more information, call 810-225-3950. SANTA EXPRESS 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.. Historic Howell Depot, 128 Wetmore St., Howell. Christmas songs and hot chocolate on the journey north. In Byron at the North Pole, Santa joins the train and visits with each child on the wa y back to Howell. All children receive a memento o f their visit with Santa. Trips last approximately 90 minutes. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 children 12 and under, $20 seniors 62 and over, children 2 and under not occupying a seat are free. Details: 517-548-6876 or 866-608-0746. A ls o o n D e c . 2, D e c . 8-9, D e c . 15-16, a n d D e c .22-23. 734-878-5616. Sundays. BIRDS IN WINTER 2 p.m.. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Interpreter leads w alk to observe and feed winter songbirds. Fee: $2 per person. Registration required: 800-477-3178. 7575 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Mike Opsommer from Advanced Counseling Services o f B righton will speak on dual diagnosis. Details:810-231-6011. W E D N E S D A Y M O N D A Y D E C S D E C S GINGERBREAD HOUSE lla .m .-n oo n Barnard Community Center,415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Students will create a g ingerbread house. Cost: $12 residents, $24 non-residents. Details: 517- 546-6025. F R I D A Y N O V . 3 0 HOLIDAY SALES • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sylvan Glenn Clubhouse, 6600 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Crafts, bake goods, gifts and decor for holiday season. Details: 810-229-7583. • 3-8 p.m.,Cromaine District Library, 3688 N.Hartland Road in Hartland. Black Sheep Weavers Fiberguild 25th Annual Holiday Sale includes wearable art, handspun yarns, hand painted silk, quilts, jewelry and beadwork, handwovens, rugs, felted items, hand knit and crocheted items, purses, garden art and holiday decorations. Details: www. blacksheepweavers.com or 517 S A 8 - 2 3 3 5 .A ls o 9 a .m .- 4 p .m .D e c . 1. MOTHER GOOSE CAFE 10:30 a.m.-noon, B righton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. All ages welcome. Share books, songs and mo vement fun. Group play and refreshments. Adult participation required. Details: 810-229-65471, ext. 211. ARC FUNDRAISER Noon-6 p.m. Ju st So!, 511 W. M ain St., B righton. Holiday shopping open house "Bubbles, Baubles and Beautiful Cloth in g "to help support ARC o f Livingston Countyv Refreshments served. Details: 810- 225-7440. A/so 10 a .m .- S p .m .D e c . 1 a n d N o o n - 4 p .m . D e c . 2. CHILI AND SANTA 5 p.m. Fowlerville Fire Station, 200 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Annual chili supper with Santa hosted by Fowlerville Firefighters Association in conjunction with the village's Christmas Parade. Includes chili, crackers, salad, chips, cookies,, beverage. Pictures w ith Santa after parade. Details: 517-223-8561. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-11 p.m. American Legion, 9807 W h itew o o d Road, Pinckney. Proceeds to benefit 9-day-old heart transplant patient. Live ente rta inm en t and holiday gifts for sale.Cost: $7 adults, $5 seniors and kids. Details: anangelwithanewh e a rt@ yaho o .com. CHRISTMAS PARADE 7 p.m. starts at Munn Middle School, 450 N. Hibbard St., Fowlerville. Parade continues south on Hibbard, west on Grand River Avenue and north on North Grand returning to the school area. Details: 517-223- 4076 or sprevo@fowlen/ille.org. CORNERSTONE KIDS CHOIRS 7 p.m. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton Township. Christmas musical,The Mystery o f the Manger: The Gospel Truth. Nursery available for crawlers through 2 years old. Details:810-227-9411.A/soon D e c . 1. MURDER MYSTERY 7 p.m.. Crystal Gardens, 5768 E. Grand River Ave. D inner theater work w ith the detec tive to solve the crime.Tickets: $35 per person or $30 for groups of 10 or more. Cash bar available. Details: 517- 545-1000. S A T U R D A Y D E C . 1 USED CLOTHING DRIVE All day. St. M a ry Magdalen Church, 2201 S .O Id US 23, Brighton Township. Bring d on a tions o f clean, u sable clothing in garb ag e bags and place in POD or SAM parked in the parking lot. Details: 248-437-0457. A/so S u n d a y . 4440 Brighton Road. Crafts, baking, art and more. Details: 810-227-9596. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Hartland High School, 9525 Highland Road (M- 59), Hartland. All proceeds benefit local community charities. Cost: $2. Details: 810-632-5481. • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Parish, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Wood items, wall hangings, Christmas items, sweatshirts, clothing,jewelry, candles, cards. Details: 734-878-6563. PET PHOTOS 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pet Supplies Plus, 8703 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, also 2649 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Photos o f animals with Santa benefiting Humane Society of Livingston County. Details: 517- 5 5 2 - 4 4 8 4 . A ls o D e c . 2 ,8 ,9 ,1 5 ,1 6 . LIBRARY SALE Noon-4 p.m., H owell Carnegie District Library, low er level, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Book, movie and music sales. Details: 517-546-0720. A/so D e c . 15. VIABIL CELEBRATION 9:30 a.m.-noon, St. Patrick's Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. Sup port group for all visually impaired or blind persons. Food provided by local Lions Clubs. Bring an unwrapped children's gift, non-pershiable food item and/or w in ter apparel. Free transportation: 810-299- 3817. Details:810-231-1277. LIVING NATIVITY AND SONG 1-3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Lake St. (corner o f Wells and 10 Mile Road), South Lyon. Living nativity and Christmas carol sing-along. All welcome. Cookies and hot chocolate, sloppy joe's and soft drinks available for purchase. Donations benefit South Lyon Active Faith and church mission fund. Details: 248-437-2875. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Gingerbread house. Grades 6-12,5:30-6:30 p.m. ages 4-10. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill S t , Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-9089 or e.marshall@fowlervillelibrary.org. • 6-7:30 p.m.-Pokemon night. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, B righton. Pokemon games for ages 6 and up. Details: 810-229-6571, e x t 211 o rd d a r t@ brightonlibrary.info. • 6:30 p.m.- Cookie swap. Pinckney C ommunity Public Library, 350 M ow e r Road, Pinckney. Bake your favorite cookies and bring the recipe to share. Register by Dec. 3. You will be notified by D e c .4 with amount o f cookies you will need. Details: 734-878-3888. A ls o o n D e c . 12. • 7-8:30 p.m. Book discussion. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton.The Nick Adams stories. Details: 810-229- 6571, ext. 211 or ddart@brightonlibrary. info. BUSINESS NETWORKING 7-8 a.m. L i l'C h e f R e s tau rant 8485 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by the Livingston Business Referral Association. Details: 810-923-1971. W e d n e s d a y s . LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. S tory hour. H amburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy 30 minutes o f storytelling followed b y a c r a f t . Details:810-231- 1771. E v e r y W e d . a n d T h u rs . a t 10 a .m . th r o u g h D e c . 2 0 . • 10-11 a.m. Writing group. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill S t , Fowlerville. Details: S I 7-223- 9089. W e d n e s d a y s th r o u g h D e c . 12. COMMUNITY CLOSET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. L ivingston Adventis t C om m un ity C los e t 9552 Highland Road, H artland (across from old Hartland High School.) N ew and like-new, men's, women's, and kids clothing to an yon e in need. Details: 517-546- 5200. W e d n e s d a y s . T U E S D A Y D E C 4 HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., H owell. Sexual assault discussion and support group. Details: 517-548-4228. A/so F r id a y s 9 :3 0 - 1 1 :3 0 a .m . COOKIE WALKS • 9 a.m.-noon, Hartland United Methodis t Church, 10300 Maple St., Hartland. Cookies, candies, breads. Details: 810-632-7476. • 10 a.m., Plainfield United Methodis t Church, 17845 M-36, Gregory. Continues until cookies are gone. Details: 517-851-8530. LITTLE WOMEN 7:30 p.m. Ja n e Tasch Performing Arts Theater, Pathfinder School, 2130 E. M-36, Pinckney. C o s t $13 adults, students-seniors $11. Details: 810-225-3950. A/so 7 :3 0 p .m . , D e c . 7 a n d 8 ; 2 p .m . D e c . 9. OAR AUCTION 1 p.m., 693 Francis Road, Howell. Philip Livingston Chapter meets and has a silent auction. Details: 810-231 -1277 or 517-546-3428. FRIENDS OF LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 Howell S t , Pinckney. Details: mjc@cnc-connect.com. S U N D A Y D E C . 2 AGLOW INTERNATIONAL 9 a.m.-noon, Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton S t , Brighton. Aglow-Lighthouse's Christmas celebration. Speaker: Rhonda Trask. Worship Leader: Lauren Dunlap. Christmas goodies served. Free will offering accepted. Details: 810-227-4740 or 810-231 -2008. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9-11 a.m. American Legion Hall, 9807 W h itew o o d Road, Pinckney. Presented by Pinckney Wrestling Club. Cost: $15 one child and one a d u l t $5 additional children and adults. Details: 734-878-3895. BRIGHTON LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 1 -2:30 p.m. Books, beats, treats. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, B righton. Storytime, songs and movement for all ages. • Registration for Dec. 17,7- 8 p.m.. Teen Craft for grades six and up. Build a Gingerbread House in Princess or Goth style. Registration: 810-229-6571 ext. 227. • 7-8:15 p.m.-Victorian Christmas Carols.The Little Dickens Band duo of Clarkston plays flute, guitar, p ennywhistle, concertina, d ulcimer and voice in their renditions o f favorite carols. Details: 810229-6571,ext.211 o rd d a r t® brightonlibrary.info. T H U R S D A Y D E C . 6 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Miller Early Childhood Center, 850 Spencer Road, B righton. Family activities, crafters, silent auction, raffle, bake sale. Proceeds to the Miller School for cultural enrichment and special programs. Details: 810-252-2959. BROWNIE BADGE 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Nature Center, Kensington Metro Park. Eco- ExplorerTry-lt:all requirements for this b adge will be met during this indoor/outdoor program. Fee: $5 per Scout. Pre-registration required: 800-477-3178. A/so D e c . 9 ,1 0 a .m . a n d 2 p .m . CARE AND SHARE FAIR Noon-2 p.m., B righton Education and C ommunity Center, 125 S. Church St., Brighton. Alternative gift fair offers a chance to support local, national and international organizations ind ud in g :T he Connection, a haven for home less Livingston teens and Last Chance Rescue, a place o f safety for abused animals. Sponsored by C ommunity Unitarian Universalists in Brighton. Details: 810-225-2882. HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6-8 p.m. H amburg Historical Museum, 7225 Stone St., Hamburg. Annual Hamburg Historical Soc ie ty meeting with Victorian Christmas caroling. Details: 810-986-0190. BINGO 1 p.m. sales start, 2 p.m, call starts, St. Mary School, 10601 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. Proceeds benefit school. Details: CAMP MEETING 7-9 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Sons o f Union Veterans of the Civil W a r membership open to all males aged 14 and older w h o have ancestors tha t served for the Union during the Civil War. Associate memberships available. Details: 517-223-9497. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10:30-12 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. P lay g roup for babies up to 23 months. Details: 810- 229-6571, ext. 211 o rd d a r t® brightonlibrary.info. • 3-5 p.m. Open comp ute r lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, B righton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211 o rd d a r t® brightonlibrary.info. • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Family g ame night, Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. Details: S I 7-223-9089 or e.marshall® fowlervillelibrary.org. • 6-8 p.m. Writers workshop with Mike Ball. B righton District Library, 100 Library Road, B righton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211 or ddart@brightonlibrary.info. • 6:30-8 p.m. H oliday preteen craft. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211 o rd d a r t® brightonlibrary.info. NAMI MEETING 7 p.m. W oo d land Health Center, ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST 7:30-9 p.m.. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Room 603, Brighton. Details: 248-981 -8263. T h u r s d a y s . CHRISTMAS BAZAARS • 8 a.m.~4 p.m., Chilson Hills Church, A C h r i s t m a s c o n c e r t COURTESY, PATRICIA JOHNSON The Livingston County Concert Band will present its annual Christmas Concert Dec. 9 at 3 p.m., at the Howell High School Auditorium, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. The band is directed by Dale Marzewski and will be playing traditional Christmas music, including "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson, "Christmas Day" by Gustav Holst, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" arranged by Carl Strommen, and "Peace, Peace" by Rick and Sylvia Powell. Special guest musicians for this concert include the Howell Highlander Way Middle School Choir, directed by Kylie Meinka, and Echoes of Praise Bell Choir from the First United Methodist Church, Brighton, directed by Barb Terry. Admission is $5 for students and seniors, $7 for adults, and children under 5 are free. Refreshments will be served following the concert. For more information, call BIO-229-5991 or 810-227-80B6. S U B M I T Y O U R # L I S T I N G S Items must be submitted by Monday at noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event o f 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 I Fax: (810) 844-2040. LOCAL MEETINGS M O N D A Y D E C . 3 BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. 4363 Buno Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-0550 or w w w. brightontwp.com. F ir s t a n d th ir d M o n d a y s o f e a c h m o n th . HOWELL CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-3502. S e c o n d a n d fo u r th M o n d a y s o f e a c h m o n th . 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., b asement o f Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. F ir s t M o n d a y s . T U E S D A Y D E C . 4 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-6016. HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, H artland. Details: 810-632-7498. PINCKNEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 p.m., basement o f Village Hall, 220 S. Howell Street, Pinckney. Jo in t meeting of the Pinckney Village Council and D own tow n D evelopment Authority for presentation about and discussion on a proposed revised DDA plan. Details: 734- 878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney. org. T h ird T u e s d a y s . W E D N E S D A Y D E C S GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Green Oak Township Board, Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, B righton. Details: 810-231- 1333 or w w w.g re enoak tw p.com. F ir s t a n d th ird W e d n e s d a y s . T H U R S D A Y D E C 6 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 6:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, B righton. Details: 810-231-1333 or www.greenoaktwp .com. F ir s t T h u r s d a y s . 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.k12.mi.us. F ir s t a n d th ird T h u r s d a y s . OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS 7 p.m.Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, Oceola Township. Details: 517-546-3259. F/rsf T h u r s d a y s . LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546-3520. 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 , N O V E M B E R 30, 2 0 0 7 B5 L I V I N G S T O N I N S I G H T “• ‘ liUBii'ii-1- Howell resident Olivia Speer, 2, tries to step on a light projected on the ground while her father, Jason, looks on. The activity occurred in the staging area while float participants waited for the 24th annual Fantasy of Lights parade to begin. Alyssa Kwolek, 6, a Voyager Elementary School Brownie, checks out the other floats from her Girl Scout float. At right:Tim Bulbuk adjusts lights on a solider for the Livingston County chapter of the Michigan Military Moms'float before the parade start.The theme of the float was "Salute to our Stars." Cold weather did not deter the crowds that lined the mile-long Fantasy of Lights parade route along Grand River Avenue. More than 30,000 were anticipated for the annual event hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local business and groups.This year's major sponsor was Cobb-Hall Insurance. W h e r e Hope B e g in s 1-800-FIGHT-MP • ¥ fw w .m d a i« a .o rg OCEOLA TOWNSHIP BOARD Summary of Minutes for November 1.2007 The Oceola Township Boiud held a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 1. 2007 at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor, William Bamber; Clerk, Kathleen McLean; Treasurer, Evelyn Cornell and Tmstees Lance Schuhmacher. Sean Dunleavy and Bob Henshaw in attendance. Attorney, Neal Nielsen and Zoning Administrator, Thomas Sauvage were also present. The following actions were taken; to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2007; to accept the audit for the 2006-2007 fiscal year and instruct Auditor Ken Palka to send a copy to the State of Michigan on behalf of the Township; to create a new Debt Service Fund for the Genoa Oceola Sewer Plant Expansion Debt Fund from which debt obligation payments will be paid; to amend the site plan for the Oceola Village Centre, Gas Station; to enter into a 48 month print management contract with Image Business Solutions; to purchase a pnxiuction Scanner; to amend the PUD agreement. Master Deed and Bylaws of the Whitetail woods development as presented; to allow the Clerk to advertise legal notices in either the Livingston County Press and Argus or the Livingston Community News; to sign the Equipment Service Agreement for maintenance of the Accu-vote ballot tabulators; to schedule Trash Day for May 17, 2008; to adopt the Personnel Policy and Procedures for employee fringe benefits; to approve payment of $2,420 to activate the emergency weather siren located on the property of hardy United Methodist Church; to approve a change order submitted by Tetra Tech for additional engineering and construction costs on the Latson/M-59 water main project and to authorize payment of bills; meeting adjourned at 10;16 p.m. Kathleen McLean Oceola Township, Clerk Approved by: William J. Bamber, Supervisor 2319581-01 B6 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 , N O V E M B E R 30, 2 0 0 7 Above, Anna Pearson, n ,o f Northville, performs a dance from the Nutcracker ballet, during Holiday Glow in Brighton. PHOTOS:LON HORWEDEUTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Santa and Mrs. Claus greet the throng of eager children and their parents at the Nov. 24 Holiday Glow in downtown Brighton. One of the two draft horses that were used to pull a wagon lets out a whinny while waiting for the wagon to be loaded. B r ig h t o n g l o w s w i t h h o lid a y s p ir it Brighton was immersed in the holiday spirit last weekend with the annual Holiday Glow event in the downtown business district. The Nov. 24 event featured plenty of holiday food, music, a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides and, of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who ushered in the holiday season by throwing the switch on a light show to music along West Main Street at the Mill Pond. New this year was a performance of excerpts from the “Nutcracker” ballet as well as TVottin’ Off the Hirkey, a runwalk that benefits Gleaners Community Food Bank. A high-tech light show at the Mill Pond, sponsored by the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, will continue each evening from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout the holiday season. For information, visit the chamber’s Web site: www.brightoncoc. org. At left, Jillian Russell, 9, of Howell, warms up with a cup of hot chocolate during last Saturday's event in downtown Brighton. At right, Jerry Baut, of South Lyon, takes a picture of his two daughters Gabrielle, 9, center, and Summer, 7, left, in front of the horse-drawn wagon that gave rides during the Holiday Glow. MOVIES ■ l-W t S. SWT! 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Howell starts swim team Co-op with Hartland ends; teammates now rivals BY JASON DEEGAN T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s For the past two years, the Hartland co-op boys swimming program claimed the Kensington Valley Conference championship. The Eagles won, in part, because of the contributions fixim a number of swimmers from Howell High School who scored valuable points. The Highlanders have split off this season to form their own boys program, which will train at the new pool at Parker High School, led by Howell girls coach Zach Kasprzak. Hartland’s numbers are down to 25 athletes, but the expectations still are high in the program’s fourth year under coach Scott Teeters. “All these kids started out with us. They are all home grown,” Teeters said. “We took the bnmt of being called a coop. Our guys want to prove they can just do it (win IWCs) with the Hartland kids.” The Howell and Hartland teams will meet for the first time Dec. 20 in a tri-meet with University of Detroit Jesuit High School. “We are bringing in U of D Jesuit to take the focus off of ‘us versus them,’” Kasprzak said. “They were close teammates the past three years.” Here’s a look at the five local KVC programs: Brighton Bulldogs Key swimmers: Brian Mclnemey (sr. backstroke), Greg Szpuk (sr. freestyle), Andrew Graetzel (jr. individual medley), Adam Buschbacher (jr. free), John Tousignant (sr. free). Comment: The Bulldogs have 24 swimmers and two divers this season. They return SEE SWIMMING,C2 'I tend to make (the routine) harder each year. You've got to the raise that bar.' Cindy Champagne, Fowlerville cheerleading coach Keener cheer competition New coaches will be eager to overtake successful Brighton, Hartland programs BY JASON DEEGAN 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 he three new competitive cheer coaches in the Kensington Valley Conference all have the same goal - trying to keep up with Brighton and Hartland. Coach Kim Klaus’ Bulldogs and Paula Cunningham’s Eagles regularly compete at the state cheer finals, something that new coaches Juli Brown of Howell, Jen Combest of South Lyon and Julianne Koike of Pinckney would love to accomplish. Brown said it takes time to build a program capable of advancing to states. “Paula and Kim have been there for many years,” Brown said. “Howell’s biggest problem is longevity (of the coaches). We can be on the way to do that. They girls have the drive and want to do that.” Combest said her Lions have set a goal of finishing among the top four at regionals. The top two advance to states. “I don’t really compare (my team) to other squads,” she said. “I just try to make the potential on my squad come through.” Here’s a look at the upcoming season, which begins next week: Brighton Bulldogs Key cheerleaders; Meghan Waterman (sr.), Rachael Rassel (sr.), Jillian Wilson (sr.). Comment: Brighton lost more than a dozen seniors from a team that was eighth in the state. Klaus admits the road to the SEE CHEER,C2 PHOTOS: JAMIE CHAR8ENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton competitive cheer coach Kim Klaus leads practice as the girls work on their skills. At top, Brighton junior flyer Allyson McRae balances as she is held in place by, from left, Junior Samantha Herrell, senior Meghan Waterman and senior Jillian Wilson. High school bowling coaches shake things up this year JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS From the left, Hartland seniors Je ff Miller, Josh Radzwion and Shawn Daniels, seen here at the Brighton Bowl, aim to lead the Eagles to the program's first berth in the team state finals. Teams try more tournaments to get ready for postseason BY JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C o m m u n ity New s Several local Kensington Valley Conference bowling coaches are shaking things up this season, hoping to get the best scores out of their athletes. The Hartland co-ed program has moved fixim Striking Lanes to the Brighton Bowl to practice and host tournaments. Co-coach Joe Miller said the program is emphasizing “hands-on, instructional” teaching with a bigger coaching staff that has more time for one-on-one work. With 28 bowlers on his roster, Howell coach Josh CoUopy decided to split the boys and girls practices, moving each to different days at Howell’s Bowl- E-Drome. “We’ll see if we can get something more out of it,” he said. Both Hartland’s Miller and South Lyon coach Fred Ringrose said they’ve scheduled more tournaments to prepare for the postseason. “We are getting in a few more tournaments to get more exposure, to see if it will help us at the end of the year, to get more toumament-reacfy,” Ringrose said. Pinckney Community High School launched its program and trains in Howell. Pinckney coach Karen Cusumano has attracted enough bowlers for boys and girls varsity teams, and a boys j y but she was unavailable at press time to comment. Here’s a look at the upcoming season: Brighton Bulldogs Key bowlers: Girls: Rachel Richardson (sr.), Rebecca Mc- Inemey (so.). Boys; James Koss (jr.), 'Tony McNamara (jr.). Comment: The girls, fourth in the conference a year ago, are rebuilding after losing 11 seniors. The Brighton iMys “underachieved” last year, according to coach Shawn Kind, by finishing third in the KVC. They hope to contend behind Koss, who finished 20th at the 2007 individual state fiunals and recently bowled a 300 in a recent tournament in Ann Arbor. Kind said the key will be the development of sophomore Devin Kind and senior Mark Sinacola “If some of these kids can step up, we will be pretty tough,” Kind said of his boys. SEE BOWLERS,C2 C 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID AY , N O V E M B E R 30, 2 0 0 7 ™rr SWIMMING FROM C l Eagles coach dreams of the top 10 seven swimmers who scored at the KVC meet, coach Sean Hickman said, but that’s well behind the 11 returning KVC scorers from South Lyon and the 22 from Hartland. Hickman said it would be a “Cinderella season” to win KVCs, but he’s not discounting it yet. “We are never out of it,” he said. “There is a plan to get it done.” Hartland Eagles Key swimmers: Kevin Konkle (jr. free), Will Chodas (sr. breaststroke), Ben Chodas (so. breaststroke), Jon Havenhill (sr. back-free), Kyle Smith (sr. free). Comment Teeters said the Eagles didn’t do as much yearround training as he hoped. Still, he dreams of scoring in the top 10 at the Division I state meet. All five listed above swam individual state cuts in 2007, helping the Eagles finish in a tie for 26th at states last year. Will Chodus had the best performance, swimming to 10th in the 100 breaststroke and helping the 200 medley relay end up 14th. “We have the talent to do it, if we can train hard enough,” Tbeters said. Howell Highlanders Itoy swimmers: Josh Grabijas (jr. fi^e), Alex Perkins (so. breaststroke), Nathan Reed (sr. fi:^), Bradford Lindberg (sr. diving, Brett Chapman (jr. multiple events). JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton junior Adam Buschbacher swims the breaststroke at a recent practice. He's a distance freestyle specialist. Comment The Highlanders aren’t your typical first-year program. The five names above all have state-meet experience. Kasprzak said he’s asked each of his 14 swimmers to recruit a friend to boost numbers. His six divers are among the largest contingent in the KVC. “We are going to take a whack at taking the title fixim Hartland. That’s the goal for the program,” Kasprzak said. Pinckney Pirates Key swimmers: Austin Munn (sr. free), Cory Petro (sr. free). Matt Brunner (sr. breaststroke), Alex Canfield (jr. diver). Josh Hoptstock (so. multiple events). Comment: Coach Chris Keenan is encouraged that a large freshman class has boosted his numbers from 12 athletes to 25. He said Pinckney finally has enough bodies to compete for wins as a team. Munn, the only Pirate with state-meet experience, will lead the young swimmers by example. “The freshmen are all well-rounded swimmers,” Keenan said. “They are going to have to learn the expectations of high school swimming. The competition level is higher.” South Lyon Lions Key swimmers: Chet Jankowski (jr. fly-back), Nick Pritula (sr. free), Adam Oxner (so. breaststroke), Ryan Keeney (jr. fly-IM), Nathan Bond (sr. free), Brent Showerman (sr. IM). Comment: The Lions, se c ond in the KVC last season, would like to at least hold that position. Coach John Burch said he’d love to see all three relays swim at states, a first for the program. Jankowski is a state qualifier in the fly and back. Three senior divers, Aaron Parzuchowski, Jon Denys and Kyle Melhaff, give the Lions a strength few teams have. “Hartland is still the team to beat,” Burch said. “It is between four other teams for second through six place.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ living5toncommunitynews.com or at810-844-2012. CHEER FROM a A school-by-school look at KVC teams state finals is “going to be a tall hill to climb.” The Bulldogs have 10 seniors, 10 juniors and four sophomores. “They work hard. They are an eager group,” Klaus said. Hartland Eagles Key cheerleaders; Preeya Dalian (sr), Becca Harrison (sr), Kaleigh Gordon (sr), Kristen Smisek (sr). Comment; The Eagles graduated 16 girls from a team that was fifth in the state. Five freshmen and five seniors make for an interesting mix on a team trying to win its fifth straight KVC title. “Our main focus this year will be to really focus on performing the rounds the way they should be performed,” Cunningham said. “Being in the state finals two years in a row, we’ve dropped stunts. It broke my heart. We nailed them all year.” Howell Highlanders Key cheerleaders; Christina Byrne (sr), Lauren Bullion (sr), Bridget Meyers (sr), Emily Hacker (sr). Comment; Brown, a Howell resident, has coached at other schools, such as Walled Lake Western, Milford and Lakeland, and works for Champion Cheerleading, a youth instructional program. She’ll also bring a judge’s perspective to practice. “Every coach should go to judging classes to see what judges really look for,” she said. Pinckney Pirates Key cheerleaders; Brittany Hewett (sr), Erika Hagguland (so.). Comment; Koike coached many of the cheerleaders who grew up participating in the Hamburg Pirate Youth Football Association. She lost some girls during the first two weeks of the season the Pirates didn’t have a coach, but she ’s happy with the 17 who stayed. “They have been working on their stunting and technique and skill,” she said. South Lyon Lions Comment; Combest, a former head coach at Livonia Stevenson, said so far the transition to a new team has been “perfect.” Combest declined to name any athletes for publication, saying all are equally important in her eyes. “As far as skills go, they are progressing really well,” she said. Fowlerville Giadiators Key cheerleaders; Amanda McCoy (sr.), Kaleigh Reed (jr.), Brittnay Bolling (jr.), Kayla Shoemaker (jr.), Emmalee Santioni (sr.). Comment; The Gladiators return five cheerleaders but are young with just two se niors. They hope to improve upon last year’s effort; third in the Capital Area Activities Conference’s division 3 and fifth at their Division 2 regional. “I tend to make (the routine) harder each year,” coach Cindy Champagne said. “You’ve got to the raise that bar.” Whitmore Lake Trojans Key cheerleaders; Angelique Runkle, Jen Von- Voigtlander, Olivia Smig, Grace Jenkins. Comment; The Trojans only have four girls on the roster, just enough to field a team. Coach Tracy Mausolf said she’s not worried. The last time the Trojans had so few cheerleaders, they qualified for the Class C state finals several years ago. “We are looking to get more back hand springs into our second round (routine),” she said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Buck pole offers hunting tales, fellowship P in c k n e y T ru e Value gives awards to th o se w h o g e t largest bucks From News Staff Reports Many people stopped by the Pinckney 'IVue Value Hardware store’s annual Buck Pole on Nov. 15 to hear stories and admire the deer bagged by hunters on opening day. Free buffalo chili from TMZ Farm and doughnuts provided by Clint Rux of Pinckney’s Edward Jones Investments were provided to hunters all day. Eight bucks vied for prizes provided by the hardware, Pinckney’s Ed Bock Feeds & Stuff and Gregory’s Big Buck Smokehouse. The winner each year receives a custom embroidered jacket from the hardware store. Other prizes include deer feed, deer blocks, hats, sweatshirts, processing discounts and more. This year’s prize winners are; ■ First place; Michael Kuz- COURTESY. PINCKNEY TRUE VALUE HARDWARE Co-manager Mary Banister, left, and employee Jerry Growhoski, right, take down the statistics on one of the entries at this year's Pinckney True Value Hardware Buck Pole on Nov. 15, the opening day of Michigan's firearm deer season. ma, 170-pound, 10-point buck with a 122 5/8 rack score. ■ Second place; Yorick Zacharczuk, 160-pound, 6- point buck with a 91 1/2 rack score. ■ Third place; Chuck Fhson, 150-pound, 4-point buck with a 411/2 rack score. ■ Youth winner; John Hess, 14, 130-pound 4-point buck with a 32 5/8 rack score. His first deer. ■ First-timer award; David Vomell, 140-pound, 2-point buck with a 111/8 score. ■ Doe award; Rob Smiley, 160 pounds. I N B R I E F Coaches clinic offered Dec. 16 The Kensington Valley Baseball Softball Association, in conjunction with the University of Michigan baseball coach Rich Maloney and his staff, will conduct a coaches clinic. The clinic runs from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Scranton Middle School Gymnasium, at 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton. C ost is $5 For information, e-mail jeff.david(ffikvbsa. com or hjn(®umich.edu. Elks hoop shoot slated for Dec. 1 The annual Elks countywide hoop shoot is set for Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Howell High School Field House. Registration and warmups begins at 8 a.m., with the competition at 9 a.m. Details; Jerry Johnson at 517-546-8929 or 517-404- 5683. From News staff reports Presents A T H L E T E O F T H E W E E K Kaitlyn Vincek ■ School: South Lyon High School. ■ Local ties: She moved from St. Louis, Mo., seven years ago. ■ Sports: Volleyball, track and field. ■ Top sports moment: Beating Division I state semifinalist Novi in volleyball. ■ This season: The 5-foot- 11 outside hitter was allregion, leading the Lions to their first district title since 1991. She will run the 400 meters and 300 hurdles in track this spring. ■ Hobbies: Reading, the outdoors. ■ Favorite subject: English. ■ Athlete I admire: Soccer legend Mia Hamm. ■ Academics: 3.4 GPA. ■ Future: She wants to play volleyball and go into occupational therapy. BOWLERS FROM Cl Team is pretty even, Howell coach says Hartland Eagles Key bowlers: Girls; Kristen Brewer (sr.). Shannon Morton (sr.). Boys; Shawn Daniels (sr.), Jefl' Miller (sr.). Josh Radzwion (sr.). Comment: Brewer leads a girls team hoping to attract more bowlers. She’s carrying above a 200 average. The boys want to develop into the school’s first team state qualifier. “My seniors are so motivated this year,” Miller said. “They did a summer league. They’ve been doing a lot of practicing and working on their skills. 'The Oack of) spares killed us last year. They have really worked hard on that.” Howell Highlanders Key bowlers: Girls; Jessica Rice (sr.), Jordan Hemdel (sr.), Heidi Maxwell (fr.). Boys; TTevor Smith (jr.), Caleb Rice (jr.), Alex Drew (jr.). Comment: The Highlanders bring back five bowlers from a team that won a regional and advanced to the Division I state quarterfinals. Smith was 36th at the 2007 individual state finals. “Everybody is pretty even top to bottom,” Collopy said. “'There’s not a lot of difference from one to seven, no more than 10 pins. If someone has an off day, other guys can pick them up.” Rice is the only starter returning from a team that missed qualifying for states by one pin and was fifth in the tough KVC. South Lyon Lions Key bowlers: Girls; Chelsea Allen (sr.) Lindsay Heikkinen (jr.). Boys; Josh Harper (sr), Kenny Vanbuskirk (jr.), Freddy Ringrose (jr.). Comment: The Lions are a co-op team with one boy and three girls from South Lyon East. 'The giris, KVC co-champs with Milford, are shooting for an impressive sbcth straight berth into the state finals, but it will be tough with just two returnees, although Allen was 41st at the 2007 Division I individual state tournament. The boys are solid KVC contenders after advancing to the D-1 state semifinals. Harper was 18th as an individual at states. “We are going to be fairly balanced,” Ringrose said of the boys. Fresh and c om p le te local c o n te n t n ow c om e s to yo u on th e NEW and IMPROVED M L iv e .c om /liv in g s to n c om m u n ity n ew s w e b site. We have n ew and easier n a v ig a tio n to o ls c o u p le d w ith g re a t new fe a tu re s , b lo g s and fo rum s to make o u r site th e b e s t o f e ve ry th in g local. We also have e n h a n ce d and e xp a n d e d c la s s ifie d search to o ls to h elp yo u fin d y o u r n ew jo b , a u to o r home. 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From $139,900 Call 810-844-2207 Gregory Area 3 acres, V/z story, basement, garage. $180K. Cash or terms. Call 810- 531-0398 Hamburg Twp. 3 bdrm, basement, garage, lake privileges. $180K. Cash or terms. Call 810-531-0398. Office Space-Sale Small classy office building for sale, on Washtenaw near Whole Foods. Reasonable Priced. Amick Realty 734-973-2424 Open Houses Call Ruth Genso, Coldwell Banker T&C 248-318-5132 Move-in ready! 4 bdrm, 2.1 bath w/ professionally finished bsmt. Island kitchen w/ hardwood floors 3-car garage. $264,900. 1392 Four Seasons Drive, Hartland. Visit RuthGenso.com for photos & virtual tours. Ranch home Tecumseh, 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 2,000 sq. ft. and 2 ,0 0 0 sq. ft. bsmt. 1 acre, w/deck, hot tub. BONUS - 1st year mortgage payment paid by seller. Reduced to $224,000. (734) 834-0572 or (734) 502-9460. Hartland Schools 3 acres, 2 pole barns. Colonial (new). $256K. Cash or terms. Call 810- 531-0398 Hartland Schools Easy access to U S 23/59. Four - 2 acre parcels. Heavily wooded, daylight and walkout sites. $54,900. Call 810-844-2207 Ann Arbor Ranch 2 bdrm 2.5 bath, private atrium, pond view.700Greenhills $219K. Owner, 995-8720 I Livingston County i . Homes-Sale FOR SALE Condo steps from Medical Center: 2 bedrooms, covered parking, pool, near Huron River. $155,900. Marc (734)657-9065. Fowlerville Schools Developer says "sell the last three lots for only $24,900 each." Paved roads, daylight sites, excellent perks, outbuilding allowed. Bring your builder or use ours. Call 810-844-2207 E-MAIL YOUR FR E E B IE AD S TO freebies@annarbornews.com HIGHLAND 3 bdrm, updated home perfect for investors, newcomers, or anyone looking for a GREAT DEAL! $71,500. Crossroads Real Estate 810-227-3455 Howell Schools First-time home buyer can steal this one at $94,900. 1200sf updated home on 1.2 acres. Only 2 miles to 96/59. All appliances stay plus 2 0 x 14 ft outbuilding, call 810-844-2207 OPEN SUN. 1-3PM 9027 Cattail Points (off Chilson,just N. of M-36) 4 bdrm Colonial on scenic canal. Semi-secluded .69 acres. Debbie, 810- • 923-1980. Lakes Realty Real Estate Wanted Wanted 4 unit or larger rental property. Any con dition in Ann Arbor Area.(734)945-1592. Residential Homes Sale Ann Arbor Schools, Pittsfield taxes, 4 bdrm 2 ba. Over 2000 sq. 2002 appraised value$224,000 2007 sales price $168,000. 2 5 % reduction. I loose. You win. Call Now! (734)429-3732. Call Ruth Genso, Coldwell Banker T&C 248-318-5132 Commute to UofM! 3 bdrm, 1.1 bath ranch w/ finished bsmt. Appliances included. Private back yard. 3261 LaSalle Dr. Ann Arbor. $169,900 Visit RuthGenso.com for photos & virtual tours. Dexter Schools - 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch In country setting, 2 Vz acres, 2 car gar, 1700 sq.ft. 6637 W. Joy Btwn Mast & Zeeb. $219,900. 734/426-0374. 4bdrm 2bath foreclosure for $13,9001 For listings 800-619-3816 ext F569 Linuted iimeFnc 9ft. cnIins^. neariv w. n., ] brand new appliance pKkage. Select botnet oner tuinieM suei ( upgrade, inciudci icw iiu rent of $279 per IDO witn lixed veariv ! tncreinenD<n)iO:' I No dosing lee/No appucattoo ree ^ | Scio Farms tsates Sun Homes 6655 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 888-700-0918 S e r v i c e D i r e c t o r y COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ^ TO PLACE m AD Online; vwvw.mlive.com/annarbornews Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 RATES 3 lines, 30 days - $152 30x Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News Accounting and Tax Service Cleaning and Janitorial Services CPA w/non-CPA rates. 10 yrs exp. Free consultation. (734) 253-2362. Adult Care and Nursing Homes Dependable, mature housecieaning team, exp w/refs, 734-358-4916 Erica's Cleaning Service 1 0% off. 12 yrs experience - 734-945-4635 Senior Homecare by Angels. 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Member BBB Lie/ insured734-930-6455 Master Electrician/Contractor, Resident/Comm Service changes start at $700. 734-216-4603 Snow and Ice Removal Carpentry CARPET INSTALLATION New or used + SAL E S 40 + y r s exp., 996-3646 Tree, shrub, stump removal. Trimming, lot clearing. Insured S 426-8809 Recycling, Hauling and 1 Gutters FALL CLEAN UP, Leaf Trash Removal Expert Carpentry, Cabinetry, Wrought Iron. 30 yrs. exp. (810) 923-1263 Professional Gutter Cleaning Clog free guar- Fall PROJECT SPECIALS! free est 320-8645 Remodeling, Wood Floors, Drywall, Paint. I H a n d V D 6 r SO n Lic/lns. 734-730-4498 ■ Child Care Services Removal, Tree Service. Dave, (734) 913-4929 TOP NOTCH FALL CLEAN UP. Ann Arbor area. 474-8426 1 A C E S Handyman Svc. Reliable lic./ins. Any size project. 734-395-6330 Tree Service. Firewoood Delivered. Immaculate Clean up. Snow and Sait Service. (734) 544-8162. A M Y 'S LITTLE ANG EL S DAYCARE. A place for your child to learn & explore. 734-732-8754 Lie daycare, infant-12 yrs. flex hrs, Mon-Fri 10 yrs exp (734) 485-8979 Home Improvement Miscellaneous Services A1 Cleanup & Hauling Bobcat work - rubbish & top soil. 734-637-4200 AARC o Hauling & Disposal. affordable, courteous, timely 734-474-9440 ALL JUNK REMOVED Most junk hauled is recycled. 734-368-5055 Area Hauling-Residential & Commercial. Reliable! Junk clean up. 769-7773. A AAB SOLUTELY BEST Snow Removal call Ted 734-484-3802 Snow removal & salt, 1st removal is free lie & ins A CM LLC, 734-686-0112 Top Notch Snow Removal Commerical & residential. Ann Arbor. 474-8426 3-4 Bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2200 sf Bi-level w/2 car gar. Many new features. 2423 Dundee $250K, down payment assistance possible. 734-426-4782 3 bdrm for Sale by Owner w/fin. bsmt 1480 Rue Deauville, YpsI $145K-F closing costs 945-3626 Suburban Areas and Country Homes-Sale Grass Lake. Inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on 8 acres. Light and bright open floor plan with over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. Features vaulted living room ceiling, walk-in pantry, large master bedroom w/walkin closet, and full basement with 9ft. ceiling. Private setting, minutes from downtown & highway. $239,900, (734)657-6169. 3 bdrm farmhouse, w/ laroe detached garage on 10 acres. Lodi Twp. baime Schools. $200,000 (734) 428-7236 Farms and Acreage 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 Farms and Acreage-Sale Lots and Sites-Sale Wooded 2.5 Acre Lot in an existing community. EZ Terms. Bloch and Co. 248-559-7430 Manufactured Housing-Sale AAH- New Models A rriving @ Whittaker Oaks! 3 & 4 Bdrm Four Seasons Homes. 734-461-6000. Absolutely 10 0% guaranteed financing. 3bdrm, 1000 sq', Ypsi. 3K down, $270/mo, 866-251-1670. Tutoring and Instruction ANN ARBOR - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, $2900, cheap. Beautiful. 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Come home to luxury livingl newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $995 -f A ssoc fees. 734-678- 4924. viewtherental.com Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1700 sf, attached gar., 2 baths, laundry room,appliances $1455. (734) 945-7462. Ann Arbor- Walnut Glen 2 bdrm 2 bath appL, screen patio, gar. Avail now $1095. 483-2640 ON CAVANAUGH LAKE - 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath, dock, nice view, fireplace. $900/mo. 517-795-8003 Portage, just 25 min to Ann Arbor, 3bd, 2ba, frpl laundry,garage,no smoke $1595 734-330-6499 Share kitchen & bath, w/4 near EMU $400 includes utilities 8 cable 734-717-5208; 484-4371 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes Ann Arbor/Plymouth female share 4 bdrm w/ same, 2nd floor privacy, more $700,734-662-0705 Office Space-Rent Abate 1 mo rent Eastover 6 rooms 1145sf suite, parking , shower. Solarium. 734-662-5599 Ann A rbor - Downtown 1,500 sf office w/parking 734-487-9640 www.phoenixco.biz Ann Arbor - Jackson Ave 1,900-19,000sf flex space 734-487-9640 www.phoenixco.biz Ann Arbor, Pauline & Stadium, 400 & 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch@provide.net Office suite for lease in classy building, only $ 1100/per mo. No triple net. Amick Realty (734) 973-2424 NOAPPUGimONRE $99.00 Secuniylteposit bed, 2 bath home s starting at $749.(X) A l l ap p lian ce s inc lu ded L in c o ln S ch o o ls P e ts W e lc om e With th e s e g r e a t d ea ls h o m e s a r e g o in g f a s t ! Contact Holly at Sun Homes 1-888-691-2921 Skyline/Clayton retailer Some restrictions may apply. Offer c.xpires 11/30/2007 ^ PINCKNEY - 11660 Portage Lake Ave. 3 bdrm. Fox Point beach swimming & boat privileges. $725/mo. 734-426-8365 Pittsfield Twp/Saline Schools, 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, fireplace, best offer. (912)856-7795. Ann Arbor W. Side - Large bdrm in 3 bdrm luxury home. $600 incl. utilities. 734-996-5583. Elderly Lady will share Ann A rbor Home for companionship. Non smoker, no pets. Barbara (734) 995-9193. EMU A R E A -1 Roommate to share large, new house. Recreation room. $350/mo. 734-480-1526 Share 3 bdrm home w/male, all privileges, non-smoking $350/mo. (734) 483-1507 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent GARAGE FOR RENT: 1 + car storage only Avail now! SW Ann Arbor, $50 mo. 734-769-6956. PRIME OFFICE SPACE 1600-3200 sq ft suites Approx $9.50 Valley Ranch location 194 Access 734-623-0400 2355 E Stadium- Office space for rent 600sf, reasonable price. 734-747-8080 Apartments Furnished Ann A rbor W. Side 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, garage. Option possible $1250. (517) 423-8097 LARGE STUDIO - Central campus @ Tower Plaza, furnished, full kitchen, 1 full bath, big closet, 24 hr. security, laundry fac., $950-$1000/mo electric, Avail. 9/1/08 or Avail for sale Ely 248-227-0117 or etama@tbrcpa.com. Apartment Unfurnished 2 Bdrm clean EMU apt,bay windows, wood floors, laundry, free heat $650. (734)665-3913. Absolutely nice 1 or 2 bdrm in Ypsi $500 - $600+ utils, water included, 248-767-5651 Amazing Deal near EMU, 2 bdrm, $600/mo., heat & water included. 2 bdrm near 94 $525/ mo. 1 bdrm $450/mo. 734-662-6133 ext. 124 ANN ARBOR 1 bdrm apt. $600/month. Call Robyn at 734-846-3042 Ann Arbor- renovated kitchen 2 bdrm basement, carport. $890 + utilities (734) 663-1808 AVAIL NOW 2 bdrm close to EMU. $650 Includes heat 8 water. 1 N. Summit 734-483-6082 AVAIL NOW Exceptional, clean, 2 bdrm, quiet, A/C laundry, Ypsi. $595. No pets. 528-2163/482-1908 BRIGHTON Best Value 2 bdrm. 10 min to Ann Arbor. Clean 8 Quiet.New carpet. From $595. $99 move in. 1-800-773-3031 CHEAP 8 BEST Ceramic 8 Hardwood Any Vendor Payments L A RG E 2 bdrm Special $749 Heat 8 Parking included N. Campus-Arboretum ® 734-996-4992/ 734- 678-1239/248-763-1105 Close to EMU Large 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, laundry, heat included. $700/mo. (734)482-4504. DEPOT TOWN - Large, beautiful 2 bdrm. Includes washer/dryer, rec room w/pool table, cable. $1150. 734-657-5494 DOWNTOWN YPSI Near EMU 1 bdrm apt. New carpet, new paint. $575/mo. 734-476-9846 E. YPSI - 1 bdrm, garage, $475, deposit, DTE. No pets. 1575 Ridge Rd. 734-216-4480 Milan 1 bdrm apt - $500 +elec. includes appliances. Long or short term lease. ® 734-439-4050. MILAN - 2 bdrm apt. in small 4 unit. Appliances, laundry, water included $600/mo. 734-645-8564 NEAR DEPOT TOWN 1 8 2 bdrm apts. available now. Wood floors, washer/dryer. $675-$695 Call 734-657-5494. Near EMU-Clean 2 8 3 bdrms avail, now. $695 8 $750 includes heat. 1st mo. FREE! 734-368-0676 Nice 1 8 2 bdrm in quiet country setting. Basement, backyard $725 8 $775 734-484-4423 Old W est Side - Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm apt. @ 405 Mosley. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $725 includes heat734-973-9364 Saline bsmt apt. Pool table, living room, bath, bdrm, kitchen, storage, oarage, pool, hot tub. $700. 734-624-8679 Saline - charming, small 1 bdrm, washer/dryer, $460+ sec. FREE HEAT. (734) 429-7395__________ 2-1 bdrm apts, in downtown Ypsi, i450/mo. Must have verifyable refs 8 pay Ist/last/cleaning dep. 248-707-0663 2, 3 8 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890, Rent or Rent to own. (Section 8 tenants receive $500 cash bonus). Rawsonville 8 1-94. Call 313-386-8688 or 734-678-4877___________ WEBSTER TWP - 2 bdrm Country setting, 10 min to Ann Arbor. ^75/mo. 734-424-0708. YPSI ■ Depot Town. Nice, 2 bdrms, on the river $710+ utilities. 734-417-4330 Ypsilanti 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 512 Washtenaw Free heat 8 water, updated 8 clean. 2 blocks fom EMU (734)646-6260. Beautiful modern 3 bdrm condo, cathedral ceilings fireplace C/A, 2.5 baths deck, garage, lots of perks 471 Village Oaks Ct. $1395 (734) 277-6785 Brighton upscale 3 bdrm 2.5 bath, 1950sf + walkout w/ pond view. Brand new inside. Bamboo floors, courtyard 2 + car, 1 st floor master suite w/ Jacuzzi. Close to 96 8 shopping. $1400. w/Option to buy.810-750-1654 By Ann Arbor - S. Lyon 2 bdrm, 2 bath, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, C/A, car port, pool/hot tub, $900 734-878-0821. CHE LSEA newer Ranch condo, 2bdrm, 2bath, all appliances, basement, gar. $950 734-904-5887 EARHART VILLAGE- 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fireplace, gar, all appis, pets OK. $1350. 734-424-0646 Huge 1 bdrm. Perfect for Newlyweds, seniors 8 others Ann Arbor $777. Sell $89,999, on bus line www.sell-home.com ID#50. 734-971-7399 Liberty Square 3 bdrm, townhouse, $700/mo. + $700 security deposit. (248) 651-4320._________ Luxury Condo 1750 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, storage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 3 BDRM, study, 2V2 bath, fireplace. Chapel Hill by US-23 8 U/M N. Campus. $1300/mo. 734-994-4087 Ypsi. Near St. Joe's: Built 2001, 2 bdrm/bath. Lease $820mo 734-635-6204 WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State Street location, single offices in a shared business center from $430. Other space plans avail. Cali Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker 734-994-5000 Quiet Pleasant Lakefront comm.20 min to Ann Arbor Nice homes reasonable rent 734-323-3765 RENT TO OWN 1010 Maplewood, Ypsi. Newly renovated 4 bdrm 2 bath, big fenced yard. For details 734-827-1816 Inexpensive Indoor/ outdoor storage, boats cars etc. (734) 483-4442 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Belleville wooded setting 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer, garage, fireplace, central air, $1500.00.(734)697-5937. Dundee- 4 bdrm 2 bath ranch,20 min to Ann Arbor, pool, fin bsmt, laundry $1350. 734-915-1477 Saline 3-4 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2.5 garage, 2600 sq.', 3 acres, pole barn, $1600.7334 -8--4--5---0--4-4- 2 2160 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, super efficient. $1145/ mo. 517-787-3478 I Residential Washtenaw-Rental Able to please Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 car. Plymouth Rd. area $1185. (734) 971-5698 A B L E TO P L E A S E Immaculate, 3 bdrm 2 bath in Ann Arbor, new hardwood floors, finished basement, attached garage, fenced back yard, $1295 mo. Avail Dec 1. 734-476-5764 Able To Please Spacious 4 bdrm colonial, 1730 sq', private backyard, large den w/ fireplace w/ free firewood, 2 car att. garage, $1395. 734-476-5764. Across from N. Campus - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, $1050 + utilities. Washer/dryer. No pets. 734-971-6328. Saline 3 bdrm/2bath, 1750sf, $1050+deposit. 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 Sec-8 OK! West Willow, 3 brm, 1.5 baths, garage, M U ST SEE! $925. (734)945-8696.__________ Small 2 bdrm $575 Ellsworth/Carpenter area. No Smoke. 734- 327-6949 or 662-3947 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, family rm bsmt, fenced yard 2.5 car, Erickson School $1100/mo + utilities (734) 484-1696 SALINE Travis Pointe C.C $2500/mo,newer kitchen/baths, 3000sf. 3bdrm /2.5bath (734)429-2739. Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent The Ocean is our front yard. 2 Bdrm condo, Jan-April $2500 734-769- 1221; or 843-290-6258 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm deck, newly remodeled, w asher /dryer. Washtenaw 8 23, $880. 734-434-2362. 3 & 4 Bdrm Houses With bsmts 8 appis. Ypsi Sec. 8 OK. 734-262-1627 Duplex-Rental ABUND AN T 2350 SQ FT Whitmore Lake w/ lake access, big yard, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fireplace, basement, garage, pets welcome, $1095. 734-994-3480.___________ AC/Upstairs duplex, 2nd floor, 3 bdrm, remodeled kitchen/great room, over 1200sf, 2 blocks to depot town. Near St Joes. Beautiful hardwood through out, free laundry/garage. $950/mo. 734-369-3271 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm, walk downtown! 1002 Fountain. Very nice, laundry hook-up $750. 996-2514 ANN ARBOR, Dicken School, great neighborhood 8 areal 2 bdrm, $770/mo. 734-994-0587 Ann Arbor in 5 min. - Large 1 bdrm on acre lot, $650. Washer/dryer, No dogs. 734-709-0095. Ann Arbor - Upper 3 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, AC. deck. Sec 8 OK $900 + utilities. 734-429-1461 Ann A rbor Westside upper 2 bdrm on private court, near park, reduced to $950. 734-663-7818 BR IG H TO N -2 bdrm, new carpet 8 paint, stove 8 fridge. No pets. $680 + deposit. 734-878-6915 Burns Park Area- 2 bdrm apt. w/ hardwood firs, laundry avail. $800/mo. 734-216-2654.___________ Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm @ 305 Doty. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $650. Avail. Nowl Call 734-973-9364 Downtown Chelsea - 2nd floor of Victorian house. 2 bedroom, laundry, many updates, No pets. $800. (734)649-7845. EMU - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, fpl, parking,new windows/carpet. call 24/7, 734-439-8583. Ford Lake- ISOOsf, 2 bdrm, includes appliances, laundry, fireplace, yard 8 dock. $975+ Utilities (734) 635-7605 Amazing Short Term rental Saline, furnished 3bdrm, 1.5 bath. No smoke. Avail Jan.-Sept. $1500. 734-316-2895. Ann Arbor, 2624 Miller 3 bdrm, 2 bath, dining room, basement. $1200 + utilities.734-426-8533. Ann Arbor 3 bdrm $1045. Ypsi 3 bdrms 1 w/air, 1 w/garage Sec 8 OK! 734-945-7074 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm 1 bath ranch, c!ose to town, 1408 Harpst. $1100. Section 8 ok. 734-323-1133 ANN ARBOR 3 bdrm 2 bath, fence, hardwood floor, Ig yard, garage. $1325/mo 248-845-2023 ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, large yard, large deck, fin. bsmt, no smoking $1,275. 734-945-0302 Ann Arbor 3 bdrms, walk to town, big yard/deck, pets ok, Feb. $1295/mo 734-657-7474 a2live.com Ann Arbor 4 bdrm/2.5 bath, walkout, washer/ dryer. Avail. Dec. 1. $1950. (210) 542-2625. Ann Arbor Burns Park home for rent. 3 bed/2.5 bath, 2 car garage, fireplace, sunrooms, on park. (734)482-4593. Ann Arbor NE 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bright, lovely, avail. Dec. 15, $1900. (734)913-0897. ANN ARBOR SCH O O LS - 3 bdrm. 2.5 bath, 1950sf, fireplace. 2 car garage. $1400+utilities, option to buy. 734-735-5700 ANN ARBOR-Small 2 bdrm, $725/month + utilities. 33 Burton, 734-426-8533 Ann Arbor Southeast, 3 bedroom, new carpet, laundry hookup, large yard, no pets $995.00. (734)994-3480.__________ Ann Arbor W.Side -Clean 3 bdrm! Finished bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 Ann Arbor W.Side Spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath, w/ in-law apt. Huge lot. $2500. 734/717-4019. AVAILABLE 3 bdrm, Ypsi $1000+ utilities Sec 8 OK. 734-663-3009 close to schools. Available immediately. Off Packard east of Golfside. 3bdrm ranch, 1300 sq. ft, 1 full plus 2 half bath, fireplace, dishwasher. 1300 sq.ft, of finished basement. Carport, fenced yard. Small pets OK. $1000/mo. Call Jesse 734-678-9637 Avail. Aug.2008 - Walk to UM campus, 6 bdrms, 2 baths, washer/dryer,central air. Hardwood floors. Newer kitchen and bath. $2400. (734)476-8077. farmerjordan@mac.com 3 bdrm, 2 bath in Ypsi Twp, non-smoking, new floors 8 appliances. Pets OK. $1000. 734-255-4383 3 BDRM. 2 bath, Lincoln Schools, 1 acre. $1400/mo. 734-834-3756 or 734-646-0554 3 bdrm. house, Lincoln Schools, 2.5 car attached garage, for rent sect 8 ok $1200/mo. 734-395-6190 3 BD RM .H O U SE Ypsilanti Quiet neighborhood 734-482-5385 2 bdrm $750/mo, Ypsi, 1 mi. E. of Ecorse. Completely remodeled, new appliances, 2 car gar. Large lot. Must have verifiable ref. 248-707-0663 UM area, 2 bdrm, 2 bath washer/dryer, garage single family home w/basement $980 mo. 734-717-1214. WELL-DECORATED Victorian 2 baths, 3 bdrms, appl. furnished, 2-car garage. Village of Clinton. $800/mo. (517) 456-4374 West Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, pets welcome, fenced yard, hardwood floors, $1500. 734-276-1297 WE ST W IL LOW -943 Nash, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, appliances, basement. $1150. 734-260-3699 Ypsi 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, deck, washer 8 dryer included, Sec. 8 accepted, $930/mo. 769- 2344 hutch@provide.net Ypsilanti 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, no pets, fenced yard, $850 (517)423-4539. Ypsi Twp. Rosewind Sub. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1950sf,$1450. Pets OK, FSBO. $198K. 239-2414 Residential Livingston-Rental | Heartland 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car gar. newer construction $1200. (248) 568-5691 PINCKNEY AR EA 2 bdrm duplexes $480/ $570. Lake access. No dogs. 734-662-8669 Rental Home in Pinckney 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement, /VC, 2 car garage. First 8 last mo+ security. $1050 mo. 586-242-7115 I Rooms For Rent 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 y ADOPT y Affectionate, happily married couple, beaches, music, Disney World, financial securi^, LOVE awaits your baby. Sue 8 Gerry 1-800-989- 8921 Expenses paid. Special and Public Notices Notice is hereby given that on 12/20/2007 at 10:00 am the following will be sold by competitive bidding at State Street Self Storage, 2333 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Unit # 149 Lauren Slaughter, Household Goods. Unit # 392 Xenona Kennedy, Household Goods, Recreational Items, Misc. Goods. Published: 11/23/07, 11/30/07 Tickets Hall 8 Oats 2 floor seats w/parking pass. Fox Theater, Detroit, 12/1. Face Value. 734-426-3711 3 Midwinter Break roundtrip air tickets DTWPunta Cana, DR 2/24-3/2 '08, $1700. 734-662-4919 Ford Lake 1 bdrm,private dock, drive 8 patio, $800/ includes utils. S. Huron River Dr. 734-482-1949 Newly decorated 2 bdrm 1st floor. $600/mo, 281 S. Harris Rd, Ypsi Twp. No pets. 734-482-1949 1 bdrm Ypsi near hwy, updates, wash/dry, new furnace, Sec 8 OK. $500 734-953-4907; 634-9684 H A P P Y H O L ID A Y S Ypsilanti 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, washer/dryer, private basement Sect. 8 OK $790. (734)674-1685. W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. Avail. Saline Ranch 1 Acre lot in town. 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, full basement, no smoke/ pets $1500.734-260-9678 Burns Park - 4 bdrm, 1V2 bath, 3rd fir, bsmt, laundry, gar. 734-741-5021. qrmaa@comcast.net CHE LSEA lease w/ option. 3 bdrm, large yard 2 car, walk to downtown. $900/mo 734-475-0432 Chelsea New Home ■ 3 bdrm, 3V2 bath, daylight basement, $1900/mo. 734-646-9706. Dexter 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, washer/dryer, garage, fireplace, central air, basement. Loch Alpine, Dexter schools. $1700. (734)417-1468. Ann Arbor Downtown $35/day, $189/wk, $700 8 up/mo. HBO, internet. Embassy Hotel 662-7100 ANN ARBOR - Rooms For Rent $380-$500 Great Location -near campus 734-665-5552 Attn! CLEAN, QUIET ROOM. 1 bik from EMU, Ypsi. $385 includes utitities. 734-635-7220 AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities, free cable 973-0261; PM Big,Bright,Beautiful!EMU Huge cToset.share kltc/ba New carpet. No smoke/ pets $395. 734-461-6039 FURNISHED rooms, no lease, long/short term, w/furnished kitchen use. Laundry 8 parking available. $425/mo. Can 734- 327-6949 or 662-3947 Room for rent also a 1 bdrm apt furnished, all utilities cable, A/C 734- 483-7665, leave msg S A L IN E : Efficiency, private bath, heat included, on site laundry, $390. (734) 482-4504 * Source ^ ^ 2002, Reach your customers! 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S EC U R IT Y O F F IC ER S The Wackenhut Corporation has openings for S e curity Officers in Dundee. Pay $10.00. Requires 2 years security/ military experience, HS Diploma/GED valid drivers license and clean criminal record. Call Sue 248-477-9714. Fora complete listing of all the basic qualifications for this position please visit our website at www.wackenhut.com. EOE M/F/DA/ Snow Clearing Crew members & drivers. Guaranteed monthly $$ tjsiawncare.com 913-9846________ Snow Plow Drivers & Shovelers w/experience needed. 9 734-483-4683 Snow Plow Drivers & Shovelers w/experience needed, m 734-483-4683 V E TE R AN S Transitioning to civilian life but still want to maintain a military affiliation? The Naval Reserve has opportunities for Officers and Enlisted personnel. Think about what an extra income and the possibility of retirement benefits could mean to you and your family. Call today for more information. 1- 800-371-7456, M-F 8-4 C H R ISTM A S HELP All STUDENTS/others $ 1 7 .2 5 b a s e /a p p t Must fill many positions BY Nov. 28th! FT/PT, temp/perm, flex schedules around classes/finals, customer saies/service, conditions apply, all ages 18 + , 734-973-7024 Cardone Record Services, a Document Imaging/Medicai Records Management Company is hiring at a Health Care Facility in Ann Arbor. The following positions are available: Im a g in g S u p e r v is o r Duties include, supervising Document Imaging, Q A & Record Clerk staff and the scanning process itself, assisting with Payroll & Scheduling, and performing handson duties of the scanning process. Full Time 1st & 2nd Shifts. Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary may include weekends. Previous supervisory exp. desired. Health Information Management credentials preferred. D o c um e n t Im a g in g Tech - Responsible for prepping documents (remove staples, repair torn pages), scanning and indexing medical records & performing the first level of quality checks. May need to perform daily maintenance on equipment. A comfort w/ computers and data entry experience necessary. Full or Part time, 1st and 2nd shifts. $12.00/hr. Q u a lity A s su ra n c e Tech - Responsible for reviewing images of scanned documents for errors 8 making necessary corrections, key data into software, tracking errors/changes. FT or PT, 1st 8 2nd Shifts. Data entry experience necessary. $13.00/hr. File C le rk Tech - Responsible for creating, organizing 8 moving 401b. boxes possibly with a hand truck or flat bed. Also other misc tasks including equipment maintenance, etc. FT or PT, 1st 8 2nd Shifts, $10.00/hr. Ail positions require good computer skills, the ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time 8 the ability to lift 40 lb. boxes of records. Prior medical record experience helpful. Please e-mail resumes to MiResumes® Cardonerecords.com. Please include Job Title and Your Name in the Subject line. Resumes may also be faxed to 847-413-0172, with Job Title Specified Human Resources HR Team Lead Ann Arbor Welding, and its subsidiary Mitchell Home Medical, seeks a Team Lead for our HR department at our Corporate office in Ypsilanti, Ml. Candidate must have 2-3 years managerial experience in HR. The position is responsible for leading 8 enhancing the organization's daily human resources operations by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations, policies, pro- | grams, compliance (DOT, FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc), practices and leading continual improvements in HR process as | well as results. Ad vanced skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and payroll a must. Excellent time management and multitasking skills required for this fast-paced position! This full time opportunity offers excellent benefits and 401 (k). Please send your resume to: hr@mitchellhome medical.com or fax to 734-572-1072 Direct Care A s s is ta n t Assist and support special population adults. $7.50/hr and good benefits. Call 734-699-3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville PT and OT T Contingent Physical and Occupational Therapist positions for multioffice Ortho surgery practice in Ann Arbor Area. Send resume to M - 23955 P.O.Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Direct Care A s s is ta n t Enjoy helping special population adults in this country home and community. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct Care A s s is ta n t Enjoy the work you do. Assist special adults in their home and in the community. $8.50/hr 8 good benefits. Call: S. Lyon 734-662-4685 Find it Here! In the classifieds. Medical and Dental ACTIVITIES A S S IS T A N T (Exp erienced) Full time position available for qualified candidate with prior long term care experience in the Activities Department. Must be self-motivated, friendly, outgoing, reliable, and love working with the elderly. Prior activities experience required. Please apply in person. BO R T Z H E A LT H C A R E O F Y P S IL A N T I 28 S. Prospect Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Phone: 734-483-2220 C le r ic a l Clerical help needed for buy Orthopedic practice in Ann Arbor Area. Excellent benfits and opportunity, competitive salary. Send resume to: PO M-23883 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 GENERAL D ENTISTS needed throughout MICHIGAN Aspen Dental will provide you the most compelling career available in dentistry today. • Annual yearly salary potential of $275,000 • Relocation assistance available • Unbelievable State of the art facilities that leave you speechless! • Supreme Benefits Package • Unique Ownership Program You must be curious? Call us. For more information contact Seth, 877-507-9535 www.aspencareers.com Research Lab Specia lis t (Intermediate) For University of Michigan. Requires Master's degree biological/medical science discipline, + academic knowledge of animal anatomy + 1 yr exp to include animal surgery 8 implanting devices, including intravenous catheterization. Resume to: Joseph Crossno, Animal Care Mgr, U-M Pharmacology, 1199 W Medical Cntr Dr, 1301 M SR B III, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109 R N , L PN , MA With experience, needed for GROWING dermatology practice in Ann Arbor/ Plymouth area. FT, excellent pay 8 benefits. Cali today! Email or Fax resume: a2derm@aol.com 734-996-8767 Healthcare Profe ss io na ls Wanted Need extra cash? Flexible hours? How about great benefits? Maxim has it all! Don't forget to ask about our sign on bonus! Call Today! 866-418-6867 LansingNurseStaffing® maxhealth.com H is to te c h n o lo g is t Mo hs surgeon seeks HistoTech with frozen section experience to process fresh tissue with M o hs 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®aol.com X-Ray Technologist T Needed for large Orthopedic surgery practice in Ann Arbor Area. Excellent benefits, competitive salary. Send resume to: PO M-23881 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 MILAN URGENT CARE CLINIC P hy sic ian s Needed: PT/Moon lighter s Day, evening or weekend hours available. # 3 East Main, Milan, Ml 48160 Or call Owen at 734-645-7289 Office a n d Clerical Transportaiion/lnspection RAIL TESTING r- S30.60K earnings pot'l 7- Career Opply 7- Generous bonuses 7- Paid Lodging 7~ Meal allowance 7- Extensive Travel &OT 7- Medical/Dental/ 401K Travel on one of our hl-rail trucks where you will be trained to use ultrasonics to examine rail lines and start your career in nondestructive testing. Travel extensively. Individuals selected for In-house training program could double entry earnings in the first 12-15 months. H.S. diploma/GED, mechanical or electrical aptitude and valid CDL-B or ability to obtain CDL pemnit are required. Regional Interviews Arranged Apply Online NOW at www.sperryrail.com or call 800 525-8913 ext.4520 for application. T S P E R R Y R A I L S E R V I C E a R o c k w o o d C o m p a n y T8T Janitorial Services is now hiring experienced cleaners. Day 8 Night shifts avail. Good Benefits. Please call Linda at Accepting applications 425 S Main 3-5. Linda -4pply Today! T8T Janitorial Services is now hiring experienced cleaners. Day 8 Night shifts avail. Good Benefits. Please call Linda at Accepting applications 425 S Main 3-5. Linda Compliance Auditor - University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers Perform of medical records for compliance with C M S and other third party payor regulations. Review audit findings and provide feedback 8 education to appropriate UMHHC leadership. Candidate must have 5 years of current billing and auditing experience in inpatient 8 out patient medical records in a hospital and ambulatory care setting. RHIT, RHIA or CPC-H degrees preferred. To apply, visit UM Jobs site at www.umich.edu/-jobs Posting Number: 12996 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 intent734-424-9598 LPN Provincial House, a longterm care facility located in Adrian, Ml, and a member of ProMedica Health System, has an opening for a full-time LPN and a part-time LPN, both on the afternoon shift. Ideal candidates must possess a current nursing license in the State of Michigan. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401 (k), tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Qualified candidates should fax a resume to 517-423-9799, Attn: Clinical Recruiter or apply online at the Career O pportunities section of www.promedica.org. EOE ADMINISTRATIVE A SS IST A N T - Immediate Opening with multi-client association management firm based in Ann Arbor, Ml. Job duties include receptionist, coordinating projects, processing memberships and assisting with meetings 8 conferences. Requires excellent written and verbal skills. Advanced knowledge of Word, Access, Excel required. Send (or fax 734-677-2407) resume 8 salary requirements to UCI, 3300 Washtenaw Ave., #220, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 (No phone calls please) Appointment Setters! Ann Arbor office is offering full time and permanent positions for go getters! Earn an average from $300 to $750-1-per week. Fun working environment! Call 734-389-0300 W in t e r B r e a k W o r k $17.25 base-appt, ail STUDENTS/others, start now or after finals, conditions apply, customer saies/service, call NOW, positions filling fast! 734-973-7024 There is an easier way to sell your stuff CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE Mitchell Home Medical has an immediate full time opportunity in our fast-paced retail home care center in Ann Arbor. You will be interacting w/patients 8 referral sources by phone and in person on our showroom floor processing DME and medical supplies. Great social and communication skills required. Excellent wages and benefits, including 401K. Fax resume to: 734-572-1072 or email hr@mitchellhome medical.com Member of ijfe P roMedica H E A L T H S Y S T E M Turn to The Livingston Community News Classifieds. You'll be happy you did. Call: 810-844-2000 or mlrve.com/aanewsads D E N T A L Great F/T opportunity In Ypsilanti Twp for outgoing individual with superb phone and people skills. Dental experience needed. 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Excellent problem solving/ prioritization, communication, teamwork and keyboarding skills needed. Candidate may apply to: Ambulatory Care Services Administration, Attn.; Melissa T., Nurse Administration, 2600 Green Road, Suite 150A, Box 0790, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105; Fax: 734-647- 3273 or email A C S -J o b s@ med.umich.edu. Please indicate which location you are applying for. A Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOU. M a n u a l T h i n k H o n d a fo r t h e h o lid a y s . 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G r a n d R iv e r - a t 1-96 • Exit 1 4 5 Open Saturdays ^ w w w . b r i g h t o n h o n d a . c o m 10am - 3pm 2316624-02 TH IS H O L ID A Y S E A S O N , LEAVE LOTS w r A n c k i r \ c x / r k i x O F H IN T S ... FOR Y O U R W IS H LISTI YLAK-tNU LVcNI 2008 Mercury Milan 1-4 4DR Sedan with Auto Pkg. A-Plan 24 month lease / •0 SECURITY DEPOSIT per mo. stk.# 08C31 2008 Mercury Sable Premier FWD A-Plan 24 month lease •0 SECURITY DEPOSIT per mo. Stk.# 08C24 University of Michigan Health System C u s t om e r S e rv ice R e p re se n ta t ive Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce seeks a full-time, salaried Customer Service Representative to report to the Controller/Operations Manager. Will work with 2 additional administrative staff m embers to coordinate various office and administrative tasks for a 14 person office. 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Pius tax, tide, license & tlealer tees. *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus lax. title, license & dealer fees OSJEHASE $ 2 7 7 /m o 08 PASSAT KOMFORT $419/m o *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer lees. 4 '0 8 AUDI A4 $ 4 6 9 /m o '07 AUDI A6 WAS *50,275 NOWM2.724 *36 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer tees. P lu s d e s tin a tio n NOW '07 AUDI Q7 WA S $ 5 3 f4a072 * P lu s d e s tin a tio n HQAYvK) 2 0 0 8 C A Y E N N E $ 6 9 9 +$5901 due at delivery plus tax, license & dealer fees. Lease for 48 mos.10,000 miles per year. H O A yraC O O P E? 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K a r l 7 3 4 - 3 2 3 - 4 8 5 2 A K C G o ld e n R e t r e v e r P u p s s h o t s e x t r a n i c e v e t c h e c k e d X m a s (5 1 7 ) 4 37 - 2 5 9 3 , 5 1 7 - 3 2 0 - 1 0 5 4 Co-Own Gentle Horse S h a r e p u r c h a s e 8 b o a r d o n n e a r b y f a rm 9 7 3 - 8 6 9 9 A K C M IN I S C H N A U Z E R P U P S - b l a c k o r s a l t 8 p e p p e r 8 w k s o ld , w i l l b e s m a l l $ 5 0 0 5 1 7 - 7 8 9 - 7 9 0 4 RIDING LESSONS D r e s s a g e , E n g l i s h , f o r s h o w / p l e a s u r e . 7 3 4 - 9 9 5 - 0 0 9 2 G r a n d C a r a v a n '9 7- 11 I K , n e w t i r e s , r a d ia t o r , 8 t r a n s . n o r u s t . $ 2 5 0 0 / b e s t S a l i n e 5 8 6 - 9 1 3 - 5 2 1 6 ^ L o o k ! R e c r e a t i o n s / P L Y M O U T H H O R I Z O N 8 8 A u t o 4 c y l . g a s s a v e r $ 6 5 0 / b e s t J a c k (7 3 4 )6 4 5 - 1 1 8 0 . A u t o D i r e c t o r y NEW AND USED CARS A K C S H E L T I E P U P S - F a m i l y r a i s e d . 1 s t s h o t s , w o r m e d . 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News November 30, 2007 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 2007-11-30 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4456">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to November 30, 2007 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, DECEMBER 1, 2 0 0 7 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 Michael Glenn Monroe as 'first artist' PHOTOS'.JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Michael Glenn Monroe works on one of the 1,000 ornaments he is completing in his workshop for the White House. Monroe also created 15 paintings of White House scenes that will be displayed in the Presidential home and drew the artwork for the official 2007 "Christmas at the White House" brochure. He has been working 16 hours a day since getting the White House call to do the work in September. I l l u s t r a t o r h a s b r u s h w i t h s u c c e s s Look for Michael Monroe's work at the White House during the holidays BYTOMTOLEN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Brighton wildlife artist and children’s book illustrator Michael Glenn Monroe is on top of the world these days. He just completed a major project commissioned by the White House that included hand-painting 1,000 Christmas tree ornaments, completing 15 paintings (including a portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush) and creating the artwork for a 14-page “Christmas at the White House” booklet. The theme of this year’s brochure is “Holiday in the National Parks.” Some 60,000 have been printed for distribution to the public during visits to the White House this holiday season. Monroe, 45, and his family were invited to a VIP party last week that kicked off the holidays at the White House. The highlight for Monroe occurred when he and his wife, Colleen, were introduced to the president by Laura Bush, whom Monroe had met in 2002 when he did the Michigan Easter egg for the White House Easter celebration. “The president said (to me), ‘You do good work, I think we chose the right guy for the job,”’ Michael Monroe says. Colleen Monroe says her husband then boldly placed his hand on Bush’s shoulder and replied, “Ditto.” “The president started laughing,” Colleen Monroe says. “That’s Mike in a nutshell,” she adds. “He wants people to be comfortable and puts everybody on the same playing field.” First lady Laura Bush's seasonal note to Monroe and his wife, Colleen, hangs near one of his ornament creations. Below, Monroe works on ornament detail through a magifier. Monroe, who has been a professional artist since a student at Brighton High School, completed and mailed the last 48 of the 1,000 ornaments on 'Tuesday. The lateness occurred because the undecorated glass ornaments didn’t arrive until Oct. 25, just two months before Christmas and a month later than planned. When Monroe got the call from the White House in September that he had been chosen to do the ornaments, he thought the call was from a store in Ohio called the White House Gift Shop that carries his books and wanted to place an order. And there was a second problem. “At first, they said they wanted me to decorate the White House, and I said it would be a national embarrassment,” Monroe says. He soon realized the spokeswoman had gotten him con- S E E MONROE, A4 Another Howell school board trustee quits Also, school chief has taken a leave of absence BY CASEY HANS T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s One of the newest members of the Howell Public Schools Board of Education has resigned his seat less than six months after being appointed. Dean Miller submitted his resignation Nov. 28, according to information from the district. Miller did not return calls for comment. Board President Phil Westmoreland said although he had not spoken directly with Miller, that he understands the new trustee is leaving for health and family re a sons. Meanwhile, Howell Superintendent Chuck Breiner has taken a leave of absence from his post and is not expected to return until midto late December, Westmoreland said. “It is not in any way board-initiated,” he added. “It’s a personal thing for Mr. Breiner.” He said he could say nothing more due to employment privacy laws. Miller was appointed to a vacancy on the board in June, replacing Jeanne Clum, who resigned in the spring on the advice of her doctor due to the stress of the post. Filling this seat again will mean that five new board members will have been sworn in to serve on the seven-member board in the past six months. Ed Literski was elected to the board in May, and Michael Yenshaw S E E HOWELL, A4 PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Sarah Koza and her daughter, Baileigh, 3, came from Holly to shop at the new Salvation Army Thrift Store in Genoa Township. Agendes help those in need Many hands available to help around county BY LISA CAROLIN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Livingston County residents are feelhig the pain of the struggling Michigan economy. Unemployment continues to rise as does the demand for services for basic needs like food and shelter. There have been a record number of foreclosures in the county this year, and, according to the directors of many local social service agencies, the local economy still hasn’t bottomed out yet. The good news for area residents is that there are organizations and agencies that can help. Thrift store opens If the crowds and donations at the Salvation Army Thrift Store’s new location in Genoa 'Township are any indication, county residents are showing both their generosity to donate and their need to save money on everything from furniture to clothing. “It’s been extremely busy here since our grand opening Nov. 10, and that’s a very good thing,” says Syndi Reasner, one of the store managers. “It’s not just for poor people to shop here,” says Sue Stahl, overall store manger. “The money supports the Salvation Army’s rehabilitation programs. Our Livingston County Thrift Store gets about 200 donations a day and as many as 400 donations on a Saturday.” Shoppers like Sarah Koza are willing to travel to the Genoa 'Township site because of the large selection. “We live in Holly,” says Koza. “There are so many nice things here for the house.” Koza, who had been homeless, recently moved into a house that she wants to furnish. Jean Carpenter from Pinckney comes to the Thrift Store because she likes the prices. “The clothing items are very reasonable, and I have small kids who outgrow their clothes before they outwear them,” says Carpenter. “I usually just come and browse and find S E E HELP,A4 Leslie Stoner, an employee at the Salvation Army Thrift Shop, arranges some of the jewelry for sale at the store. The new store is substantially larger than the previous store just up the street and is laid out in department-store style. Where to call for help Here are some phone numbers o f agencies that can offer a helping hand in a time o f need: ■ Get Help, the regional referral system to connect residents with health and human service resources: 2-1-1. ■ Livingston County Department of Public Health: 517-546-9850. ■ Community Mental Health: 517-546-4126. ■ Livingston County Michigan WorksI: 517- 552-2100. ■ Salvation Army: 517- 546-4750. ■ Gleaners Community Food Bank Pantry: 517-548-3710. Agencies make their wish lists, B1 Rick Fitzgerald: Better to give than to receive, B 1 I N D E X Visit us online Visit us at our new Achievers B3 electronic version of The Calendar B4 Livingston Community Livingston Life B1-6 News at m l i v e . c o m / Retail Report A3 l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 c Sports C l-3 Volunteers B3 ■ View staff photo packages by visiting our home page To report news or for free home and clicking on "photos." delivery call (810)844-2000. • t 1 IN BRIEF Seeking Citizen of the Year We’re still looking for this year’s Livingston Citizen of the Year, and you can help by sending in nominations. 'The goal of the award, sponsored by The Livingston Community News, is to shine a light on community service in Livingston County. The award carries with it a $1,000 check to be given to the winner’s selected charity. We’re looking for people who have done something noteworthy in the past I year. Provide a brief commentary explaining why your nominee should be Livingston Citizen of the Year. Mail, hand deliver or e-mail us a letter describing how the nominee made the community better in 2007 and include contact information for both you and the nominee. Send to: Citizen of the Year Award, The Livingston Community News, 420 W Main St., Brighton, MI 48116; e-mail: news@livingstonconimunitynews.com. 'The deadline is Dec. 17. INSIDE New Store opens New Rottermond store adds a little bling to Brighton’s “jeweler’s row.” A3 Christmas trees Local farms offer choices for U-cut trees. B2 Winners all Three lauded as inspirational athletes. Cl Warm the Children shoppers help families. A6 A2 TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, D EC EM B ER 7, 2007 M o r e j o i n t p o l i c e f o r c e t a l k s p o s s i b l e Pinckney, Putnam Township paying separately for services BY LEANNE SMITH T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Talks that could lead to a joint police force for the village of Pinckney and Putnam Township may be re suming. Putnam Township Supervisor Ron Rau is on the agenda of Monday’s Pinckney Village Council meeting to ask village officials if they are in favor of creating a joint committee to discuss options for police services for both municipalities. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in Pinckney Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St. “The committee would be a fact-finding group that would include officials as well as village and township residents,” Rau said. In the past, the township’s Board of Trustees, Pinckney Police Chief Denis Aseltine and village officials have said a joint police department would be a good idea since Pinckney is part of Putnam Township and village residents also pay township taxes. Pinckney pays for its around-the-clock police service with about $364,000 from its general fund. Last June, township trustees approved a oneyear 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. Village P resident Rebecca Foster said she thinks the council will be receptive to the committee if it leads to more efficient and economic police service for all. “Police protection is never cheap,” Foster said. “The village is used to its 24/7 coverage, and no one is coming into Village Hall saying they don’t want to pay for that anymore. “But, the township is paying for police and we’re paying for police and we’re all the same residents. That doesn’t make sense.” In 2005, officials in Pinckney and Putnam and Unadilla townships discussed the possibility of creating a joint police authority, but the idea never got beyond the talking stage. Even if these talks go back to the formation of an authority, voters would have the final say as to w hether it becomes a reality because a millage would be needed to fund it. Police authorities typically are governed by their own board and funded through their own millage. Leanne Smith can be reached at Ismith® Hvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. High school report card grades The overall grade for a school Is arrived at by combining scores for student achievement; school performance, Including graduation rate; and adequate yearly progress status. AYP phase (Sanctions In phases 1-5 apply only to schools that get federal Title 1 funds.) 0 School did not meet AYP for the first time in a subject. Federal requirements do not start until the school does not meet AYP for two years in the same subject. 1 School Improvement: School must offer choice and transportation. 2 Continuing School Improvement: School must offer choice, transportation, and supplemental services. 3 Corrective Action: School must continue choice, transportation, and supplemental services and take further corrective action. 4 Restructuring: School must continue choice, transportation, and supplemental services and develop a plan to restructure the school. 5 Implement Restructuring Plan: School must continue choice, transportation, and supplemental services and implement restructuring plan. 6 Extended Implementation: School must continue restructuring plan; monitors will seek evidence of improved results. Choice, transportation, and supplemental services must be offered. 2006 2007 * Grade Met AYP ' ' Grade Phase Met AYP' Brighton B Yes B 0 Yes Fowlerville A Yes C 0 Yes Hartland B Yes B 2 No Howell B Yes B 0 No Pinckney B No C 0 Yes South Lyon B Yes B 3 No Whitmore Lake B Yes C 0 No Source: Michigan Department o f Education IN BRIEF Area Cool light display? Let us know Have you seen a cool Christmas light display you want to tell others about? Let us help. Each year, we photograph interesting or elaborate lighting displays and decorations to share with readers as we close in on Christmas. But we can’t do that without your help. We need you to tip us off to the displays you see as you drive around the community. Jot down an address. Take notice of what intersection you are near when you see the decorations. Then give us a call or send us an e-mail with as much information as you have. We’ll take it from there. To contact us, call 810-844- 2000 or send us an e-mail at news@livingstoncommunitynews. com. row from current 36 feet to 24 feet to discourage high speeds - and several traffic calming and pedestrian safety enhancements. Construction is scheduled to begin in May, with completion in October. The estimated cost is $1 million and the work will be funded through the city’s capital improvement program. A traffic control plan and detour will be developed so residents have access to their homes during construction. Details: www.brightoncity. org. Preschool moves, fundraiser set COURTESY, ZACK LESSNER Office building fire Woman robbed of ring in sale set-up A woman who thought she was meeting a buyer for her expensive ring ended up being robbed, Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies said the woman came into contact with the man on the Internet, and agreed to show him the ring at the Caribou Coffee shop on Grand River Avenue in Genoa Township at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Instead, she said, the man told her he had a weapon, took the ring and fled. The robber was described as white, 25-30 years old, had short blond hair and was last seen wearing a gray coat and torn blue jeans. Deputies ask anyone with information about the man to call them at 517-546-2440. Callers may remain anonymous. The Brighton Co-op P re school has moved from the First United Methodist Church to Brighton’s Livingstone Church, formerly known as the Brighton Wesleyan Church, 7555 Brighton Road. The Pizza Hut restaurant on West Grand River Avenue near Hilton Road will host a fundraiser on Thursday during which 20 percent of each purchase can be requested to go toward the cost of the preschool’s move. The preschool also asks parents to volunteer at the school once or twice a month to help keep costs down. Details: 810-229-8583. Brighton Area Fire Authority crews extinguished a fire in an office building Monday afternoon that was spotted by a passing Livingston County Sheriff Deputy and an off-duty Putnam Township firefighter. Fire Marshal Michael O'Brian said the off-duty firefighter and deputy were able to keep the fire somewhat controlled with fire extinguishers until the Brighton firefighters arrived. Damage was estimated at $60,000 and the cause remains under investigation. and service as a way of life, is committed to the Livingston County United Way, and over the years has made a significant impact to and contributed to the betterment of those lives he or she has touched. ■ The Youth Volunteer o f th e Year award, which re cognizes an area youth who will be recognized for outstanding service and leadership to his or her community, showing a true selflessness and an overall sense of caring for others. ■ The Youth Organization of th e Year award, which recognizes an area youth organization that demonstrates outstanding service and leadership to its community and shows an overall sense of caring for others. The review committee will convene in mid-December to pick this y ea r’s recipients. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling 810-494- 3000 or downloaded at www. lcunitedway.org. six Michigan fire departments to share in nearly $242,000 in firefighter assistance grants. It will use its $23,655 to purchase a small all-terrain vehicle that firefighters can use in combating grass fires and medical emergencies on the Lakelands Trail, Potawatomi Trail and other state-owned recreation land, said Fire Chief Greg Amburgey. The grant also will purchase an enclosed trailer the vehicle can be stored in when not in use, Amburgey said. Clinic offers free medical services Hamburg Township Appointments made to boards Brighton Meetings slated for Oak Ridge project Residents on the Oak Ridge Drive reconstruction project can attend informational meetings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Brighton City Hall, 200 N. First St. City staff and engineers will be on hand to gain input, give comments and answer questions relating to street closures next year. Oak Ridge Drive from Rickett Road to west of Oak Ridge Circle will under go a complete reconstruction, including the removal of the existing concrete surface and installation of new curb and gutter and asphalt roadway - which will nar- Trustees have approved appointments to several Hamburg Township boards. John Scott has been reappointed to a three-year term on the township’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The term expires Nov. 30, 2010. Ed Biegan has been appointed to serve as an alternate member of the township’s Board of Review. Isabelle Collins and Sam Samfilippo have been reappointed to six-month and one-year terms, respectively, on the Hamburg Township Senior Advisory Board. Pat Lanthier will start a two-year appointment on the senior advisory board when Jack Morgan’s current term ends in February. Ann Nabb also has been appointed to temporarily serve on the senior advisory board in place of Jean Sak, who is ill. Sak’s term expires in July. emergencies. Callers should provide their name, address and telephone number along with a detailed explanation of the problem. A Department of Public Works technician will respond within 20 minutes by telephone and will be on site to complete a diagnosis of the problem and make necessary repairs within one hour. Calls for problems not re lated to the township-owned sewer equipment, such as those for plugged discharge lines or home plumbing issues, can be billed back to property owners. Users should check their systems before making emergency calls. Sibley Street work is planned Howell Facilities pact is extended City officials and Howell Public Schools administrators have agreed to extend the facility usage agreement at the Howell High School fieldhouse and back fields through May 16, 2008, in exchange for covering dayto- day maintenance costs including utilities, field upkeep and insurance. “We’re four months into it and it looks like it’s working,” said City Manager Shea Charles. City officials are gearing up for the $1.2 million re construction of East Sibley Street from South Michigan Avenue to National Street set for 2008. Council tru s tees recently authorized city staff to search for the project’s engineering firm and consultant. Similar to the Clinton Street improvement project completed last summer, input will be sought from owners of neighboring businesses and homes. One of the issues sure to be discussed is the amount of money spent to rebuild the city-owned parking lot that sits north of Sibley, east of Michigan Avenue. City staff believe the lot will suffer “collateral damage” as a result of the Sibley Street reconstruction, which will include burying utility lines, water and storm sewer improvements. A federal grant will pay for street improvements, but the lot repair and/or improvements will likely be funded locally. Also at issue, which group will pay for re pairs to the parking lot. Pinckney Chamber division to elect officers Livingston County Nominations taken for service awards New number for sewer support Users of Hamburg Township’s sewer system have a new telephone number - 810-217-6085 - to call for support for grinder pump alarms and emergency sewer service needs. The township offers 24- hour support for these The Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority staff has been programming the space since last fall “and has made plans to continue programming leagues and open gym time throughout the winter and spring,” said Debbie Mikula, director for the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority. The city, schools and recreation authority will reconvene in April and discuss the availability and possibility for continued use. The Livingston County United Way is accepting nominations for four community service awards: ■ The Charles W. Itsell Volunteer of the Year, which recognizes an individual whose commitment to the United Way and the health and human service needs of our community during the past year have proven to go far above and beyond normal volunteerism. ■ The Donald Ep ie y L ife time Community S ervice award, which recognizes an individual who embraces community volunteerism Members of the Pinckney- Lakeland-Hamburg-Hell Chamber of Commerce were expected to meet today to elect a new slate of officers. The group is a division of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Rick Beaudin, PLHH chamber board chairman, has said he will not seek another term. Beaudin, a local real estate agent said he needs to spend more time on his business, which recently opened a new office in Hamburg Township. Beaudin also is an active volunteer with Livingston County’s ' Relay For Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Kat% Mariani, who has been the chamber’s tre a surer for about four years, also has said she will not seek re-election. A new trea su rer will be elected, but at the request of the PLHH chamber board, the group’s bookkeeping will be centralized in the Brighton office. PLHH chamber officers are nominated by committee and elected by the membership. Detaiis: 810-227-5086. The Mission Medical Clinic offers free medical services to those who are uninsured and have few or no resources available for medical care. It is open from 9 a.m.-l p.m. every Saturday in the lower level of the Putnam Township Fire Department, 1066 E. M-36, Pinckney. The clinic is being led by Dr. Mitchell Goldman, a physician who lives in Hamburg Township. It is staffed by volunteers interested in providing ongoing care for those in need, Goldman said. Internal medicine, family practice, preventive medicine, urgent care and minor gynecology and dermatology services will be provided. Due to the nature and philosophy of the clinic, pain medications and sedatives will not be prescribed. From News staff reports Putnam Township Grant allows purchase of ATV Firefighters will be better able to reach remote locations on Putnam Township’s abundant public trails and state land with equipment being purchased with a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Putnam Township Fire Department is one of = THK LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N IT Y NEWS G e n e ral o ffic e : Booth Newspapers Inc., 155 Michigan Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Mi 48916 Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, Michigan, under th e a ct o f March 3,1879. OFFICES M a in o ffic e : 420 W. Main St. Brighton, Ml 48116 Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810)844-2040 Our e -mail address: news@livingstoncommunitynews. com SUBMISSIONS All submissions become th e p ro p e rty o f The Livingston Community News and w ill n o t be returned. 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Members present: Rau, Guyon, Benedetii, Buerman, Klein. Dobis and McCloskey. Approval of Minutes: Approved minutes from the October 17.2007 regular meeting and the October 30 & November 8,2007 special meetings. 1) Received the 2006-2007 Audit Report. 2) Approved the use of the lower level of the Fire Hall for Mission Medical Clinic, a free clinic for the uninsured every Saturday from 9AM'1PM. 3) Approved the omission of windows in the vestibule of the new Township Hall. Old Business: 4) Rescinded motion requiring all current and new Planning Commission and ZBA members to lake one MSU Citizen Planner on-line course, accepting the MTA opinion that it is illegal to make that requirement for current members. 5) Approved requirement of all new and re-appointed members of PC and ZBA to take the Citizen Planner course within 6 months of appointment. New Business: 6) Approved motion to not consider Planners Hell Charrette proposal at this time. 7) Approved selling the 1979 mini-pumper for not less than Si 5,000. 8) Approved a Township credit card policy. 9) Appointed Tom Lewis, Zoning Administrator, to the Multi-Lake Sewer Authority Board. 10) Authorized Superv'isor Rau to extend 4% to any realtor that finds a buyer for the Annex building. Adjournment at 8:50 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, pulnamtwp. us, once they have been approved by the Township Board at the next regular meeting. 2343454-01 B T H E L m N G f f T O N * COMMUNITY NEWS C la s s ified 810-844-2020 • Display 810-844-: Advanced O r th o p e d ic ...............A-5 A lls ta te B illia rd s & P a tio ..........B-6 A rt Van F u rn itu re ...................... 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After much work, Rottermond opens Jewelry store at main crossroads in Brighton BY ST E PH EN IE N e w s S p e c i a l W r i t e r KOEHN Rottermond Jewelers new home, at the corner of Main Street and Grand River Avenue in downtown Brighton, was a long time in coming. But Dean Rottermond and business partner Dave Scott are pleased that construction was finished just in time for a Nov. 23 opening. “We were working 18 and 19 hours a day, seven days a week, toward the end, to get opened by Friday after Thanksgiving,” said Rottermond. “We’re very proud of the unique, sand-dune wave ceiling and the walk-in vault for precious gems and watches. We think the store flows well; it’s open and warm and very welcoming.” The store was designed by Nudell Architects of Farmington. Rottermond, who opened his first Brighton location around the corner on East Grand River Avenue in 2002, said he thought at that time: “If I could ever have a perfect spot in Brighton for my business, it would have to be (the former Cap and Cork) party store.” As it turned out, that building was owned by the father of a friend and sometime later, a deal was eventually struck for Rottermond to purchase the property. He tore down the old building last summer before the new one rose on the site. A hallmark of the 1,800- square-foot display floor is its use of light. Light pours in through massive windows that enclose both the Grand River Avenue and Luxury watch and diamond specialist Dennis Soyrvanos displays "Fu lf illment" Heart on Fire diamond necklace at the new Rottermond jewelers store in downtown Brighton. Main Street facades, washing the jewelry nesting in the store’s clear glass cases with natural radiance. Strings of Swarovski crystals hanging from the overhead chandelier add more bling to an already sparkling setting. The store carries a wide variety of jewelry for every taste and pocketbook, Scott said. “We sell jewelry from $25 to $200,000,” he said. There are Rolex watches, 'Tycoon Diamonds - the store is one of only three dealers in Michigan - Hearts on Fire diamonds, advertised as “The World’s Most Perfect Diamonds,” Ebel and ESQ Swiss watches, Mont Blanc pens and watches, Alisa sterling silver, gemstone and gold jewelry, and Swarovski crystal pendants, collectibles and bracelets. In January, the store will add Pandora bracelets to its roster of fine jewelry. The store’s staff includes three jeweler-designers. “Our people have won first place design and best-of-show awards in Michigan competitions,” Scott said. There also is a hand-engraver on staff. “Hand-engraving is really a lost art,” Rottermond said. And, in January, the store also will begin doing repairs and appraisals. “We have an American Gem Society-accredited lab for full-detailed appraisals and insurance replacements. The Brighton store is the second for Rottermond, who opened a store in Milford in 1984. Construction took longer than first anticipated because the plan to save the walls and basement of the original building had to be scrapped. The owners had to revisit the entire site plan review process, which set construction back about three months. On the second floor, a shop for Rottermond’s jewelers shares space with an office for Scott. There is room for a future office suite or apartment, as well. Rottermond’s decision to build a new store was born partly of the need for more space as his business grew. Address: 102 E. Main S t, Brighton. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. After Christmas, the store w ill be closed Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 810-220-0015. Web site: www.rottermond. com. For All Your Insurance Needs G r e a t R a t e s • G r e a t S e r v ic e s • A u t o • H o m e • B u s i n e s s • I R A • L i f e Toole Agency FARM BUREAU INSURANCE^ Michigan’s Insurance Company Office 2 2 9 - 7 8 1 7 Fax 2 2 9 - 0 1 0 4 690 H ope Street • Brighton (1 Block East Of Church St .) City's latest jewelry store makes 5 in about 3 blocks 1 store - Cooper & Binkley - has been there since 1949 BY STEPHENIE KOEHN N e w s S p e c i a l W r i t e r With the recent opening of the new Rottermond Jewelry store in downtown Brighton, the city now has what amoimts to a “jewelers’ row,” consisting of five jewelry stores in Uttle more than three blocks, mostly along West Main Street. By way of comparison, Howell has two jewelers downtown and Milford has three. How do the various store owners feel about being part of a veritable feast of jewelers - and what distinguishes one from another? “I think we complement each other,” said Barb Binkley, owner with her husband, Mark, of Cooper & Binkley Jewelers at 105 W Main St. “Each carries certain designers exclusively, for instance.” “Just as restaurants and car dealerships cluster together, so have we,” added Mark Binkley. “We feed off of each other.” Cooper & Binkley, opened as Cooper’s Jewelry by Marshall Cooper in 1949, is the unchallenged grand dame of Brighton jewelry stores. No jeweler has been here for as many years. The Binkley family took over the store’s operations when Cooper retired in 1971. “We see ourselves as more than just a jewelry store; we’re a member of the community.” The Binkleys are proud of their store’s line of fine jewelry and watches. Many of their pieces are one-of-a-kind and the store offers custom jewelry. “Jewelry is such a personal thing,” said Barb Binkley. “Whether it has a dollar value or not, it may be important to someone. I think we’re successful because we realize that part of the business. And the other part, of coimse, is that we have wonderful pieces here. We make sure we have the newest and the coolest trend; something you won’t see everywhere.” Across Main Street, at 132 W. Main, The Diamond Factory deals almost exclusively in diamonds. “The Diamond Factory is a diamond cutter that receives its conflict-free rough diamonds directly from the diamond miners from around the world,” said owner A1 Hummer. The new jeweler, which has merged with Ore Creek Jewelers, opened in early November in a new building. The Diamond Factory also has stores in Green Bay and Midland, Hummer said. The Ore Creek phase of the business will continue to do custom work and repairs. Hummer said. “We’re wholesalers, selling to the public for the same price we offer to jewelers,” he said. “I offer the guaranteed best price, with the largest selection of diamonds in the tricounty area.” At F.A.O. Jewelers, 333 W. Grand River Ave., owner John Okoniewski said his store offers unique jewelry pieces that are made in the store by his staff of one part-time and three full-time jewelers. Okoniewski, who opened a second Livingston County store in early November in Hartland after 15 years in Brighton, said he wants to be Livingston Coimty’s jeweler. Okoniewski said he is particularly proud of his diamonds, which he selects during twiceyearly buying trips to Belgium. “I’ll look at a parcel of 100 diamonds and select two or three,” he said. “Eventually, assiuning things continue to go well with our two stores, we’d like to open another store in the west of the coimty, probably in Fowlerville.” Andre’s Fine Jewelers, at 425 W Main St., rounds out the options. Owner Andre Duscio, a Marion 'Township resident, moved his store to Brighton from West Bloomfield. “I lived here and used to travel to my store every day. One day, bad weather caused the trip to take four hours and I said, T’m moving my store to Brighton.’ We opened here four years ago in February.” Andre’s specializes in custom work, from design to fabrication, he said. “We do everything in house, using all the latest technologies,” he said. “That’s my niche. I’m beginning to be known as ‘The Custom Place.’” Andre’s services may include modification of a treasured piece or working with a customer’s own design, even rendering a picture of a concept before he actually fabricates the design. “What makes all of us viable is each of us has found a particular niche, something that we do well.” Barb Binkley summed it up for all when she said she didn’t feel threatened by the presence of so many jewelers in the area. Each jeweler has its own unique signature, she said. “We are who we are and we do what we do.” Contact Stephanie Koehn at sakoehn@comcast.net or 801- 299-5283. Green Oak's Palmer dies Trustee had resigned in September due to health problems BY TOM TOLEN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Elineral services for former Green Oak Township trustee William M. Palmer, 78, were held this week at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. Palmer, a trustee for seven years, resigned in September due to ill health. He suffered a heart attack two years ago and underwent a quadruple bypass operation. Palmer, who lived with his family at Fonda Lake, was instrumental in the formation of the Fonda, Island and Briggs Lake Water Authority, formed in 1982 and paid for by the state after leakage from salt stored at the nearby Michigan Department of Transportation site contaminated wells. Palmer supervised construction of the new tovmship hall and two new fire stations, and was a leader in the effort to pass successful township police and fire department millages. Palmer also was involved in the establishment of the Livingston Community Water Authority, which now provides water in three townships. Over the years Palmer gave much to charitable causes but refused to take any credit. “I was brought up poor - we didn’t have anything - so if I can help someone else, it makes me feel better,” he said in an August interview with The News. Palmer owned a building and home remodeling company and was a builder and investor for more than 50 years. For eight years he chaired the Michigan Board of Residential Builders and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors, commonly called the state builders board. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou, four sons, one daughter, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family “is what life’s all about,” he said in the August interview. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. A4 I THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, D EC EM B ER 7, 2007 rrm r am sB E fT T HOWELL FROM A1 School board will have 5 new members in 6 months and Kim Shumaker were appointed recently to re place Mary Jo Dymond and Sue Drazic respectively. Dymond and Drazic, both longtime trustees, resigned their seats this fall. Those interested in filling Miller’s seat must submit a letter of intent and a Board Vacancy Form (on the district’s Web site, www. howellschools.com), in hard copy at the Board of Education Office, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell, no later than 4 p.m. today. Upon re ceipt of the form, each party wili be provided with a more detailed set of qualifying questions which should be completed and returned in hard copy to the board office no later than 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. No e-mails or faxes will be accepted. Qualifying candidates will be screened and interviewed by the board at a special meeting Monday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Westmoreland said the questions have been updated and are different than those used with re cent vacancies. In the case of the school chief’s leave, Westmoreland said Deputy Superintendent Lynn Parrish, Associate Superintendent Rick Terres and Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Farina are a s signed to his various duties. “Between the three of them, they’re handling things,” Westmoreland said. Breiner could not be reached for comment. The school chief has been under fire recently for his handling of the investigation into a sexual assault on a Howell school bus. Over the past two years, Breiner has taken criticism from members of a conservative values group who have disagreed with his approach to other issues surrounding the district’s diversity pledge and who have called for Breiner to be removed. In light of the many changes in the district, Westmoreland said this week that the board is considering a number of ideas to bring some stability to the district and to do some long-term goalsetting, including a possible board retreat. “We want to be more forward- thinking so everything isn’t a last-minute emergency,” he said. The board also has changed the seating arrangement in the board room, putting administrators in places where they can better be a resource for the board in responding to questions. “When you go to a meeting, you sit around a table, not in a row,” he added. “It allows us to better engage.” Reach Casey Hans at 810- 844-2005 or at chans@ Uvingstoncommunitynews.com HELP FROM A1 Need for many has increased due to Michigan's difficult economy things I need.” “l^ e foot traffic at the new location has been way above our expectations,” says Jack Kinney, director of operations for the Salvation Army’s Southeast Michigan office. “The people in Livingston County have been very benevolent with their donations to the Salvation Army.” Kinney says most of the money earned at the Livingston County location benefits the Livingston Coimty Salvation Army along with merchandise from the store. The rest of the money goes to pay salaries and general costs to run the facility. “As the tag line in our ad goes, ‘whether you shop, donate or both, you help us in doing the most good,”’ says Colleen Kinney, director of community relations for the Salvation Army in Southeast Michigan. A growing need At the Howell headquarters of the Salvation Army in Livingston County, Captain Derek Rose says the goal is to raise $250,000 this Christmas season. “This year is a little bit worse than last year,” says Rose. “Although donations are steady, we are short on volimteers, especially in our adopt-a-family program.” At the Livingston County United Way, Director Nancy Rosso says, “We’re experiencing a big increase in demand from most of our agencies. We have more donors who are aware of the struggling economy because everybody knows somebody having difficulty so it’s not such a foreign thing, and that’s helping us with donations.” Rosso says there is an increase in the amount of poverty in Livingston County and an increase in the number of kids getting reduced-cost lunches at schools in the county. “At our 2-1-1 number, we have seen an increase in the number of calls from people with basic needs like food, util- PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Gary Herman, a Brighton Township resident, says he likes to visit the Salvation Army Thrift Shop once a week. Below, the thrift store offers a variety of furniture. ity, mortgage and rent help,” says Rosso. “There are a lot of families being squeezed out of our county.” Rosso says there is a 30 percent increase in people from the county coming to the Department of Hiunan Services for help. “A lot of these people are the new poor and the middle class who don’t know how to access help, which gives us new challenges,” says Rosso. “I wish we knew when the economy would bottom out.” Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston shows evidence of the growing local need for help. According to Manager Erika Karfonta, requests for food firrm people who live in Livingston County continue to rise. More than 2,000 people receive food from Gleaners Community Food Bank every month. She attributes the increase in food requests to imemployment, and says she’s hearing from more people who say they can’t afford to continue to live in the county. Grim job outlook Unemployment rates have been steadily increasing in Livingston County. According to Bill Sleight, director of Livingston County Michigan Worte!, the unemployment rate in the county, which was 5.3 percent in 2006, has increased to 5.7 percent this year. “We haven’t hit bottom yet,” says Sleight. “I think it will be another year. The jobs that are out there don’t necessarily pay enough for people to support families. We’re seeing an increasing number of people who had good careers in manufacturing and need different skills for today’s job market.” Sleight says new industries emerging in the county include more health care opportunities, engineering jobs, and warehousing and transportation jobs like truck driving. “We’re encouraging people to start their own businesses,” says Sleight. “Community colleges and four-year colleges are focusing more on entrepreneurship, which is a whole different mindset from working at a big corporation. “We’re working with the food service industry and the retail trade industry, where 60 percent of those age 21 and under are employed in this county. We want to make their skUis transferable and lead to selfsufficiency rather than dead end jobs.” Children suffer The economic woes facing many families in Livingston County have a direct impact on children. According to Donna Gehringer, chaiiroan of Great Start Livingston, “Economic factors that concern adults put additional stress on children who sense when parents are stressed out. Children also lose out on quality time because parents are busier trying to make ends meet.” Ted Westheimer, director of the Livingston County Department of Public Heffith, says proactive and preventative care for children and adults is more overlooked when times are hard. Elaine Brown, personal preventive health services director for the health department, wants parents to Imow that even when they don’t have health insurance, children can see physicians as well as dentists through programs at the Department of Public Health. I ^ e n it comes to mental health, the stress caused by job loss and money woes is a also a big factor. “There is a lot more environmental stress now because of the economy, with more personal challenges including keeping jobs and health insurance,” says Mac Miller, executive director of Community Mental Health. “If someone has a predisposition to depression and you add to that environmental stress, it may be more than they can handle.” Reach Lisa Carolin at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. MONROE FROM A1 New book, 'The Christmas Boot,' on sale fused with an interior decorator who was on her call list. Monroe believes he was chosen for the ornaments because first lady Laura Bush liked his work on the Michigan Easter egg that he had submitted five years earlier. In addition to the ornaments, Monroe was asked to do 15 paintings of White House scenes. Monroe’s paintings are now there on display and will ultimately become part of a future Bush Presidential Library. At the recent 2007 White House holiday decorations media preview, the first lady had some kind words to say about Monroe: “Michael Glenn Monroe did our brochure. ... He’s a children’s book illustrator and author, and also a wildlife artist, and you can see what a beautiful job he did in that little painting with the cardinal and the lawn of the White House,” she told representatives from the national media. In preparation for the project, Monroe traveled to Washington in September to take interior and exterior photos of the White House, and did the paintings at his studio. The paintings are of various rooms in the \ ^ t e House, and two of the stars are the Bush’s Scottie dogs, Barney and Beazley, plus their cat, which goes variously by the names India (formal name), Willie or Kitty, according to a White House spokesman. One of the paintings is a portrait of former first lady Barbara Bush, which itself is based on a portrait of her. Monroe did most work on the ornaments, but had some help from his “staff,” which did some of the prep work. His helpers included his wife, Colleen, mother, Nancy Monroe, and his art studio employees, Linda Brace and PhyUis Tirador. T he crew spent about 1,000 hours total on the ornaments. Monroe himself worked 14- 16 hours per day for the last three months on the project. The ubiquitous Monroe has won numerous awards for his wildlife art, has illustrated 10 children’s books and makes 170 presentations on art and wildlife at schools, libraries, hospitals and other places around the country each year. He also does 30 art shows and 40 book signings per year. Monroe is being compensated only for the ornaments, and not the paintings or brochure, but he doesn’t mind. “I feel everybody should step up and do something for our country, and my art is all I have to offer,” he says. The ever-busy Monroe has a new children’s Christmas book out this season that he illustrated. It’s called “The Christmas Boot,” written by Lisa Wheeler. It’s available at Borders and Barnes & Noble in the Brighton area and Aria Booksellers in Howell. As far as the future is concerned, Monroe says he he’d like to do television or video versions of his children’s books and make a second wildlife safari to Alaska. But he’s in no hurry. “I’ve heard a good way to make God laugh is to announce your plans, so I try to just go with the flow,” he says with a smile. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. BRIEF I c y r o a d s k i l l 1 Police say 43-year-old Stephanie Shay of Pinckney was killed on icty roads Monday. She was a passenger in a 1992 Mercury traveling westbound on North Territorial Road at about 7 a.m. in Webster Township that hit a patch of ice and slid sideways into the path of another vehicle. Shay was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 19-year-old daughter was driving and was taken to the University of Michigan Medical Center. The other driver, a 53-yearold Pinckney woman, also was taken to the hospital. The conditions of the daughter and other driver were not known, but their injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Cmdr. Dave Egeler. Flineral arrangements were being handled by the Shelters Rmeral Home in Pinckney. Worker hurt when retaining wall falls A Milford man is in serious condition at the University of Michigan Medical Center after a 2,000-pound concrete retaining wall fell on his leg while he was working on it in Hartland Township. Livingston County Sheriff’s deputies said Brian Jousma, 52, was working for Livingston County Concrete when the wall fell on him. Hartland Area firefighters and concrete workers lifted the wall to free Jousma, and he was airlifted to the hospital. 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H O W E L L , M l 4 8 8 4 3 8 :5 1 7 - 5 5 2 - 9 6 3 0 F :5 1 7 - 5 5 2 - 9 6 2 9 M - F 8 am - 7 p m Copyright C)2oo7 M«ii Bom Etc., Inc S a t 8 a rn - 4 p n i 1 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, D EC EM B ER 7, 2007 A5 ■■i W l . l l l i l U W i lW B W a B i H M p W ^ Livingston County property sales Pro p e rty sold recently th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n ty : 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. BY THE NUMBERS Brighton 476 Forest Dr; $140,000 519 Victoria Sq; $97,000 Brighton Township 12338 Boulder Pass Dr; $72,500 2655 Brad PI; $53,000 2655 Brad PI; $34,236 11644 Brandywine Dr; $240,000 3349 Hope Lake Dr; $175,000 12289 Stone Valley Dr; $75,500 4690 Windswept Dr; $415,000 Cohoctah Township 10980 Fleming; $284,818 7670 Schrepfer Road; $170,000 Conway Township 11018 Hannah Jane Lane; $166,000 Genoa Township 371 Cherokee Bend Dr; $132,265 2440 Coon Lake Road; $281,217 1615 Green Meadow Dr; $70,401 7269 Pine Vista; $308,250 Green Oak Township 6650 Academy Dr; $261,010 12896 Millbrooke Way; $52,673 8844 Rio Vista St; $189,000 9334 Silverside Dr; $180,000 Hamburg Township 9457 Galatian Road; $58,752 6549 Lexington; $131,104 5282 Navajo Trail; $245,000 11564 Portage Lake Ave; $250,000 11173 Terrace View Dr; $22,266 Handy Township 4297 Meadowlawn Road; $135,915 Hartiand Township 13311 Commerce Road; $250,000 11910 Maxfield; $182,101 Howeli 1219 Curzon Road; $90,000 921 Michigan Ave, S; $69,816 Howeli Township 4012 Indian Camp Trail; $252,975 3074 Kneeland Circle; $136,000 3398 Kneeland Circle; $110,500 3456 Kneeland Circle; $116,000 Marion Township 696 Hewitt St; $136,985 323 Truhn Road; $149,000 Oceola Township 4660 Allen Road; $302,000 2554 Castlerock Ct; $173,000 5772 Evergreen Knl; $344,250 2126 Laurel Oak Dr; $197,500 Putnam Township 7238 Bentley Lake Road; $410,000 7240 Bentley Lake Road; $410,000 2985 M-36, W; $175,909 Tyrone Township 8029 Ore Knob Dr; $440,000 Unadilla Township 18255 Berkshire Road; $110,500 16512 Dutton Road; $271,971 Fowlerville council plans public hearing on downtown redevelopment Village plan aimed at reviving properties, creating parking ■ r BY LINDA THEIL N e w s S p e c i a l W r i t e r Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on a $2.86 million redevelopment project for downtown Fowlerville at a meeting Monday at village hall. The Village Council will have a public hearing starting at 7:15 p.m. on changes to the Fowlerville Downtown Development Authority’s amended plan that makes use of taxes captured from local economic development, particularly a new Wal-Mart due to open in January. The authority anticipates annual income of $215,966 in 2008, increasing to $322,119 by 2016. The new plan proposes about 193 parking spaces and infrastructure for two building lots, totaling about 30,000 square feet of commercial space. The plan is for the village to assemble the parcels, make the utility improvements and then a ttract private developers to provide new commercial or retail space downtown. “The reason the village and the FDDA are doing this project is to redevelop two underutilized properties in the downtown and to improve parking for businesses. Hopefully the redevelopment will spur others to invest - not only existing businesses, but new peo- DDA plan amendment hearing ■ What: Fowlerville Village Council hearing to allow residents to air their opinions about changes to the Fowlerville Downtown Development Authority's development plan. ■ When: 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. ■ Where: Village Council Room, 213 S. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. ■ Details: Village Manager Joe Merucci, 517-223-2771. pie to come in and develop,” said Village Manager Joe Merucci. “Wal-Mart coming in is going to make a significant increase in the taxable value of the FDDA and, therefore, the amount of property taxes that are captured by the FDDA. All the taxes captured will allow us to finance the improvements: acquisition of property, demolition, sale of property to private owners and construction of a parking lot.” The DDA has signed a purchase agreement with James Burnie of Fowlerville Hardware to buy a 15,500- square-foot lot for $184,700. The authority also has an option with Power Street Partners - through land development firm Schonsheck Inc. of Wixom, developers of Fowlerville Industrial Park - to buy a 12,193-square-foot lot for about $137,000. The project site is in the northwest quadrant of downtown Fowlerville encompassing 124 W. Grand River Ave., former site of the Bob Smith used car lot, through 224 W. Grand River Ave., and including the entire former site of the Fowlerville Lumber Co. extending through the block to Power Street. The DDA has purchase agreements with Pamela Zimmerman and Tom Zimmerman to purchase the Fowlerville Lumber property for a combined total of $745,000, and with Jon and Roxanne Smith to purchase 124 W. Grand River Ave. - site of the former Bob Smith used car lot - for $330,000. The village hired Iseler Demolition Inc. of Romeo at a cost of $37,700 to remove the 100,000-gallon water tower at the corner of North Ann and Power streets. They did this preparatory to turning over that corner of the project to the DDA in exchange for the $15,000 environmental cleanup necessary on the city’s property. Innovative Environmental Solutions Inc. of Brighton has been hired by the DDA to execute a complete environmental study of the project area. In addition to the property under agreement, the DDA needs adjoining property owners to cede easements in order to implement the plan to install underground utilities on the site. At the November DDA meeting, the authority’s a rchitectural consultant, Mike Kennedy of Lindhout Associates in Brighton, warned the board that the authority will have to undertake an expensive redesign if they are unable to obtain the easements. The board discussed the option of condemning the property they need in order to proceed. Although the plan budget includes a $75,000 line item for “legal fees and easement acquisition costs,” no mention was made of purchasing the necessary easements. Although the plan budgets $80,000 for demolition of buildings on both purchased sites, an analysis by Performance Environmental of the existing buildings indicates asbestos contamination that will likely add approximately $25,000 to the demolition cost. The plan amendment approved at the November DDA meeting covers acquisition of only $500,000 of the $2.86 million project. The authority has applied for a $500,000 loan from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.’s Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan F\md and plans to close on that loan on Dec. 20 if all proceeds as planned. The authority will offer P h o t o R e p r i n t s ! As a service to our readers, reprints of published photos that are taken by The Livingston Community News staff are available for personal use as 8x10 prints. Call (810) 844-2000 for details or stop by the office in downtown Brighton to fill out the photo reprint form. You’ll find us at 420 W. 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Budget for Northwest quadrant project ■ Purchase of Fowlerville Lumber property, $745,000 ■ Purchase of Bob Smith Ford used car lot, $330,000 ■ Environmental cleanup of village parking lot, $15,000 ■ Demolition of buildings on site, $80,000 ■ Build new parking lot, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and potable water upgrades, $768,000 ■ Grand River Avenue streetscape, $97,000 ■ Powers Street streetscape, $84,000 ■ Underground utility work, $396,500 ■ Legal fees and easement acquisition costs, $75,000 ■ Engineering fees, survey, environmental, $126,000 ■ Construction contingency fee, $142,500 ■ Total, $2,859,000 another plan amendment to the village council in a few months. This second plan amendment will outline the sale of municipal bonds not to exceed $4 million for completion of the northwest quadrant project, according to information in the current plan amendment. 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But she liked the idea of helping that family buy $90 worth of warm clothes for each child, so she went to the Brighton Meijer store - with no idea she was the one who would come out of the experience with the greatest gift. Marshall, a Green Oak Township resident, is a member of the Brighton Bookies, nine Brighton-area women in their mid-30s to late 60s. They read books they might not otherwise peruse and have met once a month for the last sbc years to discuss them. Marshall read about Warm the Children last year, and called in December to volunteer to shop with a family. Families had already been matched with volunteers by then, so she went on a waiting list for this year. When she got a postcard from Warm the Children this T R A P P ER is about 2 1/2 years old and is a large neutered male. He is a sweet cat but is a little shy at first. Trapper would do well In a home with other cats. B E R N IC E IS 4 years old and. sadly, has been homeless for most of her life. 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Trinity would be okay with a dog that's lived with cats. 2328361-01 New Hours Mon12-8 Closed Tues Wed-Sun12-5 2 4 6 4 D o r r R o a d • H o w e l l , M l 4 H 8 4 3 (5 1 7 ) 5 5 2 -8 0 5 0 www.humane-livingston.org Synopsis of the Unapproved Minutes of the Green Oak Charter Township Regular Board Meeting November 21,2007 Green Oak Charter Township Hall The meeting was called to order by Supervisor St, Charles in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Susan Daugherty, Tracey Edry, George Kilpatrick, Rollin Green, Wally Qualls, Michael Sedlak & Mark St. Charles. The following motions were a p proved: Agenda h Consent Agenda fi To postpone BRD Inc. Land Division Appeal h To approve Resolution 28-2007, Resolution to approve the Livingston County Hazard Mitigation Plan department of planning and 9-1-1 central dispatch/emergency management department h To a c cep t the recommendation of the Personnel Committee for a 2007/2008 b udget 3% com pensation increase on an overall departmental basis h To direct Supervisor and Clerk to complete the agreement and turn it back to the County ft To ado p t the recommendations of Supervisor St. Charles in the appointment of Jim Tuthill, Julie Fielek, Tim Kourt, Quest Bacalis and Mike Boss for a term of 3 years to set the appeal tee at $400.00 subject to Construction Board of Appeals h To appoint Tracey Edry as the Board Representative for the LCWA ft To authorize the Supervisor to withdraw from the permit cycle for Storm Water Phase II and continue with the participation and coordinate the efforts tor Storm Water Management with the watershed group and the Livingston County Drain Commission h To a c cep t Michael SedlaWs resignation from the Planning Commission as Board Representative effective November 15, 2007 h To recommend the a p pointment of Trustee Wally Qualls as the Township Board representative to the Planning Commission h To appoint Charles Fellows to serve the remainder of Mr. Qualls term on the Planning Commission expiring on 12/31/09 h No Motions failed h Adjourn meeting at 8:32 p.m. A complete co py of the meeting minutes is available at our web site. Michael H. Sedlak Township Clerk Mark St. Charles 2342084-01 Township Supervisor fall, it was addressed to her in care of the book club. “So I thought I would ask the club if they wanted to do it,” Marshall said. The eight women who would be in town agreed. The family she shopped with was a revelation, Marshall said. “They were so appreciative,” she said. They also were organized. “I guess you have to be with seven kids,” said Marshall, who arrived to find each child with a cart of clothing. “They had gotten there two hours earlier, and had the shopping done. They stretched pennies as far as they could.” Marshall said the children got excited when they found something on clearance. A 10- year-old girl showed OB' a twopiece outfit she picked out. “It makes you so aware of ELiyAHU GURFINKEUTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Volunteer Maryanne Kelly, right, of Brighton, helps a mother choose winter coats for her boys, ages 7 and 6, at the Meijer store in Brighton. Kelly is a volunteer shopper for The News' Warm the Children program. your own blessings in life, and how you need to step up and help others,” Marshall said. Sharon Gabe, a member of the Bookies, shopped for a Warm the Children family a few years ago and has since moved to Novi. But she’ll return to shop with a family this week. On that first trip, the look in the mother’s eyes as she carefully chose clothing for her children “was a lesson for me,” Gabe said. Bookworm Maryanne Kelly, 69, rehearses a holiday program four days a week with the Hartland Seniors and volunteers with her church. But she still made time to volunteer for Warm the Children. When Kelly contacted her family to set up the shopping trip, the children’s mother was ecstatic, she said. “(The mother) had gone to the store the previous day to look for boots, and the only boots she could find in their sizes, she couldn’t afford,” Kelly said. “There are things you do that aren’t always for yourself, that make you feel better.” You can help What: An Ann Arbor News- Livingston Community News program that uses readers' donations to buy winter clothing for needy children. This year, the program hopes to buy $90 worth of clothing for each of 2,500 children in Livingston and Washtenaw counties. The News pays all administrative costs, so every dollar donated is a dollar for a child's clothing. When: Every fall. Raised so far: $32,557.26. To donate: Please send a check to Warm the Children, do The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116. Details: 734-994-6733. H A P I S . . . 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H2312H2322178 HAP IS AD F&U Certified: 04.04.07 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S F R ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 7 , 2 0 0 7 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com S c r a p b o o k , B 2 C a le n d a r, B 4 V o lu n t e e rs , B 3 S t u d e n t s k n it, B 6 LIVINGSTON LIFE tsmmm I I Iw ' I 'll' • I I I I • T f l Tnans RICK FITZGERALD T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Giving is more rewarding this season Who among us doesn’t enjoy getting presents at Christmas? And who among us hasn’t been told - probably by a grandmother at some point - that it’s better to give than to receive? 'Rims out grandma was right. While the study didn’t have much to do with Christmas giftgiving, a University of Michigan psychologist who teamed up with her psychology professor father found that people who give of themselves to help others tend to live longer. While that’s a bit of a simplistic way to look at their research, that’s essentially what the study by Stephanie L. Brown and Michael Brown determined. Their work was published in July in the journal “Psychological Inquiry.” Their five-year study of more than 400 older couples found a ink between a reduced risk of lying and giving help to others. |i other words, they foimd that der people who do not help 'others are more than twice as likely to die sooner than those who provide help to others. That sure makes grandma look a lot smarter than you thought she was at the time, doesn’t it? All sorts of local agencies and programs are hoping all us will heed grandma’s advice this Christmas season. They are asking us to give our money, our time or our talents to help those among us who are in the greatest need. And the need is great this Christmas season. In a front-page story this week, reporter Lisa Carolin details the needs that cut across all aspects of Livingston County. There is a need for food donations to help feed our neighbors. There is a need for toy donations so that youngsters can still enjoy Christmas while their parents use their limited funds to pay the rent. There is a need for donations so that agencies that provide emergency services have the resources to help. In the adjoining listing from local United Way agencies, a wide range of needs are listed. Many need the types of donated items that any one of us could easily add to our shopping lists. The Fowlerville Senior Center needs office supplies, paper products, coffee and postage stamps. The Howell Area Teen Center needs teen-appropriate movies, board games and chairs. The Women’s Resource Center needs snacks, children’s books, diapers and picture frames. Just about every agency could use donated gift cards fi:x)m major retailers or gasoline gift carts. If you want to make your giving more personal, the Salvation Army still has families that need adopting. 'Through that program - which our staff will participate in again this year- |fc|your family or work group can ^ ■ a k e on the fun of Christmas ^■shopping for a whole family. Or there is the Warm the ■ c h ild re n program, which ■provides $90 of warm winter ■ clothing to qualifying children W in Livingston and Washtenaw counties. 'This program, sponsored by The Livingston Community News and The Ann Arbor News, uses donations by readers to provide the clothing. Over the 11 years since it was launched more than $1 million has been donated. Please do what you can this Christmas season. You won’t regret i t ... and you may even live longer. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgeraid can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Agencies make their lists, check them twice United Way offers groups' seasonal wishes The calendar says December, so it’s clearly time to start making out those Christmas lists.The folks who run the local United Way agencies are way ahead of us ... so we are sharing their lists with you today. As you jump headlong into Christmas shopping, we thought you might want to consider adding one of these local agencies to your list. Agencies are looking for donations of everything from bottled water , and cleaning supplies to gift cards and canned food. Those are among the things agencies are hoping you might buy and donate. That’s the point of this annual list. We've included contact information so that once you've done your holiday shopping, you can give your agency a caU and make arrangements to drop off your presents. The list also is available on the Web at www.lcunitedway.org under public downloads. Happy holiday shopping. - Rick Fitzgerald, managing editor American Red Cross of Livingston County Wishes: Hand warmers, Gatorade, bot tied water, vacuum cleaner, traveling display board. Director: Diane Serra. Address: 1372 W Grand River, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-546-0326; office@liv-redcross.org. The Arc of Livingston Wishes: Gift and gas cards, cleaning supplies, office supplies. Director Patricia Nowak. Address: 1044 Durant Drive, Suite 1, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517- 546-1228; pnowak@>arclivingston.org. Autism Society of Michigan Wishes: Office supplies/paper, gas carts, folding machine, auction items. Director: Tammy Sayles. Address: 1213 Center St., Lansing, MI 48906. Phone/e-mail: 517-882-2800; tarn my.sayles@autism-mi.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County Wishes: Office furniture, board games, office photos, laptop computers, file cabinets, kids party supplies. Director: Shari Davis-Schoech. Address: 1004 Pinckney Road, Suite. 203, , Howell, MI 48843. Phone/ e-mail: 517-546- 1140; bbbslc® sbcglobal. net. Boy Scouts of America, Great Sauk Trail Council Wishes: Stationery, printing services, signage, tents, kitchen equipment, round tables/ chairs, campership funds, American flags. Director Brad Bowersox. Address: 1979 Huron Parkway Ann Arbor, MI, 48104. Phone/email: 734-971-7100; brbowers@ bsamail.org Brighton Senior Center Wishes: Stamps, gift certificates for local stores, sponsors, disposable cameras, fax machine, interior design services. Address: 850 Spencer, Brighton, MI 48116. Phone/e-mail: 810-299-3817. Camp Fire USA Wathana Council Wishes: Board games, crayons, markers, construction paper, children’s tables and chairs. Director: Linda Taijeft. Address: 16250 Northland Drive, Suite. 301, Southfield, MI 48075. Phone/e-mail: 248-559-5840; camp@wathana.org Fowlerville Senior Center Wishes: Gift certificates, gasoline cards, office supplies, 'TV/VCR, coffee/creamers, paper products, postage. Director: Helen Kropik. Address: 203 North Collins, PO Box 598, Fowlerville, MI 48836. Phone/e-mail: 517-223-3929; fvlseniors@ sbcglobal.net. Girl Scouts, Huron Valley Council Wishes: Scrapbooking supplies, preschool books/ puzzles, crayons, construction paper, tempera paint/markers, digital cameras, photo printer, laptop computers, color laser printer, Rubbermaid containers, binoculars, lanterns, shelving units, a pickup truck w/plow. Director: Diane Hockett. Address: PO. Box 969, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0969. Phone/e-mail: 734-971-8800; dhockett@gshvc. org. Hartland Senior Center Wishes: Volunteer Spanish language and culture teacher, office supplies, gift cards. Director: Alice Andrews. Address: 9525 Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 810-626-2135; aliceandrews® hartlandschools.us. Hemophilia Foundation Wishes: Wheelchairs, computer for client. TAMMIE GRAVES,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS indoor toddler slide, cardboard blocks. Director: Ivan C. Harner. Address: 1921 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197. 734-544- 0015; harner@hfmich.org. Howell Senior Center Wishes: Office supplies, paper products, gas and gift cards, large-print books, wheelchairs. Director: Mark Swanson. Address: 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-545-0219; mswanson hsc® yahoo.com Howell Area Teen Center Wishes: Netflix account, chairs, Gamecube controller, X Box 360 controllers, pool sticks, teen movies, sports games, board games, air hockey table, PlayStation 3. SEE WISH LIST,B3 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , D E C EM B E R 7, 2007 How to get information into The Livingston Community News General news For t im e ly news events: call us at (810) 844-2000. For general news items, promotions, school achievements and other information you would like published in The News; ■ Mail or drop off:T he Livingston C om m un ity News, 420 W. Main Street, Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: n ew s® liv in gs ton com m un ity news.com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. Calendar 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 o f the activity and a phone number and contact name for readers to obtain more details. E-mail addresses and W eb 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 Mo n da y a t noon to be used in Friday's publication. (In the event of a Mo n da y holiday, items should be submitted by noon the previous Friday.) ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Com m un ity News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: ca lenda r® livingstoncommunitynews .com ■ Fax; (810) 844-2040. Weddings, engagements and anniversaries The Livingston Community News will publish engagement announcements received at least three months before the planned wedding date, and wedding announcements up to six months after the ceremony. Anniversary announcements are generally published after a celebration. For forms and details, call our office at (810) 844-2000. Letters to the Editor Send to: Letters, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. M ain 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 o f 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 via e-mail to: news®livingstoncommunity news.com. Athlete of the week The Livingston Commun ity News highlights a com m u n ity ath le te or coach in the sports section each week.To nomina te an ath le te or coach, co n ta c t sports reporter Ja so n Deegan at (810) 844-2012 or jd e e g a n ® l ivin gs ton commun ityn ew s. IN BRIEF Fowlerville Library to install wireless Internet 'The Fowlerville District Library will use part of a $5,000 gift from the Robert W and IVIaxine C. Parker foiuidation to purchase equipment for wireless Internet service. Library Director Cheryl Poch said the staff hopes to have the service available no later than next spring. The balance of the iWker Foundation donation will be used to purchase computer equipment. Library board to pursue expansion At its November meeting, the Fowlerville District Library board voted unanimously to proceed with expanding the library on its present site in downtown Fowlerville. Board member Art Currey said he and other board members met with village officials to discuss their options and discovered: ■ The village built the current library and donated it to the district library. ■ The village is willing to continue to lease the property to the district library and will allow the library to expand its building to the east. ■ The village will assist the library’s request for a variance from the county dram commission to expand the building into a flood plain. The board hopes to increase the footprint of the 3,000- square-foot building by 3,500 square feet and add a basement. The board must consult with experts on the possibility of using savings as collateral to borrow money for the expansion because it does not intend to seek a bond issue to pay for the project. Virgil's Wedding^ presented by FHS Fowlerville High School drama teacher Diana Dombrowski directs “Virgil’s Wedding” by Eddie McPherson at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the new F bwlei^e Performing Arts Center, 700 N. Grand Ave., adjacent to Fowlerville High School. Seniors Katie Donajkowski and Josh Tomalia, sophomore Jodie Kubilius and juniors Jordan Peters and Liz Grima head the cast of this comedy set in the town of IJckskillit. Tickets are $5, available at the door. Details: 517-223-6060. Hamburg Township Fire Department collects fell phones Unused cell phones still in working order are being collected by the Hamburg Township Fire Department. The phones will be used to help the elderly and victims of domestic violence and child abuse. The phones will not be able to be used for social calls, but will be activated to reach 911. Cell phone parts and accessories, such as battery chargers, also are welcome. Donations may be dropped off at Station 11, 3666 E. M-36, near Pettysville Road, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Details: 734-878- 9513. Volunteers wanted for library gardens The Hamburg Township Library Beautification Committee is looking for volunteers interested in helping with the planting beds and Dennis Morgan Serenity Garden at the libraiy, 10411 Merrill Road. The garden and beds are designed to simulate, educate and encourage recreation in all community residents. Volunteers can be novice or master gardeners. Volunteers will plan seasonal activities for the grounds and conduct fundraisers. Details: 810-231-1771. B&B drawing to help buy new books A drawing for a night’s stay at an Ontario bed-and-breakfast will help the Hamburg 'Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, raise funds to buy new books. Tickets went on sale Dec. 1 and will be available up until the drawing on Feb. 23. Cost is $1 each or six for $5. The prize is a one-night stay with breakfast and tea tasting at the Rosewood Manor Bed & Breakfast in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. See the spot on the Web at www.bbc^ada.com/ rosewoodmanor. Details and tickets: 810-231-1771. Howell Parents can help kids call Santa direct Surprise your child by having Santa c ^ him or her direct from the North Pole. Letters to parents detailing the program are available at ......... ....... ............. .........' . " . " S - J ' the Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Calls will be made between 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 11 or Dec. 13. They cost $2 for Howell and Oceola, Marion and Genoa townships residents and $3 for others. Details: 517-546-0693. Food needed for Christmas dinner Hirkeys, fruit, vegetables, pies, cakes and cookies are needed for the annual “Christmas Day Dinner” hosted by Howell American Legion Devereaux Post No. 141. Volimteers prepare, serve and deliver more than 200 meals to participants of the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program’s Meals on Wheels program. The program does not operate on holidays. More than 300 meals also are served at the post, 3265 W Grand River Ave., to those who need a hot meal or have no place else to go. Donations of food will ensure that the program will continue to meet the needs of people this year and in the future. Gift cards and certificates are also welcome. Volimteers are wiUing to pick up any donated items. Those wishing to help should call the Legion post at 517-546-0837. COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK New members of group : Heather Field, Elizabeth Garvey and Susan Smith- Edoff are new chapter members of the Philanthropic Educational Organization Sisterhood. PEO funds education for women. COURTESY, SUSAN SMITH-EDOFF COURTESY REMY YOUNG 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 On Nov. 9, Arie Lipsky, conductor of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and Jeff Campbell, conductor of Pinckney Community Schools Orchestras, met with parents, friends and staff. Paulette Turner, a committee member for the PCS and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Side-by-Side Concert, and Nancy Staub, Pinckney's assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, hosted an ice cream social. Rebecca Pagels-Cheskidov, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's education director, and Pinckney Superintendent Dan Danosky were on hand to open the season for PCS' orchestras. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra quartet performed during the first part of the evening, which featured the debut of the Pinckney Reel, which performed a variety of fiddle and bluegrass tunes. Members of the group are Kyle Balousek, Emily Brooks, Josh Campbell, Courtney Krause, Shannon Fagan, Kelsi Hardin, Patricia and Rafael Malang. In March, the PCS Orchestra performed with their Ann Arbor counterparts under the baton of Lipsky. This Side-by-Side Concert featured the premier performance of the first-ever school orchestra in Livingston County and marked the culmination of years of collaboration between the two groups. The second Side-by-Side Concert is set for May 15 at the Jane Tasch Theatre.Tickets may be purchased by calling Jan Abott at 810 -22S-3900. Brownie troop donates food to Gleaners Brownie Troop 1697, second graders from Lindbom Elementary, recently donated 312 pounds of food to the Gleaners Community Food Bank.They aiso sorted and boxed 21 cases of food. Back row: Samantha Matich, Macala Driscoll, Arionnah Brown, Maia Harris, Alea Krasiewich, Hannah Swanson. Front: Vannesa Wilson, Madison Wohifeil, Emma Gould. 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Old 23 (1 Mile S. of M-59) www.beauchamplawn.com I L THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, D EC EM B ER 7, 2007 31 Evergreens scent Howell's first 'Holiday in the Park' Freshly cut and decorated trees festoon city park BY LAURIE HUMPHREY T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Howell City Park has a few more evergreens these days as city staff, recreation supporters and holiday enthusiasts celebrate the city’s first Holiday in the Park, featuring freshly cut, decorated Christmas trees. Reminiscent of a “Currier and Ives” portrait, tonight’s kickoff, said Debbie Mikula, director of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, will feature horsedrawn- carriage rides, a visit with Santa Claus, hot chocolate and at least 50 holiday trees decorated by various community groups. The free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. tree lighting. “This is one of the most beautiful parks in the area, and we want people to come out and experience it,” she said. Tree viewing can be done in two ways. People can drive through the park, located off Thompson Lake and accessed at Barnard and Thompson, or they can park at the beach, walk up the hill and see the decorated trees up close. Trees will remain lit from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday until Dec. 23. Carriage rides also will continue, and Santa will be on hand from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in a temporary sunroom on the beachfront for pictures and the sharing of Christmas wishes. A $4 fee per person will be charged for carriage rides and a nominal fee will also be charged for pictures with Santa. “This is the first time we are doing this, so we don’t really know what to expect,” said Mikula. The event was organized by the recreation authority’s beachfront director, Karen Williams, who recruited area groups to buy trees for $25 and decorate them. Families, community groups and businesses were invited to participate. Staff Sgt. Danielle Weisman, from the U.S. Army Recruiting Station in downtown Howell, purchased one tree for her office staff and future soldiers to decorate. “We wanted to do something to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. We all live here and work here in Howell, and we thought it’s be fun to be part of the community celebration,” she said. The Holiday in the Park is sponsored by dentist Samuel Daniels, Marcos Pizza and the Howell Conference and Nature Center in Marion Township. Laurie Hum ph re y can be reached a t lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2003. WISH LIST FROMB1 Livingston County United Way agencies offer list of items needed for donation Director: Beth Schrader. Address: 925 W. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-546-0693 ex 7707; bschrader@ci.howell. mi.us LACASA Wishes: Gas/gift cards, clock radios, bath towels, hand towels, heavy duty utility cart, 17- inch flat-panel monitors, pillows, twin mattress, box springs/frames, twin bedspreads, comforters, blankets. Director: Judy Shewach. Address: 2895 W Grand River, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/email: 517-548-1350; jshewach@ lacasal.org. Catholic Social Services Wishes: Office furniture, printer ink cartridges, envelopes, black pens, office and cleaning supplies. Director MarkT. Robinson. Address: 2020 E. Grand River, Suite. 104, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-545-5944; lccss@voyager.net Livingston 4C Council Wish^: Copier paper, office supplies, scholarship funds, donated advertising, printing services, gift cards, cleaning supplies. Director Linda Herbert. Address: 2710 East Grand River- Ste. 6, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-548-9112; childcarel@aol.com. The Connection Youth Services of Livingston Family Center Wishes: Newspaper subscription, teen magazines, gift cards, copy machine, movie passes. Director Janet Loesche. Address: 4736 E. M-36, Pinckney, MI 48169. Phone/e-mail: 810-231-959; theconnetcion. lfc@comcast.net Livingston County United Way Wishes: Laminating machine, copy paper, legal pads, address labels, paper products, paper cutter, office supplies. Director: Nancy Rosso. Address: 2980 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI 48116. Phone/email: 810494-3000; nrosso@ lcunitedway.org Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Wishes:Gift cards, gasoline cards, LETS bus tokens. Director Catherine Rea-Dunning. Address: 2300 E. Grand River Ave, Suite 107, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-546-8500; elainep@olhsa.org. Paws With A Cause Wishes:Pet store gift cards, dog biscuits, stainless steel dog bowls, nylon and leather dog collars/leashes, collapsible food/water bowls, Nylabones, small sandwich bags, crates, grooming tools. Director: Carol Macey. Address: 2660 Auburn Road, Suite 700, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Phone/e-mail: 248-844- 5656; pawssemicarolm@yahoo. com. Pregnancy Helpline Wishes: Diapers, pajamas, clothing, baby washdotion/ shampoo, clothes, baby bottles, pacifiers, diaper bags, changing table, prenatal vitamins, grocery gffi cards. Director: Joan Hutchison. Address: 7743 W Grand River Ave., Suite 101, Brighton, MI 48114. Phone/e-mail: 810494-5433; preghelp@sbcglobal.net. Salvation Army Livingston County Wishes: Socks, underwear, winter clothing, gas/gift cards, towels, LETS bus tokens. Director Captain Derek Rose. Address: 503 Lake St., PO. Box 647 Howell, MI 48844. Phone/email: 517-5464750; Derek_ rose@usc.salvationarmy.org. St. George Special Ministries Wishes:Van, craft/scrapbook supplies, snacks/beverages, paper products, tablecloths, gift cards, name tags, office supplies, sports equipment, board games, musicid instruments. Director Diane Mosey. Address: 803 W Main Street, Brighton, MI 48116. Phone/e-mail: 810-229-6661; specialmin@sbcglobal.net. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice Holiday wishes: Large gift bags, candles, cards, music CDs, picture frames. Director Karen Wiley. Address: 907 Fowler St., Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-540-9129; wileks@trinity-health.org. Women's Resource Center Holiday wishes: Office supplies, foam cups, napkins, snack crackers, plastic tableware, Small TV bookcase stereo system, furnishings for group room, books, diapers, children’s books, children’s puzzles, picture frames, gift cards. Director Marilyn Emerson. Address: 3471E. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843. Phone/e-mail: 517-548-2200; memerson@wrc-livingston. org. ACHIEVERS Hartland grad receives award Leslie Warren, a 2000 graduate of Hartland High School, was presented with the Marymount University 2007 Outstanding Recent Graduate Award Nov. 9. The award recognizes a young graduate who has demonstrated loyalty and made significant contributions to Marymount University. W arren is a merchandise planner for Theory LLC’s retail department in New York City and graduated from Marymount in 2005 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space ailows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Sf., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to (810)844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livlngstoncommunitynews.com. Come in and see our Antiqueabies & Uniqueables Antique Outlet Est. 2002 ‘i i n p r i i i i i j i l p l i l i . “I t ’s N o t Ju s t A M a lL .. I t ’s A D e stin a tio n !” 3 3 , 0 0 0 S q u a r e F e e t 2 0 0 B o o t h s 1 8 2 5 B u r k h a r t R d . • H o w e l l ( 5 1 7 ) 5 4 8 - 5 3 9 9 (E x i t 133 to 1st light, B u rk h a r t R d tu rn left. Just past Tangcr Outlet Mall.) 2328184-01 H O U R S : M- SA T 10am to 6pm; S U N 12 to 5pm HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD SYNOPSIS November 26, 2007 The November 26, 2(X)7 Howell Township regular meeting, held at the Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road was called to order by Supervisor Heikkinen at 7:(X) PM. Members present: Heikkinen. Hammond, Thomas, Phelan, Hubbel. and Coddington. Members absent: Eaton. The following action was taken; 1) Approved the agenda. 2) Approved the 11/26/07 regular meeting minutes as presented. 3) Reviewed and accepted the 2(X)6-07 Audit Report. 4) Authorized payment of disbursement. 5) Meeting was adjourned at 8:03PM. Carolyn J. Eaton Township Clerk NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Pinckney Community Public Library Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed library budget for fiscal year January 1. 2008 to December 31. 2(X)8 at the Library. 350 Mower Road, Pinckney, Michigan 48169 on Monday. December 17, 2007 at 6:30pm. The property tax millage rale proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing, A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney, Michigan 48169 during busine.ss hours. The Pinckney Community Library Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 5 days notice to the Libnuy Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Library by writing or calling the following: Hope Siasoco, Library Director, 350 Mower Road. Pinckney. Michigan 48169^ 2338655*01 VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter of Project Linus is holding its next blanket-making day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8. Details: 248-789-7040 or e-mail howellprojectlinus@excite. com. TAKE APPLICATIONS The Salvation Army needs someone to take applications for families who are applying for assistance during the Christmas season. Details: 517- 546-4750 or e-mail shelia_ payton@usc.salvationarmy. org. OFFICE HELP Brighton Hospital needs assistance with office work. Details: 810-225- 2527 or e-mail nsJogren@ brightonhospital.org. PUBLICITY WRITER Recycle Livingston needs help writing and researching environmental articles for newspapers and magazines as well as keeping other organizations up to date about activities. Details: 517-548-4439 or e-mail recycleliv@sbcglobal.net. HUMANE SOCIETY The Humane 5ociety of Livingston County needs help with publication creation, general office tasks, and humane education. Details: 517-552-8050 or e-mail H5LC@ humane-livingston.org. BOARD MEMBERS Habitat for Humanity of Livingston County needs someone to serve on the board of directors with skills or talents in retail management, fundraising, marketing and public relations, data processing and software, social work, grant writing, electrical contracting, excavations and foundations, or plumbing. Details: 810- 220-9986, ext. 11 or e-mail to lchfhed@sbcglobal.net. GRANT WRITER 5t. George Special Ministries in Brighton needs someone to help with grant writing. Details: 810-229-6661, ext. 106 or e-mail dmosey@yahoo. com. INTAKE PROCESS OLH5A needs assistance on a monthly basis with the intake process of the food distribution at the food distribution center in Howell. Details: 517-546-8500 oremail bjm@olhsa.org. NEWSLETTER SUPPORT The Opera House in Howell needs help with the layout of their quarterly newsletter. Details: 517-540-0065 oremaillacoh@ sbcglobal.net. FOOD PANTRY The Bread from Heaven Food Pantry in Gregory needs help receiving inventory, stocking shelves, and assisting shoppers. Details: 517-851- 9294. 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. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@chartermi.net. FILEJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Logan Dawson of Hartland Township looks for a special Christmas tree for his family last year at Herhold Tree Farm in Tyrone Township. A number of tree lots in Livingston County are offering U-cut trees this Christmas season. U - c u t t r e e f a r m s s e a s o n u n d e r w a y F r o m N e w s s t a f f r e p o r t s ‘Tis the season ... to cut your own Christmas tree. If that’s part of the tradition at your house this time of year, here is a list of the farms in the area where you can cut your own tree. Clore's Tree Farm, 3996 W. Coon Lake Road, Marion Township. 517-548-5149. Hours: 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Types: Scotch pine, Norway spruce and blue spruce. Cost: $25. Cohoctah Meadows, 11450 Durand Road, Cohoctah Township. 517-552-1663 email prmaws@aol.com. Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9-5. Rustic tree farm has blue and white spruce,Black Hills Spruce and Douglas fir. Balsam fir. Saws and wrapping service, hot chocolate and doughnuts available. TVees are individually priced; an average tree of 6 to 7 feet, costs $40. Cozy Evergreen Nursery, Faussett Road between Argentine and US-23, at McGuire Road. $30 U-cut; $25 precut. Curreys' Christmas Trees, 830 E. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Types: Blue and white spruce and Douglas fir. $40. Empress Tree Farm, Clyde Readjust east of Fenton Road at Hunters Ridge, Hartland. Cost: $55. Details: 248-889-4415. Harley Keeling Christmas Tree Farm, Curdy Road between Latson and Argentine, Oceola Township. 517-546- 5666. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Blue spruce. Saws provided. Herhold Farms, 6501 Denton Hill Road (Fenton Road), north of Clyde, Tyrone Township. Details: 810-629-6251 or www.herholdfarms.com. Ucut or pre-cut trees. Saws, shaking and drilling for tree trunk provided. Hours: Friday- Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Other activities: A warming room with coffee and reff'eshments. Howell Conference & Nature Center, 1005 TYiangle Lake Road, west of D-19, Marion Township. Details: 517-546- 0249. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. U-cut Scotch pines. Other activities: Pre-cut trees, wreaths, roping, poinsettias and a gift shop. Cost: $35 for U-cut. Michael's Tree Farm, east side of Latson Road just north of M-59, Oceola Township. Mayhew's Tree Farm & Nursery, 763 Fowlerville Rd, Fowlerville, MI, 48836 Details: 517-223-9783 www.mayhewstreefarm. com. Open Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 'lypes: Scotch pine, blue spruce. Cost: $5 to $8 per foot. Skyhorse Station Evergreen Plantation, 11000 Roberts Road, Iosco Township. Details: 517-851-7017,800-497- 2682 or www.sl^horsestation. com. Types: Blue spruce, Fraser Concolor fir, balsam fir. Other activities: Bonfires, wagon rides, elf’s maze, hot chocolate, cider, hot dogs, petting zoo. Hours: 2-5:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and Simday through Dec. 9. Cost: $15 or up to $9 per foot. Sloan Farm, 5770 Crandall Road, Howell Township. 517- 546-3094. Hours: weekdays by appointment; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to dark. Live trees only of varying sizes with root ball intact. Cost: $10 per foot white spruce; $15 per foot blue spruce. Waldock Tree Farm, 3090 Dutcher Road, Marion Township. Details: 517-546-3890. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. T ^ e s: Black Hills spruce, Norway pine, Douglas fir, blue spruce, balsam fir, Canaan fir, concolor fir, Fraser fir, Serbian spruce. Other activities: wreaths, gift shop, warming barn. Cost: $6.25 to $7.50 per foot. Warren's Tree Farm, 8366 Spicer Road, Green Oak Township. Details: 810-231- 4335. Types: Douglas fir, Norway spruce. Hours: Open weekdays 3 p.m. to dark, weekends 10 a.m. to dark. 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HOLIDAY IN THE PARK 6-9 p.m. Howell City Park, Howell, Tree displays, Santa, hot chocolate and Christmas music. Details: 517-404-2424. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in Dec. HAYRIDESWITH SANTA 6-8 p.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Sing holiday songs, hot chocolate, cookies, hear stories read by Mrs. Claus. Cost: $7 adults, $6 kids. Reservations: 517-546- 0249. Also Dec. 8,15,16. CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7 p.m. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton Township. Christmas Concert with adult choir, orchestra and GIGband. Childcare for crawlers through 2 years old: 810-225-8367. Details: 810-227-9411. Also 7 p.m. Dec. 8. THEATER 7 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell."The Boxcar Children" performed by the Community Theatre of Howell. Cost: $7. Details: 517-545-1290 or www.cththeatre.org.A/so 7 p.m. Dec. 8 ,2 p.m. Dec. 9. SATURDAY D EC S Harmonious holiday performances COURTESY, LYNN WILDE The Livingston County Chorale will perform 7 p.m., Dec. 8 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church andaisoAp.m. on Dec. 9 at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church.Cost:$15 aduits, $10 seniors and students, $5 kids under 12. Details: 810-227- 8467 or W W W . livingstoncounty chorale.org. BENEFIT HAIRCUTS 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Brighton Barbers, 8690 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. $1 from every haircut goes to Livingston families in need. Details: 810-225- 3456. Saturdays in Dec. before Christmas. SNACKS WITH SANTA Kensington Metropark Farm Learning Center, near Milford. Call for times and availability. Visit with Santa, snacks, hayride and singing. Admission by advance ticket purchase only.Tickets: $8 per person, on sale at the Kensington Metropark office. Registration required: 800-477- 3178 or 248-685-1561. Also Dec. 9, 15,16. COOKIES AND CRAFTS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Farley Hill Elementary School, 8110 Farley Road, Putnam Township. Annual cookie and craft fair open to the public. Details: 810-225-6400. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9 a.m.and 11 a.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Pancakes, sausage, applesauce, juice, coffee. Santa visits kids and gives each one a gift. Cost: $8 adults, $6 kids. Reservations required: 517-546- 0249. Also Dec. 9, 15,16. BOOK SIGNING 10 a.m. His Bible and Book House, 106 W. Main St., Brighton. Local author Pamela Gossiaux signs her new book "Why is There a Lemon in my Fruit Salad?" Details: www. fruitsaladthebook.com. JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kensington Metropark Nature Center. Sky Search: All requirements for this badge will be met during this indoor/outdoor program. Fee: $5 per Scout. Registration: 800-477- 3178. COOKIE WALK 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 312 Prospect St., Howell. Homemade cookies on sale. Soup luncheon also available. Details: 517-546-3350. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.- Holiday open house. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Bring camera for pictures with Santa Claus; holiday storytime; family sing-along concert; holiday crafts."Echoes of Praise Bell Choir" from the Brighton First United Methodist Church. Refreshments. Details: 810-229- 6571, ext. 211 or ddart@brightonlibrary. info. • 11a.m.-3 p.m.- Library book sale. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Speciallypriced collectable books, out of print books, signed copies, etc. Also seasonal and children's holiday books for 50 cents. • 11 a.m.-noon- Craft. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. Decorate a Journal. Details: 517-223-9089 or e.marshall@fowlervillelibrary.org. NUTCRACKER 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Featuring Anton Korsakov of the Mariinsky Ballet, Saint Petersburg, Russia.Tickets: Brighton Community Education office, Brighton High School. Cost: $20 adults, $17 seniors and kids. Details: 810-299-4130. Also 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9. PET PHOTOS 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pet Supplies Plus, 8703 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, also 2649 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Photos of animals with Santa benefiting Humane Society of Livingston County. Details: 517-552-4484. Also Dec. 15, 16. CHRISTMAS CONCERTS • 7 p.m.-Handel's Messiah. Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St., Hartland. Hartland Community Chorus.Tickets: $8 available at the door, Cromaine District Library and Hartland Community Education Building. Details: 810- 686-2387 after 5 p.m. and on weekends. • 7 p.m. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Brighton Township. Christmas Concert with adult choir, orchestra and GIGband. Childcare for crawlers through 2 years old: 810-225-8367. Details: 810-227-9411. • 7:30 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2201 S. Old US 23, Brighton. Livingston County Chorale.Cost:$15 adults,$10 seniors, $5 kids. Details: www.livingstoncountychorale. org. • 8 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36, Pinckney. Performed by the Livingston Symphony Orchestra. Cost: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Details: 517- 223-7191 or www.lso.org. A/so 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St, Hartland. SUNDAY DEC. 9 COOKIE WALK 8a.m.-1 p.m.St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 W. Paul St., Brighton. Cookies, boutique with jewelry, cards, scarves, etc. Details: 810- 229-2821. HOLIDAY EXPO 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Joseph Rharig Activity Center, 425 E. Washington St., Howell. Crafters, quilts, bake sale. Details: 517-540-1546 or kcbkclark@ yahoolcom. BINGO 1 p.m. sales start, 2 p.m. call starts, St. Mary School, 10601 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. Proceeds benefit schooi. Details: 734-878-5616. Sundoys. SANTA VISIT 1 p.m. Lyon School, 11455 Buno Road, Brighton. Sponsored by Brighton Area Historical Society. Visit with Santa and make Christmas craft ornament. Hot cocoa and cookies served. Details: 810-229-4483. CHRISTMAS CONCERT 3 p.m. Howell High School Auditorium, 1200 Grand River Ave., Howell.The Livingston County Concert Band will perform along with the choirs from Howell Highlander Way Middle School and the First United Methodist Church in Brighton. Cost: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors, free children under 5 years. Details: 810-229-5991 or 810-227-8086. LIVINGSTON CHORALE 4 p.m. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2102 S. Hacker Road, Brighton.The Livingston County Chorale will perform "A Chorale Family Christmas." Cost: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, $5 kids under 12. Details: 810-227-8467 or www.livingstoncountychorale. org. MONDAY DEC 10 ROGERS'OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m.-noon Brighton City Hall, 200 First St., Brighton. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers'8th District office staff will meet with Livingston County residents. No appointment necessary. Details: 517-702- 8000 or 877-333-MIKE. FILTRATION SYSTEM 11 a.m. Iron Filtration System, Rickett Road, Green Oak Township. Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new iron filtration system, which will be running and is part of the Livingston Community Water Authority. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT 6 p.m. dinner and networking, 7 p.m.speaker presentation, Brighton House, 10180 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Real Estate Investors Association of Livingston County will provide tools and assistance needed for successful real estate management. Details: 517-546-3873 or 810-227-6000. BRIGHTON LIBRARY • 6:30-7:30 p.m.- Wrap it up. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Ages 5 and up w rap holiday gifts. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. • 6:30-8 p.m.- People who knit. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton.Teens, grades 6 and up. Adults welcome. Learn to knit or crochet. Help make a blanket for Project Linus service project. Details:810-229- 6571, ext. 211 or ddart@brightonlibrary. info. 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. AUDITIONS 7 p.m. Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Hartland Road, Hartland.The Hartland Players Main State Theater will hold open auditions for"! Hate Hamlet."Details: www. hartlandplayers.org or 810-632- 5849 or e-mail Jenifer.Thomas@ sbcglobal.net. Also 7 p.m. Dec. 11. TUESDAY DEC. 11 Center, 7575 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. A cancer discussion group open to all patients, families. Details: 810-844-7274. Second Tuesdays. LAKELANDS TRAILS 7:30 p.m. Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Putnam, Green Oaks and Unadilla Friends of the LakeLand Trail and Friends of Hamburg Greenways will have quarterly meeting. Details: jcspeedfish@earthlink.net. WEDNESDAY DEC. 12 LIBRARY EVENTS • 5:30-7 p.m. Decorate Ornaments, Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-9089 or e.marshall@fowlervillelibrary. org. • 6:30 p.m. Holiday Earring Making, Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Cost: $7. Profits donated to the American Cancer Society. Registration: 734-878-3888 or www.pinckneylibrary.org. • 6:30-7:30 p.m.-Snowy stories. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Ages 4-6 share snow stories and make Christmas craft. Details: 810-229- 6571, ext. 223. DECK THE HALLS 6:30-10:30 p.m. Home of Laura and Greg Palmer, River Birch Lodge, 11000 Hibner Road, Hartland. Black tie fundraising gala with wine, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment benefiting LACASA. Cost: $75. RSVP: 517-548- 1350. WINTER CONCERT 7 p.m. Jane Tasch Theatre, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Pathfinder School Band performs. Details: 810-225-5200. SHARE AND CARE 7-8:30 p.m. Woodland Cancer BAND CONCERT 7 p.m. Jane Tasch Theatre,2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Pinckney Community High School winter band concert. Details: 810-225-5500. THURSDAY DEC 13 BUSINESS NETWORKING 7-8 a.m. Lil'Chef Restaurant, 8485 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by the Livingston Business Referral Association. Details: 810-923-1971. Wednesdays. COOKIE WALK 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 312 Prospect St. Homemade cookies for sale. Soup luncheon also available. Details: 517-546-3350. LIBRARY EVENTS • 10 a.m. - Story hour. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy 30 minutes of storytelling foilowed by a craft. Details:810- 231-1771. Every Wed. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. through Dec. 20. • 10-11 a.m, - Writing group. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-9089. • 4:30-6:30 p.m.-Bead it beautiful. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Details: 810-229-6571,ext. 223. COMMUNITY CLOSET 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Livingston Adventist Community Closet, 9552 Highland Road, Hartland (across from old Hartland High School.) New and like-new, men's, women's and kids clothing to anyone in need. Details: 517-546- 5200. Wednesdays. INFORMATIONAL MEETING 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Brighton City Hall, 200 N. First St., Brighton. Learn about Oak Ridge Drive reconstruction project. Details: 810-227-19U .A Is o 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 18. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Sexual assault discussion and support group. Details: 517-548-4228.4/so Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. HARTLAND GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. meeting, 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m. business meeting, Hartland Educational Service Support Center, 9525 Highland Road (M-59), Hartland. Details: 248-887-6561 or 810 494-9112. Second Wednesdays. HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE 6:30 p.m. Hartland Senior Center, Hartland Educational Service Support Center, 9525 Highland Road (M-59), Hartland. Sponsored by the Hartland Home and Garden Club. Make centerpiece with head designer of Meier Flowerland and Florist. Cost $15. Details: 248-887-6561 or 810-629- 2136. COOKIE SWAP 6:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Bake your favorite cookies and bring the recipe to share. Details: 734-878-3888. PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP 7 p.m. Independence Village, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. For all skill levels. Details: 810-220-3354. Second and fourth Wednesdays through May. SANTA 7 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Refreshments served. Details: 810-231-1771. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES • 10-11:30 a.m.- Decorate ornaments. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlervilie. Adult event. Cost: $9. Registration: 517- 223-9089. • 10:30 a.m.-noon- Playgroup. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Dropin for babies up to 23 months. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 211. • 3-5 p.m.- Computer Lab. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Drop-in and learn computer skills at your own pace. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 2 1 1 . • 6-8 p.m.-Teen gaming. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Drop-in DDR, Mario Cart, Guitar Hero, Computer Gaming and the new Nintendo Wii. Also board games. Snacks and beverages provided. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 227. GARDEN CLUB 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Brighton Community Center, 555 Brighton St., Brighton. Visitors welcome. Details: 810-227-6712 or kitaandroo@ hotmail.com. Second Thursdays through Sept GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1230 Bower St. Howell. Speaker: Marlene Lipon on "Christmas Traditions." Public invited. Details: 810-227-7745. BAND CONCERT 7:30 p.m.Jane Tasch Theatre, 2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Navigator School winter concert. Details: 810-225-5500. THREE MEN AND A TENOR 8 p.m.Crystal Gardens, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. A cappella group entertains. Tickets: $35 per person or $30 per person for 10 or more.Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres available for purchase. Details: 517-545-1000. FRIDAY DEC. 14 MOTHER GOOSE CAFE 10:30 a.m.-noon Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 227. PANCAKE SUPPER 5 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Second St., Fowlerville. Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, eat, beverage. Cost: Free-will donation. Details: 517-223-8824. Second Fridays. SPAGHETTI KARAOKE 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. HOLIDAY MOVIE 6:30-8:30 p.m. Scranton Middle School, 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton. Sponsored by SELCRA to benefit Gleaners Food Bank. Families please bring 4 cans of food to watch the movie "ELF." Details: 810-299-4140. SATURDAY DEC.15 BENEFIT HAIRCUTS 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Brighton Barbers, 8690 W.Grand River Ave., Brighton. $1 from every haircut donated to Livingston families in need. Details: 810-225-3456. Every Saturday in Dec. before Christmas. 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. MONDAY DEC. 10 BRIGHTON SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m., Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church St., Brighton. Details: 810-299- 4000 or http://bas.kl2.mi.us HARTLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Hartland Educational Support Center, 9525 Highland Road Howell. Details: 810-626- 2100. Second and fourth Mondays. HOWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Administration Building, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Details: 517-548-6200. HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m., 3525 Byron Road, Howell Township. Details: 517-546-2817. Second and fourth Mondays. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell S t , 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 ond fourth Mondays. TUESDAY " DEC 11 FOWLERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.Village Hall,213 S.Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3771, ext. 14. Second Tuesdays. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m., Hamburg Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: 810-231-1000. Third Tuesdays. HANDY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville, Details: 517-223-3228. WEDNESDAY DEC. 12 LESA BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 p.m. Livingston Educational Service Agency Education Center, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-5550. PUTNAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7 p.m.,Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., Putnam Township. 734-878-3131 or putnamtwp.us. Second and fourth Wednesdays. HANDY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. THURSDAY DEC. 13 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. MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:00 p.m. Marion Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-1588. Second and fourth Thursdays. UNADILLA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m.Township Hall, 126 Webb St., Gregory. Details: 734-498-2502 or www.twp.unadilla.mi.us.Second Thursdays. HANDY TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 7:30 p.m. Handy Township Hall, 135 N. Grand Ave., Fowlerville. Details: 517-223-3228. T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, DEC EM B ER 7, 2007 B5 ^ Winter wonderland mural livens up lobby of Howell recreation site Painted landscape will change with the conning seasons BY LAURIE HUMPHREY T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Administrators at the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority are inviting people to take another look at the department, and most recently at their building’s lobby. The structure’s 30-year-old pink walls w e re ' replaced last weekend with a painted seasonal landscape. “We had one of the ugliest lobbies,” said Director Debbie Mikula of the entry area at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center. “We are supposed to be the [ place people want to go for fun,” she said. “I believe this The mural mural will entice people to come on down and register for classes.” Mikula, whose background in art and community theater offers her a fresh perspective on the department, hired Howell artist Carolyn Kinneson to create “a winter wonderland” on three walls of the lobby. Kinneson, 49, spent last weekend transforming the tired walls into a snowy, parklike setting with indigenous trees and blue skies. “This is like something you would see if you were up north,” said Kinneson, who has made a name for herself in the area through her painted furniture, windows and scenery work for the Community Theatre of Howell. It was Kinneson’s recent work for the local theater group’s production of “The ■ Where: The Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ Who: Painted by Caroyin Kinneson. ■ Future projects: She will paint again in April, for the release of the spring-summer brochure; and in August, for the release of the fall brochure. I Cost: $500 per season. Wizard of Oz” that prompted Mikula to commission her. “She worked so fast and furious and the scenery was so gorgeous ... I had to call her,” said Mikula. The pair discussed the project, and Kinneson started a week later. She took pictures of the area, made a few visits and drew preliminary sketches, taking into account the unusual wall configurations around the vTindows, radiator and old telephone cove. “I’m not afraid of challenges,” said Kinneson, who strives to work outside the traditional canvas. Kinneson will return to the center two more times in 2008, paint brushes in hand. The mural will be altered to reflect the changing of seasons, and mark the release of the department’s seasonal recreation brochure. The lobby is available for up-close viewing 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Featuring an all-glass front and around-the-clock lighting, the building’s newest artwork also can be seen outside business hours from as far away as Grand River Avenue. Artist Carolyn Kinneson works on the winter mural at Paul Bennett Recreation Center in Howell. JIM JAGDFELD. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS About the artist ■ N a m e : C a ro ly n K in n e s o n . ■ F a m i l y ; H u s b a n d o f 3 2 y e a rs , D a n ie l, c h ild r e n , D o u g la s , Em ily , S a ra h a n d H e id i. ■ R e s id e n c e : H o w e ll. ■ A g e : 4 9 . ■ H i s t o r y : B e g a n p a in t in g s e r io u s ly in 19 97 . ■ A r t i s t f o c u s : All fo rm s o f m e d ia . ■ A s s o c i a t io n s ; L iv in g s to n F in e A r ts A s s o c ia tio n . ■ In f r e e t im e : G a rd e n in g , a c t iv e in c h u rc h , te a c h in g a r t to c h ild r e n . ■ W e b s i t e : w w w .c a r o ly n s p a in t in g s .n e t G a b r i e l l a ' s I t a l i a n s u m m e r iMaltby 6th-grader was youth-program delegate BY USA CAROLIN I T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Gabriella Lanzi, a sixthl grader at Brighton’s Maltby [Middle School, had an expe- [rience last summer that is [anything but typical for 11- |year-olds. She spent four weeks in Italy - without her parents I- as a delegate represent- I ing the United States in an international youth understanding program. Gabriella was one of three students from metropolitan Detroit representing the Children’s International Summer Villages in Ferrara, Italy. They traveled with an adult leader and were joined there by 40 other 11-year-olds from 11 different countries. “One of the highlights of visiting Italy is that I got to be with people from all around the world,” says Gabriella, referring to student representatives from countries including Brazil, Canada, Denmark, India, Jordan, Mexico, Norway, Sweden and Thailand. Gabriella says she learned about similarities and differences between her and the other children. She participated in an activity called “National Night” and she presented information about the customs, dances, foods and more of the U.S. She says her delegation showed what a Fourth of July celebration is like and set up games like at a fair, brought materials to tie-dye shirts and had a barbecue dinner with Italian sausages instead of hot dogs. Why did Gabriella choose to go to Italy? “My special connection with Italy is that my dad’s 'O n e o f t h e h i g h l i g h t s o f v i s i t i n g I t a l y is t h a t I g o t t o b e w i t h p e o p l e f r o m a l l a r o u n d t h e w o r l d / Gabriella Lanzi, Children's International Summer Villages participant side of the family is Italian so I was very excited to be going to where I come from,” says Gabriella, who traveled to Venice on a day-trip during her visit. “The whole point behind Children’s International Summer Villages is not to necessarily travel around and learn only about the country that the Village takes place in but rather learn about the cultures of the 11 other countries who are taking part in the Village with you,” says Gabriella’s mom, Michelle Lanzi, who says the family heard about the program through cousins of Gabriella’s who were delegates in the 1990s. Gabriella has shared her travel experiences with classmates as well as at a presentation last month at the Brighton District Library. She says she has no travel plans next summer, but hopes to attend a summer camp through Children’s International Summer Villages when she is 15. Michelle Lanzi says they are planning to host children in the program this summer, something they did COURTESY, GABRIELLA LANZI Gabriella Lanzi, a sixth-grader at Brighton's Maltby Middle School, spent four weeks over the summer as a delegate representing the Children's International Summer Villages in Ferrara, Italy. last summer while Gabriella was in Italy. Children’s International Summer Villages was started in 1946 following World War II as an initiative to build and maintain peace. For more information, go to www.cisv. org. Lisa Carolin can be reached at karoHn® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. m m RUSH HOUR 3 1:15 3:15 5:15 7:159;15PG13 M R . 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For information, (866) GIVE-TOO / (866) 448-3866 B6 TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, D EC EM B ER 7, 2007 Maltby students knit for Afghans 20 students create warm items for Afghanistan people BY USA CAROLIN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s An eighth-grade reading assignment has turned into a project to help the people of Afghanistan. Students at Brighton’s Maltby Middle School read “The Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis, which is based on the true story of a young girl and how she survives in wartorn Afghanistan. School counselor Cindy Adams found out about a group called Afghans for Afghans, which provides the warm blanket-like cover- Steve Lavoie and David Quinn learn to knit with the help of Maltby counselor Cindy Adams. Below from left: Stephanie Gibson knits a multicolored scarf, Carly Deloach makes a mitten and Adams works with eighthgrader Olivia Silvestri on knitting a scarf. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS mgs. “I’ve been a knitter all my life and started knitting items for Afghans for Afghans a year ago,” says Adams. “I thought the idea might take off at the school and it has. It’s heartwarming to see all the kids involved.” About 20 students spend their lunch periods on Tuesdays and Thursdays to knit and crochet hats and mittens and will soon begin making afghans, too. Some of the students are learning to knit and crochet for the first time. “I’ve given it a try a few times because it looks like an interesting thing to do,” says eighth-grader Steven Lavoie, whose first project is to knit a hat. Eighth-grader Ada Popovic has been knitting for eight years. “It gets cold in the mountains of Afghanistan, and I wanted to help and to teach 1 t h o u g h t t h e i d e a m i g h t t a k e o f f a t t h e s c h o o l a n d i t h a s . I t 's h e a r t w a r m i n g t o s e e a l l t h e k i d s i n v o l v e d . ' Cindy Adams, counselor at Maltby Middle School, regarding her student's Afghans for Afghans project other people how to knit and crochet,” says Popovic, who has made hats and a baby blanket. “Ada taught me to knit and I’m picking it up quickly,” said eighth-grader Ewelina Szewzzuk. “It’s harder for people in Afghanistan than I thought. I feel bad for them and want to help.” Media specialist Jan Dohner is thrilled with the students’ response. “We’ve gotten so many kids excited,” says Dohner. “It’s a real person-to-person connection.” The group will meet through the winter and the clothing they make will be shipped to Afghanistan through a group called the American Friends Society that works in conjunction with Afghans for Afghans. More information on the group can be found at www. afghansforafghans.org. The group at Maltby is looking for donations of 100 percent or 80 percent wool yarn. For more information, call Maltby Middle School at 810-299-3600. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Toy campaign * is under way F r o m N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t s The 12th annual Borek Jennings Rineral Homes Toys For Tots campaign continues through Saturday, Dec. 15. New, unwrapped toys collected will go to children who otherwise might not get anything on Christmas morning. Public libraries in Howell, Brighton, Pinckney, Fowlerville and Hamburg, Hartland and Northfield townships also will receive money for each toy collected, which join those collected elsewhere by the Marine Corps League of Livingston County. They are distributed to area families by the Livingston County Salvation Army and Northfield Human Services. Toy contributions can be made at any of the following locations. ■ Borek Jennings Hamburg Chapel, 7425 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Call 810-231-0200. ■ Borek Jennings Lamb Chapel, 312 S. Michigan Ave., Howell. Call 517-546-0100. ■ Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. ■ Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland Township. ■ Cromaine Crossroads, 1788 N. Old US-23, Hartland Town Ctr., Hartland 'Township. ■ Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St, Fowlerville. ■ Hamburg 'Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg 'Township. ■ Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ The Livingston Community News, 420 W Main St., Brighton. ■ Northfield 'Township Library, 125 Barker Road, Whitmore Lake. ■ Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. ■ Whitmore Lake Elementary School, 1077 Barker Road, Whitmore Lake. Cash or checks, made out to Borek Jennings Library F\md, can be mailed to any Borek Jennings Rineral Homes location. P lA Y NOW. GET NO MYHENTS AND NO INTEREST UNTII. i(m * OR TAKE HOME A FREE* PLAYERS CHAIR with qualifying purchase. 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Each child will receive a treat. Parents are encouraged to bring their camera. Sunday, December 16 Ann Arbor Store from 1pm - 3pm 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. 734.747.7170 / H0W/ELL4101 E. Grand River 517.552.0720 NOVI 27775 Novi Rd. 248.348.8922 2316279-01 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S F R ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 7, 2 0 0 7 Share your n ews at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail:Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com > - 1— 1 2 : A t h le t e o f t h e w e e k : K a t ie W illia m s , C 2 R e c r e a t io n c a le n d a r, C 2 o SPOR Inspirational athletes offer lessons for life Three athletes from Livingston County are among the eight winners of the 2007 Charles T. Kuntzleman Awards, given to inspirational athletes who have overcome great challenges to continue to pursue physical activity as part of their daily routines. Fowlerville runner Vance DeCamp, Hamburg Township swimmer Angeline LeVasseur and Hartland Township “fitness buff” Carol Bator were honored by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness at the first “One in a Million” event at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15. Here are their stories: FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Angeline LeVasseur is a swimmer who must use a wheelchair due to her spina bifida. She is shown here in the pool in 2005. Swimmer serves as an inspiration to her siblings Angeline LeVasseur might be wheelchair-bound, but she shows there are no limits BY JASON DEEGAN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Angeline LeVasseur has always been active in sports. So much so, that her mother, Susan, says she’s been the inspiration for her eight younger siblings to become interested in sports, too. LeVasseur, 14, a freshman at Pinckney Community High School, has been an inspiration to more people than just her family, thanks to her competitive spirit and determination. LeVasseur was born with spina bifida, a condition where the central nervous system does not form properly during the early stages of pregnancy. She’s been using a S E E LEVASSEUR,C2 i ' V m • 2 R JASON DEEGAN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Carol Ba tor , a H a r t lan d Township resident, rides a spinning bike at the Powerhouse Gym in Brighton Township. Bator has used exercise to lose 38 pounds and to battle cancer. Chrysler employee found diagnosis spurred her to get fit BY JA SO N DEEGAN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Fresh off a three-hour spinning class the day before, Carol Bator is back at Powerhouse Gym in Brighton Township, wearing a path on the treadmill. Meet the new Carol Bator. The one who has lost 38 pounds in the last year. The one who is using fitness to gain a leg up in her continuing battle with cancer. The one who never misses a chance to tell her coworkers at Chrysler about the wonders of working out. Bator’s dedication has earned her one of eight 2007 Charles T. Kuntzleman Awards, given S E E BATOR,C2 Vance DeCamp, who has run the Boston Marathon, stretches for a training run in 2005. FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS This survivor keeps on running Vance DeCamp stays resolute despite being thrown life's setbacks BY JASON DEEGAN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Vance DeCamp continues to hurdle the obstacles life throws his way with a positive outlook that won’t break. DeCamp, 61, was IucIqf to survive an auto crash caused by a drunken driver in January 2002 that stole his sight and left him with partial hearing and sense of taste. On Oct. 18, he and his wife. Barb, were fortunate to escape a tornado that tore through their home in Williamston. DeCamp says the hallway where the two took shelter was only part of the house with the roof still intact. “The bed that I had been sleeping in, the wall collapsed on it,” he recalls. “The chimney collapsed. It was bad.” S E E DECAMP, C2 LON HORWEDEL.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS After coaching the Whitmore Lake High School girls basketball team minutes earlier, Dave Arnold shifts gears and coaches the boys team as well. Here Arnold demonstrates how to secure the ball after grabbing a rebound at a practice Nov. 15. Basketball all the time for Arnold He coaches boys, girls BY JASON DEEGAN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Finally home after a long day of work, running a Whitmore Lake boys basketball practice and coaching the 'Trojan girls in a game last Monday, what does Dave Arnold do? 'Turn on the TV to watch some college basketball. Arnold’s life revolves around the game he loves. The 39-year-old Ann Arbor resident is one of several men in Michigan who are coaching boys and girls varsity basketball teams in this new era of one shared season. Birmingham Roeper’s Ernie Righetti, Lansing Everett’s Johnny Jones and Hudsonville Unity Christian’s Scott Soodsma are some others. Friends and colleagues tease Arnold that he’s insane, but he believes coaching the programs simultaneously is “an opportunity to double the fun.” “It is all-consuming at this point. That’s OK,” Arnold said earlier this week. “There’s not really a lot I’d rather be doing than coaching. It’s not like it’s a sacrifice.” He said he couldn’t coach both without the support of his job or a Tri-County Conference schedule that rotates boys and girls games between a Monday-Thursday and Tuesday-Friday format every other week. Arnold, an office manager with U-MOVE Fitness-Kidsport, a program run by the University of Michigan Physical Education Department, 'I t is a l l - c o n s u m i n g a t t h i s p o i n t .T h a t 's O K . T h e r e 's n o t r e a l l y a l o t I'd r a t h e r b e d o i n g t h a n c o a c h i n g . I t's n o t l ik e i t 's a s a c r i f i c e . ' Dave Arnold, coach for the Whitmore Lake boys and girls basketball programs starts his work day at 6 a.m., leaving after 2 p.m. for practice and games. Arnold said he’s used to coaching two or more programs at once. Several years ago, he was the varsity girls coach at Riverview Richard and the head coach of Henry Ford Community College’s women’s program and a boys assistant at Richard. The college season intermingled with both the boys and girls seasons. “I only missed one boys game in two seasons,” he boasted. Whitmore Lake athletic director Bob Henry said he asked Arnold to sort out logistics before he hired him for both jobs last spring. Both men are concerned about the rescheduling of games after snow days. Henry said Arnold will face “an NBA schedule” with four games a week during the conference season. “It was like OK, we’ll try S EE COACH,C2 V e t e r a n B r ig h t o n f o o t b a l l c o a c h B i l l M u r r a y a n n o u n c e s r e t i r e m e n t Hall of Famer"has touched thousands of lives" in career BY RICH REZLER T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s With a 33-year high school football coaching career coming to an end. Bill Murray is going fishing. Among other things. Brighton High School last week announced the retirement of its veteran coach. Murray led the Bulldogs to a 144-63 record and nine Kensington Valley Conference titles in 21 seasons. “It seemed like a good time for new beginnings,” Murray said, noting the school will join the fledgling Kensington Lakes Activities Association next year. “I’ve thought about (retiring) the last few years, and it just seemed like the right time.” Murray, reached for comment at a boat show in Knoxville, Tenn., is a professional tournament fisherman. He’s also looking forward to watching his daughter, Jamie, play volleyball at Hillsdale College and will remain a teacher in the school district. He also said he’s “not closing the door to coaching again in some capacity.” Murray, inducted into the Michigan Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in May, started his career as an assistant coach at Jackson Lumen Christi in 1974. He became a head coach at Southgate Aquinas in 1977 and has compiled a 207-87 record since. “Aside fi’om winning a ton of ballgames, he has touched thousands of lives,” Brighton Athletic Director John Thompson said. “That sometimes gets lost in it all. It’s easy to say he’s a Hall of Fame coach that’s won seven of every 10 times out there. But his legacy is the lives he touched.” Thompson said he’ll post the open position immediately but has no set time fi-ame for finding a replacement. “I’m fortunate enough to leave the game with a thankful heart,” Murray said. “Being in the game as long as I’ve been Murray, Carr share classy, well-run programs FILE:ELIYAHUGURFINKEL, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Bill Murray retired as Brighton High School football coach Nov. 30. B r ig hton a th le t ic director John Thompson said the search for a replacement is under way. has enriched me. “I’ve been lucly to work with thousands of outstanding athletes, great coaching Stas’ and a great community. And I’ve been fortunate en o u ^ to have more than my share of success.” Call me crazy, but I’ve always thought of the Brighton High School football program as sort of a Livingston Coimty version of the University of Michigan. So, in a sort of ironic twist, Brighton coach Bill Murray announced his retirement fixim coaching Nov. 30, 11 days after U-M coach Lloyd Carr announced his Nov. 19. Murray’s program mirrored Carr’s in many ways. They were classy and well-run. Murray sent more players to the next level - college football - than any other local team. Among them were UM’s Drew Henson and Dave Pearson, both of whom played on Sundays. Carr did the same, sending a wealth of Wolverines to the pros. For a decade or more, starting in the mid-1990s, the Bulldogs were always the favorite with South Lyon in the Kensington Valley Conference, much like U-M and Ohio State in the Big'Ten. JASON DEEGAN T h e L i v i n g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N e w s Murray’s program dominated its biggest neighborhood rival, winning 10 of the last 12 games against Howell, much like Carr beat up on Michigan State in his career, winning six straight. There’s also the downside of the comparison. Murray’s program underachieved regularly in the playoffs, as did Carr against the Buckeyes and in bowl games. Both men had that one special year - Carr’s national title in 1997 and Murray’s state semifinal run in 2005 - but those seasons seemed to be more an anomaly than the rule. And, unfortunately, both programs appear to be headed into the unknown facing major rebuilding projects. Brighton is fi*esh off its first back-to-back losing seasons since before Murray’s tenure (4-5 in 2006 and 3-6 this fall). Murray’s program has struggled in recent years with declining numbers. Sometimes his squads drew 20 fewer players than rivals South Lyon and Howell. Michigan, with the graduation of its all-time leading passer (Chad Henne) and all-time leading rusher (Mike Hart), faces major question marks in 2008, too. And those dreaded rivals - Howell, fresh off its first KVC title since 1994, and Michigan State, with new coach Mark Dantonio - are getting more dangerous by the minute. The good news is the successors for both men will get S EE DEEGAN,C2 C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007 COACH FROM C l Whitmore Lake's Arnold balances programs this one year and see what happens,” Henry said. “It is one of those things you evaluate as it goes on. “I told him, ‘If you are brave enough or crazy enough, go ahead and try it.’” Arnold, who is single, said practice planning is his toughest challenge. To keep things simple, he runs the same system in both programs. “Both groups are probably sick of hearing it, but it’s about handling the ball against pressure, defending and rebounding,” Arnold said. “If you can do those three things, you will play.” Arnold devotes the same number of hours to each team to avoid criticism that one will be left behind. The programs come into the season from differing perspectives. The girls, who have started 0-3, haven’t had a winning season since 1998. The boys, who have been winning consistently for at least five years, are talented but young. Whitmore Lake’s Pat Kerrigan, a senior on the boys team, said the boys don’t mind sharing their coach. He characterized Arnold as “a yeller and a screamer” who “does it to push us to be our best.” “We all respect what he has to say and his coaching style,” Kerrigan said. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. BATOR FROM Cl Cancer fighter 'turns negative into positive' by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness to those Michigan residents who overcome great challenges to pursue a life of physical fitness. “I’m a full believer that you can do it,” says Bator, 47, of Hartland Township. “Anybody can, if they put their mind and spirit to it.” Bator, a regional ergonomist for Chrysler, doesn’t know where she would be without her 6 a.m. workout friends from Powerhouse. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2006. Doctors told her it was somewhere between stage 3 or 4, and she might not see her son, Dan, graduate from Hartland High School in June 2008. In the last year, she’s had a hysterectomy and a lump removed from her breast. She has turned to exercise to find strength and piece of mind. “I just had it in my mind that this is not the end,” she says. “I am going to fight this. For every step (on the treadmill), I am running for every person out there (with cancer). It makes you fight back. Every time you get tired, you keep going. Go, go, go.” That phrase -go, go, go - reflects Bator’s chatty, bubbly personality. Her enthusiasm is “infectious,” says Bob Chaplin, a Brighton resident who is one of her “treadmill buddies.” “She has turned a negative into a positive,” he says. “Now she’s a fitness buff.” She hasn’t yet been given a clean bill of health from her doctors, but she says she feels great physically. Bator runs five or more miles a day. She began sharing the joys of running at work, recruiting people to join Chrysler’s corporate challenge relay team. “We went from 20 people to 67,” she says. “I want to get 80 or 90 by the end of the year. I tell people you don’t have to be a runner. You can be a walker. Just get off the couch.” She regularly runs races that support finding a cure for diabetes. Her son has juvenile diabetes. She represented Livingston County in the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run, jogging five miles alongside Gov. Jennifer Granholm during the bridge’s 50th anniversary in September. “I was giggling the whole way,” she says. She enjoyed racing through the Detroit-Windsor limnel as part of a Chrysler relay team at the Detroit Free Press- Flagstar Marathon in October. She loves soaking up the positive vibes from races. “Do you see any unhappiness (at races)? It is the most positive area you can be at,” she says. “Isn’t that what everybody wants? It will help you get away from cancer, or anything you’re going through. It helps to counterbalance what you are going through to get you to the next day.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ 1ivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. DECAMP FROM Cl He's run in marathons since his accident DeCamp, a former teacher and track coach in Fowlerville, has moved back to the Fowlerville, renting a house fi'om a long-time friend, Don Call, while his home is rebuilt. Long-time friend Sheila Larson, the curriculum director for the Fowlerville school district, helped organize a group of 35 or more volunteers who prepared the house for the DeCamps. DeCamp says his Christian faith helps him stay positive. “I just stay positive and stay focused,” he says. “’Just appreciate what you can do and not what you can’t.’ I don’t worry about it (the setbacks). There are a lot of other people who have it tougher than I do.” His devotion to running helps alleviate stress, too. He’s run in several Boston Marathons since his accident with Call as a guide. Every Tuesday and Friday, Larson shows up at his door at 5 a.m. to run on the Fowlerville track. DeCamp says he appreciates Larson, who guides him with a tether, but it’s Larson who says she gains the most from the relationship. He inspired her years ago to take up running at age 46. “He is my vision. He’s got such a positive attitude,” Larson says. DeCamp and Larson ran a handful of races together this summer, including a 10-mile race in Flint and a 20-kilometer event in Frankenmuth. DeCamp says he misses his treadmill - it was demolished in the tornado - but that won’t stop him from running this winter. “I am keeping at it. Running is something I enjoy,” he says. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. IN BRIEF Soccer climes planned Dec. 18 The Detroit Ignition soccer players will host two clinics at Kicks and Sticks Sports Arena, 960 Victory Drive in Genoa Township, on Dec. 18. Children ages 10-and-imder go from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 11-and-under from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The $5 fee will be used to assist a local 26-year-old woman without insurance or income to deftly costs associated with her chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer. Details: Jim Lemley, 517-545-7778. Former coach picked for Hall of Fame Former Howell football coach John Dukes, now coaching with his son, Marcus Dukes, at Hartland, has been chosen to be inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association hall-of-fame. Dukes had a win-loss record of 130-95 from 1975-1999 at Howell, winning the Kensington Valley Conference championship four times. Long-time rival. Bill Murray, who is retiring from Brighton, and Powerville coach Jack Wallace were inducted last season. From News staff reports ♦ RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Women's-only volleyball - Drop-ins are welcome for noncompetitive, 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.cityofhowell. org. ■ Adult basketball leagues - Over-18 and over-30 leagues are forming. Individuals without teams will be put on list. ■ Drop-In basketball- Players 18-and-older can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays until May at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost;$3-$5. ■ Drop-In volleyball- Players 18-and-older can play 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 at local schools. Volunteer coaches needed. Cost: $45-$90. ■ Rollerama classes - Skate with Santa Dec. 19. Cost: $6. ■ Martial arts - Krav Maga, Karate, Bully Buster, Sanchin-Ryu andTae Kwon Do classes begin in November at various sites. Cost: $30-$80. ■ Workout membership - A weight room/gym membership allows access to the Howell High School from 6 a.m.-IO 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. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950\ DEEGAN FROM Cl Coaches devoted to community, their players to enjoy the new facilities that are long overdue for such proud programs - Brighton High’s field is getting new turf and Michigan Stadium will ultimately add luxury boxes. The biggest similarity, though, has to be the fabric of both men. Carr was widely recognized as one of college football’s good guys, a coach devoted to charity and beloved by his players. Murray fits that same mold. In my 13 years of covering his teams, I never saw him bark at his players, or me for asking tough questions. He was always accessible and spoke intelligently and honestly about his team. He wasn’t the stereotypical gruff and tough football coach looking for an excuse to yell, either at a reporter or his players. He was as classy in victory - both he and Carr won roughly 70 percent of their games - as he was in defeat. For that fact alone, both men will be missed when football practice convenes next fall. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at810-844-2012. LEVASSEUR FROM Cl She worked on cutting her time in competition wheelchair all her life. Still, she’s participated in sled hockey, wheelchair racing, track and swimming. She earned her first varsity letter in the pool for the Pirates this fall, and plans to begin swimming again in January with the Pinckney Aquatic Club. She was the youngest athlete to be honored for the 2007 Kuntzleman Award. “She has a very strong upper body,” Pinckney girls swim coach Laura Eibler says. “It is amazing what she can do. She can do every stroke.” Growing up, LeVasseur has set numerous records in the pool competing in the Michigan and Ohio Wheelchair Games. Her specialty is the backstroke. “She’s very proud of being in the water,” her mom says. “She has always said the water makes her feel free.” LeVasseur says she has worked harder than ever in the pool, cutting her time in the 50-yard freestyle by more than 10 seconds. “That was really cool,” she says. Eibler says LeVasseur is “a special person who treats herself as a normal part of the team.” “She fits into the team quite well,” Eibler says. “They cheer pretty strongly for her.” Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. 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From The Mid $500,000's (734) 332-1234 www.tollbrothers.com ^Arbor Woods *Triangie Deveiopment Model - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Off Carpenter between Packard & Ellsworth behind Target Ann Arbor $209,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com Ashley Terrace Condominiums PJoseph Freed and Associates 218 W. Huron Btwn. Ashley & 1st Downtown Ann Arbor Mid $200's to Penthouse Suites 734-662-7000 AshleyTerraceCondos.com Aspen Ridge Square and Aspen Ridge Village Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing-SE corner of Monger & Textile 1-94 exit 181A Ypsilanti Single family homes from $180’s Condominiums from the high $180’s 866-637-0523 www.centexhomes.com .Autumn Woods Condominiums ^Sutton Development, Co. LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr, NE corner of Clark and Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160's 734-482-9000 www.autumnwoodscondos.com ^Balmoral Park Condos Walk to Busch's Plaza Main St. South of Ann Arbor- Saline Rd. From $260's www.BalmoralParkCondos.com .The Banks of Saline ^Saline River Properties, LLC Condominium Development with Central Elevator 237 Monroe St., Saline, Ml - on the river Office Hours: 12-4pm everyday Starting from $225,000 to $299,000 734-429-8100 www,thebanksofsaline.com kBIue Heron Pointe Townhomes "Centex Homes 6352 Trumpeter Lane-East side of Platt. S. of Michigan Ave(US-23 Exit 34) Pittsfield Twp. Ypsilanti From the high $150's 866-637-0525 www.centexhornes.com Y o u r <► Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr.-S. Side of Geddes between Prospect & Harris. Superior Twp. From the high $170’s 866-637-3741 www.centexhomes.com >^CIoverly Village ^"Mich igan Home Builders Off State Street, north of Ellsworth Rd„ & East of Stone School Rd. Ann Arbor From the $160s 734-971-3800 mihomebuilders.com/cloverly y ^ D u n la v y Estates of Webster Twp. Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. SW corner of N. Territorial & Mast Rds. Webster Twp./Dexter $339,900 + 734-426-9897 WWW. mc-realestate.com ❖ The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1282 North Street south side of Arkona Rd. west of Carpenter Rd. Milan (US 23 exit 27) From the high $150's 866-637-3770 www.centexhomes.com Fieldstone Village Condominiums Sutton Development, Co. LLC Just W. of M-52 on Old US-12 Chelsea $150's-$190 734-475-2600 www.fieldstonevillagecondos.com The Gallery at the Polo Fields BRG Custom Homes 888 Eagle Ave. Ann Arbor From the $500’s 734-669-2959 www.brgcustomhomes.com The Gallery Luxury Flats & Penthouse The Concannon Company 414 N. Main St. at Kerrytown Ann Arbor 734-994-5599 ext.2 www.TheGalleryA2.com 0 ^ 1 ❖ ^ 1 ▼ Gregory Farms Single Family Custom Homes Norfolk Homes Off Wylie Rd, between Dexter-Pinckney & Island Lake Rd. Dexter From the low $300’s 734-216-6168 www.norfolk-homes.com Harvest Ridge Guenther Building Company On US12 in the Village of Clinton Clinton $149,900 to $208,900 517-456-8681 www.guentherhomes,com The Heights at Elkow Farms Ryan Homes Just west of Milford Rd. off 11 mile Rd. Lyon Township From the 240's 248-446-2900 www.ryanhomes.com Hidden Lake Green Oak Properties / 1 mile east of US-23 on Silver Lake Rd. (exit 55) South Lyon High $300’s 248-446-3541 www.hiddenlakeonline.com Huron Pines Guenther Homes US-23 to Silver Lake Rd, N. on Fieldcrest, E, on Winding Pines. Green Oak Twp. $275,900 to $399,900 810-231-2486 www.Guentherhomes.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial From the Low $300’s 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.com Klrkway of Sclo Keystone Custom Building, LLC West off Staebler, south of Jackson Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Schools $249,000-$339,900 (734) 995-5500 www.KeystoneCustomBuilding.com Kirtland Hills Peters Building Co. Northside of Ellsworth west of Lohr Rd. Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Schools From the $290’s (734) 429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com ❖ ~ J r ■ Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. Liberty Just East of Stadium (734) 429-2440 Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor Schools From the low 300's www.petersbuilding.com Lyon Ridge Ryan Homes 10 mile Rd. between Chubb & Napier Lyon Township From the $340's 248-349-7700 www.ryanhomes.com The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigan Home Builders Off Huron River Dr. East of Rawsonville Rd. & west of Sumpter Rd. Van Buren Twp. From the $150s 734-699-2700 mihomebuilders.com/cobblestone Middlebrook Meadows Guenther Homes On Sutton Rd. between M-52 & Occidental Adrian $164,900 to $243,900 517-266-8130 www.guentherhomes,com Pinewood Estates Oreamway Homes 1-94 to exit 150 go south thru light to Arthur Drive go right Grass Lake starting at just $149,900 (734)433-5462 or (517) 522-6828 www.dreamwayhomes.com Plum Grove Guenther Homes On M-50 between Strasburg & Ralsinville Monroe $114,900 to $258,900 734-243-8901 www.Guentherhomes.com Rosewood Village Condominiums Rock Construction 6325 Conifer Dr. off Michigan Ave. 1/2 mile west of US23 Pittsfield From the $180’s 734-677-6800 www.rockhomes.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Dancer (off Moon Rd., 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave) Saline From the upper $300’s (734)944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com ^ ^ 1 Starhill Starhill LLC 9966 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter 1 Mile west of Dexter-Pinckney Rd. $70K - $200K 734-260-0475 www.starhillmi.com Stoneyfield Meadows Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Island Lk. Rd. W out of Dexter just past Wylie on S. side of Island Lk. Dexter $299,000 + 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Summerfield Glen Condominiums Norfolk Homes Off W. Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $152,000-$196,000 734-997-9540 or 734-216-6168 www.norfolk-homes.com Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle-S. side of Jackson Rd. W. of Parker Dexter (1-94 exit 167) From the $150’s 866-637-3772 www.centexhomes.com The Village Marketplace & Lofts The Concannon Company 147 Michigan Ave. Downtown Saline 734-994-5599 ext.2 www.VillageMarketplaceandLofts.com The Village ot Hickory Pointe Rock Construction 4990 Gingko Dr. off Michigan Ave. 1/2 mile east of US23 Pittsfield Township From the $260’s 734-677-7625 www.rockhomes.com Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Michigan Ave. to Norvell- South Grass Lake $149,900 + 734-323-0111 www.mc-realestate.com West Towne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Gorlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presale from the $250's 734-994-5599 ext. 2 www.westtownecondos.com Woodland Mews Woodland Meadows Ventures, LLC 275 Fieldcrest, Ann Arbor 1/2 mile N. on Eisenhower, off Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $105K-$270K 734-995-1000 www.thewoodlandmews .com B e s t L o c a l R e a l E s t a t e I n f o r m a t i o n S i t e w w w . M L I V E . c o m / R e a l E s t a t e j 2 32 5 4 8 4 -0 1 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S IF IED S I C5 SEVERAL OPEN HOUSES, S u n d a y , D e c e m b e r 9 , N o o n t o 4 p .m . T h in k y o u c a n ' t a f f o r d a h o m e o n o r n e a r t h e la k e w / d o c k p r i v e l e g e s ? W e l l , y o u c a n ! 3 b d rm , 2 b a th h o m e s a v a i l , s t a r t in g a t ju s t $ 2 5 K ! N O R T H B A Y H A R B O R C L U B a lo n g t h e s h o r e s o f B e n n e t t L a k e : E x p e r i e n c e n a t u r e a t its f i n e s t f o r a f r a c t io n o f w h a t y o u a r e p a y in g n o w . F r o m U S - 2 3 , t a k e e x i t 7 8 , O w e n R o a d H e a d W e s t . L e f t a t L in d e n R d , R ig h t o n b e n n e t t L a k e R d . 2 .5 m i le s a h e a d o n t h e le f t . O r c a l l 8 10 - 7 3 5 - 5 9 9 4 f o r a n a p p t . 10 BANK REPOS $ 9 9 L o t R e n t . H o l l y H o m e s 6 9 7 - 5 4 0 0 2 YRS. FREE LOT RENT 2 8 x 6 4 D o u b le . Im m a c u l a t e ! ! ! ! H o l l y H o m e s 6 9 7 - 5 4 0 0 WITH ONE MONTH FREE RENT and REDUCED RENT *Washer/Dryer in each unit * Water Included * Cat Friendly ’ Tennis Court & Swimming Pool 7 3 4 . 6 6 5 . 0 1 5 2 E IG H T W E EK S F R E E F r e e C a r p o r t s F r e e W a t e r P e t F r i e n d l y S p e c t a c u l a r W o o d e d V i e w s N a t u r e T r a i l s C h i l d r e n ' s P l a y p a r k B a s k e t b a l l C o u r t s * J P H C O ld W e s t s i d e h o m e u p p e r h a l f 1 b d rm . $ 6 5 0 /m o -f- d e p o s i t . (7 3 4 } 6 6 5 - 8 4 9 8 B u r n s P a r k A r e a - Q u a in t 2 b d rm a p t . w / h a r d w o o d f i r s , la u n d r y a v a i l . $ 6 9 5 /m o . 7 3 4 - 2 1 6 - 2 6 5 4 . S a l i n e b s m t a p t . P o o l t a b le , l i v in g r o o m , b a th , b d rm , k i t c h e n , s t o r a g e , g a r a g e , p o o l , h o t t u b . $ 7 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 2 4 - 8 6 7 9 S a l i n e - c h a rm in g , s m a l l 1 b d rm , w a s h e r / d r y e r , $ 4 6 0 4 - s e c . F R E E H E A T . R E N T E D ! C l e a n , Q u i e t 1 b d rm @ 3 0 5 D o t y . L a u n d r y . N o p e t s / sm o k e . $ 6 5 0 . A v a i l . N o w ! C a l l 7 3 4 - 9 7 3 - 9 3 6 4 D o w n t o w n C h e l s e a - 2 n d f l o o r o f V i c t o r i a n h o u s e . 2 b e d r o o m , la u n d r y , m a n y u p d a t e s . N o p e t s . $ 8 0 0 . (7 3 4 )6 4 9 - 7 8 4 5 . 2 B d rm c l e a n Y p s i l a n t l a p t , b a y w i n d o w s , w o o d f l o o r s , la u n d r y , f r e e h e a t $ 6 5 0 . (7 3 4 )6 6 5 - 3 9 1 3 . ded R iv e r o a k s <iy A p a r tm e n t s of Saline 0 1 5 2 7 3 4 .4 2 9 .4 5 8 3 r o a 8 0 1 @ p r o v l d e . n e t Builders and New Construction F o r m o r e in f o rm a t io n o n o u r lu x u r y c o m m u n i t i e s , v i s i t T o l l B r o t h e r s . c o m . 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RENT TO OWN 1 0 1 0 M a p l e w o o d , Y p s i . N e w l y r e n o v a t e d 4 b d rm 2 b a t h , b ig f e n c e d y a r d . F o r d e t a i l s 7 3 4 - 8 2 7 - 1 8 1 6 S a l i n e 3 -4 b d rm , 3 .5 b a th 2 .5 g a r a g e , 2 6 0 0 s q . ' , 3 a c r e s , p o l e b a r n , $ 1 6 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 8 4 5 - 0 4 4 2 S a l i n e 3 b d rm / 2 b a t h , 1 7 5 0 s f , $ 1 0 5 0 + d e p o s i t . R e n t t o o w n o p t io n . A v a i l n o w (7 3 4 ) 4 6 1 - 1 5 2 8 S a l i n e , N E W K I T C H E N ! 3 b d rm , 2 b a th , f in i s h e d , b a s e m e n t , f e n c e d y a r d , A C $ 1 0 5 0 . 7 3 4 - 3 8 3 - 7 0 0 0 C H E L S E A n e w e r R a n c h c o n d o , 2 b d rm , 2 b a t h , a l l a p p l i a n c e s , b a s e m e n t , g a r . $ 9 5 0 7 3 4 - 9 0 4 - 5 8 8 7 A n n A r b o r , 2 6 2 4 M i l le r 3 b d rm , 2 b a t h , d in in g r o o m , b a s e m e n t . $ 1 2 0 0 + u t i l i t ie s .7 3 4 - 4 2 6 - 8 5 3 3 . 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J o b t a s k s in c lu d e d a t a e n t r y , f i l in g , g e n e r a l o f f i c e o r g a n iz a t io n , d o c u m e n t m a n a g e m e n t , w o r d p r o c e s s in g a n d r e p o r t p r e p a r a t io n . C a n d id a t e s s h a l l h a v e s o m e c o l l e g e c o u r s e w o r k a n d a t le a s t f i v e y e a r s o f e x p e r i e n c e . M u s t b e d e p e n d a b l e a n d h ig h l y m o t i v a t e d . A p p l i c a n t s s h o u ld p o s s e s s e x c e l l e n t w r i t i n g a n d c o m m u n i c a t io n s k i l ls , a n d t h e a b i l i t y t o w o r k in a t e a m e n v i r o n m e n t , a s w e l l a s i n d e p e n d e n t l y . P r o f i c i e n t u s e o f M i c r o s o f t O f f i c e is r e q u i r e d . 3 2 - h o u r s p e r w e e k m in im u m . S a l a r y t o b e c o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h e x p e r i e n c e . 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B o x 1 1 4 7 A n n A r b o r , M l 4 8 1 0 6 A l t e r n a t i v e m e d i c a l c l in i c s e e k in g m a t u r e p e r s o n f o r p a r t - t im e f r o n t d e s k p o s i t io n in f r a g r a n c e - f r e e , n o n - s m o k in g o f f ic e . F a x r e s u m e to 7 3 4 - 2 1 3 - 4 9 1 0 E x p e r i e n c e d C e r t i f ie d C a s e M a n a g e r n e e d e d A u t o N o - F a u l t e x p e r i e n c e a p lu s . F a x r e s u m e t o 7 3 4 - 4 7 7 - 9 2 2 9 o r e m a i l : t l c o o k e r p c @ y a h o o . c o m M e d i c a l p r a c t i c e in A n n A r b o r s e e k s e x p e r i e n c e d R e c e p t io n i s t . E x c e l l e n t c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e a n d c o m p u t e r s k i l ls a r e e s s e n t ia l . M e d i c a l e x p e r i e n c e a p lu s . F T . E m a i l o r f a x r e s u m e a n d c o v e r le t t e r t o 7 3 4 - 9 3 0 - 5 6 3 0 o r H u r o n V a l l e y N e u r o l o g y ® y a h o o . c o m Office and Clerical ASSISTANT EDITOR/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT F o r s e m in a r a d m in i s t r a t io n d e p a r tm e n t . D u t i e s in c lu d e e d i t in g a n d f o r m a t t in g s u b m i s s io n s , p r o d u c in g a n d t r a c k in g a la r g e v o l u m e o f c o r r e s p o n d e n c e , a r r a n g in g s p e a k e r t r a v e l , c o n f e r e n c e c a l l s a n d o t h e r a d m in i s t r a t i v e d u t ie s a s a s s ig n e d . A t t e n t io n to d e t a i l , a b i l i t y t o m u l t i t a s k , a n d e x c e l l e n t v e r b a l a n d w r i t t e n c o m m u n i c a t io n s k i l ls a r e r e q u i r e d . P r o f i c i e n c y w i t h A d o b e A c r o b a t , M i c r o s o f t E x c e l , M i c r o s o f t P o w e r P o i n t , a n d M i c r o s o f t W o r d a p p l i c a t io n s is r e q u i r e d . 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B o x 3 0 1 8 A n n A r b o r , M l 4 8 1 0 6 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED C O O R D IN A T O R - S c h e d - u le , p r e p a r e , r e v i e w , a n d r e p o r t c o s t s f o r 3-5 lo c a l in s t a l le r s ; c o o r d in a t e n o n - lo c a l in s t a l l s . C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e a n d E x c e l s k i l ls a m u s t . P r e f e r a m in im u m 2 y e a r b u s i n e s s d e g r e e . N e g o t i a b l e s a l a r y 8 b e n e f i t s . T o a p p ly , s e n d r e s u m e t o h r @ c r e a t i v e w i n d o w s . c o m E-MAIL YOUR FREEBIE ADS TO fr»eble8@annarbornews.coni Receptionist R a i n b o w R e h a b i l i t a t io n C e n t e r s , a l e a d e r in t h e f i e ld o f b r a in in ju r y r e h a b i l i t a t io n , is s e e k in g a f u l l- t im e R e c e p t io n i s t t o jo in o u r f r i e n d l y a n d b u s y r e c e p t io n t e a m ! T h e h o u r s f o r t h i s p o s i t io n a r e M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r id a y 8 :3 0 a m - 5 :3 0 p m . 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S t u d e n t o k . s u p e r a s s i s t a n t s e a r c h @ y a h o o . c o m MASTER BLACK BELT ^ B R A Z EWA Y Brazeway, Inc., a leading extruder of aluminum tubing and manufacturer of fabricated heat transfer components for the refrigeration, air conditioning and automotive industries, has an immediate opening for a Six Sigma Master Black Belt at our Adrian, Michigan facility. Responsibilities - Mentor and coach Six Sigma Belts and support project implementation, with a “ roll up the sleeves” approach to problem solving and the ability to motivate others to succeed. Responsible for planning and supporting training sessions across multiple facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, and maintaining certification standards for all Belts. Identify key opportunities and maintain projects that drive customer satisfaction and optimize overall company performance. Project Leadership that provides active and aggressive leadership in problem solving efforts on key projects to improve quality, reduce cost, waste, and/or improve cycle time. Requirements - Bachelor Degree with at least 5 years of significant business and technical experience. Completion of Master Black Belt certification program required. The ability to apply the methodologies to manufacturing, engineering and transactional business processes, with demonstrated skills as Mentor and coach of Six Sigma Belts in support of project implementation. Strong commitment to a team environment. Excellent communication, people, computer and written skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Brazeway offers excellent career growth potential, a progressive work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits. Qualified candidates should send a resume to: BRAZEWAY, INC. Human Resource Department P.O. Box 749, Adrian, Ml 49221 DeoDle@brazewav.com Fax: 517.263.6416 W W W . B R A Z E W A Y . 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M a n n i n g , T o w n s h i p C le r k , P .O . B o x 5 7 6 , W h i tm o r e L a k e , M l 4 8 1 8 9 . E O E _______________ B U Y E R - S o l e p o s i t io n : M a in t a in 8 n e g o t ia t e p r i c in g , f i n d n e w v e n d o r s , c a l c u l a t e 8 p r o c e s s p u r c h a s e o r d e r s , m o n i t o r g o o d s r e c e ip t 8 in v o i c i n g f o r lo c a l r e t a i l f i rm . P r io r e x p e r i e n c e r e q u i r e d , b u s in e s s d e g r e e p r e k r r e d . B e n e f i t s 8 n e g o t i a b l e s a la r y . S e n d r e s u m e s t o : h r @ c r e a t i v e w i n d o w s . c o m C O N S U M E R F I N A N C I A L C O U N S E L O R / P A Y E E W i l l a s s i s t c l i e n t s in b u d g e t / f in a n c ia l p la n n in g , 8 o t h e r a r e a s . B S W is d e s i r e d , c o m p u t e r s k i l ls r e q u i r e d . E x p e r i e n c e d w o r k in g w i t h p e r s o n s w v a r io u s d i s a b l i l i t i e s . S a l a r y $ 2 3 k + B e n e f i t s . S e n d c o v e r le t t e r a n d r e s u m e t o : m a p p a y e e @ a m e r i t e c h . n e t Contract Specialist Real Estate and Mitigation D u c k s U n l im i t e d , In c . , t h e c o n t i n e n f s le a d e r in w e t l a n d s a n d w a t e r f o w l c o n s e r v a t io n is s e e k in g a C o n t r a c t S p e c i a l i s t t o b e lo c a t e d in A n n A r b o r , M l . M u s t b e h ig h l y o r g a n iz e d , 8 d e t a i l o r ie n t e d w i t h e n v i r o n m e n t a l 8 r e a l e s t a t e c o n t r a c t e x p e r i e n c e . In c u m b e n t w i l l a s s i s t w i t h t h e d e l i v e r y o f o u r o r g a n iz a t io n 's w e t l a n d m i t ig a t io n a n d c o n s e r v a t io n la n d s s t r a t e g ie s . D u t i e s in c lu d e d r a f t in g c o n t r a c t s 8 a m e n d m e n t s , r e v i e w in g a n d e d i t in g d e e d s , c o o r d in a t in g w i t h le g a l , c o n t r a c t 8 a c c o u n t i n g d e p a r tm e n t s , a s s i s t in g w i t h s u b c o n t r a c t o r s 8 p r i v a t e l a n d o w n e r c o r r e s p o n d e n c e a n d c o o r d i n a t io n , d e v e l o p , c o m p i l e a n d m a in t a in p r o j e c t f i le s , s u p p o r t in f o rm a t io n 8 o v e r s e e r e c o r d m a n a g e m e n t f o r w e t l a n d m i t ig a t io n 8 la n d p r o t e c t io n p r o j e c t s , a n d o t h e r d u t ie s . M u s t h a v e e x p e r i e n c e r e a d in g 8 r e v i e w in g c o n t r a c t d o c u m e n t s , f a m i l i a r i t y w i t h c o m m o n w e t l a n d 8 r e a l- e s t a t e t e rm i n o l o g y 8 c o n c e p t s , 8 e x c e l l e n t M i c r o s o f t O f f i c e s k i l ls . A B a c h e l o r s D e g r e e is r e q u i r e d . P a r a le g a l C e r t i f i c a t e d e s i r e d . T o a p p l y , p l e a s e s e n d r e s u m e 8 c o v e r le t te r , in c lu d in g s a l a r y r e q u i r e m e n t s b y D e c e m b e r 7, 2 0 0 7 t o : D o n n a G ib b s , D u c k s U n l im i t e d . In c . , 1 2 2 0 E i s e n h o w e r P la c e , A n n A r b o r , M l 4 8 1 0 8 , d g i b b s @ d u c k s . o r g . N o c a l l s p le a s e . D u c k s U n l im i t e d is a n e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t y e m p l o y e r M / F /D / V . Lead Medical Biller P l a n n e d P a r e n t h o o d h a s a n im m e d i a t e o p e n in g f o r a F T M e d i c a l B i l l in g L e a d . E x p e r i e n c e d in e l e c t r o n i c s u b m i s s io n s , r e j e c t io n s , v e r i f i c a t i o n s . C P T C o d in g , M I S Y S a n d O B G y n b i l l in g e x p e r i e n c e p r e f e r r e d . E x c e l l e n t c o m p e n s a t i o n 8 b e n e f i ts . 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M S W a n d 2 y e a r s e x p e r i e n c e w o r k in g w i t h c h i ld r e n r e q u i r e d . T h i s p o s i t io n w i l l / c o u ld b e a f u l l- t im e r o le w h i l e a s t a f f p e r s o n is o n m a t e r n i t y le a v e . S e n d r e s u m e s t o S O S C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s , 101 S o u t h H u r o n , Y p s i la n t i , M l 4 9 1 9 7 , o r e -m a i l t o m i c h a e lw @ s o s c s . o r g o r f a x t o 7 3 4 - 4 8 5 - 8 7 3 9 . w w w . s o s c s . o r g E O E . in i.ciovme Everything Michigan Manager Corporate Wellness Programs - Flint H e a l t h P l u s o f M i c h ig a n h a s a n e x c e l l e n t o p p o r t u n i t y f o r a n in d i v i d u a l t o jo i n o u r p r o g r e s s i v e m a n a g e d c a r e o r g a n iz a t io n . S u c c e s s f u l c a n d id a t e m u s t h a v e a B a c h e l o r ' s d e g r e e in H e a l t h P r o m o t io n , H e a l t h E d u c a t i o n , P u b l i c H e a l t h o r r e la t e d f i e ld . M u s t a l s o h a v e f i v e y e a r s o f p r o g r e s s i v e e x p e r i e n c e in d e v e l o p m e n t a n d im p l e m e n t a t io n o f C o r p o r a t e H e a l t h P r o m o t io n , a n d t h r e e y e a r s p r o v i d in g c o o r d in a t in g a n d im p l e m e n t in g H e a l t h P r o m o t io n a t t h e w o r k s i t e , in c lu d in g h e a l t h s c r e e n in g a n d h e a l t h r is k a s s e s s m e n t m a n a g e m e n t . A s w e l l a s , t w o y e a r s m a n a g e m e n t e x p e r i e n c e , a n d o n e y e a r o f d e s ig n a n d im p l e m e n t a t io n o f e m p l o y e r in c e n t i v e b a s e d w o r k s i t e w e l ln e s s p r o g r a m s . A p p l y t o : H e a l t h P l u s o f M i c h ig a n H u m a n R e s o u r c e D e p a r t m e n t R e : M g r , C o r p W e l l P r o g J o b C o d e : A A N P .O . 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M a i l y o u r r e s u m e , a u d io s a m p l e s 8 w r i t in g s a m p l e s o f y o u r w o r k t o : W H M I O p e r a t io n s M a n a g e r R e e d K i t t r e d g e , P .O . B o x 9 3 5 H o w e l l , M l 4 8 8 4 4 . E m a i l s w i l l n o t b e a c c e p t e d . W H M I is a n e q u a l o p p o r t u n i t y e m p lo y e r . Please recycle. We do. We are proud of our recycling efforts and dedication to a heaithier environment. The newsprint used to print The Livingston Community News contains recycied fiber. The percentage of fiber goes weil beyond industry standards. Our newsprint waste is recycied and ail of our newsprint cores are returned to the manufacturers. The metal plates used in our printing process are all recycled. In addition, all of our colored ink is soy-based and we encourage the purchase of office products made from recycied products. We also participate in a successful internal recycling program. 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S u c c e s s f u l c a n d id a t e w i l l h a v e a p r o v e n t r a c k r e c o r d o f s u c c e s s f u l 8 in n o v a t i v e p r o g r a m m a n a g e m e n t , d e v e lo p m e n t , g r a n t w r i t i n g 8 e n t r e p r e n e u r s h ip . E x c e l l e n t w r i t t e n 8 o r a l c o m m u n i c a t io n s k i l ls a r e a m u s t . S a l a r y r a n g e : $ 6 5 K - $ 7 5 K + e x c e l l e n t b e n e f i t p a c k a g e . P l e a s e s e n d r e s u m e 6 c o v e r le t t e r t o : M P H I , H R D e p t , 2 4 3 6 W o o d l a k e C i r c le , S t e 3 0 0 , O k e m o s , M l 4 8 8 6 4 . h r @ m p h i . o r g . A A / E O E e m p l o y e r PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR ' T h e W i l l i a m D a v id s o n In s t i tu t e s e e k s t e a m m e m b e r w i t h s u p e r b w r i t i n g s k i l ls t o p r o v id e a d m in s u p p o r t f o r o u r D e v e l o p m e n t C o n s u l t in g S e r v i c e s t e a m . 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T h e r a p e u t i c k n o w l e d g e a n d e x p e r i e n c e t r e a t in g a y o u n g a d u l t p o p u l a t io n w i t h a b r o a d r a n g e o f d e v e l o p m e n t a l i s s u e s a n d m a jo r p s y c h o lo g i c a l p r o b l e m s is n e c e s s a r y . E x p e r i e n c e in c r i s i s m a n a g e m e n t , w i l l in g n e s s a n d a b i l i t y t o w o r k w i t h in a b r ie f t h e r a p y m o d e l , d e m o n s t r a t e d s e n s i t i v i t y t o m u l t i c u l t u r a l i s s u e s a n d a n a b i l i t y to r e la t e t o d i v e r s e a n d u n d e r - r e p r e s e n t e d p o p u la t io n s , a n d e x c e l l e n t p r e s e n t a t io n s k i l ls a r e a l s o n e c e s s a r y . E x p e r i e n c e in a c o l l e g e o r u n i v e r s i t y c o u n s e l in g s e r v i c e o r m e n t a l h e a l t h s e r v i c e is p r e f e r r e d . T o le a r n m o r e a b o u t E M U a n d t h e p o s i t io n o r t o a p p l y o n l in e f o r P o s t in g # P T S A 0 8 1 1, g o t o : w w w . e m i c h . e d u / jo b s / C o v e r le t t e r , r e s u m e a n d o t h e r s u p p o r t d o c u m e n t a t io n c a n b e a t t a c h e d t o t h e a p p l i c a t io n . M a t e r i a l s t h a t a r e f a x e d . E - m a i le d o r s e n t b y U . S , m a i l t o e i t h e r H u m a n R e s o u r c e s o r C o u n s e l in g S e r v i c e s w i l l n o t b e c o n s id e r e d . E M U is a n E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y / A f f i rm a t i v e A c t io n E m p l o y e r a n d E d u c a t o r t h a t is s t r o n g l y c o m m i t t e d t o a c h i e v in g e x c e l l e n c e t h r o u g h c u l t u r a l d i v e r s i t y . 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P r e f e r r e d a p p l i ' c a n t s w i l l h a v e k n o w l e d g e o f K - 1 2 e d u c a t io n a l s y s t e m 8 p u b l i c h e a l th c o n c e p t s 8 M a s t e r s d e g r e e in p u b l i c h e a l th o r c l o s e l y r e la t e d h e a l th d e g r e e . M u s t h a v e e x c e l le n t c o m m u n i c a t io n s k i l ls , a b i l i t y t o m a n a g e m u l t i p le p r e f e c t s 8 b e a s e l f - s t a r t e r . S a l a r y r a n g e : $ 3 6 K - $ 5 8 K + b e n e f i t s , p o s i t io n s b a s e d in L a n s in g . P l e a s e s e n d r e s u m e 8 c o v e r le t t e r t o : M P H I , H R M g r . , 2 4 3 6 W o o d l a k e C i r c le , S t e 3 0 0 , O k e m o s , M l 4 8 8 6 4 . h r @ m p h i . o r g . 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E O E S U B S T A N C E A B U S E / M E N T A L H E A L T H C O O R D I N A T O R M i c h ig a n A b i l i t y P a r t n e r s s e e k s a p e r s o n w h o w i l l f a c i l i t a t e w e e k l y g r o u p m e e t in g s , p r o v id e In d i v i d u a l c o u n s e l in g a n d c o n d u c t a s s e s s m e n t s . M S W a n d C A C r e q u i r e d , p is s u b m i t r e s u m e 8 c o v e r le t t e r w s a la r y r a n g e t o :w i s h l e a d e r @ g m a i l . c o m Find it Here! m the classifieds. Dart Container of Michigan is a world leader in the manufacture of disposable polystyrene food service items. Our commitment to excellent customer service and outstanding quality combine to create an atmosphere of achievement, success and opportunity. T r a in in g S p e c ia i i s t Are you an experienced trainer looking for a new challenge? This fulltime 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 of 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 of 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 Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required along with ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the work 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 j for this position, please apply online at www.dart.jobs D a r t C o n t a i n e r - p o s i t i o n # 1 8 A 5 0 0 H o g s b a c k R o a d EOE M a s o n , M I T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N E W S F R ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 7 ,2 0 0 7 www.mlive.com/classifieds C L A S S IF IED S I C9 Absolute Best S e a s o n e d f i r e w o o d , $ 5 5 a f a c e C o r d . D e l i v e r y a v a i l a b l e . 7 3 4 - 4 2 4 - 0 6 1 1 . 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T J D a v i s : 5 1 7 - 8 6 1 - 1 0 8 7 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 M e r c u r y G r a n d M a r q u i s L S '9 2 , 9 5 K , 1 o w n e r , l ik e n e w , m u s t s e e $ 2 7 0 0 / b e s t 7 3 4 - 9 0 4 - 1 6 8 7 M E R C U R Y S A B L E 9 6 L IK E N E W .W I T H N E W T R A N S , T U N E U P , B R A K E S . L O A D E D S I L V E R 3 0 + M P G N IC E $ 2 4 9 5 .0 0 . (7 3 4 )4 1 7 - 1 6 4 9 . P o n t i a c S u n f i r e '9 9 $ 2 8 0 0 . F o r d E s c o r t $ 2 5 0 0 . M a z d a P r o t e g e $ 2 6 0 0 . S a t u r n '9 8 $ 2 5 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 9 - 4 4 3 3 T o y o t a C a m r y '9 4 - 1 4 0 K $ 2 5 0 0 . T o y o t a C o r o l l a '9 4 $ 1 5 0 0 . @ 7 3 4 - 6 0 4 - 0 8 9 9 . 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L o a d e d ! k e p r o c h n o w @ h o tm a i l . c o m , (7 3 4 )6 6 2 - 3 9 5 3 . W A N T E D T O B U Y Q u a l i t y u s e d b ik e s . C a m p u s S t u d e n t B ik e S h o p , 3 3 6 M a y n a r d S t . , A n n A r b o r 7 3 4 - 3 2 7 - 6 9 4 9 . Freebies Wanted L e a t h e r c o u c h / lo v e s e a t . (5 1 7 ) 5 4 6 - 2 6 9 9 Home Electronics A K C c h o c o l a t e la b s - s h o t s , w o r m e d , d e w s r e m o v e d , m a le s $ 4 0 0 . (7 3 4 )4 9 7 - 2 5 2 9 .______________ A K C G o ld e n R e t r i e v e r p u p s - H e a l t h c le a r e d , p a p e r s 8 k i t s , $ 3 5 0 e a (7 3 4 ) 6 3 5 - 1 2 5 1 L A P T O P , D V D p la y e r , C D p l a y e r , T V f o r s a le . (7 3 4 )4 8 7 - 3 0 8 6 . A K C G o l d e n R e t r ie v e r s - M e d iu m g o ld e n , b lo c k y h e a d s , n i c e b o n e . $ 6 0 0 R e a d y f o r C h r i s tm a s (9 8 9 ) 2 8 4 - 7 0 3 3 Household items G e n e r a l e l e c t r i c p o r t a b le d i s h w a s h e r - N a u t i lu s 2 m o n t h s o ld .U s e d 4 t im e s e x c c o n d $ 3 2 5 . g v b j r @ c o m c a s t . n e t , (7 3 4 )7 3 2 - 1 3 3 9 . H o m e O f f i c e F u r n i t u r e - H a w o r t h , U - s h a p e d d e s k , t a b l e , c a b in e t 8 c h a i r . $ 1 0 0 0 . 8 1 0 - 2 2 7 - 9 1 9 8 . L IK E N E W ! - S p o r t c r a f t M u l t iG a m e F o o s b a l l T a b l e .U s e d T w i c e !$ 2 5 0 / B e s t . (7 3 4 )3 4 1 - 9 2 2 9 . Machine, Tool and H e a v y Equipment A K C M in i P in s c h e r P u p p i e s . V e r y t in y 1 s t s h o t s 8 w o rm e d . $ 5 0 0 / b e s t . 7 3 4 - 4 7 5 - 0 0 5 8 A K C / O F A L a b r a d o r P u p - gie s , E n g l i s h c h a m p io n lo o d l in e s . $ 5 0 0 t a k in g D e p o s i t s 7 3 4 - 3 6 8 - 2 7 6 0 A la s k a n M a l a m u t e s p u p s R e a d y ! A K C r a i s e d in o u r h o m e (8 1 0 )8 9 5 - 6 3 5 5 w w w .m y m a l a m u t e s . c o m C a v a l i e r K in g C h a r le s P u p s - R e a d y f o r C h r i s t m a s s h o t s / w o rm e d $ 8 0 0 9 8 9 - 8 7 1 - 2 8 5 7 _________________ C a v a l i e r P u p p i e s - M a l e 8 w k s . M o t h e r A K A . C a l l (7 3 4 ) 6 9 7 - 2 3 1 8 M in i S c h n a u z e r s A K C , S a l t 8 p e p p e r , s i l v e r , s h o t s , t a i l s r e a d y f o r X m a s (8 1 0 ) 6 3 2 - 9 1 2 3 P o o d l e P u p p ie s - A K C , s i l v e r b a l l s o f f u r , b r e d f o r h e a l t h 8 t e m p e rm e n t . S h o t s . 7 3 4 - 4 3 3 - 1 5 5 0 . 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(5 1 7 ) 5 6 3 - 2 8 8 1 Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods B u i c k L u c e r n e C X L '0 8 - L e a t h e r , lo a d e d , 1 7 K , $ 2 1 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 4 8 4 - 0 8 4 9 . C A D I L L A C C T S '0 5 7 3 k m i le s , e x c e l l e n t c o n d , 1 o w n e r , f u l l y lo a d e d . $ 1 5 5 0 0 / b e s t 7 3 4 - 7 1 7 - 7 8 7 8 L ik e n e w A K - 4 7 S e m i A u t o w / t w o c l ip s e x t r e m e l y n i c e . $ 3 7 5 / b e s t . (9 8 9 )4 1 5 - 5 4 7 0 C A D I L L A C F L E E T W O O D B r o u g h a m '9 1 - G r e a t c o n d i t io n , r e c e n t t u n e u p , g a r a g e k e p t , w h i t e / b lu e $ 3 2 0 0 / b e s t .7 3 4 - 8 2 9 - 7 7 1 5 Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service K X 6 5 '0 4 E x c e l l e n t C o n d . M U S T S E L L $ 1 2 5 0 . (7 3 4 )3 2 3 - 5 5 0 6 . Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service P o l a r i s In d y 3 4 0 . '0 1- E x c e l l e n t c o n d . 1 0 0 0 m i t h u m b 8 h a n d w a rm e r s , e l e c t r i c s t a r t w / e x t r a s G a r a g e k e p t $ 1 8 5 0 (7 3 4 ) 4 7 5 - 0 2 8 9 tLUtomot/Vp C h e v y M a l ib u '0 3 - V 6 , C D , p o w e r , 6 0 K , m in t , $ 5 7 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 4 8 4 - 9 9 0 1 . F o r d C r o w n V i c L X '0 7 - A u t o , le a t h e r , 1 2 K , w a r r , $ 1 4 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 3 2 0 - 2 5 1 4 . F o r d E s c o r t Z X 2 '0 2 - A u t o , A / C , n e w b r a k e s , $ 4 6 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 4 7 6 - 1 4 7 6 G M C Y u k o n X L D e n a l i '0 2 - G o o d c o n d . , n e w t i r e s 8 b r a k e s , w e l l m a in t a in e d 9 0 K $ 1 6 ,5 0 0 / b e s t 7 3 4 - 4 7 6 - 1 6 3 1 __________________ H O N D A C R - V 9 7 - A W D , C D , A C , n e w e r t i r e s , b r a k e s 8 w h e e l s . N o r u s t . M e c h a n i c a l l y p e r f e c t . $ 6 2 5 0 . (7 3 4 )6 5 7 - 6 5 6 5 . H o n d a P i lo t '0 7 - 4 W D , L X , L O A D E D , 1 1 K m i . , 2 y r . w a r r a n t y . S p o t l e s s ! L ig h t b lu e m e t a l l i c . $ 2 9 ,9 0 0 . (7 3 4 ) 9 9 6 - 9 4 9 9 H Y U N D A I S A N T A F E '0 4 - D a r k b lu e , e x e c e l l e n t c o n d i t io n , 3 2 ,0 0 0 m i le s . $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 2 - 5 4 8 2 . T O Y O T A 4 R U N N E R '0 3 - S p o r t , w e l l e q u ip e d , V 8 , 4 W D , n o n s m o k e r , g r e a t c o n d . 9 0 K m i . , 1 0 0 K w a r r $ 1 5 ,9 0 0 . 2 4 8 - 3 0 2 - 2 8 8 3 . I Trucks C H E V R O L E T S U B U R B A N L S '9 7 8 9 K m l , 4 W D , a u t o go o d c o n d i t io n . R e d / r a y c lo t h . A i r , r a d io / c a s s e t t e / C D , c r u i s e , p o w e r s e a t s / lo c k s / w i n d o w s , t o w p a c k a g e , $ 4 9 0 0 (7 3 4 )7 6 1 - 6 0 8 0 . Ford Escort '02 Z X 2 , s u n r o o f , 7 9 K m i , $ 4 7 0 0 . (7 3 4 ) 9 9 6 - 2 0 0 2 F o r d F o c u s '0 0 4 - d r , 6 7 K , $ 4 ,6 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 9 - 4 4 3 3 . 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Y O R K I E S F O R C H R I S T M A S ! ! O n l y o n e a d o r a b l e f e m a l e le f t ! P a p e r s , s h o t s , d e c l a w s . C h a m p io n b lo o d l in e . R e a d y 1 2/1 8. 8 1 0 2 7 5 - 5 2 0 0 . Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables E N G B U L L D O G P U P P I E S A K C P e t Q u a l 3 G i r l s b u l ld o g s 4 y o u r h o m e . c o m $ 1 ,4 0 0 . {7 3 4 )6 4 6 - 3 6 3 0 . H O R S E T R A I L E R - 1 9 9 7 S u n d o w n e r g o o d c o n d i t io n , s i ig h t i y u s e d . $ 5 K . (7 3 4 ) 4 2 9 - 6 0 7 6 Antique and Classic Vehicles Auto Dealer Directory Auto Financing and Insurance Automotive, Miscellaneous Automotive Sendees 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 F o r d T a u r u s S E '0 2 - A u t o , A / C , C D , p o w e r , 5 0 K , $ 6 5 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 8 2 7 - 9 7 0 0 . F o r d T a u r u s S E L '0 6 S i l v e r 2 5 K , A B S , $ 1 0 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 4 7 4 - 6 3 7 0 G M C Y u k o n X L '01 1 2 7 k m i le s , b la c k , n e e d s t ic , b e l o w B lu e B o o k $ 7 2 5 0 7 3 4 - 7 4 1 - 4 7 7 4 Vans and Buses Import Automobiles L a n d f o r L e a s e - 2 3 a c r e s w / 8 0 x 1 2 0 b a r n f a c i l i t y . P i n c k n e y a r e a . (7 3 4 ) 8 7 8 - 6 5 8 7 R I D I N G L E S S O N S D r e s s a g e , E n g l i s h , f o r s h o w / p l e a s u r e . 7 3 4 - 9 9 5 - 0 0 9 2 G e rm a n S h e p h e r d A K C , p u p s . Im p o r t e d , o b e d i e n c e . s e a r c h 8 r e s c u e l in e s . C h r i s tm a s r e a d y . $ 7 0 0 U p 2 4 8 - 6 2 8 - 7 6 6 4 G o l d e n d o o d l e P u p s , , O F A , s h o t s , v e t c h e c k e d , g u a r a n t e e d . V i e w a t w w w .w i n d m e r e k e n n e l s . c o m . 9 8 9 - 8 6 5 - 6 4 0 8 G o ld e n L a b r a d o o d l e P u p s f e m a l e 8 m o L o v e s k id s 8 p e t s $ 1 5 0 . 7 3 4 - 9 4 5 - 6 8 7 1 G o ld e n R e t . A K C C H - l in e , 2 9 y e a r s , b o r n r e c e n t l y , d e w s / s h o t s . $ 6 5 0 . W i l l h o ld f o r C h r i s tm a s w / d e p . 7 3 4 - 2 4 2 - 6 0 6 5 . We are proud to use recycled newsprint Shopsmart! Smart shoppers turn to The Livingston community News to find all the shopping bargains. Call 734-994-NEWS or 1-800-589-6397 to subscribe. THF. IJVINGjrrON COMMUNITY NEWS Budget Wheels, I Under $3,000 A C U R A L E G E N D L S '8 8 6 6 .0 0 0 a c t u a l m i , 2 d o o r , a u t o , g o o d c o n d i t io n , $ 2 5 0 0 . (7 3 4 ) 6 4 9 - 4 7 8 5 . 2 0 C a r s U n d e r $ 3 ,0 0 0 F in a n c l n g / F IA V o u c h e r s 7 3 4 - 4 8 4 - 0 5 0 8 F O R D F - 2 5 0 '9 0- 4 x 4 w / b la d e , V 8 , a u t o , 9 6 K m i le s , $ 2 0 0 0 / b e s t 7 3 4 - 4 7 5 - 2 8 1 3 F O R D P R O B E 9 2 1 4 5 .0 0 0 m i le s . C a r is in f a i r c o n d i t io n , p a in t / c le a r c o a t is in n e e d o f T L C , n e e d s e x h a u s t , h a s o t h e r i s s u e s b u t r u n s w e l l . $ 6 0 0 O B O (7 3 4 )4 7 6 - 6 2 4 9 ._______________ G e o P r i s m '9 0 1 2 7 K m i . , r u n s e x c . $ 1 1 0 0 / O B O . (8 1 0 ) 3 9 7 - 7 0 7 8 G M C S u b u r b a n S L T '9 3 - 4 x 4 , n e w e r t i r e s 8 b r a k e s , g o o d c o n d . $ 3 5 0 0 . (7 3 4 ) 5 7 2 - 8 9 2 8 H o n d a A c c o r d C o u p e E X '0 4 - L o a d e d , r o o f , 2 2 K , $ 1 4 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 3 2 0 - 2 7 5 2 . H o n d a A c c o r d E X '0 4 - V 6 , le a t h e r , r o o f , 2 9 K , $ 1 5 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 4 7 4 - 6 3 7 0 H o n d a C i v i c '0 1 - G r e e n , g r a y in t e r io r , a u t o , L X , m in t c o n d i t io n . $ 5 8 0 0 . D e a r b o r n (3 1 3 ) 7 9 0 - 1 3 3 6 L E X U S L S 4 3 0 2 0 0 3 2 2 ,3 0 0 m i , 4 d o o r , a u t o , e x c e l l e n t c o n d i t io n , $ 3 3 ,0 0 0 . (7 3 4 )9 4 4 - 5 0 7 8 . N i s s a n S e n t r a G X E '0 1 - A u t o , a i r , 6 0 K , $ 5 9 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 9 - 4 4 3 3 . S A A B 9 3 S E T u r b o '0 2 5 2 0 0 0 m i le s , e x c e l l e n t -1-4-c o n d i t io n . S p o r t s P a c k a g e , lo a d e d - h e a t e d le a t h e r s e a t s , a i r , a la rm , a l lo y w h e e l s , r a d io / C D , c r u i s e c o n t r o l , s u n / m o o n r o o f , $ 1 2 ,9 0 0 O B O (7 3 4 )4 7 6 - 7 4 4 4 T o y o t a C a m r y S E '0 7 - L o a d e d , s u n r o o f , 2 0 K , $ 1 8 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 3 2 0 - 2 7 5 2 . C h e v y V e n t u r e '9 9 E x t . , 7 8 K , $ 3 9 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 9 - 4 4 3 3 . F o r d E c o n o l i n e '0 2 T u s c a n y c o n v e r s io n , 3 6 K h a n d i c a p p e d e q u ip p e d . $ 1 3 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 2 - 8 6 7 0 F o r d E x p lo r e r E d d i e B a u e r '0 6 4 x 4 , 2 5 K , r o o f $ 1 7 ,5 0 0 , 7 3 4 - 3 2 0 - 2 5 1 4 T O Y O T A S i e n n a '0 1 - 1 2 2 K m i , F W D , A / C w / r e a r a i r , a l l p o w e r , C D , d u a l f r o n t a i r b a g s , A B S . $ 6 9 5 0 . 7 3 4 - 9 9 4 - 5 0 6 0 Vehicles Wanted AACHEN AUTO C a s h p a id u p t o $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 . B u y i n g r u n n in g , r e p a i r a b le , w r e c k e d o r ju n k v e h i c l e s . F r e e t o w in g . w rw w . a a c h e n a u t o . c o m 663-4388 484-0508 A d v a n c e H 8 W T o w i n g - T o p $ P a i d f o r ju n k c a r s . F r e e t o w in g . 7 d a y s , 7 am - 8 p m . 7 3 4 - 2 2 3 - 5 5 8 1 T O Y O T A C O R O L L A L E '0 1 - 4 d o o r , a l l p o w e r , a u t o , a i r , s t e r e o , 5 1 K , $ 5 8 0 0 . (7 3 4 ) 3 2 0 - 0 7 6 9 . V O L V O S 6 0 '0 4 - S i l v e r , le a t h e r , 3 0 K m l , w a r r a n t y $ 1 5 ,9 0 0 . 7 3 4 ^ 7 4 - 6 3 7 0 . V W B e e t l e '0 0 L e a t h e r , r o o f , 5 - s p d , $ 5 8 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 6 6 9 - 4 4 3 3 . ALWAYS BUYING JUNK CARS C A S H P A ID O p e n 7 D a y s D K T o w in g 7 3 4 - 3 6 8 - 5 0 8 8 SUVs C h e v y T r a i lb la z e r '0 5 - A u t o A / C C D p o w e r 6 0 K $ 9 ,5 0 0 . 7 3 4 - 3 2 0 - 2 5 1 4 ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER..... " Within a tew days of placing my ad in the classifieds I found a buyer for my PC." The Dally Bargains ■ 'The sweet spot" Jen R, Brighton Fill openings for food service, clerical, part time help, domestic employment and more. 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ABS. luatlier, nioonroo£ sUov*. HONDA CERTIFIED 7 YR/IOOK TvV^ANTY. $ 1 Q , Q Q 0 A u t o D i r e c t o r y „ NEW AND USED CARS j TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/annarbornews iCall (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. ^RATES'......... ” ~ I 3 lines, 30 days — $152 ! 3 0 x The Ann Arbor N ew s , 4x FFF, 4 x TV WEEK, 4 x Livingston Community N ew s ^ - r W T t i ‘04 AUDI A4 - Silver, 46K, AWD, ABS, leather, moon, certified, loaded............. '99 AUDI A6 AVANT- Blue, 142K, AWD, ABS, leather, moon........................... ‘05 FORD MUSTANG - Blue,41K,CD, alloys & more...................................... ‘03 FORD TAURUS SE - Gold, 52K, FWD, alloys ............................................. ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX - White, certified, 44K, auto, FWD, ABS. moon, alloys ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX - Gray,43K, certified, 5 spd., ABS, moon, alloys........ '01 HONDA ACCORD LX - Green, 114K, auto, FWD, CD.................................. ‘05 HONDA ACCORD LX ■ SUver, 22K, certified, auto, FWD, ABS, ‘04 HONDA CR-V EX - Black, 40K, certified, 4WD, auto, moonroof, alloys ‘03 HONDA CIVIC LX - Maroon, 50K, auto, FWD,certified. ‘05 HONDA CIVIC LX - Certified, 42K, silver, auto, FWD ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY F.X - Silver, 46K, auto, FWD, ABS, alloys, certified '04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX - Gray, 47K, auto, FWD, ABS, certified, alloys ‘03 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT - Blue, V6, FWD, ABS. moonroof. alloys . ‘03 MAZDA 6i - Silver, auto, FWD, sport pkg., moon, alloys.............. ‘03 MAZDA 6s - Gray,66K, ABS, 5 spd., FWD, alloys......................... ‘97 MAZDA PROTEGE ES - Tan, 116K, auto, moonroof. FWD............. ‘03 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 - Blue, 58K, auto, FWD, moon, alloys........... ‘01 SATURN L200 - Maroon, 104K, auto, FWD. A/C........................... ‘03 SATURN VUE SPORT - Black, auto, AWD, ABS. alloys.................. ‘04 VW GTI- Silver, 5 speed, 45K, FWD, moon, alloys, certified.......... ‘05 VW JETTA GL - 32K, gray, certified, 5 speed, ABS. FWD.............. ‘05 VW JETTA GL - SUver, 65K, auto, FWD, ABS, certified.................. ‘03 VW lETTA GL - SUver, 21K,certified,auto, FWD. ABS.................. ‘03 VW JETTA GU - Gray,71K,FWD,6 spd.,certitied.Ieather.ABS ... ‘02 VW JETTA GLS - Black, 65K, auto, FWD, moon, alloys-ABS.......... . $11,990 . $10,990 . Sll,990 J4,890 . $11,990 S6,990 .$13,990 . $16,990 . SI 4,860 . $12,990 . $13,990 . $14,990 . $12,490 ® ............. A C U R A A n n A r b o r A u t o m o t i v e A c u r a , H y u n d a i , K ia M i t s u b i s h i , N i s s a n 6 6 3 - 7 7 7 0 a n n a r b o r a u t o m o t iv e . c o m GOOD A u d i H o w a r d C o o p e r A u d i H o n d a / P o r s c h e / V W 2 5 7 5 S . S t a t e . 7 6 1 - 3 2 0 0 0 I M s re e t ls k H s iw : I A N N A R B O R I M P O R T S B M W 8 0 0 - 5 6 1 - 2 9 6 9 M e r c e d e s 8 0 0 - 8 9 7 - 2 3 7 4 C H n V B L . B R B R IG H T O N C H R Y S L E R D O D G E J E E P G r a n d R i v e r , E o f U S - 2 3 H o m e o f R e a l i t y D e a l s 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 4 1 0 0 C U E T E R C h r y s l e r - J e e p ■ D o d g e 2 4 4 8 W a s h t e n a w 4 3 4 - 2 4 2 4 O v e r 1 0 0 u s e d _________ c a r s in s t o c k _________ L A F O N T A IN E C H R Y S L E R D O D G E J E E P 7 3 4 - 4 2 9 - 9 4 3 1 V I L L A G E M O T O R S A L E S C h r y s l e r - D o d g e - J e e p 7 3 4 - 4 7 5 - 8 6 6 1 F I S C H E R H O N D A 7 3 4 - 4 8 3 - 0 3 2 3 1 5 E . M i c h ig a n H o w a r d C o o p e r H o n d a V W / P o r s c h e / A u d i 2 5 7 5 S . S t a t e . 7 6 1 - 3 2 0 0 LEXUS O F A N N A R B O R 5 9 0 A u t o M a i ! D r . 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News December 07, 2007 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 2007-12-07 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4457">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to December 07, 2007 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, DECEMBER 14, 2007 Season traditions ........... www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews b PHOTO: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dan and Karen Redilla of the Piety Hill neighborhood in Howell stand with their 3-foot-tall holiday bulb. Dan Redilla rescued the bulb from a trash bin a decade ago. Lights so bright Enthusiasts' outdoor holiday displays are treats to families, passers-by BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Li\fingston , Community News Similar to the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae, Christmas enthusiasts far and near are topping off their seasonal spirit with festive decorative lighting. For some people, it’s a family tradition, and putting out the Christmas lights marks the beginning of a wonderful time to share with family, friends and neighbors. Christmas light displays make the season more festive not only for those who light the lights, but for Kathleen Hilbert, of Howell, shows her Christmas display of Santa with elves. those driving by. Dan and Karen Redilla, of Howell’s Piety Hill neighborhood, are proud of their light display at 321 Lake St. Complete with a Rudolph, sleigh and Santa, the 1910 Victorian home is decked out in garland, bows and hundreds of twinkling lights, but the brightest spots in their display are the two three-foot-tall holiday bulbs Dan rescued from a metro-Detroit trash bin a decade ago. Known as Dan’s Bulbs, because Karen really doesn’t care for them and tries every year to keep her husband from putting them up, the giant decorations are a point of pride for him. “I put them up every year,” he said while his wife was rolling her eyes behind him. The couple spend the weekend before the city’s annual Fantasy of Lights event decorating their home for the friends and family that will visit. Ju st down the street on 619 Roosevelt St., Fred and Julie Linahan SEE LIGHTS, A2 Firefighters show holiday trees are highly combustible It took only minutes for rooms to be engulfed in flames BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Connmunity News A Christmas tree fire can start frighteningly fast. Brighton Area Fire Department Fire Marshall Michael O’Brian vividly demonstrated the combustibility of holiday trees - real or artificial - last week at the Old US-23 fire station in Brighton Township. The Christmas tree safety presentation was ar- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton Area Fire Department firefighters conduct a safety presentation about the flammability o f Christmas trees. The department demonstrated the difference between fires with trees that were well watered and those that were not properly cared for. ranged in conjunction with the Southeastern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association - of which Brighton Area Chief Martin DeLoach is the president - and Southeastern Michigan Fire inspectors. “It was a great success, and showed some things people should be doing to make sure their holidays are safe,” DeLoach says. About 50 fire officials and media representatives were on hand. It only took a few minutes for four separate fires - involving both natural and artificial trees - to en- SEE TREE FIRE, A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Chris Page, the owner of American Graffiti Tattoos in Brighton, works on Tony Derwa's arm. The county is considering an ordinance to require such businesses to be licensed and set hygiene standards. Tattoo ordinance expected New county rules would set safety standards BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Livingston County is expected to shortly adopt an ordinance requiring licensing procedures and strict hygiene standards for tattoo parlors and body piercing studios. The purpose of the ordinance is to prevent infections from nonsterile needles and contaminated equipment and to keep better track of both permanent and temporary body art businesses in the county. Dianne McCormick, the Livingston County Health Department’s director of environmental health, says as far as she can determine, there are three known, permanent tattoo parlors in the county. She adds there are also “about three” beauty salons and spas that do cosmetic tattooing (permanent eyebrows and eyeliner) as part of their business. McCormick says there is no way to quantify how many people in Livingston County are getting tattoos. Chris Page, 49, owner of American Graffiti 'Tattoos in Brighton, agrees, although he says they are much more acceptable now than in the past, so more are getting them. “I started back in ’83 and back then it was one a day; now, it’s pretty much appointment only,” he says. “They’re all getting tattoos, the stigma is pretty much gone. I’m getting housewives, (auto company) executives, doctors, even a priest.” The local tattoo parlors are American Graffiti on West Grand River in Brighton, Eternal Tattoos near Howell and home-based Magic Touch Tattooing in Pinckney. South Lyon, just outside Livingston County in Oakland County, also has a couple. Page has been practicing the art of tattoo-making for 25 years. He learned the skill as an apprentice for Terry Welker of Brighton Township, owner of Eternal Tattoos at East Grand River and Chilson Road, just east of Howell Tattoo regulations Gov. Jennifer Granholm is expected to sign a bill regulating Michigan's body art industry. Under it, the state's 350 to 400 tattoo pariors and body piercing shops would have to: ■ Pay $500 for a first three-year license, renewable for $300 every three years. ■ Comply with federal blood-borne pathogen safety standards. ■ Use sterile needles and single-use ink. ■ Keep a confidential record of each person getting a tattoo, brand or body piercing. ■ Allow local health inspectors to visit at least once a year. A license couldn't be issued until the state sees inspection resuits. in Genoa Township. Welker owns a small chain of five tattoo shops, with headquarters at his Howell location. Welker also owns his own tattoo ink company. Eternal Ink, and is the organizer of the annual Motor City Tattoo Expo in Detroit. Welker and Page agree an ordinance is needed, and assisted in drafting the ordinance. “People are getting hepatitis and scarring, and if (the county and state) regulate it properly, people won’t get hurt,” he says. “(The proposed ordinance) is fair,” says Magic Touch owner Tim Evitts, the only person to comment at the public hearing. Although Evitts operates out of his home, he says he has very high standards. “My place complies already with most parts of the ordinance,” he says. Temporary tattoo parlors are regularly set up at plac- SEE TATTOO, A4 • INDEX Calendar B2 Livingston Life B1-4 Reai Estate & Building AS Retail Report A3 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Sports C l-2 Volunteers B4 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Final deadline for Citizen nominations is Monday We’re still looking for this year’s Livingston Citizen of the Year - the deadline is Monday - and you can help by sending in nominations. The goal with the award, sponsored by The Livingston Community News, is to shine a light on community service done by the many volunteers in Livingston Coimty. To help that process along, the award carries with it a $1,000 check to be given to the winner’s selected charity. We’re looking for people who have done something particularly noteworthy during the course of the past year. Provide us with the basic information and a brief commentary explaining why your nominee should be Livingston Citizen of the Year. Mail, hand deliver or e-mail us a letter describing how the nominee made the community better in 2007. 'Tell us how to contact you and the nominee. Send material to Citizen of the Year Award, 'The Livingston Community News, 420 W Main St., Brighton, MI 48116; e-mail: news(g) livingstoncommunitynews.com. INSIDE Changes in Howell School board moves elections to November; will fill latest vacancy Monday. A3 Shaken or stirred? Martini bar is latest downtown Brighton nightspot. A3 New ice rink? Howell DDA revises proposal for a downtown ice rink. Cl Winans Lake home has a tree that grows through the roof. B1 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 Generations team up to serve seniors at party Pinckney Key Club aids KiwanisClubat holiday celebration BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News The Hamburg Kiwanis Club has hosted a holiday party at the Hamburg Senior Center for so many years that no one remembers how it got started. This year’s festivities stand out, though, because the Kiwanians were joined for the first time by a younger generation of people eager to take on their creed of service to community by serving lunch to the nearly 165 senior citizens in attendance. “I’m really enjoying this,” said 15-year-old Sam Wilson, a Pinckney Community High School sophomore. “This really puts you in the holiday spirit, and it makes you feel good to know how much the seniors are enjoying this.” Wilson is one of about 27 Pinckney High students in the school’s Key Club, a Kiwanissponsored, student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. “These kids have such a fresh attitude,” said Hamburg Township’s Marty Redilla, the Kiwanis Club’s adviser to Pinckney’s Key Club. “They don’t get paid for this, but it’s priceless. It makes them feel good and it makes the seniors P K M i l j A' ^ 1 Members of Pinckney High's Key Club, Kayleigh Crawford, 15, left, and Nikki Wagner, 15, serve at the annual Hamburg Senior Center Christmas party hosted by the Hamburg Kiwanis Club. At left, club members Mika Perez, 15, left, and Danielle Karamon, 15, prepare to serve milk. feel good to have them here.” The Hamburg Kiwanis started the Key Club about sbc years ago. The group has done a canned-food drive, served as bell-ringers for the Salvation Army this holiday season and mentored and tutored younger students. “Some people write a check to help; other people like hands-on helping,” said Kitty Foyle, the Pinckney High teacher who acts as the school adviser to Key Club. “These kids are definitely hands-on.” Key Clubs exist on more than 5,000 high school campuses, primarily in the United States and Canada, according to Kiwanis International. “It sounds corny, but these kids are our future,” Redilla said. “You look at kids today and all the crap they watch on 'TV and listen to, and you have to believe if you get them involved in a good program like this, they are less likely to get involved with bad things.” Sophomore Mika Perez, 15, is following in her sister’s footsteps as Pinckney’s Key Club president this year. “I like this club,” she said. “I like doing these kind of things and being able to help people. It gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling.” The Key Club is ready and willing to take on other service projects in Pinckney schools and the Pinckney and Hamburg Township communities, Foyle said. Those interested in the group’s help should call Foyle at 810-225-5500. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2011. LIGHTS FROM A1 Decorators dress up insides of houses, too have their 1930s home and yard “lit up like a Christmas tree,” or in their case nine trees. Decorating inside and out is something the couple does annually “to try and make the days leading up to Christmas as festive as possible.” “I grew up celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas,” said Fred Linahan, “and I try to keep it up.” Julie Linahan, who also was raised in a family of holiday decorators, tackles the inside of the house with themed trees of birds, crystals, colors and more. Even three weeks before the “big day,” the couple had plans to add to their decor, which included four outdoor light displays, a porch wrapped in fresh evergreens and bows and a homemade north star Fred rigged to rise to treetop level above their portion of the Thompson Lake shoreline. “It gets bigger and better every year,” he said. “It’s just a matter of electricity and how creative you want to be.” Kathleen and Scott Hilbert, in the same subdivision at 419 N. Michigan Ave., are “known Fred Linahan rigs a homemade version of the North Star for their tree along the Thompson Lake shoreline in Howell. Below, Linahan with his wife, Julie, in front of their holiday lighting display. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY by their Santa” on the porch of their late 1800s home. The 4- foot-tall moving Santa is flanked by elves and a present in front. The display, which was bought for the family’s former farm on the west side of the state, was used in an annual holiday display open to the public. “It was part of our Fantasy House,” said Kathleen Hilbert, describing her memory of themed rooms at the Plank Road Farm during the 1960s and 1970s. “When we closed the farm in the mid-’70s, we had an auction sale. Everything sold except Santa and the elves.” When her family moved to Howell in 1989, the Christmas decor came too, and started to adorn her porch every year just before the Fantasy of Lights parade during Thanksgiving weekend. “It just fits so nice there,” she said. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at Ihumphrey® livingstoncommunitynew5.com or 810-844-2003. TREE FIRE FROM A1 Plug-in candles are a safer alternative gulf rooms that had been set up outdoors with thick, acrid smoke. The demonstration showed that an artificial tree will go up in flames nearly as quicldy as a real one. Where artificial trees are concerned, O’Brian says it’s important to be mindful that regardless of being touted as “flame-resistant,” the tree will still catch fire. “(Flame-resistant) doesn’t mean fireproof,” he says. O’Brian says every family should have an escape plan for fires and conduct periodic dress rehearsals. “A plan is only as good as it’s practiced,” he says. The best choice in minimizing the risk of a fire is an artificial tree, or a real tree that is fresh when bought. O’Brian cautions against getting a dry tree and says it’s best if people cut their own tree from a tree farm, rather than buying a pre-cut one, to ensure freshness. If buying a pre-cut tree, O’Brian recommends placing the thumb and forefinger on a branch and rubbing. If needles come off, the tree is too dry, he says. “Keep the tree watered - it depends on the size of the tree and humidity in the house,” agrees Hamburg Township Fire Marshal Dave Shumaker. The main thing, Shumaker says, is checking regularly to make sure there is water in the container under the tree. Another holiday danger is leaving lit candles in a room. “Don’t leave (candles) unattended,” O’Brian admonishes, adding the tree should be stationed a safe distance from any open flames. Battery-operated or plug-in candles - nowadays so realistic they can be mistaken for the real thing - are a “great alternative” to flame candles, O’Brian says. The National Fire Protection Association reports that in the three-year span of 2002- 2005, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 210 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees. The fires caused an average of 24 civilian deaths, 27 civilian injuries and $13 million in direct property damage per year. Electrical failures or malfunctions were involved in 48 percent of the home Christmas tree fires and 27 percent occurred because a heat source was too close to the tree. Tom Toien can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. IN BRIEF Brighton Schools to offer limited choice Brighton Area Schools will offer a limited Schools of Choice program for the second semester of the 2007-08 school year. There are limited openings in grades K-8 and in the magnet program for secondand third-graders. Applications are available at the Brighton Education and Community Center, 125 S. Church St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or at www. brightonareaschools.com. They must be returned no later then Jan. 16. Families will be notified of acceptance by Jan. 20. Details; 810-299-4040. Fowlerville DDA parking plan amendment OK'd The village council has approved the Fowlerville Downtown Development Authority’s plan amendment for a new downtown parking lot and infrastructure improvements. The Dec. 10 approval, made after a 15-minute public hearing, will allow the DDA to close on a $500,000 community development loan that will partially fund the $2.9 million project located in the northwest quadrant of downtown Fowlerville. The balance of the cost will be funded with municipal bonds that will be sold after another DDA plan amendment is approved in February. Livingston County Economic Development (Council Executive Director Fred Dillingham attended the meeting in his capacity as DDA administrator. “This has been a fasttrack project for a project of this magnitude even though it’s taken two years and the train is finally rolling down the track,” Dillingham said. Schools change tax collection for 2008 Howell Rec center expands hours to Saturdays ing CPR, building a pet first aid kit and recognizing an emergency. Classes will take place at the Chapter office, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., Howell at a cost of $35. The dog first aid class is from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 16; the cat first aid class is from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 23. Details: 517-546-0326 or www.liv-redcross. org. Community Alliance offers grant awards The Livingston County Community Alliance is announcing distribution of small grant awards for substance use awareness and prevention projects. These funds are available through revenue from the annual Run Drugs Out of Town Run. The overall purpose of the grants is to reduce adolescent use of alcohol, tobacco, and other addictive and harmful substances such as marijuana, inhalants and prescription drugs. Proposals may seek to reduce use through ra ising community awareness of use and to communicate prevention strategies and/ or to provide direct prevention programming to youth to prevent their future use. Proposals are due on Jan. 10. Requests for funding must be in writing and follow the Proposal Guidelines and Format. Applicants will be notified of funding by Jan. 25. For details call 517-545-5944. Oceola Township Application fee for licenses approved The Fowlerville Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously last week to collect 100 percent of the nonhomestead tax levy for summer 2008 taxes. This decision does not apply to residential property. Superintendent Ed Alverson said the measure is necessary in order to save up to $50,000 in interest on money borrowed to run the district until state funding is distributed in October. With the township’s re cent completion of a liquor control ordinance, trustees established an application fee of $1,500 for any person interested in receiving one of the township’s three onpremises liquor licenses. Owners of restaurants or bars would need to secure the license, which are closely monitored by the s ta te ’s Liquor Control Commission, before serving alcohol by the glass. Licenses are granted to municipalities based on population. At the same time. Township trustees were informed about two requests to sell packaged alcohol from developers at the corner of Latson Road and M-59. CVS drugstore and Oceola Village Market, planned for the intersection’s southwest and southeast corners, have petitioned the Michigan LCC for a permit to sell liquor, beer and wine from their stores. If approved, their petitions will not affect the township’s three licenses. Visitors to the Paul Bennett Recreation Center will have an extended opportunity to visit the building at 925 W. Grand River Ave. with the addition of Saturday hours. “Due to work schedules that take many of our residents outside of the county boundaries each day, we have found that individuals are not able to stop by in person and register for classes and ask questions at a time convenient for them,” according to Debbie Mikula, recreation director. Beginning Jan. 5, the building will be open from 9 a.m.-l p.m. every Saturday throughout the year. Livingston County Red Cross offers animal firs t aid The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer classes in dog and cat first aid in January. Topics covered include treating common ailments, aid for choking, perform- Pinckney Council approves DDA future plan A plan that will carry the Pinckney Downtown Development Authority’s revitalization efforts into the future has been approved by the village council. 'Trustee Bob Stone cast the only dissenting vote Dec. 10, saying he does not agree with the authority’s ability to acquire and sell property within its boundaries. Pinckney’s DDA district encompasses businesses and residences on M-36, County Road D-19 and Main Street from Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep to just west of Marion Street. DDAs are designed to correct and prevent deterioration and encourage historic preservation. They do this through tax increment financing, which allows a percentage of the taxes for any new construction in a DDA’s boundary to be captured and used for improvements in its district. Long-range projects in Pinckney’s new DDA plan include attracting new businesses, erecting signs that direct people to specific area locations and creating more downtown parking and nonmotorized connector trails to the Lakelands 'Trail. The group also will continue an improvement program that pays a 50 percent matching rebate or revolving loan of up to $3,000 to help residents or business owners in the DDA district improve their building facades. “The DDA board put a lot of work into this and did a good job explaining the DDA and the plan to the public,” said 'Trustee Barry White when moving to adopt the plan. The DDA operates on its own break-even budget, which is about $151,500 this year. The group operates independently but is governed by the Village Council. Fact-finding group on policing planned Officials from the village of Pinckney and Putnam Township will meet in the coming weeks to establish a committee to look into options for police services for both municipalities. The fact-finding group likely will be made up mostly of township and village residents, with minimal representation from township and village officials. There has been support in the past for a joint police force since Pinckney is part of Putnam Township and village residents also pay township taxes. Pinckney pays for its around-the-clock police service with about $364,000 from its general fund. Last June, township trustees approved a oneyear 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. Township Supervisor Ron Rau said the township’s prompting of the formation of this committee has nothing to do with being unhappy with Pinckney police coverage in the township. “We are very happy with the coverage,” Rau said. “I’ve heard many positive comments from people on the coverage we are getting in the township.” Contract awarded for asbestos work FUtureNet Group Inc. of Detroit has been awarded a $2,494 contract to remove asbestos floor tiles and one boiler gasket from Pinckney’s former Patterson Lake Products building. Asbestos abatement must take place before the old factory, which is owned by the village, can be demolished. Regal Recycling has offered to take down the building and clean up the site at no cost in return for being able to sell the scrap metal, said Village President Rebecca Foster. Discussions with the company continue, she said. The village hopes to turn the 70-acre site at South Howell Street and Patterson Lake Road into useful real estate. It bought the property in the late 1990s. An environmental study completed last spring found traces of cyanide, arsenic, chromium, cobalt, lead, nickel, zinc and chemicals used in metal degreasing, high-strength alloys and insecticides at the site. None of the chemicals were concentrated enough to prevent the village’s Department of Public Works from setting up offices in a pole barn and shed near the main factory building. 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. 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I r THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 A 3 9 apply for vacant Howell school board post r BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News Nine residents of the Howell Public Schools have put their names in for consideration to fill a vacancy left when school board trustee Dean Miller resigned in late November. The person appointed will be the fifth new board member to serve on the sevenmember panel in the past six months. The candidates will be interviewed and considered at a special meeting of the school board on Monday at 7 p.m. Applicants for Miller’s seat are: ■ Carolyn Arking of Oceola Township, a psychologist who applied for an opening on the board last spring. ■ Christopher Drake, an engineer who applied for a previous board post. ■ Debi Drick of Howell, who works for Michigan Habitat for Humanity and who had previously run for a Howell City Council seat. This is her first bid for a school board seat. ■ James Eshelman of Marion Township, an applications engineer and parent of two Howell High School graduates. This is his first try for a board seat. ■ Daniel Fondriest of Genoa Township, an engineer and father of four who ran unsuccessfully for the board in May and applied for other openings this year. ■ Kris Kauserud of Howell Township, a self-employed international business consultant and graduate of the district who had applied to fill previous vacancies. ■ Mark Michaels of Marion Township, a small business owner and an applicant for board openings this year. ■ James Pratt of Oceola Township, an inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration, who ran for the board in 2005 and 2006 and also applied to fill vacancies this year. ■ Dennis Kennedy of Howell, who works in purchasing and team-building at Ogihara America; he applied for a previous position on the board. Miller resigned his seat Nov. 28 for health and family reasons, according to school officials. He was appointed in June to fill a spot left vacant with the May resignation of Jeanne Clum. Ed Literski was elected to the board in May as the top vote-getter, and Michael Yenshaw and Kim Shumaker were appointed recently to replace Mary Jo Dymond and Sue Drazic, respectively. Both longtime trustees resigned their seats last fall. Other board members include veteran member Jeannine Pratt, who was re-elected to a second term last May, and trustees Wendy Day and Phil Westmoreland who were both elected to their posts in 2006. Westmoreland currently serves as the board president. Monday’s meeting will be at the school district’s administration offices, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. The offices are in the Freshman Campus building. Casey Hans can be reached a t chans@ livingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. M a r t in i b a r a n in v it in g s e t t in g Downtown Brighton's newest eatery offers a spot for groups small and large RETAIL REPORT BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Lindsay Palizzi had been juggling lots of changes lately. Until recently she was Lindsay Omstead, a former certified public accountant who later became the coordinator at River Birch Lodge in Hartland 'Township and then assistant manager at the Stonefire Bistro in Brighton. But her dream had always been to own and operate her own restaurant and bar. Today, not quite four months into her marriage to architect Nick Palizzi, she’s the owner of downtown Brighton’s latest night spot, the Downtown Main Martini Bar and Grille. The business opened last week in the former Beverly Raes space at West Main and West streets. Nick Palizzi was the architect on the project when he worked for Lindhout Associates of Brighton. He now helps his wife run their new business. The building imderwent a major renovation and it’s still not done. Lindsay Palizzi says the spacious, 3,000-square-foot basement - which will be available for private parties for up to 150 - will be Wished by the end of January. There also are some finishing touches to be completed on the exterior. “It’s pretty exciting to see this,” says Brighton Mayor Kate Lawrence. “With so many varieties of restaurants available, it’s more to offer the community and gets more people downtown,” Lawrence says. Lindsay Palizzi says the business is bringing in people JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,T>IE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Lindsay Palizzi is the owner of Brighton's latest night spot. The Downtown Main Martini Bar and Grille, which opened Dec. 7. who would not normally come to Brighton. “We had three or four large groups from West Bloomfield who came last weekend to celebrate birthdays,” she says. “We feel we’re really helping Brighton to be little more upscale, with a more professional demographic.” The restaurant has a seating capacity of 133 and the outdoor patio can seat another 66. “Elverybody’s been raving about the food,” she says. Among the entrees are salmon, scallops, veal parmesan and filet mignon, and there are myriad salads, soups and desserts, not to mention breads and 20 tapas available, including bruschetta, Mediterranean fruit platter and coconut chicken. The bar staff serves 70 different martinis, 180 domestic and imported bottled beers and eight draft beers. “The majority (of the martini varieties) are signature recipes that we compiled ourselves,” she says. In order to familiarize customers with the large variety of martinis, “samplers” can be ordered which consist of three, 3-ounce martinis, something she says is proving to be very popular with patrons. The bar portion features a computer-controlled, LEDlighted bar top that can create subtle gradations of lighting to establish any mood. Stainless steel accents - combined with the hardwood floors and other warm touches - give it an inviting ambiance. Original artwork adorning the walls is by James Fox, and the frames were done by Bonnie Palizzi, Nick Palizzi’s mother, owner of Designer’s Wall in Birmingham. The establishment has 35 employees and its executive chef is James McNulty, who comes from the Bay Pointe Country Club in Oakland County- The Palizzis are leasing the property from Brighton developer Mike Corrigan and hope to buy it someday. The martini bar’s Web site is www.downtownmain.com and Fox’s art work can be seen at www.jamesfox.com. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. a The Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. (734)433-5499 400 N. Main Street, Chelsea, MI (in the historic Clock Tower campus) Mon - Sat 1 0 -6 • Sun 12-5 School elections will move to November BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News In the future, elections in the Howell Public Schools will be in November, in even years. The school board this week unanimously approved moving elections finm May to the November general election, beginning next year. 'The change is expected to save the district about $30,000 per election. Formerly held in June, school elections were moved after state election laws mandated that local municipalities, not school districts, run elections. Officials said elections used to cost about $5,000 each. Assistant Superintendent for Business Rick Terres said with the change, the cost of the election will be spread out over many local governments, such as Livingston County and the townships, which elect officials every four years, plus millage and other ballot proposals, at the time of the general election. If the elections continued to be in the spring, there would be few, if any, municipalities to share the cost. Likewise, with odd-year fall elections, the school district would have only one local gov- W h o 's u p , w h e n Here is a look at which seats on the Howell Board of Education will be filled in the first two November school elections: November, 2008 ■ Newest appointee. ■ Kim Shumaker. ■ Michael Yenshaw. November, 2010 ■ Wendy Day. ■ Edwin Literski. ■ Jeannine Pratt. ■ Phil Westmoreland. ernment, the city of Howell, with which to split the cost Had the boarf done nothing, school elections would have remained in May, since a new state election law doesn’t take effect until 2009. Also, if the board had voted to have the elections in November of odd years, it would have extended the tlu^e newest seats by 18 months, rather than sfac months (from May to November). The three seats involve unexpired terms filled with people who were recently appointed - or will soon be named - by the board. The seats include Kim Shumaker’s and Michael Yenshaw’s, plus the seat formerly held by Dean Miller, who resigned Nov. 28 after serving five months. 'That seat is scheduled to be filled Monday. Parent Karen Langler said only two members should be elected at a time because of the heavy turnover that has recently plagued the board, leaving it with only a few members - Jeannine Pratt, President Phil Westmoreland and Wendy Day - with more than a modicum of experience. “There’s a lot of transition going on,” Langler said. High School government teacher Mark Oglesby was in favor of even-year elections in November. “You’re going to get a greater portion of the community (voting),” Oglesby said, asserting what he called “special interest groups” could control the elections if held in odd years, due to a lower voter turnout. “(There is) more cost-savings to moving to an even year rather than an odd year,” added Mark Michaels. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@lfvingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. W a t e i > ^ h e N a t u r a l ^ ^ ^ i t l i -=!:? 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David Gonzalez Suno and Eladio Simon Hernandez made their first trip away from their homes in Guatemala this month to spend a week here in a blossoming educational and cultural exchange program between their Mayan village of Santa Cruz la Laguna and Pinckney Community Schools. “We are so thanWul for the relationship that has been created,” said Suno in Spanish through interpreter Janet Mc- Dole, Navigator School’s assistant principal. “This is a great experience for everybody and we don’t want to lose it.” The collaboration of cultural and classroom lessons is part of Waves of Friendship, a program formed by the schools and the village about four years ago. This is the second year teachers fix)m both places LEANNE SMITH,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEVI/S David Gonzalez Suno, left, and Eladio Simon Hernandez, right, educators from a small Guatemalan village, were treated to an American dinner at Pinckney's Navigator School on Dec. 6. have spent time in each other’s schools. “Even though they speak virtually no English and I speak only a tiny bit of Spanish, I’ll start a lesson and they’ll pick up on what I’m doing and jump in and build on it,” said Navigator fifth-grade teacher Karen Diaz. “It’s wonderful.” Suno and Hernandez spent the week at Navigator and Country Elementary, helping Pinckney kids practice toeir Spanish and learn how to do math with Mayan numerals. “This is fun,” said 10-year-old Navigator fifth-grader Susan Slavik. “We get to speak more Spanish and we’re writing letters in Spanish for them to take back to their students.” Suno and Hernandez learned about computers and technology. “One of the best things is being able to see the advantages of technology,” Suno said. “When we learn it, we will be able to raise our level of technology and that will open up the world to our students.” Located on the shores of Lake Atitlan in the central highlands of Guatemala, Santa Cruz la Laguna’s 2,000 residents are connected to the rest of the world only by boat. This has limited progress in the village, but school enrollment is climbing, due in part to funds from the Amigos de Santa Cruz Foundation, the nonprofit group that helped connect Santa Cruz la Laguna and Pinckney. No matter how different their homes and lives may be, students are a lot alike and teachers face the same challenges. “The teachers here develop dynamic plans,” Hernandez said. “One of the best things for me is being able to take them back to our school and put them into practice.” Voght announces departure from Howell downtown board Coffeeshop owner to vie for DDA director post BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Nathan Voght has made his mark in Howell, as a board member of the city’s Main Street Program and Downtown Development Authority, a downtown business and property owner and as a resident. “I have a financial and emotional investment in Howell,” says the 35-year-old. So it is with some regret that he intends to leave his DDA board seat held since 2005. Citing more business and family obligations, he said it was time to shift focus. “I need to spend more time focusing on our small business,” he says. He also may be shifting his focus exclusively on Howell. Voght and his wife, Lorna Brennan, own Uptown Coffeehouse at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue in downtown Howell. They bought the building and opened the business in 2002 and have since enjoyed a growing clientele. Nathan Voght also works full time as a municipal planner for the city of Ypsilanti. But he has indicated he intends to apply for the fulltime position of Howell DDA director. “I’d been thinking about this for a couple of months,” said Voght, the group’s Design Committee chairman, “but I didn’t want to leave the board in a lurch.” Jeff Hansen will assume the chairman role. Voght’s resignation will be official next week, so the board can move forward with the hiring of a new DDA director. 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 the DDA director, with the position split equally. Citing his experience as a community planner, Voght says, “I would be able to bring a better perspective” of how a DDA operates. Vicki Hartman, president of the Howell Main Street Program and DDA board, agrees. Voght’s knowledge “could improve his chances for the DDA director’s job.” Touting “his hands-on experience,” Hartman said Voght knows “what the board goes through and what they need. It also helps that he already knows the people.” The new DDA director will oversee budget, economic development, regulatory compliance, urban design and marketing. He already has worked in some of those areas as “the key staff person to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals” in Ypsilanti, according to Karen Hart, the city’s recently hired director of planning and development. Voght has no preconceptions of what the Howell DDA will do. “They will select the best person for the job, and I believe they will be able to do so impartially,” he said. “And, if it’s not me, then it will be someone who can do as good a job as me, or better. As a downtown business owner, that’s good for me ultimately, too.” Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. TATTOO FROM AT Regular spore testing would be done with law es like the Fowlerville Fairgrounds, where the Easyriders motorcycle gathering is held each year, and where tattoo businesses have been operating without restraint. “We want to take a close look at those temporary establishments,” McCormick says. “We’ll have stricter language (for temporaries); everything has to be disposable and no autoclaves will be allowed.” McCormick says regular spore testing will be done at such places, “plus the environment has to be right; they can’t just put up a tent,” she says. Page says it’s very difficult to keep equipment sterilized under such conditions. “There’s a lot of dirt flying, a lot of drinking,” he says. There may be two or three tattoo parlors at the local Easy Rider event, although that’s far less than at regional and national Easyriders events. “Fly-by-nights is what we call them,” Page says. Health officials say body art establishments need to be licensed and regulated to ensure proper adherence to hygiene and sanitation practices. McCormick says there is currently no regulation of tattoo parlors in Livingston or Washtenaw counties, and only about one-third of the state’s 83 counties regulate the industry. However, Gov. Jennifer Granholm was expected to sign legislation passed last week that would impose licensing and safety standards. McCormick says Livingston County’s regulations will be more stringent than the state standards, and tougher local standards are allowed under the legislation. The new requirements are coming because state and local health officials are concerned about the potential for the spread of staph and other infectious diseases, including hepatitis B and C, HIV and staph infections, including JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Chris Page of American Graffiti Tattoos puts a tattoo on the arm of customer Tony Derwa. Page has b e ^ practicing his art for 25 years after apprenticing for Terry Welker, who owns Eternal Tattoos in Genoa Township. one which has recently been in the headlines: Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Writing in the journal Medicine, 'Texas researchers reported that 18 percent of all 626 hospital patients in an early 1990s study had at least one tattoo. The hepatitis C rate was about 33 percent in patients who had been tattooed at a commercial parlor compared to 3.5 percent of those who did not have tattoos. Under the pending county ordinance, the plan review (required before licensing is approved) would cost $600, licensing fee $450 and inspection fee $460. The fees are subject to change by the time the ordiVolunteers help expand Shared Harvest Pantry New shelving increases capacity BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News The Shared Harvest Pantry in Genoa Township now has more room to stock more food, something pantry officials say is essential as demand for food in the county continues to grow. The Shared Harvest Pantry is part of the Gleaners Community Food Bank, and last weekend, volunteers went to work expanding the pantry’s square footage into the administrative section of the building. According to Brian Slater, who owns the Pet Supplies Plus stores in Brighton, Howell and Milford, 20 volunteers from the stores along with his father-in-law. Jack Berry, built shelving to increase capacity. “The purpose is to rerack and categorize the food by individual types like vegetables, cereals, macaroni and cheese, and to make it more user-friendly for the people who work there,” says Slater, who says that Berry, a Livingston County resident, saw a need for improvements and used his experience in the grocery business to help. “We never anticipated reaching capacity this soon so we had to make some structural changes,” says Erika Karfonta, development manager of Gleaners. “It’s something we wanted to do for years but haven’t had the funding. This has been a blessing.” Karfonta says another change at the pantry is the resignation of volunteer director Julie Harris. She says Harris resigned due to challenges in her personal life. “Julie has been an amazing volunteer, and we can’t thank her enough for what she’s done,” Karfonta says. “She gave her heart and soul, and I respect her for the hard work, time and expertise she gave over the last four years.” Karfonta says she has been asked to manage the entire Gleaners operation in Livingston County, including the warehouse and the pantry - a challenge she looks forward to. Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarotin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. SALES. 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MAIN STREET 734.954.0123 nance becomes law, possibly by Feb. 1, McCormick says. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance was held in late November, and it could goes before the full board for approval as early as Monday. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD SYNOPSIS December 10, 2007 The December iO, 2007 Howell Town.ship regular meeling, held al the Township Hall, .T$25 Byron Road was called to order by .Supervisor Heikkinen at 7:(.K) PM. Memlrers present: Heikkinen, Eaton, Hammond. Thomas. Phelan and Hubbel. Members absent: Ctxidington, The Idllowing action was taken: 1) Approved the agenda. 2) Approved the 11/26/07 regular meeting minutes as presented. 3) Re-appointed Aaren Currie to tlie Zoning Board of Appeals. 4) Rc-appointed Mark Peterson to the Planning Commission. .‘j) Appointed Mike Rusk to the Planning Commission. 5i Deferred action on a .sewer/water system equity fee increase until June, 2008. 6) Deferred action on application for a liquor liccn.se at Castaway CafE. 7) Authorized Cost of l.iving Increase for employees. 8) Adopted resolution approving Speculative Building in Grand Commerce Center. 9) Authorized CAM Lodges/Holiday inn E.xpress to pay sewer fees when obtaining Land Use Permit and water fees when connecting. 10) Voted to ask MHOG to hire an outside Engineering Finn to do a peer review of the proposed update.s to Standtu'ds. 11) Authorized payment of disbursement. 12) Meeting was adjourned at 8:50PM. Carolyn J. 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An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. Homeowners seeking ways to cut heating costs Requests for emergency utility relief have increased 26 percent BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News With the U.S. Energy Department predicting that the average cost of heating homes during the heating season will rise 10 percent from last year, consumers are looking for ways to cut costs. “We’ve had a 26 percent increase in requests for emer- |gency utility assistance this "year compared to last year,” said Beverly Mostowy, deputy director for Livingston County Services at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency. She said OLHSA has used up all of its Walk for Warmth 'hinds from 2007. “Heating fuel deliveries have created the biggest need with costs of $700 per delivery. Companies won’t take a partial payment, and it’s hitting the elderly and those on fixed incomes especially hard,” she explained. According to the U.S. Energy DepartmenL the average heating oil bill is expected to rise by $319 this heating season compared to last year, an increase of nearly 22 percent. The good news is that heat- FILEiTHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Greg Kennedy, an employee of Applegate Insulation, works in the attic o f a home in Howeli in 2006. ing rates for natural gas in Livingston Coimty should stay the same as last year, according to Debra Dodd, spokesperson for Consumers Energy. “We have underground storage facilities, and we buy natural gas when it is less expensive like in the summer and store it until winter when it’s needed,” said Dodd. “If you get a bill from a local utility and can’t afford to pay it, contact the company immediately. It’s so much easier to work with a customer at the outset than after a shutoff.” The U.S. Energy Department has some suggestions for saving money on heating costs: ■ Duct systems can lose 25- 40 percent of the energy put out by the central furnace. Contractors can diagnose and pinpoint duct leak locations and can also examine insulation and other energy inefficiencies in the home. ■ Consider using a humidifier, which will increase the heat index inside the home making 68 degrees Fahrenheit feel like 76 degrees. ■ Insulate to the maximum especially in attics, rooms adjacent to attics, and over garages. ■ Manually close off rooms, closets and shut doors to unused spaces. ■ 'him down the thermostat Assistance ■ Information on energy assistance: Call OLHSA at 517-546-8500 or go to www.consumersenergy. com. OLHSA's 18th Annual Walk for Warmth ■ When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, 9 a.m. ■ Where: Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ Details: Visit www.OLHSA.org. to 65 overnight and when no one is home, and consider using a programmable thermostat. ■ Replace shower heads with a 2.5-gallon-per-minute, low-flow shower head, which mixes air into the water flow to increase water shower and save water use. ■ Lower the temperature on the water heater to 120 degrees, a difference that will only be noticed in a lower utility b^. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ living5toncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2010. r TCP plans move from Brighton location to Meijer site Bank buying 1.6 acres from retailer; construction slated for next spring BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News The Meijer store property in Brighton will soon include a new, fi'ee-standing bank. The Brighton City Council has given preliminary approval to a 4,200-square-foot TCF National Bank branch along Grand River Avenue at Orndorf Drive. TCF will move next fall from its current location along Grand River Avenue near St. Paul Street. Ann Arbor attorney Peter DeLoof, who represents TCF, says the bank has a purchase agreement with Meijer to buy 1.6 acres of what is now an undeveloped greenbelt zone. Construction is set to begin next spring. “It’s a bigger facility, up-to-date, with all of the service faciUties,” says DeLoof. “(The current location) is a much more difficult site to get in-and-out of, so it’s going to improve service to our customers.” The new bank will have five drive-through windows and 122 parking spaces. “Also, it will have a pedestrian walk-up (from Grand River Avenue) and an ATM, to provide the level of service that the customer wants,” DeLoof says. DeLoof says the city of Brighton has been helpftil in guiding the company through the legal hoops. “The city has been terrific to work with,” he says. The current building will be demolished as part of the conditions set forth in an ordinance amendment under the conditional rezoning process. Brighton Community Development and Planning Director Matt Modrack says razing the old building will leave a prime site for redevelopment. “The prospect of the site being improved is a very significant idea when you have a location like that,” Modrack says. St. Paul and West streets are in the process of a major, $450,000 upgrade, with street reconstruction and streetscape work. “It looks like the stars are all aligned right,” Modrack says. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@ iivingstoncommunitynew5.com or at 810-844-2009. N O T IC E O F P U B L IC H E A R IN G G R E E N O A K C H A R T E R T O W N S H IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N TH U R S D A Y , JA N U A R Y 3, 2008 G R E E N O A K T O W N S H IP H A L L 10001 S IL V E R L A K E ROA D B R IG H T O N . M I 48116 6:30 P.M. The Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission will give formal consideration to a Special Approval Use Application # SAU-01-07. The applicant would like approval to allow a crematory at 11096 Hi Tech Drive, Whitmore Lake. Any interested person is invited to participate in the discussion of the requested Special Approval Use Application. The application is available for review at the Green Oak Charter Township Clerk’s Office. 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, Ml 48116, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or send written comments to the Planning Commission at the same address. Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission N O T IC E O F P U B L IC H E A R IN G G R E E N O A K C H A R T E R T O W N S H IP P L A N N IN G C O M M IS S IO N TH U R S D A Y , JA N U A R Y 3, 2008 G R E E N O A K C H A R T E R T O W N S H IP H A L L 10001 S IL V E R L A K E RO A D B R IG H T O N . M I 48116 6:30 P.M. The Green Oak Chiufer Township Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing for rezoning of approximately 80 acres of property located on the northwest and southwest comer of Winans Lake Road and Whitmore Lake Road. Brighton, The zoning for this property is RM, Residential Multiple being considered for HC. Highway Commercial. This rezoning would provide a district for commercial business uses. Any interested person is invited to participate in the discussion of the proposed rezoning. The zoning map and application is available for review at the Green Oak Charter Township Clerks Office, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Green Oak Township Planning Commission Hamburg Township 11376 Algonquin Drive; $131,469 4223 Cordley Lake Road; $528,000 8617 Creston; $140,000 11445 Hall Road; $175,000 10685 Indianola Road; $275,000 4710 Shan-gri-la; $157,000 5929 Strawberry Lake Road; $179,000 9890 Zukey Drive; $150,000 Hartland Township 4237 Bullard Road; $255,000 767 Hacker Road, N.; $125,000 Howell Township 5457 Fleming Road, N.; $179,900 4416 Indian Camp Tr.; $165,000 3420 Kneeland Circle; $112,900 2610 Oak Grove Road; $225,000 Marion Township 3038 County Farm Road; $91,082 155 Fairhill Way; $265,000 1213 Springwood Court; $54,000 99 Sunset Pines Drive; $245,000 Iosco Township 1518 Autumnview Lane; $164,000 Oceola Township 3949 Eager Road, N.; $229,500 3074 Gentry Road; $215,000 1361 Oakcrest Road; $142,500 1225 Westwood Shore Drive; $299,900 Pinckney Village 336 Hamburg Road; $155,000 179 Turtle Trace; $147,000 Putnam Township 8887 Kelly; $250,000 1300 Nita; $340,000 Tyrone Township 7539 Ledgewood; $185,000 11464 Orchard Pkwy.; $232,500 11210 Tipsico Lake Road; $232,000 Unadilla Township 17820 M-36; $168,500 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP At a Regular meeting of the Township Board of the Green Oak Charter Township. County of Livingston, held at the Township Hall on December 5 ,2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, there were PRESENT: Stacey Edry, Rollin Green. Wallace Qualls and Mark St. Charles ABSENT: Susan Daugherty, George Kilpatrick and Michael Sedlak The following preambles and resolution were offered by Wallace Qualls and seconded by Rollin Green: RESOLUTION 29-2007 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT CENTENNIAL FARM Phase I & Phase II WATER RATES FOR 2008 Whereas. Section 34-40, Article No. 11, Chapter 34 of the Green Oak Charter Township Code authorizes the Green Oak Charter Township Board to establish rates by resolution. Now therefore be it resolved, that the Green Oak Charter Township Board establish the following rates for Centennial Farm Water System fiscal year 2008. 1. The Township Board shall charge the following to its customers located within the Centennial Farm Coop, limits: a. Minimum Charge: $ N/A monthly. b. Commodity Charge, Per 1.000 Gallons: $4.65 c. Capitol Improvement Charge, Per Unit: $ N/A monthly. 2. The Town.ship Board shall charge the following to its customers located out side the Centennial Farm Coop, limits: d. Minimum Charge: $ N/A monthly. c. Commodity Charge. Per 1,000 Gallons: $ N/A. f. Capitol Improvement Charge. Per Unit: $ N/A monthly. g. These rates shall be effective 30 days from Township Board approval. Resolution will be published in the newspaper of record. A roll-call vote on the foregoing resolution was taken and was as follow's: YES: Stacey Edry, Rollin Green, Wallace Qualls and Mark St. Charles NO: None ABSTAIN: None The Resolution was declared adopted. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP BOARD, Mark St. Charles. Supervisor Michael H. Sedlak, Clerk CLERK’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Green Oak Charter Township. Livingston County. Michigan, hereby certifies that (1) the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Township Board at a regular meeting held on December 5, 2007 at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, (2) the priginal thereof is on file in the records in my office. f3) the meeting was conducted, and public notice thereof w-as given, pursuant to and in full compliance with the Open Meetings Act (Act No. 267), Public Acts of Michigan, 1976. as amended), and (4) minutes of such meeting were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby. Michael H. Sedlak. CMC Green Oak Charter Township Clerk DATED: December 5. 2007 A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, D E C EM B E R 14, 20 07 At Pinckney's Community High sale, 'We're making money to donate' * Special education students learn while they contribute BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News For three days this month, Jared Ferrett’s fourth-hour math class helped add some Christmas cheer to the holiday season for local people in need. Instead of crunching numbers from a textbook, the 14- year-old Pinckney Community High School student spent Dec. 4-6 ringing up sales at the school’s annual Adopt-AFamily Rummage and Bake Sale. “Sometimes it’s hard doing the math in my head, but I’m pretty good at math,” said Jared, a freshman in Lisa Gross’ special education classes. “This is a good thing. We’re making money to donate.” This is the fifth year Gross and special education teacher Mary Kushner have pulled back the retractable wall between their classrooms to invite staff and students in to shop in a project that teaches their students practical life skills and the school a lesson in holiday goodwill. “This involves the entire school and that’s what’s so special,” Gross said. “It’s not just one group or one class. It’s everybody.” This year’s sale netted about $4,100, just about the same as last year. Gross, Kushner and their students used it to shop for and buy Christmas gifts including a $100 gift card for a holiday meal, household items and toiletries for a five-member family in the Livingston County Salvation Army’s Adopt-AF^ amily program. Rinds also went to Hope’s Closet at the Brighton First United Methodist Church, which is open to families who take in foster children. The rest helped school families. “There is a huge need just within our school this year,” Gross said. “We want to help as much as we can.” The sale, started as a community service project to teach special education students life skills, such as communication, collecting money and making change and shopping for the best prices. About $1,500 was raised the first year, but profits have risen steadily since Pinckney High’s “Bake Shop” foods class came on board to whip up more goodies for the bake sale. For the last two years, an applied economics class also has served a pancake breakfast. Teachers donate most of the “treasures” for the rummage sale. “Nearly everyone buys something, like a hot chocolate or a cookie or a doughnut,” Kushner said. “This event helps our students become part of the school and the school becomes a part of the sale.” Students at Pinckney High School raise money for families in need, by having a yard sale. The event featured raffles, prizes and baked goods. JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Staff and students look forward to this annual school holiday event. “It’s nice just to know that the people in our school are trying to help other people and the families in our school,” said 15-year-old freshman Sheena Weasel. “I’m glad we do this.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2011. Brighton teachers' union says strike may be option Wages, health benefits remain biggest obstacles BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Teachers in the Brighton school district have been without a contract since August and many are feeling frustrated, according to Barry Goode, president of the Brighton Education Association teachers’ union. The last time the two negotiating teams met, Dec. 6, nearly 100 teachers had a sitdown event at Brighton High School. Goode addressed the teachers during a break in negotiations, saying little progress was being made. A number of teachers have addressed the school board about the lack of a contract during meetings since August. Goode says Brighton teachers have seen other districts settle contracts during these last four months, which adds to their frustration. He says wages and health insurance are the biggest issues. Brighton Superintendent Jim Craig says state funding makes it difficult to do any long-range problem solving. “We’re working through issues as diligently as we can to get a contract as soon as we can,” says Craig, who won’t talk about the issues. “The school district wants to protect itself from unforeseen risks and would rather shift that risk to employees,” says Goode. “Who can better absorb the risks - th e individual or the whole district, which might have to cut programs but would survive.” As far as rumors about teachers striking, Goode says, “We’re not going to go all year without a contract. A strike may become an option. We’ve been bargaining since last January (2007), some 200 hours, and we feel we’ve done the lion’s share of the work. They shoot down and do nothing. There’s nobody on their bargaining team who is a finance expert.” As far as a timetable for future negotiations go, the two chief negotiators met Monday and chose some dates to meet in January. Goode hopes to have what he calls a brainstorming session sometime before the holiday break, which begins Dec. 21. Norton Road bridge reopens From News staff reports The Norton Road (M-155) bridge over the South Branch of the Shiawassee River in Marion Township, southwest of Howell, has reopened to traffic. The bridge, which had been closed since June 11 for replacement, reopened Dec. 7. The closure resulted in lengthy detours and increased bus times for many Howell Public School students. The project is now complete with the exception of minor restoration work, which wilt take place next spring. The state Department of Transportation has been in charge of the project because a portion of the road is a state highway with the designation M-155. The road was the main route to the old state tuberculosis sanitarium until it closed many years ago. While Suppites Last During December! T h e helpful place. $ 1 8 99 Royal Touch® ^ Interior Flat Latex Paint 1964824 Eggshell 1969146 Satin 1964667 Semi-Gloss 1965425 * 2 1 . 9 9 * 2 2 . 9 9 * 2 3 . 9 9 Royal Shield® Exterior Flat Latex Paint i96i648 Satin 1963982 Semi-Gioss 1963685 * 2 2 . 9 9 * 2 3 . 9 9 Need ^ift? With ovef'^2*5,^fi^^^iorewide, you’re sure to find what you’ve been iooking for! H A C K N E Y A C E H A R D W A R E M I L A N A C E H A R D W A R E 8105 Main Street, Dexter, Ml 48130 7 3 4 * 4 2 6 .4 0 0 9 Mon-Fri 7am-8pm Sat 8am-7pm & Sun 9am-6pm 513 West Main Street, Milan, Ml 48160 7 3 4 .4 3 9 .0 4 3 2 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 8am-7pm & Sun 9am-6pm K.^'v^eSBRIARWOOD mall l-M S S. STATE SI - PARKING LOT 26-28 ■ 234-994-4670 RUSH HOUR 3 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 PGI3 RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION 1:15 3:15 5:15 7:15 9:15 8 THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM I 12:45 3:30 6:45 9:10 PG13 s SUPER8AD 1:30 3:45 7:20 9:30 8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2 0 0 7 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax: 810-844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B2 Achievers, B3 Volunteers, B4 VINGS LIFE Spoiling them with experiences, not toys I heard something the other day that made a lot of sense to me, especially during the Christmas season: “IVe decided to spoil my kids with experiences instead of toys.” I can’t get the comment out of my mind. Each time I take a minute to jot down gift options for my wife or the kids, my mind wanders back to this comment made by one of my daughter’s good Mends. Now, almost a dozen years out of high school, Eva is married and the mother of two very active boys. She’s the kind of mom who takes them to the fire station and the apple orchard; to the local nursing home and the park. They play a lot of soccer - sometimes in the basement at home - and rake giant piles of leaves so they can jump into them. Experiences instead of toys. It’s a powerful concept. Hearing Eva’s words helped me to recall that the memories our grown son is able to reconstitute are always from vacations. He can describe in detail what to us seemed like minor parts of a family vacation to Colorado or a backpacking trip to Isle Royale, but has never once mentioned something he got as a Christmas present. With her words ringing in my ears, I find myself stumped each time I set out to go Christmas shopping. Experiences instead of things. It’s a fantastic idea. It’s an idea that “makes a lot of sense” to Jean Garratt, director of early childhood programs at the Livingston Educational Service Agency. She says that parents who want their children to grow up to be tolerant and to care about others, need to give them those kinds of experiences early in life. She says it’s important for parents to remember that yoimgsters take their cues more fi"om what we adults do than fi-om what we say. “They pay more attention than you might think,” Garratt says. With young children, Garratt says, it’s also possible to teach them about t^dng care of others while still buying traditional Christmas presents. While buying a toy to give to a sibling, a youngster might also want to buy a toy to donate to the Toys for Tots program. Garratt also urges parents to seize teachable moments. When a yoimgster asks why people are ringing bells outside the doors to the local shopping mall, take a moment to explain how the Salvation Army adopts families at Christmas and ask them if the child would like to make a donation. What I really value the most this season is time with the people I care the most about. Time with my wife doing the things we enjoy, like biking across the state. Helping our daughter and her husband patch and paint the 80-yearold plaster walls of their first house. Running aroimd Washington, D.C., with our son as we recreate old family photos of our nation’s capital. This year we are determined to start some new traditions. There still will be presents to open. The menu for our Christmas Day bnmch will be the same as it has been for at least 20 years. But part of this Christmas morning will be spent finding more opportunities for family gatherings. Spoil them with experiences instead of things. I think our Mend, Eva, is wise beyond her not-yet-30 years. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Bleu Cheese the cat likes to climb the iive tree that grows through an enclosed porch in the home owned by Katherine Larson of Hamburg Township. Historic hou|e on Winans Lake is home to a 50-year-old tree BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News ot everybody can say they have a tree growing in their house. That blessing - or curse, depending on how one looks at it - belongs to the few. Among them is Katherine Larson, who lives in the Hendricks House, a historic home on Winans Lake in Hamburg Township that, believe it or not, has a tree growing in it. “It grows right through the roof,” Larson says. In its early life, the tree stood out in the front yard of the house between Winans Lake and Pleasant Lake all by itself. Larson says the tree, of the crabapple variety, is more than 25 feet tall, at least 50 years old and still thriving. T he story goes that about 65 years ago a previous owner, George Eisenhardt, wanted to add on a big recreation room to play pool and the tree was in the way. He had already cut down two large box elders in the yard and his wife, Libby, was reported to have said, “You’re not taking down another one of my trees!” Libby Eisenhardt finally told her husband he could build the room as long as he built it around the tree. Her husband is deceased, but Libby Eisenhardt, now 83, still lives in the Brighton area. Larson moved to Hamburg Township three years ago fi’om Ann Arhor. During her search for a larger home, she came upon, and immediately fell in love with, the house - and snatched it. Neighbor John Sullivan of Community Drive says people who haven’t seen it before do a double-take when they drive past the house. “Everybody looks at it when they go by,” Sullivan says. “It’s a historical piece that’s been well-maintained.” Anne Schwartz, now of Charlottesville, Va., has fond memories of the 3,200-square-foot house where she grew up. “It’s just a wonderful place,” she says. “I loved going into the basement; it had a secret passageway,” she says. The hidden entrance was a trap door in the floor in the back entryway to the house. There was also a staircase that led to a door that was sealed. Schwartz thinks it could have been part of the underground railroad network of homes used for temporary shelter and sanctuary by escaped slaves from the South in the years prior to the Civil War. Documentation on the history of the house, however, is spotty. According to Larson, the “tree room,” as she calls it, was originally a seasonal porch, and the Eisenhardts installed a flexible trench system around the tree for drainage in which the tree SEE TREE HOUSE, 83 Jacque, Katherine Larson's dog, sits on the house roof, where the top of the tree that grows through Larson's house can be seen.The tree, which always gets decorated for Christmas, is believed to be at least 50 years old. Hamburg Township's Katherine Larson lives in a historic home on Winans Lake Road that has a crab apple tree growing through it. The tree is inside the enclosed porch, which can be seen from Winans Lake Road. The top o f the tree typically is decorated for the season this time of year. At left is Jacque the dog, lying in her guest bedroom which features some of Larson's artwork in the form o f a mural of an old farm on the wall. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Nicole Salley, 17, and Angela Chick, 18, peel Jicama for a vegetable tray at the culinary arts program at Howell High School. It is part of the Livingston Educational Service Agency's Career and Technical Education program. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Culinary students offer holiday prep tips It's all about planning -and staying with tried-and-true recipes BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Christmas is only 11 days away, and with all the school parties and concerts to attend, cards to mail, decorations to hang and presents to buy and wrap, that holiday parly or me^ you’re hosting has sort of been forgotten. Relax. There’s plenty of time left. Just make a plan now. “Write everything down from your menu to your shopping list and just get started,” says Christina Peardon, 18, of Hartland. Peardon is one of about 70 students in the Livingston Educational Service Agency’s Career and Technical Education culinaiy arts program, which prepares students to move on to culinaiy arts school or jobs in the food industiy. The routine these students follow every day in their kitchen at Howell High School is a good refresher for even the most seasoned cooks and bakers. Staving off the stress, they say, is as easy as this: The menu Stick with the tried-and-true favorites or family traditions instead of trying a new recipe seen in a magazine or on 'TV says Christina Davila, 17, of Howell. “That’s what everybo^ likes anyway,” she says. “If you make a new recipe at the holidays. something is going to bum or blow up and you’ll be calling Boston Market on Christmas Eve to place an order.” This brings a chuckle from Kevin Hill, the culinary arts teacher, who opted to stay on the sidelines and let his students step up to offer holiday cooking tips. “It’s very true,” Hill says. “The holidays are no time for experimentation. And, if you’ve waited until now to tiy something new and elaborate, you can’t count on being able to get the ingredients you need at your locd store and you end up having to run all over. That’s stressful.” The plan A pencil and paper are the SEE CULINARY ARTS, 83 B2 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, D EC EM B ER 14, 20 07 COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY DEC. 14 MOTHER GOOSE CAFE 10:30-noon. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 227. PANCAKE SUPPER 5 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Second St., Fowlerville. Pancakes, waffies, scrambled eggs, eat, beverage. Cost: Free-will donation. Details: 517-223-8824. Second Fridays. SPAGHETTI KARAOKE 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. HOLIDAY MOVIE 6:30-8:30 p.m. Scranton Middle School, 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton. Bring four cans of food to watch the movie "Elf." Benefits Gleaners Food Bank. Details: 810- 299-4140. SATURDAY DEC. 15 BENEFIT HAIRCUTS 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Brighton Barbers, 8690 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. $1 from every haircut goes to Livingston families in need. Details: 810-225-3456. Saturdays in Dec. before Christmas. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Pancakes, sausage, applesauce, juice, coffee. Santa visits. Cost: $8 adults, $6 kids. Reservations: 517-546-0249. Also Sunday. MOVIE EXTRAVAGANZA Brighton Distrirt Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton: • 10 a.m.,"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" • 10:30 a.m.,"Frosty's Winter Wonderland" with "Twas the Night Before Christmas" • 11:25 a.m.,"Muppet Christmas Carol" • 1 p.m.,"A Christmas Story" •2:35 p.m.,"Elf" •4:20 p.m.,"Christmas Vacation" (PG-13) for teens and adults. Popcorn and beverages served all day. Pizza served with "Elf" Details: 810-229-6571. CHRISTMAS CANDLE 11 a.m.-noon. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Students create two Christmas candles. Cost: $12 residents, $24 non-residents. Details: 517-546- 6025. PET PHOTOS 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pet Supplies Plus, 8703 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton, also 2649 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Photos of animals with Santa benefiting Humane Society of Livingston County. Details: 517-552-4484. A/so Dec. 16. FOXES, COYOTES AND WOLVES 1 p.m.. Nature Center at Kensington Metropark.Cost:$2 per person. Registration: 800-477- 3178. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL 5 p.m.. Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2101 S. Hacker Road. Brighton.The Church Festival Choir and Orchestra present "The Winter Rose." Details: 810-227-5099. Also 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday. HAYRIDESWITH SANTA 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Marion Township. Holiday songs, hot chocolate, cookies, stories read by Mrs. Claus. Cost: $7 adults, $6 kids. Reservations: 517- 546-0249. A/so Dec. 16. NUTCRACKER 7 p.m., Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theatre, M-36, Pinckney. Fountain Dance Ministry featuring guest artists Laura Valentin and Armando Seda.Tickets at Beverly Rae's, 306 W. Main St., Brighton and Pinckney Community Education, 125 Putnam, Pinckney. Cost: $18 adults, $15 children, teens, senior citizens. Details: www.fountaindance. org or 810-229-7690. A/so 2 p.m., Dec. 16. JAM SESSION 7 p.m. Kennedy Center, 1815 Eager Road, Howell. Acoustic musical jam session open to any musician accomplished or beginner or just come to listen. Details: 517-546-7033 or 810-227- 5438. Third Saturdays. MOVIE NIGHT 7 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 9565 Musch Road, Brighton. "Jesus of Nazareth." Details: 810- 231-9199. SUNDAY DEC. 16 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8 a.m.-noon. American Spirit Centre, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. All-you-can-eat buffet. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 kids under age 8. Details: 810-229- 9088. BINGO 1 p.m. sales start, 2 p.m. call starts, St. Mary School, 10601 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. Proceeds benefit school. Details: 734-878-5616. Sundays. WINTER BIRDING 2 p.m.. Nature Center at Kensington Metropark. For ages 12 and older, bring binoculars. Cost: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. LIVE NATIVITY SCENE 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Hardy United Methodist Church, 6510 E. Highland Road, Howell. Every 20 minutes, re-enactment of the first Christmas with live animals. Details: 517-546-1122. Also Dec. 17. MONDAY DEC. 17 FOOD DISTRIBUTION 10 a.m.-3 p.m. OLHSA, 912 North St., Howell. Free USDA commodity food available to eligible Livingston County residents. Details: 517-546-8500. Also Dec. 18 and 20. PTO MEETING 7 p.m. Farley Hill Elementary, 8110 Farley Road, Putnam Township. Details: 810-225-6400. TEEN CRAFT 7-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Ages 6 and up build gingerbread house. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. TUESDAY DEC 18 INFORMATIONAL MEETING 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Brighton City Hall, 200 N,First St., Brighton. Learn about Oak Ridge Drive reconstruction project. Details: 810-227-1911. FAMILY MOVIE 5:30-7 p.m. Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St., Fowlerville. "The Happy Elf" Details: 517-223- 9089 or e.marshall@fowlervillelibrary. org. Third Tuesdays. BAND CONCERT 7 p.m. JaneTasch Theatre,2100 E. M-36, Hamburg Township. Joint concert from the Navigator School, Pathfinder School and Pinckney Community High School orchestras. Details: 810- 225-5500. WEDNESDAY DEC 19 BUSINESS NETWORKING 7-8 a.m. LiTChef Restaurant, 8485 W.Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by the Livingston Business Referral Association. Details:810-923-1971. Wednesdays. STORYHOUR 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Children ages 3-5 years old enjoy 30 minutes of storytelling foliowed by a craft. Details: 810-231-1771. Every Wed. and Thurs. at 10 a.m. through Dec. 20. COMMUNITY CLOSET 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Livingston Adventist Community Closet, 9552 Highland Road, Hartland (across from old Hartland High School.) New and like-new, men's, women's and kids clothing to anyone in need. Details: 517-546- 5200. Wednesdays. SKATE WITH SANTA 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Rollerama 11,6995 W. Grand River Ave., Genoa Township. Pre-school skate with Santa includes admission, skate rental, hot dog, pop, snack and treat. Cost: $6 Howell residents, $8 non-residents. Details: 810-227-5230. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Sexual assault discussion and support group. Details: 517-548-4228. Also Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. THURSDAY SUNDAY DEC. 20 DEC. 22 BENEFIT HAIRCUTS 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Brighton Barbers, 8690 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. $1 from every haircut goes to Livingston families in need. Details: 810-225-3456. Every Saturday in Dec. before Christmas. CHICKADEE FEEDING 1 p.m.. Nature Center. Interpreter leads a walk to observe and feed winter songbirds. Cost: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2 p.m. Howell courthouse amphitheater, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell."Merry Tuba" Christmas concert performance featuring traditional Christmas carols. Details: 517-545-4240 or downtownhowell. org. SNUGGLE STORIES 7 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Children ages 3-6 years bring their blanket or stuffed animal and enjoy bedtime stories, fingerplays, songs. Details: 810- 231-1771. Third Thursdays through Dec. 20. PARENTS OF MULTIPLES 7 p.m. Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Support group for parents and expecting parents of twins, triplets and more. Details: 517-223-1370. HOLIDAY CONCERT 7 p.m. Pinckney Community High School auditorium, 1025 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Putnam Township. "Sing Joy" holiday concert from the Pathfinder School and Pinckney High choirs. Details: 810-22S-S500. ALCOHOLICS FOR CHRIST 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.. Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Road, Room 603, Brighton. Details: 248-981-8263. Thursdays. HAMBURG GREENWAYS 7:30-9 p.m. Hamburg Senior Center, 10407 Merriil Road, Hamburg. Friends of the Hamburg Greenways meeting. Details: jcspeedfish@earthlink.net. SATURDAY DEC. 23 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. BIROS OF PREY 2 p.m.. Nature Center at Kensington Metropark. For ages 6 and older, photographs and mounted specimens of hawks, owls and vultures. Cost $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. TUESDAY DEC. 25 METROPARKS FREE ENTRY 6 a.m.-l 0 p.m. hours for Kensington, Christmas Holiday' Appreciation Day. Includes use of all trails and paths. Sledding hills and cross-country ski trails will be open if there is snow. Interpretive Center buildings and Farm Learning Centers will be closed. Details: Huron-Clinton Metroparks: 800-477-2757 or www.metroparks.com. WEDNESDAY DEC. 26 CAMP FROSTY 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell. Day camp for kids K-5. Nature activities, crafts, games, wildlife park tours, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledding. Cost: $29 per day; $24 siblings. Reservations: 517-546-0249 or www.howellnaturecenter.org. Runs through Dec. 28. Also Jan 1-4. BIRD WALK 2 p.m.. Nature Center at Kensington Metro Park. Short walk to feed winter songbirds. Cost: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS For the Dec. 28th edition, items must be submitted by noon on Friday, Dec. 21. For the Jan. 4th edition, items should be submitted by noon on Friday, Jan. 28. ■ Mail: Calendar, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 48116 ■ E-mail: calendar© livingstoncommunitynews. com ■ Fax: (810) 844-2040. LOCAL MEETINGS MONDAY DEC. 17 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 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 p.m. Commissioners' Chambers Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howel I. Details: 517-546-3520. TUESDAY DEC.18 FOWLERVILLE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7 p.m. Fowlerville High School Media Center, 700 N. Grand Avenue, Fowlerville. Details: 517- 223-6016. •* HARTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Hartland Township Hall, 3191 Hartland Road, Hartland. Details: 810-632-7498. MARION TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m. Marion Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-1588. Fourth Tuesdays. PINCKNEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 7:30 p.m., basement of Village Hall, 220 S. Howell Street, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-6206 or www.villageofpinckney.org. Third Tuesdays. WEDNESDAY DEC. 19 GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP BOARD 7 p.m. Green Oak Township Board,Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton. Details: 810-231-1333 or www. greenoaktwp.com. First and third Wednesdays. THURSDAY J DEC. 20 LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 7:30 a.m. Administration Building, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Finance committee meeting. Details: 517-546-3520. COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK COURTESY, BARBARA SMITH At their November meeting, the Philip Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented their Good Citizen Award to one senior from each of the five Livingston County high schools. Barbara Wright, Good Citizen chairman, presided over the ceremony. Awards were presented to, from left, Kaitlyn Charette of Howell High School, Erik Braun of Pinckney High School, Megan Baughman of Hartland High School, Tengbo Li of Brighton High School, Joshua Wedesky of Fowlerville High School. Kaitlyn Charette also was recognized for submitting the winning essay, which was sent on to the state DAR competition. Blake Dimoff, left, Sara Kate Lawson and Michael Lloyd traveled to Okemos Nov. 10 as part of a service project for the Kiwanis Clubs of Michigan and the Kids Against Hunger Coalition. The event raised more than $25,000 and drew 700 volunteers to feed the hungry.The students shared their experience with classmates and were featured on local evening television newscasts. For more information about this program, visit the Web site www. kidsagainsthungermi.org. For more information about this and other Brighton Kiwanis projects call the Brighton Kiwanis hotline: 810-227- 0393. COURTESY DENNIS DIMOEF From left,Janelle Kopa, Carly Preston, and Jessica Bernardo recently qualified for national testing for the National TOPS gymnastics team.They are from Infinity Gymnastics of Brighton. COURTESY. MARK FRANCK Brighton District Library volunteers were recognized for their efforts at a recent appreciation luncheon. From left, Dorothy Baldori, Loretta Sangeorzan and Lois Stoddart w ith librarian, Gloria Osborne (standing), were among the guests who had collectively logged more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service to the library last year. COURTESY DIANA DART THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 20 07 B3 CULINARY ARTS FROM B1 Key ingredient? Having fun holiday cook’s best friend, the students say. Start by writing down how many people are coming to dinner or the party and follow that up with a complete menu from appetizers and drinks to dessert and coffee. Then, get out all the recipes and take them with you to the pantry, refrigerator and cupboards and start itemizing to make sure you have all the ^ ingredients, equipment, pans ^ and serving dishes you need. Get cooking The more you can do ahead of time, the less stressed out you’ll be as the time for guests ^ to arrive approaches, the stu- " dents say. “Look at what you can get ready or even prepare ahead of time,” Davila says. “You can often reheat things, but you can’t make people wait untU 10 p.m. until everjd;hing is done.” Advance preparation, Hill says, also helps with an aspect of holiday cooking that many people overlook - clean-up. “The hard part isn’t getting people to come over and it’s not getting them to eat,” Hill says. “It’s cleaning up. Do what you can to minimize that.” The secrets Now that you’re cooking, local culinary arts students 1^ have a few additional tips to offer when it comes to specific dishes. Christmas cookies, Davila says, are best when taken out of the oven when they’re almost, but not quite com- ^ pletely done. “They still bake W from the heat from the cookie sheet even after you take them out,” she says. “You want them to just be golden brown on the bottom.” When it comes to homemade yeast breads and rolls, patience is the key, Glynn says. “Don’t force it,” she says. “The biggest mistake people make is in not giving the dough enough time to raise on its own. You can’t force it.” If ham is your holiday meal centerpiece, baking it slow at low heat, around 200 degrees, keeps it moist, Glynn says. I “Baste it with a brown sugar and honey glaze every hour ^ until it’s done and you’ll get ^ that sweet crunchy crust.” With herbs, it’s best to use dried varieties in baking because of the high heat and time baking takes, Davila says. In side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, fresh is best because the flavor is more intense, she says. No matter what happens, the important part of a holiday party or meal is being with fifiends and family, says Aaron VanBuren of Howell. “Make sure you have fun,” he says. Not being too critical of yourself is also good, says Lindsey Campbell, 18, of Hartland. Sage advice Time is running out, but it is possible to host a calm and successful holiday party or meal. The key is planning, and here are some tips from culinary arts students in Livingston County. ■ Stick with tried-and-true recipes. The holidays are no time for experimentation. ■ Plan the menu. ■ Study the pantry to see what ingredients are on hand. ■ Make a thorough list and shop for ingredients needed. ■ Make sure all the tools and equipment needed to prepare the food are on hand. ■ Make what you can ahead of time and store it. ■ Create a plan for serving the food. ■ Remember, cleanup is part of the job. Don't spend the whole meal or party in the kitchen. Try this instead If holiday baking does not fit into tbe schedule this year, let culinary arts students from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America group at Howell High School do the work for you with these prepackaged cookies and breads they're selling as a fundraiser. ■ What: Chocolate chip, peanut butter or Christmasshaped sugar cookies and banana or pistachio breads. ■ Cost: $3 for a dozen or a loaf. ■ Deadline: Orders must be placed no later than Monday, Dec. 17. ■ To order: Call Teri Brewer at 517-540-8300, Kevin Hill at 517-548-6217 or Nancy Panaretos at 517-548- 6267 or e-mail brewert@ howellschools.com, hillk@ howellschools.com or panaretosn@howellschools. com. ■ Pickup: Wednesday, Dec. 19, after 11 a.m. in Room M- 206 at Howell High School at the Parker Campus, main office at Howell High School Ffeshman Campus and by arrangement at the Career-Technical Education building at the old Howell High School. Payment is due at pickup. “Make the meal your own,” she says. “Don’t copy someone else. Be original.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunitynew5. com or a t810-844-2011. ACHIEVERS Thoma's ordination to be celebrated The ordination of Christopher Thoma will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartland Township. He also will be installed as pastor to serve with the Rev. Frank Pies. David Scaer, professor of biblical and systematic theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind., will preach at the ceremony. Thoma is a graduate of Concordia University in River Forest, 111., and is in his 12th year of full-time service. He has served as deacon at Our Savior since February 1999 and has focused on adult and youth education programs. While serving as deacon, Thoma completed his full-time studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne and serves as vicar at Our Savior. Thoma lives in Fenton with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children, Joshua, Madeline and Harrison. Send to:Achievers, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton, Mi 48116. e-mail news® livingstoncommunitynews.com. TREE HOUSE FROM B1 House has had only 5 owners in 170 years could move safely in the wind without damaging the roof. The trench kept the water out. When Frank Palermo bought the house in 1972, he enclosed the porch. The original home was a simple one-room log cabin, built in 1832. It was converted into a farm home during the 1860s. A second floor was added around 1890. “There’s a sense that this house has been greatly loved, with only five owners in 170 years,” Larson says. When Larson first bought the house three years ago, the home inspector told her it was a “really bad idea” to have a tree growing through the house. She intended to get rid of it, but sentiment and history won out. “I thought of taking the tree out, but everybody knows about the house with the tree through it,” she says. “I’ve grown very fond of it.” The tree became an immediate hit among members of the Brighton Art Guild, who attended a recent Halloween party Larson hosted. Larson used to get an occasional “critter,” mostly chipmunks, in the house via the hole in the floor around the tree trunk. But after she got her cat. Bleu Cheese, the mischief-making by Chip and Dale stopped. Bleu Cheese settles by the tree nightly, on alert to ward off any intruders. L arson says it’s been a neighborhood tradition to light the tree on the first of December. “The first time I lit the tree, a neighbor called to tell me I did it wrong (because) I had used green lights on the trunk and white lights on top,” she says. “(The neighbor) told me it was supposed to be all one color, and I didn’t want to break with tradition, so I went out and got more white lights,” she says. Many items from the original farm property are still around, including an ice house, a root cellar, two cisterns that collected rainwater - it was pumped into the house by hand - and a cabinet made from an old ice box. Larson has found items herself that were buried in the yard, such as harness parts and hand-made farm implements. The multitalented Larson has several occupations. She’s an singer who has performed with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln Opera in Chicago, Illinois Symphony, Toledo Symphony and several opera companies. She paints large murals with more than 150 adorning the walls of such buildings as Mott Children’s Hospital and Domino’s Farms in Ann Arbor. She also has her own graphic design business and does children’s book illustrations. For more information on Larson, visit her Web site: katherinelarson.com. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. lo u Santihi Comedy Debut Comedy Central Deeember 13 14 15 S h o w t im e s Wed. - 8pm Comedy Jamm - 8pm - All tlx $5 Thurs. - 8pm Fri. & S a t.- 8 & 1 0 :3 0pm Fri. & Sat. 8 pm show are non-smobing WNbiMday Alhunday DiMt Spfcfals 7 3 4 - 9 9 6 - 9 0 8 0 u u w u o .a a c o m e d y . c o m Families launch holiday season in Pinckney At downtown Pinckney's Light Up The Park holiday celebration Dec. 8, little ones enjoyed a petting zoo that included rabbits, a duck, goats, a donkey, a cow and a pony.The event is hosted annually by the Pinckney- Lakeland- Hamburg-Hell Division of the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce. LEANNt SMITH, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Adorning governor's tree delights students Brighton elementary ornament makers visit Lansing BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Students from a Brighton elementary school can now boast that they have homemade creations hanging in Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s home and ceremonial office. Leave it to art teacher Gail Bohner to make the most of an opportunity. Bohner, who teaches art at Brighton’s Spencer Elementary School and who was named art educator of the year for Michigan in 2006, applied to make ornaments for Granholm’s residence and office. “I wanted to showcase my students’ work,” says Bohner. “The theme was to celebrate the many traditions of Michigan, and we made clay ornaments and stamped Native American symbols in them.” Seven students from each grade level (first through fifth) stayed after school to make the ornaments. Thirdthrough fifth-graders worked with clay Bohner got from Runyan, a clay producer in Flint. First- and secondgraders used popsicle sticks made from white pine, the Michigan state tree. COURTESY GAIL BOHNER Brittany Hurst and Paige Prentice, fifth-graders at Brighton's Spencer Elementary School, hold the Ojibwa clay ornaments they made, which are now hanging at Governor Granholm's residence. Some 35 ornaments were sent to the governor, and Nov. 30, Bohner along with the students went to Lansing. “We thought it was very exciting to see where the governor lives,” says Bohner. “We got a 20-minute tour of her house and saw the Christmas tree and all the ornaments.” Third-grader Libby Reeves, who made an ornament with deer tracks on it, was excited to see her ornament hanging at the Governor’s home. “My ornament was hanging on the garland,” said Libby. “It was cool, and the governor had a big Christmas tree.” “It surprised me to find my ornament with all that the governor had there,” said third-grader Brynn Chesney. “My favorite thing was getting a candy cane.” Third-grader Drew Lavinger, who also had a clay ornament at the governor’s house, had one word to say about her home. “Big!” Bohner says that 31 students along with 29 parents attended the trip. Lisa Carolin can be reached at Icarolin® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. 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Old 23 (1 Mile S. of M-59) www.beauchamplawn.com B 4 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. PET TRANSPORTATION Furry Friends Rescue, which promotes humane treatment of animals and placement of homeless pets, needs help with transportation of pets. Adoptable pets are shown every Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pet Provisions in Brighton. Details: 248-860- 5688 or e-mail debbee@ ameritech.net. YMCA COACHES Livingston County Family YMCA is looking for volunteer coaches and referees for the upcoming basketball season, Jan. 12-Feb. 23, 2008. Training meeting, Thursday, Dec. 20,6-8 p.m., at Cleary University's Chrysler Building. Practices and games are one day a week on Saturday afternoons. Must be at least 16 years old. Details: 517-540- 2325 or e-mail jkovalcheck@ ymcametrodetroit.org. BELLRINGERS The Salvation Army is looking for Kettle ringers at Livingston County stores through Dec. 24. Shifts can be run form two to 12 hours, Monday- Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Details: 517-546-4750, ext. 105 or e-mail derek_rose@usc. salvationarmy.org. COMMITTEE TO PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING Livingston County Community Alliance is seeking parents to join this committee. Parents also will have the opportunity to help with other activities such as working on a campaign for Parenting Awareness month in March. Details: 517- 545- 5944 or e-mail Daydra@ sbcglobal.net. OFFICE HELP Recycle Livingston in Howell needs help with office tasks one morning a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Training available. Details: 517-548-4439 or email recycleliv@sbcglobal. net. YOUTH COUNSELORS Camp Fire USA is looking for individuals to deliver quality youth programming from a National Camp Fire USA course curriculum, working with youth in a group setting, iritroducing them to new activities, challenges and interests. Details: 800-860- 5840 or e-mail campfireusa@ wathana.org. TEA ROOM SERVER Hamburg Historical Society is looking for tea room assistance including serving, greeting and cleaning. The Society will train and work within individuals' schedules. Details: 810- 231-2863 or e-mail esr@ htdconnect.com. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Howell Nature Center needs helpers to work with the wildlife rehabilitation staff in responding to calls regarding injured wildlife. Must be 18 years old or older and have your own transportation. Training is provided. Details: 517-546-0249 ore-mail faithk@howellnaturecenter. org. CHILD MENTORING Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Livingston County program is looking for mentors. "Bigs" and "Littles" are matched in an individual or group setting in order to strengthen social, academic, decisionmaking or problem-solving skills. Activities take place in a supervised location. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Details: 517-546- 1140 or e-mail bbbslc@ismi. net. STORE VOLUNTEERS Flabitat for Humanity of Livingston County needs people to staff their resale store the Home Center, 7198 Grand River Ave.. Must be 18 years or older and work at least two-hour shifts. No heavy lifting. Details: 810- 220-9986, ext. 10 or e-mail lchfhresalestore@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. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@ chartermi.net. 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Because the Eagles are so talented, the competition to make the team was fierce, maybe tougher than ever. He said the thought of making cuts left a sick, empty feeling in his stomach all year. “You are haimted by this,” he said after trimming his squad to 12 players. “You have to tell the kids “you are not quite good enough.’ It’s gut-wrenching. It’s so hard.” Basketball is the one prep sport that always makes cuts, no matter the size of the school. There’s just not enough court space. Sports like football, cross country and track welcome everybody. Sports with smaller participation, like bowling, swimming and tennis, rarely, if ever, have to cut. While the teams move on with the games, the athletes who are cut are left sitting on the sidelines with a feeling of rejection that doesn’t go away easify. Leppek and I can sympathize. We were both cut fi^m our high school teams. I still have a bad taste in my mouth over it nearly 17 years later. The decision seemed political, according to my teenage mind. I believed then that I was cut because one of my best friends and I were too equal to choose between, so the coach cut us both as juniors, not wanting to choose one over the other. He ended up keeping a senior as a junior varsity player who he thought might make varsity later in the year. I’ll admit the senior was slightly more talented than I was, but he also was a major discipline case. Time to form, he quit a few weeks into the season, only adding to my angst. Leppek remembers feeling robbed. “In my mind, I was pretty good, too,” he said. The truth is, probably 90 percent of coaches cut for all the right reasons. Maybe that person doesn’t work hard enough. Maybe they aren’t skilled enough. Maybe they are not the right fit for the program or willing to accept a lesser role. Players shouldn’t take it personally, but it’s hard for a teenager not to think that way. “There are a lot of guards running around this school, a lot of 5(foot)9 kids who are pretty good,” Leppek said. The problem is “we only need four of them.” Leppek said many of athletes he cut didn’t play basketball year-round. “Kids, if they don’t practice their games, they will get beat out by someone who works more,” he said. “It’s a big skill game. ... The days of playing November to March are done for most schools.” Howell boys basketball coach Creighton Bums had such trouble deciding who to keep on his team, he waited past the first week, eventually keeping 16 players. Maldng cuts “that’s the part of coaching I hate,” he said. “This is my 44th year, and it never gets easier. Maybe I’m getting softer in all my years, but telling someone not to play is difficult.” This is little consolation to those players who were cut, but coaches, too, have feelings of remorse and regret about the process. Unfortunately, it’s a necessary evil of high school basketball. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Howell could bring ice rink downtown Idea is to give area more vibrancy BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News A group looking to bring outdoor ice skating to downtown Howell is seeking public input on a new plan, and offering a peek into the design. “We really want people to respond to us,” said Howell Mayor Pro Tern Steve Manor, who is pushing the project with local developer Norb Boes for the amphitheater area near the historic Livingston County Courthouse. “The proposed skating rink provides a multiseason, yearround recreation opportunity that will expand and enhance the use of the amphitheater to both warm and cold-weather activities,” Mindy Arnold, Main Street Program manager said in a press release. She emphasized that the popular summer outdoor concerts would continue at the same location. SEE ICE RINK,C2 COURTISY, BOWERS AND REIN ASSOCIATES This rendering shows the grounds of the historic Livingston County Courthouse in downtown Howeii, where an ice rink is being proposed for the area that has been used for outdoor concerts in the summer. Supporters of the project are seeking pubiic input on the idea before moving ahead. Skaters must impress quickly Just 3 contests determine who'll go to states PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howeil sophomore Sam Daus performs a routine at a recent practice at Grand Oaks ice Arena. Daus, the top skater in Howeii's club figure skating program, says her goai is to quaiify for the state meet by her senior season. Beiow, Howeii senior Courtney Cox does a routine. 'We are getting better every year. We gain at least 15 to 20 points every year. Our goal is to go to states.' Amanda Goetz, Hartland skating coach BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News One by one, the 11 members of the Howell High School figure skating club zip across the ice at Grand Oaks Ice Arena in Genoa Township, performing various jumps and routines. The Highlanders are practicing their skills in preparation for the season- opening meet Sunday in Chelsea. They need to be sharp, because it is one of just three competitions used to determine which individuals and teams will advance to the Michigan High School Figure Skating Championship in March. Scores are determined by three categories - jumps, spins and moves. “It’s a big goal of mine. I want to make states before I’m a senior,” says Howell sophomore Sam Daus. Two other local programs. Hartland and South Lyon United, will field teams with similar hopes this season. Brighton will not have a team, according to Howell coach Christine Haan, due to low numbers. The Highlanders always have been one of the state’s top programs. They won the A team state title with Andrea Best in 2006. Haan likes what she has seen so far fix)m Daus, freshman Lindsay Grajek and seniors Courtney Cox and Shannon Lizotte. “Ninety percent of the girls are on the ice (training) four days a week,” she says. SEE SKATING, C2 Howell freshman Lindsay Grajek lands after Jumping high off the ice while practicing her skills at a recent practice at Grand Oaks Ice Arena. She is one of 11 members of the school's figure skating club. It's a building year for South Lyon East sports programs 3 new junior varsity teams get their chance this winter BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Losing is a reality a new high school like South Lyon East must face in its first season fielding sports teams. East opened with roughly 480 freshmen and sophomores last fall, launching junior varsity S.Lyon East freshman forward Colin Wedesky plays basketball for the Cougars. programs in football, volleyball and boys soccer. 'This winter, three new junior varsity programs - boys and girls basketball and wrestling -g e t their chance to prove they’ll be ready to become varsity teams when the Kensington Lakes Activities Association forms next fall. Other Cougars who participate in sports like swimming, skiing and bowling have joined the co-ops run by rival South Lyon High School. 'The Cougars boys basketball program, led by Ben Mainka, m i^ t hold the school’s only chance at a winning season. Mainka, a science teacher at Millennium Middle School, inherited a wealth of talent, including 6-foot-6 freshman forward Colin Wedesl^ and sophomore sharp shooter Blake Jones, and was hired early enough to take his players to team camp at Hope College over the summer, where they held their own against other varsity teams. 'Hie Cougars have started 0-3, but Mainka says that won’t last. “When you play varsity teams against freshmen and sophomores, you grow up fast,” Mainka says. “We are prepared to win at an earlier stage than maybe some of the other programs.” The first time East’s girls basketball team played Clintondale this season, coach Katherine Duncan kept a secret from her team. “I didn’t tell them Clintondale was varsity. I didn’t want them to be discouraged,” Duncan said. SEE SOUTH LYON,C2 C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 ICE RINK FROM Cl Howell skate rink plan could cost $1 million The rink will cost $750,000 to $1 million to build. F\inding for the project would come from the city, the Downtown Development Authority, state and federal grants as well as private donations. Operational costs would run $50,000 to $60,000 annually. Some of that money would be recouped in skate rental fees and ice time, as it is at the shoreline city of South Haven, which has been Howell’s model. While plans for an outdoor rink have existed for more than a year, there are certain steps to follow, according to Manor. “First is public relations, and (getting) permission (from Livingston County Commissioners) to build on the site.” The land, which sits between the historic Livingston County Courthouse and the county annex building, was given to the county when the city abandoned Court Street, south of Clinton Street more than a decade ago. The rink, which would be an oval, would follow the former Court Street path. Plans show the existing amphitheater hillside would be preserved, with an expansion of about 63 feet to the amphitheater’s south side toward Grand River Avenue. “The historic elm trees in the front lawn of the courthouse would be preserved,” Arnold stressed. The proposed roof for the ice rink would be re movable, though Manor’s initial thought is that the roof would be kept in place except in special circumstances. In such a case, the roof, characterized by steel beams intended to mimic a Victorian train station, could be removed in sections. Manor believes investing in the plan is tantamount to investing in the city’s future. “Downtowns throughout the state are struggling to compete with big-box stores and strip malls. Downtowns must offer something unique to attra ct people, including families. “This is something that would make people come back.” He envisions a vibrant downtown where people come to ice skate, stop in at a restaurant, and then do some shopping, “but it has to be in this spot or it won’t work,” he said. He disagrees with recent suggestions that the rink should be put on a piece of land that is not being used, off of the main corridor. “It doesn’t have the same effect if it’s not downtown” where everyone driving Grand River Avenue will see it, he said. The plan also calls for an outbuilding to the southeast side of the county annex building where equipment, including a Zamboni, would be stored. The building also would house a concession stand and heated public re strooms, open year round. “We could even sell hot dogs and lemonade out of the concession stand during the concerts (at the courthouse,)” he said, suggesting the ways in which the public could be served by this plan are limitless. He hopes to be skating on the rink by November 2009. Anyone interested in learning more o r offering feedback is asked to call Mindy Arnold at in the Howell Main Street office a t 517-545-4240 o r e-mail marnold@downtownhowell. org. Laurie Humphrey can be reached a t lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. COURTESY JOE GROSSO 2 sign for scholarships Hartland High School recently celebrated the signing of two baseball players to college scholarships. In front, from left, are: Jason Potts (Saginaw Valley State) and Zachery Cooper (Central Michigan). They are flanked by their parents, Keith and Cynthia Potts and Lynne and Dennis Cooper. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Women's-only volleyball - Drop-ins welcome for noncompetitive play 7 p.m.Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary. Cost; $2. Details: Anita,810-231-3326. ■ Soccer clinics - Detroit Ignition soccer players host clinics at Kicks and Sticks Sports Arena, 960 Victory Drive, Genoa Township, on Dec. 18. Ages 10-and-under go from 6:30- 7:30 p.m.and 11-and-overfrom 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $5 fee will assist a local 26-year-old woman without insurance to defray costs associated with her cancer treatment. Jim Lemley, 517-545-7778. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 5 17-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhoweii. org. ■ Boys basketball league - 8- week season, grades 1-6 begins Jan. 7. Cost: $45-$90. Volunteer coaches needed. ■ Rollerama classes - Skate with Santa Dec. 19. Cost: $6. SELCRA www.selcra.com or8 10-299-4140. ■ Basketball clinics - Brighton Boys Travel Basketball hosts clinics Dec. 26-28, for boys and girls grades 3-8 at Scranton Middle School. Cost: $50-$7S. ■ Boys basketball leagues - Boys in grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 will practice once a week and participate in a game-like scrimmage Saturdays. Register by Dec. 19. Cost; grades 3-4 ($60-$90). Grades 5-6 ($65-$98). PINCKNEY COMMUNITY ED 810-225-3950. ■ Coed basketball - Second-grade program 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Jan.9-Feb.27 at Pathfinder. Deadline: Dec. 20. Cost: $70. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY REC 517-223-6481. HARTLAND COMMUNITY ED 8 10-626-2150or www.hartlandcommunityed. com. ■ Rollerama classes - Skate with Santa Dec. 19. Cost: $6. IN BRIEF Benefit dinner set for injured coach A benefit spaghetti dinner for Hartland assistant wrestling coach Brian Jousma will run 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Hartland High School commons area. Jousma was injured in a work related accident Dec. 4, according to Hartland wrestling coach Todd Cheney. Jousma had two concrete landscape blocks fall on him, according to Cheney, breaking his femur, pelvic bone, ribs and giving him a gash on his head. After nine hom^ of surgery, doctors at the University of Michigan Medical Center took an artery from Jousma’s left leg and put it in the right and a rod was added, too. Donations will be accepted at the door and can be sent to: Brian Jousma, 150 Lake Pines Drive, Brighton, MI 48114. 6 winners advance in Elks Hoop Shoot Six local winners of the Elks Hoop Shoot will advance to the Elks District Hoop Shoot Jan. 5 at the RANDO Activity Center in Jackson. The giris winners were Brittany Toonan (ages 8-9) and Afyssa Riehle (10-11), both of South Lyon’s Brummer Elementary, and Danielle Kinczkowski (ages 12-13) of Pathfinder in Pinckney. The boys winners were Matt Sherman (ages 8-9) and Jacob Schmitter (ages 10-11), both of St. Mary’s in Pinckney, and Andrew Toth (ages 12-13) of Pathfinder in Pinckney. From News staff reports SKATING FROM Cl South Lyon gets a program of its own Hartland coach Amanda Goetz says this is Hartland’s first season in program history with both a strong A and Bteam. Hartland captain Amanda Beaune leads the A group, which performs tougher skills than the B group, led by seniors Kim Buckingh^ and Danielle Rodolso. “We are getting better every year,” Goetz says. “We gain at least 15 to 20 points every year. Our goal is to go to states.” That goal took a hit with the first competition Dec. 9, when the Eagles A and B teams finished eighth and tied for ninth, respectively. Only the top two in each district advance. South Lyon United has grown from a co-op with Saline, Dexter and Chelsea into its own program in just its second year. United has seven skaters from South Lyon schools skating out of the Plymouth Cultural Center. S outh Lyon sophomore Becca Sadler (A team), sophomore Emily Redman (B team) and fi^shinan Paige Marken (C team) are skaters to watch. United will compete head to head with HoweU for the first time after moving districts. “I’m just hoping to get them to qualify (for states),” new South Lyon United coach Stephanie Redman says. “We are all working very hard. Whatever happens, we will be happy no matter what. The girls are very excited just to have their own program.” SOUTH LYON FROM Cl Coach builds challenging 15-game schedule Duncan, 24, an Illinois native who played softball at Eastern Miclfigan University, admits “the “W’ is not that important this year.” “I’m looking at game by game. How we progressing? Are we setting up our offense? We have a pretty quick team. There is some learning every day.” Duncan, a substitute teacher in the district, is emphasizing unity and aggressive play to the 18 players in her JV and freshman program. East originally had only four games on its schedule, but Duncan eventually built a 15- game schedule that includes playing Clintondale four times. New wrestling coach Fred Vera, 43, who teaches at South Lyon High, has experience laimching new programs. He grew the wrestling program at Centennial Middle School &Y)m 11 students five years ago to more than 50 this season. Vera, who wrestled at Belleville High and Sienna Heights College, has 25 wrestlers on his roster, including a handful of sophomores who earned varsity letters at South Lyon last season and freshman lyier Foley, who was undefeated in middle school. Foley, Brent Parzuchowski and Alex Hubert all won their weight classes at the Pinckney Invitational last weekend. Vera said his team is at a disadvantage because most JV teams train with their varsity programs. East’s schedule includes two varsity invitationals, the South Lyon Invitational and the Oakland County Invitational. The team will compete as a varsity in the post-season, too, giving its wrestlers a chance to advance to the Division 3 individual regional tournament. Some CougcU’s will earn their varsity letter this season. “We understand that this is a building year. We will take our lumps, but this will be a great learning experience,” Vera said. Jason Deegan can be reached atjdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t810-844-2012. 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Commercial, Industrial and Retail Condominiums, Townhouses, 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 Commerical, Industrial and Retail-Sale FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY in downtowri Brighton. High traffic street, ample parking. Equipment includes 3 freezers, ice machine & more. Beer/wine license. Ideal for party store, coffee shop, etc. $125,000 or lease for $2,500/mo. Call Pam Danaher at Coldwell Banker T&C^ (734) 216-4511 Condominiums, Townhouse, ^ ^ C o H o g - S a l^ ^ CHRISTMAS SPECIALI No interest for 6 months w/ approved land contract. Gorgeous Oak Pointe Condo on 2nd hole of Honors Course. Call Pam Danaher at Coldwell Banker T£rC (734) 216-4511 HOWELL JUST LISTED 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home, 3 car garage, deck, porch, basement and more! $275,000. Crossroads Real Estate 810-227-3455 Open Houses Open House 12/9 from 12 - 2pm. Stadium go E. On Collingwood right onto Fair. 2014 Fair St. Ann Arbor. Sharp Updated 3 bdrm ranch, huge livingromm w/ fireplace. Finished family room in lower level. Attached 2 car. Exceptional Value $20500.00 Code # 27140570. Elaine 586- 215-6366 Michigan Group Real Estate Wanted iG o rg e o n s bed / S badi homes Own for * 9 1 0 . , Limitfll Tuw Pricing! f. ^ 9(l cfilinp, nmlv 1,$00 tq. h., kaod n » apfliiiKt padup. I Select boon itainku ited I upgrade. Includn low litt tent of $279 pet no No doting iee/No appiicatkm Fee ' Sdo Farms Estates Sun Homes 6655 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor ,www.sciofarms.com Wanted 4 unit or larger rental property. Any condition In Ann Arbor Area.(734)945-1592. Residential Homes Sale CHELSEA One of a kind home 8 location in exec sub 4 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath $495,000, (734)475-0244. 4bdrm 2bath foreclosure for $13,900! For listings 800-619-3816 ext F569 3-4 Bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2200 sf Bi-level w/2 car gar. Many new features. 2423 Dundee $250K, down payment assistance possible. 734-426-4782 Suburban Areas and Country Homes-Sale FOR SALE Condo steps from Medical Center: 2 bedrooms, covered parking, pool, near Huron River. $169,900. Marc (734)657-9065. Investment and Income Property-Sale Campus Apt bldg Good Location, $1,050,000. 418 8 504 Lawrence St. GRM less then 8. Tom Ewing, Broker 996-8506 FOR SALE-6 bdrm. 200 I Packard duplex $457,000 510 S 4th Ave. $357,000. 1143S. Forest. $357,000. Call 734-260-7215 Ypsilanti 5 unit apartment building. Fully Rented and Updated. $310,000. Call for flexible terms. (734)323-8897. Livingston County Homes-Saie HARTLAND Acreage- 4 bdrm, 2 bath ranch, on over 1 acre. Great location! Beautiful master suite, deck, 2-car insulated garage. REDUCED! $199,999. Crossroads Real Estate 810-227-3455 [VENI For Sale Brand new 2007 3 bed/2 bath [Front and back porches All appliances included Across from playground Lincoln schools Pets welcome *940/m.. 734-481-1152 g www^laksview.com Skylme/Cldywn Rf t»ler ICfliainrFstricfiommayappty 1 S4(gB(eSU.Ift99SlliimlDFlS«w ' SWflMWir— HORSE FARM (3-5 stalls) w/ home on 2 acres In desirable Milford Twp. Near town, Kensington Metropark and horse trails. $299,900. Call Pam Danaher at Coldwell Banker T8C (734) 216-4511 VACANT LAND in Hamburg Twp. Seller must sell! Build your dream home on 2 acres, no assoc, paved road, surveyed 8 perked. Beautiful ready-to-build parcel. $65,000. Call Pam Danaher at Coldwell Banker T8C (734) 216-4511 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Grass Lake. Inviting 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch on 8 acres. Light and bright open floor plan with over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. 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Member BBB INTERIOR PAINTING Lie/ insured734-930-6455 30 Years Experience Call Gary, 734-217-9335 1 Snow and 1 Ice Removal 1 Electrical AAABSOLUTELY BEST Electrical Contactor - Commercial/residential. Meyer Electric, since 1979. 734-426-4611 734-484-3802 AEtA Snow Clearing Big or Small. 528-2922 C4 CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LiViNGSTON COMMUNiTY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 *N e w R e d u c e d ' k R a te s f o r the^ H o lid a y s ! at The Meadows 1 bdrm now $600 k2bdrms now $750 < ^ witii $300 deposit to move bci > No appkalion fee • Private entry to every unit > Central air • Full size IV/D in every unit • Water intluded c m TO D H Y ! 734487-1990 'with I I WHITMORE LAKE-1 I bdrm, heat, appliances, parking, no smoke/pets. I $480. 734-455-1487 Office Space-Rent i Whitmore Lake- 2 I bdrms, 1200 q. ft., washer/dryer, private j parking, no pets, new paint, air, private entrance, dishwasher. $700. (734)645-0035. Ann Arbor - Downtown 1,500 sf office w/parking 734-487-9640 www.phoenixco.biz ! Ypsilanti 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 512 Washtenaw Free heat A water, updated 8 clean. 2 blocks fom EMU (734)646-6260. Ann Arbor - Jackson Ave 1,900-19,000sf flex space 734-487-9640 www.phoenixco.biz 4 WERUrl irmi2008j Attn! CLEAN, QUIET ROOM, 1 bikfrom EMU, Ypsi. $385 includes utilities. 734-635-7220 Vvftployme/?/ AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath & kitchen, clean 8 quiet, utilities, free cable 973-0261; PM YPSI - Rooms, efficiencies 1-2-3-4 bdrm apts., houses. From $400/mo. Call 734-262-1627 Ann Arbor, Pauline 8 Stadium, 400 8 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch@provide.net_____ 3 BED/2 BATH All appliances Lincoln schools Pets welcome Big,Bright,Beautiful!EMU Huge cToset,share kitc/ba New carpet. No smoke/ pets $395. 734-461-6039 Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent Downtown loft 800 sq. ft. Completely renovated. Parking avail. Call Randy Maas at (734) 662-2903. 2 M O N T H S H 2 I 3 H e a t ,W a t e r & Gas Paid! OfVAUKS, 1« /}^p4-434-2552 Minutes from US-23 & i-94 214 South Hewitt,'Ypsilanti ■b inhmarltapjfUntnl^om SALINE, 450 E. Michigan, retail/office 1765 sq. ft. Excellent location, ample parking 8 road front signage. Anchorage Commercial 734-332-1110 High visibility w / parking at door on W. Stadium Office Suite w/ private entry 8 bath. Billboard avail $895 includes utilities. 734-476-1861 FURNISHED rooms, no lease, long/short term, w/furnished kitchen use. Laundry 8 parking available. $425/mo. Can 734- 327-6949 or 662-3947 1 Mo Free! Ypsi. 1 bdrm In 5 bdrm house. Laun- Contact Holy at Utiiii Hoinc^ 1 -8 0 0 .6 9 4 -3 1 0 6 1 Skvline/QavlOfl Relailer pool $350. 248-474-7993 2500 sq. ft. Retail/Office for sublet in Huron Village (Whole Foods Complex). (734)971-6410. 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 Room for rent also a 1 bdrm apt furnished, all utilities cable, A/C 734- 483-7665, leave msg w- *CHUuircyiic!iottSjp})lv ■1^ Evpitfs 12/31107 SALINE - Large room, share very clean kitchen 8 bath, on-site laundry, $320/mo.734-482-4504 Loch Alpine - 4273 Eastgate. 3 bdrm, cherry kitchen, $1,100. (734)260-4111._________ Ypsi- Clean quiet, furnished, utilities included $280/mo. 495-0883 or 730-6927 Whitmore Lake - 2 nice 1,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse A/C, 10x12door 734-320-1549 Out of State-Rental Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental Ann Arbor 1 bdrm, multilevel, wood firs, washer/ dryer, deck. Pet ok. $695 ■Pgas/elec. 517-522-8926 Lake Worth, FL,east of Dixie. Golf, ocean, off-street parking, fenced yard. Lovely 1 bdrm furnished apt, seasonal $1200/mo. 1 yr. lease $800/mo. Small pet OK. (734) 434-4199 Mirage Lake property newer home Exclusive sub, 4200sf, walk out, 5 bdrm,3.5 bath $2695 Tri- Star Ent 734-777-2369 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes NE Ann Arbor country setting 3 bdrm, large fenced yard, $1150+ security. (734) 358-7147 Ann Arbor 2300 sq ft, 3 - 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, finished walkout. Great view, best unit in the Arbors $1550, sale offers also welcome. 734-657-9800 Residential Washtenaw-Rental Near EMU - Large 2 bdrm, fireplace, $750/ mo. FREE heat, 1st mo. 1/2 price. 734-368-0676. Belleville room for rent, nice large home. Heated pool, exc. neighborhood. $450/mo + security. Please call 734-740-8997 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 bdrm- Huge kitchen 2000+sq', fenced backyard $1495 517-902-6796 NICE 3 bdrm ranch, gar., bsmt, dishwasher, laundry, Ig. yard. Great Milan area. $875. 734-439-9658 FEMALE to share beautiful custom 3 bdrm home on 20 wooded acres. $300. 734-426-4663 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 1700 sf, attached gar., 2 baths, laundry room,appliances $1455. (734) 945-7482. Apartments Furnished By Ann Arbor - S. Lyon 2 bdrm, 2 bath, walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, C/A, car port, pool/hot tub. $900 734-878-0821. ABLE TO PLEASE Immaculate, 3 bdrm 2 bath In Ann Arbor, new hardwood floors, finished basement, attached garage, fenced back yard, $1195 mo. Avail Now. 734-476-5764 Saline 3-4 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2.5 garage, 2600 sq.', 3 acres, pole barn, $1600. 734-845-0442 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Business (Budget) Analyst I / II Saline 3 bdrm/2bath, 1750sf, $1050+deposit. Rent to own option. Avail now (734) 461-1528 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. CHELSEA new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, appliances, bsmt, garage, $950 734-904-5887 EARHART VILLAGE-4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fireplace, gar, all appis, pets OK. $1350. 734-424-0646 Able To Please Spacious 4 bdrm colonial, 1865 sq', private backyard, large den w/ fireplace w/free firewood, 2 car att. garage, $1350. 734-476-5764. Saline, NEW KITCHEN! 3 bdrm, 2 bath, finished, basement, fenced yard, AC $1050. 734-383-7000 Apartment Unfurnished Absolutely nice 1 or 2 bdrm in Ypsi $500 - $600+ utils, water included, 248-767-5651 Huge 1 bdrm. Perfect for Newlyweds, seniors 8 others Ann Arbor $777. Sell $89,999, on bus line www.sell-home.com ID#50. 734-971-7399 Able to rent in Ypsi, 4BDRM , 1400sf, walkout base, privacy fence. $1100 mo 810-225-0706 Lis-'' AbsoluteSec. 8 Welcome 283 bdrm, full basement, near EMU campus, 734- 644-3375, 734-572-8680 All 1st Month FREE Large remodeled 1 bdrm $485/mo. w/FREE Month 8 Heat @ 137 S. 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Clean, off st. parking. $750/mo +util. 734-216-4823 /994-9150 Ann Arbor Burns Park home for rent. 3 bed/2.5 bath, 2 car garage, fireplace, sunrooms, on park. (734)482-4593. SUMPTER 3 bedroom 1 bath $900/mo. No rent till January.734-521-0198 AVAIL NOW 2 bdrm close to EMU. $575 includes heat 8 water. 1 N. Summit 734-483-6082 Ann Arbor- 2 bdrm, walk downtown! 1002 Fountain. Very nice, laundry hook-up $750. 996-2514 ANN ARBOR- Charming 3 bdrm 1 bath $850/mo No rent till January. 734-521-0236 BRIGHTON Best Value 2 bdrm. 10 min to Ann Arbor. Clean 8 Quiet.New carpet. From $595. $99 move in. 1-800-773-3031 Ann Arbor 3 bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, garage. No smoke/pets. 313-510-8635 Ann Arbor NE 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bright, lovely, avail. Dec. 15, $1900. (734)913-0897. 3 & 4 Bdrm Houses Burns Park, 1310 Packard Lg. 2 bdrm apt., walk to campus, flexible lease. $790. (734) 995-4001 ANN ARBOR, Dicken School, great neighborhood 8 area! 2 bdrm, $770/mo. 734-994-0587 ANN ARBOR SCHOOLS - 3 bdrm. 2.5 bath, 1950sf, fireplace, 2 car garage. $1400+utilities, option to buy. 734-735-5700 CHEAP 8 BEST Ceramic 8 Hardwood Any Vendor Payments LARGE 2 bdrm Special $749 Heat 8 Parking included N. Campus-Arboretum S 734-996-4992/ 734- 678-1239/248-763-1105 Ann Arbor - Upper 3 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, AC, deck, Sec 8 OK $900 + utilities. 734-429-1461 Ann Arbor Southeast, 3 bedroom, new carpet, laundry hookup, large yard, no pets $995.00. (734)994-3480. Ann Arbor Westside upper 2 bdrm on private court, near park, reduced to $950. 734-663-7818 Ann Arbor W.Side -Clean 3 bdrm! Finished bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 2 bdrm,1 bath home redone kitchen/bath, sec 8. ok $750. 310-350- 9531 or 734-678-6561 ANN ARBOR, W. Side DEPOT TOWN - Large, beautiful 2 bdrm. 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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 Ypsi 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, Ranch/Sec 8 OK $1100. (734)340-2245. BELLEVlLLE-2 bdrm sunny, lots of windows, washer 8 dryer,Pets ok. $1000. 734-740-8922 YPSILANTI-Greene Farm Sub. Lease/option. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2.5 car garage, CA, gas fireplace, appliances. $1600+ 248-755-5472 Loft Apt. downtown Ypsi, 1 bdrm nearly new, $660. 734-485-8049 or email dave@ypsi.com Milan-2 bdrm, dishwasher, washer 8 dryer, storage, $650. $25 off 1st mo. (734)417-0430 BURNS PARK Milan 1 bdrm apt - $500 +elec. includes appliances. Long or short term lease. ® 734-439-4050. Saline- renovated 2 bdrm, Near downtown $790. 517-902-6796 3 bdrm. New paint. C/A. 2 bath, laundry, on park $1650. 734-662-2080 Ypsilanti- UPDATED 3 bdrm 1 bath $825/mo. No rent till January. 734-521-0198 MILAN - 2 bdrm apt. in small 4 unit. Appliances, laundry, water included $600/mo. 734-645-8564 W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. Burns Park - 4 bdrm, V/2 bath, 3rd fir, bsmt, laundry, gar. 734-741-5021. qrmaa@comcast.net NEAR DEPOT TOWN 1 8 2 bdrm apts. available now. Wood floors, washer/dryer. $675-$695 Call 734-657-5494. YPSI-1100 SF, 3bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, garage. $1000/mo., Section 8 OK, 734-323-8826 Chelsea- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, easy commute Ann Arbor or Jackson $1000. (734)883-2265. YpsiTwp. Rosewtnd Sub. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1950sf,$1450. Pets OK, FSBO. $198K. 239-2414 Nice 1 8 2 bdrm in quiet country setting. Basement, backyard $725 8 $775 734-484-4423 Hunting and Recreational Property-Rental CHELSEA lease w/ option. 3 bdrm, large yard 2 car, walk to downtown. $900/mo RENTED Residential Livingston-Rental Old West Side - Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm apt. @ 405 Mosley. Laundry. No pets/smoke. $725 includes heat7^-973-9364 3 Responsible Hunters from the thumb seeking Hunting Land Rights in SE Mich. 989-673-5665 Chelsea New Home - 3 bdrm, 3V2 bath, daylight basement, $1900/mo. 734-646-9706. Too n e w , fo r p h o t o ! % Lake Property and Recreational Rental Dexter- 4 bdrm 2 bath, walk-out, 1300sf, 2 car, washer/dryer pets Ok $1300. (734) 475-1810 Old Westside home upper half 1 bdrm. $650/mo + deposit. (734) 665-8498 ON CAVANAUGH LAKE 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath, dock, nice view, fireplace. • $900/mo. 517-795-8003 Dexter 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, washer/dryer, garage, fireplace, central air, basement. Loch Alpine, Dexter schools. $1700. (734)417-1468. Saline - charming, small 1 bdrm, washer/dryer, $460+ sec. FREE HEAT. RENTED! Portage, just 25 min to Ann Arbor, 3bd, 2ba, frpi laundry,garage,no smoke $1595 734-330-6499 2 bdrm near EMU large clean 8 quiet, all utils included except electric $800 mo. 734-439-8381 Whitmore Lake - Small cottage 2 bdrm 650sf, all sports lake access. $650 + utilities. 734-449-2840 8621 Sandpiper Canton S. of Joy 8 W. of Shel- .don hills. Huge 3bdrm,2bath, full bsmt 8 2 car. Set up for wheel chair and decorating. Call Norma 734-844-0313 or Fran 734-748-3831 Remerica Hometwon III BRIGHTON Lake front home, 1400sf. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. All sports Round Lake. $900/mo. (810) 229-8981_______ Heartland 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car gar. newer construction $1200. (248) 568-5691 Hell- 2 bdrm home for rent, 1st mo. 8 security, $750/mo. 734-915-1533. WASHTENAW AVE NEAR EMUNewly renovated Spacious units, 1 bdrm $465, 2 bdrm $725, 3 bdrm $875. Updated kit/bath 8 flooring 313-685-5612 Manufactured Housing-Rental E. YPSI - 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $550/mo. Option to buy also avail. 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SALESFORCE.COM and Website Administrator Kaiamazoo, Michigan Position Summary: The Salesforce.com/Web administrator will work with and support the Sales and Marketing efforts by: • Mapping Key business processes to Salesforce.com. • Setup leads, contacts, accounts, opportunities, etc. • Setup lead assignment rules, workflow rules, etc. • Create customizatlons if needed. • Create pipeline reports (and others) in Saiesforce.com. • Consult with staff to gather information about needs, objectives, functions, and features to implement the overall design and layout of the Salesforce.com system. • Oversee data integrity in Salesforce.com using DemandTools. • Create SQL queries and exception reports. • Deploy new AppExchange tools in Salesforce.com. • Conduct new and follow-up training for all Salesforce.com users. • Provide recommendations for continuous process improvement. • Work with product managers to refresh product line and market landing page content. • Work with both Sales and Marketing teams to develop closed-loop ROI analysis. • Build out keyword database in website search engine. • Assist with online advertising programs. Minimum Requirements/Qualiflcations: • College degree preferably in marketing or business. • Strong business experience with 1-3 years of work experience, • Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with at least two years of related experience. Proficiency in SQL or other database technologies required. • Proficiency with a CRM system, preferably Salesforce.com is preferred and experience with Microsoft Access. DemandTools, Supportforce.com and other mass email management system is preferred. Travel would be minimal. Experience with HTML, Photoshop, and Flash a plus. Knowledge of Spam laws a plus. Please send resumes to: Thermo Fisher Scientific Human Resources - SFDC/Web Admin 4481 Campus Drive Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. 'They are not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it. 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Transportation provided from centralized office to worksites. 9am-5pm, 40 hrs/wk. $8,89hr OT $13.34/hr. Send resume w/ref #280095 to DLEG/BWP, PO BOX 11170, Detroit, Ml 48211-1170 Landscape workers Dave's Irrigation Services, Plymouth/multiple worksites w/in Wayne County. 5 temp jobs 3/25/08-11/30/08. Shovel trenches, lay sod, clean equipment. No exp. Transportation provided from centralized office to worksites. 8am-4pm 40hrs/wk $7.65/hr. OT $11.48/hr. Send resume w/ref #280088 to: DLEG/BWP, PO BOX 11170, Detroit, Ml 48211-1170 LOOK!!! Driver, Delivery, Set-Up $15.00/starl No experience necessary we will train. Immediate openings. Call Monday and Tuesday for details. (810) 844-2502 Maintenance Asst. Manager Asst Senior Maintenance Manager at (1) 1145 unit apartment community. Versatile individual must have 2+ yrs hands on property management exp. 8 be exceptionally computer literate. Also, must be organized 8 able to lead in a fast paced environment. 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Good pay, $20-$35/hr. for those w/own truck 8 night-time snow shoveling work. 734-663-3343, ext. 22. STYLIST WANTED Are you looking for a professional change for yourself and 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; Event/Media Video (Part Time) Provide auto video technical assistance for external and internal events. Minimum qualifications: 60 hours of related college credits, two years of related work experience, experience editing video with Apple Final Cut Pro, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Evening, weekend, and early morning availability is a must. Hourly rate is $16.28; maximum 20 hours per week; no benefits afforded. Interested persons email resume to jpardon@wccnet.edu by December 17, 2007. AA/EEO/ADA CARPET • Full-Time Only • Mon-Fri • Will Train • $500-F/wk. 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Gratiot Medical Center Mid-Level Practitioner / Family Practice This is a great opportunity for a Physician /Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Medical Center located in Vestaburg and Montcalm Health Services. Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program or nurse practitioner program. Must hold or maintain a current Michigan license to practice as a Mid-Level Practitioner. Must hold and maintain a current certification through NCCPA or Board of Nursing Michigan Department of Public Health. Gratiot Medical Center RN / Manager / Critical Care Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating systems for the unit, as well as for the patient health outcomes. The Nurse Manager has 24 hour responsibility and accountability to provide cost-effective, quality patient care for this unit. RN with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan, with a minimum of 3 years nursing experience is required. Gratiot Medical Center Visit www.midmichigan.org/careers for details on open positions, benefits and testimonials from our satisfied employees and patients. EOE/ADA MidVfichigan Health A Lifetime of Trusted Csre www.midmichigan.org/careers THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C7 NURSING FACULTY POSITIONS University of Toledo College of Nursing Health Science Campus Toledo, Ohio The College of Nursing at The University of Toledo is seeking qualified faculty to teach in the first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program in a public university in the State of Ohio. We seek highly qualified doctoral-prepared individuals to join our dynamic faculty in the tenure or clinical tracks in The College of Nursing on the Health Science Campus. We are seeking several faculty experienced in Advanced Practice and/or Nursing Administration. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualifications Include; • Earned doctorate in nursing or related field • National certification as a nurse practitioner/ clinical nurse specialist or nursing administra tion eligibility as appro priate to position • Teaching experience in higher education desir able • Ohio Registered Nurse license or eligibility Interested candidates should submit letter of interest & current CV to: Diane G. French, PhD, RN, CNP Professor & Chair, Department of Primary Care Nursing The University of Toledo, College of Nursing 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo. OH 43614-2598 or e-mail diana.french@ utoledo.edu We are also seeking several faculty experienced in Adult Health and Psychiatric-Mental Health. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualifications Include; • Earned doctorate in nursing or related field • Teaching experience in higher education desir able • Ohio Registered Nurse license or eligibility Interested candidates | should submit letter of interest & current CV to; Joanne Ehrmin, PhD, RN Professor and Chair, Department of Acute and Long Term Care Nursing The University of Toledo, College of Nursing 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614-2598 The University of Toledo is the third largest State University in Ohio. UT's main campus, located along the banks on the Ottawa River is in a residential section of the city includes historic buildings, modern facilities, contemporary residence halls and abundant green space. The University of Toledo Health Science Campus is home to UT Medical Center hospitals and clinics and UT's health-science research and education programs including nurses, physicians and other health care professionals. The College of Nursing offers graduate degree majors (MSN) FNP, ANP, PNP, Adult & Psych CNS, and Nursing Education and undergraduate BSN, RN-BSN, and AD programs. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program will commence in January, 2008. Our graduates have excellent reputations as nurse professionals both locally and nationally. EO/AA/Emp!oyer M/F/D/V Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist AND Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant F/T or P/T positions avail to provide quality goal oriented services to traumatic brain injured (TBI) clients. We are located in an attractive community nearTraverse City. Selected candidate will work within a multi disciplinary team approach 8 will provide therapeutic services. The Lighthouse Inc. offers very competitive salary 8 exceptional fringe benefit package. We also offer outstanding sign on bonus 8 will provide moving expenses. Advancement opportunities in the company are obtainable. For immediate consideration on this gratifying career opportunity send resume to: Director of Marketing Fax: (231)263-1354 E-mail mwilson© lighthouserehab.com or mail resume to: Lighthouse, Inc. Attn: Mark Wilson PO Box 289 Caro, Ml 48723 Phone 231-263-1352 lighthouserehab.com RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST: LEAD Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist for a lead position. Eligible applicants must possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Radiography and ARRT Registry. Prior lead technologist experience required. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Please fax your resume to 517-423-9799, ATTN: Clinical Recruiter. For more information or to apply online, visit the (Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Member of J f e P R O M E D I C A H E A L T H SYSTEM PHYSICAL THERAPIST Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist with Sports Medicine interest. Applicants must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree In Physical Therapy and be licensed in the State of Michigan. Sports medicine, acute care, outpatient and manual therapy backgrounds are preferred. New graduates, as well as experienced individuals, are welcome to apply (a new graduate would serve as a Physical Therapist Intern until licensure is obtained). We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Please fax your resume to 517-423-9799, Attn: Clinical Recruiter. For more information or to apply online, visit the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org. EOE Member of w w w .c ch .o rg J f e P R O M E D I C A H E A L T H SYSTEM Department of Human Resources PSYCHIATRIST RAPIDLY GROWING mental health practice needs additional psychiatry time 5-15 hours per week. Seeking Independent Contractor(s) to provide evaluation and treatment/medication management services. Competitive pay. 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X-Ray Technologist T Needed for large Orthopedic surgery practice in Ann Arbor Area. Excellent benefits, competitive salary. Send resume to: PO M-23881 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Medical practice in Ann Arbor seeks experienced Receptionist. Excellent customer service and computer skills are essential. Medical experience a plus. FT. Email or fax resume and cover letter to 734-930-5630 or HuronValleyNeurology@ yahoo.com OfTice and Clerical Receptionist, F/T. Fast paced multi-physician office.Duties include but not limited to: Patient check in/out, scheduling appts. Excellent verbal communication 8 customer service skills. Previous office experience preferred but not required. Cover letter 8 resume to: Personnel Mgr 734-572-4503. EOE Registered Nurse • ICU Full time night RN position in a progressive clinical ICU, with state-ofthe- art patient-centered care and evidence based nursing practice. Chelsea Community Hospital offers a supportive and nurturing environment that incorporates national standards of excellence with small town values, competitive salary, and a strong benefits package. Our ICU was the recipient of the 1st AACN Beacon Award ICU in the State. If you desire to be part of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals, then Chelsea Community Hospital Is the right choice for youl Join us, and apply on line at: Respiratory Care Practitioner/ Marketing Representative Mitchell Home Medical is looking for a caring, independent, wellorganized Therapist/ Marketing Rep to join our team, based out of our YpsilantI location to cover SE Michigan area. The ideal candidate will be an RRT and/or have 2-4 years outside sales experience, 2 years successful experience in HME/RT field or related healthcare business preferred. Will be working with patients 8 making sales calls to physicians, hospitals 8 specialty facilities. 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Duties include editing and formatting submissions, data entry, and general administrative duties as assigned. Previous editing experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat required. Send resume and references from previous editing experience to Carrie Husse, ICLE, 1020 Greene St, AA, Ml 48109-1444. No phone calls please. A work sample will be required. University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. Temp Help Wanted Ned's Bookstore #107 Apply online www.nebook.com Registered Nurses 8 Home Health Aides needed to provide home care at independent living buildings in Livingston 8 Pontiac Areas. Please call Classic Home Care, 866-325-0076email resume to: tbagley29 @sbcglobal.net. REHAB OPPORTUNITIES Rivergate Terrace in Riverview PT/PTA Full-time, part-time and PRN Join our experienced rehab team and receive excellent pay and benefits including 401(k) and Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance. 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Submit resume and salary history with a cover letter via email to: HR@advancedphotonix. com Find that great house, and everything to make it a home MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS ProMedica Health System seeks a Manager of Internal Communications for the Adrian and Tecumseh. Ml, areas. This regional manager will share a common bond with 15,000 ProMedica employees who work to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well-being of 2.25 million patients each year. Primary responsibilities include leading the region's advertising and public relations activities and ensuring that they support the goals established for the region's facilities. This individual also is responsible for guiding assigned events to their logical conclusion, requiring flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend work. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree with coursework in communications, public relations, journalism, English and/or marketing. A minimum of five years public relations experience and proficiency In Microsoft Office, Quark and/or PageMaker are required. Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional writing and interpersonal skills, the ability to successfully multi-task on simultaneous projects, and excellent planning, coordinating and time management skills. Understanding of medical terminology helpful. Familiarity with the Adrian and Tecumseh, Ml, areas preferred. Qualified candidates should send resumes to kara.zimmerly® promedica.org For more information, or to apply online, please visit the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE P R O M E D IC A ^ H E A L T H SYSTEM Certified Financial Planner Ann Arbor fee only investment management firm seeks qualified CFP or equivalent to manage and grow existing relationships. Mai) resume to: M- 23887 P.O. 60x1147 Ann Arbor, IVII 48106 If you are looking for a new home, look no further than our New Hornes Spotlight section. 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Must have previous office management or strong administration experience, be highly organized, easy to work with and excited about doing a good job. Please send resume and salary requirements to: dhock@ arborstrategy.com. Planning Manager MPHI seeks a Planning Manager to provide planning 8 management support for a prisoner healthcare improvement project. Applicants should have experience in project management 8 administration; grant writing; conducting planning; developing policy 8 procedures; and strategic planning in a team environment. Extensive knowledge of planning 8 policy development is required. Ai^licants must have a Bachelors degree in related field, advanced degree preferred 8 a minimum of 3 to 5 yrs of related 8 progressively more responsible experience, clinical experience not required. Position will be in Lansing 8 is full-time plus benefits. $70-$7bK depending on experience. Send resume 8 cover letter to: MPHI, HR Dept, 2436 Woodlake Circle, Ste 300, Okemos, Ml 48864. hr@mphl.org. AA/EOE employer Prevention Training Specialist The HIV/AIDS Resource Center is seeking a qualified individual for a fulltime Prevention Training Specialist position. This position provides education and training in the areas of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases to community members and professionals in a variety of settings. The Prevention Training Specialist also provides HIV testing at HARC and other locations. A Bachelor's degree is required with two years experience in health education. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS preferred. Abilty to work with diverse populations, excellent communication and presentation skills required. Send cover letter and resume to Personnel, HIV/AIDS Resource Center, 3075 Clark Rd, Suite 203, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 or email to: personnel® r2harc.org by December 17, 2007. 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The Lighthouse, Inc. offers a very competitive salary 8 exceptional fringe benefit package. We also offer outstanding sign on bonus 8 will provide moving expenses. Advancement opportunities in the company are obtainable. For immediate consideration on this gratifying career opportunity send resume Director of Marketing Fax: (231)263-1354 E-mail mwilson® lighthouserehab.com or mail resume to: Lighthouse, Inc. Attn: Mark Wilson PQ Box 289 Caro, Ml 48723 Phone 231-263-1352 lighthouserehab.com Marketing Consultants sell a multi-media mix of In Print - Qnline - In Person opportunities; in turn creating better return on investment for clients. Position offers training In all company product offerings; print, online, direct mail and event marketing. The ideal candidate must have proven business to business sales experience and strong creative thinking skills. Candidate must be strategic and confident in making sales presentations to business owners and Clevel executives. Candidates must be able to sell successfully on concept and (at times) with limited information as projects develop. Adapt to change, multi-task and perform under pressure. Skills/ Qualifications: • 2+ years Work Exp • Strong Presentation Skills / Verbal/ Written • Proven Prospecting/ Closing Skills • Strategic Territory/ Account Management Skills • Aptitude to Meet Aggressive Sales Goals • Ability to Become an Active Part of the Business Community • Creativity to Work with Staff Artist • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Sales territories are open serving clients in SE Ml from our Livonia headquarters. The Michigan Business Review is Michigan's largest network of business journals with a company culture that is hands on, energetic, fast paced and forward thinking. Visit our website: www. mlive.com/business Send resume to Karen Koziel at: karenk® mbusinessreview.com Wanted: Independent sales rep will pay 10% on new business. Eagle Powder Coating Jackson Ml, 517-784-2556 Cumulus Broadcasting Ann Arbor 7th largest radio company in the country. Seeks experienced advertising sales professional to represent W4 Country, Ann Arbor's 107one, 1050 WTKA or Air America 1290 WLBY. State of the art training 8 coaching. Qur sales people earn an avgerage of 55K per year. Email confidential resume, references and salary history to: AnnArborSales® gmail.com We pay a $250 referral fee if we hire someone you refer to us. Cumulus is an EQE. Goldstar Mortgage- The fastest growing company in Ml is looking for someone who is highly motivated,eager to learn for management development program. This is a salary position. Please fax resuniesto 734-330-2439 SCQTT Antique Market December i5 and 16 Qhio Expo Center - Columbus 1-71, Exit 111 (17th Ave.) (740) 569-4112 Business, Office and Restaurant Equipment MEAT EQUIPMENT - 8' stainless steel table, 3 hole sink, hand sink, deli case,walk in cooler, meat saw, meat grinder,3 door freezer 734-972-1104 CHAIR-Kitchen snack bar. $25.810-225-4430 Dept. 56 House $45/ Best. 517-546-2699 Hammer Away New $30. 517-546-2699. Marbleworks New $30. 517-546-2699 QRGAN-Magnus electric. $52. 810-225-4430 TV -1 9 “ Zenith color. $22,810-225-4430 Household items Christmas Trees HOLTZ CHRISTMAS TREES U-CUT 60th Year 9381 Day Rd (S on 23, exit 25, right on Plank, left on Day)734-587-3155 Urquhart's Tree Farm Choose and cut and fresh cut Christmas Trees, Roping, Wreaths 8 Gift Shop. 734-433- TREE (recorded message) or visit www. urquharttreefarms.com □ □ □ □ Q B D I l Moving! Full household includes 2 living R, 2 sets of cocktail tables, 2 full Beds w/mattress, 2 night stands,7 pieces Q bed R w/mattress 2 TV's 32", lights 8 Frames. All items good cond! Call for price (734) 483-2094. Lawn, Garden and Snow Equipment Clothing, Furs and Jewlery Ariens 7.5 HP snow thrower, electric start. 24 in cut, new used 7 hrs, $625 (734) 954-4096 SEIKQ Ladies Watch Bracelet- NEW!#SUJE82. 20 Diamond accents. $300.00. (734)994-3072. Machine,Tool and Heavy Equipment Daily Bargain Ads Sewing Machine w/ table, Ganome 4014, runs excellent, just clean, great for light sewing, $400/best. 810-333-5492. NEW HQLLANDTRACTQR • 4x4, less than 200 hrs. TC 45 DA, 45HP w/quick attach motor 8 forks 8 8' snow plow 8 W/758C New Holland back hoe w/1 8 2 ft. bucket. 2 yrs old. $23,000. 734-368-6541 Merchandise Wanted Firewood and Wood Stoves Volunteers AArons Hardwood $80. 4x8x18, free delivery, stacking (734) 730-1146. People 20-30 or 65+ yrs 8 unmarried for a study on consumer behavior. Pays between $20-$60. Call 734-764-3274. ABLE TO PLEASE KILN DRIED Mixed Hardwoods $100. Air Dried $75. 517-629-9218 Buying Baseball Card Collections. Before 1980 call 231-798-3097 Buying Comic Books Large or Small collections. Call 231-798-3097. We are proud to use recycled newsprint SALES PRQS DREAM Make $100,000+ w/easy sale. 800-526-6658 SALES PRQS DREAM Make $100,000+ w/easy sale. 800-526-6658 Enjoy t h e Auto Directory NEW AND USED CARS TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/annarbornews Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR Michigan Ability Partners seeks a person who will facilitate weekly group meetings, provide individual counseling and conduct assessments. Masters required 8 CAC preferred, please submit resume 8 cover letter w/salary range to: wishleader@gmail.com SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR Michigan Ability Partners seeks a person who will facilitate weekly group meetings, provide individual counseling and conduct assessments. Masters required 8 CAC preferred, please submit resume 8 cover letter w/ salary range to: wishleader@gmaii.com VICE PRESIDENT - China Market Development (Tecumseh, Ml) sought by David J. Abraham 8 Associates, Inc. to direct, develop and evaluate marketing strategies for Chinese real estate market in Beijing China. Must have MBA plus 12 mos. in job experience. Must also know Coreldraw, AutoCAD, 3ds Max and Lightscape. Fax resumes to Brian Vallie, VP, 517-424-6930. No calls. 3 lines, 30 days — $ 1 5 2 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News 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 * Chrysler - 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 FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan 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. Sales and Agents Regular features <r>clude special information for women travellers with “Her World" by Susan Spano. And columnist Dennis Tanner has tips on favorite vacation spots and travel bargains. There's also suggestions for taking the eptire family in "Taking The Kids" by Eileen Oginu and a “Cyber Tips" column leading readers to helpful travel information on the Internet. Readers will also enjoy the weekly book reviews from the Washington Post found in this section. ANN ARBOR IMPORTS BMW 800-561-2969 Mercedes 800-897-2374 B U I C K JIM BRADLEY BUICK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd BRIARWOOD FORD Mich, at State, 429-5478 Brighton Ford-Mercury 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 PALMER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 Saturn Of Ann Arbor saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 SUBARU Dunning Subaru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 420 W. M ain Street, Brighton Main Telephone: (8 1 0 )8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 Marketing Reps needed hr@usasmartshopping. com (734)355-5899 NUMBER ONE SENIOR PRODUCT ■ Seeking our next top producer! We offer qualified leads, training and support. The number 2 sales a week ' equals $98,600/yr. 1-866- 769-7964. S i i h s c r i b e T o d a y ! 994-NEWS or 1-800-589-6397 BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 426-4677 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. Dunning Toyota 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 Sesi LinC‘Merc*Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 CIO I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 Buying Old & Newer Hunting Fishing Gear & Tackle, lures, rods, decoy, traps. Any type of hunting or fishing related items. Call 517-552-1352. Miscellaneous Items HOLIDAY at SESI Sale Prices on Quality Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 60 year Reputation 1 '02 FORD TAURUS Dark ijrey, one owner, all power, prir»ttomove...........St.495 00 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, 3 dr hatdrback, dark blue, beauty. Orriy..........(6,850 02 MERCURY SABLE Platinum eddion. safety inspected 6 ready for ttie snow... (6,850 00 MERCURY SABLE LS PREMIER Leattrer, auto, all power. Only 38K miles..................(7,750 '04 SATURN ION Ram forest preen, gas miser special, 4 dr.. 4 cyl„ auto, all power........................(8,995 03 BUICK CENTURY One owner, 13K original miles...................... (9,950 ’03 MAZDA TRIBUTE LX SUV Dark grey. 3.0L V6, auto. CD. alloy wheels, elec compass.,. (9,995 05 FORD TAURUS Auto. air. black beauty. .(11,900 '06 FOCUS ZXS Black beauty, auto. air. 5 doors. 29Kmi.................... (12,900 '04 FORD FREESTAR LTD 1 owner, loaded w/options. ready tor the toad........ (13.500 04 MAZDA 03000 EXT CAB Pick Up 39K, black, auto .(13,995 '03ACURARSX “S" model, one owner, grey, leather, loaded............ (14,900 '05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Auto, ail, CD, dark grey........... ....................M (15.900 '07 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Travel ready!..............(15,961 '06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER LT Tundra with tan leather. moon, CD, custom top. 25K ml.....(16,500 '07 GRAND MAROUIS LS Loaded. 1 owner, leather 8 all the options save thousands............... (16,900 '06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER 1 owner. V8, all power, mineral grey.................. 817,900 05 FORD F150 STX Auto, 4x4, x-cab. V8, 26K mi........................ $18,500 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon, CD. etc ................. (19,996 06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, 7 pass, CD. AVYD. just! OK ml (20,900 '05 CHRYSLER 300 HEMIC 23K m„ one owner, lealbei, moomool, cbmnie wheels, loaded..... (22,900 '07 LINCOLN TOWN CAR While wAan leather. Only 13K miles.......................$27,900 DEMO SALEI OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tues., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 S E S I Uncoln-Mercury Mazda YpsHanti (734) 482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 12 -10 minutes iTDm A2. ___________ 2266564-01 TREADMILL - Vision Fitness T9350 folding treadmill. Hardly used, very good condition. Very sturdy, small footprint. $1000. tandmgreen@sbcglobal. net, (734)649-5336. Disney Area Stay. 7 Day, 6 night, 2 adult Disney tickets. Paid $750/ scartfice $249. Good for 1 year. 734-226-0511. WAREHOUSE CLOSING Everything must go, do-it-yourself built in grill kits w/granite-view at www.grillsbync.com, tools, office furn, equip & supplies. Sat/Sun Dec 15 &16 10-4. 11015 Hi Tech Dr,off M-36 behind Barnstormers. 734-216-6296 Musical Merchandise Clavinova CLP-950 - Excellent condition, 6 years old. $1200.00. geoffe(^uchicago.edu, (734)564-0992. 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MEOW!! 734-332-1621; 663-1618 LAB/GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX 6 wks, family raised. $125. 734-255-9750 Lab Pups- AKC, 1st shots, wormed, declawed, black 8 yellow Males $400 Females $450 517-262-4854 or 517-242-6609__________ LAB PUPS, AKC, OFA, all colors, first shots $500. 989-239-7141. Lv message if no answer LABRADOODLES- All colors, avail for Christmas, low shed, $650-700 Taking Deposits. Call 517-945-1197 Labs. UKC Fox Red Lab pups- Adorable, 10 weeks, shots, wormed, $400 734-998-0272 Boats, Motors, Equipment and Service 14 ft. Deep V aluminum boat, 15HP newer Merc, w/trailer: Exc. cond. $1800. (313) 468-2212 Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods COLT DEFENDER-1911 holsters/mags. $750. Serious only; permit required. 734-623-8252 Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service ^utomof/yg HONDA XR70 '03 Motorcross bike. Good condition. $850. 734-668-7324 1200 YAMAHA VENTURE 1983 Black exterior, good condition, touring, AM/FM radio, fairing, garage kept, saddle bags, windshield, highway pegs, 70k. No 2nd gear. Cassette. Best Offer. $995.00. bslone42@hotmail.com, (734)730-1757. Have a service to offer? 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 I Classic Vehicles Corvettes Wanted 1953- 72, any condition Competitive buyer 800-850- 3656 corvettebuyer.com Ford Econoline cargo Van '90- V6, runs great gas gauge broken, 14tK $1200(734)474-2402 Ford Escort '97 - 4 door, auto, clean, $2250. (734) 418-2432. Ford FI 50 '97 - V6, 5 speed. $2500. (734) 418-2432. Ford Taurus SE 98 Good, 101K,4Dr, Auto, Keyless Entry, Red, $ 2,650 or B/0 (734)434-9099. HONDA ACCORD EX '93 122K, auto, runs good, moonroof, 10CD, power, $2500. (734) 657-8559. Jeep Cherokee Country '95 - 4x4, super clean, $2950. (734)418-2432 Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Swimming Pool and Hot Tubs JACUZZI corner garden tub, never used, 16 jets, instance heat $600. (517) 431-2543 and Mini Dachshunds AKC, long hair, smooth, black/ tan, red, shots, wormed, guar.health734-812-3170 Pomeranian for stud service. AKC champion line, 4 lbs. $250 negotiable. (248)722-4323. Advertise in our Bulletin Boards Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Crafter's Market Uvestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training ' ^ L O O k ' . AKC ALASKAN MALAMUTE PUPPIES - 2 males, 2 females. Ready now! Call for special holiday prices starting at $500! WWW. renegademalamutes. com. 517-750-9005. Puppies! Teacup to to y Purebred & Designer. 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KIA 4 dr '99 - Loaded, pwr steering/brakes, new tires, needs trans work $950/best 734-645-7322 Mercury Sable LS '99- Clean, leather, loaded, 11 IK, silver, $2450/neg (734) 355-6145 Pontiac Sunfire '95- 120K, 4dr, auto, great transportation $1350 (734) 239-4440 Toyota Celica '90 94k miles, auto, new tires, runs good. $1550/best 734-213-2066 $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 Pontiac Sunfire '99 $2800. Ford Escort $2500. Mazda Protege $2600. Saturn '98 $2500. 734-669-4433 Dodge Neon '05 - 35K, 4-dr, auto, air, power, $6.900. 734-320-3300. Ford Crown Vic LX '06 - Leather loaded 29K warr $12,500. 734-484-9901. Ford Escort ZX2 '02 - Auto, A/C, new brakes, $4500. 734-476-1476 Ford Focus '07 - 20K, 4- dr, auto, aif, CD, power, $9,500. 734-320-3300. Ford Taurus SE '02 - V6, 3.0, CD, fully loaded, excellent cond., 98K, $4,850. (517) 263-5206. Ford Taurus SEL '05 - DOHC, sunroof, 26K, $10,900. 734-320-2752. Lincoln Town Car Signature '05 - Loaded, 40K, $15,500. 734-484-9901. LINCOLN Towncar 1998 136,609 miles Excellent condition $5,300. (734) 429-9521 Mercury Marquis '07 LS Auto, A/C,CD,leather,19K $13,500 734-320-2514 Pontiac G6 '07 - V6, auto, A/C, CD, red, 20K, $12,800. 734-320-2514. Pontiac Grand Prix GT 02 90,000 miles, excellent condition. Leather interior, V6, loaded, moonroof $7500. 248-939-1436. LEXUS IS250 AWD 06 25,000 miles, 4 dr, auto, ‘ MUST SEE!* Blue exte- ■ rior. Gray leather Interior, GPS, fully loaded. $28,000 (703)973-2895. ■ Mitsubishi Lancer '06 - 36K, 4-dr, auto, air, $8700. 734-320-3300. Nissan Sentra '06 - 1.8S, auto air power 30K warr. $9300. 734-222-4985. Toyota Corolla LE '07 - 18K, 4-dr, power, warr. $12,800. 734-320-3300. Trailers Vehicles Wanted Enclosed, cargo- Dual axle, electric brake, side door $3000/best (734) 474-5043 Trucks CHEVY 1500'97 68,000 miles, 2WD, $3500.00. extended cab, full back seat, obo (734)547-6917. VOLVO S60 '04- Silver, leather, 30K mi, warranty $15,900. 734-474-6370. VW Beetle '00 Leather, roof, 5-spd, $5800. 734-669-4433. VW JETTA V2 95,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition. Blue exterior, Tan interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, ABS, Air, alarm, radio/ cassette, bucket seats, CD, heated seats, power locks, power seats, power windows, tilt, $6,500. Mostly hwy miles, 30mpg hwy, 26mph city. New tires, transmission tlbrinkley@integrity.com, (734)730-1045. Chevy Z71 LT'99 1/2 ton extended cab short bed excellent cond 140K $6500/best 734-761-1807 DODGE 3500 '95 Diesel, auto, Banks power pack, 71K mi. $8000. 734-260-7780 Ford F-150 '06 Ext. 4x4, white, 50K. $13,400. 734-320-2514 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 CAR WANTED Private party needs dependable transportation $700 limit 734-451-8221 Vans and Buses Stairmaster' for sale! Import Automobiles SUVs Chevy Uplander LS '07 - Auto CD power 11K warr $14,400. 734-484-0949. Chevy Venture '99 Ext., 78K, $3900. 734-669-4433. Domestic Automobiles AUDI A4 '03 95K miles, 4 door, auto, like new cond. Silver w/black Interior, 4 cyl. Fully loaded, $10999. Leaving E Lansing Ml. Must sell by Dec 17. ltcchaz@aol.com, (917)499-2902. Buick Regal GS '02- immaculate 69K, every avail option garage kept $8500 neg 248-890-1191 Buick Riviera '95 Pristine, 59K mi., $6500. 734-417-2295. Honda Accord EX '04 - V6, leather, roof, 29K, $15,900. 734-474-6370 HONDA CIVIC 04 - 63,000 miles, 4 door, standard, air, CD, cruise control, power locks, power windows, $10,600. (313)452-0230. Ford Crew Cab Deisel '86 r - r . 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Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:00 Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 Sat. 1 0 :0 0 -4 :0 0 j. fj ' • ■ ^ ' AKC MINI SCHNAUZER PUPS-black or salt 8 pepper 8 wks old, will be small $500 517-789-7904 ' • • *.• Bichon Frise Pups - Registered, shots/wormed, small 8 cute. $350 - $425 989-944-2918 Boxer - 2 yr old male. Microchipped. Lineage papers. Basic obedience. Supplies. Very playful. $250 neg. PayPal okay. (734)439-8771. Just in Time for Christmas - 11 yr old paint mare, registered, easy going, great kids horse. Shpwn^yyalk, trot, good . for novice rider, $1500 or trade for good quality hay. 734-439-4038 after 4 Land for Lease - 23 acres w/80x120 barn facility. Pinckney •area. (734) 878-6587 ^ccreat/on^/ CHIHUAHUAS AKC, choose your Christmas puppy! $375. Payment plan available. (734) 461-1770 CUSTOM HYBRID PUPS View available pups at: www.petcitypets.com (734) 483-3474 English Mastiff Puppy Beautiful 10 mo. old female, great with kids, needs lots of love. (734) 709-4472. ENGLISH SETTER - MALE 9 month oldcurrent on shots and meds. Tri-colored. Call Eric with an offer. (734)461-0954. 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 German Sheppard Pups AKC, nice temperament, shots 8 wormed. Call (517) 223-7385. Bicycles, Repairs and S«rvice 200 1 CHEVY S'lO PICKUP R e J , 78K . a u t o . L S , A / C . 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T. . . $7^90 ' ‘05'DODC!E 35(* PU;K'(^-6Iack,48K,4WD, auto, ABS................................................ $25,990 ‘05 FORD MUS'l'ANG-Blue, auto,41K, flip up roof, alloys............................................$13,990 '03 FORD TAURUS SE-Gold,52K, auto, FWD,aUoys, spoiler........................................$8,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-Certified, 75K, silver, auto, FWD, leather, moon, alloys....... $14,990 '06 HONDA ACCORD EX-Black, auto, leather, moon, 20K, alloys................................ $19,990 '04 HONDA ACCORD EX-Blue, 41K, auto, certified, FWD, moon................................. $15,990 ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX-Gold,42K, auto, certified,leather, moon, loaded................. $16,990 ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX-White, 44K, auto, ABS, moon, certified................................ $15,990 ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX-Gray,43K, 5 speed, certified, moon, alloys.......................... $15,990 '05 HONDA ACCORD EX-Gray,46K, leather, moon, alloys, auto, certified, loaded. ... $19,990 '01 HONDA,ACCORD LX-114K, green, auto, FWD, CD & more......................................$8,990 ‘05 HONDA ACCORD LX-46K, certified, auto, FWD, ABS,...........................................$15,990 ‘05 HONDA ACCORD LX-SUver, 22K, certified, auto, FWD, ABS..................................$17,990 '04 HONDA CR-V EX-Black,40K, certified, 4WD, auto, moonroof, alloys....................S19,990 ‘04 HONDA CR-V EX-Black, 38K, auto, 4WD, certified, moon, alloys...........................517,990 ‘05 HONDA CR-V SE-Tan,58K, auto, 4WD, ABS, leather, moon, certified.................... $18,990 ‘03 HONDA CIVIC EX-Silver,5 speed,FWD, ABS,moon,alloys...................................SI 1,990 ‘04 HONDA CIVIC LX-Green, 56K, auto, FWD, certified, CD........................................ 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PS, P V ] P L t Jt, cm Me. CD, ABS, p.uat, qtuj fcalin^, iDor*. I HONDACEimFlED7YWll)0KTAmNTY, ZOOS DODGE 350 0 PICKUP c a t } , i K o r t L e d . 48K , b l a c k , a u t o , 4V I ) , S L T . A / C . P S . P V . P L . l i l i , c r u t a a , C D , A B S , 200 5 VW NEW JE'TTA Z.5 Blue, 54K. 5 cyl., 2.5 L, auto, F'VD. pltrf. #1, A/C, I"S. PW, PL. Ult. crui^. CD. ABS, traction control, moonrooL alloys. I V ' r C F : R T > F l H D 2 Y R / 24K V A R R A N T y , $20,ggo $25,ggo $is,ggo 2 0 0 4 VW PASSAT GLS ISilvM, 46K. 4 cyl., 1.8L Turbo, auto, FWD. A/C, I ^ PS, PW PL, tilt, CTUiM, caMvtta, CD, prstontiii I ■ounj, ABS, Iractioa control, moouoot alloy*, \w CERTIFIED 2 YR/24K WARRANTY, $i5,ggo German Shorthaired pointer pups- AKC Reg, 6wks old, $300. good Xmas gift (517) 456-7230 WANTED TO BUY Quality used bikes. Campus Student Bike Shop, 336 Maynard St., Ann Arbor 734-327-6949. 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'Top Safety Pick includes the 2008 Tnbeca -Government frontal and side crash tests are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program. See safercar.gov for more detail. ^Award claim based on cumulative awards won since 2002 from Car and Driver (SBest Trucks). Edmunds com (Editors' Most Wanted) and R L Polk & Co. (Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards) Subaru Impreza. Tnbeca, Forester and Outback are registered trademarks '^‘‘.According lo Subaru o f America Thank You For making^ jf | us S.E. Michigan's I Volume Dealership for 2006!’ Dunning Subaru 734-662-3444 Ann Arbor, Ml dunningsubaru.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C11 EVENT OF THE YEAR! iMo';'/Open Lafej'i'oi' Y o i . l i '( j o i i '/ e i i i e i i a e ! i i L'a?. i'H iL'J .■"Ti'H. GM FAMILY MEMBERS EVERYONE ELSE 27 month GMS Lease $1698 dufe' srt si^ ^ ig. A u tomatic, Leather, CD, All Maintenance Included for 27 months lOK milc^s per year! BdRN FROM JETS 2 0 0 8 Saab 9~7x AWD S uburban Ann Arbor O n |Wasj39,935 N 0 W j 2 7 ^ Z O r Get 0 % l^ a h cm g fo r 60 M on th s! 2 0 0 7 9 '7 x A W D F u ll p ow e r, S u n ro o f , XM , 6 -D is c C h a n g e r , a n d m u c h m o re !!!! GM FAMILY MEMBERS EVERYONE ELSE ^ 2 4 7 ^ 3 1 2 27 month GMS Lease •All leases $2345 total due, 10K miles per year. Must have a Saab In . household, qualify for GM Employee discount. All Rebates and incentives , to dealer. Customer 1 st payment, acquisition fee, taxes, title, plate and t j,^ fe e d u e u p o n delivery. Picture may not represent actual vehicle. Offer ■ f expires 12-31-07 **Plus tax, title, plate, and GMS discount and L-J Saab owner loyaity. SuburbanCollectlon. com i i i t r IV If f 1- 866- 596-5200 3515 Jackson Rd.« Minutes west of downtown Ann Arbor ^SliaUKBAN 1 “ 1________ 1 ^ n* R E D T A G S A L E ! 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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. 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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, DECEMBER 21 ,2007 ........... www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews An old-fashioned Christmas in Gregory Customer Reid Hartsuff enters Gregory's Bramlett Hardware & Heating Co. store through the same door members of his family have used since the store opened 113 years ago. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A community tradition goes on Bramlett Hardware retains th e soul o f a 113-year-old business Visit us online Find more photos of Gregory's Bramlett Hardware online at mlive.com/ livingstoncommunitynews Mike Bramlett, left, shows the sign that indicates the family's approach to their customers in Gregory. BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News The first house in Gregory to install indoor plumbing had bathroom fixtures that came from the stately hardware store that still stands on Main Street. Mike and Rita Bramlett knew better than to mess with anything that played that important a role in a community when they bought the 113-year-old business about a year ago and turned it into Bramlett Hardware & Heating Co. As it has been since its beginning, the hardware still is the place to go to find a piece of cast iron cookware, crockery or a straw broom. Today’s shoppers also can find the most modern tools, as well as greeting cards, homemade soap, candles, metal signs and a variety of gift items. “I knew if I even changed the floors people would throw a fit,” Mike Bramlett said. “They love to hear those old boards creak when they walk on them.” Stepping into a landmark owned and SEE HARDWARE, A4 Luke Bramlett, 18, left, with his father, Mike, in front of the 113-year-old hardware store that has become their family business, Bramlett Hardware & Heating Co. in Gregory. Storied past Bramlett Hardware, 164 Main St., in Gregory goes back to the town's very beginnings. Owners Mike and Rita Bramlett bought the business from the Hewlett family, which operated it for about 112 years. They've given it a fresh coat of paint and some new windows, but the landmark remains mostly unchanged. Here's a quick hit of the store's history as told by the late Tom Hewlett in his 1994 book, "A History of Century Old Hewlett Hardware." ■ 1 8 6 4 - T h e general store building that houses the main part of the hardware is built by O.H. Obert & Co. on the north side of Kaiser Road in Unadilla. Henry Hewlett who founded Gregory's hardware store with his brother Fred. ■ 1 8 8 4 -T h e G r a n d Trunk Railroad lays tracks for its Airline Branch in what is to become Gregory. ■ 1885 - Frederick Daniels, a farmer north of Gregory, purchases Obert's general store and property in Gregory and moves the building to Main Street, where it stands today. ■ 1887 - Daniels sells his Gregory mercantile to Nelson Moore. ■ 1893 - Moore sells the store to Fred Hewlett, a 21-year-old working on the During the Great Depression in 1932, Dan Hewlett, right, took a great risk in modernizing Gregory's hardware store. Brother Tom joined the business in 1936 and the pair operated the store for more than 40 years. COURTESY, BRAMLETT HARDWARE family farm. ■ 1894 - Fred's 23-year-old brother Henry joins in to open and operate Hewlett Brothers Hardware. ■ 1895-96 - A 14-foot, two-story frame addition is built on the north side of the store to accommodate a b u ggy and harness shop. ■ 1 9 0 8 -H e n r y becomes sole owner of Howlett Hardware after Fred takes over the Gregory Bank. ■ 1 9 3 3 -Henry's son Dan joins the business. ■ 1934 - Henry, Livingston County representative in Michigan's 57th Legislature, is killed with others in a fire at the Kern Hotel in Lansing. ■ 1 9 3 6 -Tom Howlett joins his brother Dan in the business and it once again becomes Howlett Brothers Hardware. ■ 1 9 4 0 -Tom Howlett's college friend Don Hackney joins the business, which becomes Howlett Brothers & Hackney Hardware, and stores are opened in Dexter. ■ 1950s-The business expands to include Brown's Hardware in Stockbridge and Liberty Street Hardware in Plymouth. ■ 1960s - Plymouth Hardware sold. ■ 1970s - Stockbridge store is sold and Tom's son-in-law Jack Potts takes over at Howlett Hardware. ■ 1 9 9 4 -Howlett Hardware celebrates its Centennial. ■ 20 06 - Mike and Rita Bramlett buy the store and start Bramlett Hardware. German firm to build HQ in area Fowlerville is site for MS Automotive BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News MS Automotive, a subsidiary of the German company Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen GmbH, plans to invest more than $21.8 million to develop a manufacturing facility and its North American headquarters in Fowlerville. The project is expected to directly create more than 100 new jobs at the Fowlerville site and 240 jobs overall. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. on 'Tuesday approved an $883,000 state tax credit over seven years to get the company’s commitment to expand in Michigan. “It’s great news for Michigan and Livingston County, and the village of Fowlerville, and we’re really delighted we beat Tennessee,” says Livingston County Economic Development Council Director Fred Dillingham, who has been working on the project for the last four years. Added to the mix of state and local incentives to lure the company is consideration by the Fowlerville Village Council of a $1.3 million, 12-year tax abatement, the highest allowable. “That is one of the last elements it SEE FACILITY, A4 1920s attire revived at The Opera House Howell event organizers encourage period dress for guests BY LAURIE HUMPHREY ' The Livingston . Community News Partygoers planning to celebrate at next week’s 126th anniversary celebration at The Opera House in Howell can still “dress the part,” with a variety of downtown businesses offering formal wear from the 1920s. The annual Opera House fundraiser will likely be a stage for all the “glitz and glamour of the era,” accortog to Maiy Heikkinen, event committee chairwoman for the Livingston Arts Coimcil. She and a handful of local retailers are giving people a chance to get the most from the Dec. 29 event by dressing in period clothing. “We’re really excited about this,” she said, “and people who want to get into the spirit” can find 1920-style dresses at Le Boutique, Wally’s Bridal Stuefio and Eclectic 'Twyst. For the men. Black Tie Formal Wear at 751 S. Walnut St. in Howell can order pin-striped coats, striped ties and wing-tipped shirts. Customers shoiUd allow time for shipping. Mary Arm and Mike McCray, owners of Le Boutique, 115 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell, regularly offer vintage clothing and jewelry at their resale shop. When a customer came into the store looking to sell her black, fringed sheath, SEE OPERA HOUSE, A4 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Kristine Aiexander, 18, looks through a rack of vintage dresses on sale at Eclectic Twyst in Howell for the Dec. 29 Opera House fundraising event. INDEX Achievers B3 Calendar B4 Livingston Life B1-4 Retail Report B1,B3 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Sports C l-2 Volunteers B4 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Appellate court overturns ruling on Hamburg condos A ruling that stopped an eight-home condominium project in Hamburg Township has been overturned by the state Court of Appeals. ' The Nov. 29 decision reversed a ruling from Livingston County Circuit Judge David Reader made nearly two years ago that halted work on the Laddy Lane development. Reader had ruled in favor of Mary Ann Lamkin, a resident on nearby Island Shore Drive. She sued to stop the project because she said the added homes would overburden her road because residents would have to use it for access. Laddy Lane was being developed by B JD Development, owned by Ron Thybolt. INSIDE At f u l l S t r e n g t h With Daniel Fondriest’s appointment, the Howell school board again has a full seven members. A3 A tough year Acts of kindness help the Daul family navigate a difficult year. B1 Making waves Brighton football player Brian Mclnemey joins the swim team. Cl Gift ideas For those who are still shopping, some ideas for last-minute gifts created close to home. B1 A 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 21, 2 0 0 7 mmmsm Dancing for therapy ■ Name: Lydia Henning. ■ Age: 13. ■ Residence: Fowlerville. ■ Illness: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. ■ Age o f diagnosis: 4 ' 2 . ■ School: In seventh grade at Three Fires Middle School in Howell. ■ Grade Point Average: 3.89. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ Hobbies: Reading Harry Potter books. ■ Mentor: Her 23-yearold sister, Jessica. Sandy Glenn, owner o f Glenn's Dance Studio in Genoa Township, works with Lydia Henning, 13. Lydia uses her love for dancing as a therapy for her arthritis. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Young dancer moves through pain of arthritis Fowlerville's Lydia Henning and her mother advocate, educate others about juvenile affliction BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News Some people dance for grace or beauty. Others dance for exercise or just for fun. Lydia Henning dances for all of those reasons, but for the last eight years, she also has danced for pain re lief. “It makes me feel better,” says the 13-year-old Fowlerville resident who suffers from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly called juvenile rheumatoid arth ritis. She spends six nights a week at Glenns’ School of Dance in Genoa Township with the blessing of her rheumatologist. “Dancing is really good for stretching the muscles and (extending) the joints,” says Dr. Barbara Adams, a specialist with the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, where Lydia is a patient. “Kids with JIA often find they may be stiff in the morning, but the more they move, the better they feel.” It is advice given to all of Adams’ young patients with JIA, a disease that has no cure, and to date no identified cause. Adams estimates one to two out of every 1,000 children 16 years and under has JIA, yet only 227 doctors specialize in the field. Lydia Henning, a softspoken seventh-grader at Howell’s Three Fires Middle School, was diagnosed with JIA before her fifth birthday. But before the actual diagnosis came months of misdiagnoses, body scans. X-rays and blood tests. One of the final doctors to misdiagnose Henning put the 4-year-old in a cast, thinking she suffered from a hairline fracture of her wrist. It wasn’t until a new doctor joined the pediatric office, whose medical thesis was on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, that Hennings was sent to see Adams. Over the years, Lydia’s mom, Grace Henning, has seen firsthand how increased activity means less pain in her daughter’s wrists and ankles. “It improves her comfort level, but not her flexibility,” Grace Henning says about the daily difficulties her daughter faces. Refusing to give into the frustration, mother and daughter have become advocates for the Michigan Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. The pair, as Juvenile idiopathic arthritis ■ What: A disease that touches one to two out of every 1,000 children under age 16. There is no known cause or cure. The illness is not hereditary, however the genetics that increase a child's risk, are hereditary. ■ Future: Disease management is the goal, which includes a daily regimen of movement and medications. When done correctly, 90 percent of children go into adulthood without active arthritis. ■ Concerns: Arthritis infiltrates the joints, so a delay in treatment can result in abnormal growth of adolescent's joints. ■ Details: Arthritis Foundation (www. arthritis.org). Source: Dr. Barbara Adams, a specialist with the Ur)iversity o f Michigar) Health System part of a local contingent for the organization, have traveled to Washington, D.C., to educate and lobby legislators on the disease that can strike children of both sexes, at any age. While the disease itself is not hereditary, genes that increase a child’s risk can be passed. 'Treatment is “all guesswork right now,” says Grace Henning, who must remain mindful of daily doses of medicine, occasional cortisone shots, regular chemotherapy injections and an appointment book full of visits to U-M. Despite what has become a regular routine for the family, Grace Henning credits her daughter’s health professionals for trying to make their lives bette r through support and the knowledge that exists. “At first, it was overwhelming, but they have been wonderful,” Grace Henning says. And more importantly for her, the doctors have enabled Lydia to manage the illness through medicine and motivation. Lydia Henning, just 2 when she began ballet, following in the footsteps of her sister, has since added some variety to her dance card. She is accomplished not only in ballet, but also lyrical, tap, jazz and hip-hop. Her hard work and many nights spent in rehearsal rooms recently paid off, earning her a spot on the dance studio’s coveted junior company roster. “You have to audition,” says Lydia Henning, who impressed a panel last summer with her dance routines. She looks forward to her first competition next month, as well as a spring stage performance. Dancing is a year-round activity for Henning and re quires commitment, focus, and a never-give-up attitude. Grace Henning firmly believes her daughter possesses each of the qualities. “She’s never backed away from anything. There have been times I’ve seen her in pain, and she just smiles and goes on,” she says. Laurie Humphrey can be reached a t lhumphrey@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2003. N E W V E A R S j E V E P A R T I E S F O R T H E ^ K ID S !! NEW YEARS EVE^„ OPEN SKATE DEC. 1:00 P .M . -4:00 P.M. MIDNIGHT AT 3 PM. BALLOON DROP Join US in celebrating the New Year at 3:00 in the afternoon. We will have balloon drops and special family games all session long. This is the perfect answer for families that want to celebrate with their kids and still have the evening for themselves to enjoy a night out. $ 6 . 0 0 admission Includes: games b prizes Skate Rental Extra: Regular Roller Skates $2.00, Roller Blades $4.00 NEW YEARS ALL N IC H T SKATE DEC. 31*' 8:00 PM. - 6 00 A.M Join us in celebrating the New Year Midnight with cash balloon drops and special games and prizes all session long. All ages are welcome, drop the kids off and do some celebrating of your own! $ 2 5 admission Includes: regular skate rental, pizza, pop, games b prizes - Roller Blades $4.00 Extra 6995 W. Grand River • Brighton • / ( 8 1 0 ) 2 2 ^ - 2 0 1 0 —^ w w w . r o l l e r a m a Z . c o m , Carl Zeiss makes Green Oak N. American headquarters BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News With the recent addition of $1.5 million worth of cuttingedge technology, the Brighton area can now boast of being the North American CT technology headquarters for Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology. Carl Zeiss IMT, on Kensington Road in Green Oak Township, is a division of the Carl Zeiss Group multinational conglomerate, with headquarters in Oberkochen, Germany. It manufactures optical systems, industrial measurements and optic devices for use in the medical field, with 14,000 employees and offices in more than 30 countries. In its 2006-07 annual report, the Carl Zeiss Group - a world leader in the optic^ and opto-electronic industry - announced a 7 percent increase in worldwide sales revenue. The North American Computed Tomography 'Technology Center had its grand opening earlier this month at the 18,000- square-foot facility. Carl Zeiss IMT is hardly a newcomer to the area, having been in operation here for 16 years, but the addition of the Green Oak Township center marks a new chapter. The company recently hired several new technic^ employees and now has a full-time human resources manager-recruiter on staff, according to CT and Engineering Manager Kevin Legacy. The center employs nearly 100 people. “They are definitely retaining jobs, and adding new skilled jobs to the work force,” said Livingston County Economic Development Council Director COURTESY.J.D. SMALL Kevin Legacy, Carl Zeiss IMT manager o f computed tomography and engineering, offers some words of explanaiton about the company's new equipment during a recent open house. Fred Dillingham. The company counts the automotive Big Three among its customers, along with foreign automakers Daimler-Benz AG and BM\\( and other types of industries. “We provide services to (auto) companies, also medical companies, cell phone manufacturers (and other) electronics companies,” Legacy says. It is only recently that CT scan technology has been broadened for nonmedical use, and Carl Zeiss has developed its own design, given the name “Metrotom,” for industrial application. “We have enhanced it to scan parts for internal defects,” said Legacy. “In addition to looking for the usual clues, we now quantify through measurements what the problem is,” he said. Company spokeswoman Annette SmitJi said the firm is in the quality-control business. “It allows the customer to be able to see the porosity of castings and be able to correct that before mass production begins,” Smith says. Smith said the new device was developed and the service center opened to bring customers its benefits without their having to make the capital investment Dodge Motorsports engine performance specialist Patrick Baer says his company has been able to take advantage of the technology to improve its modified stock cars, which race on the NASCAR circuit. “You’re dealing often with protofypes, and (the testing equipment) is not intrusive, it’s nondestructive,” Baer says. “If we can inspect a cylinder head or an intake manifold without destroying it (it’s a valuable service),” Baer says. More information on the company can be found by logging onto http://www.zeiss. com/imt. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@Hvingstoncomrhunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. Fowlerville teen sentenced in shooting 2 years'probation in accidental death of friend Tim Holmes BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News A 14-year-old Fowlervillearea boy has been sentenced to spend one day in juvenile detention for accidentally shooting his best friend to death in April. The boy also was ordered to undergo counseling and participate in community service for the first year of his two-year probation sentence. His name is being withheld because of his age. The youth had earlier pleaded guilty to careless discharge of a firearm causing death. He was sentenced earlier this week in Livingston County Juvenile Court by Probate Judge Carol Hackett Garagiola. Police said the boy and his friend, 14-year-old Timothy Holmes, were inside the boy’s house when he retrieved his father’s Colt .45 semiautomatic pistol. He was showing Holmes the gun when it went off. “It’s always a very difficult situation for a judge to determine the appropriate sentence, and especially where it was not intentional, although there was carelessness involved,” said Livingston County Prosecutor Dave Morse. “(Judge Garagiola) fashioned an appropriate sentence, on the whole, in trying to address all the issues.” The boy was ordered to perform 10 hours of community service each week for a year and complete the Straight Talk program at the University of Michigan. “You really grieve for the family who has lost a child, and hopefully (the punishment) will have a positive impact,” Morse said. “In the (Michigan Straight 'Talk) program, he wiU be able to bring his message to other kids.” The boy and his parents, who are Iosco Township residents, also must get counseling. Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte has said the youth who fired the gun told deputies he didn’t know it was loaded. 'The boys were home alone at the time. Morse said the parents of the teen who fired the gun will not be charged. The teen and his parents may face restitution costs, to be determined at a hearing Jan. 29. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2009. Hamburg Township changes park policies Hamburg 'Township has amended its policy for public use of the Manly W Bennett Memorial parks. The policy restates township rules and practices to protect and preserve wildlife and properly in the parks, said Clerk Joanna Hardesty, the township board’s representative on the recreation board. Guidelines reinforced by the policy include allowing no golf practice or glass containers in the parks at any time. Hunting with an air rifle, bow and arrow or slingshot also is prohibited, as is the harming of any wild bird or animal found on the grounds. 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History group seeks help for old depot City eyes options for helping group raise money to fix museum site BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News In a time when donations are limited and needs are many, members of the Howell Area Historical Society question where they will find the money to fix the historic Depot Museum in Howell. Attempts to raise the money on their own have failed, so they’ve now turned to the city. The group has sought corporate donations, hosted garage sales, had raffles and more in an effort to the raise money for roof and structural repairs, “but it wasn’t generating enough for what we need for the building,” said Jonathan Boegler, society president. “Going to the city was the last resort.” Howell City Council members and staff have assisted local charitable groups in the past, though not through direct donation. “We can’t just take taxpayer money and hand it over to them,” said Council Member Dawn Cooper, an historic preservation enthusiast. Instead, city officials can help write grant applications or put local groups in touch with groups offering incentives for design or preservation efforts. A joint effort between city leaders and members of the Livingston Arts Council yielded thousands of dollars for The Opera House, which has since completed first-floor renovations. “There may be some things they might be able to do that they don’t even know about,” said Cooper about the group seeking money for the train depot. Council members are waiting for a report by city staff detailing some options. The 1886 train depot, built for $3,000 and once owned by the Ann Arbor Railroad, houses a collection of historical treasures dating to early 1800s, including the 1836 teapot that collected ballots from Howell’s first elections and cannonballs from the Civil War. Also on display, a powder horn from the American Revolution and an 1840 top hat used in the unsuccessful presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison. Much of the inventory was donated The Depot Museum ■ What: An 1886 train depot functioning as a museum to preserve items of local and national significance. ■ Where: 128 Wetmore St., Howell. ■ Hours: Open by appointment, or during special events in downtown Howell. ■ Owned by: Howell Area Historical Society, which is open to everyone with an interest in preserving and promoting local history. ■ Site of: Howell Area Historical Society meetings are at the depot on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. ■ Membership: $15-$500. ■ Details: 517-548-6876. by members of the Daughters of the America Revolution, Livingston County chapter. “If moisture gets in here, it’s all going to get ruined,” said Boegler. Dues from the group’s 35 members barely cover annual operating expenses, leaving the group to rely on help from the outside for repairs. Estimates developed five years ago when the need became clear set the cost of repairs at $66,000, “but today, it’s probably closer to $100,000,” said Boegler. He believes material costs are minimal compared to the cost of labor. Set on a 2-foot crawl space, the building’s cement foundation is caving in, allowing water to drain into the building, not away from it. To fix the building’s support beams, Boegler said all the cement will need to be torn up. Similarly, installing single-sawn cedar shingles is labor intensive, laying the roof pieces one at a time. “The city should help if they can,” said Cooper, noting “money is scarce, volunteers are scarce, and donations are scarce.” Laurie Humphrey can be reached at lhumphrey@livingstoncommunitynews.com or 8 i 0-844-2003. A StMosh o f Heaven Celestian l Water Salt Free Water Systems M w / i o / e T tb u s e watery J t's 2 0 0 7 a n d f in a l ly ^ ld fa s h io n e d W a te r s o f te n e rs a rb o b s o le te . 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H e was chosen to fill a vacant seat at a special school board meeting Monday and will serve until the November 2008 election. “My strength is going to be on the budget; I’ve worked with it for 20 years (in my job),” Fondriest said after the meeting. Fondriest is marketing tech specialist at Material Sciences Corp. in Canton Township, a company that manufactures so-called “quiet” steel. He is married to Debbie Fondriest, a school secretary, and their son is a junior at Howell High School at the Parker Campus. The couple also has three grown daughters and one grandchild. Debbie Fondriest works in the community education program at the Parker Campus and is a member of the Howell Educational Support Personnel Association union. Dan Fondriest said the fact that his spouse is a district employee would not be a problem, saying he would recuse himself from voting “in areas where there might be a perceived conflict.” Fondriest was a candidate for the board of education in May, when he finished fifth Don Fondriest: The newest member of the Howell Board of Education. among six contenders in the spring election. Originally there were nine applicants for the latest vacancy, but James Eshelman dropped out for personal reasons and applicant Dennis Kennedy failed to respond to written questions. In the board’s initial balloting, Fondriest tied with Carolyn Arking, a psychologist, with 13 points, based on five points for first choice, three for second and one for third. In the second round, Fondriest emerged victorious, with 20 points to Arking’s 15. James Pratt finished third with nine points. The board has been plagued recently with departures. The seat filled Monday was formerly held by Dean Miller, who stepped down late last month for personal health reasons. Kim Shumaker and Michael Yenshaw were selected in October to replace longtime members Sue Drazik and Mary Jo Dymond. Miller had been appointed to replace Jean Clum, only to resign after five months in the position. Before the candidates were queried by board members. Vice President Jeannine Pratt - now in her second term and the longest-serving member - revealed what many already had assumed - that being on the school board is very stressful. “We’ve lost some board members,” Pratt said. “This is an incredibly stressful job.” “Fm looking forward to some stability (after the latest board appointment), added TTustee Wendy Day. “I don’t want to have to do this for awhile.” Fondriest said his goals are for the board to determine a strategy for reopening the old Howell High School and how the Parker Campus, which presently serves grades 10- 12, fits into the picture. His second-highest priority? “Harmony among the board and administration,” he said after the meeting. The next regular school board meeting will be on Jan. 14. The board meets in the administrative offices, 411 N. Highlander Way, Howell. Tom Toien can be reached at ttoien® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. Man sentenced in Hamburg library case The 29-year-old man caught fondling himself while accessing lewd Internet sites on a Hamburg Township Library computer has been sentenced by Livingston County District Court Judge Carol Sue Reader to 60 days in the county jail and two years probation. The man, a Hamburg Township resident, pleaded guilty to one count of obscene conduct in exchange for two others being dropped. The charges resulted from a September incident at the library that caused sparks between the township’s Board of Trustees and library’s Board of Directors over installing filters on library computers. 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Wally Irish, owner of Wally’s Bridal Studio at 745 S. Walnut St., also has a rack of sequined dresses available for sale, with a variety of price ranges, lengths and decorative elements. Her dresses, featuring dangling beads, fringe and colorful sequins, can also be altered at the store in time for the event. Not to be left out, Nancy Anderson, owner of Eclectic T\vyst at 104 E. Grand River Ave., picked up some dresses from Irish to display at her own store, which regularly carries vintage clothing. “I’ve been selling her one-of-a-kind older dress stock for about seven months now,” said Anderson, who .sought out dresses one might associate with “The Great Gatsby.” “You know, that borg? look” Her dresses sell for $59.99 and $79.99, some of them much lower than their original $500 retail cost. “It’s going to be a great time over there,” said Anderson, who herself is shopping for just the right look “I’ve gone every year to the gala, and I think this is going to be one of their best.” Fowlerville resident Katie Donajkowski, 17, has decided to try to make her own outfit for the event. A regular volunteer at The Opera House, the high school senior will be waiting tables Dec. 29, but also will need to dress the part. “It’s still in the works,” she said of her outfit, which will feature items from her mom’s closet and material swatches fix)m a local fabric store, “but I’m very excited about it.” She even plans to make a “little hat that they used to wear on the side.” Donajkowski spent time researching period clothing, but says she’ll “add her own twist.” A regular at Eclectic T\vyst, she came for guidance from Anderson and her staff. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Katie Donajkowski, 17, helps Kristine Alexander, 18, get into one o f the vintage dresses on sale at Eclectic Twyst in Howell. Alexander, a shop employee, is happy to slip into the sequined sheath so that Donajkowski can get some ideas for her own outfit, which she is making. Opera House celebration ■ What: A 126th anniversary celebration raising money for the restoration of the Opera House in Howell and supporting cultural programs through the Livingston Arts Council. ■ When: Saturday, Dec. 29,8 p.m. ■ Where: The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ Tickets: $75 per person for Opera House members, $85 for nonmembers. Ticket fees are tax deductible. ■ Included: Hors d'oeuvres, valet service, open bar, auction and live entertainment. ■ Special features: Jazz music by the Royal Garden Trio and playful unexpected guests. ■ Sponsors: Morgan Stanley, Myers & Myers PLLC, CS Partners, Cobb- Hall Insurance and MyCounty.Us. ■ Details: 517-540-0065. Mary Ann McCray, co-owner of Le Boutique in Howell, shows off the outfit she plans to wear for The Opera House fundraiser. The dress was brought into her store for consignment Just after McCray had decided to attend the Dec. 29 event. HARDWARE FROM A1 'This place is meant to stay small-town, simple' operated by a single family - the Howletts - since it opened in 1894 wasn’t easy. “It was a lot like being the guy who took Babe Ruth’s place with the New York Yankees,” Mike Bramlett said. Hewlett Brothers Hardware was started by Fred and Henry Hewlett in 1894, about 10 years after the Grand Trunk Railroad laid tracks in Gregory. The 24- foot-by-46-foot, two-story frame that still houses the store’s entrance, however, was built three miles away in Unadilla in 1864 and moved by oxen through the fields to its present location when the railroad came to town. Before it was a hardware, it was a mercantile and general store, but the store always has had the same wooden front door with iron handle and latch-set forged by a Unadilla blacksmith that it has today. “Sometimes when it snows hard, there will be a little pile of snow inside the door,” said Joe Gladstone, who’s worked at the hardware nearly 29 years. “But it would be hard to get rid of that door.” Longtime Gregory residents’ biggest fear, Mike Bramlett said, was that he and Rita, who moved their family from Ypsilanti to Gregory in 1997, would change the store into a brand-new shiny hardware. “A store designer suggested that but I said, ‘Nah, I don’t think so’,” Mike Bramlett said. “This place is meant to stay small town, simple and old-fashioned.” Aside from some cleaning, fresh paint and new windows, the store has taken on an even more vintage look with antiques the Bramletts have hung along the ceiling, including an old rowboat and overhang made from tin purchased from the hardware many years ago for a local barn roof. The original Howlett Hardware sign that stood big and bold outside for generations also now hangs inside, as do historic photos from the 'They come back (to the store) to remember buying fishing line, a hook and a stick here for 13 cents or they come because they like the feel of the store. We build a lot of relationships over selling bird seed, toilet seats and snow salt' Mike Bramlett, owner, Bramlett Hardware in Gregory hardware and Gregory and portraits of area veterans. “You can look through here a long time and never see everything we have and never get bored trying to do it,” Gladstone said. As Howlett Brothers Hardware evolved to add a harness and buggy shop, a line of farm implements, windmills, housewares, furniture, appliances and even “Cartercars” automobiles, the now 9,000-square-foot Bramlett Hardware will strive to continue to meet the needs of people today, Mike Bramlett said. “A lot of people don’t just come here for the hardware,” he said. “They come back to remember buying fishing line, a hook and a stick here for 13 cents or they come because they like the feel of the store. We build a lot of relationships over selling bird seed, toilet seats and snow salt.” Bramlett Hardware is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free popcorn is served to customers on Saturdays. Leanne Smith can be reached a t !smith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. FACILITY FROM A1 Company has history of Livingston growth is contingent on; the state hurdles have already been successfully negotiated,” say Dillingham says of the Jan. 7 action by the village. According to Dillingham, the state’s well-trained, productive work force was another big factor in getting the company’s commitment. “The key component we keep talking about is Michigan’s skilled work force,” he says. “It played a valuable part, and in no way would we have landed the project had it not been for the local and state package we put together.” “It will bring good jobs to the area and will allow Fowlerville to continue to grow and prosper,” adds Fowlerville Village Manager Joe Merucci. The project will mark the third growth spurt for the German company in Livingston County. MS Automotive formerly had sales offices and a warehouse in Green Oak Township, outgrew that and moved into a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility employing about 50 people on Garden Lane in Fowlervile. With the latest plans, the company is poised to build, across the street, a facility of 100,000 to 150,000 square feet, Dillingham says. What’s more, in addition to becoming its North American headquarters. the Fowlerville location may end up encompassing three of the company’s divisions - MS Automotive, MS Industries and MS Plastic Welders, Dillingham says. “The project is still developing, it’s evolving and all the pieces are not yet put together yet,” he says. “We hear so much bad news in Michigan,” Dillingham says, “and it’s important to note that in Livingston County we continue to grow businesses and are continuing to expand our economy.” Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. IN BRIEF Fowlerville Contract OK'd fo r security fence The Fowlerville Village Council awarded a $9,200 contract to low-bidder Clery Fence Co. of Dansville, for the construction of a security fence around the new village w ater tower on Gregory Road. 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The hours at Fowlerville’s . downtown Centennial Park remain the same, 6 a.m.-8 p.m., through March. - Linda Theil 690 H ope Street • B r ig h to n (1 B lock East O f C h u r c h St .) T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N EW S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2 0 0 7 A5 ^ Livingston County property sales Property sold recently throughout the county: W I ^ O H E L A K E . . t : f i'P THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS tofe;The information is gathered from county deed records byTransamerica Intellitech of Cincinnati.The listing includes the addresses and the reported sale rice. Some addresses may be listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. BY THE NUMBERS Brighton City 936 Lincoln Drive; $255,000. 801 Mildred J Court; $224,000. 801 Mildred J Court; $257,500. 1023 Peppergrove Drive; $215,000. 303 Pineknoll Court; $165,000. 1008 Pinewood Drive; $155,163. 9001 Spencer Court; $221,900. 397 Spring Brooke Drive; $118,529. Brighton Township 2700 Cades Cove; $763,140. 2995 Hunter Road; $123,935. 8590 Hyne Road; $400,000. 10423 Lafollette Drive; $169,000. 8818 Lake Bluff Drive; $750,000. 5336 Leland; $137,000. 2753 TimAve.; $177,200. 4678 Windswept Drive; $277,500. Conway Township 8200 Fowlerville Road, N; $95,000. 10580 Marsh Road, N; $95,300. 11909 Nicholson Road; $156,781. 7450 Sober Road, W; $204,151. 7520 Sober Road, W; $204,151. Deerfield Township 5051 Cohoctah Road; $110,000. 8393 Green Road; $197,748. Fowlerville Village 429 Grand River Ave., E; $114,500. 700 Jessica Circle; $137,900. 746 Pinegate Drive; $153,000. Genoa Township 2818 Breckenridge; $197,000. 1149 Chemung Drive; $90,000. 7847 Debora Drive; $565,000. 891 Del Sher Drive; $137,218. 4800 Dillon St.; $138,500. 3111 Dorr Road; $70,000. 4583 Golf View Drive; $235,000. 4163 Hampton Ridge Blvd; $138,749. 1706 High Haven Drive; $57,081. 4890 Pine Eagles Court; $360,000. 7423 Pine Vista; $301,750. 6744 Quaint Ridge Trail; $420,000. 2433 Rolling Rock Drive; $288,000. 3931 Snowden Lane; $232,618. 3118 Stillriver Drive; $195,750. 4452 Villa France Drive; $250,000. 854 Weeping Willow; $268,500. Green Oak Township 6417 Aldine; $95,750. 8995 Bishop Road; $155,205. 10361 Bouldercrest Drive; $60,000. 10639 Bouldercrest Drive; $60,000. 12156 Cherry Lane; $298,000. 10130 Elm Crest Road; $190,000. 11891 Greenway Circle; $242,250. 9016 Hyacinth Way; $241,500. 8470 Lee Road; $169,800. 8441 Rickett Road; $142,458. 9334 Silverside Drive; $150,680. Hamburg Township 11376 Algonquin Drive; $325,000. 5187 Burton Drive; $335,000. 8948 Century Drive; $188,199. 7960 Fair Oak Drive; $255,000. 10577 Livingston; $130,000. 8635 Pettysville Road; $207,608. 29021 Riverdale Drive; $29,000. 9929 Riverview; $150,000. 9961 Rolling Green St.; $70,000. 3500 Schafer Road, E; $149,198. 8765 Tamarack Drive; $216,000. 8064 Teahen Road; $515,000. 8076 Teahen Road; $515,000. 7433 Washington; $133,450. Handy Township 9819 Fountain Lane; $236,900. 5647 Owosso Road; $135,915. Hartland Township 9077 Ambergrove Drive; $245,000. 1511 Jeni Lane; $115,000. 5253 Parshallville Road; $215,000. 1542 Summerfield Lane; $235,000. Howell City 321 Caledonia St. W; $175,000 1140 Curzon; $167,500. 605 Curzon Court; $94,786. 933 Dearborn St.; $115,787. 422 Fowler St.; $138,000. 803 Fowler St.; $135,000. 221 Livingston St.; $141,003. 521 McCarthy St.; $144,500. 822 Oak Cluster Court; $222,381. Howell Township 29260 Brewer; $108,092. 5788 Crandall Road; $182,559. 3339 Fleming Road, N; $190,175. 4089 Marr Road, W; $120,700. 4125 Marr Road, W; $186,457. 5771 Millett Road, W; $176,878. Iosco Township 3925 Bull Run Road; $280,000. 4973 Bull Run Road; $106,000. 10279 Coon Lake Road, W; $109,615. 1133 Elliott Road, S; $141,750. Marion Township 188 Burkhart Road; $126,500. 1649 County Farm Road; $275,000. 2146 Fisk Road; $159,000. 5639 Pinckney Road; $146,126. 2721 Schippers CT/Clivedon Rd; $250,900. 1008 Spirea; $200,000. 873 Spirea; $188,900. 315 Timbermill Lane; $380,000. Oceola Township 1020 Gasser Court; $218,500. 808 Hughes, N; $63,000 130 Lakeshore Point Drive; $198,900. 3388 Listerman Road; $169,900. 5725 Mack Road; $204,000. Pinckney Village 311 Hamburg Road; $91,927. 570 Joan St; $185,000. Putnam Township 11924 Algonquin Drive; $195,000. 954 Arthurs Court, W; $105,000. 1902 Kingston Drive; $178,000. 3428 M-36,W; $142,000. 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Marion Township 1967 Yorway Drive, $$18,900, garage, concrete floor. 1733 Triangle Lake Road, $60,892, two story detached garage. 1594 Triangle Lake Road, $39,976, finished basement. 2221 White Hawk Trail, $208,645, one story single family home, three-car attached garage, unfinished basement, covered porch. 200 Triangle Lake Road, $16,175, detached garage. 3459 Prescott Drive, $9,393, attached wood decks. 110 Fox Meadows Court, $164,454, two story single home, two-car attached garage, unfinished bonusroom, unfinished basement, covered front porch. 3388 Peregrine Way, $57,336, repair storm damage. 97 Fox Meadows Court, $7,756, wood deck. 840 G lenlivet St., $142,943, two story single family home, two-car attached garage, unfinished basement, front porch. 816 G lenlivet St., $164,196, two story single home, twocar attached garage, finished bonus room, unfinished basement, covered front porch. 861 Spirea, $36,393, finished basement. 2632 Magnolia Garden Drive, $4,620, attached wood deck with stairs. 5065 Jewell Road, $7,269, lean-to addition to existing accessory structure, dirt floor. Oceola Township 1029 Oakcrest, $21,248, single- story addition to existing single-family home 2785 Musson, $23,580, singlestory addition to existing single- family home 3954 Whirlaway Lane, $205,395, two-story singlefamily home with two-car attached garage 6973 Hazard, $37,984, polebarn Tyrone Township 13860 Black Bear Trail, $232,477, two-story singlefamily house. 6434 McGuire Road, $261,318, two-story, single-family house with three-car attached garage. 11374 Balfour Drive, $15,000, add two gables and face with stucco, new roof and windows. 12263 Center Road, $7,270, addition to pole barn. 10413 Lakeshore Drive, $242,842, two-story signlefamily dwelling with threecar attached garage. 11665 Tipsico Lake Road, $20,289, sun room addition. 13115 Rohn Road, $22,727, inground pool. 11318 Nora Drive, $18,182, inground pool. 7385 Mabley Hill Road, $116,887, single-story addition to house, interior renovation of basement. 7731 Tipperary Trail, $6,393, wood deck. 9084 Palmers Way Drive, $256,905, single-story single family house with three-car attached garage. 13286 Old Oaks Drive, $22,727, inground pool. 10990 Ridge View Trail, $28,409, inground pool. 1222 O verlook Drive, $28,220, sunroom addition. • Professional & Friendly Service • Fuii Service Naii Saion • Ciean & Comfortabie Environment Bebe (fonTicrly of Briarwoocl Foxij Nails) has opcnal her own sitop! 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The Livingston County Department of Public Health has a wide range of health tips on how to limit illness and an expanding waistline Influenza, commonly called the flu, and pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs due to infection, become more prevalent this time of year. The Health Department offers vaccinations against both pneumonia and influenza. Flu shots are offered at the Health Department’s walk-in immunization clinics on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The clinic stays open until 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. “Although the number of people receiving influenza vaccines from the Health 'At this time of year, sickness and disease are the last things anyone should have to worry about.../ Jennifer Lavelle, health education supervisor Department are down, the overall numbers are up in the community because more people are getting the vaccine from private physicians, pharmacies and stores that are offering it,” says Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director for the Livingston County Department of Public Health. “There have already been confirmed cases of influenza in Michigan this season, and we encourage people to consider the vaccine. Influenza is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and it’s a 100 percent preventable disease.” Good health habits ■ Avoid close contact with people who are sick. ■ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Cough into your upper sleeve if you do not have a tissue. ■ Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. ■ Stay home from work, school and errands when you are sick. ■ Practice healthy habits; Get regular exercise, enough rest and eat balanced meals. ■ Details: 517-546-9850; www.lchd.org; www. michiganstepsup.org. Lawrenchuk says the vaccine against pneumonia is against the bacterial form and protects against 20 major strains of pneumococcus. It’s given every five years. “At this time of year, sickness and disease are the last things anyone should have to worry about, which is precisely why we should not let preventable health conditions get in the way,” says Jennifer Lavelle, health education supervisor at the Livingston County Department of Public Health. She says holidays can lead to stress, fatigue, financial constraints, and consumption of foods not normally eaten. The Health Department reports that in the last 15 years, the number of obese adults in Livingston County rose to 62 percent, a condition that can lead to an increased risk for more than 30 preventable chronic diseases and conditions including heart disease, cancer, and stroke, the three leading causes of death in the county. Recommendations to reduce the risk against these preventable diseases include controlling high blood pressure and high cholesterol, reducing smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke, and being more physically active by getting 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity at least five days a week. Dietary guidelines emphasize a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products along with lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars. The Whitmore Lake Health Clinic has many uninsured patients who rely on the staff and personalized care they offer. Here Dr. Rosemarie Thomas checks a patient during a visit. FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAUPISELLA. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Whitmore Lake Health Clinic fights to stay afloat as financial woes continue Medical facility vital to area's uninsured BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News As the number of uninsured and underinsured patients continues to increase, the Whitmore Lake Health Clinic continues its struggle to stay in business. “Just because you have financial problems doesn’t mean you close,” Executive Director Hilda Weiser Ely says about the nonprofit clinic on M-36 just west of US-23. “We have a group of University of Michigan first-year medical students who have been doing fundraisers for us,” including a recent fashion show, she said. “We have a lot of good volunteers pulling together, and someone recently donated a year’s worth of paper to us.” Ely says the clinic has 1,671 'You're treated the same here whether or not you have insurance.' Hilda Weiser Ely, Whitmore Lake Health Clinic executive director patients, 51 percent who are uninsured or underinsured, a number that has increased from last year. The clinic accepts all kinds of insurance, has 385 patients on the Livingston Health Plan, and more than 90 patients on the Washtenaw Health Plan, along with 103 uninsured patients. The Livingston and Washtenaw Health Plans are for people who do not have traditional health insurance. The plans cost patients nothing, and provide limited coverage. “Many of our patients have lost their jobs and their health insurance,” says Ely. “We have patients who are working three part-time jobs but have no health insurance. Our staff is committed, and we believe in what we’re doing. You’re treated the same here whether or not you have insurance.” The Whitmore Lake Health Clinic, which opened in 1971, has a six-person staff that includes two physicians, two medical assistants, one billing clerk, and a director. Ely says the clinic needs to raise $100,000-$150,000 a year to stay in business, with most of its money going to pay salaries, taxes, workers’ compensation, malpractice insurance, building overhead, and office and medical supplies. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Fowlerville opens registration for construction class Fowlerville High School students may begin registration for a construction trades course in February. A teaching position will be posted in March and April if there is sufficient interest in the course. Construction Trades I is a year-long class that will meet in a 3,300-square-foot classroom and attached laboratory for two hours every day. The course follows the National Association of Home Builders curriculum approved by the state of Michigan. Students will learn the basics of site preparation, concrete and masonry, carpentry, electrical, roofing and siding. In Construction Trades II students will practice their trades on a major construction project. Those who complete both classes are eligible for college credit. The school will partner with the Livingston County Home Builders Association, the Livingston County Chapte r of Habitat for Humanity, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Capitol Area Construction Trades Council in support of the program. Details; 517-223-6002. Rick Fitzgerald Rick Fitzgerald offers his lake on the happenings of Livingston County each week in his column that runs in the Livingston Life section. = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N IT Y NEWS 0 0 : I : I 4 f t '? 4 e ^K K y 4 K tt Cttouid MH9UMC6 it4 Hecty S w 2 0 0 ? PeteAtirytl The package includes: •Bottle of Champagne •Two Glasses •Chocolates •Party Favors •2 PM Late Check-out •Full Hot Breakfast Buffet on New Year's Day •All for a price worth celebrating - just $119! 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Any one of those life-changing events would be enough for a high school junior to deal with. But life does not always play out the way we’d hope. “Our whole world has changed,” says Audrey’s father, Michael Daul. This past year, he says, has been “a revelation of how quickly life can change in so many significant ways.” I first met the Daul family one year ago today when I was dispatched to their Brighton Township home to pick up a photo of their son, U.S. Anny Spc. Andrew Daul, as the news of his death in Iraq was being released. I remember how gracious they were inviting me in and allowing me to help them send a digital photo from their computer to The Ann Arbor News for that day’s deadline. When I stopped by again last week, the fanr^y was huddled around that same computer, this time getting a first look at photos from daughter Lindsey’s wedding. “We had a good time putting it all together,” Kathy Daul says of her daughter’s special day. It’s been that kind of year for the Dauls. Community support Michael Daul misses his son desperately. There are times, he says, when he will laugh about something Andrew used to do or say and other times when just thinking about Andrew leaves him sobbing. But he’s certain that there have been blessings bestowed on his family that never would have happened had Andrew not been killed. “I never realized how many wonderful, caring people there are who have reached out to us in so many ways,” he says. “We feel more a part of this community now.” There was the man who came by with Christmas decorations for their yard and never returned to pick them up. There was the company that put together the video for their son’s funeral and refused payment. There was the Army buddy of Andrew’s who sketched a portrait of him. There was their neighborhood association that named their waterfi'ont park “Patriot Park” and dedicate it to Andrew. There are the quilts, four or five of them, that have been made by groups as diverse as women from the Dauls’ church - Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran - to a group fi-om North Carolina. Michael Daul says he thinks people feel connected through sharing the loss of someone like his son. “For some, it was their first tangible connection to the war in Iraq.” Andrew, 21, joined the Army right after high school and very quickly was on his way to Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division based in Friedberg, Germany. His job was to drive an Ml Abrams tank and, by all accounts, he was good at it. He was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his tank in Hit, Iraq. The weight room Kathy Daul says her son was “a big presence” at Brighton High School. “He got along with eveiybody.” So in his honor the Dauls wanted to do something at the ' SEE FITZGERALD, 82 Homegrown for the holidays Opportunities abound for gift-buying close to home RETAIL REPORT BY CASEY HANS The Livingston Community News There are as many ideas for giving from Livingston County as there are crafters, authors and artisans who live here and the many shops and stores that sell their wares. And with Christmas just around the corner, there are myriad local ways to shop for some last-minute gifts. Home-baked goodness All sorts of Michigan goodies abound at one of Livingston County's bestknown bakeries: Great Harvest Bread in downtown Brighton. But made fresh daily is the myriad bread, cookies and other specialty baked goods that this landmark business is known for. This time of year, gift baskets are flying out the door, but co-owner Lori Kelly, left, said staff can always put a box or basket together for last-minute shoppers. Boxes cost $10 and up. Visit 416 W. Main St. from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Details: 810- 225-1400. For the avid reader Adult and children's hardcover books - including a large number from Livingston County authors and illustrators - can be found at Aria Booksellers in downtown Howell. Owner Mary Ellen Aria and her staff offer a regular display of locals including authors Martin Brennan, Michael Glenn Monroe, Colleen Monroe, Clayton Klein, among others, and pop-up book illustrator Robert Sabuda. "I would say we.hsyo more than 75 local authors," Aria said. Prices for books range from $15.95 and up. Hours are 9:15 a.m.-8 p.m., weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. The store at 214 W. Grand River Ave. also is open from and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays in December. Details: 517-548-5577 or ariabooksellers.com. Artists and artisans The whimsy of area artists such as handcrafted cards by Carol Hintz (starting at $4.50) or photographs by Linda Lalewicz ($75) are shown off by Bev Barton, owner of Mixed Elements, 128 W. North St., Brighton. In the background is the work of stone artisan Sammy Mitchell of Brighton's Legacy Fireplace. Her store includes items such as hand-painted scarves, vintage polo pieces and carved wooden bowls. Having handmade creations made locally is "really important to me," she said. "I'm so pleased to carry people's art in here." Barton also has gallery space that is leased out to three or four local artists at a time with photographer, a wood artisan and felted wool creations on display now. "This is my favorite part of the store," she added. Her hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Details: 810-227- 3300 or visit mixedelements.net. Lather up A small business owner in Pinckney has a way for those who like natural products - arid beautiful scents - to give a gift of soap. Janis Wilde of Wilde Flower Soap creates her soaps with no scent fixatives, preservative or dyes and a large variety of scents from essential fragrance oils. Her soaps are based in extra virgin olive oil, food-grade vegetable oils, cocoa butter, Hawaiian oil, Macademia nut oil and goat milk. Individual soaps range from $3.25 to $4.50 with discounts for multiple bars purchased. For the holidays, she offers organza gift bags. Wilde works from her home. Details: 810-623-1624 or e-mail Janiswilde@worldnet.att.net. Scent for homemaking Handmade dried flower arrangements ranging from wreaths to those in decorative pots, such as this copper one, can be found at Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Tyrone Township. The creations are crafted by owner Kathy Mathews and can range in price starting at about $60 (though discounts of between 20 and 50 percent happen this weekend) and are nestled among other goodies including dried herbs, soaps and candles. Mathews became interested in herbs 18 years ago and began making wreaths - something that she eventually developed into the family business. Visit 13730 White Lake Road, east of US-23 where the pavement ends. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays in December 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Hours change in January). Details: 810-629-9208 or heavenlyscentherbfarm.com. Take note Stamp Image Studio in Fowlerville offers a store full of supplies for people to make their own handmade cards for a special gift. Buying for those creative types? Owner Stacey Richardson is happy to help guide shoppers with items that start at Just a few dollars. More often than not, Richardson takes visitors back to her classroom, where she shows them all about the art of stamping. At left, Kim Loose of Fowlerville works on a Christmas card project in a recent class. "One day I came by and ! was hooked," she said. The store is at 7035 E. Grand River Avenue, east of the village center across from the cemetery. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. Details: stampimagestudio.com or call 517- 223-7231. A little glitter These local Jewlery creations by father-son team Spencer Douglas jewelry can be found at various shops around the area. Here, some of their Jewelry is pictured at Howell Western Wear. Prices range from $30 and up, depending on the types of stones and settings used. Howell Western Wear is at the corner of Clinton Street and Michigan Avenue, one block north of Grand River Avenue in downtown Howell. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Details: 517-552-8010 or howellwesternwear.com. What's new at Livingston County eateries? B 3 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007 Hawkins students send good wishes to soldier in Iraq Brighton grad had spoken to the class before being sent to the war zone BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community Nev\/s Third-graders at Brighton’s Hawkins Elementary School have their minds on more than their own Christmas celebrations this year. Their teacher, Arin Giannandrea, invited Brighton High School graduate Charlie Rubin, who also was her former Sunday school student, to talk to the class earlier in the school year. Rubin, 23, who is in the U.S. Army, did a presentation about the Army and the war in Iraq, showing military gear and his own photographs of tanks and other soldiers. “I used our experience with Charlie along with the book “H is for Honor” by Devin Scillian to incorporate core democratic values in my lessons that the Brighton school district requires,” says Giannandrea. Last week, her students MERRY CHRI C h a r lie l B LISA CAROLIN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Rubin Third-graders in Arin Giannandrea's class at Hawkins Elementary School prepare a Christmas message for Brighton High School graduate Charlie Rubin, who is serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. completed a Christmas package they sent to Rubin. It included a wreath with handprints, photos and written wishes from each student in the class, cut-out snowflakes, and a videotape of the students holding a banner wishing Rubin a Merry Christmas while they sang “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Wishes to him included: ■ “I wish for you to make a brand new friend on Christmas Day,” from Gretchen Palmer. ■ “I wish you have a big piece of ham,” from Ryan Makowski. ■ “I wish that the war would stop in time for Christmas Day,” from Sophie Nowak. ■ “I wish you have a big cup of hot cocoa,” from Lauren Engle. ■ “I wish for you to come home safely,” from Olivia Cousins. Rubin’s mom. Sue Rubin, a special education program consultant who works for the Livingston Educational Service Agency, visited Giannandrea’s classroom as students did final preparations on the package. “Charlie will love it,” she said. “He was deployed to Iraq in October. This is something he wanted to do and I support him.” For Giannandrea, her students’ support for Rubin and Rubin’s letters to the classroom have been gratifying. “Charlie says that when he returns home he wants to become a teacher and that makes me very proud,” says Giannandrea. Lisa Carotin can be reached at tcaroUn® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK Twenty-six first-graders at Pinckney's St. Mary Catholic School recently made and baked 365 sugar cookies as part of an 18-year tradition started by teacher Veronica Kinsey. Students ate some, took some home and used the rest in an Advent calendar to count the days down to Christmas. Kinsey found the activity in a magazine. "The children really enjoy this as it's fun to make the cookies, which some have never done before. It also makes great smells in the classroom for the month of December," she said. COURTESY, DEBBIE MILLER COURTESY,COLLEEN SHEPARD Brownie Troop 669 from Hutchings Elementary in Howell recently donated money to purchase Christmas gifts for two children in the foster care system through Michigan Child and Family Services and "Operation Good Cheer." Pictured are Troop 669 members: Kacee Howe, Cara Christman, Olivia Shepard, Morgan Schimeck, Becca Bishop, Stephanie Simonson & Halle Attard. Not pictured: Elizabeth DiMeglio, Elise Chandler, Chloe Chandler, Katy Beno, Taylor Beaudin, Morgan Dowling, Jordan Champagne, Sarah Thomas and Mikaela Buresch. Subm it 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 Window winners Winners of the downtown Howell Holiday Window Display Contest were: First Place with 211 votes, Down Home Interiors, 110 W. Grand River Ave., owned by Denise Down, above right,; second place with 150 votes, Kosin's Glass, 216 W. Grand River Ave., owned by Valerie Komlos, above left; and third place with 140 votes. Carriage House, 119 N. Michigan Ave., owned by Kim Wilson, at left. Just less than 950 votes were cast for this year's contest a 35 percent increase from last year, according to officials. COURTtSY MINDY ARNOLD FITZGERALD FROMB1 Anniversary is hard to mark school from which all three of their children will graduate. The weight room was a mess, admits BHS Athletic Director John Thompson, and it felt like the right spot for the Dauls to turn their loss into something good for others. So they doanted $10,000 allowing the school to replace aging equipment and weights. “It was a significant contribution” that gave the high school weight room a real facelift, Thompson says. Although he did not know Andrew personally, Thompson says he knew he had a great passion for health benefits that come from weight training. Andrew Daul graduated from Brighton High in 2003. Battling cancer About 10 days before Andrew was killed, Kathy Daul learned she had colon cancer. She needed surgery to remove a tumor. She wanted to tell her son, so she contacted the local American Red Cross chapter, which helps families get messages to military personnel. He called home Saturday, Dec. 16, and they were able to talk for more than an hour. She said Andrew was worried about who would take care of his mom after her surgery. Once she reminded him about all of the farmly church friends and neighbors who would be there to help, he seemed to relax and they were able to talk about “fun stuff” like how much he was looking forward to getting back to his base in Germany - and his German girlfriend he talked about so fondly; about how close he was to being promoted to sergeant. Three days later came the knock at the door that every military parent dreads. Kathy Daul put her treatment on hold. She could not be strong for herself in a battle with cancer and grieve for her son at the same time. She launched her personal battle with cancer in February. She was to start a new round of treatment this week for the cancer that, despite regular treatment, has found a way to attack other organs. But being off work for the past year also has allowed Kathy Daul to pour herself into new passions. She tries to lend a hand at their church, volunteers with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and helps with the local Military Moms group. She’s helped to raise funds through the Lest They Be Forgotten Foundation to pay for a memorial in Brighton to fallen soldiers. “It really makes me feel good to be able to do all these things,” Kathy Daul says. “I want to give back to all the people who have given so much to me.” Michael Daul chokes back tears as he says how very proud he is of his wife. “It’s much more obvious to me how many lives Kathy has touched. People are drawn to her and inspired by her. “For someone going through all this... to keep a positive outlook... she’s truly an inspiration.” Family first Lindsey Kelly, the Dauls’ 21- year-old daughter who married Eddie Kelly in October, says the events of the past year have helped her realize what’s really important in life. “We need to m ^ e the best of it,” she says. Michael Daul says the wedding - “a very joyous event” - offered a counterbalance to their son’s funeral. Both events were in the same church sanc- U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Daul was killed while on active duty in Iraq one year ago. His parents say they are grateful for the outpouring of support they have received from the community. tuary. While he says his son’s absence from the wedding was noticed, it was comforting to go “fi-om utter despair and grief to the emotional high” of the wedding. The family has treasured its time together. Over Memorial Day, they traveled to the Washin^ on, D.C., area for four days of programs sponsored by the 'IVagedy Assistance Program for Survivors, a nonprofit group that helps families of military personnel killed on active duly. They were able to again visit Andrew’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery and hear President Bush say that “all those who are buried here understood their duty. They saw a dark shadow on the horizon and went to meet it.” All four traveled to the German village of Usingen to visit the family of their son’s German girlttend, Anja Buhlman. “We really sensed they had a future together,” Michael Daul says. Kathy Daul says Anja’s family welcomed Aiidrew like a son. “It was wonderful to know he had people who took him in and loved him that much.” His memory lives on In the front closet of the Dauls’ home, where guests might hang a coat as they are welcomed into the house, there also hang several recently laimdered pieces of Andrew’s clothing. Michael Daul says he’s not quite ready to put it ^ away. Upstairs, the room that was Andrew’s has become the place where his memory lives the strongest. The room has become a place to store the pictures, memorials, quilts and photo albums they have been given. “There are times I can’t even go into that room,” says Michael Daul. But the Dauls emphasize that they are not afraid to talk about their son. People they meet seem reluctant to mention his name, “but we want to talk about him,” his mother says. Earlier this week, Kathy Daul says she was not sure how the family would mark the anniversary of her son’s death. They want to acknowledge it, she says, but how they will do that remains undecided. “I’ll ask God to put that on my heart,” she says. Despite all the pain the past year has brought to the Dauls, they remain thankful for the outpouring of love. With all that is going on in the world today, “it’s easy to get jaded,” says Michael Daul. “But we can’t help but feel the world is full of wonderful people.” Reach Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald at rfitzgerald® livingstoncommunitynews.com. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test for the January 15, 2008 Presidential Primary Election will be conducted on Wednesday December 26, 2007 at 09:30 a.m. in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall located at 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton Michigan. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computers that will be used to tabulate the results of the Presidential Primary Election have been prepared in accordance with law. By order of Michael H. Sedlak, CMC Clerk, Green Oak Charter Township 2358996-01 WANTED!! Gently Used G Newer Furniture: Solas. Love Seals. Recliners. Bedrooms. Dressers, Oak Dining Room Sels. Elc... 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I think I can” It’s a message from his favorite book, “The Little Engine That Could,” and one she’s proud he’s learned. So, when asked to bring a favorite children’s book to donate to Toys For Tots to her book club’s December gathering, the choice was simple. “It had to be this one,” said Shea of Howell. “I also brought Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs and Ham,’ which is about trying new things, which is something my son absolutely will not do, but he thinks the book is funny.” The club of 15 to 20 women from Howell and Brighton meets every five to six weeks to socialize and discuss primarily fiction books. “There’s no limit,” said Adrienne Silvestri of Brighton. “When it’s your turn to pick, you can choose anything you want.” The group has read everything from the classic “Catcher in the Rye” to a “beach read” like “The Scandalous Instead of reading a book to discuss in December, members of a local bookclub chose their favorite children's books to donate to Livingston County's Toys For Tots campaign. Members of the club are, standing from left, Colleen Shea, Julie Kane, Carley Dunphey, Adrienne Silvestri, Donna Campbell, Emily McGivney, Christie Scherkenbach and, seated from left, Leah Christopoulous and Shelley Curl. LEANNE SMITH,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Summer of Sissy LaBlanc” to self-help books like “The Five Languages of Love.” “You try books you would never pick up and read because someone else suggested it,” said Howell’s Donna Campbell. December, though, is the month for giving and the holidays are often too hectic for reading, so club members decided to share their Book bonanza Women from Brighton and Howell who gather every month for a book club brought their favorite children's books to their December gathering. The books were donated to Livingston County's Toys For Tots campaign. Here are the books they chose: ■ "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein. ■ "The Little Engine That Could," by Watty Piper. ■ "Curious George," by H.A. Rey. ■ "Oh, The Places You'll Go," by Dr. Seuss. ■ "Guess How Much I Love You," by Sam McBratney. ■ "Horton Hears A Who," by Dr. Seuss. ■ "Green Eggs & Ham," by Dr. Seuss. ■ "Goodnight Moon," by Margaret Wise Brown. ■ "Skip To My Lou," by Nadine Bernard Westcott. ■ "God Gave Us You," by Lisa Tawn Bergren. ■ "Pancakes For Breakfast," by Tomie dePaola. ■ "The Hat," by Jan Brett. ■ "Whoever You Are," by Mem Fox. ■ "The Velveteen Rabbit," by Margery Williams. ■ "I Spy Riddles," by Jean Marzollo. ■ "My Little Golden Book About God," by Jane Werner Watson. ■ "Clean Up With The Cat," by Dr. Seuss. ■ "Because of Winn Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo. favorite children’s books and the stories behind them with each other and then pass the books on to kids who otherwise might not have much under the tree on Christmas morning. “We all have so much that we wanted to give something back,” said Shelley Curl of Howell. “We all have children and we all love books, so this was it.” The stories about why the women picked the books they did were as unique as the books themselves. Campbell brought “The Hat” by Jan Brett. “My kids love to read Christmas books and winter books, but we put them away every year until we take out the Christmas ornaments,” she said. “They really look forward to bringing these books out.” Curl, a teacher before deciding to stay home with two sons, brought Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The IPlaces You’ll Go.” “I read this to my students on the last day of school every year,” she said. “It gives you the message that you can do anything.” Emily McGivney’s choice, “Pancakes For Breakfast,” by Tomie dePaolo prompted a round of laughter. “It’s not one we really read, because there are no words,” said McGivney of Howell. “We make up the story every time we read it. We use our imagination. I like that.” The evening went so well that the book club may do this again next December. “Everyone put a lot of thought into it,” Silvestri said. “It was a lot of fun to see what everyone picked and why.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. From Curious George to Dr. Seuss, roughly 18 children's books were collected by a local book group for donation to the county's Toys For Tots campaign. Green Oak Twp. couple open Scalawags in Brighton RETAIL REPORT BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News Special Writer In the holiday hubbub, heading to a local eatery for a relaxed dinner, a festive brunch or even just a glass of wine and an appetizer with family and fi'iends can be an enjoyable stress reliever. Livingston County offers a wide variety of choices, from fine and casual dining to coffee shops and ice cream emporiums. The newly opened “martini bar” in downtown Brighton is among several restaurants either recently opened or offering new services that further expand your choices. Fish franchise Stop by Scalawags Whitefish & Chips, at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Whitmore Lake Road in Brighton Township, for a plate of their wild Great Lakes whitefish, served in a warm, lodge-inspired atmosphere. Although the specialty of the house is whitefish, owners Ed and Linda Boan, of Green Oak Township, also offer fresh walleye, sluimp, homemade chowder and more, grilled or cooked in trans-fat-free vegetable oils. The Boans, longtime customers of Scalawags in Mackinaw City, decided to open a franchise in Brighton because they were so impressed with the quality of the food, Boan said. Location: 5757 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton Township. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 810-229-1700. Call for carry-out. Web site: www.scalawagswhitefish. com. Wine with that? Or enjoy cannoli and a glass of wine at Buon Gusto Cafe in downtown Brighton. The tiny restaurant by the railroad tracks has been open for several years, but beer and wine are new to its authentic Italian menu. “In early December, we began serving Italian beer and California and Italian wines, including pino grigio and chianti - by the glass or carafe - at reasonable prices,” said owner Sal Viviano. Location: 501 W Main S t, Brighton. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends. Phone: 810-229-7770. Web site: www.vivianocatering. com. Or rice wine? If sushi is your cup of (green) tea, take a breather at Sushi Zen, at the four corners in downtown Brighton. 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He has worked as a field training officer, evidence technician and 'Taser instructor. Both changes were approved by the Hamburg Township Board of "lYustees in November upon the recommendation of Chief Steve Luciano. Tunis joins team at Lee & Associates Lee & Associates of Michigan, a full-service commercial real estate company, has added John G. Tunis of Brighton to its team. As an associate in the retail division, Tunis will be responsible for the sale and leasing of retail facilities Harpe in the western Oakland and Livingston counties. With more than 35 years of experience in the retail industry, Tunis previously owned and operated Bricker-Tunis Fhrs and Europa Art Gallery in West Bloomfield. He owns and has restored Brighton’s historic Hyne House, where many community fundraisers and tours take place. He was elected to the Brighton City Council in 2005. Holiday donations to aid 8 families Donations collected at Pinckney Village Hall and during Pinckney’s annual Light up the Park holiday celebration on Dec. 8 will help eight area families this holiday season. The families will receive food as well as gifts and gift cards, said Village President Rebecca Foster. Donations at Light up the Park were collected in red buckets in the gazebo and the lobby of Bleachers Bar & Grill. Proceeds not going to local families will be used to help buy Christmas decorations for the village. 3 area students make grade list Livingston County-area students 'Travis Ryan Gates, John D. Brough and James Michael Parke received a grade point average of 3.5 or better from the University of Northwestern Ohio. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Sf., Brighton, Ml 48116. Fax to 810-844- 2040 or e-mail to news@ livingstoncommunitynews.com. United Way wh a t ma t t e r s . Livingston County United Way wine) with their orders. Sushi Zen serves several varieties of sushi and seafood, served in the Japanese manner. Location: 114 W. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-lO p.m. Saturday; and 3-10 p.m. Sunday. Phone:.810-225-3330. No more Toroz The choice in the area’s Mexican restaurants has narrowed by one: Toroz Mexican Grill on Cross Street in Brighton closed for good in early December. The restaurant offered fresh, made-to-order Mexican food, including burritos, quesadillas, tacos, salads and nachos. Owner Bob Ressler, who also owns Brighton’s popular Stillwater Grill, said he thinks “Brighton just wasn’t ready for the concept.” The area’s sluggish economy was the other factor in his decision to close the casual eatery, he said. B4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, D E C EM B E R 21, 2007 Howell to host Merry Tuba Christmas Concert BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News The amphitheater at the Livingston County Courthouse will be a center of activity Saturday, as tuba musicians from around the state converge in downtown Howell with some holiday cheer. Howell is one of nine cities to host the Merry Tuba Christmas Concert this year, says Mindy Arnold, manager of Howell’s Main Street Program, which is bringing the event to the area in partnership with Schafer’s House of Music. More than 200 concerts, designed to honor renowned tuba player William J. Bell, will occur during the month throughout the United States and Europe. Scott Richardson, manager of Schafer’s House of Music in Brighton, said the event became a reality locally from a suggestion from a former city of Howell employee. “She came into the Howell store, and I just happened to be there,” said Richardson, a 28-year-old tuba player. Discussions continued, the idea was researched, and last year a group of 25 tuba musicians played holiday music for more than 100 people. “They sounded good,” said Arnold, who is hoping for an even larger crowd this year. Interested tuba and euphonium players should register at 10 a.m. Saturday, at The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave. Rehearsals begin at 11 a.m., and the outdoor concert starts at 2 p.m. The concert will be moved inside The Opera House if the weather is poor. Richardson plans to play again this year, as will his brother, Todd. Unlike traditional concerts, which require months of group practice, Richardson said the music was specifically written for this event and lends itself to a successful performance. “It also brings awareness to the tuba,” he said, explaining the instrument’s lyrical nature. “It’s not all Ump!” Arnold likens the event to a “tuba jam session,” that appeals to musicians of all ages, abilities and instruments. The event will be conducted by Dan Clause, a professional tuba player and professor at Grand Valley State University. For more information on the free local event, see the Main Street Program Web site www.downtownhowell. org or call 517-545-4240. VOLUNTEERS This listing of volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. HELP THE HOMELESS The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care is sponsoring Community Connect Jan. 26 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. Help the homeless and others in need to get information on such housing assistance, health screenings, food and clothing. Volunteers are needed to greet, provide directions and to help guests find the right resources. Details: 810-494-3000 or email lcuway@lcunitedway.org. YMCA COACHES Livingston County Family YMCA is looking for volunteer coaches and referees for the upcoming basketball season, Jan. 12-Feb. 23, 2008. Practices and games are one day a week on Saturday afternoons. Must be 16. Details: 517-540-2325 or e-mail Jkovalcheck@ ymcametrodetroit.org. 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 ore-mail knollan® sc.younglife.org. MUSEUM CATALOGUING Green Oak Township Historical Society needs volunteers to sort and catalogue historical items for the museum and books for their library. Days and times are flexible. Details: 517-304- 4475 or e-mail yorkark@ yahoo.com. PROGRAM INFORMANT Brighton Hospital is looking for helpers for the Friends & Family Informant program. Volunteer will answer questions about admission, the process and the program. Training is required and shifts run on Sundays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: 810-225- 2527ore-mail nsjogren@ brightonhospital.org. STEP UP American Red Cross of Livingston County is looking for students to Join the STEP UP volunteer program. Opportunities include serving as a Disaster Action Team member, teaching preparedness courses to children, planning special events and assisting in the development of flyers and newsletters. Details: 517-546- 0326 or e-mail disaster@livredcross. org. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION The Women's Resource Center is looking for volunteers to assist with projects to support the Child Abuse Prevention Program. Volunteers also help with office projects, mailings, and follow-up calls and upcoming special events in the spring. Details: 517- 548- 2200 or e-mail mtaylor@wrclivingston. org. COMMITTEE SUPPORT The Opera House in Howell is looking for volunteers on a variety of committees. Time commitments and job descriptions vary. Details: 517- 540-0065 or e-mail lacoh@ sbcglobal.net. RESPITE VOLUNTEER Livingston County Catholic Social Services is looking for in-home respite volunteers for chronically ill seniors. Length of commitment is for 2-4 hours, once a week, to give the main caregiver a break. Training is available. Details: 517-545-5944 oremail lcivcp@yahoo.com. OFFICE HELP Bread from Heaven Food Pantry in Gregory is looking for assistance with paperwork and general office work during food pantry hours. Typing is also needed and hours are flexible. Details: 517-851-9294. 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 of current volunteer postings, visit the Web site www.lcunitedway. org. COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY SUNDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY DEC. 21 DEC. 23 DEC. 26 DEC. 28 FUNDRAISER 3-9 p.m. Arby's, 9747 E. M-36, Whitmore Lake. Bring this calendar with you and 1 5 % of sales benefits Whitmore Lake Health Clinic. Details: 734-449-2033. 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. DROP-IN MOVIES 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-564-0720, ext. 115. CAMP FROSTY 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Howell MAMMALS IN WINTER 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Learn how mammals cope with winter. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. WINTER DAY CAMP 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Farm Learning SATURDAY DEC. 22 BIRDS OF PREY 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. For ages 6 and older, photographs and mounted specimens of hawks, owls and vultures. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell. Day camp for kids K-5. Nature activities, games, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sledding. Cost: $29 per day; $24 siblings. Reservations: 517-546-0249 or www.howellnaturecenter.org. Center, Kensington Metropark. For children ages 8 to 13, includes introduction to animals, animal grooming, pen cleaning and egg collection, along with hayride or sleighride. Fee: $25. Registration: 800-477-3178. BENEFIT HAIRCUTS 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Brighton Barbers, 8690 W. Grand River Ave., Runs through Dec. 28. Also Jan 1-4. SATURDAY Brighton. $1 from every haircut goes to Livingston families in need. Details: 810-225-3456. MONDAY DEC. 24 BIRD WALK 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. "Chickadee Chow DEC. 29 Every Saturday in Dec. before Christmas. Down"short walk to feed winter songbirds. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. DEER HISTORY DOG ADOPTION No listings. Happy Christmas Eve. 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. For ages 6 and over. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Tractor Supply Store, 4601 E. Grand River, Howell. THURSDAY learn about white-tail deer. Fee: $2 per person. Registration; 800- Last Chance Rescue will show their kennel dogs. Event:"Home for the Holidays" in hopes of giv- TUESDAY DEC. 25 DEC. 27 477-3178. OPERA HOUSE ANNIVERSARY ing the dogs a chance finding forever homes. Details: 810-220- REPTILES 8 p.m. Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. 9394. Also 1-6 p.m. Dec. 23, Dec. 27, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31. CHICKADEE FEEDING 1 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Interpreter leads a walk to observe and feed winter songbirds. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. METROPARKS FREE ENTRY 6 a.hn.-l 0 p.m. hours for Kensington, Christmas Holiday' Appreciation Day. Entry fees waived at all 13 metroparks. See website for hours for other parks. Includes use of all trails and 10:30 a.m. Howell Carnegie District Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Kids can see and touch live reptiles. Registration: 517-564-0720, ext. 107. HOLIDAY HIKE 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Guided hike. Fee: $2 per Fundraiser for the Livingston Arts Council with all proceeds supporting The Opera House. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, p h otographer, dancing. Cost: $85 per person; $75 opera house members. Reservations: 517- 540-0065. CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2 p.m. Howell courthouse amphitheater, 304 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Merry Tuba Christmas paths. Sledding hills and crosscountry ski trails will be open if there is snow. Interpretive Center buildings and Farm Learning Centers will be closed. Details: person. Registration: 800-477-3178. SUNDAY BINGO 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fowlerville District Library,131 Mill St., Fowlerville. DEC.30 concert featuring Christmas carols. Details: 517-545-4240 or downtownhowell.org. Huron-Clinton Metroparks: 800- 477-2757 or www.metroparks. com. Details: 517-223-9089 or e.marshall@fowlervillelibrary.org. Fourth Thursdays. WILDLIFE SURVIVAL 2 p.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. For ages 6 and over, how animals cope in winter. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800- 477-3178. MONDAY DEC. 31 NEW YEARS EVE GALA 8 p.m. doors, Howeli Elks Lodge, 2830 E. Grand River, Howell. Tribute Impersonator provided by Timeless Music Productions with songs from Barry Manilow, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin. Reservations only. 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The following motions were approved: Agenda - Consent Agenda - To approve Resolution 29-2007 a Resolution to adopt Centennial Farm Phase One and Phase II Water Rates for 2008 effective 30 days from the date of adoption - To postpone a decision in order to give the applicant time to look for an alternative that may possibly avoid the variance - To approve the rate increases proposed by CarlisleAVoitman dated November 1, 2007 effective January I, 2008 - To authorize the Supervisor to proceed as described iu the bid proposal package presented on the 6 vacant lots in the Saxony Subdivision and include the additional task of obtaining an appraisal and setting a base minimum bid * To accept spreadsheet entitled Livingston County Water Authority Table of Roles and Responsibilities dated 11/26/07 with the two minor changes on item 2 Construction Monitoring, subsection B Staking adding the w'ords “or Miss Dig Operator’* under the Township or LCWA Requested Projects - To approve Resolution 30-2007 Resolution to enforce First Amendment. Stone Ridge Development Road Improvements - No Motions failed - Adjourn meeting at 8:35 p.m. A complete copy of the meeting minutes is available at our w-eb site. Michael H. Sedlak Township Clerk Mark St. Charles Township Supervisor 2363629-01 Putnam Township Board Minutes Special Meeting Synopsis December 6. 2007 A special meeting of the Putnam Township Boaid was held on Thursday, December 6. 2007 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell. Pinckney. Mi. Members present: Rau, Klein, McCloskey and Guyon. Absent: Benedetti. Dobis and Buerman. The following action was taken: 1) Adopted Resolution #07-14 which adopts Ordinance #41, an Ordinance to Approve, with Reservations, a Uniform Video Services Franchise Agreement submitted by Charter Communications . Meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM. Prepared by Clerk Sally D. 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Hard to believe, but we are going on our fifth year of publication in 2008. This will be my fourth Christmas of bestowing my own “gifts” to area coaches and athletes. The first year of giving gifts was an experiment. The second was still a feeling-out process. Last year was good, too, but this year will be the best ever. Why? Because each year, 1 meet more great people, and learn little secrets about the people I’ve known for years. That’s the fun part about this job. Hopefully, this column will help you get to know the people I’ve enjoyed working with over the years. ■ To retiring Brighton football coach Bill Murray: A retirement filled with fish. Murray’s IucIq' he retired. I was all set to go fishing with him this summer for a story on his love of the sport. Now that he’s out of the public eye somewhat, he can enjoy his fish in peace. ■ To fitness buff Carol Bator of Hartland Township: A cancer- fi’ee edict fixim her doctors. I’ve never met anyone with more energy. ■ To Hartland wrestling coach Todd Cheney: A surprising state title this year would make the pain of those four straight state runners-up finishes go away. ■ To former Brighton-NFL football players Dave Pearson and Drew Henson: A peace of mind knowing they gave the pros their best shot but now it’s time to enjoy life in the real world. ■ To the Fowlerville Harness Horsemen Association: Renewed interest, or at least maintaining current interest, in harness racing, a sport with a tenuous future. ■ To area mud bog enthusiasts: The deepest, dirtiest mud pit ever! Sounds like something my 5-year-old would like, too. ■ To the Michigan High School Athletic Association: Enough quality officials to keep the new era of prep basketball humming. ■ To South Lyon East's a thletic department: A few wins to keep the players in the firstyear junior varsity programs from getting too discouraged. ■ To Oak Pointe Country Club members: A new clubhouse they can be proud of. And a few old golf balls for their popular John Koch Mashie Niblick Invitational, a celebration of the history of golf. ■ To Brighton swimmer Marybeth Hall: A state title that has been so elusive. She has three seconds and a third in the last two seasons. ■ To Hartland wrestling assistant Brian Jousma: A speedy recovery from the work accident that crushed one leg. ■ To Chris Klinke: A corporate sponsor to allow you to continue your adventures climbing mountains. ■ To area gymnastics academies: Enough athletes to continue Livingston County’s tradition of strong high school programs at Brighton and Hartland. ■ To NHL referee Dan O'Halloran: Ear plugs to block all the griping from those millionaires on the ice. ■ To Brighton in-line hockey player Jamie Leugers: A successful senior season and to stay healthy and strong. He’s been battling rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer, since 2002. ■ To all area athletes: A new piece of equipment, maybe a ball, a bat, a club or a racquet, to make you smile. ■ To everyone else: A Merry Christmas. r r F o o t b a l l p l a y e r e x c e l s I n t h e p o o l He's played tackle, guard - and he captains the swim team BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News The bus ride to Brian Mclnerney’s first competitive swim meet his freshman year was one Brighton swimming coach Sean Hickman will never forget. Hickman had just finished a speech, reminding his team to swim hard. It wasn’t a ‘rah, rah’ Knute Rockne pep talk, but it was meant to get his Bulldogs to perform their best. After a brief moment of silence, Mclnerney stood up and started yelling, trying to fire up his teammates. Hickman had never seen anything like it. “That’s what you would expect the football team to do. He’s had that spirit since he’s been here,” Hickman says. “Swimming, being an individual sport, people are usually more reserved.” Three years after he swore he would quit the sport, Mclnerney is back in the pool, determined to be faster than ever. He’s been elected senior captain, partly because he brings that aggressive football mentality to the pool. The 6-foot-4-inch, 290- pound senior is the first football player in Hickman’s 14 years at Brighton to stick around more than a practice or two. Mclnerney’s size puts him at a competitive disadvantage, but he still competes at a high level. “I don’t flow through the water as some of the skinny kids do,” Mclnerney says. “I’m not aqua dynamic. I have to pull a lot of weight through the water. It’s a challenge I’ve pushed through.” S E E MCINERNEY,C2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton's 290-pound football-player-turned-swimmer Brian Mcinerney describes himself as "not aqua dynamic" like the skinny kids on the team. Academy steps up to offer sports Charyl Stockwell launches boys and girls basketball, also plans cheerleading program Charyl Stockwell Academy seventh-grader Constance Hargenrader, 12, practices a shot. She is one of seven players on the new team this fall. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Erika Hale shoots a lay-up in the gym at the Charyl Stockwell Academy. It’s the most simple shot in basketball, yet she explains every detail to the young seven students watching her. “Follow through with the wrist,” says Hale, a teacher at the academy who has taken the reigns as its first girls basketball coach. After a few girls try and miss. Hale jumps in with some advice. “If you are on the corner (of the basket), you should use the backboard,” she says. Many of the girls have never played organized basketball until now. They are part of a changing world at Charyl Stockwell Academy in Hartland 'Township, Livingston County’s only K-8 charter school. After 11 years, the academy has added a sports program to its list of extracurricular activities. It has formed boys and girls basketball teams, and plans to launch a cheerleading program this winter. Betsy KrupanslQ^, the academy’s director of student enrichment, says an athletic advisory board was formed last year to research launching a sports program. The school then had basketball, volleyball, soccer and running clinics to gauge student interest. Bowling will be introduced in the spring, she says. “We surveyed parents to see what they were interested in, and it was all over the board,” she says. “We looked at facilities we had, and we looked at where we would start. We decided to focus on basketball this year.” Laurie DeLorenzo, a parent, will coach the boys team, made up of 15 middle-schoolers. Krupansky says the boys will play six scrimmages beginning in January against teams in the Mid-Michigan Independent Athletic Association League. She’s still finalizing a schedule for the girls. Krupansky says the academy’s athletic motto is “Developing individuals and building a team.” The school’s nickname will be the S E E STOCKWELL,C2 PHOTOS; JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Charyl Stockwell Academy girls basketball coach Erika Hale watches as her seven players practice the movements of shooting a lay-up without a ball. Many of the girls have never played organized basketball before the academy launched a team. Father and son give money, secure donation for basketball uniforms Tessa O'Doherty, 12, a seventhgrader at Charyl Stockwell Academy in Hartland Township, shoots a layup in practice last week. Falkiewiczes say they are giving back for help given by academy BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Nick Falkiewicz has always been grateful for the academic help he got while attending the Charyl Stockwell Academy in Hartland. When Falkiewicz, now a freshman at Brighton High School, and his father. Rich, found out the school would launch a basketball program, the two decided to pitch in, giving some of their own money and securing a donation from Wal- Mart. Stockwell used the more than $500 collected to buy new uniforms and equipment. Falldewicz says the teachers at Stockwell taught him to read after years of struggling. “They really helped me,” says Falkiewicz, who attended the school from 1999-2003. “When I was younger I didn’t do well in school. Now I’m a straight-A student. I wanted to give back to them.” Falkiewicz, who plays football and basketball at Brighton, says having a sports program will be an added benefit for the school, something he wishes was there for him. “I’m really happy that they have sports,” he says. “Instead of just going to school and going home, they (the students) have something after school to do.” Jason Deegan can be reached at Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews. com or at 810-844-2012. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t810-844-2012. Fowlerville senior guard Sean Romsek drives to the basket during a recent practice. Romsek led the Gladiators in scoring last season. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Fowlerville awaits basketball showdowns Next 2 games'will start to show how the league shakes out' BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News It’s still early, but the next two games could set the course of the season for the Fowlerville boys basketball team. The Gladiators face their two biggest rivals in showdowns that will help determine the champion of the gold division of the Capital Area Activities Conference. Fowlerville (3-0) hosts Haslett at 7 tonight, followed by a game with DeWitt at 11 a.m. Dec. 27, the opening matchup of sbc games in the Meijer Holiday Hoops Invitational at the Michigan State University’s Breslin Center in East Lansing. “It’s definitely going to be a tough couple of games, and it will start to show how the league shakes out,” Fowlerville coach Fred Hackett said. “The three of us were the co-favorites. We’ll have to see what happens on the floor.” At practice earlier this week, Hackett emphasized guarding the 3-point line against Haslett. After Gladiator Ryan Deane hit a triple in a dM, Hackett demanded better defense from his guys. “That’s what we can’t give up,” Hackett said. “Elverybody’s a shooter this week. Get that hand up!” Against DeWitt, the Gladiators are excited to experience S E E FOWLERVILLE, C2 C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 0 7 MCINERNEY FROM Cl Swimmer hopes to improve his backstroke this year Mclnerney hopes to improve his 100-yard backstroke by more than a second to qualify for the Division I state meet next March. He swam the backstroke leg of Brighton’s 200-yard medley relay at the 2007 Division I state meet. Hickman says good starts and turns are the key to Mc- Inerney’s times. “Whenever he pushes off the wall, he has to take advantage of that,” JAMIE CHARBENEAU4>ISE1.LA. THE UVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brooke Marshall, 12, a seventh-grader at Charyl Stockwell Academy, practices shooting with one hand. STOCKWELL FROM Cl Coach says 1st year will be learning experience Stars. “Here at CSA, we have a character education program,” Krupansky says. “It was important to the committee to build character during sports as well. We’ve done some research. The coaches are trained on character building. We want positive learning from sports. That’s what we focus on, not necessarily winning all the time.” Hale says she is teaching skills she took for granted growing up playing basketball in Sandus^. “We wiU not stress winning and losing this year,” she says. “This is a learning experience. I just W2mt to give them the tools, so if they want to continue on, they can.” Lauren Benstead, 12, a seventh- grader, says she’s excited about trying basketball for the first time. “It seems pretty fun and easy,” she says. “I know it will be a lot of work to make a team.” Brooke Marshall, 12, also a seventh-grader, says adding sports will be good for school spirit. “I think it’s cool,” she says. “It gets kids talking. It’s a good way to make friends. It opens up new things to do.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. Hickman says. Mclnerney says swimming helps him stay in shape for football. The versatile lineman who has played tackle, guard and center in his career is being recruited by Division I and Division 2 colleges. “Swimming gets me more flexible,” he says. “It keeps my body fat fi’om building up. I can still keep a high weight and low body fat. It works a lot of muscles that football players don’t, like smaller muscles in the shoulders and legs.” Mclnerney admits his football friends tease him about being a swimmer. “But it’s in good fun,” he says. “Even the coaches do it. Deep down they respect me. They don’t think a lineman can do it (swim well).” Mclnerney has tried to recruit other football players to join the Bulldogs without success. Hickman says he’d love to attract more athletes like Mclnerney. “That’s good for our image to have one of the best football players be one of the best swimmers. That doesn’t happen often,” Hickman says. Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Women's-only volleyball - Drof>-ins are welcome for non<ompetitive, non-league play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Pinckney. Cost $2. Details: Anita, 810-231-3326. ■ Holiday open swims -The Hartland Aquatic Center will host open swims over the holiday break; 2:30-4 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 22; 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 23 and Dec. 30; 12:30-4 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 26-29 and 12:30-4 p.m. Dec. 31. Cost $4-$5. Children under 3 are free. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 5 17-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhoweil. org. ■ Adult basketball leagues - Over-18 and over-30 leagues are forming. Individuals without teams will be put on list ■ Drop-In basketball- Players 18-and-older can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays until May at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost$3-$5. ■ Drop-In volleyball- Players 18-and-older can play 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 at local schools.Volunteer coaches needed. Cost $45-$90. ■ Rollerama classes - Skate with Santa Dec. 19. Cost: $6. ■ Martial arts - Krav Maga, Karate, Bully Buster, Sanchin-Ryu andTae Kwon Do classes begin in November at various sites. Cost: $30-$80. ■ Workout membership - A weight room/gym membership allows access to the Howell High School from 6 a.m.-l 0 a.m. M-F. Cost SlO/month for residents, $20/nonresidents. ■ 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.seicra.com or810-299-4140. ■ Basketball clinics - Jerry Evans of Brighton Boys Travel Basketball and his staff will hold clinics Dec. 26-28, for boys and girls grades 3-8 at Scranton Middle School. Cost $50-$75. ■ Boys basketball leagues - Boys in grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 will practice once a week and participate in a game-like scrimmage Saturdays. Registration deadiine: Dec. 19. 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. ■ Aduh dodge ball - Runs 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays until Dec. 18 at Pathfinder. Cost $3. ■ Open wrestling - Runs 7:30-9 p.m. M-W until Dec. 19 at Pathfinder. Cost: $3. ■ Basketball instruction - Co-ed program for second-graders njns 7- 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 9-Feb. 27 at Pathfinder. Deadline: Dec. 20. Cost $70. ■ Yoga - Multiple classes run Monday orTuesday evenings at various locations. Cost: $30-$48. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY REC 517-223-6481. HARTLAND COMMUNITY ED 810-626-2150 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) will run in two sessions at Round Elementary Gym: Jan. 7 and Feb.4. ■ Softball clinics - Ages 9-andup can learn skills on Saturdays in January. I N B R I E F Brighton seeks football coach Those interested in applying as varsity head football coach with the Brighton Area Schools should send a resume wi th references by Friday, Dec. 28. Address applications to John Thompson, Brighton Area Schools, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116 or by e-mail at Thompsj@gwise. bas.kl2.mi.us or fax it to 810- 299-4188. Prior successful coaching experience is required. Experience in K-12 education is preferred. No phone calls. FOWLERVILLE FROM Cl Breslin Center gives a thrill the thrill of playing in the Breslin Center. “Obviously, playing in the Breslin is huge, and Haslett and DeWitt are big games no matter where they are at,” Fowlerville senior guard Sean Romsek said. “Everyone is real excited. 'They are reacfy to play. It’s a big opportunity.” Hackett said the players will adjust to shooting against a large backdrop by showing up early for warm-ups. “It’s going to be a very exciting opportunity. It happens not veiy often, if ever,” he said. “We are going to enjoy every second of it. We’d love to say it is a warm-up for the future, the (state) semifinals or something, but you never know.” ITie Breslin hosts the state semifinals and finals March 13-15. The Gladiators seem to be hitting on all cylinders early in the season, showing they have that kind of potential. Romsek went off for 31 points in the opener. Senior forward Joe Lane had 18 points and 12 rebounds against Jackson Northwest. A gimmick defense, a box-and-one on Romsek, opened the way for senior Ifyan Ross to score a game-high 24 points in a blowout of Durand Dec. 14. Romsek said the Gladiators have five players who can score 20 or more points on any given night. “We are real balanced. We are real unselfish,” he said. “We don’t care about numbers as tong as we put up Ws.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or a t810-844-2012. H o lid a y H o o p s It costs $12 for a six-game pass to the Meijer Holiday Hoops Invitational at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Top college recruits playing include: Frankenmuth's Brad Bedford (Xavier), Country Day's Darnell Brown (Bowling Green), Lake Orion's Drew Maynard (Oakland), Orchard Lake's Chris Clarke (Southern Methodist), Port Huron's Jay Thames (Oakland) and Carson City's Sean Jones (Drake). Here's the schedule: ■ DeWitt-Fowlerville, 11 a.m. ■ Lansing Catholic-Reese, 12:30 p.m. ■ Leslie-Frankenmuth, 2 p. m. ■ Carson City Crystal-Port Huron Northern, 4 p.m. ■ Lake Orion-Orchard Lake St. Mary's, 6 p.m. ■ Wyoming Park-Detroit Birmingham Country Day, 8 p.m. Source: www.holidayhoopi.org. Presents ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Charlie French ■ School: Howell High School at the Parker Campus. ■ Local ties: The 16-year-old junior has lived in Howell all her life. ■ Sports: Volleyball and basketball. ■ Top sports moment: Scoring a team-high 13 points off the bench in a win over Grand Blanc last season. ■ This season; In volleyball, the first-team all- Kensington Valley Conference outside hitter had 346 kills and 546 digs last fall. ■ Hobbies: Golf, snowboarding, ice hockey. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ Athlete I admire: Beach volleyball legend Misty May. ■ Academics: 3.45 GPA. ■ Future: She wants to become a physical therapist. BRIGHTON 7KK5 ( ira n d R iv e r 8 1 0 -2 2 7 -1 7 6 1 W R I I f FOWI,ERVTLI.K 880 S. Grand Avc. r 5 1 7 -2 2 3 -9 1 4 2 M ' f www.waldeckerauto.com ni ^ d aTriJ.l.Tl iVT, Bill I f V T VWtJLJIlAyfV ' niiSPmiofiiMdiiCANSTm 1 RICH MALONEY’S MICHIGAN WINTER BASEBALL CAMPS Camp Dates AGES6-12YRS. 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CallSIOeoa- SSS? or 248-924- 4457 Dexter- 4 bdrm 2 bath, walk-out, 1300sf, 2 car, washer/dryer pets Ok $1300. (734) 475-1810 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 W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. YPSI - Rooms, efficiencies 1-2-3-4 bdrm apts., houses. From $400/mo. Call 734-262-1627 YPSI - 1100 SF, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, washer/dryer, garage, $1000/mo.. Section 8 OK, 734-323-8826 BRIGHTON Lake front home, 1400sf. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. All sports Round Lake. $900/mo. (810) 229-8981________ 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. 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Research Area Specialist Intermediate Computer and Technical ColdFusion Web Developer All qualified applicants please apply online at www.mv^cu.org An Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Ave Maria School of Law is seeking a ColdFusion web developer. This individual is responsible for managing the Law School website using their skills in ColdFusion, SQL, CSS, and JavaScript. They will build web applications to support internal business processes, and are able to support end-users on these applications. They will also be responsible for creating and maintaining databases used on the website. L i ^ iu u 3 BED/ 2 BATH ALL APPLIANCES Lincoln schools Pets welcome Heartland 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car gar. newer construction $1200. (248) 568-5691 WHITEWOOD LAKE 2 ranch homes, starting at $1250/mo. includes , maintenance. For information: 810-231-2778. 734.429.4583 roa801@provide.net 2 MONTHS Heat, Water & Gas Paid! 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FREE heat, 1st mo. 1/2 price. 734-368-0676. Room for rent also a 1 bdrm apt furnished, all utilities cable, A/C 734- 483-7665, leave msg Avail. Efficiency, studio, 1,2, 3, 4, bdrm by EMU. great apt. no pets, parking 8 laundry. 528-2163. Ann Arbor 1 bdrm, multilevel, wood firs, washer/ dryer, deck, Pet ok. $695 + gas/elec. 517-522-8926 LARGE STUDIO ■ Central campus @ Tower Plaza, furnished, full kitchen, 1 full bath, big closet, 24 hr. security, laundry fac., $950-$1000 +electrlc, Avail. 9/1/08. Sale Terms Avail Ely 248-227-0117 or etama@tbrcpa.com. Ann Arbor 2300 sq ft, 3 - 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, finished walkout. Great view, best unit in the Arbors $1550, sale offers also welcome. 734-657-9800 Ann Arbor, Pauline 8 Stadium, 400 8 1,268 sq. ft. $15/sq. ft. Generous parking. 769-2344 or hutch(gprovide.net_____ Downtown loft 800 sq. ft. Completely renovated. Parking avail. Call Randy Maas at (734) 662-2903. NEWLY REMODELED-4 bdrm, 3 full bath, in Ypsi Sub, Lincoln schools. 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Saline 3-4 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2.5 garage, 2600 sq.', 3 acres, pole barn, $1600. 734-845-0442 Ann Arbor- Seeking mature female in non smoking home share lower level private country homeM14 8M153 $125/wk. $250 security, includes utilities 8 cable TV Lg kitchen, fireplace private entrance, no pets, refs, (734) 214-3979 Saline 3 bdrm/2bath, 1750sf, $975+deposit. Rent to own option. Avail now (734) 461-1528 Amazing View! Lakefront on Whitmore Lake, large 800sf Ibdrm. Must See! $695 inc heat! 449-1117 BARCLAY PARK Gorgeous, Luxurious 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Garage, Patio$1175 734-657-0637 Ann Arbor- renovated kitchen 2 bdrm basement, carport. $890+ utilities (734) 663-1808 BRIARCREST CONDO 2 bdrms, 2.5 baths, close to campus, shopping, freeways,$1,150/mo. (734)751-2541. 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. 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Sell $89,999, on bus line www.sell-home.com ID#50. 734-971-7399 AbsoluteSec. 8 Welcome 283 bdrm, full basement, near EMU campus, 734- 644-3375, 734-572-8680 ^729/mo! C ; up to 1,500 sq. ft. (^^ppliunces included Limited time Pricing! Scio Famis Ann Arbor 6655 Jackson Rd. 888-508-23721 www.sdofarms.com AVAIL NOW Exceptional, 2 bdrm, clean, quiet, A/C laundry, Ypsi. $595. No pets. 528-2163/482-1908 Luxury Condo 1750 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, storage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 Amazing 3 bedrodm Ypsi home. Section 8 OK (734) 316-2895 Presented by Sun Homes A Skyline/Cloyton Retailer CHEAP 8 BEST Ceramic 8 Hardwood Any Vendor Payments LARGE 2 bdrm Special $749 Heat 8 Parking included N. Campus-Arboretum S 734-996-4992/ 734- 678-1239/248-763-1105 SYLVANIA, OHIO 2-3 bdrm/den, 2 full baths, upper 8 lower, lofted, fireplace, washer/ dryer. 7005 Brint. $750- $875. (419) 266-6676 Ann Arbor 1900sf+bsmt 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 2 car, $1400 +Utillties. (734)686-4338. 'Some rsstrictiom may apply, (oil for (ktoib. | l f l ' * 1 Sublet 1 bdrm furnished apt. State at Huron, parking etc. $800 mo Jan - Sept '08 Kathy 995-2532 Business (Budget) Analyst I / II 2 bdrm Apt Sublet, Jan - July, N. campus area. Utilities extra no dogs, $600/best (734) 417-6436 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent inexpensive Indoor/ Outdoor Storage. S734 769-7760 for detail ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, large yard, large deck, fin. bsmt, no smok- Ing $1,275. 734-945-0302 3 BDRM, study, 2V2 bath, fireplace. Chapel Hill by US-23 8-U/M N. Campus. $1300/mo. 734-994-4087 Ann Arbor-3 bdrm,quiet family neighborhood near N. Campus. 822 Starwick. $900. 272-2773 Sec8 OK! West Willow 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage. Alarm. $925m. Also, 3-Bdrm, 1-bath totally renovated, alarm. $1025 MUST SEE!! 734-945-8696. Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Willis. 3 bedroom home, 1 bath, non-smoking, no pets. $1250/mo. (734)323-3890. Close to EMU Large 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, laundry, heat included. $700/mo. (734)482-4504. 2 bdrm, Ibath, overlooks lake, covered parking, near St. Joes/ Geddes Rd. $799. 734-439-4189. Ann Arbor 3 bdrms, 2 baths, spacious. Windows and light. $1600 near Wines 769-7304 SUMPTER 3 bedroom 1 bath $900/mo. No rent till January.734-521-0198 Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Washtenaw County is seeking a bright and energetic individual with strong analytical skills to provide budgetary, financial and policy analysis in a centralized budget coordination setting. Solid oral and written communication skills are important. Knowledge and experience with PC applications, financial management systems and database management is desirable, but not required. Education equivalent to Bachelor's degree required, with major coursework in business, public administration, or related field preferred. Efficiency, 3 bdrm, 2 bdrm apartments avail, now. All units in Ypsilanti. maurermanagement. com or 734-260-5968 EMU-Nice, clean 2 bdrm, $600-$650/mo. parking. 1 w/ utilities 495-0883 730-6927 2. 3 8 4 Bdrm Ypsi Townhouses. $650-$890. Rent or Rent to own. (Section 8 tenants receive $500 cash bonus). Rawsonville 8 1-94. Call 313-386-8688 or 734-678-4877 Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm 2 bath, A/C, attached garage, fenced yard, Washer/dryer $1200 + utils. 734-769-8872 SUPERIOR TWP 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no pets, garage, fireplace, central air, $1,300. 734-483-0301. Ocean front Condo 2 Bdrm, Hilton Head SC Jan-April $2000/mo. 734- 769-1221/843-290-6258 ANN ARBOR NEWS Completion of an on-line application form at www.ewashtenaw.org or by visiting the Washtenaw County Human Resources Department, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107 by 5pm December 18, 2007. EE/AA Ann Arbor, 785 N. Maple il EMU - Sunny, clean, quiet 2 bdrm. $575 includes heat 8 water. No smoking. Call (734) 476-2481. Duplex-Rental apt # 1 .3 bdrm avail now! $895+ utilities 734-426-8365 for appt 547 Elizabeth Near Gandy Dancer 1 bdrm, basement, washer/dryer $650/mo 734-668-4600 1 bdrm Ypsi clean, updates, wash/dry, new furnace. Sec 8 OK. $500 734-953-4907; 634-9684 ANN ARBOR- Charming 3 bdrm 1 bath $850/mo No rent till January. 734-521-0236 3 £r 4 Bdrm Houses With bsmts 8 appis. Ypsi Sec. 8 OK. 734-262-1627 ACROSS from Vets Park, 2210 Dexter. 2 bdrm, washer, dryer, dishwasher, gas heat, AC, deck. $850. 734-223-0672 Ann Arbor NE 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, bright, lovely, avail. Dec. 15, $1900. (734)913-0897. 3 bdrm, 2 bath in Ypsi Twp, non-smoking, new floors 8 appliances. Pets OK. $1000. 734-255-4383 Historic bldg, 1 bdrm, hdwd firs, screen porch $500+ utilities. (231) 590-5556 Ann Arbor 1802 Abbott 2 bdrm lower. Clean, off st. parking. $750/mo +util. 734-216-4823 /994-9150 ANN ARBOR SCHOOLS- 3 bdrm. 2.5 bath, 1950sf, fireplace, 2 car garage. $1400 + utijities, option to buy. 734-735-5700 3 bdrm house, Lincoln Schools, 2.5 car attached garage, section 8 ok, $1000/mo. 734-395-6190. F A B U LO U S H O L IV A Y 'A \ S P E C IA L S ! 1 Ddrms From $ 6 9 9 /mo 2 I^drms From $139/mo m -m - 5 5 Z 0 W W W harborcoveapf .com Ri^hi on A\ain 5t in Whitmore Lake Limited time. Conditions apply % M i d w e s t Ann Arbor Southeast, 3 bedroom, new carpet, laundry hookup, large yard, no pets $995.00. (734)994-3480._________ 2 bdrm.l bath home redone kitchen/bath, sec 8. ok $750,310-350- 9531 or 734-678-6561 Ann Arbor W.Side -Clean 3 bdrm! Finished bsmt, garage, fenced yard,deck $1150. 734-383-7000 2 bdrm $750/mo, Ypsi, 1 mi. E. of Ecorse. Completely remodeled, new appliances, 2 car gar. Large lot. 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Mow, cut, water, edge lawns: rake 8 blow leaves; dig holes 8 trenches; pull, chop, weeds, prune 8 haul topsoil 8 mulch. Employer will provide transportation to worksites from main office. Must be able to pass drug test. No felony convictions. S9.05/hr., 40 hrs./wk., OT varies @ $13.58/hr., 7a.m.-4 p.m.. No exp. necessary._____________ Car Wash Employee Wanted - Expereienced, to operate and maintain car wash in Ann Arbor. FT position. Please contact Mike (734) 623-7675. Cashier - P/T evenings and weekends. Cashiering experience helpful. Apply at Pet Supplies Plus, 2224 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. CASHIERS 8 CAR PREPS For auto wash. F/T 8 P/T avail. Apply at Big M Car Wash, 2151 W. Stadium. Cleaners / Janitors Immediate openings 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Ann Arbor Area. Call 734-283-6934 Lobby Attendant University Towers, a student housing property, is looking for a Lobby Attendant. Ideal candidate will be responsible, have a vehicle 8 able to work Sat. 8 Sun. from 12:30am to 8:30am. $9.00/hr. To be considered stop by or mail resume to: University Towers 536 S. Forest Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or Email to: utowersjob@aol.com Well keep you connected to your community with complete local news coverage. For home delivery, call 994-NEWS, or 1-800-589-6397. rHKUviixorroN COMMUNITY NEWS Cow«rii(o • CuNktcriu* CoMMI’l Snow Plow Drivers & Machine Operators Experienced (734) 470-6049 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) 484-0730 MAINTENANCE Must have basic electrical 8 plumbing knowledge. Duties will include hallway cleaning, apt. prep, snow removal 8 the completion of work orders. Must be able to live on property. Phone 734-483-2332 for details. STYLIST - For lakefront salon in Ypsi. Energetic, outgoing atmosphere. Booth rent only. Call 734- 678-9092 for details. STYLIST WANTED Are you looking for a professional change for yourself and 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 WILL TRAIN Corp. expanding need to fill 12 FT/PT positions. No exp. nec. If not making $700/wk call (734) 622-8299. Conditions apply. GENERAL DENTISTS needed throughout MICHIGAN Aspen Dental will provide you the most compelling career available in dentistry today. • Annual yearly salary potential of $275,000 • Relocation assistance available • Unbelievable State of the art facilities that leave you speechless! • Supreme Benefits Package • Unique Ownership Program You must be curious? Call us. For more information contact Seth, 877-507-9535 CLIENT SERVICES SUPPORT Full time position avail, for health insurance consulting agency located in Brighton. Health insurance experience necessary 8 must be proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent phone 8 people skills. Please fax resume to: 810-220-8837 Maintenance Tech PT Experienced Ann Arbor manufactured home comm. General, grounds 8 seasonal maintenance, minor home repair. 25 hrs/wk. $9/hr.Drivers license 8 background check. Fax resume: 734.662.1860 or orchardgrove@newbury -management.com Customer Service Rep $17.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section Drivers, Snowplow Subcontractors w/own truck 8 plow. $65-$80/hr. depending on equipment 8 experience. Experience preferred. Mostly nights. Call Roger, 734- 663-3343 ext 22 ELECTRICIANS-Commercial 2nd-4th year apprentice and journeyman needed for full time local work. Must bend conduit. Full benefits offered. 888-694-1511 Master Mechanic Ann Arbor area fleet operator needs a technician dedicated to quality work and friendly service. Must be familiar with domestic autos and light to medium duty trucks including diesel engines and have appropriate certifications with at least 5 years experience. Send resumes to aatechneeded@ gmail.com (email preferred) or to M- 23888 P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Pre-employment drug screen required, random thereafter. Equal Opportunity Employer. Accepting Applications Many Positions to Fill $600.00+ a Week • Office Help • Carpet Cleaners • Canvassers • Set-up and Display • Telemarketers • Sales "Attitude must be positive" Call Andrea 734-389-0300 AnMue coin bank, made m ,gJj;S^1900,onflinalpa»n^ V $250/bwl Can (810) 565-5655. Why let your unused items sit in the basement or attic? call 810-844-2000 mlive.com/aanewsads Executive Housekeeper • Small hotel in hospital, prior hotel experience. FT w / benefits. Submit resume by email to: carlyn@med.umich.edu Exp paper hanger need for hotel renovation. Call Steve (734) 635-1626 GROUNDSKEEPERS Full time, year-round, for cemetery. Must have valid driver's license 8 pass drug screen. Must be able to maintain equipment. Job Fair: 9-10:30 a.m. Sat. Dec. 29, 2007. 2521 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor (across from VA). Holiday Help $17.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section Hotel Ann Arbor's premier hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor is hiring for Full time afternoons and Night Audit 11 pm-7am. We offer good benefits, good pay, paid vacation, travel discount 8 employee meal. Candidate must have a proven track record of good attendance, work history and be friendly/outgoing. Hotel experience a plus. Apply in person or send resume to 734-996-8136. Absolutely no phone calls. Movie extras earn up to $150 a day. Exp not required people needed to work in TV 8 film production. 888-706-7382 Office Cleaning Days, Ann Arbor, Full time, Mon-Fri, $10/hr. Experienced only. Call 734-424-9247. OUTREACH COORDINATOR [a ] a r b o r FARMS 0 _ j MARKET Good writing/verbal skills. Passion for food, nutritional/health background. People person to develop guest / associate education. Apply at 2103 W. Stadium Blvd. PRICING CLERK a ARBOR FARMS MARKET Detail oriented, retail/food experience to maintain accuracy of scanning/pricing. Apply at 2103 W. Stadium Blvd. Printing Press Operator Experienced with small offset presses. FT/PT Mr. Smith 586-601-8615 We are proud to use recycled newsprint ANN ARBOR HOUSE CLEANERS Up to $10/hour, car required. 3901 Bestech, Ypsilanti. 734-926-0041. AUTOMOTIVE BODYSHOP Needs general help, some experience wanted, in Belleville ask for Gary, 734-483-6690 EARN EXTRA MONEY Deliver the new 2008 AT8T telephone directories for the Ann Arbor area. Flexible Routes - Short Commitment Starting December 14th, 2007, Fuel Adjustments On Every Route. The more books you deliver, the more $$ you'll earn. It's that simple! Call to register 1-800-733-9675 Monday - Friday 8am - 5;00pm Must be over 18, have current drivers license, insurance and vehicle see website www.teampdc.com Position Avail as a rehabilitation attendant. Working primarily in the Ann Arbor Area. Position will be providing services for clients w/ traumatic brain injury from automobile accidents. Position is for FT 32-40 hrs/wk. Call Rick Krumm at 248-756-5121 if interested for an interview. The HeaW> & Fitness Center Currently accepting applications for Front Desk Supervisor within Member Service at The Health and Fitness Center at WCC. This position is a Full Time position. Please fax your resume and cover letter to 734-975-9958. 1 Direct Care Assistant Support special population adults in their home and community. $7.50/hr and good benefits. Call 734-699-3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville 1 HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits , 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent734-424-9598 LABORATORY The University of Michigan has an available position of Research Laboratory Specialist Associate in Ann Arbor, Ml. Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Biology and 2 years' progressive experience as flow cytometry technician. Qualifications must Include 2 years' exp. working as primary operator on BDBiosciences flow cytometry cell sorters with multiple lasers and exp. using flow cytometry assays to perform analysis on viable human tissue. Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently during the same time period. Job duties: Perform flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting on potentially pathogenic tissues unassisted. Collaborate with investigators to design and implement novel assays. Troubleshoot and maintain core equipment. Qualified candidates should send resume to Shawna McManus, PHR, Human Resources Generalist, University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby J, Suite 1200, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. A Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOU. University of Michigan Health System THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C7 f r Our Classifieds WORK FAST and get RESULTS! IM PO R T AUTOS "Please take our ad out of the paper. We had an excellent response. We sold our Toyota Camry." Yoon C., Canton DAILY BARGAINS One item * 3 lines • 10 days • $11 "We sold our bedroom set after receiving just four calls. The Daily Bargains are very effective." Irwin G., Ann Arbor 4liKS 10 Days $36' DAILY BARGAINS One item * 3 lines * 10 days • $11 "Please cancel my Daily Bargains ad for the tractor. It worked great. I sold the tractor and people won't stop calling." 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Call: (734) 994-6711 or 1 (800) 589-9888 Online: mlive.com/aanewsads The B e s t L o c a l C la s s ifie d s in P rin t and Online THE = THE LIVINGSTON ^ COMMUNITY com mlive.com/aanewsads ANN ARBOR N E W S N E W S COMMITTED ■ Co n n e c t e d ■ c o m p l e t e C8 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/ciassifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007 Laboratory University of Michigan • Medicine EEO The University of Michigan Medical Center is seeking a Research Laboratory Associate/ Department of Neurology. The qualified candidate must have at least a Master's degree in a medical or research field involving coursework on cells and molecular biology. Duties include: basic scientific research on the molecular and protein level, design and conduct cellular/molecular experiments, work with animal models of disease, analyze data and assist in the preparation of research communications and grant applications. The University offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and a challenging work environment. Send your resume attention: Mari Jo Honeck, University of Michigan, Department of Neurology. 500 E. Medical Center Drive, 1913 Taubman Center. Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-5316. A Non-Dlscriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. The Difference is YOU. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ MANAGER CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS -Flint HealthPlus of Michigan has an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our progressive managed care organization. Successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health or related field. Must also have five years of progressive experience in development and implementation of Corporate Health Promotion, and three years providing coordinating and implementing Health Promotion at the worksite, including health screening and health risk assessment management. As well as, two years management experience, and one year of design and implementation of employer incentive based worksite wellness programs. HealthPlus of Michigan HR Department Re: Mgr, Corp Well Prog Job Code: AAN P.O. Box 1700 Flint. Ml 48532 or fax your resume and cover letter to: 810-230-2197 or e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr@healthplus.org Visit our website at www.healthplus.org HealthPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer PROJECT MANAGER, PROVIDER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT - Flint - HealthPlus of Michigan has an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our progressive managed care organization as a Project Manager, Provider Performance Improvement. Successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Medical Informatics, Health Care Administration, Health Services Research, Nursing, or other related field. Must have knowledge of HMD, IPA, and managed care business concepts and principles; knowledge and understanding of NCQA HEDIS and PHO P4P Clinical Specifications; employing integrating clinical administrative data from multiple sources for population identification and reporting. Must also have three years experience in project management and/or combination of time in program management; educational experience with pertinent experience related to healthcare, managed care, hospital and ambulatory clinical settings, three years experience in a health care setting, and two years of more progressive analytic or report development experience. Qualified applicants please submit a cover letter that states this position along with a resume to: HealthPlus of Michigan HR Department Re: Proj Mgr, Prov Perf Improv Job Code: AAN P.O. Box 1700 Flint, Ml 48532 or fax your resume and cover letter to: (810) 230-2197 or e-mail your resume and cover letter to hr(^healthplus.org Visit our website at www.healthplus.org HealthPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Residential Assistants Willowbrook Rehabilitation provides all disciplines of outpatient rehabilitation and off-site residential care to adults recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries. We are currently seeking dynamic individuals to work at one of our beautiful residential facilities in providing assistance to our clients in the development and promotion of life skills. CENAs, Direct Care Workers, COTAs, Rec Therapists or Psych majors preferred. Full or part-time morning, afternoon or midnight shifts with rotating weekends available. Call 810-227-0119 Ext 212, 206 or 217 for an interview. 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Join us now and be part of the excitement as we continue to grow. Heartland Hospice is searching for qualified professionals, who enjoy providing excellent quality care, to join our team servicing the Livingston, Monroe, Wayne & Washtenaw areas. Registered Nurses- Full time and 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^ Office and Clerical 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@ciochime.org Sales and Agents INSURANCE Citizens Insurance, a company of The Hanover Insurance Group, a trusted name in the insurance industry since 1915 when the company offered the first automobile insurance in Michigan, is today a leading property and casualty insurance carrier in the Midwest. We presently have career opportunities in our Howell locations for: Insurance Service Professionals Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of property and casualty experience in the areas of Sales, Customer Service and Underwriting. Associate's degree preferred. P&C license preferred. For immediate consideration, please visit www.hanover.com/thg/ careers. The Hanover Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appointment Setters! Ann Arbor office is offering full time and permanent positions for go getters! Earn an average from $300 to $750 + per week. Fun working environment! Call 734-389-0300 Gold Star Mortgage is hiring an Administrative Assistant. Please fax resumes to 734-330-2439. OFFICE MANAGER 15-20 hrs/week. Possess general office skills, MS Office, email, internet use, organized & self motivated, flexible, excellent interpersonal skills. $13- 16/ hr. Email resumes to; ian@holyfaith- church.org or mail: Holy Faith Church, 6299 Saline-Ann Arbor Road, Saline, Ml, 48176. SALES SUPPORT Full time position avail, for busy insurance agency located in Brighton. Insurance experience preferred but not necessary & must be proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent phone & people skills. 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Previous outside sales experience preferred. Strong communication and decision making skills necessary. Must possess a valid driver's license. We offer medical, dental and 401K benefits. Please email your resume to TomZ@ kentbeverage.com or mail to Kent Beverage Company, 3710 Roger B. Chaffee Blvd. SW. Wyoming, Ml 49548. 2007 Mazda CX7 GT AWD ! 2007 Mazda CX7 GT AWD ! 2007 Mazda CX7 GT AWD Moon & Bose pkg. WAS $30,380 NOW ONLY 24,919 demo stk. # 07IVI55 Moon & Bose Pkg., remote start. Under 6000 Miles WAS $31,395 NOW ONLY *25,880 demo stk. # 07M20 with Technology Pkg., under 6000 miles WAS $32,850 NOW ONLY *26,984 demo stk. # 07M351 1 T H E PREMIER FAMILY V IN CARS ^ / OPEN /M o n & Thurs till 9 pm Tues, Wed, Fri till 6 pm Sat 9 till 3 1 SESI LINCOLN-MERCURY-VOLVO-MAZDA 950 E. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 • 734-482-7133 •All rttates lo duier Plus 3990 JacKson Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 • 734-668-6100 tax. lie., MIt. $ doc fees. $(d. finance rales apply. I Expires 01/02/2008 Q www.SesiMotors.com 2357030-02 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I C9 ► 1^ Sales Auctions and Auctioneers and fa/vft Seeking Dynamic Individuals Outgoing & Competitive Personable & Enthusiastic Consistent & 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/Promotlon Professionals are making an average of $ 7 0 0 -$ 1 ,0 0 0 /w k Monthly Tack Auction 3rd Fri. of Each Mo. First Sale: Friday, December 21, 2007 @6:30 p.m. To be held at: Ann Arbor Agri-Center 4175 Whitmore Lk Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml (734) 662-9400 or call Tom Moore (517) 467-7576 Building, Heating and Cooling Items Farm Supplies and Equipment Farmer's and Cratter's Market Livestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Our Reps cover Special Events, Trade Shows, Retail 6 Grocery Store Promotions while representing the ANN ARBOR NEWS We offer: / Solid, Consistent, Income Opportunity / Complete Training Program 1? No Selling Door to Door No Cold Calling or Telemarketing / Great Advancement Opportunity / Contests for Cash, Trips & Prizes ^ Full & Part Time Hours ADIRONDACK KILN DRY WHITE PINE FOR SALE- 1 x 6 knotty pine paneling @ $.45 L.F.,1 X 8 knotty pine paneling @ $.60 LF, 1 X 4 T & G flooring @ $.25 L.F. CALL between 8 am and 4 pm. 734-516-5499. Business, Office and Restaurant Equipment MEAT EQUIPMENT ■ 8' stainless steel table, 3 hole sink, hand sink, deli case,walk in cooler, meat saw, meat grinder,3 door freezer 734-972-1104 Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training BOSTON TERRIER PUPS CKC- BwkDec. 19, $750. (517)767-4507. saltturf@yahoo.com Cockapoo Pups- adorable, ready in time for Christmas. $600/best (734) 279-2779 COLLIE PUPPIES - AKC, sable Female, $400. (734) 645-5410 English Bulldog Pups $1,000 2 brindle females, wormed, shots, vet checked, for more info: bulldogs4yourhome.com (734)646-3630._________ ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL- AKC, Pups. Tails, Dew-claws, 1st. shots all done by our Vet. Very healthy w/great dispositions. (419)787-6354.________ Shih Tzu AKC PUPS - Black 8 White males, all shots, 5 months old, parents on site, $400 (734)347-0078._________ START THE NEW YEAR WITH A N EW PET CAT! He'll bring U good cheer when U wear him as a hat, but only in your home -we DON'T want him to roam. Meanwhile have a great holiday season, come visit our cats, they are so people pleasin'! Black cats R not rare, we have plenty 2 spare. Youhg, elegant, sniny & sleek, every home should have a pair! MEOW!! 734-332-1621; 663-1618 tkulomot/i/p Christmas Trees Miller Tree Farm Xmas Trees- Blue Spruce & Concolorfir. $30.10955 Hieber Rd. Manchester 734-428-8222 Make Money Now!! I Daily Bargain Ads For the Chance of a Lifetime Call Dave, Regional Manager 314-452-1006 Today! Start Working Tomorrow! AKC CHINESE CRESTED PUPPIES - 6 wks., beautiful powderpuffs $250 (734)320-1551. AKC Golden Retriever Puppies - 1st shots, wormed, $500. (734) 740-4717_________ AKC Larbrador Pups- Ready for new home TODAY! 2 black $350, 2 Yellow $350, 1 Chocolate $450 1st shots & wormed (734) 385-6052 AKC Maltese Puppies - Well bred, extra small. 1 female, 1 male. $1000- $1200. (734) 439-8932 AKC MINI DACHSHUND Female chocolate dapple, $500, male red piebald, $475. 517-262-0882 American Eskimo Pup Born 7/9, F, shots current No papers. Parents onsite. $350 734-330-3994. German Shepard Pups AKC, Shots,Wormed & ready for XMAS. Parents $500 (734)699-3058. German short hair Pointers - AKC, Champion blood line, vet checked, shots & wormed. Born 10/3/07. 4 females, 2 males. Reduced for Christmas 517-628-2385. Golden Retriever, pups AKC dews/shots/ wormed.Vet checked 734-819-1101 Teddy Bear & Shih-Tzu Pups: Home-raised, delightful, paper-trained. $375 & up. E-pics avail. Annette, 734-891-7942. YORKIE-Ready for Christmas, 9 wks. female, AKC, very small, homebred. Shots, vet $1100. (810) 231-3230 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables 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 Corvettes Wanted 1953- 72, any condition Competitive buyer 800-850- 3656 corvettebuyer.com Ford Explorer '95 - 4x4, Leather seats, moon roof, good cond. $3,200. (734) 369-8944_________ Ford Focus '00 4-dr, 67K, $4,500. 734-669-4433. Ford Taurus SEL '02 - 4 door, dark gray, all power, alloy wheels, leather 6CD, moonroof, 93K mi. $5700/best 734-222-7028 Ford Taurus '02- SES/ Sport, good cond. red, power windows & sunroof,$3700/best (810) 231-9413 Jeep Cherokee Sport'97 I 4x4, 107K, $3500. | 734-669-4433. i Trucks CHEVY COLORADO'05, 40k miles, bedliner, hardtop, good cond, $18k 734-769-5801 Chevy Silverado '05 Auto A/C, CD, 43K, grey, mint, $9200. 734-829-9700. Chevy Silverado '06 - Ext. Auto, A/C, CD, 35K, $12,700. 734- 484-0949. Golden Retriever Pups Top of the line AKC, vet checked, parents on site $400. 734-740-5758 HAVANESE PUPSReady for Christmas, taking deposits 517-260-0304 LABRADOODLES- All colors, avail for Christmas, low shed, $650-700 Taking Deposits. Call 517-945-1197 FREE WINTER BOARD in return for careful school horse youth, trained, safe, 995-0092 Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 Ford Taurus SEL '06 Silver 25K, ABS, $10,900. 734-474-6370 Pontiac G6 '08 - V6, auto, CD, power, 2K, warr. $15,600. 734-484-0849. PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP '98 - Heads up display, leather heated seats, 3.8, V-6, black, $3400. 734-622-0776 Pontiac Grand Prix SE '03, 4 dr, very clean, $5950 734-368-7013 PONTIAC VIBE 2004 88,000 miles, automatic, good condition, $8,500. 4WD Sport, ABS, 6-CD, all power. Sun roof rrontal@comcast.net, (734)741-8659. DODGE RAM '90 - 110,000 miles, 2 door, automatic, like new condition. The truck has a 318 engine, 8 ft. bed and runs well, comes with a 18 ft. cab over camper,davdmcn@ yahoo.com734-663-6440 FORD CUBE TRUCK'98 F-350,46K miles, clean, 1 owner. $4,000. 734- 353-9281 or 944-2414 Ford FI 50 98- Triton V8 4x4 $6250 734-368-3897 FordF-150XLT'04- Ext, Auto, CD, power, 40K, $10,500. 734-320-2514. Vans and Buses Chevy Venture '97- Runs and drives good, V6, 4 door, 92K. $2500 (734) 260-5404_________ AWESOME DEAL 1994 Dodge Caravan LE, $995.Have 30 cars under $2000. 734-368-3897 Saturn SL2 '95 - 67K miles, good cond, runs well, auto, all power, $3475. 734-769-8555 SATURN WAGON '00 117K, Loved and cared for, 25 mpg-i-, $3,800. (248)330-0078. After X-Mas Help $17.25 base-appt Must fill many positions BY Dec. 22nd! FT/PT, temp/perm, flex schedules, conditions apply, 734-973-7024 Cumulus Broadcasting Ann Arbor 7th largest radio company In the country. Seeks experienced advertising sales professional to represent W4 Country, Ann Arbor's 107one, 1050 WTKA or Air America 1290 WLBY. State of the art training 8 coaching. Our sales people earn an avgerage of 55K per year. Email confidential resume, references and salary history to: AnnArborSales@ gmail.com We pay a $250 referral fee if we hire someone you refer to us. Cumulus is an EOE. Bed w/mattress, dresser, twin,excellent,paid$l 800 ask $400. (734) 669-0150 Dining Table, 6 chairs, 2 barstools great condition ask $350. (734) 669-0150 Sewing Machine w/ table, Ganome 4014, runs excellent, just clean, great for light sewing, $400/best. 810-333-5492. 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 Absolute Best Firewood Seasoned, split. $70/face cord. Fast, Professional Delivery. 734-368-5055. American Eskimo pups - Vet checked wormed shots Sire UKC champ Kennel Leash House Trained (810)599-4623. Labradoodles Australian. The real Labradoodle pup, mini to Medium, 18 - 28 lbs matured. 517-467-6811 www.jubileelabradoodle s.com Bassett Pups- AKC, first shots/wormed, parents onsite. 517-542-3380 or 517-542-3402 BOSTON TERRIER Puppies, 4 females, shots/wqrming/health certificate. Adorable $500. (734) 216-5094 Absolute Best Seasoned firewood, $55 a face Cord. Delivery available. 734-424-0611. ALL SEASONED Cherry & Maple $80/face cord delivered 8 $100 stacked. 734-323-9508 Ash/Oak $75/Face Cord 3 for $180. Delivered (734) 439-0623 AUGUSTA FIREWOOD Clip This Ad 8 Save! Dogwood Ranch Fred Howard 476-6916 FIREWOOD Seasoned hardwoods. $75 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 Goldstar Mortgage Financial Group expanding into Commercial Banking mrarket. Looking for Vice President of commercial sales Please send resumes to 734-330-2439 Goldstar Mortgage Financial Group expanding into insurance business. Company looking for Vice President of Insurance Operations. We have a client of over 30K clients. Please send resumes to 734-330-2439 Goldstar Mortgage- The fastest growing company in Ml Is looking for someone who is highly motivated,eager to learn for management development program. This is a salary position. Please fax resumes to 734-330-2439 MIXED HARDWOOD- $65/face 6 faces or more Delivery free 517-796-8983, 937-5999. PREMIUM Seasoned Firewood- Oak, Hickory 8 Cherry. $85/face cord. Delivered. 734-426-9847 Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231.-7538 Seasoned Mixed Hardwood - $80/face chord, free delivery/ stacking. Student saving for college.734-368-1346 Freebies CHAIR-Kitchen snack bar. $25,810-225-4430 ORGAN - Magnus electric. $49. 810-225-4430 Volunteers TV -19" Zenith color. $20. 810-225-4430 People 20-30 or 65+ yrs 8 unmarried for a study on consumer behavior. Pays between $20-$60. Call 734-764-3274. Hobbies, Crafts and Art Supplies Home Brew Equipment like new, pots, chillers, bottles, excellent cond. $800, 734-677-0567 LOOM - NILUS LECLERC, good cond, w/bench 8 accessories, $750. 734-433-9771 Household items 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 BEDROOM SET -Ethan Allen pine, 5 pieces, excellent cond. $950/best. (734)665-0019. Dining Rm Set - Table 8 6 chairs, china buffet, side board. Medium/dark wood. Table expands to 8 ft. Good condition. $800. (734) 395-5421 Furniture sale- a variety of items, great shape, great prices cal! for details (734) 216-3600 Husqvarna Embroidery/ Sewing Machines. Too many accessories to list! Designer 1 $1950. Viking 1 Pfus $950. 429-3404 Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set In plastic. Warranty. Never Used. Can Del. $100. 734-721-3799. Machine, Tool and Heavy Equipment Tools - for all trades, must be sold, please cal) for a list. Something for everyone 586-214-4407 Miscellaneous Items Disney Area Stay. 7 Day, 6 night, 2 adult Disney tickets. Paid $750/ scarifice $249. Good for 1 year. 734-226-0511. Large Dresser, 2 bed frames, TV 8 DVD player, 8 track stereo w/ speakers. (734)417-4094 JANIS JOPLIN Wanted: Orig. 1969 Ann Arbor concert poster. Will pay $1,000 Cash! 310-346-1965 We are proud to use recycled newsprint Musical Merchandise We're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads Piano - Upright. Fair condition. You move. $50. (734)761-7067. Yamaha Clavinova Piano Organ, self-recording 12 rhythms,12 voices, beat timer,etc$1300. 769-1221 at SESI Sale Prices on Quality Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 60 year Reputation! 02 FORD TAURUS Dark grey, one owner, all power, priced to move............. ${,495 FORD FOCUS Auto, air, 3 dr hatchback, dark blue, beauty. Only.......... $6,850 '02 MERCURY SABLE Platinum edition, salety inspected & ready for the snow. . . .$(,850 '04 SATURN ION Rain forest green, gas miser special, 4 dr, 4 cyl., auto, all power........................$8,995 03 MAZDA TRIBUTE LX SUV Dark grey. 3.0L V6, auto. CD. alloy wheels, elec compass,.. $9,995 03 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1$ Silver with black leather, Limited Edition, Top to m a tch ...$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/oplions. ready for the road............... $13,500 '05 MAZDA3 5 DOOR HATCHBACK Auto, Arc, All p ow e r.,..$13,900 04 MAZDA B 3000 EXT CAB Pick Up39K, black, auto. .$13,995 03 ACUBA RSX “S" model, one owner, grey, leather, loaded............ $14,900 07 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Travel ready!............. $15,961 08 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER LT Tundra with tan leather, moon, CD, custom top, 25K m l.... $18,500 '06 MAZDA 6 S MODEL Auto. A/C, 6 cyl.. clean as a pin, low m iles.................$16,900 '07 GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded, 1 owner, leather 5 ail the options, save thousands.................$16,900 •06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER 1 owner, V8, all power, mineral grey......................... $ 1 7 ,0 " 05 FORD F150 STX Auto. 4x4, x-cab, V8, 26K .........................$18,500 '07 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER Black on black, loaded, moon, CD. etc........................... $19,890 06 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Vivid red with tan leather, 7 pass. C D ,AW D , ju s t1 0 Km i $20,900 06 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Tan with tan leather, loaded with all the options............... $21,500 05 CHRYSLER 300 HEMIC 23K mi. one owner, ieather, moonfooL ctrane wheels, loaded... ....$22,900 '07 LINCOLN TOWN CAR White wAan leather. Only 13K miles....................... $27,900 DEMO SALE OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tubs., Wed., Fri. till 8 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 Uncoin-Mercupy Mazda Ypsilanti (734) 482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 12 -10 minutes from A2. 2349372-Q] Labrador Puppies- AKC/ OFA, English champion bloodlines. $500. 734-368-2765. Labrador Pups-Yellow Males, AKC/OFA, family raised, shots, vet check. $400. 734-528-5131 LHASA APSO Male Pups- registered w/ AKC, had 6 wk shots $450. Call Dan 517-610-9105. 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 MAINE COON CATSretired show $300, Male kitten $500, well socialized. 517-531-3816 Mini Schnauzers AKC, Salt 8 pepper, silver, shots, tails, ready for Xmas (810) 632-9123 Bicycles, Repairs and Service BMW 525 '89- Sharp looking, gray w / leather int. moonroof,154K miles $2800/best 734-845-6096 Import Automobiles Dodge Grand Caravan '06 15K, 10,600. 734-669-4433. KIA Sedona EX 03 67000 miles, $8,200. New Tire/ Battery734-565-9775 pkcusa@gmail.com. 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 Chevy Cavalier '97- Auto, black, new tires 8 brakes. iSOKmi, Runs exceiiem $ lOOO rirm (586) 604-7600 k Q ^ i w ........j f y Chrysler Cirrus 00 Auto. 80K, Super (Jieam $3000. 734-657-1283 DODGE Grand Caravan &E 96. I /Dk miies. Quad seats, A/C, $l800 OBO. (734)216-1286. HONDA ACCORD 2004 34,582 miles, V6, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, MOONROOF, A/T, ONE OWN, LIKE NEW, 3.0L, FOR PICS WRITE PHM758@YAHOO.COM phm758@yahoo.com, (512)772-1746._________ Honda Accord EX '04 - v6, leather, roof, 29K, $15,900. 734-474-6370 HONDA CIVIC EX Coupe, y7, 160k mi., Exc Cond, auto, AC, CD, cruise, power windows/ locks, moonroof, $4400. Great mileage. (734)426-7720 LEXUS ES 300 '03 GPS , Leather, All Power, Mark Levinson Audio, 83.6K mi. One Owner. $15K. (734)769-2875._________ Plymouth Grand Voyager '99 - Everything works, new tires, 24mpg, 135K mi. $2500. 734-662-8158. Vehicles Wanted 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 8 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 WANTED TO BUY Quality used bikes. Cam' pus Student Bike Shop, 336 Maynard St., Ann Arbor 734-327-6949. Dodge Ram '87- 2500, w/ SAAB 900SE '95 - 6 cyl., commercial plow, runs 2 sets of tires, great runperfect, looks horrible ning condition, $4000. $1200 flat, 734-796-0050 Call (734) 769-8446 Mini Schnauzers- Very sweet. Females $400. (517) 223-7385 Olde English Bulldogges - Puppies-8 weeks old. Great family pets, ready to go! (269)330-1479. ORIENTAL SHORTHAIRS in time for Christmas, please call (734) 429-7879 Persians 8 Persian Himalayans proven breeders, adults, kitens, CFA registered. Free- $250. (734) 729-9249 734-721-4479. Pitbull Puppies, 8 wk old, shots 8 wormed semi Potty trained $150 (734) 429-8191 Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Elliptical Machine - Hardly used, lots of features, glides nicely 8 easy on the knees. Was $950, sell for $750. Nice for Christmas. 734-434-0265. Strength athletes. Safety squat bar, jump stretch bands. $400. Mike: (734) 449-9110 Shop smart! Ford Windstar '98 - new tires, brakes 8 more. $2750. 734-418-2432. POM-CHUS - 2 beautiful little females, ready Dec. 20th. $300. (734) 740-4922. GMC Truck '93 - 86K, $2500. Toyota Corolla '94 -$1200.^734-604-0899 Mercury Villager '95 172K miles, Relaible, good condition, $2100 /best (734)678-6391. Nissan Maxima '95 - Runs great. Looks good inside 8 out. High miles. $2300. 517-423-5246 $500! Police Impounds! Honda from$500 For listings: 800-619-3790x2275 Subaru Forester '03 Subaru Sellathon Domestic Automobiles '03 Forester $9,995 '04 Outback LL Bean '05 Impreza RS Sport '02 Outback LL Bean '04 Impreza Outback spt '02 Forester L '03 Outback Wagon '04 Outback $11,900 '04 Baja Sport '03 Outback SUS More to choose! DUNNING SUBARU dunningsubaru.com 734-662-3444 Please recycle. We do. Dodge Neon '00 4 door, 80K, $3500. (734) 418-2432. Toyota Avalon Limited '07- Every option, 10K, never driven in snow . $31,500. (734) 761-4538 Puppies! Teacup to Toy Purebred 8 Designer. Many Non-Shedding 517-404-3045: 404-1028 www.puppy-place.net Find it Here! In the classifieds. Smart shop pers turn to The Livingston community News to find all the shopping bargains. Call 734-994-NEWS or 1-800-589-6397 to subscribe. - THK UVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Dodge Neon SXT '03 - «Auto, CD, power, 60K, $5600. 734-829-9700. Ford Escort ZX2 '02 - Auto, A/C, new brakes, $4500. 734-476-1476 Ford Escort SE '99 - Auto, only 73K, well kept, $4900. 734-260-1987. Ford Focus ZX3 '03 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, mint, $6300. 734-484-9901. Toyota Solara '03- 2 door, 29K mi, excellent, AC, alloy wheels $11,900 (734)657-8195 VOLKSWAGON Passat '01 65K miles, 4 dr, 5- speed, excellent cond, silver, 4 cyl, 2WD, ABS, Air, alloy wheels, CD changer, sun roof, $8600. 734-996-0376. VOLVO S60 '04- Silver, leather. 30K mi, warranty $15,900. 734-474-6370. Auto Directory NEW AND USED CARS TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/annarbornews Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES ^ 3 lines, 3 0 days — $ 1 5 2 ^ 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News Sports Cars TOYOTA CELICA 2001 4-speed RED, 2Door, CLEAN, ONE OWNER, RUNS GOOD. $8000 (734)223-2251 SUVs VISA Ann Arbor Automotive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishi, Nissan 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com Howard Cooper Audi Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 761-3200 Mercedes. Benz BRIGHTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Grand River, E of US-23 Home of Reality Deals 810-229-4100 CUETER Chrysler - 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 FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan 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 DntAD\Air\nn crkon BMW 800-561-2969 BRIARWOOD FORD Mercedes 800-897-2374 Mich, at State, 429-5478 Caddy SRX '04 SUV Overstock Sale! Chevy Blazer '03 Dodge Durango '06 low miles SLT 4x4 Lexus RX 300 '01 Ford Explorer '02 $7995 Explorer Sportrac '05 Lincoln Aviator AWD Lincoln Navigator '03 4x4 for $17,900 Mercury Mountaineer '05 Luxury pkg 4x4 SNOW READY Subaru Outbacks 6 to choose Starting at $11,250 Toyota Highlanders 6 to choose Toyota Rav4s Over a dozen to choose from $13,500 Toyota 4 Runners 3 to choose Volvo XC90 '03 AWD T6 $18,400 MANY MORE DUNNING TOYOTA dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 5ATLRN JIM BRADLEY BUICK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd Brighton Ford*Mercury 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 PALMER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 Dodge Durango '05 - 4x4, auto, A/C, CD, 27K, $11,500. 734-484-9901. Saturn Of Ann Arbor saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 Ford Escape XLT '03 - 85Kmi., A/C, ABS, all power, grey, $9000. 734-255-8853 Dunning Subaru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. Dunning Toyota 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 FORD Explorer '02 - 116,000 miles, 4 door, automatic, good condition, black exterior, gray interior, 6 cylinders, 4WD, ABS. Air, alloy wheels, radio/cassette, CD, cruise control, moonroof, power locks, power windows, $6500. furbach@provide.net, (734)516-8854._________ La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 734-426-4677 (0 M O T V D A V O L V O Honda Pilot '07 - 4WD, EX, LOADED. 11K mi.. 2 yr. warranty. Spotless! Light blue metallic. $28,900. (734) 996-9499 see photos at cars.com Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 ISUZU RODEO '99 . good condition, SILVER , 4WD, $7,300. MUST SELL (734)355-4719 We are proud of our recycling efforts and dedication to a healthier environment. The newsprint used to print The Livingston Community News contains recycled fiber. The percentage of fiber goes well beyond industry standards. Our newsprint waste is recycled and all of our newsprint cores are returned to the manufacturers. The metal plates used in our printing process are all recycled. In addition, all of our colored ink is soy-based and we encourage the purchase of office products made from recycled products. We also participate in a successful internal recycling program. We recycle paper and cardboard, as well as metal, plastic and glass containers. « THE UVINGSTON = COMMUNITY Selling a home? You’ll sell it fast when you place an ad in our Classifieds! If you’re selling a home, do it right! Place an ad in our Classifieds. To advertise your home for sale, call (810) 844-2020. The Livingston Community News, where serious buyers look first! -IHELIVINGCTON* COMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Main Street. Brighton u www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LiViNGSTON COMMUNiTY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007 NEW 2008 CAMRY LE 31 MPG HWY Limited Time Speciai Lease! 4-Door Sedan Modei #2532 $ 9 n Q Cm \ J per month' 36 month lease with $2,199 due at signing Exchjd«i state i tocat lares, tegs, rngistratron i title end insurance. Security deposit waived subjaa to approvsd crodil ^ux>ugn TFSfTiT - Tie/1 PLUS onfy. Well Equipped! NEW 2007 or 2008 TUNDRA jp tff ‘3000 “Oa'p. cash back' ? 20 0 7 Tundras: $ 3 0 0 0 c a sh back 2 0 0 8 Tundras; $ 2 0 0 0 c a sh back 2007 Tundras 0% APR up to gS nios. 60 monthly paynerts of $t6.fir per $t.000 borrowed 2008 Tundras 0% APR for 36 mos. • 36 'nonfWy p3y/i>eflfs ot $27.78 per St.OOO borrowed. NEW 2007 FJ CRUISER JUST ANNOUNCED! All Models! $1000 cash back NEW 2008 HIGHLANDER 24 MPG HWY Limited Time Special Lease! 4X2 4-Door Model #6946 $ 9 Q Q £m w v l per month' 36 month lease with $2,499 due at signing Excludes state & local taxes, tags, 'egrsiration & title and insurance. Secunly deposit waived subject to aooroyed credit through TFSHIT - Tier I PLUS only. Well Equipped! NEW 2008 COROLLA 37 MPG HWY AM Models! 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New 2008 Carrvy LE Model 2532 Lease end purchase option $13,067 ' 3. Customer cash directly fmm Toyota Motor Sales. U S A.. Inc. Dealer padicvation may ^fed consume'coet Must take retaldefeuny horn new dealerstockbYl>' 2/D8. 4. No dowipeyrnent with approvedcredil through Toyota FtnarcidSen/Kes-Tier U.l. II&tl only. Not al customers wd qualify lor lowest rate See perbcipetirg dealer for terns am) conditions Must take ratal detuaryfTom new dealer stock by 1/2/08 6. New 2008 Highlander 4x2Mo(W8846 Isese end purchase option S16.3K' 6. New 2006 RAV4 4x4 Modei 4432 Lease end purchase option $14,725* 7. Cdlege Rebate & Miiary Rebate Pmgrams offered by Toyota Motor SiUes. U. S A.. Inc. Reb^ewIN be applied toward the down payment or on lease contracts list toward the amounts (La at lease sigr^ng or debvery. with any lemainder to the capkaUzed cost reduction One reb^ per ratal or lease transactior Finarce or Lease contract kx Cdege Rebale Program rrejst be dated between April 1,2007 sid March 31.2008.' Finance or L e ^ contract for MitaryRebeteProgrammustbedBiedbeiwe6nApnl17.2007&March31,2008. Only available on new inlttled Toyota modete. The College Graduate end Military Rebate Programs ere subject to change or terminatKxi st any lime. Toyota Financiel Service Colege Graduate Finance & Lease Program and MMary ReMe Program are avalable on approved credit to qualified customers financing the purchase or leasing of a new urtitled Toyota model through partic^ting Toyota dealers and Toyota Rnancial Services. Some restrictions apply. Programs may not be avaiabie in al stales. Not afl applicant wll queVy. Theae programs cannot be combined See your portfcpating dealer for detail Toyota Financial Servnsis a service rnark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation ' NO SECURITY DEPOSIT subject to approved credM through Toyota Fnandal Servees^lbyota Lease Trust (TIT Ml L OH) - Tier I PLUS CLStomers ONLY Excludes stale and locai taxes. ta(p regetreion and title, and nsursice Ohio sales tax due ^ l^se inception. Ucerrse and applicable fees are extra Lessee may be charged for excessive wear based on Toyota Fmanciej Services/To^ Lease Trust (TIT Ml & OH) standards for normal use and for mieege in excess of aSJSQmiieiaMhe rate of SUfipwff* Musttake retail delvery from new 2008 dealer stock by 1/24)8 Often may vary by Region MDMDUAL OCAlfR PRICES MAY VARY. Cxpratlon for this ad is 1/2/06. DuniHiin SEE YOUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TODAY! 3745 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 7 3 4 - 9 9 7 - 7 6 0 0 A SM A B O U T OUB T iB C S FOB U F E P B O G B A M I The Toyota Certified Difference 160- Point Q uality Assurance Inspection 3 months/3000 Mile Comprehensive Warranty 7 Year-100,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty* 2T 7 Year-100,000 Mile Roadside Assistance* C A R F A X Vehicle History Report 03 ECHO 4DR auto - Sllver/grey................... .....« 9 ,9 9 5 07 YARIS S - Blue/grey, 4drouto................... ..M 5 , 7 0 0 05 COROLLA LE - Blue/tan, 6-CD.................. 1 4 , 8 0 0 05 CAMRY LE V6, Black/grey, chromes..................M 8 , 4 9 0 05 PRIUS HYBRID Drlftwood/tan, navigation...... 1 9 , 9 9 0 07 AVALON TOURING Cassb/thartoal____ . .^ 2 6 ,5 0 0 F o r c o m p l e t e s e l e c t i o n , s e e : www.dunningtoyota.com o r c a l l u s a t : 734-99M6Q0 *01 RAV4 auto, Blue/grey, 37K mi........ $ 1 3 , 5 0 0 '06 HIGHLANDER HYBRID LTD BWgrey. $ 3 4 , 9 5 0 '06 4RUNNER 4X4 Blue/grey, V8............. $ 2 4 , 9 5 0 '07 SEQUOIA SR5 4X4 - Greelt/tan $ 3 4 , 9 5 0 '04 TACOMA 4X2 White/grey.................. $ 1 2 , 9 9 0 03 TUNDRA 4X4 ACAB Black/tan,stepslde $ 1 7 , 9 5 0 FINANCING AVAILABLE mm Sm Sm Bm T iiililtm uyatoyota.com ® TOYOTA moving forward Experience the Dunning Difference dunningtoyota.com 4 e DUNNING SUBARU 2008 SUBARU IM P R E Z A $199 $0 Se(»rity Deposit $n AfJiwsittnn Fb6 ■ $2007 Total Due at Lease Sigrting Model #96619 2.5i • All-Wheel Drive Standard • Climate Central • 5 Star government crash test rating^' • 10K miles per year • Highest crash test rating in all government crash tests • 10K miles per year 0% APR AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS! 2008 S U B A R U T R IB E C A $359 nothwCiKai • S Pasvenqtr •I'HS Tup Safety Ptek' • M-Wheei Drive standvd • veMcM Oynames Cootroi (A/DC) viTtti Tricon Contnii • Fiovioation OVD LowMd •iirtS Top Safety Pek • lOK mOw [Nr yeai 2008 S U B A R U 28 OUTBACK “ P S 1 1 1 PER M owm LEASE/ • 5-Sur hmhesi oovemmem ' 42 MOfmfS wash »5i fn iiv *A»-WhMiDnv8stan(Ur<j tOAoMMlee >6 sunbwb 3KtW0$ 2008 S U B A R U FORESTER SPORTS 2.5 X •5 Speed PER MONTH LEASE/ • M-WDeel Otivi standard 24 MONTHS • C»rnaie CerXral •SSUroovermem crash tB01IeWtl.rill«wSvMa • SOMlil EiMoii ’•M o c n • 1QK mil«spay ywr •5 Speed KCDiiMiitajtLwf'VM^ •lOKiMesperyear :MbMweo»i • Highest ctKh lest raWQ mail government crash tests Top Safety Fhck indudes the 2008 Tnbeca ^Government frontal and side crash teste are part o f the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program See safercar.gov for more detail. ^Award claim based on cumulative awards won since 2002 from Car and Oriver (SBest Trucks). Edmunds.com (Editors' Most Wanted) and R. L. Polk & Co. (Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards). Subaru Impreza, Tnbeca, Forester and Outback are registered trademarks. **Accordine lo Suhnni o f Ameriot Thank You ^ For making^ 1 us S.E. Michigan's I Volume Dealership for 2006!** i i Dunning Subaru 734-662-3444 Ann Arbor, Ml dunningsubaru.com 4 ^ SUBARU. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I Cl 1 f HUGE SAI£ ON ALL REMAINING <07 ACCORDS & ODYSSEYS r w y 9 ^ [ < » M j M O IV D A '0 8 CIVIC LX SEDAN '0 7 ACCORD SEDAN LX Manual (0 Or Buy For $1S j^Si H09 ■ ^ due signing Auto 36 MO. MO. '0 7 ACCORD EDAN EX-L V6 Auto 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 734-761-3200 www.howardcooperhonda.com I IO ^ ¥ i? D Or Buy For Lease For $24,820 ^_2____5____9___48 MO. 'f *3293 due at signing MO. *2180 due at signing 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 S license. With approved credit. Sale ends 12-31-07, Or Buy For *2797 due at signing $18,969* * t '0 7 ODYSSEY EX Lea se For . Or Buy For ^28dl$28088Auto 08 NEW BEETLE *2 8 6 / m o *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Pius tax, title, license & dealer fees. OSJETTASE $277 / m o *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer fees. * I ' Jiiilh'i 08 PASSAT KOMFORT $419 • Import Center • *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer tees. A u d i 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 734-761-3200 www.howardcooper.Gom l o v y r a '0 8 AUDI A4 $469 '0 7 AUDI A6 WAS * 5 0 , 2 7 5 / m o nowM Z 7 2 4 * *36 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer fees. Plus destination '0 7 AUDI Q7 W A S * 5 3 . NOW^4a072 r.; H i Plus destination 2008 CAYENNE Lease For Only /MO. 48 MO. HQAVmCOdPE? QUALITY USED VEHICLES VW GOLF GL HATCHBACK ‘01 Silver, 4 cyl., 5 speed, FWD, , i ABS, 92K mi, $8,690 ^ MAZDA PROTEGES‘03 Hatchback, 4 dr., blue, auto,58K mi. $9,990 HYUNDAI TIBURONGT COUPE‘03 Dark Blue, 2 dr., V 6 ,5 speed, 48K m i. $9,990 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE‘03 Silver, 5 speed, moon roof, A/C, 65K mi., certified $11,990 VW GTI TURBO ‘04 5 sp, 45K mi,, certified, moonroof. $13,990 VW JEHA WAGON GL ‘03 Silver, auto, FWD. ABS, 21K mi, certified. $13,990 +$5901 due at delivery plus tax, license & dealer fees. Lease for 48 mos.10,000 miles per year. HONDA ACCORD HONDA ACCORD EX‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY LX‘05 AUDI A6‘04 EX V6 ‘03 4dr, dk blue, auto, 42K mi., Gray, V6, auto, ABS, 39K mi., Gray, V6, Quattro, auto * Auto 75K, leather. $14,990 A/C, Certified, $15,990 certified. $18,990 control, 41 K m ‘ ' HONDA ELEMENT EX ‘03 Silver, 4 cyl, auto, 4WD, ABS, 58K mi„ certified. $15,990 VW JEnA PKG 1 ‘05 Auto, moonroof, alloys, 54K, certified, $15,990 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE ‘06 Black, V6, auto, 20K mi., certified. $19,990 FORD MUSTANG ‘05 Auto, 41Km i., CD, alloys. $13,990 Iililaii='’a limB. XL * VWJEHAGL‘05 A/C, ABS, side airbags, certified, 32K mi. $14,755 VW PASSAT GLS ‘04 Auto, Certified, 46K, $15,990 HONDA ACCORD EX ‘04 4dr, gold, V6, auto, 42K mi., Certified, $16,990 BMWX5 ‘01 Green, V6, auto, towing pkg., AWD, nav., 58K mi. $19,990 ° wismOnEHi^ C l 2 CLASSIFIEDS www.mllve.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2007 ESS ETHANOL n iM iH i LEASE PURCHASE Total due on lease: employee $3,055 • Non employee $3,077 1^ was $13,405 3 4 t i V V mpg $20,075 ’ LEASE I PURCHASE EMPLOYEE EVERYONE M90 M 9,393 1 Total due on lease: employee $3,036 • Non employee $3,060 ESS ETHANOL mp9g was $22,040 ESS ETHANOL i f e n p a ia LEASE PURCHASE EMPLOYEE M52 M 7,863 EVERYONE M77 *18,772 0 8 S H v e r a d 1 5 0 0 mpg was $28,325 • LEASE PURCHASE i EMPLOYEE *127 *23,230 EVERYONE *228 *24,359 B^HH9asB»s~99aaaaaBBa9aaB==9HffiEir Total due on lease: employee $3,092 • Non employee $3,1 1 8 Total due on lease: employee $3,127 • Non employee $3,160 r 0 8 S u b u n in 4WD ^ was $45,685 E85 ETHANOL LEASE PURCHASE 1 EMPLOYEE *440 *39,621 1 ||§m EVERYONE *491 *41,431 j -------- Total due on lease: employee $3,324 • Non employee $3,379 le was $41,300 E8S ETHANOL LEASE PURCHASE i' EMPLOYEE *397 *35,930 1 EVERYONE *444 *37,574 1 Total due on lease: employee $3,280 • Non employee $3,330 ‘ 0 8 H a i lM a z e r was $28,595 LEASE PURCHASE r i l 1 EMPLOYEE *199 *22,439 1 EVERYONE *221 *23,602 Total due on lease: employee $3,275 • Non employee $3,310 ANAMmiCANR VDUJT10N Su b u rb a n C o ile c tio n . kcKR HE¥P' 1-866-596-5200 351 5 Jackson Rd. • M inutes west o f dow ntow n Ann Airfoor J OK maes per year. Purctnaet a leases pins lax, title, plate, all rebates to dealer. 0% lor up to 72 months available on setect 07 models bi stock. Prices suUeci to chmige. Photo may not represent actud vehicle. See dealer lor complete details. Sale ends 12/31/07. \ 23593W-02 JadcaonRd. ! ^ 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 December 21, 2007 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 2007-12-21 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4459">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to December 21, 2007 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, DECEMBER 28, 2007 ........... www.mlive.com/livingstoncommunitynews r Looking ahead ■ The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering articles of incorporation for the rail authority. The board has asked for a study on the viability of the rail line. ■ The study could begin early in 2008 and \will likely take three to six months to complete, according to those involved. ■ The county board's infrastructure and development subcommittee will take up the question of a study in January. It's next meeting is Jan. 28. County hesitates on rail idea Board requests viability study before committing money BY JOHN MULCAHY The Livingston Community News Livingston County officials have told backers of a proposed Howell-to-Ann Aihor commuter train that they need more evidence of the project’s viability before they commit funds to it. Washtenaw County already has formalized its participation in the two-coimty authority that would run the service and has committed $150,000 a year for two years to support the fledgling effort. But toe Livingston Coimty Board of Commissioners, which is still weighing whether to approve articles of incorporation for toe rail authority, now wants a study assessing toe likelihood that toe commuter line will succeed. Organizers of toe project say they understand toe need for toe proposed “validation stucfy” to assess technical and financial aspects of toe plan, and they say it won’t slow toe project’s progress. “It’s not impeding us moving forward at this point,” said Michael Cicchella, Northfield Township supervisor and one of toe most active leaders in toe effort. However, toe Livingston County debate over whether to commit funds follows toe organizers’ failure this fall to obtain a $1 million federal grant. 'Thus far, efforts to get toe Artist known for eccentric take on life 'Bikini lady' sculpture an example of Coates' style Tom Coates works on one of his sculptures in his Hamburg Township yard. BY TOM TOLEN The Livingston Community News Anybody who knows Tom Coates recognizes his offbeat sense of humor and his uproarious, infectious laugh. Coates, whose day job is designing homes as owner of Tom Coates Designs in Brighton, also is an accomplished artist, who loves to poke fun at life with his creations. He may be better known for his artistic designs than for his home designs, although it’s still the homes, he says, that pay the bills. Coates, 55, gained a local reputation as an artist with an appreciation for whimsy and humor in his “bikini lady” metallic sculpture that didn’t quite make it into the Brighton Biennial, an ongoing display of large public art in the downtown area. This also is the guy who played Marilyn Monroe for a fundraising lip-sync performance. Coates was asked to submit a piece for the Biennial, and the result was “Free Spirit,” a metallic sculpture of a woman in the process of taking off a bikini and holding the top with one hand. The questionable aspect, if there is any, is in the imagination of the beholder. However, city officials rejected the sculpture, even as others questioned another sculpture of a nude male figure called “Decision Pending,” which stands at the Mill Pond. Coates’ sculpture was displayed for a time in the yard of Brighton City Council Member John 'Tunis, who lives with wife. Deb, in the historic Hyne house at Third and West Main streets. “The first thing we had fun with was on the ‘bikini lady,’ and everyone loved the piece; they were stopping and laughing,” 'Rmis says. “We had to put her away because it’s cold outside,” he adds, tongue-in-cheek. Coates, who is self-taught, describes being an artist as “a desire to not fail. Anybody can be an artist,” he says, although there are those who would disagree that it’s no more than a learned skill. One of them is Brighton Biennial Cura- PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLATHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Tom Coates shows o ff the large metal bug he created and added to his house in Hamburg Township. Coates' yard is full of whimsical pieces that reflect his personality. tor John Sauve, who himself does sculptures for a living. “It’s a good thing Tom Coates has his art work because it keeps him off the streets,” Sauve says of Coates, laughing. “I like Tom a lot, he’s definitely got a lot of talent, both in his home design work and his art,” Sauve says. 'Rmis has known Coates, a good friend, for a long time. 'Rmis says. “He’s very talented and has some great ideas,” 'Rmis says. “I like (Coates) because he’s eccentric - he’s got a very colorful personality.” Coates says he creates his sculpture from tubular metal “for fun. It makes for lively conversation,” he says. 'Tunis has displayed several of Coates’ pieees in front of his home, including toe latest in a series which Coates is making available to the public in limited numbers. In a modest understatement, Coates calls it a “lamp.” SEE COATES, A2 'I like Tom a lot, he's definitely got a lot of talent, both in his home design work and his art/ John Sauve, sculptor and friend ofTom Coates,whose whimsical art is known to many in the community In addition to having his own small business designing homes,Tom Coates is a sculptor. He draws his creations on paper before going to work. Tom Coates ■ Age: 55. ■ Residence: Hamburg Township. ■ Occupation: Home designer and sculptor. ■ Family: Single, two grown children. ■ Philosophy o f life: “Don't walk around with tunnel vision or horse blinders on." ■ Future epitaph: "Most famous artists I know are dead. Can't I be a live one?" ■ On th e Web: www. coatesdesigns.com. trains running along toe busy commuting corridor north of Ann Arbor have been largely improvised. The idea was spawned in June 2006 when Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieflje proposed using existing trade, a willing train operator and as much local fundhig as possible SEE RAIL,A4 County leads in growth rates Population in Livingston grows 24.2% since 2000, figures show BY JOHN MULCAHY The Livingston Community News Livingston Counly was toe population-growth leader in southeast Michigan in 2000-07, according to the most recent estimates by toe Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. However, toe entire sevencounty area, which includes Wayne and surrounding counties, lost 16,000 people in 2007 on top of a 12,000-person loss in 2006, said Xuan Liu, manager of SEMCOG’s data center. Livingston Counly has grown 24.2 percent since 2000, according to toe estimates. Washtenaw County, at No. 2, has grown 9.1 percent. Four other counties also have grown since 2000, but Wayne Coimty, the most populous coimty in the region, has lost 6 percent of its population since 2000, the estimates show. Overall, toe seven-county region has grown 1.1 percent since 2000. The regional population losses in toe last two years are related to toe poor economy, Liu said. More people are being bom than are (fying, so toe population loss shows that people are moving away, he said. “It gives you a sense of toe recent dynamic in terms of employment and population,” Liu said. “People follow jobs.” The region has been losing jobs since 2001, he said. Another trend shows toe number of people per household declinhig in toe region, fix)m 2.51 in 2006 to 2.50 in 2007. The number was 2.58 in 2000. Livingston County has toe highest number of people per household in toe region, 2.7, a decline from 2.71 last year and 2.8 in 2000. Liu said Livingston larger household size indicates there are more households with children. The total number of new housing starts in 2007 was 4,741 for toe seven-county region, compared to an average of more than 11,000 per year over toe 2000-2007 period, Liu said. SEMCOG estimates population monthly. The numbers may be aiflusted to account for trends in mid-year census estimates, which are always one year behind, Liu said. INDEX Achievers A7 Calendar A7 Livingston Life A5-8 Real Estate & Building A4 Rick Fitzgerald's column AS Scrapbook A6 Sports B1-2 Volunteers A7 To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. IN BRIEF Event for sweet 16s Livingston County teens turning 16 in 2008 are invited to a sweet 16 party on March 15. Yvonne and Dominique DeVries are putting on a “Max To the Millions Sweet Sixteen Goes Mardi Gras” event through their Max to the Millions F\md, at the Rock Financial Showplace. There will be two parties, one for the sweet 16 crowd and one for the over-21 crowd. A D J, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction items will be part of the event. Money raised will be donated to the University of Michigan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mott Children’s Hospital. Details: www.maxtothemillions. com. INSIDE Helping others Fundraising for a new communily dental clinic gets a jump start. A3 A family affair The Copper Pickle in Howell is a family operation, right down to some of the special recipes. AS Team for all Hartland swim coach includes two nontraditional athletes on his team roster. B1 All in-line Expectations are high for the h i^ school in-line hockey season. B1 I A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 28, 2 0 0 7 PHOTOS:COURTESY, DIANE HARRIS A dozen families from Pinckney Elementary School received Christmas gifts and food this year through an outreach effort by People's Evangelical Free Church. Among those participating in the effort, from left, are Bob Vaughn, Edie Vaughn and Janet Corrigan, all members of the church, and Paul Zissler, community care and outreach director for the church. Church reaches out to help Pinckney families in need Pair of local businesses join 'Making Christmas Merry'effort BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Principal Yvonne l^ylor has watched the number of Pinckney Elementary School families in need double in the last year. Fbrtimately for everyone, so has the number of local people and organizations willing to help them have a merrier Christmas. A dozen school families received gifts, fixings for Christmas dinner, household items or gift cards for gas or groceries from nearby People’s Evangelical Free Church, 425 W. Unadilla St., and two Pinckney businesses. “We are so luclgf to live in a community where people realize how luclty they are to have what they have and then reach deep into their pockets to help others who don’t have a lot,” Taylor said. “'This is a very giving community.” “Making Christmas Merry” was organized by Paul Zissler, the church’s diiwtor of community care and outreach. The effort was joined by Trilogy Hair Studio, 125 Pearl St., which raised $500 by donating $2 for every hair cut and $4 for every chemical process, such as perms, color or highlights, performed there in December. “We’re a new business and this community has really rallied around us,” said Dee Dee Paulson, Trilogy’s owner. “We wanted to give some of that back by helping families in our Bob Vaughn delivers presents as part of the People's Evangelical Free Church effort in Pinckney. own community.” Busch’s Supermarket, 1277 E. M-36, also helped by setting aside sale items for a holiday meal. That effort allowed the church to purchase meals for about $35 each, Zissler said. “We’re all here in the community and there’s need here in our community,” Zissler said. “Getting people together makes this even more meaningful to everyone.” People in the church’s Awana program for kindergarten through sbcth-graders and members of the church’s small groups program took the wish lists from each family and did the shopping, Zissler said. “It’s been very humbling to see these people coming in so kind and concerned and generous,” Taylor said. “They are truly moved by what they are doing.” Besides helping families at Pinckney Elementary, the 'We are so lucky to live in a community where people realize how lucky they are to have what they have and then reach deep into their pockets to help others who don't have a lot.This is a very giving community.' Yvonne Taylor, principal, Pinckney Elementary School church also reached out to several of its own families in need with this holiday program, which is a continuation of its yearlong outreach efforts that include fl:«e oil changes for single mothers and fi^e gas, car wash and fresh produce giveaways. “The way everything has gone, the attitude here is that we’ll do this again next Christmas and make it even bigger and better,” Zissler said. Paulson said her salon is on board, too. “We’re just one business and look what we did,” she said. “Just think about what all of us in the community could do if we all joined together. We could really help a lot of people.” Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t810-844-2011. Life is but a game in Hartland - and it's raising funds for students High schoolers involved local businesses in making Hartlandopoly BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News There’s a new board game featuring locations such as Cromaine Library, Waldenwoods and Hartland Insurance. It’s called Hartlandopoly, and it was produced by Hartland High School teacher Nathan Oake along with the school’s DECA chapter, which helped get the advertising for the board game as well as selling it. Students Kendall Motzell, Kaleigh Gordon and Amy Sherrill were the chairmen of the DECA group who helped create Hartlandopoly. “Local businesses paid a fee to be featured on the game,” says Sherrill. “It cost $150 for a business to be on a property space. Other businesses paid fees depending on where they wanted to be advertised, such as on the money, fate squares and property cards.” Sherrill says that Waldenwoods and the Majestic Golf Course sponsored the board game top. Fifty businesses participated. “The game seemed like a Hartlandopoly ■ What: A professionally produced board game focused on the Hartland community. ■ Created by: Hartland High School DECA students, who are studying sales and marketing. ■ Av ailab le : During December and January through Hartland High School DECA. ■ Cost: $20 with check payable to Hartland High School DECA, Attention Nathan Oake, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland, Ml 48353. ■ Purpose: Fundraiser for Hartland High School DECA. fun thing to do, and it’s for a good cause,” says Brian Crouse, chief operating officer of Waldenwoods. “Hartlandopoly will be useful for our members to learn more about the area. We’ll have a few games available in our family center where people can check it out and may make it available in our store.” DECA is an association of students who hope to have careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA’s goals are to promote leadership development, civic consciousness, social intelligence and vocational understanding. “The money we earn from Hartlandopoly goes to help our DECA chapter with funding DECA conferences and other events we participate in,” says Sherrill. The Hartland chapter has competed in a number of DECA events and will compete in an upcoming state conference in which the group will enter Hartlandopoly. Advanced marketing students at Hartland High work on what’s called a “learn and earn project” to develop business and marketing skills that involve running a successful business. They will write a 30-page paper detailing their experience with Hartlandopoly that they will use to compete with the hope of making it to the Nationals in Atlanta next year. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t 810-844-2010. COATES FROM A1 Winans Lake home a shrine to his work “It’s ever-changing, and it depends on the weather,” Tunis says of the imposing piece, which is about 15 feet tall. It’s impressive in the daytime, but comes into its own at night, when a lamp at the bottom, pointed upward, illuminates it and shoots into the slQf, projecting a bright beam from the center. “It’s a dramatic piece, a functional piece of art,” Thnis says. “It was foggy yesterday, and (the fog) made it a wider beam, and when it’s snowing. it’s a taller beam,” 'Tunis says. “People come by and stop their cars to look at it.” Coates’ home, which he built himself on Hamburg Township’s Winans Lake, is somewhat of a shrine to his work, and he displays it both outside and inside. One of the most striking pieces adorning his yard is a huge metallic representation of a mosquito that he affectionately calls “Momma Skeeter.” It stands next to a bird bath with a smaller “bug,” also his creation. Coates comes fi'om an artistic family. His late father was a graphic artist and painter in his spare time, and his mother, Ann Arbor resident Jane Coates, is a painter. People can see examples of Coates’ “lamps” and other art creations, as well as his home designs, on his Web site. Tom Tolen can be reached at ttoien@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2009. IN BRIEF Livingston County Ex-carnival worker gets prison term A former carnival worker was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison last week for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl during the Brighton Summerfest in July. Juan Carlos McCray, 22, was ordered to prison on three convictions of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct. In November, McCray pleaded guilty to the sexual assault charges and a fourth count of furnishing alcohol to a minor. McCray was originally charged as a habitual offender because of a previous conviction on a charge of attempting to carry a concealed weapon. But the habitual offender charge was dropped in exchange for his guilty plea. McCray’s accomplice, Robert Villarreal, 20, of Detroit, was sentenced in September to 60 days in jail for furnishing alcohol to a minor, illegal possession of alcohol and minor in possession. After the carnival closed for the night on July 27, police say McCray and Villarreal took two teenage girls to a truck, provided them alcohol, and then McCray sexually assaulted the 15- year-old. The city closed down the carnival the next day. Genoa Township Men's Team seeking clients The Men’s Tteam, an outreach of Pregnancy Helpline, helps men come up a plan to de^ with unplanned fatherhood. The Men’s Team will help prepare a man to become a great dad, reveal how to protect his child and partner, and will help provide diapers and baby supplies. This free program acknowledges a man’s power to influence a child’s life. Details: 734-546-0042 or Pregnancy Helpline, 810494-5433. Hamburg Township Delaney replaces Cooke on rec board Kristen Delaney has been appointed to serve on the Hamburg Township Recreation Board. She will fill the unexpired term of Mark Cooke, who resigned last June after moving out of the township. Howell area School chiefs leave extended into 2008 Howell Board of Education President Phil Westmoreland said in a press release that Howell Public Schools Superintendent Chuck Breiner’s medical leave had been extended through mid to late January. Breiner has been on medical leave since Nov. 26 and was originally expected to return to work in late December. No additional details about the leave have been released. Students coliect non-perishable food The Howell High School Freshman Campus participated in the Salvation Army Food Drive hosted by the Freshman Student Council. For three weeks, students competed in their first hour classes to bring in the most non-perishable food items. The winning class was Rod Bushey’s women’s choir who brought in more than 450 food items. The students were awarded a hot breakfast compliments of Bret Coy and the Dunkin’ Donuts team of Howell. Last year the Freshman Campus was awarded first place for all groups in Livingston County and this year’s drive was an even bigger success, officials said. Tanger donates to cancer center The Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township has donated about $18,670 to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System’s Warren R. and Lauraine A. Hoensheid Cancer Center at Woodland through the Stanley K. Tanger Breast Cancer Rind. “Our goal is to continue providing hope and encouragement to breast cancer patients and their families in our area and to keep working hard until a prevention and cure can finally be found,” said Kimberly Dane, Tanger Outlet Center general manager. The check was presented Dec. 11 at the Cancer Center. = niE i.ivi\csroN = COMMUNITY NEWS Published each Friday. 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TO CONTACT US Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810) 844-2004; E-mail: rfitzgerald® livingstoncommunitynews.com Advertising Sales Supervisor: Erika Copeland (810)844-2021; E-mail: ecopeland@livingston communitynews.com Publisher: Laurel Champion Editor: Ed Petykiewicz Hot meal delivery offered for holiday The American Legion Devereaux Post 141 in Howell Township, at the intersection of M-59 and West Grand River Avenue is offering to deliver free dinners to shut-ins or anyone who needs a hot meal on Christmas Day. Requests can be made by calling the Legion at 517-546- 2534. Walk-ins are also welcome for Christmas Dinner from noon to 4 p.m. at the post. Chorale seeks singers for concert The Livingston County Chorale is looking for men and women to audition as singers in its February cabaret concert. Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, Dec. 29. Call Sandra Drown 517-546-5340. Rehearsals for the children’s choir for kids in grades 4-7 are Monday’s at Hutchings Elementary School in Howell. Details/appointments: Allison Laibly, 810-923-4055. The women’s chorus is also looking for new members. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at Brighton High School. Details: Patti Marshall Doane, 810 227-7733. From News staff reports / / EZMA IS a 3 year old shorthaired female rat. She was brought to the shelter with a litter of kittens; all of them have been adopted. Ezma Is a quiet cat that would do well in just about any homel LOTTO AND TIBERIUS were born around 3/2007 and. sadly, have been at the shelter for more than half of their life so far! They long for a forever home and hope to be adopted together TOPAZ is a sweet and gentle cat who was surrendered with a litter of kittens. As is usually the case, the kittens are all adopted leaving their mom homeless Topaz has lots of love to give! JEWELL was born around 2002. She's a medium-haired cat that was found as a stray. 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Jeanne Cliun, Livingston County United Way director of development and marketing, said many companies have reduced the number of employees, which means fewer donations. “This campaign is a challenge,” she said. “We are comparable to last year at this time, and we do have some companies stepping up to increase their support. We hope people will consider the United Way for year-end giving.” Clum says local agencies are seeing people challenged 'Our partner agencies and human service providers in the community are all stretched with a greater local need.' Jeanne Clum, director of development and marketing for the Livingston County United Way beyond anything they’ve ever dealt with. “It’s a state economic tragedy we’re dealing with, and it has hit Livingston County significantly,” said Clum. “Our partner agencies and human service providers in the community are all stretched with a greater local need. Even so, our community has been very philanthropic and supportive.” Clum encourages people to make a donation online by going to www.lcunitedway.org. The Livingston County United Way funds 50 community agencies. Last year’s campaign raised $1.57 million. For more information, call 810-494-3000. Lisa Carolin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. ixcoiiitfCr/ kT’A/A c'/irtfc MSOO ' ' 'C l - - - ' ' ' ' ' ' *3 ’ •■naf. COURTESY, FREORIC L BONINE Among those gathering for the fundraising kickoff for the VINA Community Dental Clinic were, from left, Sue Kelly, Julie Bohnhorst, Jim Swank, the Rev. Scott Crostek, the Rev. Loretta Job, Dr. Samuel Daniels, Carrie VanBlaricum, Suzanne Everett, the Rev. Dr. Gil Miller, Dr. Matt Matuscak, Dr. Harry Davis, Dr. Dave Burnell, Dr. Christine Love, Dr. Fredric Bonine (kneeling). Dr. Gordon Niles, Dr. Brian Petersburg, Dr. Phil Warren, Karen Burnell, and Kay Koch. Low-income dental clinic to open Fundraising effort kicked off Dec. 19 for community site; goal is $120,000 BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News A dental clinic designed to serve low-income families in Livingston County should be open for patients sometime during the coming year. A fundraising effort for the VINA (Vision, Integrity, Need, Action) Community Dental Clinic was kicked off Dec. 19 at Brighton’s First Methodist Church, where the clinic will be housed. “Our community is not immune fi-om having its share of need,” said Dr. Fred Bonine, a Brighton-area dentist and fundraising chairman for the clinic. “Southeast Michigan is Dental clinic ■ What: The VINA (Vision, Integrity, Need, Action) Community Dental Center. ■ Where: 400 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton, inside the annex of First United Methodist Church. ■ When: In the next six- 12 months. ■ Donations: Send to VINA Community Dental Clinic, 400 E. Grand River, Brighton, Ml, 48116. ■ Details: On the Web at www.vinadental.org. struggling, and we know through our local health department and charitable organizations that there is an underserved population in Livingston County.” Bonine said he has long wanted to address the needs of local residents who can’t afford dentistry and is working along with Brighton dentist Dr. Sam Daniels to garner support. Getting the space in the annex donated by the church was a huge step in making the clinic possible, he added. The capital campaign has a goal of $120,000. The first two checks were presented last week from Phoebe Circle, a group at First United Methodist Church, and fi’om Voters Voice along with the Community Unitarian Universalists. The fundraising is expanding to include corporate and community donations. “We hope to break ground on the clinic when we reach 20 percent of our goal, and estimate remodeling will take about two months,” said Bonine. “We hope to have the clinic running in six months to a year.” The plan is to serve five to 10 patients daily by being open two to three days a week. Bonine said a number of dentists, hygienists, architects, plumbers, movers and lawyers from the community have volunteered their services. Emergency services will be provided at the clinic for pain, infection, swelling, and fractured teeth as well as service for exams, cleaning and fillings. To qualify for service, individuals must live in Livingston County, have no dental insurance, and have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Lisa Carolin can be reached at icaroUn® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. Last Chance Rescue bu ild ing new kennel | i Number of unwanted animals increases in past year BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News An increase in the number of homeless dogs is one of the main reasons that Last Chance Rescue is in the process of building a new kennel, but it won’t be in Livingston County. The local nonprofit group is committed to finding homes for unwanted animals and has seen the number of dogs that need homes rise dramatically during the past year. There are 35 dogs at the kennel and a total of 75 dogs that Last Chance Rescue is trying to find homes for. “We’re seeing at least two dogs that we adopted out brought back every week because of financial problems that are leading to things like divorce and home loss,” said Rescue group moving ■ Name: Last Chance Rescue is raising money for a new kennel, which will be outside of Livingston County. ■ Donations: Send to P.O. Box 1208, Howeli, Michigan 48844. ■ Animal adoptions: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Tractor Supply Co. in Genoa Township; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. (cats) and Sundays, noon- 4 p.m. (cats and dogs) at PetSmart in Brighton. ■ Details: Call 810- 220-9394 or www. Iastchancerescue.org. r Sharen Kizer, director of Last Chance Rescue. “We take responsibility for our dogs and ask people to give them back to us if there’s a problem. Unfortunately, dogs and cats become the disposable part of the solution. In the last six months, the number of dogs we’ve gotten has become monumental.” The other problem facing Last Chance Rescue is that its kennel, which it leases in Cohoctah Township, must have improvements as directed by the state Department of Agriculture. Kizer said the owner of the property won’t sell it to Last Chance Rescue, which makes doing any renovations impossible. Although Kizer said the Rescue’s dogs are healthy, it is necessary for the kennel to make improvements in ventilation and draining. “We decided to go out and purchase property to build a kennel and started looking a year ago,” she said. “What we found was that nobody wants a kennel near them.” After spending time and money on site plans and permits, and learning that Livingston County’s kennel regulations were stricter than some other nearby counties, Kizer made the decision to purchase land in another county. She won’t say where the new kennel will be located. She says she is working with the state on plans for the kennel, which she hopes will be built by March or April. “What we need now are people who can offer foster care for dogs and help out at the existing kennel,” Kizer says. “We are trying to get small business loans, but we could use donations, too.” Kizer says that even when the new kennel is built. Last Chance Rescue will remain a Livingston County Rescue group with volunteers coming from this county. It also will continue to have its weekly adoptions at Tractor Supply Company and PetSmart. Lisa Carolin can be reached aticarolin® livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. IN BRIEF Pinckney Council makes appointments Joan McCloskey has been reappointed by the Pinckney Village Council to serve another term on the Pinckney Community Public Library Board of Directors. Her term will expire Jan. 1, 2012. The village and Putnam Township each make appointments to this board. Dan Krueger has been reappointed by the village council to another term on the Pinckney Planning Commission. He will serve through Dec. 31,2010. Rich Heifer also has been reappointed to a three-year term on the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals. He will serve through Dec. 31, 2010. Mike Keeney has chosen not to seek reappointment to his three-year ZBA term. Applications for those interested in filling this seat are available at Pinckney Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St. Details; 734-878-6206. Plans under way for annual parade Organizers already are making plans for March’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Pinckney. While it’s always taken place on St. Patrick’s Day - March 17 - in the past, the 2008 parade will be Saturday, March 15. Festivities begin at noon. Main Street is closed through downtown for the parade. This year. Mill Street also will be closed along the Putnam Township Square. The parade will start at Pinckney Elementary School, head down Main Street and turn on Pearl Street-County Road D-19. New events, including a possible bed race, are being planned, said Patsy McGuire- Haggerty-Dible, parade chairwoman. Anyone interested in participating or helping out can call her at 734-878-7020. 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The November 2007 numbers reported by Realcomp II Ltd. indicate there were 145 home and condominium sales m the county compared to 130 a year ago, an increase of 11.5 percent. There also were more pending sales than a year ago. According to Michelle Brant, executive vice president of the Livingston County Association of Realtors, the price range of homes with the most sales in 2007 is $200,000- $249,999, with a total of 340 sales for the year through November. That is followed by homes between $150,000- $174,999, of which a total of 246 have sold this year. But there still is plenty of bad news in the housing market. Through November there has been a record number of 925 home foreclosures in Livingston County, compared to 558 in the same period in 2006. Register of Deeds Sally Reynolds speculates that many people have refinanced so much that they don’t have any money left to borrow to get out of debt. Michigan legislators are working on a package of bills to assist homeowners in danger of foreclosure through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. One loan program would assist homeowners who have an adjustable-rate mortgage. The ARM Refinance Program will help homeowners refinance to a lower-interest, fixed-rate loan. The other loan program would help homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgages and at risk of losing their homes. To qualify for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority loans, homeowners must have a household income of less than $72,250 and the purchase price of the home cannot exceed $216,750. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/mshda. Brant predicts the housing market in 2008 will be similar to 2007. According to a University of Michigan economic forecast, Michigan leads the nation in unemployment and is expected to lose another 51,200 jobs in 2008, which translates into more layoffs and foreclosure notices. Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation’s largest mortgage lender, reports that the No. 1 reason its customers have By the numbers ■ 130: Homes sold in Livingston County in November 2006. ■ 145: Homes sold in Livingston County in November 2007. ■ 340: Number o f homes during the firs t 11 months o f 2007 in the popular $200,000-$249,999 price range. been defaulting on mortgage loans is because their income was cut. In Michigan, the loss of automotive and manufacturing jobs have led to the continuing increase in foreclosures. “Hopefully the scenario is we’ll bottom out in the next year,” said Charles Ballard, an economics professor at Michigan State University. “But it’s not likely we’ll see a dramatic turnaround. It’s important for people to understand the kinds of trends we are seeing is the culmination of 50 years of changes in autos and manufacturing. You don’t take such powerful forces and turn them around right away.” Ballard says he does not expect job gains in Michigan until 2009, and that the foreclosure rate in the state probably won’t turn around until the job market does. Lisa Carolin can be reached at !carotin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-20 W. Season's greeting for Brighton's Daul family PHOTOS: JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Neighbors, friends and military personnel, organized by Beth Drury of the Military Moms group, gather Dec. 19 on the front lawn at the home of Kathy and Michael Daul in Brighton Township. They sang Christmas carols in a show of support for the Dauls on the first anniversary of their son's death in Iraq. Three large evergreens, decorated with red, white and blue lights, were lit as the Dauls, at left, step outside for the surprise. A prayer is offered by the Rev. Frank Graves o f Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church. Bowing heads above with Kathy Daul, right, are Rolling Thunder members, Donna and Tommy Sidelko of Brighton. At left, Kathy Daul speaks with Marine Pvt. Brian Rhodes of Rockwood, Mich. Rhodes was one of several military personnel in attendance to pay tribute to Andrew Daul and to support the Daul family. I I RAIL FROM A1 County needs more details before it can commit any money, commissioners say 0 start the service. The project’s coalition of sup- )orters includes the two county Governments, cities along the oute, state and local transporation officials, the University of Michigan and business groups. Vashtenaw County approved )articipation in the authority n September and committed unds in November. William Rogers, chairman of he Livingston County board, ;aid more details of the rail Jan need to be articulated. “My worst fear is that we sit lere and set something up that s just destined to be a failure in 1 year or two,” he said. Rogers expressed particular concern about the project’s plan to partially subsidize operating expenses - at least for the first three years - by donations fiom local governments, businesses and other institutions. To date, only a few have committed money to the project. “I’m just not convinced they have it,” Rogers said. The U-M and the Environmental Protection Agency in Ann Arbor have committed to pay fares for their employees who ride the train. Besides the Washtenaw County commitment, the state Department of Transportation has committed $376,000 to upgrade tracks and rail cars, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority has committed $250,000 a year for three years and the Northfield Township Downtown Development Authority has committed $10,000 a year for three years. Project backers believe they will get 1,700 passengers a day whose fares will cover half of the estimated $4.8 million annual operating expenses. If the service can run for three years it would become eligible for federal transportation funding, Hieflje said. The more-detailed study requested by Livingston County likely could be done by consultants or by a group that already runs a rail service, coalition members say. The study could begin in a couple of months and probably would take three to sbc months to complete. Eli Cooper, transportation program manager for Ann Arbor, said it could cost $40,000-$150,000. Hieftje said it is “perfectly logical” that some coalition members want validation of the project’s data. He said he isn’t surprised that many local governments and businesses have been slow to commit funds. “We need a business plan and a line-item budget and until we have that, I think you’ll see government entities reluctant to step up to the plate,” Hieflje said. Howell City Manager Shea Charles described the study as “an analysis looking for fat^ flaws.” Cooper stressed the importance of organizers already having a track and train operator. Great Lakes Central Il^ o a d , in place and willing to provide the service. “We believe that (the service) will be sustainable, but we think that we need the detail to have confidence to move forward,” Cooper said. A remaining question is whether the study will be conducted by the coalition members, or whether they should formalize the two-county rail authority first and let it do the s t u ^ . Rogers said he wants assurances that the authority’s powers would be limited at first to just doing the study. He said the infrastructure and development subcommittee of the Livingston County board will take up the question in January. It’s scheduled to meet Jan. 28. 1 A5 / THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2 0 0 7 Share your news at 810-844-2000 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail;news@livingstoncommunitynews.com P Scrapbook, A6 Calendar, A7 Volunteers & Achievers, A7 Property sales map, A8 L V NGSTON L FE RICK FITZGERALD The Livingston Community News A country that marks holy days What a country. It’s one of those phrases that can be said with an exclamation point in praise of one of the many wonderful things about the United States of America. Or it can be said with a tone of disgust and a roll of the eyes to express frustration with the all-too-prevalent, bUnders-on American view of life. It’s a phrase one of my Ann Arbor News colleagues and I often use to start or end a conversation as we talk about world events, presidential candidates or our differing religions. Both of us are proud American citizens. He was born in Lebanon and has lived in at least three different U.S. states. I was born in Michigan and have never lived anywhere else. He’s a Muslim. I’m a Christian. I’ve been thinking about that phrase - “what a country” - a lot lately as I’ve tried to process this year’s version of the debate over saying “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas” as this time of year’s seasonal greeting. You can say it with an exclamation point, as in, “What a country! Isn’t it great that we can debate this issue freely and not be told what to say?” Or you can say it with that tone of disgust in your voice, as in, “What a country. Can you believe this is a topic of national debate?” The battle between the Merry Christmas and the Happy Holidays camps has made its way into yard signs imploring us to put the Christ back in Christmas. It was the topic of conversation the other night during a small gathering of friends and it was the topic of a brief commentary by our pastor’s wife on a Sunday morning during Advent. I’m not one who feels slighted by someone who wishes me “Happy Holidays.” I’m just glad people remember to wish me anything at this time of year. In the fast-paced society we live in, far too many of us just don’t seem to have time for the pleasantries of an encounter. Many among us believe that wishing someone “Happy Holidays” is a politically correct cop-out. Using that phrase, they might argue, means we have succumbed to the liberal-Democratic notion that speech must be so bland as to not offend the one person in a million who would be uncomfortable with the phrase. We are a majority-Christian nation, they argue, and we should not be bashful about proclaiming our faith. Let the “Merry Christmases” flow. But, as someone reminded me the other day, at least half of the “Happy Holidays” phrase has its roots in the Middle English word “holidai,” which means holy day. Is it so bad if, instead of being specific with a wish of “Merry Christmas,” we are a little more inclusive with a seasonal greeting of “Happy Holidays? Especially this week. With Christmas, Hanukkah, St. Lucia Day, Id al-Adha, and the winter solstice all behind us. New Year’s Day still lying ahead by a few days and being smack in the middle of the seven days of Kwanzaa, I wish everyone a Happy Holidays. What a country! Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached at rfitzgerald@ living5toncommunitynews.com or 810-844-2004. Serving up Polish tradition Howell's Copper Pickle offers comfort foods, fresh ingredients BY LAURIE HUMPHREY The Livingston Community News amily business” is more I than two words in the dictionary for Roy and Bobbie Fox, owners of I The Copper Pickle in B downtown Howell. For them, the “family business” represents three generations of shop employees, it explains how they interact with customers, it is the ability to elicit childhood memories for some Polish customers, it defines the menu which is based on family recipes, and it embodies the specialty meals meant to bring families together. Yet, what it all comes down to, according to Bobbie Fox, 59, is “fresh food and a friendly atmosphere.” “Our food has such good ingredients it creates these endorphins,” she says. “People leave with a satisfied feeling and a boost of energy.” Gertrude Fox, the 92-year-old family matriarch, taught her son Roy, 58, how to cook traditional Polish food - potato pancakes, cabbage rolls (Golabki,) sauerkraut and polish sausage - among her favorites. She learned from her mother, a Polish native, who learned from her mother. “Some of these recipes date back to the ’40s,” says Gertrude Fox. Though she fives independently in Florida, she does make time to visit Livingston County regularly, up to 24 weeks each year. And when she does, she works in the kitchen. “We only work her seven days a week,” jokes Roy Fox, dropping in and out of the conversation to help the steady stream of Saturday morning customers. “But if there were eight days in a week. I’d work her eight.” “I’m a workaholic,” Gertrude Fox admits, “just like Roy,” who brings his mom to work at 7:30 a.m. and takes her home to Brighton around 4 p.m. “She just fits in here like a glove,” says her daughter-in-law. According to Bobbie Fox, “Grandma” made such an impression on the shop’s regulars during her first visit, that “they gave her a going-away party. But she (Gertrude) did not have to make the food for that,” Bobbie Fox jokes. Gertrude Fox started her food service career in Chicago at Swanson’s Catering Service during the 1940s. Opened by her sister and brother-in-law, “it was all family working there, and all family recipes that were used.” Roy and Bobbie Fox also got their start in Chicago. Between the three Foxes, customers of The Copper Pickle benefit from more than 100 years in food service, including tips passed on to Roy and Bobbie from his mom. “She taught me how to keep lettuce crisp, how to make deli trays, and how to decorate a salad,” says Bobbie Fox. What she may be most-well known for in Livingston County however, is her cheesecake. Unwilling to explain the ingredients, claiming family secrecy, Gertrude Fox did say “it’s good.” Cheesecakes at The Copper Pickle do not rely on sugar for sweetness, using only \ of a cup of sugar between the crust and filling. It is the other ingredients that Bobbie Fox relies on, choosing what she believes to be the best ingredients for PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The Copper Pickle Deli co-owner Roy Fox helps his mother, Gertrude Fox package a cheesecake. The 92-year-old family matriarch says she taught her son how to cook traditional Polish food. Richard Kierpaul of Genoa Township, a regular Copper Pickle Deli customer, talks with co-owner Bobbie Fox as he enjoys a cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll on a Saturday morning. A family-run business in downtown Howell, The Copper Pickle Deli, is right on Grand River Avenue. In a view down the store's center is an old Toledo Electric, "no-springs, honest weight" scale, according to Gertrude Fox. “Our bread is a top-seller,” says Bobbie Fox, who received training from David Rensi, former owner of Anjou Bakery in Brighton. When Rensi became head chef at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, Fox bought Rensi’s recipes and equipment. “I’m very proud to make his bread for him,” she says. Homemade bread is a staple during The Copper Pickle’s Monthly Polish Dinners, as is the Polish Dill Pickle Soup. “Everything here complements something else,” says Bobbie Fox. “The breads compleher 10-inch, 6-pound delicacies. “A lot of cheesecakes are also whipped with air. Ours are not,” Bobbie Fox says. The Copper Pickle has also earned a name for itself with its bread, according to Bobbie Fox. Richard Kierpaul, of Genoa Township, buys bread at least three times each week, and he often picks up loaves for other family members. “Not only do they have the best corned beef in town, they have the best bread, period! It’s similar to the bread baked in my family’s bakery in Poland,” he says. The Copper Pickle ■ What: A deli, restaurant, bakery and full-service catering service. ■ Where: 119 W. Grand River Ave., downtown Howell. ■ When: Opened in August 2002. ■ Owners: Roy and Bobbie Fox of Brighton. ■ Why Howell: "We felt it would be a good addition to this beautiful downtown area," says Roy Fox. ■ Best sellers: Reuben sandwich. The Copper Pickle sandwich (their version of The Reuben,) The Smoking Gobbler sandwich, fresh breads and cheesecakes. ■ Employees: Fox family members, Roy and Bobbie, ("Grandma") Gertrude, sons Roy Jr. and Randy, and nonrelated family member Kathy Rourke. ■ Future goals: No current plan for expansion. "If we can make people happy here, we'll stay right here," says Bobbie Fox. ■ Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. ■ Phone: 517-540-9920. ment the flavors of the meats, the soups complement the sandwiches, even the homemade coleslaw and dressings complement the breads.” Bobbie and Roy Fox reach out to customers, regularly sitting with them and talMng over a cup of coffee. It’s just like sitting in family member’s kitchen, says Bobbie Fox. Laurie Humphrey can be reached at Ihumphrey@living5toncommunitynew5. com or 810-844-2003. Livingston Christian Schools goes from renting to buying JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Second-graders Zachary Betcherm, left, and Jacob Oginski enjoy lunchtime in the Livingston Christian Schoois cafeteria. Purchasing the former St. M ary Cathoiic Schooi in Pinckney has aiiowed the school to offer a hot lunch program. Building will allow group to include 12th grade next year BY LEANNE SM ITH The Livingston Community News Livingston Christian Schools seems to have finally foimd a permanent home, and a capital campaign launched in November could make sure it stays there. The nondenominational, Bible-based private school is purchasing the building it leased from St. Mary Catholic School at Pearl and Hamburg streets in Pinckney in 2006 for $1.3 million and has embarked on an ambitious effort to raise $2 million to fund the purchase and needed building improvements. The effort won’t be easy in these economic times, school officials admit. But they are buoyed, they said, by the belief that God has put them where they’re supposed to be. “We can be sure we have a place of our own and that we’re not dependent on someone else as to whether or not we have someplace to hold school each year,” said Principal Ted Nast. ‘The only way we can control the future of our school is to own our own building.” Livingston Christian Schools started in 1986 as an offshoot of the Howell Nazarene Church. It severed its ties with the church in 2004 but remained in a building there until both the church and the school needed more space. The schools leased the 26,247-square-foot former Catholic school first because officials said they didn’t want to commit to buying the building until they were sure families would follow them from their more centrally located spot in Howell. “We took a hit,” Nast said. “About 25 families left because of the distance, but we’ve picked up new families from this area.” Livingston Christian Schools is certified through the Association for Christian Schools International and North Central Association of SEE SCHOOL, A6 A 6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , D E C E M B E R 28, 2007 Fun basement fulfills sixth-grader's wish KaLi Orhandoni undergoing radiation treatments BY LISA CAROLIN The Livingston Community News Her wish began when 11- year-old KaLi Orhandoni, a sixth-grader at Hartland’s Farms Intermediate School, was at a friend’s slumber party. “Her basement was so much fun that I thought maybe it would be fun to have my own place where I could watch movies with friends and just hang out playing pool, foosball, and maybe have a Wii,” says KaLi. KaLi has an arteriovemous malformation in her brain, which was discovered when she was 9. She has received radiation but is not a candidate for surgery. She was ac-’ cepted to have a wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and spent some time deciding what to wish for. “I also had a wish to travel to Costa Rica,” says KaLi. “After praying on it, I had a dream. I really felt it was God answering my prayers and it was to have the basement finished. I love being around my LETTER Bless you all for your support Dec. 3, was the worst day of our lives. The roads were icy and accidents were abounding, forcing my daughter, Kim, to take a different route to Ann Arbor. She was doing me a favor. My and my wife’s anniversary of 23 years was Dec. 1. We were leaving for a two-day trip right after work. Kim left earlier than normal to drop my wife, Stephanie, at Sears where we both work. What happened next rocked our world, the unthinkable. Kim slid on black ice, causing her car to slide sideways into the path of an oncoming car and killing my wife, cutting short the life of Dan and Kim’s mother. What happened next was overwhelming. In our time of need the community came through. I want to thank everyone. The hospital staff at the University of Michigan Medical Center was outstanding. They got us everything we needed, let more people into my daughter’s room and also contacted my son, Dan, at work in Traverse City. Dan is a member of the Putnam Township Fire Department. His chief sent two firefighters to meet him and drive him back to the hospital. The outpouring of support is unbelievable. Kim had to spend a day and a half in the hospital, making it hard to cook or take care of everyday things. Food started showing up Monday night and is still coming. Since then I have cooked only one meal. Pinckney Pub and Grill sent over pizzas twice. Our family has not only cleaned our house but also put up the Christmas decorations, the tree, and wrapped the presents. At the funeral Dan’s friends at the fire department served as pallbearers. They, along with Pinckney police, led the procession to the cemetery. We are so blessed with friends, family and community. Words cannot express our gratitude. What I am trying to say is “thank you” to everyone. This was a sad day in a lot of people’s lives; Stephanie touched so many people and will be missed greatly. Please feel free to call. I know it is awkward and people don’t know what to say. Just call and say hi. It helps. We are so grateful to all who have and will continue to be there for us in our time of need. Again, thank you and bless all. Tom Shay, Dan Shay, Kim Shay, Pinckney COURTESY, KAREN ORHANDONI Make-A-Wish recipient KaLi Orhandoni, far right, shows the sign she made to show her appreciation to outreach group volunteers Craig Zampa, Steve James, Geoff Caddell, Gary Fiyalko, builder and foreman of this wish-granting team and electrician Chris Mavin. Her brother Zack is pictured on the left. family but would love to have a place to hang out.” KaLi’s mom, Karen Orhandoni, said an injury and an outreach group called Through the River had been bringing the family meals all summer. When they heard about KaLi, members of the group volunteered to help. “My brother framed our whole basement with help from my cousin, George Pater, and volunteers from Through the River did all the electrical and drywall work to finish our basement,” says Karen Orhandoni. “It’s an incredible story because they don’t even know us.” KaLi and her mom want to have a celebration in their new basement and invite all the people who helped build it along with their families. KaLi is thrilled with what they’ve been able to do. “I can’t believe I am going to have a finished basement with awesome accessories!” she says. KaLi and some friends were scheduled to go shopping for her basement wish list on Dec. 22. As for KaLi’s prognosis, her mom says they’re waiting to see if the radiation helps. “We love to really watch her live life, and we really are not advised to set many limits,” says Karen Orhandoni. KaLi will have her next procedure to check the status of her condition in February. Lisa Carotin can be reached at lcarolin@ livingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2010. COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK Submit your photos Send your photos 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 COURTESY: PEGGY KRAMER Hamburg United Select Boys U11 soccer team took 1st place in the fall session of the WSSL (Western Suburban Soccer League.) The team is as follows: (front row) Matthew Alex, Alex Theis, Michael Schmidt, Bailey Calkins, Dane Thelen, Matthew Lubben; (second row) Kyle Gonos, Tyler Allain, David Papaj, Mike Hassa, Austin Rieger, Mitchell LeVasseur, and Chance Kramer; (third row) Assistant Coach Frank Alex, Coach Don Lees, and Assistant Coach Ken Rieger. Missing from the picture is Nick Romano. St. Mary Catholic School teacher Julie Haberl, standing, led the Pinckney school's fourth- and fifth-graders as they joined the parish's music ensemble in the recording of a Christmas spoken word and music collection called "A Christmas Cantata."The cantata tells the Christmas story from the Annunciation to Epiphany in Bible verse and music. The CD sells for $15. Call Carol Rakowski at 810-923- 6776 to order. They also are available at Our Lady of Grace bookstore at Domino Farms near Ann Arbor. Proceeds from the CD sales will be used to maintain and repair St. Mary's musical instruments. COURTESY. ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL COURTESY.TOM KAHL The '94 Kensington Valley Renegades Bantam A Hockey team recently went to Saint Clair Shores to participate in the Regional Qualifying Silver Stick Hockey Tournament. The team won the tournament by defeating the Troy Sting in the championship game 2-1. The team is now headed to the International Silver Stick Tournament to be held in Newmarket, Ontario Jan. 17-20. The members of the team are: (Front row:) Zach Leicht; Ryan Betz; Jake Taiariol; Connor Webb. (Second row:) Tony Orr; Bobby Schumacher; Mitch Kahl; Tyler VanNorman; Connor Jaggi; Jared Vincek; Connor Enright. (Third row:) PJ Krystyniak; Tommy Kivisto; Scott Schueneman; Garrett Cebalt; Tyler VanAcker; Keith Keranen. (Back row:) Assistant coaches Mike Vincek; Mike Cebalt; Eric VanAcker; Mick Enright; Head coach Brian VanNorman.The'94 Kensington Valley Renegades Bantam A hockey team is comprised of 13-year-olds from the surrounding communities of Brighton, Hartland, Howell, South Lyon, Grand Blanc and Clarkston. ^ r a n c f O ^ i u e r Brad Rondeau (810) 225-TEETH (8338) 7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 295, Brighton In the Livingston Centre, next to B.A.C. SALES. SERVICE, RENTALS & REPAIRS * • Lift Chairs • Scooters J • Walkers • Aids for Daily x- Living • And Much More! jL if t Chairs starting at $549 Pride Scooters Starting at $899 2327012-01 * ♦ 'H- * If ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MASTERS Mesku. Suppiv 6480 Grand River, Brighton ( across from Bordine’s) 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 6 - 9 9 8 9 " O ' COURTESY, LIVINGSTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Students Kara Miller and Joshua Campbell make additions to fundraising cans during a recent kickoff of a capital campaign at the Livingston Christian Schools. The organization has decided to buy the facility it has been leasing in Pinckney. SCHOOL FRO M A5 Christian school goes from leasing to buying Colleges and Schools. Its Stas' of 25 ofiers preschool through 11th grade this year to about 167 students representing denominations from more than 30 area churches. Buying this building ensures that the school can add 12th grade next year, officials said. “That’s great,” said freshman Kimberly White, 15, of Brighton. “It’s nice to know this will be our school and it will always be here and I’ll be able to graduate from here.” Buying the building also gives the school its first opportunity to serve hot lunches in a cafeteria. Students also have a full gym, expanded art room and media center, 13 classrooms and room to grow. A similar new school would have cost $7 million to $8 million to build, Nast said. Tuition makes up about 80 percent of the school’s budget. The rest comes from fundraisers, such as an auction and golf outing. “We know we have to look outside our doors for help with a capital campaign,” said Cyndi Miller, LCS board member and parent of two. “We’re looking for people who believe in Christian education and want to join forces with us.” The school’s board has hired a company that helps nonprofit groups raise money and it has applied for grants. Anyone wishing to help or hear a presentation on the campaign is asked to call the school at 734-878-9818. Leanne Smith can be reached at lsmith@ llvtngstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2011. WANTED!! Gently Used & Newer Fnrniinre: Sofas. Love Seats, Recllners, Bedrooms, Dressers, Oak Dining Room Sets, Etc... SPECIAL 10% OFF Any one item with this ad Expires 12/31/07 ONSIGNMENT^ rhf! Area's Largest Resale Shop - 2 locations to serve you!--------------------- 8077 Grand R i\r r , Brighton (Next la Meier Flowerland) .5589 E. M-36 f/ ChiLson Rd. iin the Hamburg Village Plazal (8I0J 231-1155 (810) 229-0379 C o ftfiig nm en ts a c c e p te d .Mo n d a y th ro u g h S a tu r d a y u n t il 5 p .tn . Brightoti Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:30-6, Wed. 'til 7, Sat. 9-6, .Sun. 11-5 Hamburg Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:30-6, Wed. 'til 7, Sun. 11-5 2327I11-01 PUBLIC NOTICE 2008 HOWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE The Howell Township Board will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of January, May. July and December at 7:00 p.ni. at the Howell Township Hall, 3.525 Byron Road. Howell Michigan 48855, (517) .546-2817. January 7 & 28 Febmary 11 & 25 March 10&24 April 14 & 28 May 12 June 9 & 23 July 21 ■August 11 & 25 September 8 & 22 October 13 & 27 November 10 & 24 December 15 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the 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 of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 10 days notice to the Howell Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Howell Town.ship Board by writing or calling the following: Township Cierk. 3525 Byron Road. Howell. MI 48855, (517) .546-2817, A copy of this notice is on tile in the office of the clerk Carolyn Eaton Howell Township Clerk ttsssis oi 1 "You asked for it— Cottman delivered! ' TBerrrrvy Brrseddtthliei w HaOoffameQuertBfteck cs@«! TOTAL AutxtCare 10"^0FF i ANYGENERAL REPAIR (MAXIMUM DISCOUNT $100) One coupon per customer, not valid with other offers. At Howell locotion only. Must present coupon ot time of vehicle drop off. Expires 12/31/07. *29.95 most can" TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANBE Filter and Specialty Fluids EXTRA One coupon per customer, not volki with other offers. At Howell locotion only. Must present coupon at time of vehicle drop off. Expires 12/31/07. HOWELL • 517-546-8770 • ASK FOR KERMIT! 2849 East Grand River (1 1/4 mites west of Latson Rd.) FOR FREE AnER-HOURS EMERGENCY TOWING CALL 1-866-COTTMAN * OPEN M-F 8 TO 6. SAT 8 T 0 1 'CALL CENTER FOR DETAILS. 2 2 7 V 8 l5 -m THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 A 7 COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY MONDAY DEC. 28 DEC. 31 WINTER DAY CAMP 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Farm Learning Center, Kensington Metropark. For children ages 8 to 13, includes introduction to animals, animal grooming, pen cleaning and egg collection, along with hayride or sleighride. Fee: $25. Registration: 800-477-3178. WEBKINZ 1-3 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. Ages 7 and up, bring yourWebkinz. Sign up for half hour time slot. Registration: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. MAMMALS IN WINTER 2 p.m.. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Learn how mammals cope with winter. Fee: $2 per person. Registration: 800-477-3178. FISH FRY KARAOKE 5-8 p.m. fish fry, 9 p.m.-l a.m. karaoke, American Legion Post No. 141,3255 W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-2534. NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA 8 p.m. doors open, Howell Elks Lodge, 2830 E. Grand River, Howell.Tribute Impersonator provided by Timeless Music Productions with songs from Barry Manilow, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin.Tickets: $50 per couple can be purchased at the Howell Elks Lodge. Reservations: 517-546-4941 or 517-202-3486. NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 8 p.m. American Legion Post No. 141,3265 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Featuring "Stool Time Fools." Cost: $ 15 per person, $25 per couple. Details: 517-546-2534. TUESDAY JAN. 1 SATURDAY DEC. 29 ^ DEER HISTORY |V 2 p.m.. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Ages 6 and over learn about white-tail deer. Cost: $2. Registration: 800-477-3178. ANNIVERSARY 8 p.m. The Opera House, 123 IW. Grand River Ave., Howell. Fundraiser for the Livingston Arts Council with all proceeds supporting The Opera House. Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, photographer, dancing. Cost: $85 per person; $75 opera house members. Reservations: 517-540-0065. CAMP FROSTY 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell. Day camp for kids K-5. Nature activities, crafts, games, wildlife park tours, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and sledding. Cost: $29 per day; $24 siblings. Reservations: 517-546-0249 or www.howel I natu recenter.org. Runs through Jan 4. WEDNESDAY • 3-5 p.m. Open computer lab. Learn at your own pace. • 6-8 p.m. Writer's Workshop with Mike Ball. Grades 6-12. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 223. Fall-Winter session: Jan. 3, Jan. 17, Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. BLOOD DRIVES • Today, Noon-5:45 p.m. American Legion, 9807 Whitewood, Pinckney. • Jan. 5,10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Preview Properties, 130 W. Grand River, Brighton. • Jan. 10, Noon-5:45 p.m.VFW Post, 10590 E. Grand River, Brighton. Details: 517-546-0326. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. help session, 7 p.m. meeting. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1041 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.Topic: "Treasures located in farmers outhouses - the last place to look for genealogical information." Details: 810-227-7745. SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. 5t. George Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main 5t. (corner of 4th St.), Brighton. Mental health support group. Details: 810-227-6821 or www.recoveryinc. com. Thursdays. Howell. Used books, movies, 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. TUESDAY 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 Webb St., Gregory. Friends of Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: 734-498-3609. THURSDAY JAN 10 JAN. 8 BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-5 p.m.W.J.Maxey Boys Training School, main lobby, 9036 E.M-36, Whitmore Lake.The American Red Cross is in need of blood.The Training School is asking their staff, as well as the community to help. Walk-ins are welcome. Details: Gail Osborne 734-449-3115 or osborneg® michigan.gov to schedule an appointment. JAN. 2 SUNDAY LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 Howell St., Pinckney. Pinckney-Putnam Friends of the Lakelands Trail meeting. Details: mjc@cnc-connect.com. THURSDAY FRIDAY STORY TIME 11 a.m., Pinckney Community JAN. 4 Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Family story time — open to children of all ages. Details: 734-878-3888 or www. No listings. pinckneylibrary.org. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Jan. at 1 p.m. SATURDAY WEDNESDAY JAN. 5 JAN. 9 DEC. 30 JAN. 3 WILDLIFE SURVIVAL 2 p.m.. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Ages 6 and over learn how animals cope in winter. Cost: $2. Registration required: 800- ► 477-3178. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Brighton District Library, 100 Library Road, Brighton. • 10:30 a.m.-Noon Bright Start Playgroup. Ages infants-23 months. Bond with baby through books, music and play. BIRD COUNT 8 a.m. Nature Center, Kensington Metropark. Bring binoculars. Details: 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's auditions for Willy Wonka Jr. Ages 8-18. Details; 810- 632-5349. LIBRARY SALE Noon-4 p.m., Howell Carnegie District Library, lower level. 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. Wednesdoys and Thursdays through April 30. 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. PINCKNEY PURLERS Noon, Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Details; 734-878-3888 or www. pinckneylibrary.org. Thursdays. 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. George Lutheran Parish House, 815 W. Main St. (corner o f 4th St.), Brighton. Mental health support group. Details: 810-227-6821 or www.recoveryinc. com. Thursdays. FRIDAY JAN. 11 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. ACHIEVERS 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. Clowning around leads to award Brandie Yambrosic, 16, of 'lyrone Township, has won the 2007 state 4-H Award for Performing Arts for her clowning project. She is a member of the Rangers 4-H Club. Ift Yambrosic started clown- ^ ing when the Rangers added the activity to its list of projects in 2005. Clowning, she said, has helped her win the confidence of smaller children and learn when not to ^ approach children who may be afraid of clowns. She has been a member of the Rangers for six years and also has completed projects in sewing, cake decorating and crafts. Summerfest wins statewide honor The 2007 Brighton Summerfest has received second place in the Michigan Festivals and Events Association’s “Best Festival-Event Promotional Piece category. The group received its award in November at the 15th annual Michigan Festival and Events Conference in Kalamazoo. Brandie Yambrosic, left, won the 2007 State 4-H Award for performing arts. Livingston County Commissioner Steve Williams, right, presented her with a certificate marking this achievement at a recent County Board of Commissioners meeting. COURTESY. RANGERS 4-H CLUB VOLUNTEERS This listing o f volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. HELP HOMELESS The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care is sponsoring a one-day event called the "Community Connect" Jan. 26, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in righton. The event will help the homeless and others in need to get information on such services as housing assistance, health screenings, food and clothing. Help is needed to greet, provide directions, and to help guests find the right resources. Details: 810-494-3000 or email lcuway@lcunitedway.org. BLANKET MAKING The local chapter of Project Linus is holding their next blanket-making day Jan. 13 noon-4 p.m. Project Linus is a volunteer nonprofit organization with a mission to "provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer blanketeers." Details: 248-789-7040 or email howellproJectlinus@ excite.com. EX-OFFENDER MENTORS Forgotten Man Ministries is looking for people to serve as mentors for inmates at the Livingston County Jail. Details: 586- 212-0464 or email Jproos@Juno.com. GIFT SHOP The Brighton Hospital needs assistance in the gift shop. Details: 810-225- 2527 or e-mail nsjogren@ brightonhospital.org. OFFICE HELP The Meals on Wheels needs help with general office support; including filing, copying, answering phones and mailings. Apply 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 9525 E. Highland Road near Hartland (old Hartland High School, Room No. 11). CLIENT DRIVERS The Connection Youth Services needs help driving clients to necessary appointments. Details: 866- 440-7233 or e-mail vsmith. theconnection@comcast. net. SUPPORT DISABLED St. George Special Ministries needs help with their variety of events and programs, quarterly newsletter production, office work, and provide rides. Details: 810- 229-666, ext. 106 or e-mail specialmin@sbcglobal.net. MUSEUM HELP The Hamburg Historical Society needs people willing to file, clean and prepare museum displays or perform any other museum work. Details: 810-231-2863 oremail ers@htdconnect.com. BIG BROTHERS The Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Livingston County program needs adult mentors, especially Big Brothers, to be a friend, to listen and to share with boys and girls, ages 5-17, in need. Details: 51- 546-1140 or e-mail bbbslc@ismi.net. DRIVERS The American Cancer Society needs people to become a Road to Recovery driver. Road to Recovery is a service offered by the American Cancer Society in which volunteer drivers provide cancer patients transportation to and from their scheduled radiation or chemotherapy appointments. Details: 888- 635-9257 or e-mail laura. seyfried@cancer.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. LOCAL MEETINGS WEDNESDAY JAN. 2 HAMBURG TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 7:30 p.m.Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg Township. Details: 810-231-1000 or www. hamburg.mi.us. First and third Wednesdays. THURSDAY JAN. 3 MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. Marion Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-1588. Second and fourth Thursdays. 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 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. 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: 800-477-3178. m RUSH HOUR 3 i 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 9:30 PGl 3 S MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER ^ EMPORIUM 1:153:155:157:159:150 BEE MOVIE 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00 PG THE GAME PLAN ,IM 5 3:10 6:45 9:10 PG $1.50 AFTER 6ph SUNtoTHURS $1.75 FRI and SAT AFTER 6pm America s Original Comedy lomm - 8pm - All tlx $5 Thurs. - 8pm Fri. & Sat.- 8 & 10:30pm Fri. & Sat. 8 pm shows are non-smohing Comic Standing" jw R Deeember if iS i9 S h o w t i m e s 1 ^ . dptdtle 734- 990-9080 vuwvu.a a c om e d y .c om To Community News: Please publish the following notice for public hearing on Friday. December 28, 2007 PUTNAM TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Putnam Township Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting at the Putnam Township Hall Annex, 122 5. Howell St.. Pinckney. ML, on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:IX) PM regarding the following: 1) To hear a request for a variance in RID Zoning for an accessory structure. 1. Relief from Chapter 19. Article 2. Section 17: maximum building height. 2. Relief from Chapter 19. Article 6, Section 5.1: rear yard setback. ,1. Relief from Chapter 2.1. Section 6. B: application of setback lines. 4. Relief from Chapter 26. Section 12.A. 1: gross floor area. Location: I 1330 Sunset Owner: Charles Repholz Tax ID: 14-32-202-113 2) To hear a request foi' a variance in R1 AAA zoning for an accessory structure. 1. Relief from Chapter 19. Article 6. Section 53: Side yard setback. Location: 3235 W. M36 Owner: Kim Slocum Tax ID: 14-21-200-006 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2371229-01 A8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 Livingston County property sales Property sold recently throughout the county; BY THE NUMBERS Brighton City 507 2nd St., N; $200,000. Brighton Township 5298 Ethel St.; $90,000. 2867 Hacker Road, S; $159,000. 5907 High Pointe Court; $241,000. 3010 Hunter Road; $147,000. 10486 Huron Place; $257,500. 10486 Huron Place; $250,000. 3415 Oak Knoll Drive; $242,000. Cohoctah Township 6216 Lake St.; $75,000. Conway Township 7980 Gregory Road, N; $253,502. 6737 Lovejoy Road; $122,325. 9609 Marsh Road, N; $165,750. 7386 Rustic Way Drive; $213,848. Deerfield Township 11493 Koth Drive; $134,254. Fowlerviile Village 529 East St.; $139,000. 722 Pinegate Drive; $152,000. Genoa Township 2110 Claiborne Court; $244,575. 3544 Crystal Valley Drive; $300,900. 2511 Fishbeck Road; $137,434. 4057 Highcrest Drive; $383,000. 6070 Sundance Trail; $328,015. Green Oak Township 8857 Bonaventure Drive; $410,000. 10601 Cliffview Drive; $210,000. 8370 Evergreen Road; $280,000. 10055 Fernbrook Drive; $500,000. 6330 Meyer Ave.; $206,000. 8938 Stoney Creek Drive; $1,300,000. 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. 8864 Whitmore Lake Road; $287,000. 10521 Hickory; $300,000. $203,000. $112,315. 2019 Darwin Road; $242,250. 8299 Kimble; $192,000. 2080 Halfway Drive; 7409 Longworth Drive; Handy Township Hamburg Township $25,500. $205,550. 1255 Cedar Road, N; 7143 Autumn Wood Drive; 10521 Hickory; $390,000. 2654 Signature Circle; $246,724. 8620 Rifle River Drive; $144,553. Hartland Township 1669 Chelsea Circle; $169,413. 1605 Moonlight Drive; $284,000. 11404 Norway Drive; $251,000. 1409 Remsing St.; $197,000. 1714 Shoreline Drive; $189,180. Howell City 1830 Bainsbridge St.; $260,000. 1818 Gilmore St.; $246,000. 415 Jewett; $129,900. 498 Kimball St.; $260,000. 713 Spring; $176,686. 1761 Town Commons Drive; $298,000. Howell Township 3401 Kneeland Circle; $112,500. Iosco Township 10260 Roberts Road; $139,996. Marion Township 128 Brighton Road; $212,804. 792 Glenlivett Road; $190,756. 54 Newberry Lane; $193,000. 74 Sedum; $217,000 Oceola Township 5118 Clyde Road, E; $240,244. 2467 Hickory Circle Drive; $185,000. 309 Lakeshore Point Drive; $277,500. 4311 Lotus Court; $340,000. 4770 Mack Road; $112,500. Pinckney Village 283 Brentwood St.; $153,000. 441 Haze; $130,000. Putnam Township 4303 Emu Drive; $268,000. 6025 Pinckney Road; $181,079. Tyrone Township 12481 Center Road; $300,553. 6080 Denton Hill Road; $65,000. 11393 Germany Road; $160,420. 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To schedule an appointment with one of our physicians, call (888) DMC-2500. 1 2 0 0 6 ^ ( n > e tm r s Highest Honorss: Recognition of Excellence Award PMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital 1 William Carls Drive • Commerce, Michigan • 248-937-3300 • www.hvsh.org Af Commerce & Commerce in Commerce "HE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 8 , 2 0 0 7 Share your news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com > - Athlete of the week: J.P. Carron, B2 Recreation calendar, B2 oSPORTS i n 'VTnr Ready to roll: In-line season set to begin January launches new season for Howell, Hartland and Brighton teams JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton senior Joe Edge prepares to deflect a pass past goalie Erik King during a recent in-line hockey practice at the Total Sports Complex in Wixom. BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Brighton High School in-line hockey coach Joe Leugers didn’t like what he saw from his Bulldogs at a practice earlier this month. “Where’s the speed? Where’s the speed? That was terrible,” Leugers said as his Bulldogs worked on a 3-on-2 passing drill the length of the rink at the Total Sports Complex in Wixom. M oments later, he was back at it, demanding more precision. “Settle it down,” he yelled. “You are chasing the puck too much.” Leugers has high expectations this season. The SEE HOCKEY, B2 Playing motivates Hartland junior to improve his GPA Getting grades up will allow him to play this winter BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Playing in-line hockey has had a profound impact on Eddie Merle’s life. In June, Merle’s gradepoint average was languishing, finishing below a 1.4 after his sophomore year at Hartland High School. “I was just lazy, hanging out with my friends and not studying,” Merlo admitted. Visit us online View more photos of Brighton in-line hockey at mlive.com/livingston communitynews But this fall, new Hartland in-line hockey coach Rick Creyts challenged Merlo to get his grades up or else give up hockey, the sport he’d been playing since he was 3. The message sunk in, SEE MERLO, B2 COLLEEN JENKINS, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Eddie Merlo, a junior at Hartland High School, took his coach's admonition seriously to improve academically. Getting his grades up will allow him to play in-line hockey this winter. 'It makes the team more interesting. We are like a family.' Nick Young, Hartland High School senior and swim team member PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Hartland freshman Dakota Swinton, left, who has cerebral palsy, says he loves swimming and plans to compete all four years. Hartland's Braden Harris, right, has been swimming for 10 years and Joined the Hartland program last season. Eagles coach Scott Teeters says Braden, who has Down syndrome, has had a big impact on helping his team bond together. Same swim team, many styles Hartland coach advocates for a more diverse group in the pool BY JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News Dakota Swinton and Braden Harris swim near one another in the lap pool inside the Hartland Aquatic Center. They’re working on their freestyle strokes at a Hartland varsity swim practice earlier this month, but with dramatically different styles. Swinton, 15, a freshman who has cerebral palsy, cuts through the water using all arms and little leg power. Harris, on the other hand, kicks wildly as he fights his way the length of the pool. His kicks are described by one teammate as a “hurricane” or an “explosion.” Harris, 17, has Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that sometimes causes physical or mental impairment. Hartland boys swim coach Scott Teeters has opened his program to both boys despite their limitations. Teeters, who works with special needs students in the Southfield Public Schools, once spent three years in Africa working with disadvantaged children. “Being that I have a special education background. I’m an advocate for those kids,” he says. “It’s one thing to talk about inclusion. It’s another thing to have it.” Teeters believes their addition has helped foster a special bond few teams achieve. Harris’ mom, Artie Harris, says she has seen the impact. “You can see that they are a team. They take of each other,” she says. “They take care of their own.” Hartland senior Nick Young says the addition of Harris and Swinton has “made the team more interesting.” “We are like a family,” he says. The disabilities of Swinton and Harris couldn’t be more different, Teeters says, but their needs are the same as every other teenager. “They just want to hang out, be one of the guys,” he says. Making an impact Harris walks out of the locker room carrying his flippers. He has limited communication skills but the smile on his face shares his feelings: He can’t wait to get back in the water. He swam with Special Olympics in the past but doesn’t get any special treatment from Teeters. Harris has made marked improvement in the water since joining the team last year - he’s already dropped 11 seconds from his 50-yard freestyle - but Teeters swears it’s his other swimmers who benefit most from the arrangement. “They took him in, and they didn’t baby him. They don’t treat him special,” Teeter says. “To watch that kid grow and the other kids grow, that’s been great.” Teammates say whenever they see Harris in school, he’s quiet, walking with his head down. Hartland senior Blake Lohmeier says Harris’ true personality comes out when he’s at practice. “He’s always looking up. His posture has really improved,” 'Being that I have a special education background, I'm an advocate for those kids. It's one thing to talk about inclusion. It's another thing to have it.' Scott Teeters, Hartland swim coach Above, Hartland's Braden Harris swims the freestyle during a recent practice. He has dropped 12 seconds from his 50-yard freestyle since he Joined the Eagles last season. At right, Hartland freshman Dakota Swinton swims the freestyle at the Hartland pool. Swinton, who has cerebral palsy, has never played a school sport until Hartland swim coach Scott Teeters asked him to Join. Young adds. Young calls Harris an “inspiration.” “’We see him working really hard,” senior Phil Gubert says. “He wants to be just like us. He fits in.” Artie Harris says her son, who has a twin named Ben, has grown more independent. “He’s a very strong swimmer,” she says. “There weren’t concerns about him withstanding practice. The concern is, you always have in the back of your mind, you wonder if they will be treated well. SEE SWIM,B2 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 PHOTOSJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton in-line hockey coach Joe Leugers talks to his team during a recent practice at Total Sports in Wixom. Leugers has 10 seniors who hope to end their careers with a bang this season, which starts in January. Below, Brighton senior defenseman Devin O'Halloran, left, and forward Anthony Heath face o ff during practice. HOCKEY FROM B1 Varsity play begins in January been playing together for at least four years. The official varsity season at Total Sports begins the first week of January. Hartland (3-6-1) and Howell (5-5-1) tuned up for the season by playing in a fall session, while Brighton didn’t. Here’s a preview: Brighton Bulldogs Key players: Devin O’Halloran (sr. defenseman), Anthony Heath (sr. forward), Joe Edge (sr. F), Dan Berlucchi (sr. D), Alex Pechanko (sr. D), Erik King (sr. goalie). Comment: The Bulldogs (4-7 last winter) will rely on their camaraderie and chemistry to make a run for a title. “We’ve got a great chance to be contenders,” Leugers said. “They play hard. They know where everybody is and know what the others’ strengths and weaknesses are. They feed off each other.” Hartland Eagles Key players: Chris Creyts (sr. F), Will Combs (sr. F), Jeff Miller (sr. F), Kyle Tremel (jr. D), Ryan Cotton (fr. D), Eddie Merlo (jr. D). Comment: New coach Rick Creyts, an assistant the past three years, said this is the strongest team Hartland’s had in four years. Cotton led the Eagles with 13 goals and three assists in the fall session. John Ruterbusch will start in goal for the second straight session. “We’ve got a stronger defense, and we’ve got a lot more passing on the forward side,” Creyts said. Howell Highlanders Key players: Chris Dunlop (sr. D), Daniel Dziadzio (sr. D), Jake Kanzlerz (sr. F). Comment: After losing in the playoff finals in the 2007 winter league, the Highlanders were third in the fall league behind Plymouth Salem and Plymouth High School. Coach Bruce Dziadzio said the Highlanders could contend again for a berth in the finals, thanks to a strong defense and solid goaltending with junior Tim Feskorn and Matt Orr splitting time. He’s training his team to pass better and crash the net for more rebounds. Daniel Dziadzio (10 goals and two assists) and Dunlop (five goals, five assists) had solid fall seasons. “We are looking to break out of an offensive slump and put the puck in the net a little more,” coach Dziadzio said. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@ Hvingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. MERLO FROM B1 Mom credits sport, coach for son's approach leading to a dramatic turnabout from Merlo. The Hartland junior is now a poster child for those who advocate that participation in athletics motivates students struggling in school. Although still ineligible to play until the new semester begins Jan. 28, Merlo can practice with the Eagles because his progress reports indicate he’s nearly doubled his GPA to a 2.6 this semester. Creyts said he has taken Merlo under his wing. “He’s a great turnaround story. He’s proud of it,” Creyts said. “I would go to bat for him any time. He’s a good kid.” His mom, Toni Merlo, credits Creyts and playing in-line hockey for changing her son’s outlook on school. “It has just helped out that he’s kept busy having to balance school and a sport, knowing there’s a higher expectation to hold better grades if he wants to continue playing,” Toni Merlo said. “Compared to last year, he’s made a bigger hike in his effort (in school) all around. It has changed his attitude. School is not boring any more.” Merlo said he does his homework first before practice. He said he would consider going to college if he can keep his grades up. “I’m proud of myself. I wasn’t sure I’d get that good of a grade point,” he said. Merlo played so well on defense during the fall season at Total Sports Complex in Wixom that Creyts named him an assistant captain for the official winter season. Creyts said Merlo had zero penalty minutes while playing aggressive, clean hockey in the fall. “He has really stepped up,” Creyts said. “He is working hard. It shows in his skills. It shows in his leadership. This is the first thing that has excited him. The other kids see it. He gets rewarded because he keeps improving.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. SWIM FROM B1 Swinton found a way to connect to sports That goes with any child. You want them to find a place and be comfortable. Once we saw him on the team, we knew this was the right place. He found it.” Finding a home Swinton has finally found a home, too. Born prematurely at just 3 pounds, 2 ounces, he suffered a brain hemorrhage at just 10 weeks old, damaging the motor control centers of his brain. Growing up, he would watch his younger brother play sports, wishing he could join, too. His mom. Dawn Rutledge, says Swinton always has been determined to succeed. P rm s 0 n t s ATHLETE OF THE WEEK J.P. Carron ■ School: Brighton High School. ■ Sports: Basketball, baseball. ■ Top sports moment: Helping the Bulldogs advance to the state semifinals in baseball last June. ■ This season: The senior guard is a sixth man in basketball. "I try to bring energy and fill in where I can," he says. ■ Hobby: Golf. ■ Favorite subject: Marketing. ■ School involvement: DECCA marketing club. ■ Athlete I admire: Detroit Pistons all-star guard Chauncey Billups. ■ Academics: 3.56 GPA. ■ Future: He will attend Michigan State University, possibly to study business. whether it meant getting rid of his walker as a child or learning to ride a bicycle, something doctors told him he’d never do because of a lack of balance. He mastered it three years ago. He’s dabbled in dodgeball and basketball and even managed a track team to stay connected to sports. Teeters met Swinton in the hall this fall and invited him to join workouts. Rutledge, who lives in Deerfield Township, says her son has since changed for the better. She says Swinton has gone from “video games to sports,” dedicating himself to practice every night after school and the weight room three times a week. “I’ve already noticed many different changes in his attitude, his physique,” she says. “It helps with the cerebral palsy. It’s giving him strength and balance he didn’t have before. “Like all teenage boys, they have that extra energy. He hasn’t had a whole lot of places to release that energy. This has been very good for him.” He plans on swimming all four years. “It’s pretty cool. I was not able to join a sport before. I was too slow,” he says. “It’s relaxing.” Jason Deegan can be reached at jdeegan@ iivingstoncommunitynews.com or at 810-844-2012. RECREATION CALENDAR EVENTS ■ Women's-only volleyball - Drop-ins are welcome for noncompetitive, non-league play at 7 p.m.Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Pinckney. Cost: $2. Details: Anita, 810-231-3326. HOWELL PARKS AND RECREATION 5 17-546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhoweii. org. ■ Drop-In basketball- Players 18-and-older can play 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays until May at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost:$3-$5. ■ Drop-In volleyball- Players 18-and-older can play 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 at local schools. Volunteer coaches needed. Cost: $45-$90. ■ 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.seicra.com or 810-299-4140. ■ Boys basketball leagues - Boys in grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 will practice once a week and participate in a game-like scrimmage Saturdays.Coshgrades 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. 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Jan., $900/mo w/fpl. 2bdrm apt $600/mo. 734-662-6133 ext. 124 Amazing View! Lakefront on Whitmore Lake, large 800sf 1 bdrm. Must Seel $695 inc heat! 449-1117 Apartment overlooking Verteran's Park - 1 bdrm, $550/mo. Year lease. Call 231-548-4274 forappt. AVAILABLE Clean 1 bdrm apt quiet area E. of Ypsi. No pets $475/mo. 734-455-2661 AVAIL NOW 2 bdrm close to EMU. $575 includes heat 8 water. 1 N. Summit 734-483-6082 AVAIL NOW Exceptional, 2 bdrm, clean, quiet, A/C laundfYr Ypsi. $595. No V. pets. 528-2163/482-1908 CHEAP 8 BEST Ceramic 8 Hardwood Any Vendor Payments LARGE 2 bdrm Special $749 Heat 8 Parking included N. Campus-Arboretum S 734-996-4992/ 734- 678-1239/248-763-1105 Close to EMU Large 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, faundrYf heat included. $700/mo. (734)482-4504. Efficiency, 3 bdrm, 2 bdrm apartments avail, now. All units in Ypsilanti. maurermanagement. com or 734-260-5968 EMU-Nice, clean 2 bdrm, $600-$650/mo. parking. 1 w/ utilities 495-0883 730-6927______________ EMU - Sunny, clean, quiet 2 bdrm. $575 includes heat 8 water. No smoking. Call (734) 476-2481. Historic bldg, 1 bdrm, hdwd firs, screen porch $500+ utilities. (231) 590-5556 Loft Apt. downtown Ypsi, 1 bdrm nearly new, $660. 734-485-8049 or email dave@ypsi.com Milan 1 bdrm apt - $500 +elec. includes appliances. Long or short term lease, g 734-439-4050. MILAN - Downtown 1 bdrm., appi 8 all util incl. $575. 734-461-1406 MILAN - One Bdrm Apt, 20 min from Ann Arbor. $550 plus security. Call 734-516-2849. Saline 1 + bdrm lower half of house, $850/mo. Avail Jani Great area, redone, 734-260-2672 2 bdrm near EMU large clean 8 quiet, all utils included except electric $800 mo, 734-439-8381 2 bdrm apt, N Summit St, walk to EMU campus, Free heat, laundry on site, private garage avail. $595/mo. (734) 717-2646 WEBSTER TWP-2 bdrm cottage, 2 bdrm apt, 3 bdrm house Country setting, 734-424-0708. WHITMORE LAKE-1 bdrm, heat, appliances, parking, no smoke/pets. $480.734-455-1487 Whitmore Lake- 2 bdrms, 1200 q. ft., washer/dryer, private parking, no pets, new paint, air, private entrance, dishwasher. $700. (734)645-0035. Apartment Unfurnished 2 bdrm w/large living area, free gas 8 electric, by EMU. $720. 459-3430 or 482-6942. Absolutely Clean, Quiet 1 bdrm, Ypsi area. New carpet/paint. $400+. No pet/smoke 734-645-4608 YPSI - Rooms, efficiencies 1-2-3-4 bdrm apts., houses. From $400/mo. Call 734-262-1627 W e're available 24/7 mlive.com/aanewsads B4 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LiVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 Commercial, Industrial and Retails-Rent New Oak Valley Office Center on Oak Valley Dr lOOOsf suite. Medical/ Professional Call John Bogdasarian 734-477-9400 PRIME COMMERCIAL RETAIL/OFFICE. Btwn Ann Arbor & Ypsi. 650- 3500 sq'. Norton Real Estate Co. 734-971-2750 2500 sq. ft. Retail/Office for sublet in Huron Village (Whole Foods Complex). (734)971-6410. Condominiums, Townhouse Co-op-Rental Aah! luxury living! newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $1135 Wont last! 734-754- 5296. viewtherental.com Ann Arbor 1 bdrm, multilevel, wood firs, washer/ dryer, deck. Pet ok. $695 -i-gas/elec. 517-522-8926 Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm lakefront townhome, w/pool, Geddes Lake Complex. Walk to N. Campus $1050 neg. 734-995-6887 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm townhouse, great view, rent w/option to buy $975. per month 734-972-4148 Ann Arbor Condo-Newer end unit. 1340sf. 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, garage. $1,450. 734-330-4696. Ann Arbor- Georgetown area (near mall) 2bdrm, 1 bath, garage. Avail now $900/mo. 352-262-9641. Ann Arbor/Ypsi 2 BDRM, A/C, laundry. Dishwasher Close to UM/EMU Mercy hospital$1200. sur pa@yahoo.com, (734)528-2449. 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 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 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 & 23, $850. 734-434-2362. AbsoluteSec. 8 Welcome 283 bdrm, full basement, near EMU campus, 734- 644-3375, 734-572-8680 YPSI - Avail now, 3 bdrm brick ranch, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $995/mo. I 734-972-8587 I Ypsi Twp - Remodeled I 2 bdrm, washer/dryer, I fenced yard and deck. I $725 mo. 734-930-0728 Residential Livingston-Rental Amazing 3 bedroom Ypsi home. Section 8 OK (734) 316-2895 Ann Arbor 1900sf+bsmt 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 2 car, $1400 -futilities. (734)686-4338. 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 Ann Arbor, 785 N. Maple apt #1. 3 bdrm avail now! $895-f utilities 734-426-8365 for appt 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. Beautiful 4 bdrm home in Moon Shadows Sub, Pinckney, 2500 sq, 2 1/2 bath on 1 acre. $1850 -f utils or lease w/ option. 734-277-6620 BRIGHTON Lake front home, 1400sf. 3 bdrm, 1 bath. All sports Round Lake. $900/mo. RENTEDim____________ WHITEWOOD LAKE 2 ranch homes, starting at $1250/mo. includes maintenance. For information: 810-231-2778. Rooms For Rent Ann Arbor - West, clean rooms from $375. No smoke/pets. 662-7354 New rates for ALL job positions. 5 Lines • 7 Days in the newspaper • 14 Days online • $82.50 Similar savings on larger ads! NOW Place your ad at mlive.com/aanewsads For professional help in placing your classified help wanted ad, please Call 734-994-6711 during normal business hours. To hire local, you need to advertise locaf. ANN ARBOR NEWS COMMITTED • CONNECTED • COMPLETE CAMPUS UM, Furnished rooms, shared kitchen, bath 8 laundry. No pets. $420-f. 734-276-0886 BARCLAY PARK Gorgeous, Luxurious 2 Bed, 2 Bath, Garage, Patio$1175 734-657-(5637 Avail Now EMU/Depot Town 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath. Rent Neg sec 8 utilities. Sec 8 OK. 734-663-8800 FURNISHED rooms, no lease, long/short term, w/furnished kitchen use. Laundry 8 parking available. $425/mo. Caff 734- 327-6949 or 662-3947 CHAPEL HILL - 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, new carpet, bsmt., laundry. Pet OK. $1175. Eric at Meadow Realty (866) 936-2369 CHELSEA new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, appliances, bsmt, garage, $950 734-904-5887__________ Luxury Condo 1750 sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, washer/ dryer, garage, storage, $1600/mo. 734-368-0170 3 BDRM, study, 2’/? bath, fireplace, Chapel Hill by US-23 8 U/M N. Campus. $1300/mo. 734-994-4087 2 bdrm, Ibath, overlooks lake, covered parking, near St. Joes/ Geddes Rd. $799. 734-439-4189. Avail Now. Ypsi duplex 2 8 3 bdrm units,laundry, EMU area.Move in specials 734-604-2651 ■ 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 1 Mo Free! Ypsi. 1 bdrm In 5 bdrm house. Laundry, garage. In-ground pool f350. 248-474-7993 Room for rent also a 1 bdrm apt furnished, ail utilities cable, A/C 734- 483-7665, leave msg SALINE ■ Large room, share very clean kitchen 8 bath, on-srte laundry, $320/mo.734-482-4504 BELLEVILLE-2 bdrm sunny, lots of windows, washer 8 dryer,Pets ok. $1000. 734-740-8922 BURNS PARK 3 bdrm. New paint. C/A. 2 bath, laundry, on park $1650. 734-662-2080 Ypsi- Clean quiet, furnished, utilities included $280/mo. 495-0883 or 730-6927 Share, Sublet Apartment and Homes 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 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. Imetris Corporation, mail Resume to ATTN: HR, 2008 Hogback Rd, Ann Arbor,MI 48105 Domestic Empioyment Wanted Looking a dependable person approx. 10-15 hrs. weekly as a mother's helper. Long term avail, preferred. 734-222-9376 vanilath@yahoo.com Wanted Home Health Care Worker Tues 8 Thurs. 9am-2pm. in Ypsilanti Area. Ask for Carol 313-737-5515. Drivers Dupiex-Rentai Chelsea- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, easy commute Ann Arbor or Jackson $1000. (734)883-2265. Big Sunny Room, Avail Jan! with private bath In Depot Town. $400 includes util.734-644-1052 1 bdrm Ypsi clean, updates, wash/dry, new furnace. Sec 8 OK. $500 734-953-4907; 634-9684 ACROSS from Vets Park, 2210 Dexter. 2 bdrm, washer, dryer, dishwash- | er, gas heat, AC, deck. $850. 734-223-0672 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, all appliances, garage. No smoke/pets. 313-510-8635 Ann Arbor - 524 Bemidji Ct., large upper 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, laundry, carport, avail Jan. $1050-f utilities. 734-665-6095 ANN ARBOR, W. Side Upper or lower 2 bdrm, w/laundry 8 new carpet! $840 each. 734-323-^15 Attractive 2 bdrm duplex, 2nd floor w/carport, good location. 248-910-3303. 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__________________ Pleasant 2 bdrm PIckney Village w/fireplace, new floor. Bsmt. $750 8 deposK. Call 734-878-1348 W. Side - Large 2 bdrms, great kitchen, laundry, garage, $850 + utilities. Call (734) 662-5058. YPSI - 1100 SF, 3 bdrm, 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 Green Oak Twp. on Lake 2 bdrm/Efficiency $1200/$800mo. washer/ dryer ea 248-486-4185. ‘ 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 (Manufactured Housing-Rental E. YPSI - 2 bdrm, 2 bath. $550/mo. Option to buy also avail. (734) 941-0806 I Office Space-Rent Ann Arbor - Downtown 1,500 sf office w/parking 734-487-9640 www.phoenixco.biz Ann Arbor - Jackson Ave 1,900-19,000sf flex space 734-487-9640 www.phoenixco.biz Ann Arbor, Pauline 8 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. Dexter- 4 bdrm 2 bath, walk-out, 1300sf, 2 car, washer/dryer pets Ok $1300. (734) 475-1810 4 EE ROT |o m 2 0 0 8 ! | 3 BED/ 2 BATH All appliances Lincoln schools Pets welcome $99 SECURITT DEPOSIT Contact Holly at Sun Honu:«> 11.800-694.31061 Sk>’liDc/Cla\ton Retailer ytii Private Bathroom Walk to Med Center, N. Campus. Huge room, share new LEED townhouse w/3 grad/prof. $645, free parking. (734) 355-3764 Suburban Areas, Country Homes-Rental Willis. 3 bedroom home, 1 bath, non-smoking, no pets. $1250/mo. I (734)323-3890. Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages-Rent Bradenton, Florida 2 I bedrooms, 2 baths, Es- : cape to the white'sand , beaches, then onto a I Woverine win! $A steal at $70 day.. I sherowens@hotmail.co I m, (704)562-4854. Little Folk's Corner has FT/lnfant 8 3 yr old preschool position for a warm, loving, dependable teacher who knows how to have fun w/ children while helping them learn. Must enjoy art, music, reading 8 outside activities w/ children. Teacher cert., CDA or Assoc Degree required. Mini yr commitment w/ benefits. 734-769-0944 Business and Franchise Opportunities Gas Station 8 Mini Mart in Jaokson area. Good location 8 profitable business. $100,000+ inventory 517-414-9541. Rare opportunity to own a Bookstore w/ a Gourmet Cafe in a up-scale setting. 313-433-1251 Child Care Employment Action Needed Nowl 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" Driver How About a New Career To Go with Your New Year! We Pay OTR Drivers Up To 40 tpm •100% No-Touch Freight •Late-Model Equipment •NO Hazmat •Paid Vacation •Health Insurance, 401(k) WASHTENAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Accepting applications until January 4, 2008 for: • Heavy Truck Driver at the Southeast Service Center; required CDL Class A with N Endorsement, $13.57 - $20.40 • Light Truck Driver, Heavy Equipment, Tree Crew, required CDL Class B. $13.26 -$19.91 • Mechanic required CDL Class B with proof of passing Group A driving test within thirty days of employment, with N Endorsement, $14.46 - $21.73; certifications: Diesel Engine Repair, Brakes 8 Braking Systems (Heavy Duty Truck) remainder Heavy Truck Certifications (Engine Repair, Electrical Systems, Drive Train and Suspension 8 Steering) must be obtained within six months of hire date • Mechanic Helper/Lubricator required CDL Class A with N Endorsement, $13.57 -$20.40 or $13.86 - $20.85 per qualifications. Specify position applying for on application/ resume. 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: Alex Little Email resume: littlea@wcroads.org An Equal Opportunity Employer Education ‘CflOdtnnctKKjfiplY rj}iKn' MILAN- Rent to own 3 bdrm w/ bsmt. 20 min from Ann Arbor, $950 /mo+Security. Call llene 734-516-2849 Mirage Lake property newer home Exclusive sub, 4200sf, walk out, 5 bdrm,3.5 bath $2695 Tri- Star Ent 734-777-2369 NE Ann Arbor country setting 3 bdrm, large fenced yard, $1150+ security. (734) 358-7147 Near EMU - Large 2 bdrm, fireplace, $750/ mo. FREE heat, 1st mo. 1/2 price. 734-368-0676. NICE 3 bdrm ranch, gar., bsmt, dishwasher, laundry, Ig. yard. Great Milan area. $875. 734-439-9658 Nice homes $325+up. Pleasant Lake Park (734)323-3765. Ranch 3 bdrm 2 bath 214 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 + deposit. Rent to own option. Avail now (734) 461-1528 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 Before school child care 12 hrs., 4 days wk. Exc. refs. Reliable auto. childcare08@aol.com NANNIES Experienced nannies needed, competitive salaries, full and part time positions. Kim: 668-6882. (Computer and Technical Class A CDL, 1 Yr OTR Food Grade Tank Carrier 800-877-2430 indianrivertransport.com Driver How About a New Career To Go with Your New Year! We Pay OTR Drivers Up To 40 <pm •100% No-Touch Freight •Late-Model Equipment •NO Hazmat •Paid Vacation •Health Insurance, 401(k) Infant/Toddler/Preschool Lead Teachers Needed. Associate's in Child Development a must. Call 248-486-0492. South Lyon/New Hudson. 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 Engineering V ADOPT V Affectionate, music, Disney World, financial security, LOVE awaits baby. Sue 8 Gerry 1-800- 687-5213 Expenses paid. V ADOPT V Affectionate, music, Disney World, financial security, LOVE awaits baby. Sue 8 Gerry 1-800- 687-5213 Expenses paid. Buy it or sell it! SUPERIOR TWP 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no pets, garage, fireplace, central air, $1,300. 734-483-0301. ANN ARBOR NKWS Sell your unused items quickly with The Livingston Community News Classifieds! 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No phone calls accepted. , Latitude Consulting Group seeks IT Associ- > ate to develop J2EE I application. Business I Objects Reports with ETL I tools, Java and J2EE Application with Struts Framework using WSAD, I SDK, Business Objects, I DB2, MS SQL Server, etc. Must have minimum MS/MA in computer science. Travel required. Send resume to 1315 E Michigan Ave, Suite 108, Saline, Ml 48176. Class A CDL, 1 Yr OTR Food Grade Tank Carrier 800- 877-2430 indianrivertransport.com High visibility w/ parking at door on W. Stadium Office Suite w/ private entity 8 bath. Billboard avail $895 includes utilities. 734-476-1861 E-MAIL YOUR FREEBIE ADS TO frMbies@annarbornews.com Personals 3 & 4 Bdrm Houses With bsmts 8 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 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, Ranch/Sec 8 OK $1100. (734)340-2245. 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 Technical Representative Technical Representative In Ann Arbor, Ml - provide support for Rigid body dynamics motion products such as Adams; Develop MSC.ADAMS course materials. Reqs: MS degree or 6S and 2 yrs exp. Interested applicants must apply by mail to MSC Software Corp., Attn: Ken Castel, Director HR, 2300 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Ml, 48105. Must Reference Job Code: KC-AS12RS. DRIVERS DRIVERS NEEDED No Experience Required! Get Your CDL In Just a Few Short Weeks with CRST's Company Sponsored Training 1st Day Medical Start Your New Driving Career Today! 866-917-2778 www.joincrst.com CRST VAN EXPEDITED DRIVERS - Propane carrier in need of a few drivers for a mid-west regional run. 1.5 yrs experience required. Must have CDL A with HazMat and Tanker endorsements. No prior tanker experience required. Excellent pay and benefits! Must have clear criminal background. Aero Bulk Carrier. Since 1946 Locally owned and operated in Grand Rapids, Ml. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation and personal days, life insurance, flex spending plan, supplemental insurance, Drivers can take the truck home! Call today at 800-456-6012 ext. 3. You can also apply online at: www.aerobulk carrier.com DRIVERS: Yellow Cab needs good drivers. $$$ cash work. Visit 2050 Commerce Blvd. General Miscellaneous Employment Activism Jobs with the Human Rights Campaign $1400-$2200/mo Work for GLBT Rights *Work w/Great People! •Career Opportunities and Benefits Available FT/PT Avail jobsthatmatter.org Call Alex 734-332-4464 Driver Trainees Needed at TMC Transportation! Earn $700 plus per week! Get your CDL in 3 weeks at Nu-Wayl 1-888-690-0133 DIESEL MECHANICS Newly established Ypsilanti Truck Dealership seeks experienced diesel mechanics for immediate hire. Good wages and benefits, 401K, Paid training, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Positive attitude, ASE or State Certified and at least 2 years of experience preferred, must have own tools. Full time, benefits, and 401K drug free workplace, EOE. Fax (313) 584-5681, Email: dpenn@trlcotruck.com DIESEL MECHANICS Newly established Ypsilanti Truck Dealership seeks experienced diesel mechanics for Immediate hire. Good wages and benefits, 401K, Paid training, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Positive attitude, ASE or State Certified and at least 2 years of experience preferred, must have own tools. Full time, benefits, and 401K drug free workplace, EOE. Fax (313) 584-5681, Email: dpenn@tricotruck.com DRIVERS Wanted ASAP $1-5K Sign on OTR. Top Pay! 800-356-1802 GEOLOGIST/ TECHNICIAN Rapidly growing civil, environmental and geotechnical firm with offices in Ml and OH, is looking for a highly motivated Geologist / Technician in our Canton, Ml office. Candidate should have a BS or MS in Geology/Hydrogeology, Engineering or related science and should have a min. of 2 yrs of environmental related field experience, including soil and ground water sample collection and processing, remedial system operation and maintenance and field activity documentation. Knowledge of general construction practices helpful. Collecting accurate and precise field activity documentation is required. Must also be willing to travel during the week to job sites throughout Ml, possess excellent communication skills and have a valid driver's license. New hires must pass a company-paid physical. Send resume to: HR, The Mannik 8 Smith Group, Inc, 1800 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, OH 43537; fax to: (419) 891-1595; email to hr@ manniksmithgroup.com. EOE Holiday Help $17.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section Parts Counter Sales Newly established Ypsiianti Truck Dealership seeks experienced Parts Counter Salespeople to handle ordering parts, customer calls, and to pull parts from inventory; must also be able to look up truck parts on computer and in manuals. Qualifications: 2 yrs experience and truck industry knowledge preferred. F/T, benefits, 401K, drug free. EOE. Send resume to Fax (313) 584-5681, Email: dpenn@tricotruck.com Parts Manager Newly established Ypsilanti Truck Dealership seeks experienced Parts Manager. Must have knowledge of medium and heavy duty truck parts including purchasing, pricing, and merchandising. Generate and review dally and monthly reports to maximize inventory turnover and availability and monitor activity. 3-5 years experience, 2 or 4yr degree preferred. Full time, benefits, and 401K drug free, EOE. Fax resume with salary requirement to 313-584-5681 or Email dpenn@tricotruck.com PARTS MANAGER Newly established Ypsilanti Truck Dealership seeks experienced Parts Manager. Must have knowledge of medium and heavy duty truck parts including purchasing, pricing, and merchandising. Generate and review daily and monthly reports to maximize inventory turnover and availability and monitor activity. 3-5 years experience, 2 or 4yr degree preferred. Full time, benefits, and 401K drug free, EOE. Fax resume with salary requirement to 313-584-5681 or Email dpenn@tricotruck.com Service Manager Newly established Ypsilanti Truck Dealership seeks experienced Service Manager. Ensure the efficient and profitable operation of a medium and heavy duty truck service department. Supervise technicians, open/close work orders; generate monthly reports using Karmac computer system. Qualifications: 3-5 years experience, 2 or 4 yr. degree and truck industry knowledge preferred. Full time, benefits, 401K, drug free, EOE. Send resume with salary requirement to Fax (313) 584-5681, Email: dpenn@tricotruck.com Independent Contractors WANTED: Independent Contractor for Sample Paper Delivery Need Extra Money? Want a Flexible Schedule? Independent 8 Self Starter? If You Are: ir 18 years or older •k Have a car ★ Valid Drivers License ★ Current Auto Insurance ★ Can work any day of the week k Available now ★ A go getter k Dependable k Has a great way with people ★ Enjoy the outdoors k Approx. 2 hrs. a day Potential Earnings of $210 per week. 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* Full or part time Veterinary Technician opening in our 3 doctor small animal practice. Excellent staff whose I focus is on teamwork, client education, and preventative care. Clinic offers ultrasound, surgical laser and dental x-ray. Come join our experienced team in our new modern facility. No weekend hours. Send resume to Washtenaw Veterinary Hospital at jcluurtsema@ comcast.net 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. Salaty based on exp. Those interested pleas fax resume to 734-483-9202. Office and Clerical Administrative Medical and Dental Clinical Assistant Busy, comprehensive eye care center seeking a FT individual to assist with a variety of diagnostic tests and filing. We are looking for an individual who puts customer service at the highest level, is organized, reliable and an energetic self starter who enjoys working with patients in a fast paced organization. We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate w/ experience Send resume to 734-518-0720 Engineer in Research The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute has a full-time position available for a research engineer to participate in automotive research. Interested candidates visit www.UMJobs.org and apply to posting #12738. A Non-Discrim- Inatory, Affirmative Action Employer. Hotel Near the University of Michigan Housekeepers Needed! Premium pay for experience. Apply in person at: Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan 3600 Plymouth Rd. Ann Arbor Fax: 761-1290 Email: tprebish@ hiannarbor.com No phone calls please INSTALLER- Small commercial door CO. looking for exp. Hollow Metal Door 8 Hardware Installer. Do not apply unless you have exp. Call for details (734) 786-6850 JANITORIAL Ann Arbor Area PT Nights Mon - Fri Fax Resume: 248-332-0006 Janitorial, Day Porters 8 Cleaners. Exp. $8/per hr. Call 517-546-4104. JANITORIAL F/T8P/T positions avail. Evenings. Ann Arbor Area. 734-222-5902. How To Reach Us: Classified advertising:To place a classified ad.call 810-844-2000 or 1-800-589-9888 Home Delivery; To start a su bscribtion. call 734-994-6744 AUTO TECH 8 SERVICEADVISOR - Pay to match experience. License 8 tools. 734-485-3606. . Auto Tech Very busy Ann Arbor area repair shop seeks state certified Tech. Excellent pay, 401K 8 health benefits. Call (734) 998-4700 CLEANING SUPERVISOR Ann Arbor, Mon - Fri 7pm to 12midnight, $9.50 hr. 734-953-7163 Costumed characters wanted to promote local business. Temporary daytime opportunity. Must be outgoing and energetic. No experience necessary! 734-222-1040 Customer Service Rep $17.25 base-appt., see ad in Sales section JOB OPENING 300 member United Methodist congregation in Albion, Ml seeks organist for traditional worship service. Compensation based upon exp. Complete job description avail by calling the church office at 517-629-9425 or online at www.albionfumc.org. Send resumes and 2 reference letters by January 15 to: First United Methodist Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave. Albion, Ml 49224 MAINTENANCE Experienced maintenace person needed to live on-site for a mid-size apt. community in Ann Arbor area. Apt prep, dry wall experience 8 HVAC a must. Competitive salary and benefits included. Call (734) 434-6650 Fax (734) 484-0730 MAINTENANCE Must have basic electrical 8 plumbing knowledge. Duties will include hallway cleaning, apt. prep, snow removal 8 the completion of work orders. Must be able to live on property. Phone 734-483-2332 for details. SERVICE TECH For Woodchase Apt. Homes on Ann Arbor's west side. 1 year apt. or hotel "make ready" maintenance experience required. EPA certification and CPO certification a plus. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, perform repetitive stooping, bending 8 kneeling motions, 8 be able to climb a ladder to perform high reach duties. Other duties include assisting the Service Manager with completing service requests within a timely manner. You will also upkeep the grounds, repair dry wall, paint, caulk, use a pressure washer and other duties as assigned. Fax OR email (only) resume to: (734) 998-0000 3014@ced-concord.com SNOW REMOVAL - Sidewalk Foreman. Experienced.$ 17/hr. 260-4922. Video Editing- Knowledge of Video Toaster VT4, travel involved. Send resume to showstopperdancer@ hotmail.com WILL TRAIN Corp. expanding need to fill 12 FT/PT positions. No exp. nec. If not making $700/wk call (734) 622-8299. Conditions apply. YPSI ARBOR LANES now Hiring Brunswick mechanic and Counter Person or will train mechanically inclined individual Apply at 2985 Washtenaw Ypsllanti. A 2 AUTO PLUS Will train qualifying career oriented person for Manager's position. Auto body accessories, detailing and light mechanical business. Must have mechanical aptitude, organization, communication,and basic sales skills. Salary plus commission 745 S. Wagner rd. Ann Arbor 734-668-9858, fax 734-668-2497 ANN ARBOR HOUSE CLEANERS Up to $10/hour, car required. 3901 Bestech, Ypsilanti. 734-926-0041. EARN EXTRA MONEY Deliver the new 2008 AT&T telephone dire<?tories for the Ann Arbor area. Flexible Routes - Short Commitment Starting December 14th, 2007, Fuel Adjustments On Every Route. The more books you deliver, the more $$ you'll earn. It's that simple! Call to register 1-800-733-9675 Monday - Friday Bam - 5:00pm Must be over 18, have current drivers license, insurance and vehicle see website www.teampdc.com Coordination Specialist If you are looking for a personally rewarding position this is for you. Local nonprofit is seeking individual with 1 yr exp in a science or medial related field with excellent communication skills and good understanding of medical terminology along with above average word processing skills. This position coordinates every aspect related to organ procurement 8 allocation. Position requires on call, weekends and the ability to work any shift. Please submit cover letter/resume to Gift of Life Michigan, 2203 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Fax: 734-973-2977, email: jobs@giftoflife michigan.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Baker College of Jackson is searching for a fulltime administrative assistant. Associate degree in office administration of related field required. Must have at least 1 year of office experience. Must be proficient In Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Knowledge of AS/400 preferred. For job responsibilities, start date and work schedule, please refer to our web site at www.baker.edu/jobs Full benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter by December 31,2007 to: Human Resource Department Baker College of Jackson 2800 Springport Road Jackson,Ml 49202 Fax: (517)789-7331 E-mail: hr-jk@baker.edu AA/EOE Direct Care Assistant Do rewarding work by helping special population adults in this country home. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct Care Assistant Join the team. Assist special adults in their home and in the community. $8.50/hr and good benefits. Call: S. Lyon 248-573-5023 BOOKKEEPER P/T - 15-20 hrs/wk, must know Quick-book, Excel, 3-6 yrs experience. Bachelor's degree or equivelent, strong organizational skills. Please mail resume to: AACC: 625 N. Main, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. BOOKKEEPER P/T- 15-20 hrs/wk, must know Quick-book, Excel, 3-6 yrs experience. Bachelor's degree or equivelent, strong organizational skills. Please mail resume to: AACC; 625 N. Main. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Receptionist/Clerical- Organized, self starter, pleasant voice, Part time, able to handle a variety of tasks. Please send resume to /UkCC 625 N. Main, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Receptionist/Clerical- Organized, self starter, pleasant voice. Part time, able to handle a variety of tasks. Please send resume to AACC 625 N. Main, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 EXTRAORDINARY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to work closely w/mental health professional, author/ speaker, seeking dynamic, organized, intelligent, individual w/exc. computer, communication, office 8 people skills to support all aspects of diverse business. BA degree required. 25 hrs a wk. Salary DOE. Cover letter/ resume to PO Box 3320 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 or fax 734 663-2415 by Jan 10. Professional and Managerial Direct Care Assistant Support special population adults in their home and community. $7.50/hr and good benefits. Call 734-699-3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits , 401 (k). Companion/personal care. Fax resume/letter of intent734-424-9598 Veterinary hospital seeking people oriented receptionist. Previous experience preferred. Send resume to Washtenaw Veterinary Hospital at jcluurtsema @comcast.net. 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 J j 1 fHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY,DECEMBER 28,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS 1 B5 i kArbor Hiils Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth roads. Superior Twp. From The Mid $500,000's (734) 332-1234 www.toilbrothers.com .Arbor Woods ^Triangie Development Model - 4207 Center Valley Dr. Off Carpenter between Packard & Ellsworth behind Target Ann Arbor $209,900-$290,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com .Ashley Terrace Condominiums 'Joseph Freed and Associates 218 W. Fluron Btwn. 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Green Oak Twp. $275,900 to $399,900 810-231-2486 www.Guentherhomes.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial From the Low $300’s 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.com Kirkway of Scio Keystone Custom Building, LLC West off Staebler, south of Jackson Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Schools $249,000-$339,900 (734) 995-5500 www.KeystoheCustomBuilding.com Kirtland Hills Peters Building Co. Northside of Ellsworth west of Lohr Rd. Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Schools From the $290’s (734)429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. Liberty Just East of Stadium (734) 429-2440 Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor Schools From the low 3 0 0 's www.petersbuilding.com The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigan Home Builders Off Huron River Dr. East of Rawsonville Rd. & west of Sumpter Rd. Van Buren Twp. 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Dexter $299,000 + 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Summerfield Glen Condominiums Norfolk Homes Off W, Liberty, between Maple & Wagner Ann Arbor $152,000-$196,000 734-997-9540 or 734-216-6168 www.norfolk-homes.com Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle-S. side of Jackson Rd, W. of Parker Dexter (1-94 exit 167) From the $150's 866-637-3772 www.centexhomes.com The Village Marketplace & Lofts The Concannoh Company 147 Michigan Ave, Downtown Saline 734-994-5599 ext.2 www.VillageMarketplaceandLofts.com The Village of Hickory Pointe Rock Construction 4990 Gingko Dr. off Michigan Ave. 1/2 mile east of US23 Pittsfield Township From the $260's 734-677-7625 www.rockhomes.com . Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Michigan Ave. to Norvell- South Grass Lake $149,900 + 734-323-0111 WWW. m c-realestate, CO m West Towne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presale from the $250's 734-994-5599 ext. 2 www.westtownecondos.com .com Your Best Local Real Estate Information Site www.MLIVE.com/ReaiEstate E vervth in a Michigan 2325484-01 B6 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIViNGSTON COMMUNiTY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 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. y y y y y y English Springer Spaniel Pups- AKC, 11 wks old. Shots & wormed $250. (734) 799-2068 ^ c c re a tio fl^ / Sales Producer 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@cto-chime.org 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. 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 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 Golden Doodle Puppies • Vet checked, shots & wormed. $500 & $550. (517) 223-1004 Ford Escort 4 dr '97- Auto, $2000. Mercury Mountaineer '02 7 passenger, AWD leather, $7200. 734-484-9901. 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 Firewood and Wood Stoves KITTENS/CATSI! Cold? We've got kitty furs filled with purrs to warm you! FixedA/etted. Sat. 12/29 8 Sat 1/12 PETCO 11-3p Planned Pethood KITTENS MANX - bunny tails, cute, loveable, healthy, wormed, family raised w/tic, family inside homes only $35 517-436-3469 Adrian Labrador Pujppppiices - AKC/OFA, English champion bloodlines. 734-368-2765. LASSIE AKC Registered Collie Puppies. 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Individuals in this position work in a team environment, while being held accountable for individual sales growth targets. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SALES REP/GIFTS annemcgilvray.com Sales organization (est. 1975) with showrooms in Chicago/Dallas/LA is hiring a rep to call on a well-established base of E. Ml retailers. Products include gifts, books and toys. Appropriate backgrounds include sales (in related products) or teaching. Commission only with 6 mo. advance available. Training provided. Interviews in the Detroit area on or after JAN 1. Fax or e-mail resume to: Anne McGilvray & Co. 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Meanwhile have a great holiday season, come visit our Skl-Doo '01 ,440x, race sled, runs/looks excellent 1.25in track. $2500/best 734-732-3578 Pontiac Grand Prix '08 - 3K, 4-door, auto, air, power factory warr. $15,800. 734-320-3300 cats, they are so people ‘ • '! BIc ■ ~ Assorted seasoned hardwood, 4'x8'x18". $60 do livered. 734-439-0697 or 734-320-2866 pleasin'! Black cats R not rare, we have plenty 2 spare. Young, elegant, shiny 8 sleek, every home should have hutomof/Ve a pair! MEOW!! 734-332-1621; 663-1618 AUGUSTA FIREWOOD Clip This Ad 8 Save! Dogwood Ranch Fred Howard 476-6916 Education Required • College degree required FIREWOOD Seasoned hardwoods. $75 face cord. Delivery available. 734-663-2595 St. Bernard Puppies 7 wks. Both parents on site w/papers. $600/males, $700/females. Please call 517-431-2624; 414-7009 Saturn Ion '06- 14K, excellent Condition 5 spd, $13,000/best offer Call (734) 368-4379 AACHEN AUTO Cash paid up to $15,000. Buying running, repairable, wrecked or junk vehicles. Free towing. www.aachenauto.com 663-4388 484-0508 Import Automobiles Advance H 8 W Towing - Top $ Paid for junk cars. Free towing. 7 days, 7am-8pm. 734-223-5581 Please submit resume 8 salary requirements to: 1) Avfuel Corporation P. O. Box 1387 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Attn: Human Resources Department 2) email:ezucal@ avfuel.com or 3) fax to: 734-663-1681 MIXED HARDWOOD- $65/face 6 faces or more Delivery free 517-796-8983, 937-5999. toy poodles - $600 AKC 3fem 2 males ready by 12/27/07 1st shot/ wormed (734)662-3259. PREMIUM Seasoned Firewood- Oak, Hickory 8 Cherry. $85/face cord. Delivered. SOLD OUT!! Yorkie Pups - 2 girls w/ papers. 1st shots, dews 8 tails done. Marked down for xmas(734)547-5432. AAAAM Seasoned firewood, all hardwood, $80 per face cord. Delivered. Please call (734) 231-7538 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables r Freebies FREE WINTER BOARD in return for careful school horse youth, trained, safe, 995-0092 SALES PROS DREAM CHAIR-Kitchen snack bar, $25.810-225-4430 Make $100,000+ w/easy sale. 800-526-6658 I n se a rch o f a g ra p h ic a rtis t? 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 F in d it H e re ! In the classifieds. ■ TV - 19" Zenith color. $19. 810-225-4430 Household items Sales Due to growth, Robert Half currently has opportunities for sales and recruiting professionals in Ann Arbor! We are searching for resultsorlented sales professionals with selfconfidence, perseverance, a high sense of urgency and a strong work ethic. Previous staffing or sales experience preferred. Seeking Dynamic Individuals $150 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set. NEW in Plastic. Can Deliver. 734-891-8481 BED-A FULL SIZE Mattress Set. New in Factory Plastic. $100. 734-891-8481. ( Antique and Classic Vehicles Honda Civic LX '99 - 60K, ALWAYS BUYING 4-door, auto, air, power, JUNK CARS warr $5800 734-320-3300 cash Paid Open 7 Days TM: azdTa" P:^ro^t ege :9::5: - aut~o DK Towinq734-36S-508 air, excellent, $2500. 734-669-4433. Mitsubishi Lancer '06 • 36K, 4-door, auto, air, $8700. 734-320-3300. SAAB 9-3 ARC '04- 64K mi, 4 dr, excellent condition, warranty, ABS, alarm, cruise, heated 8 power seats, leather, sunroof. $14,200. Auto, tan w/gray int, hwy miles. Motivated seller. (917) 453-7858.________ Suzuki Sidekick '95 4x4, 81K ml, 4 dr, auto, air, no rust, new brakes/shocks CD, $3450. 330-9472 Toyota Avalon '02 - XL 80K ml., 4 door, V-6, auto, all power, CD, 1st $10,800. 734-497-2164 Corvettes Wanted 1953- 72, any condition Competitive buyer 800-850- 3656 corvettebuyer.com TOYOTA COROLLA LE '01 - 4 door, all power, auto, air, stereo, 51K, $5800. (734) 320-0769. I Budget Wheels, Under $3,000 AWESOME DEAL 1994 Dodge Caravan LE, $995.Have 30 cars under $2000. 734-368-3897 TOYOTA PRIUS 04 14500 miles, 4 door, automatic, EXCELLENT condition, DARK RED exterior, GREY interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, JTDKB20U440114252 Air, radio/cassette, CD, GPS, power locks, power windows, $20,000. (734)474-6195._________ Outgoing 8 Competitive Personable 8 Enthusiastic Consistent 8 Motivated Ethan Allen double canapoy bed w/dresser, Best offer/Must sell! 734- 883-0777, after 7 p.m. Does This Sound Like You???? MATTRESS- KING PILLOW-TOP Mattress Set. New In Bag. $225. 734-328-0030. Look no further than the employment section of The Livingston Community News Classifieds. 20 Cars Under $3,000 Financing/FIA Vouchers 734-484-0508 Call 810-844-2000 CHEVY 20 Conversion Van '86 - Excellent, loaded, TV, CB, tape, A/C, $2400. 734-686-0744 VW RABBIT '07- 24,700 mi, AFA alloy rims w/ Dunlop winter tires, back windows tinted, $14,000. Call 906-370-5982. SUVs 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 Merchandise Wanted or on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads Chevy 2500 '86, 4wd, 350 engine, 400 trans, runs good $700/best 734-732-3578 Ford Explorer '02 - Auto, A/C, CD, 4x4, 75K, mint, $7000. 734-320-2514. Buying Comic Books Large or Small collections. Cal) 231-798-3097 $ 7 0 0 -$ 1 ,0 0 0 /w k Miscellaneous Items Our Reps cover Special Events, Trade Shows, Retail 8 Grocery Store Promotions while representing the Ping Pong Table - Like new! Orig $350! $95.00. (810)229-5462. ANN ARBOR NEWS Musical Merchandise We offer: / Solid, Consistent, Income Opportunity V Complete Training Program V No Selling Door to Door V No Cold Calling or Telemarketing ^ Great Advancement Opportunity V Contests for Cash, Trips 8 Prizes V Full 8 Part Time Hours Yamaha Clavinova Piano Like new! $950.00. cestey@charter.net, (810)229-5462. y eX a n t i f a r / ft Make Money Now!! RHI will provide you with the industry's most progressive training, toots and technology to assist you in developing your business. As a member of our team you will receive a competitive base salary, bonus opportunities, medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k and paid-time off. For Immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to: patty.fabre@rhi.com or call 734.327.2850. EOE. For the Chance of a Lifetime Call Dave, Regional Manager 314-452-1006 Today! 'arm Supplies and Equipment •armer's and Crafter's Market .ivestock, Feed and Seed Nursery Stock, Soil, Seeds and Plants ^ets, Supplies, Grooming and Training hiding Horses, Equipment and Stables Start Working Tomorrow! Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training Auto Directory NEW AND USED CARS TO PLACE AN AD Online: www.mlive.com/annarbornews Call (734) 994-6711,1-800-589-9888 Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lines, 3 0 days — $ 1 5 2 30x The Ann Arbor News, 4x FFF, 4x TV WEEK, 4x Livingston Community News m m . A C U R A I nt Y S I - E R FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan Ann Arbor Automotive Acura, Hyundai, Kia Mitsubishnii,, Nissan 663-7770 annarborautomotive.com BRIGHTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Grand River, E of US-23 Home of Reality Deals 810-229-4100 Howard Cooper Honda VW/Porsche/Audi 2575 S. State. 761-3200 CUETER © GOOD Audi Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge 2448I WV'ashtenaw 434-2424 Over 100 used cars in stock AKC Bichon Pups- White, bundles of love. Champion lines. Vet checked shots (260) 627-2327 Howard Cooper Audi Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 761-3200 LAFONTAINE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 734-429-9431 LEXUS OF ANN ARBOR 590 Auto Mall Dr. (734) 996-1662 VILLAGE MOTOR SALES Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep 734-475-8661 After X-Mas Help $17.25 base-appt Must fill many positions BY Dec. 29ndl FT/PT, temp/perm, flex schedules, conditions apply, 734-973-7024 AKC German Shepherd Puppies -10 wks., 1st shots 8 wormed. $350. 734-433-9543. 1 paorvjTi/xc: JIM BRADLEY PONTIAC 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. AKC Shelties PUPS -1 male 1 female bi-black 12 wks. 1 yr old male sable 8 white. For more info 517-522-8873 ANN ARBOR IMPORTS BMW 800-561-2969 Mercedes 800-897-2374 BRIARWOOD FORD Mich, at State, 429-5478 Goldstar Mortgage Financial Group expanding into Commercial Banking market. Looking for Vice President of commercial sales Please send resumes to 734-330-2439 Black Lab Mix - 8 wks, 1st shots, 1 black female, 3 black males, $125. (734) 255-9750 Brighton Ford-Mercury 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96. (810) 227-1171 Goldstar Mortgage- The fastest growing company in Ml is looking for someone who is highly motivated,eager to learn for management development program. This is a salary position. Please fax resumes to 734-330-2439 CAIRN TERRIER Pups, AKC, adorable, smalt bundles of joy, vet checked, shots, $550 pet price. Call 517-403- _____ 2504, Adrian_____ JIM BRADLEY BUICK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 734-482-8581 Saturn Of Ann Arbor saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 PALMER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 Chihuahuas- 2 male breeders, 2years old, $150 each plus 5 week old puppies $350 each. Call 734-323-0248. VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd. 734-996-2300 Volunteers Dunning Subaru 3771 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-662-3444 BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Saline/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. Dunning Toyota 3745 Jackson, Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 People 20-30 or 65+ yrs 8 unmarried for a study on consumer behavior. Pays between $20-$60. Call 734-764-3274. CUSTOM HYBRID PUPS View available pups at: www.petcitypets.com (734) 483-3474 La Fontaine Chevrolet www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor 734-426-4677 ENGLISH BULLDOG 2 yrs. old, needs TLC. $1,200/best offer. Call 734-637-0536 V 0 I A 7 0 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 BRIGHTON HONDA (810) 494-6100 Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 at SESI Sale Prices on Quality Cars, Trucks & Vans- All backed By our 60 year Reputation i 02 FORD TAURUS Dark qray, one owner, all power, pricer) 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 '04 SATURN ION Rain forest green, gas miser special. 4 dr„ 4 cyl„ auto, all power....................... $8,995 '03 MAZDA TRIBUTE LX SUV Dark grey, 3.0L V6, auto, CD, alloy wheels, elec c om p a ss...$9,995 '03 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS Silver with black leather, Limited Edition, Top to match.. .$11,900 05 FORD TAURUS Auto, air, black beauty.. .$11,900 '06 FOCUS ZX5 Black beauty, auto, air, 5 doors, 2 9 K m i.................... $12,900 04 FORD FREESTAR LTD 1 owner, loaded w/options. ready for the road............... $13,500 '05 MA2DA3 5 DOOR HATCHBACK Auto, A/C, All power. . . .$13,900 '04 MAZDA 0 3000 EXT CAB Pick Up 39K. black, auto. ,$13,995 03 ACURA RSX "S" model, one owner, grej leather, loaded.. ey, $14, 900 '07 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Travel ready!.............. $15,961 '06 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER LT 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 m iles................. $16,900 '07 GRAND MAROUIS 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 '05 F0RDE150STX Auto, 4x4. x-cab, V8, 26K r t r i............................. $18,500 '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 $20,900 06 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Tan with tan leather, loaded with all the options............... $21,500 '05 CHRYSLER 300 HEMIC 23K ml, one owner, leather, mootiroof, chrome wtieeS, loaded., $22,900 '07 LINCOLN TOWN CAR White w/tan leather. Only 13K miles....................... $27,900 DEMO SALE OPEN Mon. & Thurs. till 9 pm; Tubs., Wed., Fri. till 6 pm; Sat. 9 - 3 SESI Lincoln-Mercupy Mazda Ypsilanti (734) 482-7133 950 East Michigan Ave US 1 2-10 minutes from A2. 23493724)1 HONDA Odysssey EX '06 cloth, low miles, 8 passenger 734-944-3280 J 1 WE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28,2007 www.mlive.com/classifieds CLASSIFIEDS I B7 r r 0 DUNNING SUBARU r / l i 2008 SUBARU IM P R E Z A $199 SOSoujrttyO«K»it PER MONTH L £ iA ^ 42ftK)NTHS $ ^ 7 Total Due lease Sonirg Modd 2.5I •5 Speed • All-Wheel Drive Standard • Climate Central • 5 Star government crash test rating’ • 10K miles per year • Highest crash test rating in all government crash tests •10K miles per year 0% APR AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS! 2008 SUBARU T R IB E C A ■5Passeo(»T »CR UOMTHLEASE/ - IlHSTop Sal»/P^k' * 7 % MONTHS • AU-Wt)«ol DinrosioiKiaid m<.'vniyr<eu'« •Vcfiicie DynaoTicsConiroi [VDC; 2008 SUBARU 28 OUTBACK MPs PER MONTH LEASE/ •VStarhshostcovornmenl •« MONTHS crash test fSI vv ■AI-Whe»lDrw«5t3fictsrO * 6 sunewd eirtxos •wvicatioriDVtUciaowJ • ilrS Too fV* • 1 OK miles p«fvMf s?ncB »Special Edtwm UMfWx'ft •lOKniiW per year •6Spe«l 2008 SUBARU FORESTER SPORTS 2.5 X $229 PER MONTH LEASE/ 24 MONTHS •SSpeW *Ail-Wh9«i Dnv» wndarC <C>lrA8l« CsntMl ^ S Star { ^ r r ix n t crasn t«s( r<i(in<r • tOK miles year • K>giie£f crasii test r^iUiio <n all OMmrrxnt crasti tests 'Top Safety Pick ndLides the 2008 Tribeca, ^Govemnient frcwital and side crash tests are part o f the National Highway Traffic Safety Administratiort (NHTSA) New Car Assessmertl P7t>grarn. See safercar.gov for nrofe detail. ’Award claim based on cumulative awards won si-ice 2002 from Car and Driver (SBest Trucks). Edmunds.cofr (Editors’ Most Wanled) arKi R. L. Pc^k & Co. {Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards). Subaru Impreza, Tribeca, Forester and Outback are registered trademarks • * According to Siihnni ot America Thank You For making^ f f | us S.E. Michigan's I Volume Dealership for 20061’ i i Dunning Subaru 734-662-3444 Ann Arbor, Ml durningsubaru.com D U N N IN G Well Equipped! 31 MPG HWY NEW 2008 COROLLA All Models! Includes Matrix! ‘1000 cash back NEW 2007 TACOMA All Models! $1000 cash back NEW 2008 HIGHLANDER 24’ MPG HWY Limited Time Special Lease! 4X2 4-Door Model #6946 $900 w w per month ‘ 36 month lease with $2,499 due at signing s:ato A Kical laxos. lags, rcg.sfi-.r'.oe fk unc m e r.si/ra>'cc der.D^t n'au'srt' syt^er? fo aprmved cmrt.T nirct/gh rFS'TlT - 1 P LUS nn.V Well Equipped! per month 36 month lease with $2,199 due at s ign in g Excludes srafa & local /axes fags, -'■egis.vaf.orj & ;.;te anc? insurance Sccisrity dcoosit iva'vcd suDjcci lo aporoi/cd cmat tnrcu^n tfS/TLT • Tic' I PLUS only. NEW 2007 or 2008 TUNDRA 2008 Motor Trend Truck of the Year™ 3000 OA'PR cash back' 2007 Tundras; S3000 n a s i back 20QS Furidras: $2000 c a s l back 2007 Tundras 0% APR up to 60 tnos, • 60 'i-’ o.'.f.'ijV ps('.'h0''fs c SI'S 67 cerS^.CM t-Ci.VJrBd 2008 Tundras 0% APR for 36 mos. • 36 '7’0r::.'i]'v par.-^sifj c‘ S27 7S ov Siu'X' borrujifBei. NEW 2007 FJ CRUISER -HIST ANNOUNCED! All Models! $1000 cash back NEW 2008 RAV4 4X4 27’ MPG HWY Limited Time Special Lease! 4X4 4-Door Model #4432 $2RQ b w w per month' 36 month lease with $2,199 due at signing frxrt^Yjcs stale A IOC&' li'ijfes, fags rttysfrofioa * .'•fiV} a/K? inst^'rancc Sscw'ry necesd //arwf si/h/ecf fc apr.iv/ed ersfur tlyrcug-n rPS.-TlT - Tter I PLUS only Well Equipped! ASK ABOUT OUR $ 4 0 0 COLLEGE AND MILITARY REBATE PROGRAMS ! ’ 1, CoMnw«5hi*Wif'cm lo-roUMo^Ofcxia u.Jj.A.ha wArofrtcipei-Of'mjve’feciccnsumpccsi. M'^siawreta 2.7*l.tfirertgn««iFi>SDfledffBnLSirB:aitwaon iK t HClaonsr^WJiraJef! anc 2[»l!) 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JBCe. .'CP L*'f« LfacLJffi ••'lanoe & Jiw Krcaan m Mil-ary Rebate Rngraotare awlutftnpwfinscar- oflscenbrtea Swyjrfettk-aaSigOeaiife-ddala. Toyota le,arowjraoc-? ucefisejn-3aj»Kaaet«5a?«ida Lessee VUALKALEHPflICES MAY VARY Expirailor tdrlhlaac h V2f09. SEE YOUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER TODAY! D u n n i i i s T o n o i a M n n H F f i w 3745 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 734- 997-7600 JISK A B O U T OUB T iB C S FOB U F F P B O B B A M I 2 0 0 6 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 4x4! V8. Goes in Any weather! WAS 127,950 SALE $24,950 2 0 0 3 FORD RANGER 4X 4 XLT V6. Low miles! S h arp Truck! S tk .# 2 4 2 3 2A SALE $14,500 u y a t o y o t a . c om ( ^ T O Y O T A moving forw ard 2 0 0 6 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4x4! Be tte r T k an A SleigLi To GranJ-motiiers House You’ll Go! S tk #D 4 8 1 1A SALE $ 19,QSO 2 0 0 3 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 4X 4 Take commaiicl of tk e road o r tke trail! Room for tke wkole family and tow tke snowmokiles. NADA Retail $ 2 2 ,9 2 5 SALE $19,900 2004 MERCEDES BENZG230KOMPRESSOR Smoke silver! Sports sedan! S tk .# 2 3 5 2 7A SALE $19,900 2005 MINI COOPER “ S” S p o rt Premium pk^s. Bi^ moonroof, auto, very low miles. SALE $ 2 1 9 0 0 2 0 0 5 SAAB 9 '3 LINEAR Auto, p. moonroof, leatker, tra ctio n control, CD, alloys, fo^ li^kts. Luxury Ride A t Tke Ri^kt Price! $15,900 2 0 0 1 BMW 3 2 5 lA Premium pk^., sun ro o f an d more. Drive it and it will ke on your 10 kesl list. SALE $14,950 1 9 9 5 CADILLAC ELDORADO N o rlk s ta r Touring pk^- Only 81K miles. SALE $ 7 ,9 9 5 2 0 0 3 VOLVO XC 9 0 T6 AVt-T)! 3 rows! Premium eq u ip ment, an d Premium safety! NADA Retail $ 2 2 ,0 5 0 SALE $18,400 dunningtoyota.com B8 I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 HUGE SALE ON A U REMAINING <07 ACCORDS & ODYSSEYS '0 8 CIVIC LX SEDAN '0 7 ACCORD SEDAN LX Manual Auto Or Buy For Lease For ^I$f5,905^ «109 B cSj W » T S 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 6 MO. MO. '0 7 ACCORD EDAN EX-L V6 Auto 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 734- 761-3200 ivw.howardcooperhonda.com Or Buy For Lease For $24,820 4 8 MO. MO. Lease For Or Buy For »199V $18969* * ’2797 due at signing '0 7 ODYSSEY EX Lease For ^2S9l$2SmAuto ’3293 due at signing Lease plus lax. 12,000 miles per year, zero security deposit, pius doc., acquisition & destination. Saie price on in Stock units only. " Plus destination, tax & license. With approved credit. Sale ends 12-31-07, * * ^08 NEW BEETLE $286'/ m o *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer tees. OSJEHASE *277/ m o *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer tees. 08 PASSAT KOMFORT * 419* *39 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer tees A u d i 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor 734- 761-3200 www.howardcooper.com '0 8 AUDI A4 * 469*/ m o *36 mos., 10,000 miles per year. Plus tax, title, license & dealer lees. '0 7 AUDI A6 WAS *50,275 NOWHZ724 Plus destination '0 7 AUDI Q7 W A S * 5 3 NOW,$4a072 * Plus destination 2008 CAYENNE Lease For Only /MO. 48 MO. +$5901 due at delivery plus tax, license & dealer fees. Lease for 48 mos.10,000 nniles per year. W 3 A Y { a > G O ( > P £ ? QUALITY USED VEHICLES HYUNDAI TIBURONGT COUPE *03 Dark Blue, 2 dr., V 6 ,5 speed, 48K m i. $9,990 VW GTI TURBO ‘04 5sp, 45K mi., certified, moonroof. $13,990 HONDA ACCORD EX V6 ‘03 Auto 75K, leather. $14,990 HONDA ACCORD EX ‘04 4dr, dk blue, auto, 42K mi., A/C, Certified, $15,990 W / I T ’S'S?" 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IR M U n O N 237 3 9 3 9 -0 2 1- 866-596-5200 351S Jackson Rd. • Minutes west of downtown Ann Arbor *HllHi«39iMMtti,l(lKnle(|npyear. l>liBtn,lliAlMA AriMatBe^.Klepoto72nnitlismilaltonMbd07iMdilshtt(i(a.PrtmieiKttedBw.niMa«tiMtroNninaiMvelilcte.lYii»sliMtalwc^ BIO I CLASSIFIEDS www.mlive.com/classifieds THE LIVINGSTON C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007 0 t O i W IS H LIST YEAR-END EVENT “SCJ H'r'-J FOCUS SE 4 DR Auto, full power. ABS. nicely equipped. StR. 0 80579 24 month lease • 21,000 to ta l miles • S2.499 down m m i) ^ v, V4|'I‘ IL Moon roof. 6 disc CD/MP3. Sirius sat. radio. I T satin wheels, safety canopy/stde airbags. Stk.... 60730 24 month lease • 21,000 total miles • $2,490 down f o t e i / t o e n c a ’s IIMITEDFWD 3.5L 265 hp V6, Heated leather seats, auto climate control, nicely equipped. Stk. 1 80474 24 month lease • 21.000 total miles • $2,406 down Ambient lighting . Auto. ABS. full jwwer. 6-Dlsc CD. 16” alloy wheels, nicely equipped! Stk # 80597 24 month lease • 21.000 total miles • $2,499 down <} I K Z ® » r . 265 hp V6. heated leather seats, auto climate control. 18' alloy wheels, nicely equipped. SUiJ 80500 24 month Im m * 21.000 IBIii mlte« • S2.499 down .•mm b 4t -V !h pV 8 tp-.v ;-.t. kaqe !ufi in)wer. CO. privacy . Kt-vles-! 'r’.-. C'—. 24 month lease • 21.000 total miles • $2,499 down Heated leather seats, moon roof AdvanceTtac w* ESC. reverse sensing system, adiustabie pedals, nicety equipped. Stk. #80340 24 month tease • 21.000 total miles • $2,499 down l a v i i ] ■ 3.5L 265hp V6. f?‘ 'illuy 'wiSH >^lely c a ^ pS S e alt 6 1^ ^ , . p r iia v o tn . kayless entqtaicer/ -suipped Stk 480776 24 rtwnth !««*• *21 MO lotal miles * 424 W down k f L i‘ MERCURY ,7vW--\?'nYiVj .r-.i -f-- hp V6, healed/cooled leather seals. 6 disc Ci' ri.'a l-.i;ii- iu l( - :™ te i.u iiiio l .Stk =80622 24 month lease • 21.000 total miles • S2.499 down ESCAPE Moon roof, 6 disc CD. Sirius sat, radio, nicely equipped' Stk «80686 24 month lease * 21,000 total miles • 52,499 down WTf- 4.0L SOHO V6 engiie.iiin'Siig i r alloy wheels, racthi eouipoed, 9 c j6 0 3 S !- 24 month tease • 21,000 total miles • $2,499 down 'K R U G ’S 'U S C n ’ G JIR ’ S P tG m t& 2002 CHEVY SUaURBAN LT m 2002 FORD 2002 VW EXPLORER E.B. BEETLE GLS Loaded, moon. Onslar. Leather, loaded, must see. Stk. #9761 m Loaded, moon, warranty. Stk. #9594 , \ u 4 to Choose. FROM^ ,9 1 \ 2002 FORD F-250 S.C. XLT 4X4 2000 FORD RANGER XLT 4X4 2000 SATURN SL m im Ti Black, V-10, must drive! Stk #9751 Auto., A/C, low miles, Stk. #9756 V-6, auto, full power. Stk. #9508 ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDE ACQUISITION FEE & DESTINATION! IN M U X o m , 2798 E. Grand River • Howell • Just East of Chilson Road! r= ;)l)sS J y s iK ^ e r t if ie d 'Mii&t take d e iiv v ry fcum de a lersmd tb y V2/08 * Must qualify for A 7 plan, plus tax. title, and license fee All rebates to dealer Ftfst p o n e n i d u e a t skiaing. May re^utrc owner loyalty. * Picture may not represent actual vehicle. Pricepsatofcct to i± a ng e d ue±Lphnt desttaBs. dealer lo r additional details. J 234 I4S9 ^I 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 December 28, 2007 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 2007-12-28 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4460">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to December 28, 2007 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 3, 2 0 0 6 www.mlive.com . P ' - INSIDE Auto show guide Take a peek inside the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which opens to the public this weekend. Inside Movin'on up? U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers has decided to seek a House leadership position. A3 Seeking new leaders Both the Brighton and Pinckney school districts will be seeking new superintendents in the coming year. A3 State folk songs Michigan Troubador Neil Woodward is singing about his home state on his latest CD. B1 Finding a '57 gem One man’s old tractor is another’s diamond. B1 Good move, eh? Brighton and Howell hockey teams gets solid results from team trips to the U.E Cl IN BRIEF 'On the Rocks'is off the calendar Brighton’s annual “On the Rocks” downtown ice-carving festival has been canceled for thfe year. -*The event had been schedulid for Jan. 28, but unseasonably warm weather prompted the sponsoring Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce to make the cancellation decision earlier this week. Calling it “regrettable,” the Chamber’s Cindy Cvengros said the long-range forecast calls for a continuation of the recent mild weather. Cvengros said both the public, and sponsors of individual sculptures, would not be getting a quality product if the event were to go on. Chamber Executive Director Pam McConeghy said safety was the paramount consideration in the decision. “It would become extremely unsafe,” McConeghy said, emphasizing the blocks of ice weigh 400 pounds each and could tumble down on spectators as they melt. Although this year’s event has been scrubbed, the chamber remains committed to the ice festival. In fact, McConeghy said the chamber is considering expanding it next year into a two-day event called “Brighton Winterfest,” complete with snowman-making and other contests for the whole family. The dates would also be changed, to sometime in February, well after the traditional “January thaw,” McConeghy said. INDEX Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Sports Cl T o r e p o r t n ew s o r fo r f r e e h o m e d e l iv e r y ca ll (810)844-2000. F o r t h e r e c o r d - E r r o r s o f f a c t w i l l b e p r o m p t l y c o r r e c t e d . T o r e p o r t a n e r r o r , p l e a s e c a l l m a n a g i n g e d i t o r R ic k F i t z g e r a l d a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 4 . T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n i t y N ew s 4 2 0 W . M a i n S t . , B r i g h t o n , M l 4 8 1 1 6 ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 F a x : ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 4 0 C o n t a c t u s v i a e -m a i i a t : n e w s @ l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS A window washer makes his way down the storefronts in the 100 block of West Main Street, where there are side-by-side vacant storefronts. In all there are seven vacant storefronts on West Main between Grand River Avenue and First Street. 2 s i d e s t o d o w n t o w n S o m e s to re s v a c a n t, b u t n e w b u ild in g s u n d e r w a y B Y T O M T O L E N News Staff Reporter Those visiting downtown Brighton during the all-important holiday shopping season might have thought they were in a scene from “A Tale of Two Cities.” On one hand, the traditional downtown business district - a three-block section of West Main Street between Grand River Avenue and First Street - has at least seven empty storefronts. On the other hand, in that same area there is a new commercial building recently completed, one under construction and a third awaiting city approval. A fourth building was proposed but was put on hold. The downtown vacancies include the former Connie’s Unisex Hair Care, Schafer’s House of Music, G Gallery, Creative Embellishments, the Little Professor, Z Look and the old Lynn’s Main Street Cafe. There are a variety of reasons for the empty storefronts: Lynn’s Cafe moved to a new building around the corner; Schafer’s House of Music moved to a spot just outside the city limits; Connie’s Unisex moved to Genoa Township; and the Little Professor Book Center went out of business, citing competition from big-box retailers. Don Botka, who with his wife, Linda, owns CW Interiors, says he is confident the vacancies “will soon change for the better. I’ve seen the cycles before,” he says. The Botkas also are investing in downtown with a new two-story building to house their business on West Main at Hyne streets. It is scheduled for completion next month. Downtown Development Authority Chairman Bob Herbst agrees with Botka that the increase in retail vacancies is temporary. “We’re hoping the new buildings, and new faces on (existing) buildings, will stimulate more people (to invest in downtown),” Herbst says. By the same token, Herbst says he thinks an integral part of downtown’s charm is the character of its older buildings, adding it’s SEE D O W N T O W N , A2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Reflected in the window of this vacant storefront along West Main Street in Brighton is Rolison Pro Hardware across the street, one of downtown Brighton's oldest businesses. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS While West Main Street has several business vacancies, there also is a new building going up on the corner of West Main and Hyne Street that will house CW Interiors. It is one of two new buildings to go up in the past year and there is a third planned. Fiscal v iew s m ix e d fo r '0 6 County will see some of the same economic problems from 2005, pundits predict B Y C A S E Y H A N S News Staff Reporter Lack of consumer confidence in the economy and a high level of homeowner debt have fueled Michigan’s economic woes, local pundits say. Ongoing struggles at domestic automakers General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. have also played a role in the problem, they say. Although these challenges are expected to continue into the new year, all is not lost, said Dana Johnson, senior vice president and chief economist for Comerica Inc. “We’re going to have a fine year in 2006 in my judgment,” he told a group this week at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Livingston breakfast program. Johnson said business - not government initiatives - will be the state’s savior. “The prosperity of this state was created in the private sector,” he said. “Eighty percent of the solutions ... should come from the private sector. We shouldn’t be waiting for some silly politician to lead the way.” Michigan’s rebound will be helped as the auto industry stabilizes - likely with a smaller, leaner work force, Johnson said. But the big change will come as smaller entrepreneurs focus on new ventures. “It’s the second major reformation ... from manufacturing to knowledge industries,” he SEE O U T L O O K , A2 Good Morning Livingston ■ What: A monthly breakfast program sponsored by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, offering topics of interest to the business community. ■ When: Programs are on the second Tuesdays of the month, fall-spring. ■ Tickets; Sold through subscription or individually at the door. Cost for chamber members is $15 with advance reservations or $20 at the door; $25 for nonmembers. ■ Next: The next GML program is scheduled for 7;30a.m.on F e b .M a t Chemung Hills Golf Club in Oceola Township. Call (517) 546-3920 or e-mail chamber@howell.org R a c i s t m e m o r a b i l i a t o h e l p h o n o r K i n g ' s l e g a c y Diversity Council builds exhibit to show examples of hate B Y L I S A C A R O L I N News Staff Reporter The birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be observed in Livingston County with an exhibit of racist memorabilia. The Livingston 2001 Diversity Council is bringing the exhibit “Hateful Things - Objects from the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University” to the Howell Opera House beginning Sunday. Vic Lopez, president of the Diversity Council, says, “This exhibit shows hatred and exam- Hateful things... ■ What: An exhibit called "Hateful Things - Objects from the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University" ■ Where: Howell Opera House's main floor, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ When: Jan. 15-22; noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, and 3-8 p.m. weekdays. ■ Admission: Free. ■ Details: Call Pat Convery at (517) 546-3920. pies of a time when blacks were treated like a lower class. There are pictures and sketches, and items of hatred. We don’t recommend bringing children to see it who are younger than middle school age.” Lopez says the purpose of the exhibit is to educate the community. The Diversity Council purchased a Ku Klux Klan robe during an auction early last year and donated it to the Ferris State Universily museum in Big Rapids. The museum was set up to examine historical and contemporary expressions of racism and to promote racial understanding and healing. David Pilgrim, curator of the museum, helped to found the museum with his collection of memorabilia, which he says can teach people important lessons. The exhibit includes 39 items dating from the late 19th centu- D iv e r s i t y g r o u p m a k e s p la n s SEE K I N G , A2 AprirCommunity Conversation'to help members focus B Y C A S E Y H A N S News Staff Reporter Just days before the nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, a group of Howell community leaders has announced a plan to address diversity in the city during the coming year. A subcommittee of the Livingston 2001 Diversity Council is moving ahead to put the group’s goals into action starting with a “Community Conversation about Diversity” slated for mid- April. Using $15,000 in donations - which organizers are seeking from local businesses, organizations and the city - the group will use the National Conference of Community and Justice to facilitate the day which will include diversity awareness, leadership and community development training and will help the group focus and create an action plan, according to information from Howell City Council Member Steve Manor, who SEE D I V E R S I T Y , A2 A2 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2006 D O W N T O W N FROM A1 B e t t e r - t h a n - a v e r a g e e c o n o m y a c t u a l l y h u r t s d o w n t o w n something nearby shopping centers cannot duplicate. Doyle Hyett of HyettPalma, the Alexandria, Va.-based consulting firm that developed recommendations for the downtown Brighton, says he believes there is no cause for concern over the vacancies. “If it were a different community, I’d perhaps in a depressed area, I would be more concerned,” Hyett says. “Brighton is in very good shape; every prediction or projection we have said as long as the city emphasizes infrastructure, and businesses invest in downtown, it will do fine. The commitment from the community is certainly there.” Last summer the city and the DDA also invested in downtown parking by revamping the city lot and making other improvements along Mill Pond Lane. That prompted some building owners to make improvements to existing buildings. Hyett said the new construction going on downtown is evidence to him that downtown Brighton is in a transition period. “It’s evolving to a different type of downtown,” Hyett says. “What’s cool about that downtown is it’s such an eclectic mix (of shops and both new and old buildings),” he says. Brighton DDA Administrator Dennis Whitney says things are far better now than they were at the time of the last downturn, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. “In 1990, we had no prospects, and there were more vacancies,” Whitney says. “Now, there are an average of three or four prospects for each vacancy, and that’s the difference,” he says. Whitney adds that more downtown buildings are now owner-occupied than in the past, when the majority had absentee landlords. He says local owners are more willing to invest in upgrading the buildings to make them attractive. Whitney also says the vacancies aren’t all due to stores going out of business. “They’re vacant for a reason - maybe they are making improvements,” he says. For instance, Whitney says, the owner of the former Creative Embellishments, at the Hyne pedestrian walkway, has a proposal before the city for a store addition. The company that owns the former Little Professor building plans on adding a second story, but has said it is waiting for the right tenant to come along before it adds the space. Botka’s new CW Interiors building at Main and Hyne streets is going up at the site of a building that was destroyed by fire several years ago. The corner sat a downtown eyesore until Botka and his wife, Linda, decided it would be the perfect spot for their expanding business. The move will cause a vacancy at CW Interior’s current location a half-block down the street, but Botka says he has several prospects. That Livingston County’s economy is better than the state’s as a whole in itself brings in a new set of problems for downtown because it makes the area a magnet for shopping mall developers. The 575,000-square-foot Green Oak Village Place, an upscale mall at Lee Road and US- 23 near Brighton’s southeastern edge, is scheduled for completion in the fafi, and two other shopping centers - in Hartland and at US-23 and Winans Lake Road - are in the planning stages. But despite the coming competition, and the ups and downs of Michigan’s economy, a past president of the Michigan Board of Realtors says downtown Brighton’s future is bright. “We’re at the end of a retail cycle; it is cyclical,” says Scott Griffith of ERA Griffith Really in Brighton. Griffith says the construction of new buildings downtown is positive, even though it results in more .square feet of retail space to fill, because it stimulates interest in the downtown area. He says he has gotten several calls from potential users, some from out of the area. Griffith says whether they choose a new or old building depends, in part, on cost. “People like new things, but pricing (will be the determining factor), and economics tend to drive their decisions,” he says. Herbst says the new Green Oak Village Place mall coming in will produce a temporary tremor for downtown Brighton, but predicts it won’t be permanent. “I’m very positive about the long term for Brighton,” he says. “(Downtown) will continue to do well.” Griffith agrees. “We’re one of those locations where (the economy) gets better first, and when it comes, we’re going to reap the benefit.” T o m T o le n c a n b e r e a c h e d a t t t o l e n @ l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 9 . K I N G FROM A1 J im C r o w l a w s e n f o r c e d r a c i a l s e g r e g a t i o n in t h e U .S . ry as well as from the time of the civil rights struggle for racial equality. King was a leader in the civil rights movement whose policy of nonviolent protest was a dominant force from 1957-1968, the year he was killed at the age of 39. The Lorraine Hotel where he was shot is now the National Civil Rights Museum. His birthday is observed as a national holiday, this year on Monday. The Howell school district has the day off for King’s birthday. The Brighton school district is the only other district in Livingston County oft that day, but the reason given is as a professional development day. The Jim Crow laws were made to enforce racial segregation in the U.S. in the post-Reconstruction period starting in 1890 and regulated separate use of water fountains, public bath houses, and separate seating on public transport. The name comes from the character in a minstrel song written by Thomas D. Rice. L is a C a r o H n c a n b e r e a c h e d a t l c a r o l i n @ l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 0 . D I V E R S I T Y FROM A1 R a c ism r e m a in s a l iv e in H o w e l l ; c i t y v o w s t o k e e p f ig h t in g i t also sits on the diversity group’s board. The subcommittee began meeting in September, Manor said. “Many of us determined that we wanted to be a bit more proactive on these issues,” he told the City Council on Monday. “This process is designed to enhance our skills” to deal with diversity issues. Manor approached the council about donating $3,000 toward the effort; although they appeared supportive, council members tabled the action for two weeks so that could consider the cost and how they would pay for it. Manor said a tentative date of April 19 has been scheduled for the first event and that an additional three events would be scheduled throughout the year as the process moves ahead. The yearlong diversity push will be co-chaired by Pat Convery, president of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce and Vic Lopez who currently heads the diversity council. Council Member Dawn Cooper said she was surprised and pleased with the effort, since she has continued to experience incidents of racism in Howell following last January’s community fight against the sale of racist items at a local auction house. The auctioneer recently moved his business out of the city. Cooper said she had heard at least three conversations where “I heard people say things that shouldn’t be said. Just because we fought it back in January... it isn’t gone. It’s still there,” she added. “I don’t believe, especially Howell, can turn it back on this issue.” Cooper said Monday was the first she was made aware of the plans, as did other council members who received Manor’s memo before Monday’s council meeting. The effort would be spearheaded by the chamber, the city and the diversity council. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has agreed to act as fiscal agent for the project as well as providing some financial help. Manor said. In addition to Convery, Lopez and Manor, members of the planning committee include Becky Best of Citizens Insurance, Doug Edema of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Rich Perlberg of the Daily Press and Argus, Amy Connolly of the city of Howell and Kathy Goetsch, Diane Vance and Lee Reeves - all founding diversity council members. The group has set several goals for 2006 including discussing the economic and social impact of diversity, building a network that can follow through with building a tolerant community and addressing the community’s reputation as an intolerant place for minorities. Just one year ago, the City Council adopted a ffiversity resolution committing to “its legal responsibihty of providing a safe and supportive living environment that is respectful of the diversity that each citizen brings to our community” and vowing to “develop and implement a method to monitor this policy annually.” The Howell Public Schools adopted a diversity pledge in 2003, and its school board has reaffirmed it in recent months. R e a c h C a s e y H a n s a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 5 o r a t c h a n s @ l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m . 5 p it bulls removed from house Evidence suggests dog fights were going on; animals at shelter pending criminal case B Y T O M T O L E N News Staff Reporter Green Oak Township Police continue to investigate an unusual case in which several distressed pit bull terriers were found in a home that may have been used to stage illegal dog fights. According to Police Chief Bob Brookins, officers executed a search warrant last Friday at the home on Maltby Road, between Rickett and Whitmore Lake roads, and found five pit bulls, along with possible evidence the animals may have been used for dog fighting. “We don’t know how many people were involved,” Brookins said. He said the animals may have been used for fighting, “or it could end up being no more than a case of animal abuse,” Brookins said. “There have been no arrests yet, and we’ve had no requests for any charges,” said Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse. Police found evidence of other animal violations, along with “severe living conditions” in the home, Brookins said. The dogs were transported by Livingston County Animal Control officers to the county animal shelter. The Livingston County Health Department and the township building and ordinance departments determined the house was uninhabitable, said Diane McCormick, director of environmental health at the County Department of Public Health. “The smell was very bad, there was dog feces, and blood on the walls,” McCormick said. “We’ll work with the owners on what steps will be necessary in order to make the structure fit for occupation,” she said. County animal control official Anne Burns said due to the pending criminal case, her department will keep the dogs at the shelter until the court decides their ultimate fate. “We can’t do anything until the judge decides the outcome of the case,” Burns said. Morse said his office is awaiting the police report before taking action. “It’s very much in the early stages,” the prosecutor said. T o m T o le n c a n b e r e a c h e d a t t t o le n @ l i v in g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 9 . N a t u r a l G r a n i t e Pre-fabricated Counter Tops 4 Kitchen Countertops 25 1/2”X 84” I with 1 1/2 “ Full Bull Nose Edges. $ ^ Matching 36” x 74” ^ 0 I ^ # e a . 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T h e z o n i n g m a p a n d a p p l i c a t i o n is a v a i l a b l e f o r r e v i e w a t t h e G r e e n O a k C h a r t e r T o w n s h i p C l e r k s O f f i c e , 1 0 0 0 1 S i l v e r L a k e R o a d , B r ig h t o n , M l 4 8 1 1 6 M o n d a y t h r o u g h F r i d a y f r o m 9 : 0 0 a .m . t o 5 : 0 0 p .m . G r e e n O a k C h a r t e r T o w n s h i p P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n fl 07-05 phn 01/138,27/2006-LCN Read The Livingston Community News! = T H E L IV IN G S T O N = C O M M U N I T Y Where your news is our news. N E W S O U T L O O K FROM A1 F o r e c a s t is c h a l l e n g i n g = said. “That’s where the future of Michigan is.” He said he does not expect Michigan to fall into a recession in the new year. Others speaking at the event gave a mixed outlook. Carol Griffith of ERA Griffith Realty, president of the Livingston County Association of Realtors, reported that the average home price has declined from $260,000 in 2004 to $240,000 in 2005 and that the length of time homes are on the market has doubled, causing a glut. “The overabundance is primarily due to (lack of) consumer confidence,” she said, adding that auto industry problems have not helped. “People have had to change their housing decisions and priorities,” she added. “Clearly the consumer is not sure if he will have a job in the next three to six months,” she said. “It’s going to be pretty hard to sell him a house.” Griffith said consumer debt - including homeowners who have refinanced their homes or have “used their equity as an ATM machine” - have also caused problems. While the extra money has helped to drive the economy with consumer spending, some homeowners cannot be as flexible on price when they sell their homes, she said. Despite this, Livingston remains a solid place to live and work and that should help it rebound, she added. Patrick Shanks, manager of the Wal-Mart store in Genoa Township, cited key local projects that he believes will stimulate the economy, including private investments in downtown Howell, a town center area planned for Dorr Road and Grand River Avenue in Genoa and growth along the 1-96 and US-23 corridors. .' “Overall the economic forecast is difficult,” he said. “It’s going to be challenging. As far as retail, I think you can expect some of the best deals available.” ^, Brenda Ochodnicky of GCS Consultants in Genoa Township, who attended Tuesday’s breakfast, said an economic downturn can also be an opportunity. Ochodnicky said her fiveyear- old consulting business is booming. 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BY KEN THOMAS ■ I ■ .The Associated Press ~ r -'• Rep. Mike Rogers, the for- ■ - tHer FBI agent from Brighton i- '' 'Who once investigated organ- '^o ized crime, said earlier this ' week he will try to become the third-ranking member of •the U.S. House and work to 'restore public confidence in a Congress grappling with po- ‘ ' litical corruption. -1- Rogers, seeking to become the House majority whip, cit- '^ed the Republican party’s support for tax cuts, personal ' ^responsibility and extending -democracy abroad during its - control of Congress. “Unfortunately, many of ’ those achievements are ob- ' scured today as our constituents turn on the news and hear of political corruption and scandal, and government growing at unsustainable rates,” Rogers, RBrighton, wrote in a letter seeking support from GOP colleagues. “I am afraid we have lost our way in the day-to-day administration of this government,” he wrote. Rogers is likely to face an uphill climb. A spokesman for Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., said Monday that he had locked up 140 votes to become the majority whip. With 231 Republican members of Congress, a candidate for the leadership position would need 116 votes. Rogers acknowledged he was entering the race “at a significant disadvantage.” “My candidacy is not predicated on a ‘sure thing.’ To be clear, I am not running against anyone. I am running Rep. Mike Rogers to give our members a choice for change,” he wrote. Rogers’ office declined comment on Cantor’s suggestions that he had enough votes. Representatives Roy Blunt of Missouri and John Boehner of Ohio are trying to succeed Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who announced last weekend that he would not try to regain his leadership post. DeLay temporarily vacated the position after he was indicted on campaign finance charges in his home state of Texas. DeLay and others in Congress have been linked to lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who recently pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy, tax evasion and mail fraud charges in a congressional corruption scandal. The probe has led Republicans to push for new leadership and raised concerns that it could damage their campaigns in next fall’s elections. Cantor has been serving as a deputy whip under Blunt. Adding to the competition. Rep. Todd Tiahrt, R-Kan., said he would run for the office of majority whip if Blunt wins the race for majority leader, the No. 2 spot behind House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill. Rep. Zach Wamp of Tennessee is also in the race to become the whip. Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland, was supporting Cantor because the two have worked closely together in Congress, Camp spokesman Sage Eastman said. Nate Bailey, a spokesman for the state GOF; said Rogers could become Michigan’s first Republican to serve in the House leadership since former President Gerald Ford, who was House minority leader. Former Rep. David Bonior, D-Mount Clemens, served as majority and minority whip in the House. Rogers said he would seek “bold change,” including the creation of an independent commission regulating lobbyists’ activities and preventing senior congressional aides from quickly turning around to work for firms that lobby Congress. First elected to Congress in 2000, Rogers served from 1995 through 2000 in the Michigan Senate, where he was majority floor leader. Prior to politics, Rogers worked in Chicago as an FBI field agent, investigating public corruption in its organized crime unit. Rogers also comes from a political family. One of his brothers (William) was just elected chairman of the Livingston County Board of commissioners, his father (John) is a former Brighton Township supervisor and his mother (Joyce) was the founding director of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce. Another brother (James) is about to be promoted to the rank of general in the U.S. Army. \ N BRIEF r- ‘Livingston County Vaughn's condition is improving ' Sally Vaughn, superintendent of the Livingston Educational Service Agency, remains hospi- Xiialized following an automobile ^Jrash Jan. 4 when she suffered broken leg, broken arm and .•^oken ribs. * The crash occurred while she ^A^as traveling on Beck Road in »j4ovi when another vehicle ' flossed the road and hit her vejiicle head-on, said R. Michael "Hubert, assistant superintend- ''Imt of finance and administra- ' 4ive services for LESA. Hubert and Jan Hale, assistant superintendent for human resources and compliance, are filling in during Vaughn’s absence. -Hde said that Vaughn’s condition has improved and it is unlikely that she will require more surgery. * “Her spirits are up, she is joking with us, and is interested in what is going on,” says Hale. Hale said Vaughn is anxious - to get back to work, but there is Tio time frame as to when she * jnll be discharged from the hos- I^ ta l or returning to work. tl^ackets ready for ^ school candidates Nominating petition packets ! are now available for positions on the five K-12 school district ^-boards of education in Livingston County. Candidates who ^ywsh to seek a position in the *Jilay 2 election must file nominating petitions and two copies of an affidavit of identity no later than 4 p.m., Feb. 7, at the Liv- 'iqgston County clerk’s office. A nonrefundable $100 filing fee may be submitted in lieu of petitions. To become a candidate, an individual must be a registered voter, reside in the school district and comply with the Campaign Finance Reform Act. The following school board Irustee positions are available: Hartland and Howell, two each; Brighton, Fowlenille and Pinckpey, one each. The terms are for four years and ejqjire June 30,2010. .. Candidate packets maybe obtained at the clerk’s office, 200 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell, between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Friday. For information, call (517) 546-8177. Nurturing Parenting workshops to begin Healthy Families Livingston, a program of the Women’s Resource Center, will offer Nurturing Parenting classes beginning Jan. 24. The eight-week workshop series will help parents of children ages newborn to 11 years to learn about appropriate expectations, empathy, discipline, parentchild roles, and power and independence. All families can benefit fi-om the elasses, including twoparent, single-parent, foster, adoptive and blended families. ' The workshops will be held Tuesday evenings, Jan. 24- March 28 fi’om 5:15-8 p.m. at the Hartland Education Support ' Service Center at 9525 Highland ’’ iCoad one mile west of US-23, ■•■’llie cost is $75 for one parent and $100 for both parents. The enrollment fee covers class materials and a parent handbook. Participants must be enrolled before the workshop series begins. Limited scholarships are available. For more information, contact Jan Lobur at the Women’s Resource Center at ,^517) 54j8-2200 ext. 33. Interim to help B rig h to n pick school head Former Livonia superintendent also has teachers'union contract to negotiate BY USA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter Ken Watson will have plenty to do as Brighton’s interim school superintendent for the next year. There’s the budget to deal with and a contract to negotiate with the teachers’ union. The school board also wants his help in finding a new superintendent. Watson, the former Livonia superintendent, starts work in Brighton Jan. 19. He will serve until a replacement for longtime superintendent Dave Pruneau is hired. Pruneau began his new job as superintendent of the Rochester school district Jan. 3. School board President Cindy Cvengros said the board would like Watson’s help in defining the characteristics and qualifications they need in a permanent superintendent, a job Watson said he does not want. The Brighton school board unanimously chose Watson at a special meeting Jan. 5. The other candidate was John Hansen, a former superintendent of the Dexter school district and a former state representative. Before the vote to hire Watson, school board member Joyce Powers said the decision was “a crap shoot. “These are two good people - one’s a consummate politician (Hansen) and one is a consummate nerd (Watson).” Powers also noted that Watson had a connection to Brighton Education Association President Barry Goode, whose parents were teachers and worked with Watson in the Livonia school district. Brighton board member Dawn Boss, who contacted the candidates’ references, said a longtime Livonia school board member said Watson is good at bringing people together and wor^g with the union in tough financial situations. When he was interviewed at the Dec. 19 board meeting, Watson told the board: “School finance is the most challenging issue. When Proposal A passed, legislators knew that the only way it would work was with eco- Ken Watson nomic growth, and that’s the problem were facing today.” Greg Kushner, a member of the Brighton school board, said, “Watson has worked in a large district that’s gone through a lot of pain, and we could take advantage of that experience.” Watson will be paid $450 for every day that he works and a maximum of $2,250 per week. Watson worked in the Livonia school district for 39 years and retired in 2003. In addition to serving as superintendent, he served as assistant superintendent of instruction, principal and assistant principal at the secondary level, and taught English and social studies to middle and high school students. He received a doctorate of education from Wayne State University. The next Brighton school board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Brighton Education and Community Center. L is a C a r o l in c a n b e r e a c h e d a t l c a r o l i n @ l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 0 . P i n c k n e y t o g o o u t s i d e s c h o o i f o r n e w l e a d e r Ha ve an event you wa n t listed in our Recreation Calendar? Livingston County sports events are listed in our Recreation Calendar. Submit your event information to Jason Deegan at: jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com. = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S Central office, K-12 experience sought BY LEANNE SMITH News Staff Reporter The search for a new Pinckney Community Schools superintendent is set to begin, but it won’t include one of two internal candidates who have expressed an interest in the job. The Pinclmey School Board is expected to interview three firms that specialize in superintendent searches at its 7 p.m. meeting Thursday at Pathfinder School. It hopes to pick one to lead the quest to replace Mike Couchman, who is retiring Aug. 18 after 10 years at the district’s helm, said Board President Anne Colone. Firms being considered are the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Leadership Institute and TD. & Associates, the group that foimd Couchman during a similar process in 1996, Colone said. Nancy Staub, Pinckney’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, has voiced an interest in the job, as has Jim Darga, Pinckney Community High School principal. However, Colone said she and Vice President Tasha Lebow met with Darga before Christmas to tell him he would not be considered because he does not have central office or full kindergarten through 12th-grade eiqjerience they want in a new superintendent "niese were established as initial search standards by the board during an extensive workshop, she said. “We wanted to be up front and honest,” Colone said. “It would be absolutely unfair to him to let him go through the process when we think he doesn’t meet this criteria. He’s too valuable an employee and administrator for us to treat him that way.” Darga, who has a doctorate in educational administration and was a high school teacher and assistant high school principal before coming to Pinckney, said he believed the board’s intent was Mike Couchman sincere. But many teachers who have worked with Darga during his 12 years at Pinclmey High were shocked, said Maiy Picucci, a social studies teacher. “It’s disappointing that they didn’t at least give him the courtesy of an interview,” she said. “How do they know he doesn’t have the qualifications, if they don’t even ask?” While Staub is still in the running for the job, she will be evaluated ffie same as all other candidates found during the search, Colone said. Part of ffie search will indude interviews with principals, teachers, custodians, food service workers, bus drivers, students, parents and residents to find out what they want in a superintendent, she said. “This is a huge job and the most important job this board can do,” Colone said. “I’m glad we’re going with a firm we can rely on to listen to people in the communily and help screen candidates and check references.” The board hopes to have a new superintendent July 1. Increased education requirements and hefty budget deficits caused by school fundkig shortfalls are contributing to a statewide shortage of superintendent candidates. A search of the MASB and Michigan Association of School Administrators Web sites this week turned up 14 open superintendent job postings throughout Michigan. B r i n g Y o u r B r a i n Kensington Woods High School is determined to challenge you with new skills, big ideas, and exciting opportunities. But you must bring your brain; you’re going to need it. 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L e a r n a b o u t t h e K W H S d i f f e r e n c e . 517-545-0828 • www.kensingtonwoodshs.com On the Campus of Cleary University • 3750 Cleary Drive • Howell, Michigan W E L C O M I N G E N R O L L M E N T F O R S E C O N D S E M E S T E R 8 c F A L L 2 0 0 6 A 4 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2006 IN BRIEF Brighton Council OKs site plan for St. Patrick work The Brighton City Council has approved an amended site plan allowing a $2 million addition to the planned new St. Patrick School on Omdorf Drive. The site plan, approved unanimously last week, ^ows construction of what the parish is calling its “Cor Center” on the south side of the former GM Powertrain properly. The building will be renovated to make way for the school. The Cor OLiatin for “heart”) Center will include a kitchen and combination gymnasium, cafeteria and auditorium, said Ron Garrison, St. Patrick’s community development director. The space, with a capacity of more than 500, will be a place for school lunches, athletic contests and school events. The renovation project, including property purchase, will cost $10 million. Remaining emergency-exit issues are being worked out by the parish and city, said Matt Modrack, Brighton community development and planning director. Construction is expected to start this spring and the renovated building ready next September. Garrison said the Cor Center should be completed “60 to 90 days later.” Discussions set on shopping district The city has scheduled a series of meetings with downtown merchants and building owners to discuss creating a principal shopping district. Such a district captures tax revenue from development to finance infrastructure improvements. “Commercial property owners outside of the initial proposed PSD district are (also) welcome to attend the meetings to see if they want the proposed district expanded,” said Matt Modrack, the city’s planning and community development director. The first series of five meetings was scheduled for Thursday at city hall, 200 N. First St. The next session will be Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, 131 Hyne St. in Brighton, followed by a meeting Jan.. 25 at the chamber from 6:30-8 p.m. The final session will be on Jan. 26 at city hall, with presentations at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. People planning on coming to either of the chamber presentations are asked to contact chamber director Pam McConeghy at (810) 227-5086. Volunteers to discuss hurricane relief work Diane Serra, executive director of the Livingston County American Red Cross, and local reliefwork volimteers will show videos and slides from their visit to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Brighton District Library. The Livingston County American Red Cross Chapter sent 55 local volunteers to help in the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita relief efforts. For more information, call (810) 229-6571, ext. 222. Brighton Township Board approves committee posts The Brighton Township Board of Trustees, meeting in its first session of 2006 on Monday, approved committee appointments and reappointments for the coming year: ■ Zoning Board of Appeals: Mary Sullivan and Thomas Mahoney were appointed. ■ Township Planning Commission: Ron Doughty and Frank Grapentien were reappointed. ■ Utilities committee: Mark Sweatman was appointed; Greg Sonnanstine was reappointed. ■ Lakes committee: Cheryl Gibbons was appointed; Doug Taylor was reappointed. ■ Roads committee: Frank Ducato was appointed; Dale Goodsmith was reappointed. ■ Building authority: Dan Boss and Rich Perlberg were reappointed. ■ Fonda Island Briggs Lake Water Authority: Stuart Riley was reappointed. Planning commissioners and ZBA members are paid $75 per meeting; utilities committee members are paid $25 per meeting. Other township committees serve without compensation. Genoa Township Kensington Woods open house Thursday Kensington Woods High School will have an open house Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Staff members, parents and board members will be there to answer questions. There wili be information about the school’s FlexTl-ac evening program, which allows high school students to earn credits at night. There will also be information on the school’s core curriculum, advanced courses for college-bound students, internship career programs and more. For more information, call (517) 545-0828 or go to www.kensingtonwoodshs.com. Board OKs rezoning for business addition The township board has approved an impact assessment and rezoning of property at Grand River Avenue and Chilson Road allowing Eternal Tattoos to plan on a small addition to the rear of the business. The change would also allow a driveway into the parcel serving Akin & Akin and the tattoo business at the southeast corner to be abandoned in favor of moving the driveway further south and away from the intersection. A new driveway would be proposed directly across from the access to the Livingston County East Complex.A site plan detailing the work will still be needed for any updates. Officials said the proximity of the driveway to Grand River Avenue can be a hazard as people try to navigate in and out of Chilson Road. Howell Library to celebrate new wireless service The Howell Carnegie District Library will host a “wire-cutting” ceremony on Hiesday to celebrate the introduction of the library’s wireless Internet service. The celebration will be from 4-6 p.m., with the ceremony at 4:30 p.m. The library is at 314 W Grand River Ave., on the west side of downtown. The library decided to go to the new service after patrons told officials that they wanted wireless Internet access and CD-burning capabilities. These were the most requested new services by library users in the past 18 months, said Director Kathleen Zaenger. “Your wishes have been granted,” she said. “Bring your laptop with a wireless card to access wireless Internet throughout the library.” Staff will be on hand to demonstrate other new technologies, such as the audio book download process. About 1,100 book titles are available for downloads through a subscription service the library has purchased. About 30 new titles are added each month. Also on Hiesday library trustee Ed Repik will be honored; he recently received the 2005 Michigan Library Association’s Triistee of Merit Award. Repik has served on the HoweU library board for eight years. MOOT turns down Clinton Street plans City officials are back to the drawing board on Clinton Street after state Department of Transportation officials turned down an alternative street design for the major road project. The city will proceed with a different design, while still appealing the MDOT ruling, said City Manager Shea Charles. The $850,000 federally funded reconstruction project includes rebuilding Clinton Street between Bjron Road and Barnard Street this year. “We knew we would have to pursue a design exception from MDOT,” Charles said. “We were disappointed at the response. We believe MDOT’s position on this is incorrect.” The city will now ask for two driving ianes 28 feet wide that can accommodate on-street parking and that could be staggered on opposite sides of the street between blocks. The city hosted a community design charrette in August, where input was sought from residents and businesses. 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Key Plastics gets new odor warning An enforcement letter was sent this week to Key Plastics as odors have continued to plague the southwest city neighborhood around it. The notification was faxed to the company on Monday and was scheduled to be sent via certified letter on Tuesday morning. City Manager Shea Charles said Monday. It advises the company to “cease and desist” the smelly discharge and asks for information about what chemicals or other emissions are being put into the air. Residents including City Council Member Donald Miller have complained to the city about the odors and voiced concerns about possible health issues. Key Plastics has been working with the state Department of Environmental Quality to fix the problem. Charles said company officials told the city they had taken care of the problem, but more odors were reported on Monday. The letter gave the company until Wednesday to respond to the city. The company faces possible daily fines if the problem is not solved, officials said. City, Pepsi reach deal in discharge dispute The City Council has reached an agreement with Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. on effluent discharges from Pepsi facilities on Isbell Street and McPherson Park Drive into the city’s sanitary system. Under a consent order approved by the City Council on Monday, Pepsi has the option of paying a $10,000 fine to the city within 30 days or placing $10,000 into escrow within 60 days as it works toward completing a pretreatment facility on site by March 31. The city would monitor work, control the escrow fund and allow Pepsi to cover costs of the upgrade from the escrow accoimt. If Pepsi fails to meet the city’s standards, the city will take the money as a fine at $1,000 a day. The company has had problems meeting the city’s ordinance on discharges for five years, according to City Manager Shea Charles. Charles said Monday that the state Department of Environmental Quality had started enforcement actions against the city and Pepsi, prompting the consent order. Charles said officials anticipated that the state would cite the city for a violation of its sewer permit if action were not taken against Pepsi. Pepsi must file a detailed plan of action to the city within 14 days. Livingston County Board seeks action on US-23 study The county Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 3 to frame a resolution calling on the Michigan Department of Transportation to remove the US-23 environmental impact study from the state’s “deferred list” of projects put on hold because the state lacks the money to pay for them. The move came partly in response to a similar resolution by the Brighton Township Board of Trustees, passed in early December, that requested that MDOT work with the county to move the study off the list. The township board noted that US-23 is highly congested for hours during both the morning and evening peak times, serves as an important route for Michigan tourism and is a major commuter route. Pinckney St. Mary students raise Katrina funds Students in kindergarten through eighth grade at St. Mary School raised $1,125 for Hurricane Katrina relief. They money was donated to Epiphany of the Lord Church in Katy, Texas, to help rebuild St. Dominic School in Metairie, La. Each grade chose its own fundraiser; they included a bake sale, a returnable bottle and can collection and a T-shirt sale. Kindergartners raised money by doing chores at home in exchange for parents’ contributions to the relief effort. City cracking down on sign violations Pinckney officials are cracking down on people who place signs in the ground or on poles in village street right of ways. By ordinance, no sign can be placed within a public right of way or in a position that obstructs the vision of motorists. Signs for farmers markets, garage sales, construction, real estate, special events and political campaigns can be located on property not within street right of ways without a permit, said Village President Rebecca Foster. However, they must be taken down in a timely fashion after a sale or event is over. Pinckney police already have removed many signs that were in violation. Trustee Jim Shay suggested that offenders be sought out and fined to help stop to clutter and litter. For more information on the rules for posting signs in Pinckney, call Village Hall at (734) 878-6206. LETTERS Rogers, constituents apparently agree On Christmas Eve, the pastor of the church dismissed the congregation with the words of a traditional prayer asking God to help us not to return evil for evil. I thought then of Sen. John McCain’s proposal to Congress forbidding torture of any enemy troops or personnel. He had spent 5 1/2 years in a Vietnam prison undergoing torture. Vice President Dick Cheney vigorously opposed the McCain bill; this from a man who had five deferments during the war. Then I read in our paper that Congressman Mike Rogers, RBrighton, also voted against the bill. I would assume that the congressman’s constituents are largely Christians. Like many politicians, he had polled these constituents and evidently found them also in favor of the “no” vote he would cast. As if that were not bad enough, the congressman took part in the debate going on in Howell over the diversity banner where some Howell citizens are trying to rid Howell of the stain of bigotry and intolerance it gathered in its attraction to the Ku Klux Klan. However, these citizens wefe opposed by a group who opposed the diversity propose. They evidently favored a community that would be free of people of color and with what they termed values not keeping with the majority, especially gays. 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Livingston County has the lowest rate of deaths for children ages 1-14 and the second lowest rate of teenage pregnancy in the state. tThe reason, says Bill Sleight, director of Michigan Works, the state’s employment agency, is the economic security in the county. “There is a correlation between the income in this county and the Kids Count indicators,” says Sleight. “As the county gains jobs and economic security improves, so do the general indicators.” Sleight adds that the data masks a significant number of people who live above the poverty line but are still in economic (Ustress. He says Livingston County has an average wage of $34,106 and an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent, which is one of the lowest in the state. Alissa Parks, a community planner for the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body, says, “It’s difficult being poor in this county. It’s difficult to access funding and there is little affordable housing.” She says that $640 is considered the fair market rate for a monthly housing payment and that’s more than many people can afford. Despite faring better than most counties in Michigan, that’s just one of the issues facing the county. Although the county’s number of confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect is the third lowest in the state, that number increased 36 percent from last year. Susan Rilton, director of the Livingston County Department of Human Services, says the increase is due to the growing population and greater public awareness about child abuse, which means a higher number of victims being identified. “Livingston County has very strong early intervention for kids, and the increase in abuse has not kept up with the population growth,” says Fhlton. She says the number of licensed foster homes in the county has increased to 45, but there is still a need for more homes for teens. When it comes to younger children, Livingston County had 9.8 percent of its infants born with birth defects between 2001 and 2003 compared with a state average of 6.4 percent. Ted Westmeier, director of the Livingston County Department of Public Health, says his department is investigating whether more interventions are needed, but adds that there could also be reporting issues regarding the accuracy of those numbers. “One initiative this year is to do a more in-depth study of birth records and look at the birth defects rate,” says Westmeier. The Kids Count in Michigan annual data book is a collaborative project of the Michigan League for Human Services and Michigan’s Children. C o u n c i l c o n s i d e r s a p p o i n t i n g c l e r k Members divided (^er changing position B Y L E A N N E S M IT H N f w s S t a f f R e p o r t e r ' Pinckney’s VUlage Clerk could be appointed instead of elected if the Village Council adopts an ordinance its attorneys were asked to start drafting on Monday. Some council members believe appointing the clerk would add stability to the office and keep a qualified person in it more permanently. Those who oppose the action said they worry it would take the right to choose away from residents and deteriorate the checks and balances that elections guarantee. If the council turns down the ordinance, the position will stay elected. If it adopts it, residents would have 45 days to oppose the change. If 10 percent of Pinck- . ney’s registered voters sign petitions asking for it, the final decision would go to a vote of the people. “I think it should be up to the residents,” said TYustee Bob Stone. “They are the people we work for.” Stone and Trustee Jim Shay voiced the most opposition to the change. Shay said he was worried that an appointed clerk, whose boss could be the elected president, would be intimidated to report problems with the president’s job performance. “We had a very controlling president in the past and the only way anyone could get access to anything was through the independently elected clerk,” Shay said. “If we ever found ourselves in that position again, that could go unchecked because an appointed employee would fear losing his or her job.” Village President Rebecca Fbster and trustees Kurt Mohrmann and Carol Norman said the change should be considered because, as it is, the clerk could be chosen throu^ a popularity contest on election day instead of by how qualified he or she is for the job. “We run the risk of getting a clerk that doesn’t even loiow how to use a computer,” Poster said. Pinckney’s clerk does not vote at meetings but does organize agenda padiets and keep meeting minutes. 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Howell 517-552-0000 « _______ A . Monday-Friday 10a-8p . Saturday 10a-5p . Sunday Noon-5p ^ , . i A 6 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 P a rtn e rsh ip s b o o s t M-Tech Center is at capacity in students and classes BY CASEY HANS N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t e r New and existing partnerships - including two with four-year colleges - have things hopping at the Livingston Regional M-Tech Center. “Right now we’re at capacity. It’s a wonderful problem to have,” said Janell Westveer, site manager for the regional training facility that is owned and operated by Mott Community College. Just one year ago, the staff was looking for ways to creatively use the 39,200-square-foot buildhig in the Tl’ansWest Industrial Park off of M-59 between 1-96 and Grand River Avenue in Howell Township. Westveer’s role has transformed from one of looking to fill the building, to juggling a full schedule and finding times and places to add even more classes and events. The most visible change has been the recent move of Michigan Works from it’s east-side Howell location into four classrooms at M-Tech. “Michigan Works’ move has been a huge move for us,” she said. “Obviously, the traffic is increasing. It’s a good fit.” Bill Sleight, director of the Livingston County Michigan Works office, said the move put the agency closer to the Livingston Economic Development Council which relocated to the center in 2003. The two agencies link employers with those who need jobs and M-Tech helps with the training. “So far we’re pretty pleased,” said Sleight about the move. “Peo-/ pie are finding us. We’re just busy as ever.” Sleight said the agency has increased the number of customers visits by about 3,000 and now logs roughly 16,000 customer contacts per year. He said that should increase more at the new location with more hiring events, assessment services and training opportunities. Another new partnership with Ferris State University as well as expanded ties with Central Michigan University, LEDC, Kensington Woods Hi^ School (formerly Livingston Technical Academy) and the Michigan State University Extension Service have all contributed to the success of filling the building with activity. Westveer said. Perris State started classes last Monday offering a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s degree in criminal justice and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Deborah Thalner, executive director for Ferris State University- Southeast Michigan who administers the campus, said interest has been good, especially for the elementary education degree program. Thalner said M-Tech is a good location for Ferris, which also is partnering with nearby Lansing Community College in offering its programs. The partnerships at the center “make sense, especially if you look at Michigan Works,” she said. “Education just fits well JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Anna Marie Gonzales, a customer service representative for Michigan Works, helps Jeffrey Clapper of Howell fill out unemployment paperwork and to register for the Michigan Talent Bank. Michigan Works has recently moved into the Livingston M-Tech Center in Howell Township. here. (Livingston County) employers can come in and feel like they have a skilled workforce. That will be needed as the county grows.” Although many Ferris classes are at M-Tech, the university’s business classes are all scheduled at the LCC campus on D-19 south of 1-96, Thalner added. CMU, which has offered master’s degree programs at the center for three years, will continue to offer advanced degrees; currently an MA in administration is the only one with open enrollment, said Nancy Morey, program administrator for the CMU Lansing Center, which administers the Howell-area program. This fall, CMU will expand its Howell-area offerings with a bachelor of science degree in administration, where students can also earn certificates in either human relations or leadership specialties. Expanding programs will keep a growing Livingston County strong, Morey said. “It will be important to area employers as (students) earn their degrees,” she added. H i g h e r e d u c a t i o n Providers of higher education in Livingston County meet monthly as part o f the Livingston Higher Education Network, a loosely knit group whose members discuss collaboration of services. Each acts as a referral base for services in the county. Here’s who's involved: ■ Central Michigan University www.cel.cmich.edu ■ Cleary University www.cleary.edu ■ Eastern Michigan University www.emich.edu ■ Ferris State University www.ferris.edu ■ Lansing Community College www.lcc.edu ■ Mott Community College www.mcc.edu (click on Livingston Regional M-Tech Center) Source: s ta f f research N e w W h i t m o r e L a k e H i g h n e a r s c o m p l e t i o n School should be completed in n e x t six months BY DAVID JESSE N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t e r The tall lockers stand empty in the long hallways. Inside the science lab, the long counters with sinks await experiments. In the band room, stacks of metal instrument lockers are in place. The innovative heating system is turned on and keeping the school warm. But the new Whitmore Lake High School isn’t finished yet. Tile is still being laid in the cafeteria. The pool area is being painted. The classrooms need desks. The kitchen doesn’t have any stoves or counters. Don’t worry. Superintendent Scott Menzel says. The building will be done on time. That means construction will be done in six months and the school will open for students at the start of next school year. That’s good news for parent Dan House, who has a son who’s a sophomore at the current school. “I was actually talking about it the other day with him after driving by it,” House said. “It will be nice for all the students to be in the new building. I hope it gets done on time and they make the budget.” After some squeezing, the construction will make the almost $30 million budget, Menzel said. “The bids came in about $4 million over, but thanks to value engineering and some unexpected interest earnings, we should be right on budget,” he said. “We haven’t changed the scope of what was promised to the voters.” Voters passed a $47.5 million bond in 2002 to build the new school on Whitmore Lake Road just south of Five Mile Road and make other improvements in the district. The goal was to build a new . . . i ' ■ i f ' i . 1 1 I ® LARRY E.WRIGHT,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Superintendent Scott Menzel stands in an unfinished ciassroom at the new Whitmore Lake High School, which is undergoing interior construction. The new schooi is scheduied to be ready for the start of the 2006-07 schooi year. school to provide opportunities to students that they currently don’t have, Menzel said. That should help the district market itself to students and reverse a trend of losing 30 to 40 students a year at the high school. That means building rooms like the large vocational technology room near the entrance of the building, Menzel said. That room is designed to be flexible and allow the district to teach everything from robotics to computer-aided drafting. The building is mirror-like, with 26 classrooms split into two wings. Down the center is a large hallway that will include concrete benches with lampposts coming out of them. “We want it to look like a main street,” Menzel said. On one side of the hallway is the cafeteria-auditorium. Most of the time the large room will be split into the cafeteria and a 170-plus-seat auditorium. However, the school will be able to pull back sections of bleachers to allow the auditorium to seat more than 400 people. “It’s been designed acoustically to work as a small auditorium and also as a large one,” Menzel said. Across the hall is the gym. Visitors will enter the gym from the second floor, walking across a three-lane running track and heading down to their seats. A pool, with entrances into the school and directly outside for community use also is being built. The building has a certification as an environmentally sensitive building through the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. One of the features that’s part of that is the innovative heating system. The schooFs heating and cooling system is a geothermal system, which means 46 miles of pipe laid in the ground draw natural heat from the Earth. The pipes transfer the heat to the building to power the heating system. That means no big boilers in the school, which will save on maintenance costs. It also means savings in natural gas costs. Menzel estimates the district will save more than $80,000 a year because of the system. “That’s enough for 1% teachers,” he said. “We’ve built this school to save money and maximize the amount of space we have.” • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HARLAND’S SPECIALS m O F F a j a n d A L L M A T ER IA LS * F IN A N C IN G ^ INDEPENDENT F L O O R I N G , I N C . ^ N th3a □ARLAND'S Brighton AT Old 23 & Grand River • • Certified by F.C.l.T.S N o w B o a r d i n g H o r s e s HELL CREEK RANCH - beautiful boarding facility offering an indoor arena, box. standing & pasture boarding. All feeding & hay included along wifh furnout. Only 20 minutes from Ann Arbor or Howell, we are surrounded by 1,000 acres of state land offering you approximafely 20 miles of beaufiful trail riding. Take advantage of our 100 sife campground, bring your horse & spend the weekend. H e l l C r e e k R a n c h 10866 C e d a r L a k e R o a d , Hell, M ic h ig a n 48169 H o t l i n e t o H e l l ( 7 3 4 ) 8 7 8 - 3 6 3 2 03394542 4 t o w n s h i p s u n i t e t o a d d r e s s r o a d s Approach could boost clout and save money BY TOM TOLEN N e w s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Handy Township Supervisor Cindy Denby says the four northwestern townships in Livingston County will accomplish more by working together on areas of mutual concern, especially roads. The supervisors in the townships - Handy, Howell, Cohoctah and Conway - met for the first time in December to prioritize their mutual needs and another meeting is planned for today. “We’re trying to look at a regional approach because we do impact each other,” Denby says. Calling the north-south arteries - Owosso, Powlerville and Nicholson roads - the most critical, Denby says the main problem is lack of money. Although all four townships have specid millage levies in place for roads, most of that money goes for dust control. The Livingston County Road Commission does have road programs in which it participates financially with the townships, such as the one for gravel roads. But Denby says officials would also like to explore other possibilities, such as paving the gravel portion of Owosso Road, which forms the east-west border among the four townships. “That road gets a lot of traffic, and that is a corridor we should be concentrating on,” she says. Cohoctah Tbwnship Supervisor Mark Fosdick agrees, saying he hopes at the very least, the unpaved portions of Owosso Road would benefit from a limestone treatment, which is harder and wears better than gravel. After that, Fosdick says, the road could be seal-coated in a phased-in project over several years. Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine says that paving any gravel road is pricey, about $1 million per mile, and the commission’s resources are committed to other projects. He says it would be premature to comment on the supervisors’ discussions. Fosdick says that by banding together the townships would have more political clout and stand a better chance of getting a favorable reaction from the Road Commission. Denby says she’d likely not support a ballot request for additional road funds, saying the improvements should come from existing funding sources. “I try not to incur an additional tax burden on the residents,” she says. “You have to do the best you can with the dollars you have.” Howell Township Manager Merry Bering says it’s too early to tell what projects the four townships will be able to work on together. Nonetheless, Bering says she thinks it’s useful to have such discussions. “It’s very good for the township officials to get together to talk,” Bering says. She adds last year her township worked in concert with Oceola 'Township to improve Fisher Road , which comprises their north-south border. Bering, who says sewer and water are other areas in which the townships might work together for greater efficiency and cost savings, saying Howell Township has several such projects either in the finishing or planning stages. 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Charette will allow residents to discuss fa te o f Village Center BY LEANNE SMITH * News Staff Reporter Those who have lived there awhile know the Hamburg Township of today is “not their .fathers’ Hamburg.” V Growth took off in the early '1990s when sewers were installed in platted subdivisions around the lakes, making summer cottages more appealing as sites for year around homes. Hamburg soon be- > came Livingston County’s largest and fastest growing township, a title it still holds today. This endlessly challenges township officials, who know they can’t stop development but must make sure it fits with the area’s traditionally rural character, said Zoning Administrator Pat Hagman. Their latest attempt comes Jan. 20-21 at a charrette on an area called Village Center. Located on both sides of M-36 from Merrill Road to the township’s eastern boundary. Village Center already contains most of Hamburg Township’s commercial enterprises, making it a good place for more dense residential development, he said. '• “You want to direct where your dense development will be so you don’t have sprawl or apartments in farm fields where we don’t provide services,” Hagman said. A charrette is a brainstorming and design event meant to Hamburg Twp. Village Area Design Charrette Hamburg Township's Planning C omm is sion is hosting a two-day b ra in s to rm in g session regarding th e design o f V illa g e Center, an area that w o u ld hold the township's comme rcial businesses and more dense residential d e ve lopm ent. The event is open to the general p u b lic . Here are the details. ■ When: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 2 0 - 2 1 . ■ Where: Hamburg Township Offices, 10405 Merrill Road. ■ Who: Township officials and planners hope to hear from a variety of residents, property owners, business owners, designers and developers. ■ What: Tour of the area, meetings, workshops, open public presentations and commentary sessions. ■ Details: Call Hamburg Township Zoning Administrator Pat Hagman at (810) 231-1000,ext.219. Hamburg Township Village Center The Hamburg Township Planning Commission is hosting a two-day charrette to receive input on a Village Center area that would contain the township's most dense commercial and residential development. create a consensus among those who attend. Hamburg Township’s is being hosted by its Planning Commission from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. each day in the township offices. All residents, business and property owners and developers are encouraged to attend. “It’s definitely casual and you don’t have to spend the entire time there both days,” said Supervisor Cindy Pine. “It’s important that we have input from everyone.” The overall uses, design and character of Village Center will be developed and as input from the charrette is incorporated, Hagman said. Public review of the designs are set for the end of each day, as is a closing session from 8-9 p.m. Saturday. “The point is to refine everything and get it to a point where the township board can adopt it as part of our master plan,” Hagman said. Village Center concentrates the township’s commercial and high-density residential developments in a planned area that will prevent “bigbox” stores and strip malls from sprawling throughout the township and help maintain the rest of the township’s small-town character, Hagman said. Included in Village Center are a road network that would provide access to the area while relieving some traffic from M-36 and plans for single- and multi-family housing. Sewer and water services would be available, as would sidewalks and paths to make it more walkable. Pine said. Public comments at previous Planning Commission sessions on Village Center have been mixed. Some worry it will turn the township SONIA L. GOTTFRIED.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS into a little city or “yuppie town,” while others are glad officials are trying to plan for inevitable continuing growth. “We can modify things to make it work,” Hagman said. “The most important thing is that we plan. If we don’t, we just have to take what the developers give us.” L e a n n e S m i t h c a n b e r e a c h e d a t l s m i t h @ l i v in g 5 t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w 5 . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 1 . ^ y V l N G S T O A r A n t iq u e O u t l e t E s t. 2 0 0 2 N e w A d d i t i o n is N o w O p e n ! 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Unfortunately, the opposite also is true. But, as my mother always taught me: It’s best to focus on the positive while still shining light on the negative. ■ Cheers: To Donna Cook, for not hesitating to get back on that horse, as the saying goes. The Hamburg Township resident was one of six area residents who survived a boating accident in upstate New York last fall that killed two local senior citizens and 18 others. Rather than let the incident limit her. Cook says she is getting on with her active lifestyle, even considering an upcoming barge trip on the Ohio Fdver. She says counseling sessions, talking about it and getting out on Zukey Lake in her paddleboat have helped her move beyond the incident. ■ Cheers: To Bob Sweeney for his 30 years of dedication to the United Way. Sweeney is retiring from his most recent position as allocation and assessments director for the Livingston County United Way. But his commitment to the agency goes back at least to 1977 when Sweeney started running the United Way campaign in the Brighton Area Schools. He served as community education director for the schools until his retirement in 2003. Now that’s community service. ■ Jeers: To people involved with what police believe to be illegal dog fighting, based on a search last weekend at a Green Oak Township home. Green Oak Police and Livingston County Animal Control officers found several distressed pit bull terriers and other evidence that leads investigators to believe the dogs could be involved with illegal dog fighting. While the public generally believes pit bulls to be a dangerous breed, it is this kind of treatment that makes matters worse. People like this do not deserve the companionship of man’s best Mend. ■ Cheers: To Jennifer Koch, Putnam Township’s first fulltime firefighter. Although her hiring marks another “first” for Koch (she was the department’s first lieutenant), her new status also is a reflection of the need for fire services in a growing area. Now Putnam Township residents have a trained professional ready to respond immediately. ■ Jeers: lb Livingston County Commissioner Dennis Dolan who chairs the board’s Health and Human Services Subcommittee. In a recent story about the county’s No. 1 health thr^t - smoking - he says: “Fin not against smokers, but the way I see it, majority rules. If there’s a general feeling countywide to ban smoking in certain buildings or areas, I’d be more likely'to lean that way.” That doesn’t soupd like the strong leadersh^ we need on such a critical health issue. H Cheers: To Bennett’s Beavers, a group of busy woodworkers that creates more than 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 wooden toys each year in the Hamburg Township workshop of Jim Bennett. Most of the toys find their way to children at Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. These guys love working with wood and making children smile. What a great combination. ■ Cheers: To all of those who regularly give blood. Some people run out of time to give around the holidays and others don’t like to get out in bad winter weather. So that makes this time of the year perfect for giving. Giving blood only takes about an hour and it can, literally, save someone’s life. Not a bad return on investment. M a n a g i n g E d i t o r R ic k F i t z g e r a ld c a n b e r e a c h e d b y e - m a i l a t r f i t z g e r a ld @ l i v in g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r b y c a l l in g ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 4 . ALAN WARREN.THE LIVINGSTON C OMMUNITY NEWS Neil Woodward plays his 1930s-era National steel guitar at his home in Cohoctah Township. Keeping the music alive N e il W o o (d w a rd p re s e rv e s M ic h ig a n v e rs io n s o f fo lk s o n g s BY KEVIN RANSOM News Special Writer It was just a couple of years ago that Livingston County folk musician Neil Woodward was declared “Michigan’s Troubadour” by the state Legislature. So when it came time to collect songs for his first recording since that designation. Woodward knew he wouldn’t have to look too far for songs. Indeed, his latest disc is titled “Michigan-i-a” - and subtitled “Great Lakes Folk Songs.” For more than 25 years. Woodward, who had a show at The Ark in Ann Arbor earlier this week, has devoted himself to researching traditional American folk songs. But for this project, he narrowed his focus down to Michigan songs - or at least Michigan versions of traditional tunes that also were sung in far-off locales like Washington state. New Brunswick and Maine. Some of the songs date back to the 1840s, and many of toem are about ways of life that no longer exist - lumbeijadcing, seafaring, iron ore mining, etc. “I didn’t really set out to find songs about occupations and ways of life that don’t exist any more, but a lot of them certainly turned out that way,” said Woodward, who, with his signature flat-brimmed hat, long gray hair and foot-long beard, looks every bit the rustic troubadour. “There is a rich vein of folk music in the Great Lakes region, with wonderful stories behind them, but unfortunately most of them have fallen into disuse because people don’t really do that kind of work any more - so I guess many people had come to the conclusion that these songs are no longer relevant to their lives,” said Woodward, Michigan's Troubador ■ Who: Neil Woodward ■ Age: 53 ■ Where: At home in Cohoctah Township. ■ Latest CD: "Michigan-i-a, Great Lakes Folk Songs." ■ To order CDs: Check details on the Web at www.neilwoodward.com ALAN W ARRENJHE L IVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Woodward's latest CD is a recording of Michigan folk songs. '...T h e more research I do on these kinds of songs and the deeper I get into it, the more I have come to believe that these are wonderful songs that are worthy of preservation.' Neil Woodward who grew up in Dearborn and now lives in Cohoctah Township. “But the more research I do on these kinds of songs, and the deeper I get into it, the more I have come to believe that these are wonderful songs that are worthy of preservation. And judging from the response I get when I share this music with audiences, a lot of people agree with me.” The album’s title song began as a poem discovered in a book, “Ballads and Songs of Southern Michigan,” published in 1939. The poem, which dates back to 1840, was anonymous, and included an invitation to “Yankee farmer boys” to “come go with me and settle Michigan-i-a.” Woodward set the words to a sprightly melody. Another tune, “Louie Sands and Jim McGhee,” is set to the melody of the state song, “Michigan, My Michigan,” and was reportedly popular among lumberjacks in logging camps from the Saginaw Valley west to Manistee. Sands was a Manistee lumber baron, philanthropist and community leader. Woodward first became aware of the song fixrm local folk singer-songwriter Kitty Donohoe, who is oiiginaUy form St. Johns. Some of the logging songs on the CD, like “The Jolly Liunbermen” and “The Lumberjack’s Alphabet,” were discovered via the works of Earl Clifton Beck, a teacher at Michigan Teachers College in Mormt Pleasant way back before it became Central Michigan University. In the 1940s and 1950s, Beck published several books of traditional Michigan lumberjack songs fixrm the 1800s. One area musician who shares Woodward’s affinity for traditional Michigan songs is Eric Kelly, who organizes the annual Michigan Songwriters Festival at The Ark. “I think it’s really important that we have artists like Neil, keeping those great old songs alive,” said Kelly. ‘Michigan-i-a’ is a great example. Wrth- SEE WOODWARD, 82 P u t n a m T w p . p a i r s p o t a b a r g a i n i n a b e a t - u p , o l d P i n c k n e y t r a c t o r Father, son plan to restore their $1,100 purchase for mowing BY LEANNE SMITH News Staff Reporter Hearing that anyone wanted to buy a nearly 50-year-old tractor they hadn’t used for almost three years tickled workers at Pinckney’s Department of Public Works. Finding out, through a sealed bid opened at a December Village Council meeting, that Matt Wardlow was willing to pay $1,100 for it made them laugh out loud. “They thought it was pretty hilarious,” said Matt Wardlow, 25, of Putnam Township. “I know they were wondering, ‘What is this kid thinking?’ I was just hoping no one else knew what they had.” By early summer. Matt Wardlow and his father. Bud, who plan to restore the 1957 Ford 850 Series tractor may be the ones laughing. With just a little more money and a lot of sweat equity, they’ll have preserved a piece of American history they’ve seen for sale on the Internet for up to $ 6 , 0 0 0 . To the Wardlows, this tractor is priceless. It’s not a collectible or an investment, but a chance to complete a father-and-son project they’ve been dreaming about. “We’d really like to have a 1969 Chevelle, but we don’t have $60,000,” Bud Wardlow said. “This is a more affordable thing to restore.” And this may be the time to do it, as Matt Wardlow has finished his teaching degree at Western Michigan University and expects he’ll have to leave Michigan to find a job. “We’re looking forward to having a good time,” Bud Wardlow said. “Matt’s a top mechanic. He’s messed with mechanical things since he was a little Md.” The Wardlows don’t plan to sell the tractor or keep it tucked away. Once its 45-horsepower engine is running again, it’ll be used for mowing. A tractor of similar size purchased new today would cost $20,000-$30,000, Bud Wardlow said. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE L IVINGSTON C OM MUNITY NEWS Bud Wardlow and his son. Matt, take the hood off a 1957 Ford tractor Matthew bought from the village of Pinckney for $1,100. They plan to restore the classic tractor together. The old tractor belonged to Pinckney when Dave Marshall became its DPW director in 1983. Before a new John Deere was purchased, it was used to mow grass along village streets, Marshall said. Until Matt Wardlow bought it, the tractor had been stored in the old Patterson Lakes Products factory. “It’ll make good farm tractor,” Marshall said. “It’ll probably last them another 20 years. You can’t kill those old Fords.” SEE TRACTOR, 82 B 2 THE L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 WOODWARD FROM B1 Musician plays banjo, m a n d o lin ,fid d le and p e n n yw h istle out Neil, there’s would be no easy way to find those amazing sea shanty and lumbering songs of the Great Lakes. It’s the best collection of Michigan songs since Duane Starcher’s ‘Woods and Water’ And it doesn’t hurt that he’s an amazing multi-instrumentalist.” Woodward is indeed a versatile musician who plays everything from guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle to pennywhistle, dulcimer, harmonica and autoharp. Now 53, he spent several years in the ’70s playing in rock and country bands before turning his attention to folk music. Initially, Woodward said, “I was mos% just interested in basic American folk songs, like ‘Red River Valley’ and ‘Sweet Betsy From Pike’ - you know, songs about America’s history ... But the more I’ve been looking into things the last few years, the more interested I’ve become in local references.” That’s partly due to the “Michigan Troubador” designation. “I do feel like it behooves me more now to do more of the Michigan songs,” he said. “I feel that’s a charge of sorts - that someone pointed to me and said, ‘You’re one of the guys that is going to preserve this’ - so I do feel like it’s up to me in to help carry on this tradition.” C O M M U N I T Y S C R A P B O O K Airmail COURTESY, MARK S. DUNCAN Pilots for Kids, an organization made up of U.S. pilots, delivered gifts to children hospitalized during the Christmas holiday. Brighton resident Mark S. Duncan, a Northwest Airlines captain, was one of the members who recently visited the University of Michigan's Mott Children's Hospital. Art of Driving COURTESY, MARY JO LICATA Katie Poet of Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep presents Bob Pauline, a parent representative from St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney, with a check for $405. The money was raised through a Chrysler program called "The Art of Driving School Fundraiser" in which Chrysler donates $5 for each minivan demonstration drive completed with an evaluation form. Chrysler Town and Country minivans were provided for parents and friends to test drive and evaluate. Dan Hall's Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep supplied the minivans, and staff from the dealership was on hand to assist in this fundraising activity. Flag raising COURTESY BARBARA SMITH Three members of the Philip Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution attended the recent dedication of the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. During the dedication, 34 flags were raised along the Avenue of Flags. They will be part of the 62 flags that will eventually be flown. Attending the ceremony were, from left, Karen Savale, Grace Ayres and Marge Ruppel. Anniversary celebration COURTESY, JUDY RECKER The Rev. James W. Bessert, who has many relatives in the Fowlervilie area, celebrated 25 years in the priesthood last fall. He is pastor of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church in Midland. The 51-year-old Bessert was born in Howell and attended school for a while in Fowlervilie before his family moved from the area. He was ordained a priest in 1980 and has previously served parishes in Bay City, Mount Pleasant, Coleman and Edenville. Good citizens COURTESY, BARBARA SMITH The Philip Livingston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored five Livingston County high school seniors with the Good Citizen Award. The honor is presented to one senior in every U.S. high school who best exemplifies the qualities of scholarship, community involvement and patriotism. Honored locally this year were, from left, Mark Schroeder of Hartland High, Atea Nazarowff of Howell High, Ryan Emmorey of Brighton High, and Gordon Taylor of Pinckney High. Not shown but also honored was Thomas Dombrowski of Fowlervilie High. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Matthew Wardlow takes a look under the hood of his 1957 Ford tractor. TRACTOR FROM B1 1957 Ford to be restored This one has new tires, but its carburetor is missing, its right fender and running board have been bent and its original redand- gray finish has been covered by reflective yellow paint. “It looks kind of rough, but we like the potential,” Bud Wardlow said. So far, the Wardlows have scoured the Internet and spent about $1,100 on replacement parts. 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According to Rogers’ press secretary Sylvia Warner, Rogers named a group of residents from the 8th District who review all the applications and then make recommendations to him. Students cannot apply to the academies unless they’re recommended by a member of Congress. “These students were selected for nomination based on character, leadership potential and academics,” Rogers said in a statement. “These young men and women are willing to reach out for an education and career of service to their nation. They are a credit to their schools, communities, and families.” The students nominated by Rogers are: ■ Christina Stants from Pinckney, who attends Kensington Woods High School and applied to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. ■ Aaron Jeffrey from Brighton, a student at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep School who applied to the U.S. Air E ig h t S c o u t s a c h ie v e t h e r a n k o f E a g le From News staff reports Eagles do not normally come in flocks, but at Brighton Boy Scout TYoop 347, eight Scouts will earn ■ o -4he Eagle rank in one year. Six of them were awarded Eagle pins during a ceremony Jan. 8. jState Sen. Valde Garcia, R-Marion Tbwnship, made the presentations. , Earning the Eagle rank were; , i(j, Jason Keeney, 16; Mike Neu- '^i;,,maier, 18; Mike Ramalia, 13; An- 'drewReaume, 18; David William t..-jJohn Suchanek, 18; and Christopher Weyand, 17. Two additional Eagles will be awarded in separate ceremonies later this year ,~joto Christen Green, 15, and Ben Krinke, 16. To earn the Eagle rank, the 1 - —highest m Scouting, a Scout must [ earn at least 21 merit badges and > complete a community service J ^ project. Among the projects com- «;’* dieted by the group were the building of bird houses for Kens- COURTESY, CHARLES OSTERDALE Boy Scout Troop 347 will have eight Scouts reach the Eagle rank this years. Six participated in an Eagle ceremony Jan. 8. State Sen. Valde Garcia (at right in front row) made the presentations.The Scouts include, front row from left, Mike Ramalia, Andrew Reaume, Mike Neumaier and Christopher Weyand. In back are Jason Keeney, left, and David Suchanek. ington Metropark, the construction of an outdoor classroom at First Presbyterian Church of Brighton and the landscaping of a garden at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Tloop 347 is under the leadersh^ of Scoutmaster Jim Reed and currently includes 47 scouts. The troop meets Monday nights at Maltby Middle School in Brightoa It is sponsored by the Brighton lions Club. VOLUNTEERS I I T h i s l i s t i n g o f v o l u n t e e r I ___ o p p o r t u n i t i e s is c o m p i l e d b y t h e - L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y U n i t e d W a y . ' OFFICE HELP ! Work Skills Corp. in Brighton is I loo k in g for a volunteer to help f ( With office work.The volunteer would be required to be ;___available 9 a.m.-noon on ' — ^Tuesdays. Details: (810) 227- 4868, ext. 127, or e-mail janetl@wskills.com. CREATE RESOURCE LIST The Key Development Center is ' looking for help creating a .___resource list.The center provides ;;v.i«.6substance abuse education and '---- treatment for the residents of -Livingston County. Details: (810) ■ 229-8192 ore-mail aking@tln.lib.mi.us. BOWLING PROGRAM St. George Special Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their bowling program at Btighton Bowl on Saturdays.The bowling program runs for eight weeks starting Jan. 21. Details: 810-229-6661, ext. 200, or e-mail , dmosey@yahoo.com. FOOD DISTRIBUTION Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is looking for volunteers to help with food distribution for its Food Programs in Howell.The next distribution dates are Jan. 17 and 19,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: 517-546-8500, or e-mail bJm@olhsa.org. ANIMAL RESCUE PROMOTION Last Chance Rescue, located in Cohoctah, is looking for help with promotion. Details: 248- 318-5872 or e-mail stolat13@att.net. ADULT LEADERS Campfire USA is looking for adults to volunteer as club leaders after school in Livingston County. Leaders must be 18 years of age or older. Volunteering will take about two hours per week during the school year. Details: 248-559- 5840 ore-mail campfireusa@wathana.org. WILDLIFE INFIRMARY The Howell Nature Center is looking for volunteers to serve as w ildlife infirmary assistants on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Details: 517-546-0249, or e-mail faithk@howellnaturecenter.org. RECYCLING Recycle Livingston of Howell needs volunteers on Wednesdays to help with greeting, unloading cars, and sorting. Details: 517-548-4439, or e-mail recycle@cac.net DISTRIBUTE BROCHURES HS-USA,a national medical charity based in Brighton that provides support and education for hidradenitis suppurativa, needs volunteers to help distribute brochures. For information about the disease, visit www.hs-usa.org. Details; 810-231-3419 or e-mail mdrvki@charter.net. CAREER BOUTIQUE The Women's Resource Center in Howell is looking for people to help as Career Boutique volunteers. Details; 517-548- 2200, or e-mail mtaylor@wrclivingston. org. TAX PREPARATION The B righton Sen ior Center is in need o f vo lu n te e rs to assist local senio rs w ith 2005 in com e tax returns. There w ill be a tra in in g session held at the cen te r on Jan. 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at M ille r School, 850 Sp encer Road, Brighton. Details: 810-299- 3822. V o l u n t e e r L i v i n g s t o n , a p r o g r a m o f t h e L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y U n i t e d W a y , p r o m o t e s t h e n e e d f o r v o l u n t e e r s i n t h e L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y a r e a . F o r a c o m p l e t e l i s t o f c u r r e n t v o l u n t e e r p o s t i n g s , v i s i t t h e W e b s i t e w w w . l c u n i t e d w a y . o r g . P le a s e s u b m i t y o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n ’s v o l u n t e e r n e e d s t o d o n r@ c h a r t e r m i . n e t . i: 1 ■ ' I ■ J L I V I N G S T O N P R O F E S S I O N A L S 5 Steps to a Workable New Year’s Resolution s te p 1: Make your resolutions public. Share them with one or more frie n d s so they will help you stick with them. S tep 2: Write down your resolution and the steps you will take to keep it. S tep 3: Keep things simple. Break a big goal into a series of smaller goals. S tep 4: Each time you make a small lifestyle change aimed at reaching your goal, put a s tar on your ca le n da r to mark yo u r achievement. S tep 5: Make small changes. You can make several small steps th a t will lead to greater achievements! Happy New Year! DENTAL G ra n d R iv e r Dental D r . B r a d R o n d e a u 7600 Grand River Ave., Suite 295, Brighton In the Livingston Centre, next to B.A.C. (810) 225-TEETH (8338) W a lte r A . G o o d e ll, D D S Offering Sedation and Famiiy Dentistry 600 E. Grand River Ave - Brighton (810) 227-2121 www.brightonsedationdentist.com HEALTH CLIN IC Wh itm o re L a ke Health C lin ic 9690 E. M-36, Box 606 Whitmore Lake (734) 449-2033 Edith Nemeth, M.D. Rosemarie Thomas, M.D. HEARING S ER V IC E S L iv in g s to n H ea ring C e n te r 12319 Highland Rd. #201 - Hartland (810)632-0900 Certified Audiologist Hearing Aid Sales, Service and Repair Force Academy. ■ Matthew De Mars from Howell, who attends Detroit Catholic Central and applied to the U.S. Air Force Academy. ■ Adam Giegler from Howell, who attends Randolph High School and applied to the U.S. Air Force Academy. ■ Brighton High School student Mark Bertolone, who applied to the U.S. Naval Academy. ■ Howell High School student Andrew Fitzsimmons, who applied to the U.S. Naval Academy. ■ Hartland High School student Derrick Annas, who apphed to the U.S. Naval Academy. ■ Nicholas Donlon from Fenton, who attends Linden High School and applied to the U.S. Naval Academy. The next step for each of the nominees is a screening process at the selected academies at which they may or may not receive appointments. 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A n n A rb o rO k 4 5 Museum S c i g n c © 2 j SC AND IUM I In celebration of M a r t in L u th e r K in g Jr. D a y the Museum will be open at 10 am on Monday, January 16 and adm is s io n is F R E E ! • F r e e F ^ a n d s -O n S c ie n c e A c t i v i t i e s • F r e e C o n c e r t s a t I a n d 2 p m B ia k u y e U n it y E n s em b le Am o n g the A k a n people o f Ghana, W e s t A fr ic a , “ biakuye” means unity. T h e ir ene rg etic programs engage audiences throug h music and dance pa rtic ip a tio n w h ile providing education abou t A fr ic a n cu ltu re and its global influence. presented with support from KIWANIS CLUB OF ANN ARBOR ANN ARBOR NEWS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT M a s te rs M e d ic a l S u p p ly S a l e s , S e r v i c e , R e n t a l s & R e p a i r s Medical Supplies & Equipment For Your Home 6480 Grand River - Brighton (Across from Bordine's Nursery.) (517) 548-3800 To advertise in this Professionals Directory, caU (810) 844-2 5 T H E ! 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 More than 250 interactive science exhibits. 220 East Ann Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 734.995.5439 For mor^ details go to w w w .a a h om .o rg H o u r s Monday - Saturday 10am ~ 5pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm N f i T t . < iU s ik B4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 C OM M U N IT Y C A L E N D A R TODAY . i PARK FREE ENTRY Kensington Metropark near Brighton. In honor o f Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., entry to all 13 Metroparks will be free today. Details: (800) 477-2757. HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: (517) 548- 4228. Also Wednesdays a t 6 p.m. THE LION,THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE 10 a.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartiand. For ages 8- 12. Registration required. Details: (810) 623-5200, ext. 4. SPAGHETTI DINNER 4- 8 p.m.The American Spirit Centre, 10590 Grand River Ave., Brighton. Proceeds to benefit Livingston County Meals on Wheels program. Cost: $8 adults, kids $5. Details: (810) 231-3263. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5- 8 p.m. Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, American Legion, at the post hall, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children 9 and under. Details: (734) 878-6633. FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Twp. Details: (517) 749-5580. SATURDAY 1:30 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. CHILI & EUCHRE BENEFIT 6:15 p.m. judging; 7:15 p.m. tasting and dinner. St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Council No. 8605,855 E. Grand River Ave, Fowlerville. Proceeds to benefit St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church in Waveland, Miss. Details: (517) 223- 1389 or (517)223-1009. SUNDAY BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Patrick's Activity Center, 712 Rickett Road, Brighton. Details: (517) 546-0326. THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE 10 and 11 a.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. For ages 8-12. Registration required. Details: (810) 623-5200, ext. 4. TRACK TREK INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE SEMINAR 1 -2 p.m. Independence Village of Brighton, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Home Sellers Clause is a program for people, who want to sell their home and move into Independence Village at Brighton Valley. Details: (810) 227-7666. ANIMAL TRACKS ON T-SHIRTS 2 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685- 0603. MONDAY BLOOD DRIVE 12:30-6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church,21 OS.Second Street, Fowlerville. Details: (517) 546-0326. STUDYCAFE 3-6 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Study for your exams, get homework help. Grades six and up. Details: (810) 229- 6571 ext. 213. LACASA SUPPORT GROUP * 6-7:30 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details: (810) 227- 7100. Also Thursdays a t 10 a.m. NETWORKING MIXER 6 p.m. 700 Bowl, 700 N. Lafayette, South Lyon. Bowling, munchies, networking. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area. Details: (248) 437-3257. DIVORCE CARE SEMINAR 7-9 p.m. Peoples Church of Pinckney,425 W. Unadilla St., Pinckney. Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Details: (734) 878-3407. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7-8:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, Conference Room, 100 Library Drive, Brighton.This month's book: 'Warriors o f God: Richard the Lionhearted and Saladin in the Third Crusade'by James Reston. Details: (810) 229-6571. FRIENDS OF THE HAMBURG GREENWAYS 7:30-9 p.m. Hamburg Senior Center, 10407 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: Jcspeedfish@earthlink.net. TUESDAY CHAMBER BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. Independence Village of Brighton Valley, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area. Details: (248) 437- 3257. FREE USDA COMMODITY FOOD 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, 912 North St., Howell. Available to eligible Livingston County residents. Details: (517) 546-8500. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. Brighton Cornerstone Church, 9455 Hilton, Brighton. Details: (517) 546-0326. STUDY HALL 3-7:30 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Silent study hall for high school students. Snacks provided. Registration required. Details: (810) 623-5200, ext. 4. 'ROUNDTABLE'READERS 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Participants meet on a monthly basis for a book discussion, eating snacks, playing trivia games, and deciding what to read next month. Ages 9 and up. Details: (734) 878-3888. HAMBURG TOWNSHIP 7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Hall Board Room, 10405 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Hamburg Township Board of Trustees meeting. Details: (810) 231-1000. Held the third Tuesday of each month. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY 7:30 p.m.Village of Pinckney, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Downtown Development Meeting. Details: (734) 878-6206. WEDNESDAY ) STORYTIME 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For children ages 3-5. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 231-1771. Also Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. LUNCH & LEARN 11 ;30 a.m.-l p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 123 E. Washington St, Howell.Topic: Higher educational opportunities in Livingston County. Cost: $20. Details: (517) 546-3920 or e-mail chamber@ howell.org. LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWCOMERS 11:30 a.m. Genoa Woods Executive Conference Center, 7707 Conference Center Drive, Brighton. Mike Corrigan, Family Counselor, will speak on coping with family issues. Pre-registration required by Jan. 13. Cost: $16. Details: (810) 225-6228. GENIE'S BOOK CLUB 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Meetings are every first and third Wednesday o f the month. Details: (810) 231-1771. WIRE CUTTING CEREMONY 4-6 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Join the celebration for the new wireless internet service at the Howell Library. Details: (517) 546- 0720, ext. 110. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: (517) 548- 4228. Also Fridays a t 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY SUPPORTGROUP 10 a.m. LACASA, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details: (810) 227-7100. Also Mondays at 6 p.m. FREE USDA COMMODITY FOOD 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, 912 North St., Howell. Available to eligible Livingston County residents. Details: (517) 546-8500. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River Avenue, Howell. Details: (517) 546-0326. TEEN FLICKS 4 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Registration required. Details: (810) 623-5200, ext. 4. OPEN HOUSE 4- 7 p.m. Kensington Woods (located on the campus of Cleary University), 3700 Cleary Drive, Howell. Kensington Woods High School provides extensive flexibility - in instruction, in scheduling and in offerings. Parents and students interested in obtaining more information should visit this Open House. Details: (517) 545-0828. STORY TIME 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. White as snow story time fun. Ages 5- 7. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 229-6571 ext. 223. PROGRESSIVE BINGO 6:30-10 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224,8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Twp. Details: (517) 749-5580. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 6:30-8 p.m. Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 123 E. Washington St., Howell.Topic: Technology for small business. Cost: $5. Details: (517) 546-3920 or e-mail chamber@howell.org. PINCKNEY SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Pathfinder Media Center, Pathfinder School, 2100 E. M-36, Pinckney. Workshop meeting. Details: (810) 225-5200. KATRINA RELIEF 7-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, Conference Room, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Local relief-work volunteers share their videos and slides of the devastation and the rebuilding efforts. Details: (810) 229-6571. FRIDAY i / 4; 1* /v HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12- week support group for women survivors o f sexual assault. Details: (517) 548-4228. Also Wednesdays a t 6 p.m. SCHOOL'S OUT EVENT 3-4 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Hang out at the library. Grades 6 and up. Details: (810) 229-6571 ext. 213. FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Twp. Details: (517) 749-5580. SATURDAY USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie Library,314W.Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: (517) 546-0720. E-MAIL BASICS 1-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg.This course is designed for those with basic knowledge of the Internet, but little to no experience with e-mail. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 231- 1771. FIRESIDE STORIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. V a c a t i o n A c c o m m o d a t i o n s T he family trip to Central Florida can be a memorable one with the right place to stay. Florida Vacation Homes offers private homes, three or four bedrooms, with private, screened enclosed solar heated pools. All of the homes are fully furnished and prices start at $800 per week. 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The Revised Modified Sbc-Period Day was narrowly approved, 4- 3, in an attempt to offer more choices for students who test well on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) while at the same time, offering remediation for students who scored lower in reading and writing. “The feeling was that there are a group of students who need more help and that is not going to happen in the large groups,” said Chris Wanczyk, one of three board members to sit on the district Curriculum Committee. The new schedule will provide eighth-grade language arts teachers one semester to focus on 12-15 students in a remedial class, rather than the typical classroom of 25-30 students. Remedial classes would be smaller since students who do well in language arts would take electives such as art, band, choir, computers or foreign language. Supporting board members believe the extra attention will yield higher district MEAP scores. Overall, Fowlerville has not performed well on the MEAP for the past two years. That is a problem for the district because the Michigan Department of Education can withhold funding fi-om a district that does not meet state benchmarks for three consecutive years. Board Member Laura Prochnow, who also sits on the Curriculum Committee, stressed that the recommendation was made to help the students, which will help the district. “We need to keep coming back to ‘What do we need to do to help these kids,’” she said. The curriculum change, which maintains a full year of math, English, science and social studies in both seventh and eighth grades, does not have universal support. Administrators and teachers expressed concern first to the Curriculum Committee, and again to the school board. Tom Tanner, principal at the junior high, has two concerns: student perception and financing. “You will have 60 students who are told they have to be in this (remedial) class, while 190 kids will miss out on one year of literature,” he said. “And what if the funding isn’t there? There is a distinctive cost to adding electives.” He asked the board to maintain the current six-period day, and allow language arts teachers to “reconfigure and address the kids who need help.” Junior High language arts teacher Amy Jarvis agreed, stressing that remediation is good, but it needs to begin before middle school. Instead of changing the curriculum, she proposed changes in the teaching, including more cross-categorical writing. Superintendent Ed Alverson supported the change, but added that it has been suggested in the past. “I would rather see literature offered if it were significantly different. My concern is that I didn’t see any attempt to reform,” he said. “Here, we have a golden opportunity (to change buildings and the currictdum conciurently.)” According to Board Secretary and Curriculum Committee member Elaine Esch, Fowlerville is the only “district in the county which offers two English language arts courses (annually,) and the (MEAP) numbers are still low... so it is not helping.” Board Vice President Jeff Limonoff voted against the recommendation, along with members Rita Lewis and Bill Call. The trio agreed that something needs to be done to help the students, but they are not siu-e this new curriculiun will work without support fixjm the principal and teadiers. “I am disappointed that a solution was not found to make everyone happy,” Limonoff said. Board President Mike Brown, who provided the swing vote, said the concerns brought before the board were already considered by the committee. 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She will direct four of her students who competed with other state vocalists and were selected to be part of the 144-member Junior High-Middle School Soprano Alto Honors Choir, which includes students in grades 6-9. Several other all-state choirs as well as a number of all-state bands also will perform at the event. Eighth-graders Laura Fleming, Kim Chappel and Samantha Hill and seventh-grader Rachel Osterle, all choir-music students with Fails, will be part of the SA Honors Choir this year. The four were first selected from 230 students at Three Fires Middle School, then went on to compete at the district competition in Mount Pleasant where more than 500 students from around the state to compete. This is Laura’s second year to perform with a state honors choir. She and her sister, Emily, a sophomore at Howell High Schooi, will also be part of a fivestate divisional honors choir performing nationally this year. “I’ve been singing since I could talk,” she said. “I’ve always sung with my sister and I love it.” She also plays the piano and violin, but said vocal music is her passion and she’s pleased with this opportunity. “You get to meet awesome people who have the passion for music,” she added. CASEY HANS,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Three Fires Middle School choir and music teacher Kelli Falls accompanies eighth-grade students (from left) Samantha Hill, Laura Fleming and Kim Chappel as they practice for their upcoming performance in the state honors choir, which will be during the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids Jan. 21. Falls also is being honored on that day; she has been elected by her peers to direct one choir's performance. Choirmate Samantha, who also plays keyboards, said the process brought her closer to her fellow students and their mutual interest in music. “The best part is that I’ve gotten close to them. I didn’t know them,” she said. Kim, who also plays the flute in the school band, said the process leading to the honors choir performance has helped her to focus, as well. “There’s the socializing, but this shows you how to concentrate,” she said. The group participated in four formal practices around the state at Midland, Holland, Mount Pleasant and Saline where they did community performances to get them warmed up for the big event. “I’m proud of them. I’m proud of the work they do and I’m honored to be their teacher,” said Falls, a Pinckney native and 10- year teaching veteran who has been with the Howell Public Schools since 2002. Falls said she also feels good to have been selected by her peers to direct the choir. “I’m one of the youngest to ever do this,” she said. “I don’t know if I’ll ever get to do it again.” Pianist Yoo-Jung Kim, who often visits Falls’ music classes at Three Fires, will accompany the choir. The students called their teacher an inspiration. “She always brings out the best in us,” said Laura. “She’s veiy energetic,” added Kim. “I think the whole energy factor helps all of us.” “As far as I’m concerned, she’s the best,” Sam added. Casey Hans can be reached a t 810- 8 44-2005 or a t chans<3>livingstoncommunitynews .com J u s t o n e m o r e g o o d r e a s o n y o u s h o u l d b e w i t h u s t h i s w i n t e r . w i n t e r Is c om in g . M o st S e n io r s would rather not w^orry about the in c o n v en ien c e s winter can bring along with it in cl tiding dangerous driving/walking conditions and isolation. 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Both Howell hockey coach Randy Montrose and Brighton coach Paul Moggach say their teams returned from last weekend’s trips to the U.E better than when they le ft... for entirely different reasons. The Highlanders found what they needed on the ice. The Bulldogs used the experience to strengthen an already powerful team off of it. The Bulldogs, unbeaten at 12-0 as of Jan. 10, disposed of Han- , cock, 5-0, and host Calumet, 4-2. Moggach said winning twice was nice, but the trip accomplishes even bigger goals. The Bulldogs did everything together - eat, slept and held several study halls. The Bulldogs even cheered for Novi - and vice versa - at the event as a sign of respect to their Kensington Valley Conference rivals. The off-ice bonding experiences are immeasiu* able to a team looking for enough intangibles to contend for a state championship. “It’s not just about hockey games,” Moggach said. “It is like a field trip. It allows us to experience something different.” He added that non-conference road games make playing KVC games at home seem “comfortable.” Howell took advantage of its time away to promote chemistry as well. Howell split its two games, beating Negaunee 2-0 and losing to host Marquette, 3-1. The performance against Marquette encouraged Montrose, whose team was 7-4 as of Jan. 10, with its only setbacks to stateranked squads. “I think we found some of the things we were missing - intensity,” he said. “I was pleased with the performance (against Marquette) and what we’re coming home with. The Marquette coach said this was like playoff hockey. The amount of hits and level of competition rose.” The Highlanders will need to keep playing that brand of physical hockey, and find a few more goals, to keep pace in the KVC. They’ve already lost to Brighton and South Lyon. The league’s top two teams are heading for a showdown at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Kensington V^ey Ice House. The KVC is as deep as it has ever been - for the first time ever, Brighton, South Lyon and Howell are all ranked among the top 10 fii*’ Division I teams in the state. Novi spent the first half of the year ranked in Division II. Pincloiey, coming off a school record for wins last year, is improving, but not quite a contender yet. “Every year it seems we (the KVC) move more and more toward the top level of hockey in the state,” Moggach said. “That was demonstrated with what Howell did in Marquette.” The Lions have been the league’s biggest surprise after a mediocre season in 2005. “There is a lot of parity,” South Lyon coach Mike Fhlahee said of the league. “Every time these kids go out on the ice, they’re playing for their ranking. If they can hold first or second place (in the league), it would be a real honor.” ♦ He said the Lions’ biggest hurdle will be mentally believing they’re ready to tackle Brighton. The four-time defending champion Bulldogs don’t appear r ea^ to relinquish their crown just yet. “Man for man on the roster, we can play with that team,” Ealahee said. “We’ve got to get the kids mentally prepared for it I hope we see one of the best games we play.” Jason D eegan can be reached a t ^ jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2012. JASON DEEGAN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Paul Garrison drills a hole in the snowy slopes at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township to set up a gate for the adult ski racing league. Garrison, an avid skier, has worked there for 23 years. A d d i c t e d t o d a n g e r Paul Garrison chases adventure BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Paul Garrison bends down to slip his ski boots on in a tiny locker room at the Mount Brighton Ski Area. He pauses for a moment, pondering all the injuries he’s suffered since 1985, the year he founded the Avalanche Ski Team, a training program that teaches the skills needed in dpine settings. He’s an expert on rock and ice climbing, sM and snow bo^ racing, backcountry and telemark skiing and rescue s l ^ , including surviving an aval^che. He points to every limb and his head, reeling off a laundry list of rods, metal plates, screws and bolts that have been implanted to repair his body. All for the thrill of chasing adventure. “I’m an extreme adrenaline junkie,” the 52- year-old Howell resident admitted. “I love the risk. I’m also a professional rehab artist. If you can’t take the rehab, you shouldn’t chase the thriU.” Garrison, who has climbed throughout the continental United States since taking up the sport 20 years ago, is a fixture at Mount Brighton. He supervises the adult racing league on Wednesday nights, a job he’s had for 23 years, and also coaches the Earmington United cooperative ski program. He trains ski racers from his Avalanche team once a week locally and takes groups of ice climbers to Munising in the Upper Peninsula at least twice a month to teach the nuances of T m a n e x t r e m e a d r e n a l i n e j u n k i e . I l o v e t h e r i s k . I 'm a l s o a p r o f e s s i o n a l r e h a b a r t i s t . If y o u c a n ' t t a k e t h e r e h a b , y o u s h o u l d n ' t c h a s e t h e t h r i l l . ' Paul Garrison, 52, of Howell climbing and other winter survival skills. He’s gearing up for his biggest event of the season, Sie annual Michigan Ice Eest in Munising, Eeb. 2-5.H e calls climbing a “self-regulating sport.” He’s lost five close friends to accidents in the last five years. “The people who make bad decisions die young,” he said. Garrison said a client has never been hurt during his guided climbs. One of those climbers, Bryan Petkus, says Garrison always puts safety first. “He sacrifices himself and hurts himself as long as it saves his fiiends or his clients,” said Pelkus, 25, who skied for Brighton High School. “He takes one for the team. It’s admirable that he’s been able to take an injury and make it a positive. It is just another challenge for him.” Garrison estimates he’s broken 43 bones and SEE GARRISON, C2 JASON DEEGAN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell's Paul Garrison formed the Avalanche Ski Team in 1985. It's a training program that teaches alpine skills, including ice and rock climbing, ski and snowboard racing and te lem a rk and back-country skiing. He continues to travel to the Upper Peninsula for ice climbing, despite numerous broken bones over the years. Avalanche Ski Team ■ What: This training program teaches alpine skills, such as rock and ice climbing, ski and snowboard racing, backcountry and telemark skiing, and rescue skills, including avalanche survival. ■ Ski racing: Founder Paul Garrison teaches ski techniques for ages 16-andup on Wednesdays at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township. ■ Climbing: Garrison takes beginner and intermediate ice climbers to Munising in the Upper Peninsula several times a month for training.The fees are roughly $250 for two days and $350 for three days. He's also planning a trip in February to the Adirondack Mountains in New York for more advanced climbers. ■ Details: Call Garrison at (517) 861- 9646 No hibernating Snow doesn't stop runners BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Dashing through the s n o w ... On two tire d and cold legs. Over the tra ils we g o ... Sweating a ll the way. This modified version of “Jingle Bells” captures the spirit of a growing trend in Livingston County - hosting winter trail runs. Last winter, three new races emerged - two hosted by Infiterra Sports and one by Elite Endeavors. This season, two more jump on board - another by Elite Endeavors and a winter version of the popular Witch’s Hat Run in South Lyon. Jim Donaldson, owner of Elite Endeavors, said “pure runners” love to run outdoors in winter. “I don’t think runners hibernate,” he said. “Bikers might. Runners go out in all sorts of conditions.” The first of Donaldson’s two Frost Yer Fanny Wild & Wacliy Winter 'Trail Runs, which offers 3.5- and 6.5-mile loops in the Pinckney Recreation Area, is set for 10 a.m. Jan. 21. The second will be Feb. 18 at the Brighton State Recreation Area. Donaldson said there will be a prize for the participant who finishes both events in the shortest time. The two Infiterra Yfinter 'IVail Runs - Feb. 19 in the Pinckney Recreation Area and March 5 in Island Lake Recreation Area - are both five miles long. Participants can test Kahtoolas, a type of crampon used for running on snow and ice, or wear snowshoes, too. T r a i l r u n s There are five trail runs scheduled this winter in and around Livingston County. ■ Jan. 21: Frost Yer Fanny Wild & Wacky 3.5- and 6.5- mile Winter Trail Run, Pinckney Recreation Area. ■ Feb. 11: First annual Winter Witch's Hat 5K Run, South Lyon High School. ■ Feb. 18: Frost yer Fanny II Wild & Wacky 5-mile Winter Trail Run, Brighton State Recreation Area. ■ Feb. 19: Infiterra 5-mile Winter Trail Run, Pinckney Recreation Area. ■ March 5: Infiterra 5-mile Winter Trail Run, Island Lake Recreation Area. Some of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics in Macomb County. Zac Chisholm, co-founder of Infiterra Sports, a company in southeast Michigan that promotes adventure racing and triathlons, said the three-race series averaged 55 people last season. “We didn’t have huge numbers, but it was successful,” he said. “We had a good turnout and thought we’d try it again.” Runners face a myriad of obstacles during winter racing. Last year’s participants trudged through deep snow, ice, mud and slush. “People are always looking SEE SNOW, C2 ; m m JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Highlander Way students, from left, Kaitie Ferguson, Robyn Baughn, Shae McKim and All Archer practice their pompon routine in the school's cafeteria earlier his week. The girls are enjoying the first season the middle school has fielded a ponipon team. Middle schools prepare girls for high school pom teams Highlander Way, Three Fires launch junior high pom teams BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r The blaring music of Green Day sets the Highlander Way Middle School pompon team in motion. The girls move in rhythm by shaking their pompoms and kicking their legs toward the ceiling, all in preparation for a halftime performance at a basketball game. On the sideline, studentcoach Kate Kirby, a freshman at Howell High School, mimics their moves and shouts instructions. When the music ends, a group of cheerleaders who happen to be watching applaud in approval. Thanks to a handful of parent volunteers, pom is in its first season at the middle school level at both Highlander Way and Three Fires Middle School in Howell. Highlander Way co-coaches Jennifer Flamont and Denise Kirby and Three Fires coach Val Grajek launched the programs to help prepare the girls for high school tryouts. “We literally started from scratch,” Flamont said. “We ordered uniforms. It all came out of the parents’ pockets.” Flamont said the girls have come a long way since the beginning of practices in November. “It’s been great for all of them. TJiey have all been getting a lot out of it. A lot of the girls want to be on the pom team in high school. None of them had any pom or dance experience.” Kate Kirby, a member of the Howell’s junior varsity pom team, said she wished the program was available when she was that age. “(Pom routines) take a lot of memorization,” she said. “It takes a long time to learn. It is a good sport. You have to like your teammates and all get along to put on a good show.” Highlander Way eighth-grader Kelsey Wellman, 13, said the practices are fun. “We all help each other out,” she said. “It takes a lot of practice. You have to be dedicated if you want to try out next year (in high school).” Also of note. Sue Sansbury, a cheerleading coach with the Howell Area Junior Football League, has rekindled the cheer program at Highlander Way after several seasons without a team. “Some people think cheerleading isn’t a sport, but it’s important that kids get the chance to participate in middle school,” she said. Jason D eegan can be reached a t jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2012. C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 0 6 SNOW F R O M C l Some runners thrive on chance to run in snow for different challenges,” Donaldson said. “You certainly don’t get as big a turnout (at a winter run) as you would in a summer race because of the weather. Some people don’t like to run in that weather and some people thrive on it.” The Witch’s Hat 5K/10K, a fundraiser for the South Lyon varsity boys and girls cross country programs, has been a popular community event every September since 1991. Race director Greg Stadler, an avid runner from Green Oak Township, said the winter version will only include a 5K and a 1-mile fun run. He hopes to attract 150-200 people. “If you have a race, runners will show up,” he said. “It is hard to find races in the winter to keep you in shape and keep you pumped up.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynew s.com or a t (810) 844-2012. R E C R E A T IO N C A L E N D A R SELCRA (810) 299-4140 HOWELL AREA PARKS AND RECREATION (517) 546-0693 ext. 0 or w ww.c ityof howe 11 .o rg ■ Drop-in basketball - The drop-in sessions run from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday nights ail winter at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost is $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. ■ Drop-in volleyball - Adults ages 18 and older can play at Three Fires Middle School from 7:30-9:30 p.m.Tuesdays through the winter. Cost is $2. ■ Kicking it up soccer - Non- Competitive games where children pre-kindergarten through eighth grade learn such drills as dribbling, passing, receiving and more. The leagues begin April 17 and cost $40-$80. Registration ends March 31. ■ Giris travel volleyball - Players in grades 4-8 can register now until Feb. 20 for an 8-game season beginning April 7 .The cost is $60-$120. ■ NFL flag football - Players ages 6-14 will receive an offical NFL replica jersey in a non-contact league that begins April 3 .The cost is $60- $120. Registration ends March 17. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION (810) 225-3950 ■ Swimming - The Pinckney Community Pool has many programs, including early bird swim from 6-7:15 a.m. Monday-Friday; the final • masters lap-workouts will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays; on-going youth classes and age-group competitions with the Pinckney Swim Team (PAC). FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT (517) 223-648 ■ Girls volleyball - Registration for players grades 3-6 will run until Jan. 27. Practices begin Feb. 20 with the season running from March 11-April 2 2 .The cost is $55-$82.50. ■ In-house soccer - Registration for players ages 4 to 3rd grade runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10. Practices begin March 25 and ends May 27. The cost is $50-$75. ■ Travel soccer - Registration for players grades 3-12 runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10. Practices begin March 25 and ends mid-June.The cost is $90-$135. ■ In-house baseball, softball - Registration for players ages 4 to 8 will run Feb. 27-March 10.The season begins in late May and ends in July.The cost is $65-$97.50. ■ Travel baseball, softball - Registration for players ages 4 to 14 will run Feb. 27-March 10.The season begins in April and ends in July.The cost is $65-$187.50. HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (810) 746-2150 or www.hartlandcommunityed.com ■ Men's open basketball - Pickup games run from 7-10 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays through the winter.The cost is $4. ■ Indoor soccer plus - For kindergarteners through fourth graders, the league begins Jan. 8 with Sunday games at Ore Creek Middle School. OTHER EVENTS ■ Swim workouts - 8 a.m. Sundays at the Brighton High School pool. Six different levels of effort. Casual coaching with underwater filming available. Cost is $3. Details: (810) 229-7315. ■ Ladies only volleyball - All ages are encouraged to play in a non-competitive format, where score isn't kept, at 7 p.m.Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Hamburg Township throughout the winter. The cost is $1-$2. For information, call Heidi Zabik at (810) 844-2022. ■ PHBSA baseball tryouts - The Pinckney Hamburg Baseball & Softball Association will hold tryouts for the Pirates 13U & 14U baseball teams from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27 and Feb. 1,2006, at the Pinckney Community High School gym upstairs. Players, including out of district athletes who are welcome, must make both tryouts. For information, contact Scott Acree at (517) 861-7482 or sacree@pinckneyball.org. ■ Volleyball clinic - The Top Gun Volleyball Club will be hosting a volleyball clinic for middle school girls on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. or 8-9:30 p.m through the winter. The cost is $55. For information, visit www.topgunvbc.com or contact Jennifer at (517) 548- 0024. ■ Voiieybaii coaches needed - The Top Gun Volleyball Club is looking to hire coaches for the upcoming season. For information, contact Jennifer at (517) 548-0024 or topgunJen@yahoo.com. ■ Huck Finn Series - The ski/snowboard event is set for Feb. 18-19 at Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township. The slopestyle/halfpipe competitions are Saturday and the boarder/skiercross events are Saturday. For information, contact Greg at (810) 229- 9581 or manager1@mtbrighton.com or visit www.mtbrighton.com. ■ Mount Frighton Fiight Night - An open snowboard competition will be held at Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township at 8 p.m. Jan. 20 (rail Jam), Feb. 3 (Half pipe Jam) and Feb. 17 (best trick). The cost is $5. For information call (810) 229-4499 ext. 220 or visit www.mtbrighton.com. ■ KVBSA basebaii meeting - The Kensington Valley Baseball Softball Association will hold a travel baseball meeting 7 p.m. Monday in the media center o f Scranton Middle School located at 8415 Maltby Road for any new or returning LI12-U18 teams in 2006. For information, contact Jeff David at (586) 20 6-7 646 or Jeff.david@kvbsa.com or visit www.KVBSA.com. ■ Top 50 Jr. Golf Tour registration - The Howellbased tour has expanded to 27 events for the 2006 season, including stops at courses in Brighton, Howell, Hartland, South Lyon and Pinckney.The tour, which caters to players ages 12-18, offers free golf and scholarship opportunities.To register, visit www.Top50JrTour.com or call (248) 321-9900. PREP CALENDAR TODAY (JAN. 13) BOYS BASKETBALL (JV start times): Brighton at Hartland, 5:30 p.m.; Lakewood at Fowlerville, 5:30 p.m.; Whitmore Lake at Britton- Macon, 5:30 p.m.; Pinckney at South Lyon, 5:30 p.m.; Novi at Howell, 5:30 p.m. BOYS SWIMMING: South Lyon at Wayne Memorial Invitational, 3 p.m. SATURDAY (JAN. 14) WRESTLING: Hartland at Lake Fenton, 9 a.m.; Hartland at Michigan Duals (site TBA), 8:30 p.m.; Fowlerville at Detroit Catholic Central in Novi, 10 a.m.; Ann Arbor Pioneer at South Lyon Dual Invitational, 9 a.m.; Pinckney at Lakeland Invitational, 10 a.m.; Brighton’s Manning View Memorial Invitational, 9:30 a.m.; Howell at Grand Rapids West Catholic Invitational, 10 a.m.; Howell at Rockford Invitational, 10 a.m. VOLLEYBALL: Whitmore Lake at East Jackson Invitational, 9 a.m.; Brighton at Lake Orion Invitational, 8:30 a.m. HOCKEY: South Lyon vs. Lakeland, Lakeland Arena, 1:20 p.m.; Howell vs. Flint Powers Catholic, Iceland Arena, 3 p.m. BOYS SWIMMING: South Lyon at Wayne Memorial Invitational, TBA BOWLING: South Lyon vs. Howell, Milford, Century Bowl, noon; Brighton vs. Novi, Century Bowl, noon; Brighton vs. Hartland, Century Bowl, 2:30 p.m.; Howell vs. Lakeland, Century Bowl, 2:30 p.m. COMPETITIVE CHEER: Whitmore Lake at Morenci, TBA MONDAY (JAN. 16) HOCKEY: Hartland at Lakeland, 6 p.m.; Pinckney at Novi, 6 p.m.; Brighton vs. South Lyon, Kensington Valley Ice House, 6:30 p.m.; Milford at Howell, 6:50 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Hartland at Milford, 7 p.m.; Pinckney at Lakeland, 7 p.m.; Brighton at Howell, 7 p.m. COMPETITIVE CHEER: Fowlerville at St. Johns, 6 p.m. TUESDAY (JAN. 17) BOYS BASKETBALL (JV start times): Perry at Fowlerville, 5:30 p.m.; Petersburg Summerfield at Whitmore Lake, 5:30 p.m.; Howell at Pinckney, 5:30 p.m.; Brighton at Milford, 5:30 p.m.; South Lyon at Hartland, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY (JAN. 18) COMPETITIVE CHEER: South Lyon at Hartland, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Fowlerville at DeWitt, 7 p.m. HOCKEY: South Lyon vs. Pinckney, Kensington Valley Ice House, 7 p.m.; Howell at Novi, 6 p.m. THURSDAY (JAN. 19) HOCKEY: Brighton at Hartland, 6 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Novi at Hartland, 7 p.m.; Adrian Madison at Whitmore Lake, 5 p.m.; Milford at Pinckney, 7 p.m.; Lakeland at Brighton, 7 p.m.; Howell at South Lyon, 7 p.m. WRESTLING: Lakewood at Fowlerville, 6:30 p.m. BOYS SWIMMING: Brighton at Milford, 6 p.m.; South Lyon at Hartland, 7 p.m. GIRLS GYMNASTICS: Brighton at N o rth v ille , 7 p.m. Presents ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Matt Giesow ■ School: Brighton High ■ Sport: Football ■ Hobbies: Bass fishing, playing video games. ■ Favorite subject: Math. ■ School involvement: Varsity Club and regularly attends a Bible study at Brighton High School led by assistant Matt Giesow football coach Lee Smith. ■ Athlete I admire: His older brother, Eric Giesow, who plays college basketball at Northwood University. ■ Academics: 3.472 GPA ■ Future: He's being recruited by a number of state schools: Grand Valley State, Northwood University, Hillsdale College and Wayne State University. www.waldeckerauto.com GARRISON F R O M C l Adventure-seeker is'a little on the crazy side' has 52 pieces of metal in his botfy. He still suffers back, neck and leg pain ffx)m a hang gliding accident in 1978. Climbing along the north shore of Lake Superior a decade ago, he fell to a ledge below, “crushing both ankles.” Just last season, he collided with another skier while giving a ski lesson at B (^ e Mountain Resort, breaking every rib on the right side of his body. He was back on the slopes eight days later. ‘You pay the price and then you go on,” he said. Garrison’s been showing that type of resolve since childhood. As a teenager, he would hitchhike to Mount Br itton fixrm Romulus just to train. James D’Angelo, a snowboard instructor at Mount Brighton, started climbing with Garrison five years ago. The 24-year-old Howell resident admits Garrison is a little crazy. He also considers him a mentor for his wealth of knowledge and experience. “He is a little on the cra^ side, but you trust him because he’s been doing it for so long,” D’Angelo said. “He gives you encouragement, even though you’re scared. He has a way to push you.” 2 0 0 6 R U N N IN G /H IK IN G C A L E N D A R RUNNING EVENTS ■ Jan. 21, Frost Yer Fanny Wild & Wacky W in ter Trail Run, Silver Lake Beach parking lot in th e Pinckney Recreation Area, Length: 3.5 and 6.5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $2 0-$ 25. Contact; Jim (419) 8 2 9 -2 3 9 8 , JdJp@sev.org, www .elite en d eavors.com. ■ Feb. 11, First annual W in te r Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High School at th e corner o f 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: 1 - mile fun run, 5K run/walk. Website: www.slxc.com. Start tim e ; 10 a.m. Cost: $8-18. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ Feb. 18, Frost yer Fanny II Wild & Wacky W in ter Trail Run, Bishop Lake parking lot in th e Brighton State Recreation Area, Brighton, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $2 0-$ 25. Contact: Jim (419) 8 2 9-2 398 , JdJp@sev.org, w ww .elite en d eavors.com. ■ Feb. 19, Infiterra Winter Trail Run, Silver Lake beach parking lot in th e Pinckney Recreation Area, Length; 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $2 0-$ 25. Contact; Zac (810) 5 6 9-1 026 , zac@infiterrasports.com, w ww .in fiterraspo rts .com. ■ March 5, Infiterra W in ter Trail Run, Island Lake Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $2 0-$ 25. Contact: Zac (810) 5 6 9-1 026 , zac@infiterrasports.com, w ww .infiterrasports.com. ■ March 25, Interact 5k Run/Walk, Howell High School campus, Howell, Start time: 9 a.m. Cost; $15-$20. Contact: Peter Bowen (517) 546-2439, bowen.swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ April 1, No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, Web site; www.brightonarearoadstriders.oig. Start time: 11 a.m. Cost: $16-20. Contact; Paul Harkins, (517) 672-1518, harkins@bus.msu.edu. ■ April 22, FAB 5K, Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1/2- and 1-mile fun runs, 5K trail run. Website: w w w . fo w le r v ille s p o r ts . c o m. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost; $15-20. Contact; Denise-Tefft, (517) 223-3098, cdtefft@cac.net. ■ April 22,2006 EnviRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2-mUe walk. Website: www.sierraclub.org/community /oakland/run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $18-$25. Contact: Leigh Fifelski (248) 435-5277, leigh.fifelski@sierraclub.org. ■ April 29, 5-mile Road Ends TYail Run/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost; $19-25. Contact: Susan Smith (734) 929-9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ April 30, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $25-40. Contact: Susan Smith, (734) 929-9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ Brighton Area Road Striders - BARS meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the entrance to the Brighton High School fieldhouse. For more information, visit www.brightonarearoadstriders. org. ■ Pinckney running group - Pinckney cross country coach Tom Carney is launching a Sunday morning running group, scheduled to me et at 8 a.m. each Sunday year-round at th e Stone House Cafe in th e Chilson Commons complex in Lakeland. Runners can go for 6 -1 0 miles on surrounding trails and me et afte rw ard. For info rm ation , co ntact Carney at (810) 6 2 3 -0 4 4 2 or tcarney@pcs.k12 .mi.us. HIKING EVENTS ■ Sunday, Kensington Metropark Hike, Length: 4 miles (level 2), Details: M e e t at noon in th e parking lot o f th e T el-12 Mall behind a M arathon Station on th e southeast corner o f Telegraph Road and 12 Mile. Call th e leader in case o f icy conditions or an alterna tive me eting place. Contact: Max Nemazi (734) 4 2 1 -4 3 9 7 . ■ Jan. 22, Brighton State Recreation Area Hike, Length 5- and 7-miie lo op s (level 4). 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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents’ or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. ------- mm m 0%DOWN. IT’S TRUE. Special finance package features:*' 1) $1,200 moves you in 2) 5.25% interest, 5-year fixed 3) Monthly payment as low as $800 D EXT ER 1 2 From tho $170s Thorton Farms • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 Sq.ft, • Community clubhouse and pool • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 • Close to Ann Arbor 866-357-0243 S o u t h s ih a o f J a c k s o n R d , w e s t o f P a r k e r R d l e x i t 1 6 7 o f f iS 4 ) ........... . From tha $ 1 6 0 3 The Woodlands of Chatterton Village • Attached Townhomes • 1,331-1,566 Sq.ft, • Community clubhouse and pool • Easy access to 1-275 • 3 decorated models to tour See-3S7-0237 Bock Bd, south of Geddes Rd From th0 $ 1 4 0 s Rod Cedar Crossing • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 Sq.ft. • Fowlerville Schools • 3 decorated models to tour 866-3S 7-0242 Van Buren Rd, west of Fowlerviffa Rd (exit 129Qffi~m H A R T tA N D I 4 From (fi« $ 2 6 4 s Autumn Woods • Single Family Homes • 2,050-2,800 Sq, ft. • Community sidewalks and wooded sites • Hartland Schools • Decorated model to tour 866-3S7-0244 Highland M (M S9I. west of US !3 (exit 67) From the mid $ 2 0 0 s • N o w Open The Woods of Forest Ridge • Single Family Homes • 2,384-3,206 Sq.ft, • Howell Schools • Close to shopping, dining and expressways 8ee-769-2S98 lYesf Side of Latson Rd, south of M'69 (exit 141 offf'96) P U R C H A S E N O W A N D G E T $ 5 , 0 0 0 TO $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 - TOWARDS ANy (OR ALi) OP THE FOLtOWiNG;* • Purchase price • Best Buy gift card j • Closing costs • Gas card *HomB must sell and close by 3/30/06. Re»tricUons apply. See sates manager for details. **^This IS not a commitment to lend. Based on $158,000 sales price. Monthly payment is based on a first mortgage for 80% of the price on a 5-year Rxed rate mortgage at 5,375% {APft 5.563%) with Interest only payments, and a second mortgage for 20% of the price on a 30-year fixed mortgage {witti a 15-year balloon) at 8,625%, (APR 8.687%). interest rates can vary based on credit score, down payment, and qualifying ratios and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Payment does not include mortthly escrow for property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Projected cash required to close is projected based on utilizing part of the monthly incentive to pay closing costs and pre-pard items. Model or Showcase homes may require additional funds to close based on property tax pro-rations at closing. See your CTX Loan Officer for details. P IT T S F IE LD TWP. From tho $ 1 5 0 s The Enclave at Meadowbrook • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 Sq. ft. • Community sidewalks and tot lot • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 863-231-1326 Arkona Hd between Platt and Carpenter lexit 77 off US-73) From tho $ 1 8 0 s Meadowbrook • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,384 Sq.ft, . Community sidewalks and tot lot • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 • Milan Schools • Decorated model to tour S66-3S7-0240 Arkona M between Platt and Carpanlar lexit 27 00 US-73) From tho $ 1 7 0 s Blue Heron Poiiite • Attached Townhomes • 1,418-1,450 Sq.ft, • Access to US-12 • Ann Arbor school district 806-367-0191 Soifth of Michigan Ave fUS -I2h east sfdo of Platt Rd (exit 34 off US 231 From tho $ 2 0 S s Aspen Ridge Square • Single Family Homes • 1,619-2,380 Sq.ft. • Community poo! house, pool and sidewalks • Access to US-23 and 1-94, clo,se to Ann Arbor 866-366-0163 S U P E R IO R TWP. I 9 From the $ 2 0 0 s Brookside • Single Family Homes • 1,615-2,384 Sq.ft. • Children's playground and sidewalks • Close to Ann Arbor and Canton • Newly decorated model to tour 868-357-0241 Geddas Rd between Hems and Prospect Southeast corner of Munger and Textile Rd (exit 34 off US 23 or 181A off I $4) y P S IL A N T I ! 11 I From the $210s Aspen Ridge Village • Condominium Homes > 1,522-1,997 Sq.ft. • Community pool house, pool and sidewalks ’ Close to Ann Arbor and Canton • 2 decorated models to tour 866-356-6164 Sdiitbeast corner of Mtmger and Textile Rd lexit 34 off US 23 or )81A 00194) c e n t e x h o m e s . c o m / d e t r o i t Sales office open: Monday 11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday ■ Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Brokers always welcome. C2191333 : C4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 200^ Commercial, Industrial and Retail - Sale Liquor & c-store for sale. Average $900K last 3 yrs. Owner financing Call 973-879-904 0a vfaoirl aibnlfeo. Dine in, caPrriyz zoeurt,i aWhitmore Lake, 734-417-7376. sSaellef. SJtaocrkasgoen P &o rLtfaonlisoin fgo,r ggroeoadt lcoacsahtfiloonws,, uhipgshid Oe.C PCePr, fect for owner, Investor or 1031. Principals only. Broker, MJ Partners, Ml co-op Broker, SVl Properties 248-790-5552 sviproperties@yahoo.com Real Estate Wanted CASH NOW! $$$ CaI llB 1U-Y5 1H7-O4U03S-E2S9.87 for cash. $$$ EXECUTIVE looking for nice house - will pay cash for your equity, take over payments. Call 517-448-4663. Investment, and lnc;ome Property - Sale BELLEVILLE LAKE 9 Unit Apt Asking $760K. Yearly gross $77K . Only qualified buyers. No relators. ® 734-699-2935. Cash Investors Secured by Real Estate. 6%H-Annually. $25K-h. (734} 369-2444, or cjatrust@comcast.net INVESTORS WANTED! Seeking individuals with good credit to purchase newly rehabbed investment property. 734-576-6159 Condominiums, Townhouses, Co-ops - Sale ANN ARBOR, brand new construction. Great location. 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/balcony. Upgraded appliances. $161,900. Call 248-921-1655 Elegant 2 bdrm Condo in historic mansion in Ypsilanti. 2ov'/7a tbedat.$h2, 1157K00. 7s3f,4 n-6e4w4l-y5 6re5n6- LIBERTY HEIGHTS Immediate Occupancy CONDO -$319,900 PETER(7S34 B) 4U2I9L-2D4I4N0G CO On Ford Lake - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new furnace, A/C. Lots of storage. Pre-approved only. $118K. ® 734-558-9826. PRICED TO SELL 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo in rPaitgtesf, igelads T fiwrep,. CAothtaacnh, emd agpale icna b2i0n0e4t,s ,i na lpl raipstpinliea ncocnesd,i tbiounilt! $18w9w,9w00.t.i n7y3u4-r4l.7c6o-m72/c3p29 6f I Open Houses ANN ARBOR - Warm tones & wood floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 car, finished basement w/office, lovely yard, 2719 Radcliffe, ☆$2★25☆KO. P9E73N- 1S6U0N8;. 71624--47.1*7^6 * bEdBrEmR,W 2HVI?T bEa gtho rrgaenocuh sw 3/ gourmet kitchen & great room. 1643 sf. $349,900. Pauline to Van Dusen to 1210 Clague. 734-945-3902 Open Sun, 1-3 AnnA AMrAboZr,I N2 aGc rEesS, TwAooTdEs, pond, backs to parks, walk to town, N. Campus. Charming 1917 stucco. 2500sf, 4/6 bed, 2 bath. $735K. AGENTS OK 1540 Broadway734-662-5253 tAionnn! ACrobronre, rA uwniet!s oImmme laoccualate 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath luxury townhouse. Open floor plan, fireplace, all applicances, 2 car garage, beautiful deck cblaocskei ntog tGoa wlluopo dPsa/trrka, iwlsa,l k- ing/biking trails). Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Golf, wcraoysss, cPofuiznetrr, yU sMki,i nBgu, sh liignhe.mFiatnceys, sm caelnl.t eArnsn, bAarnbko,r p harSchools. $299,900. Listed at: www.forsalebyowner.com (listing ID# 20526560) Contact 734-646-7900 or 734- 998-6607. No agents please. Ann Arbor - 1117 Wines Dr. tri-level home, hot tub, perennials, fenced yard. 994- 3518. owners.com/atm1230 Ann Arbor - WILLIAMSBURG style Home & Garden. Near M1’Aic hbiagtahn. $S3ta1d0Kiu.m 7.6 31 -b5d4r8m6., Ann Arbor W. side 1.4 acres, 3bdrm ranch, 3574 Miller, full finished basement, 4 car. Updates, $345K. 734.995.3736 Beautiful modern home in Ann Arbor. 3 bdrm, I’A bath w/ a full finished lower level. 7A3 m4-u76st9 -s5e6e2! 1$220,000. Buy A home '0' down get the sceolsletsr. tToo ptaaly mfoorv yeo-iun ccloosstins g Cleaslsl ttohdaany g teott bineg a ipnptor oavne da.p t. 800-746-5885 ext. 307 Cmhaasrtmerisn gw a4l kbidnr cmlo csoelto &n ibala,t h, cathedral ceiling, 2.5 bath, fireplace. Ann Arbor schools, 3970 Hillside Dr. Pittsfield. Avail to rent. 734-736-1277 Charming Ann Arbor home, hardwood floors, large yard, garage. $175,000 734-995- 1043, dawnea@umich.edu. Contemporary home tastefully updated. 4 bdrms, 3 full baths. 2 fireplaces. $484,900. Agent 313-930-1674 Keller Williams Reality. DEXTER CROSSING Immediate Occupancy 3 bdrm ranch $272,000 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 DOLL House -1 st time buyer or investor. Buy for $600/mo. eDre. b8 0D0y-b2e9v4i-k2 6C4o8l dewxte.l l2 B00a1n.k Florida Central East Coast Waterfront 4/2, deep access tbor eovcaeradn..c oGmo .t Ko ewyw inw M.mLlsSo#f - 3213 2C3a6m4e floort dReetaalitlys., ICnecn.tury HSAtaRrWtinOg Oat D$2 3F7A,0R00M. S Saline Schools PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 REDUCED! NE Ann Arbor, Lovely 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, backs to nature pond, wood floors, nice location. 2341 Georgetown Blvd. $263,900. Sean: 734-665-2751. Saline - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car, fireplace, Berber, hardwmooo odr, $r2e0n9t Kor. 7o3w4n-6. 2$41-580607/9 SALINE SCHOOLS ImDImUeBdLiEat eM OEAccDuOpWanSc y PETER(7S34 B) 4U2I9L-2D4I4N0G CO Sell or Lease With Option to Buy, new in '00, $100K below price, 4400 sf, 1.3 acres, Lodi Twp., Saline schools, $442K. 734-678-1098. STOCKBRIDGE-3bdrm, 1.5 bdaotwhn htoowmne Smtoincuktbersi dfrgoem. Includes a pool house with 22x40 indoor in-ground pool, sauna, guest bdrm, 8 bath. Wbaosoemd ebnutr.n $in2g1 9fi,9re0p0l.ace in Gtam-BraiieRe%Ltii, 517-851-lW73i49M2»0 3 bdrm w/basement. 1.1 acre fenced lot. New roof, furOnaacke f,l odorrivse. ,$ k2i3t2cKhe.n 9 &94 b-a3t9h9. 3 Ypsi. Twp. 3 bdrm brick 4ra8n2c-7h6 o5n8 .d $e1a6d5-,e0n0d0 .s tP.,i c7t3u4r-e s at joycemaschat.com. Suburban Areas and Country Homes-Sale NAPOLEON - 2 story, 1 acre, s1t9y8le9 gsqar',a 2g4ex, 4la0r gpeo leea tb-ainrn lkyi trcohoemn,, 3l ibvidnrgm r,o 1o mba, tlha,r fgaem ifelnooclro lsaeudn dhreya.t eMda pnoyr ucphd, amtaesin: new C/A, carpet, deck, & fMreosthivlya tpedai nSteeidle rins.s i$d1e7 &2 ,o5u0t0.. Info orappt: 517-536-4765. Jackson and Lenawee Area Homes - Sale BEAUTIFUL - Country home, Tecumseh area, 3 bdrm, 1 Vz bath, 1948 sf. $149,000 or 5eto own. 734-528-2218 Large duplex, 3 yrs. old, $b3d0rm00, Aba/Cck, sakty clilgohsitn, glo, w3 er level avail., 411 Allice St, Adrian. $153K. 517-423-7014. CUSTOM Modular Homes www.custommodular 248-891h-o95m0e0s;l l7c3.c4o-m646-1557 GRASS LAKE 1 acre, 1500 sf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, basement, porch/ deck, $199,900. Immediate occupancy. 517-376-2881. I Manufactured Housing-Sale Double wide, Clinton spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath. New carpet & paint. Affodable lot rent. $33,500. 517-404-0239 hEaLsM mCRobEiSleT hCoOmMeMs UfoNr IsTaYle or rent. Low low prices. We finance. ® 734-485-6700. HANDYMAN c p c ri A| c STARTING AT $3,900 $N2e7w,9 0h0o mQuesa lsittya rHtinomg aets In ACrablol r7 3M4-e5a7d2o-w14s4 M5.HC, HANDYMAN SPECIALS NewST hAoRmTeINs Gst aArTt a$t3 $,92070,9 00 . Quality Homes In Arbor Meadows MHC, Call 734-572-1445 ★ ONLY $4000 ★ a14nfcte Xs ,6 C0fAt,, 2s hbeddr.m Y,p aspilpalniti Twp. 734-484-0117 Scio Farms, 2000 SF, $35K. M73A4K-3E2 M7-E7 9A4N9 .OFFER Westridge mobile home park, 3 bdrm, lot 201,$12K. Must be seen to appreciate. Low down, owner will finance. 734-755-9430 YLpaksielavnietwi - T'8r1a ilSerin Pgalrek-w, 2id e, bdrm, corner lot. Some furniture. $3000. 734-368-0343. Recreational, Lake Property Sale DEXTER - 2400 sf ranch w/ pole barn 8 detached studio. Base Line Lake, wooded, double lot. $730,000. 734-355-0884. SAND BEACH $39,900! 10,000 Acre Lake! 3.5 acres, sand beach, new dock, big water views, excellent boating, swimming, fishing and on snowmobile trail! Loon Lake Realty 8(8a8m8)- 88p0m5- 5d3a2il0y www.loonlakerealty.com Northern Michigan Property - Sale Energy effecient hi-tech home in upNorth resort area. Lots of extras. $220K. Dan, Boyne Realty 800-748-0297 Vacation Property and Time Share-Sale BOYNE CITY-Harborage ParkRanch style 3 bedroom, 3L abkaet hC. hFairnliesvhoeidx abcacseemsse. nt. $399,900 313-938-8075 T " Live or Invest SouJtohawnnees Lt aFFlleourri da! ® 239-634-0982 FortMyersAreaProperty.com David Sporleder ® 239-691-0157 SELdLaSvTidAsTpEo rAleDdVerA.NcoTmA GE REALTY NETWORK INC. BEAUTIFUL 11.5 acre parcel, on M-52, 5 mi. S. of Chelsea, perked, $169,900. ★ ★ 517-376-2881**. Dexter-2-5 Acre rolling lots, 1 'A mi to schools, close to 1-94, Baker Rd 8 town. Perked, walk out sites overlook 5 acre lake. Restrictions. $109-$119K. 734-395-8815. Have something to sell for under $69? E-mail your ad to freebies @annarbornews.com We'll run it for free! See SatuFrodra dye'st aCillsassifieds ★ LOTS FOR SALE ★ $194 7a,l5l 0w0/ ceiatych w. aCtehro 8o ssee wfreorm. Ann Arbor schools 8 mailing. 248-909-3628. MANCHESTER - Equestrian Acres Subdivision! Large pine trees. 5 acre home-sites from $66,900. Keller Williams 734-717-3733 www.estateacres.com bNeetww e8e-hno Dmeex tdere v8e lAonpnm ent Arbor. Beautiful land, 5 acre lots from $225,000. 734-355-0884 Farms and Acreage - Sale CHELSEA Schools - 18-f acocrrnesfi,e bldla, cpkotnopd, shitaer. d$w19o9okd.s , Jeff Kiink, 734-260-7483. PreviewProperties.com.. 82 acre Stockbridge farm on cmoordneerle odf 2p6a0v0e ds qruoaardes .f oRoetranch attached garage 8 large pole barn. Fields, woods 8 swamp makes great deer hunting. Super investment property 8 only 40 min from Ann Arbor or Lansing. Cal! 517-745-4950. NAPOLEON AREA, JACK- SON COUNTY PRIME 10 ACRES. SOME WOODS, CREEK, NATURAL GAS! $57197,-950407.- 6L2/C17 'US' REALTY cReInDtG tEoW VAilYla,g 8e9, aapcprreos xa.d ja1,525ft on Ridge Rd., 11 divisions, no PA-116 or CRP. Call Bruggeman Law Offices, 517-263-7897 65 Acres rolling hardwoods, located N. of Pellston, 15 mi. from bridge. $162,500. May consider land contract. 517-456-4263 leave msg. C2190666 B U I L D IN G M O R E H O M E F O R T H E M O N E Y CITY OF BRIGHTON . to N G ^ I L L CONDOMINIUMS / ^ D6t3cli6il Condominium Homos fromtfiemsJ $200’s Forlnfomtion Call8W-2^5722 REAL ESTATE FOR RENT zm Cl‘ 1500-1870 Office Space - Rent A+ VALUE: 360 sf second floor to 1125 sf first floor suites. Packard Eastover Bldg. Parking. 734-662-5599. ANN ARBOR - Located just off Jackson Blvd in Parkland plaza - 3400sf Office Suite, many windows. Signature Entrance. Parking. 180 Little Lake drive. 734-662-7343. sApfafocred. aUbtliel iotifefsi cien/calrutd/setdo,r age across from Pfizer. Call Jim at 734-945-9266. FOR LEASE, ANN ARBOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE. Cali Andrew at 734-769-0770, $495 Professional Shared Offices, Tl-lnternet, 173 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor. Marketpoint: 734-930-0011 975sf. of downtown Ann Arbor street front office space. Located 1 block off Main St. Private entrance, onsite parkicnagti, o hni!g hSlayr avhis i7b3l4e-l 9G95re-7a2t 8lo1Office Space Avail. 973 sq'; 1, 2, or 3 suites. 2nd floor. On Ecorse, just off Michigan. Call Joel: 800-836-3325. Washtenaw Ave. at Platt Rd. 1000 sf. Parking, 4 rooms, first floor, on bus routes. Call 734-971-7777 Commercial, Industrial and Retail - Rent Ann Arbor-STADIUM 8 LIBERTY, 1000 sf. office, commercial, or shop. Good traffic count. 734-663-6541 HOWELL Townhomes starts from $142,900 •Up to 3 Bedrooms *21/2 Baths •2 Car Attached Garage •Major Appliances Included • Window Treatments Included Pre-Grand Opening Luxury H om e s fromttiem/d $200’s • On Large Homesite NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS 1-877-9ADLER9 • WWW.adlerhomes.COm furnished Models‘Open Daily 12-5pm til HI Yfiw WhrMRtv • Rmkfirs! Wfilniunfi DOWNTOWN HOWELL RETAIL/OFFICE 2,000 to 15,794 sf Sale/Lease J2o4h8n- 8D48in-4sm16o6r.e FRIEDMAN REAL ESTATE. COMMERCIAL BUILDING sOhfofipc.e sB, urseya lc eosrtnaetre., beauty 734-461-6600 FOR LEASE - BRIGHTON TWP Off Old US-23 8 Gr. River. Office/Warehouse, newly painted, 16' ceilings, 8' overhead door, $1250 monthly.Call 248-684-3400 One Month Free Rent bPIuNilCdKinNgE wYi.t hC ogmoomde vrcisiiabli lity. 1212 E. M-36. 2240 sf., excellent for offices or small shop, open floor plan. $1800/mo + security. 800-593-2110. ★ ★ REDUCED!!!** OFFI- CE/SHOP - 1700 sf, Jackson/ Baker Rd area, close to 1-94. $1000/mo. 734-564-1089 Re8t0a0i ls qo rft O tof f3i5c0e0 Ssqp fat ce Between Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Norton Real Estate 971-2750 wWaHrIeThMoOusReE l OLOAKOEsf .- 1O0fxf1ic2e / roll-up, 80x85 fenced area, hwy exposure 734-320-1549. Rooms for Rent AVAILABLE IN ANN ARBOR Rooms to rent in my home for male grad students. $350-550. 734-368-3115. AVAILABLE NOW! Rooms in Ypsi Home 734$-438725- 1in9c0l8u;d 7e3s 4u-t6i3li5ti-e7s2 20 AVAIL IN YPSI -1 bdrm In 5 bdrm house. Laundry,garage 8 in-ground pool included. $350/Mo. © 248-474-7993. ★ AVAIL NOW! NEAR EMU Share bath 8 kitchen, clean 8 quiet, no pets, free cable utilities included 734-973-0261 Beautiful furnished room, Drivate entrance 8 bath, re- rigerator 8 microwave. Peaceful country feel. 5 min fbruosmli nheo. s$p5it5a0l ,i nNc. lcuasmivep.u Ns,o o n s7m34o-k7i6n9g-/7p9e2t0s/.parties. EMU area, large bright room Share kitchen/bath. No smoking. No pets. $365mo. 734-461-6039 FREE UTILITIES! 50% off 1st mo. Duplex w/rooms to rent. $733245-3-$2400-001. 3241,5 7 N34 H-4a5m9-il3t0o4n8. Rooms in large house on bElMe Uin ccalumdpedu.s $, 4u0ti0li/tmieso .8 ca734- 717-5208; 734-917-7727 Storage Space, Garage and Parking-Rent Downtown Ann Arbor Parking - $130/mo S734-761-7491 Share, Sublet Apartments and Homes ABOUT the Room, in S.W. house: share amenities, no slemaosek,e s. h7o3r4t- t7e6r9m-6?9 $5368 a0 +lo.t .No ANN ARBOR - Responsible person to share 2 bdrm upper flat near campus, $560/ mo. utilities included. Call 313-610-4703 ANN ARBOR room for rent in 3 bdrm home. Quiet neighborhood. Female non-smoker. $385 includes utilities. 734-662-2788 Avail now sublet near U of M campus, 1 bdrm, efficiency. 734-996-2836________ Bdrm + Private Bath Female non smoker. Quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to Med center, N. campus. Flex- ibtilees .t eCramll s7. 3$44-5305 5in-3c7lu6d4es utilBURNS PARK Share home. Quiet residential neighborhood. Close to park, bus lines Laundry 734-476-1791. Bdrm + Private Bath Non smoker. Quiit neighbortheoro, dN.. Ecaamsyp wuasl k8 tdoo Mwnedto cwenn.Flexible terms. $450 includes utilities. 734-355t3764 COOP LIVING. 5 Bdrm, 2 kitchens, S’A bath. Hardwood, large living room, laundry. $320. 734-417-2021 sEhMaUre A laRrEgeA, -n1 eRwo hoomumsea. te to Private room, $375 plus ’A utilities. Cali 734-480-1526 Housemate wanted - share bungalow style home in Canton. $400/mo. +Vz utility, Huge yard. Pet negotiable. 734-546-0676 after 5 p.m. House to Share - House privileges, $500/mo. + 'A utilities. Ypsilanti. 734-216-5823 LAKE COMMUNITY - Share furnished home, 10 min. N. of Ann Arbor $385 +utilities. No smoke. S 734-426-2499 Large, spacious room w/pri- vate bath in historic Depot Town. $400 includes utilities, Avail 2/1. 734-260-0517. LBaarthger oSoumn.n Fyu Rrnoiosmhe,d S/Uhanrfue r- nished. Walk to UM or down town. On bus route. Cable. $375. 734-761-2764. Live w/ clean, quiet, young professionals/grad students in remodeled home near campus 8 downtown. $425. Call 734-717-7609. lMooaktuinrge pforro fseasmsieo ntoa ls fheamrea l2e bed 2 bath apt. N of Plymouth Rd. off Nixon. $450 +utilities. (734)222-8154 Near UofM - Share condo with another student, private furnished bedroom and bath, $500/mo,® 734-904-4251 Person to share 3 bdrm home, fully furnished, W. Side Ann Arbor, $525/mo.+ utilities. 734-663-5751. Room For Rent $500 includes utilities; cable TV, highspeed internet. Close to EMU. © 734-340-3873 © Room .for rent to share 2 bedroom apt. $350/mo. Utilli ties included. Glencoe hills. 734-709-5281 Roommate Needed for quiet, but fun female. Large house ibna tPhirnocokmne.y 1. 5O mwnin .r foroomm aAnndn Arbor. $600+ some utilities. Cats. Cathie 734.891.0394 ROOMS in Ypsi or Ann ArbMoor.,- MNoon. -Rsmeaoskoenra/bnloe .d Kruagths.y : 734-483-0234/734-323-8046. Sublet 1 bedroom, electric only, $695. Next to UofM Hospital. ® 734-769-7846 2 bdrm Apt. Walk to Med Campus 8 UM. $800 (neg.) pNaoiwd -eJxucneep t1 5E.l eAcltl ruict.i l7it3ie4s- 994-6495. 2 - $700/neg. 1 bdrm sublets 2/1 -8/1,2/1 -5/1, w/ lease take over option. Free heat/hot water, 800 sf, parking, all new appliances, laundry, clean. Pets OK. Village Green Apts. 734-649-6991. Woman wanted to rent room in Old W. Side house. $350+utilities. No smoking/ pets. ©734-769-2155 1570 Apartment Communities Absolute Gems! 1 Mo Free! TWhaolrk ntoc rdeoswtn Etoswtan tSea Alinpe!t s Friendly .safe area! 1-2 bdrms No oets. 734-429-4459 AMAZING $AVINGS! SAVE up to $100/mo. on 1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments ♦ Single Story ♦ Washer/Dryer Hookup ♦ Private Entrance w/Porch ♦ Large Pets Welcome Laurel Bay Apartments (On Ford Lake) 0 (734) 484-1400 NBewafyyv rieemwo dMeleadn o1 rb dArmpt s. $520 8 2 bdrm $625 in Milan. 734-480-7400 NGewollyf vrieemwo dMeleadn 1o rb dArmp ts. $600 8 2 bdrm $700. Free heat 8 water! 480-7400 Quail CreHekO AWptEs,L 1L bik E of McPherson Hosp. 1-2 bdrms, C/A, carport, $555-$655. Ask about specials. 517-548-3733. NO RENT UNTIL 2/1! 1 bdrm. $5991 Private entrances, washer 8 dryer! Ford Lake Landing, Ypsi. 734-487-7100 Score a Touchdown at Fairway Trail Apts w/our Super Bowl Savings!! $75 off 6 months - 1 bdrm.* $125 off 6 months - 2 bdrm.* *select units APAARLTSMOE PNRTE LSPEEACSEIA LS Call for details: 734-434-2552 Apartments Unfurnished Able to rent in Ypsi 2 bdrm Fenced yard 8 shed Fresh paint 8 newer carpet $815. ©810-225-0706 ALMOST COUNTRY, 1 bdrm, stove/fridge, garage, $625. ALSO, small 1 bdrm home, $650. 4061 8 4065 Jackson Rd. Can 734-223-0672. Ann Arbor, 1 full bdrm in condo, very nice! Great Location. Close to WCC, EMU, UM. $700/ino. 734-975-0798. lAKESHORE VIIIAGE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath....799/m«. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath....‘699, mo. Boib rndiideUashcr,Dru-r 8,(.arpor Immediate flciupjiiL\ $3^0 Sixurit\ Deposit FEATURING fe, \l * ;IK. iyfif “ SisfiWeibers -! Optional Fult Size Washer & Dtysrs • Carports & Garages • SparklirTs Phot ^ ^ • Pet F rtendl/- OFFICE HOURS Open Monday ■ Friday 9:00am-6:00 pm Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm (51^) 546-6567 TTY#800-649-3777 *with approved credit Moderate Income limits apply. Located on Grand River between Chifson & Latson Roads EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY* rentlakeshorevillage@lockwoodgrp.com ANN ARBOR, Main St Comwm/ o lnasu.n 1dsrty f.i rN. o2 sbmdromki/n 2g /bpaetths $1150/mo. 734-604-0289. ANN ARBOR-2 bdrm, $850 w/all utilities 8 free parking. Near central campus. 536 S. Fourth Ave. 734-323-4237 ANN ARBOR EFFICIENCY $K6e2r5r yitnocwlund,Setsa tuet i8li tKiesin. gAsvleayii . nowl No pets. 586-779-7733 ★ ANN ARBOR* Sunny 3 bdrm, wood floors, tfoirwenp.l a$c1e0. 0N0e+ar. 7U3M4-, 9H96o-s1p7it4a6l,. ANN ARBOR 2 bdrm, 7th 8 Liberty. Clean duplex. Wash- er/dryer 8 garage Trees. No smoke. $720. 734-476-0002 AVAIL! Large,sunny 2 bdrm Kerrytown Historic Victorian innega r7 3C4a-m43p3u-s1/9H9o3s,p 4it7a6l-. 8P1a6r8k.AVAIL - Large, Roomy Efficiency near Depot Town. No puteitlsit/isems/ocakbel.e $. 570304 -i4n6c1lu-0d3e0s 2 AVAIL NOW - Clean 2 bdrm, hardwood, AC, parking, laundry, quiet. Ypsi. No. pets. 734-528-2163, 482-1908 AVAILABLE - 2 8 3 bdrm adpeaprotsmite; nStes;c t$io6n0 08 8 w $e8lc5o0m +e ; EHO. © 734-997-9583. AVAILABLE NOW - Spacious efficiencies, 18 2 bdrm apts. located near EMU Central Campus. Call Michigan Realty at 734-662-5500 or www.michcomrealty.com. Available Now! Warm, clean 8 comfortable 1 bdrm apts near downtown, campus 8 Rec building. Heat, water 8 parking included. 125 W. Hoover. $750/month. Post Realty: 734-761-8220. postrealtyprQperties.com ★ ☆ ★ AVAIL NOW! ★ ☆ ★ Ypsi Twp. 1 Bdrm. Quiet community. No pets. $475/mo. Call 734-439-8112. AVAIL Now, 1 bdrm. $385 includes heat 8 water. No pCealtls /7s3m4o-4k8e3. -561048 2N. Harris. AVAIL NOW, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, upper duplex. Great location, downtown Ann Arbor. $850. Some utilities. 248-738-5578. AVAIL 1 Bdrm Spacious Apt. CImari pWet.e odf. AOnffn s Atrrebeot rp.Narok ipnegt.s $495+deposit. 734-665-3027 Awesome Deal! 1 bdrm $475/mo + heat 2 bdrm $525/mo E. Ypsi Twp. 320-6376 BELLEVILLE - In Town, Sharp 1 bdrm, newly refurbished. $C5a5ll0 7. 3i4n-c6lu74d-e5s9 h8e8a.t/water. aBpEtL.L, EhVeaILt/LwEa LteArK iEn,c l1u dbdedrm, r eferences. No pets. $695/mo. + security. 734-699-2935 2BbRdIrGmH,T COLNE, AONa k8c QreUsItE ATp. ts. $600/mo. Near US-23 8 Lee Rd. ® 1-800-773-3031 BROADWAY-MEDICAL CENTER Large comfortable 1 bedroom, well maintained historic house, new kitchen. Walk to hospital. Quiet wooded area, onsite parking on large lot. Lease, no children, cat ok. $950. Available February. Ron Dankert, 7S3w4i-s6h6e2r- 3C5o1m7m oerr 3c5ia5l- 0936. Campus-U of M, 1 bdrm apt., hardwood, $725. includes Cheaallt 7/w3a4t-e6r6 5p-a7r0k3in3g 8 laundry. CANTON-New 2 bdrm, 2 rboaothm, ,b fiigr ekpiltachcee,n b8a llcivoinnyg , garage; $1250. 734-398-5001 CANTON - 2 bdrm, $800, all $u5ti5li0ti ews/ hinecaltu. d2e db.d r1 mb,d $rm65, 0. ©734-455-0391 © Canton EHO Franklin Palmer Apts, from $495 (888) 592-6536 1681 Columbus www.cmiproperties.net 2C lbodsrem to o EnM siUte c laamunpdursy., Lhaeragte included, hardwood floors. $650. © 734-482-4504 Another Classified Ad That Worked! Depot Town Cottage, 502 N. River, Ypsi, 1 bIk from the Sidetrack 8 Co-op, lower 2 bdrm flat. Small, cute, lots of l©ig7h3t.4 -$478550-.9 A1v9a6il mid-Feb. Depot Town Studio Apt. Awvaateilr nionwcl!u d$e5d5.0 N/5o0 0p. eHtsE, AT, smoking. 734-434-4555. Dexter Village - Avail 02/01. 1bdrm, Upstairs Apt. No smPking. Lease. $585/mo. 734-769-1256 DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI 1 bdrm apartment in Historical House. Laundry facilities and A/C avail, includes utilities. $650/mo. 734-476-9846. ★ Dundee, Starting $495 ★ Large and quiet 1 8 22 4b8d-9rm32s-,0 h6e0a0t e8x wt 2ater. Located at 539 ST. Fifth Ave. Parking, $540. 586-791-6437 $1100/Mo. 2bdrm, 2.5 bath 2 car garage luxury apt. located in Historic Depot Town 734-547-0663/734-645-1855 1 EBMdUrm/DsE frPoOmT $T4O9W5.N H AeaRtE iAn. cluded. Laundry on-site. First month free! 734-651-1593. EMU AREA - 1 bdrm apt. $500/month, utilities included. No smoklng/pets. 1 734-481-0577. EMU AREA-Large 1 Bdrm, off street parking, heat included, laundry facilities on site. $575/mo. 734-434-5147 Historic District Ypsilanti 2 bdrm, den, laundry, balcony, CA, hardwood 8 parking. $H1e0a5t 08/ mwoa.t e7r3 i4n-c4l8u4d-e4d2.2 6 Large 4 bdrm w/ porch, parking, laundry, free heat 8 water, near EMU $960/mo. Call 734-645-2655. Main St. Milan luxury loft, 1 8 2 bdrms, sauna, washer/ dryer, dishwasher, A/C, $595/$760. 734-439-9658. MANCHESTER, studio loft, oak trim, AC, large kitchen, new carpet. $450. 428-9115. MILAN -1 bdrm apt., 15 min to EMU 8 UM. Front 8 back yard. Avail Nowl $540/mo, some utilities. 734-323-7284 MILAN - Large upper level, clean, nice neighborhood, $575 + utilities/deposit. 734-434-4193. NEAR EMU Bus. College. Newly remodeled 3 bdrm w/ $n9e5w0 .a p73p4li-a6n5c7e-s5.4 A94v.ail now. NEAR EMU Discounted rent! Low Security Deposit! 1 8 2 bdrm ainpgt sa. tA $v4a9i5la. b©le 7N3O4-W48! 0S-t7a4r0t0 www.barnesapts.com Oaks of Ypsilanti' $8953/ mbdor m$3, 020 b daethp osit Includes All Appliances Washer 8 Dryer Income guidelines apply Call from 9-5,517-673-8661 1 bdrm apt $450, or 2 bdrm $500, plus utilities. Wiard Court, Ypsilanti Twp. Call 248-753-3595. w1 oBoDdR Mflo. o- rOs,l dg rWan. iStei dceo,u hnardters, dishwasher, yard. $1000 includes all. 734-996-0119. Plymouth EHO Hillcrest Club $0 Security Deposit! * (888) 598-9769 12350 Risman www.cmiproperties.net *with qualifying credit REDUCED RENTIll! Most affordable 8 largest 1, 2 bedrooms 8 efficiencies on 8 around EMU campus. Houses 8 duplexes avail. Free heat, water, 8 parking. Call 734-485-3013. www. universitymanagement.com SALINE, Large 1 Bdrm iCnhcelurrdye dfl.o Corasll. 7$3b4l0-4/m82o-4. 5H0e4a.t Saline -1 bdrm, country setting. $700/mo includes water. Newly remodelled, laundry on site. 734-260-2672. Studio Apt in Depot Town, New kitchen, hardwood floors. Great location. 734-476-7049 i2n BYDpRsiMla nAtPi. T$.9 -2 w0 /ibnacsluemdeesn t heat 8 water. Section 8 welcome. 734-383-7653. 700 Wsf E+S Tb aSsIeDmEe 2n tb,d nrom p,ets- $800 + utilities. Call 734-662-5058. West Side 2 bdrm, laundty, close to schools/parks, nice ;a8r7d5,/ mneow. 7c3a4r-p3e2t/3p-a9i9n1t5. . Whitmore Lake, Great locatciaotnh! e d1 rbadl rcmei.l iAnpgsp.l iNano cpeest, s. $550+ utilities. RENTED! YbdPrSmI, ,w qeusitesti dneei. gVhebroyr nhiocoed 2. Private parking 8 entrance. $750 includes heat/water. No pets/smoke. 734-484-0452 Ypsi-1 bdrm, 2 blocks from EMU, very clean 8 quiet, sahll aurteidlit ibeast. h7. 3$43-28354 i-n4c5l5u4d.es YPSI DUPLEX - MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Spacious 2 Bdrm upper. Near EMU. $775/mo. ©Call 734-604-2651.© YpsilaTnotiw -n1. $b5d3r5m/m ino .D epot ©734-484-1510. YPSILANTI - 3 bdrm apt. $700/mo. + gas 8 electric. ’ 734-487-9176 Ypsilanti E. Side, 1 bdrm apt, (2 avail), utilities furnished. $500 8 550/mo. First/last month's rent. 734-429-7303 Condominiums, Townhouses and Co-ops - Rental ABSOLUTELY New, 15 min to Ann Arbor, ’A mi to US23. bLautxhu,r 2y c1a4r2. 3$s1q,'1 52 0b. e6d7,8 2-V49z 24 www.viewtherental.com Ann Arbor, A MUST SEE! dCoh awr/mgainrga gGee. o2r gbedtromw, n1 cboanth. $990 neg. 352-262-9641 Ann Arbor, beautiful 2/2.5 tdoowwnnhtoowmne,, 1cl4o5s0es ft,o 3 U sMto r8i es, failnl iasphpedli abnacseesm, ceanrtp, oirntc, ludes $1250. Devon 734-709-0441 ACNamN pAuRs.B 2O bRd-rNme aear cNho wrt/h own bath, also, Vz bath. Spacious. $1250. 734-972-1044 ANN ARBOR - New Condo 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, garage, all appliances. $1299/ mo. + utilities. 248-787-8030, Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, study, 1375 sf, laundry, garage. $1190. 734-327-0168. ANN ARBOR NE, charming 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. New carpet, vaulted ceiling, end unit. No smoking/pets. $1100 /mo. + utilities. 734-663-7992 ANN ARBOR near UM Hospital 8 N. Campus. Quiet, 2 $b8d8r0m. , NAo/C d, ongesw. 9p7a3i-n2t5/c5a7rpet. Alenanse A. r2b bodr rnme,w 2e rb actohn, ddoe lfuoxr e kitchen. 1165 sf, less than 2 $m1i,.2 f2ro5m/m Uo. o7f3 M4- 8h7o8s-p1it6a0l7. . Ann Arbor Two Story Town- Choaru sGea, r2a gBee, dBraolocmon, y2,. 5N Bewat h, Construction. No Pets. For Rent. Call 734-717-9016 Awesome 2 bdrms, laundry, super amenities. $850. Convenient. TODAYI 697-8529. Brand New Ann Arbor, 2/2.5, all appliances, washer/dryer, garage 1 mo. free w/lyr lease $1250. 734-223-3290 Brand New Ann Arbor 3 story townhouse. 2 Bdrm + large loft or 3rd bdrm. 2.5 Bath, 1633 sf, laundry, garage. $1295. 734-981-4290. Chelsea-3 bdrm, 2V2 bath, close to downtown. $1,300 +deposit Option to buy considered. 517-522-8216 DEXTER - 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, garage, all appliances,screen porch, open kitchen. Flex lease. $950. 734-662-5151 Georgetown - 2 bdrm condo for rent. 1’A bath, basement. $1,000/mo. Open by appointment. S 313-999-0503. J2UST Built Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, V2 bath, basement, 2 car, fireplace, appliances. Overlooks golf course. 216-2337 J2UST Built Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, V2 bath, basement, 2 car, fireplace, appliances. Overlooks golf course. 216-2337 Lifestyle single level living w/ 2 bdrm, 2 bath, living room, 2 fireplaces, galley kitchen. 313-623-2664, 734-207-0650. Luxury Condo in historic 2mVa2n bsaiotnh,, Y17p0s0il asnf,t in. e2w bldyr rme,n ovated. $1200/mo. w/option to buy. 734-644-5656 4bdrAmN,N 2 VA2R bBaOtRhs C, NO.N cDaOm pus, $900/includes utilities. bny2006@netscape.net Old Walnut Hts - 2 bdrm, 2’A bath, covered parking, walk ftuo rcnaamcep. uAs//Cd.o 7w3n4t-o6w65n-.7 N79e9w Packard/Stadium, 2bdrm, A/C, pool walkout. $850/mo includes cable. 248-895-9923 Short-Term, 4-8 mo. 4N eBadrr Umo/f2M.5 Mbaethd itcoawl. nMhoodmeren. A2 /cCa.r $ g1a1r9a5g.e ©. W 7a3s4h-8er3/4d-r3y4e0r9 8 734-891-831551f etcnmseir Exclusive 3 bdrm condo, no pets/smoke. 734-891-8315. Tecumseh 2 bed w/fireplace 8Se gcaurraitgye ,d $e9p0o0s/imt roe.q wui/r ehde.at. No smoke/pets. 517423-9406 e2r B/dDrRyeMr,, p2 oFoull,l tbenatnhi,s wcoaushrt, AC, lower level, private entrance. Between EMU 8 UM. $890. Call 734-717-7064 2 bdrm, 1 bath by Stadium hBelvadt,. aSlpl aapcipoluiasn wcietsh satairy/ gas $1050/mo. 313-300-3025 WALDEN HILLS - 1 Bedroom Condo for rent near Liberty 8 fMreaep!l!e .C $al8l 7851/0m-3o9. 7F-i1r6st9 m6.onth West Ann Arbor Condo, 3 yr old, 3 miles to UM, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, laundry, $950, Jane 734-330-5850. Duplex Rental ANN ARBOR - 2 Bdrm, wheelchair accessible, A/C, parking, laundry. Pets Ok. $750+. ©734-678-3061. Anincne ,A rrebmoro-dOelldle Wd, e2s tb Sdridme,, l+a uuntidllrtyie.s .N 7o3 s4m-6o6k2-e1/p37e1t.$1150 Ann Arbor 1228 Pontiac Trail 2 Bdrm, 1 bath/all appliances $650/mo. Walking distance to hospital/734-637-4780 Ann Arbor W. Side, spacious side by side duplex, 2 bdrm, ycaatrhde, darvaali lc. eFileinbg. /FAle/Cx,, mcaorvpeo rt in. $850/mo. 734-930-6122. ANN ARBOR 2 bdrm, living, dining, kitchen, hardwood, $b8a7lc5o+nuyt,l lgitaireas.g e7,3 y4a-2rd1,6 -9660 BURNS PARK-2 bdrm flat. Hardwood, fireplace, porch. $895+ utilities. 248-538-5600 BURNS PARK 1 bdrm. Includes heat, water & laundry. $650. 734-994-5187. VictoCriiatny cohfa rCmheer,l s2e badrm, $775 + deposit and lease. 734-433-0657. CLEAN/QUIET- Must see! 2 sbtdorrmag, efu/hll obbabsye mareenat, ,A g/rCe.a 3t blocks from Main. No smoke/pets. Avail Now. $750. 734-327-5930 Furniture Showplace - Oak floors, interior brick, glass galore. 2 bdrm, lake access/ view. $895,810-231-5041. HAMBURG TWP 3 bdrm + office, fireplace, all appliances. $800/mo. 1 yr lease +security. 3 mi to US-23. 734-878-6853. MILAN - 10 mins. S. of Ann Arbor. 2 bdrm, full basecmoeunntt, r Ay /sCe,t twinagsh. e$r7/8d0r y+e r, security. 734-459-0474 OLD W. Side-Super clean, lower 1 bdrm, 700 sf, laundry. Heat included. No smoke/pets. $750. 663-2425 2P IbNaCthK NwEitYh -g 1a5ra2g7es,f 3mbadinr m, floor master bdrm 8 utility room, appliances 8 lawn maintenance included. $1150. Short Term Lease Avail. 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From the upper $500’s 734-761-6363 www.tollbrothers.com Aspen Ridge Square Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textile. I-94 exit 181A. Ypsilanti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0523 H o m e <► O <► o o ❖ Aspen Ridge Viiiage - Duet Condominiums Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textile. I-94 exit 181A. Ypsilanti. From the $200's. 866-637-0524 Autumn Woods Condominiums Sutton Development Co., LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr. - NE Corner of Clark & Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160's. 734-482-9000 www.autumnwoodscondos.com Balmoral Park Condominiums Wineman & Komer Walk to Brian/vood Mall Main Street North of Eisenhower From $240’s 734-913-8661 Balmoralparkcondos.com Bellemeade Hometowns Building Company Augusta Twp. From $249,900 734- 461-9608 www.hometownebuiliding.com Blue Heron Pointe Townhomes Centex Homes 6240 Trumpeter Lane - East side of Platt, S. of Michigan Ave. (US-23 exit 34) Pittsfield Twp., Ypsilanti. From the $170's 866-637-0525 Bonner Hills Villas and Estates Bonner Hills Building 25 mi. S.W. of Ann Arbor @ Rogers Hwy. and M-50, Tecumseh. Condo’s from the $170’s - Houses from the $250’s. (517) 42-HILLS (424-4557) www.bonnerhills.com Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr. - S. side of Geddes, btwn Prospect & Harris, Superior Twp. From the $200’s 866-637-3741 Carriage Trace Hometowns Building Company 1008 Carriage Trace Blvd. On 11 Mile, E. of Pontiac Trail, South Lyon From $279,900. 248-446-1439 wwrw.hometownebuilding.com Castleton Farms Campbell/Eddings Bldg., Co. N. Territorial & Dexter-Townhall From $289,900.734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Celtic Farms Michigan Home Builders On Inkster Rd. N of Huron River, S. of Van Horn, in Flatrock From $229,900. 586-726-6700. www.mihomebuilders.com Centennial Farms Johnson Building Croup Off Textile, between Lohr & State Mid $300’s. 734-429-9550 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com Cherry Hill Gardens Cherry Hill/Denton Group SE corner of Cherry Hill & Denton Rds., Canton From the low $200’s. 734-844-7824 www.cherryhillgardens.com Cleverly Village Michigan Home Builders 3069 Cleverly, corner of Stone School & Ellsworth, Ann Arbor From $164,900. 734-971-3800 www.mihomebuilders.com Dexter Crossing Peters Building Co. Village of Dexter-Dexter A2 Rd. to Carrington $220,900-$310,000. 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Diuble Meadows Peters Building Co. Corner of Waters & Strieter Road Lodi Twp., Ann Arbor address. 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(Exit 55) 3 miles South of 1-96 From the upper $400's to over $1 million. 248-446-3541 www.hiddeniakeonline.com Highpointe Villas at Stonebridge Signature Communities E. off Maple Rd. btwn Ellsworth & Textile Rd., Ann Arbor From the $340’s 734-944-5757 www.signatureoommunities.info Hometown Village of Marion Delcor Homes Off D-19 - just South of 1-96 From the low 200’s to high $300 517-540-1300 www.thebuilderofdrsams.com Huntington Woods Bayberry-Construction Monroe-Macon Rd. and Saline River, Saline From the $320’s. 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial. From the $280’s 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.com Irish Hills Hometowne Building Company Hartland. From $234,900 810-629-2264 www.hometownebuilding.com Kirkway of Scio Curtis-A&M Scio Building 6501 Wistera Trace, Scio Township S. of Jackson Rd, off Staebler. Ann Arbor. From $259,900. 734-995-5500 www.amcustombuilthomes.com www.curtisbuilding.com Legacy Heights Bayberry Construction 2181 Windmill Way, Saline. Off Maple, just S. of Textile.From the $330,000's 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. 1 block E. of Stadium on Liberty in Ann Arbor. $315,000-$398,000 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Maple Cove Summitt Development M-14 to Maple Rd, 1/2 mile S. on West side. Ann Arbor From the $300’s. 734-994-9807. www.summittmichigan.com Meadowbrook Centex Homes 1282 North St. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $180’s 866-637-3771 Meadowind, Grayhawk Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Dexter-Pinckney Rd., South of M36. From $200’s. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Middlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton, E. of M-52, W of Occidental, on N side. North Adrian, S of Clinton From the $160's. 517-266-8130 www.guentherhomes.com Stoneyfield Meadows of Dexter Marhofer/Campbell Building Island Lk Rd. W out of Dexter just past Wylie on the S! Side of Island Lk. From $289,900. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Summerfieid Glen Condos Norfolk Homes Liberty between Maple & Wagner, Ann Arbor. From the $170’s 734-997-9540 www.norfolk-homes.com The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1289 Meadowbrook Dr. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $150’s 866-637-3770 The Gallery at the Polo Fields BRG Custom Homes 888 Eagle Ave., Ann Arbor From the $500's. 734-669-2959 www.brgcustomhomes.com Mystic Ridge Ann Arbor Builders, Inc. S. side of Strawberry Lake Rd. btw. Mast & Merrill. Hamburg Township Homes from the $270’s; Condos from the $240's. (734) 449-4625 www.mysticridge.com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial. E. of Mast From the mid $300's. 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds. Ypsilanti From $159,900.734-485-0550 www.brgcustomhomes.com Rosewood Village Rock Construction S. of Michigan on E. side of Platt Ann Arbor Schools From the $160's 866-338-ROCK www.rockhomes.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Northern Dancer (off Moon Rd. 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave), Saline From the upper $400’s 734-944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Saline Valley Farms Signature Communities S. off Milkey Rd., 3/4 mile W. of Saline-Milan Rd., Saline From the $390’s. 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunities.info Sandhill Estates Bayberry Construction 11205 Sandhill Dr., Grass Lake From the $212’s. 517-522-6340 www.harris-homes.com The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigan Home Builders 13490 Christina Lane, Van Buren Twp. 1-94 to exit 187, go South on Rawsonvilie, then 1 mi. E on Huron River Dr. Condos from the mid $180’s 734-699-2700 www.mihomebuilders.com The Pines Johnson Building Group 4111 Timber Ridge Dr, Ann Arbor From the mid $500’s. (734) 996-9456 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com The Timbers Summit! Development 1/2 mile S. of Huron River Dr. on Ellwell. Van Buren Twp. From the $250’s. 734-994-9807. www.summittmichigan.com The Village of Hickory Pointe Rock Construction South of Michigan Ave. between Monger & Crane. Ann Arbor Schools. From the $260’s 866-553- ROCK www.rockhomes.com The Woodlands of Chatterton Village Townhomes by Centex Homes 47515 Ormskirk - SW corner of Beck & Geddes, Canton From the $ 160’s 866-637-3753 Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle - S. side of Jackson Rd., w. of Parker, Dexter (1-94 exit 167) From the $170’s 866-637-3772 Torwood Timberline Building & Design, Inc. Michigan Ave. & Austin Rd., Saline From the $350’s. 734-944-2526 sites/mlive.com/timberline Trowbridge Homes of Andover Trowbridge Companies 50912 Richard Dr., corner of N. Territorial & Napier, Plymouth Twp. From Mid $300’s 734-459-4258 www.trowbridge-companies.com Uptown Village Delcor Homes Corner of Carpenter & Arkona (Exit 27). Starting from low $200’s to high $300’s. 734-439-8700 www.thebuilderofdreams.com Walnut Ridge Toll Brothers Inc. 2578 Timber Hill Dr. Maple Rd., 1/4 mi. N. of M-14. From the low $600’s (734) 769-6900 www.tollbrothers.com Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Michigan Ave to Norvell -South Grass Lake. From $149,900 734-323-0111 www.mc-realestate.com Wellesley Gardens Weltesley Building Company Located on North side of Michigan Ave. Just west of US-23, Ann Arbor From the low $190’s. 734-434-3333 www.wellesleygardens.com Westridge of Dexter Signature Communities Baker Rd. exit off 1-94, N to downtown Dexter. W. thru viiiage past historic bridge, right to models. From the $220’s 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunities.info West Towne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple, Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presales from the $250’s 734-994-5599 www.westtownecondos.com Woodland Ridge Hometowne Building Company 5081 White Tail Ct, Commerce Twp. From $259,900. 248-684-1335 www.hometownebuilding.com C 6 T H E L I V IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 Brand new, 4 bdrm, 2'/? bath Colonial. Greene Farms Sub, Ypsi Twp. 7986 Berwick Dr. $1675 lease/option to buy. Jeff, 734-368-2594 Agent Burns Park, 1408 Granger 5 bdrm, 2 full bath, C/A, modern remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplace, basement exercise room, private back yard. Pets neg. $1995. 734-665-7415 "CAN MOVE IN TODAY!" 10 RENT TO OWN HOMES ★ ☆ ★ 3K to 5K DOWNik** ® 734-646-5050 ® Chelsea-New house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car detached, C/A, wash/dry, no smoke $1275/ mo -1- utilities avail. Feb. 866-800-6554 ext. 701 Corner of Geddes & Ridge. 2 Bdrm. 1 bath. 1300 sf, 2 car & 4 car garage, remodeled, 2 acres, $1100. 517-414-7850. Cozy, 1 bdrm house. No smoking or pets. $850/mo. 734-326-8512. Cozy cabin lakeside. Chelsea area. Wood stove. Washer/ dryer. 1 -i- bdrm. $700/mo includes utilities. 517-404-6931 DEXTER SCHOOLS 1515 Baker Rd. 2 bed, 1 bath 2 car garage. $950/mo. (734)216-2194 DEXTER ★ SHORT NOTICED 8,300 Sq.Ft. Log Mansion On 6.75 acres 5 bdrm, 7 bath Plus Personal Property to be Sold "Piece By Piece" By Order of Trustee EMERGENCY AUCTION This Property Must be SOLD 11 AM*SAT* JAN 21 1PM*SUN* JAN 22 13777 Orchard Ridge Dexter, Ml 48118 AuctionCompanyof America.com In Co-op w/ Re-Max Executives 888-573-1616 5 bdrm house. Broadway area. Near medical school, north campus. Avail. Jan. 1st. 248-318-7282 4 BDRM, FENCED YARD, SUMPTER & JUDD. $900/MO. AVAIL. NOW. CALL 734-818-6718. 4 BDRM Home Close to EMU Washer/dryer in basement, smalt, fenced yard. $1200-1- utilities. S 734-747-7663. Great deal!!! $1600/mo brand new 4 bdrm home. Lincoln consolidated schools. Call Chris Knight 734-453-6800 3 bdrm House for Rent $1050/mo. Andrea St, Ypsi. 734-218-3212 Hunt Park block. 3 Bdrm, 1 bath brick 1926 house. Oak floors,new kitchen/bath.Walk downtown! ® 248 953-5771 MANCHESTER lease/option newer 2 story 3 bdrm, 1880 sf, rent and deposit neg. 734-645-6581. NE ANN ARBOR Bi-level plus basement, 4 bdrm, 2'A bath, $1300 + utilities. 734-424-0646 NORTH CAMPUS AREA 4 bdrm, 2V2 bath, 2V? car garage with loft. $2000/mo. Call 734-216-7223 Old W. Side. 3 bdrm, new kitchen/bath, washer/dryer, new furnace, low utilities, $1350. 734-662-0736. Perfect 2 bdrm cottage in old North Side. Walk to Kerrytown. $1500/mo. rent or negotiate purchase. 712 Hiscock® 904-1991 Pittsfield Twp home, Ann Arbor schools, 3 bdrm ranch, 5899 W. Michigan Ave. $1,000/mo. 734-368-7776 RENT TO OWN! SuperorTwp. New 1800 sf 4 bed/ 3 with loft/ double deck. Min from U-M/EMU. 313-610-7860 SALINE - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, very nice, C/A, partially finished basement, $1100. Call 734-834-2885. 3 Bdrm, 2V? bath, 1700 sqft., private lake, horse boarding extra, 20 min. from Ann Ar- , bor. $1390/mo. 517-902-6796 3 bdrm house, oversized garage, fenced yard, Ypsi Twp, George School. $900/month -I- utilities. ® 734-484-1696 3 bdrm house/apts. 734-262-1627. 3 bdrm house, carport, fenced-in backyard. $1,050/ month. Ypsi, w/Belleville Schools. 734-587-3603 3 BDRM Ranch, 2'A car garage. 1362 Fall River, Ypsilanti. AVAIL NOW. Sec 8 ok. $1,200. ©734-216-1640 3 BDRM RANCH, 2 bath, 1’A car attached garage, close to US23 & 194. $1250/month -lutilities. © 734-434-9087. 2 Bdrm, 1000 sf, by Stadium, family neighborhood, refinished hardwood floors, A/C, laundry, new kitchen, no dogs/$1200. 734-663-6138 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, single family dwelling w/ 2 acres & water frontage/2 Car carport $850-1- utilities/deposit/734-649-2782 2 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT w/ garage, $850/mo. Near Platt & Packard. Call Joe at 734-327-5949. ★ ★ WHITMORE LAKE ★ ★ Quiet residential neighborhood Close to Ann Arbor & Brighton, very clean, 2 bdrm, IV? bath, garage, basement, large yard. Possible lease option, possible short term lease $975/mo. 810-632-5335 Ypsi, lease option, 3-5 bdrms 1947 Whittaker Rd. Ypsi. 734-657-5657, Howard, Ehman & Grenstreet GMAC. YPSI, 3 bdrm, hardwood floors. 4th bdrm in basement Lease w/option. Sec 8 ok. Pager: 248-407-5140. Ypsilanti, 3bdrm Fenced backyard, $950/mo. 734-944-7101; 313-999-4359 YPSI - Ainsworth Circle. 3 bdrm, full basement, AC, garage. $1,000/mo-l-utilities- t-security. 734-476-1333. YPSI - EMU Downtown, 3 bdrm, 1,5 bath, 1600 sf, fenced yard, $1050. Section 8 ok. 734-485-3826. YPSI -1061 Monroe. Remodeled 4 bdrm, 1 'A bath, basement, price neg. For sale or lease w/option avail. Section 8 OK. S 734-476-7797. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Ypsilanti - Lease w/option to buy. Large 3 bedroom home. Call Bob Petersen at 734-678- 9743. #2513110 Keller Williams Realty. 734-995-9400. YPSILANTI 4 year old home. 3 bed/ 2 bath w/garage & basement. Could be 0 down. $1300/mo 734-521-0182 Ypsi Twp - Bright & clean 3 bdrm. Large wooded lot, 3 mi to EMU. Avail NOW. $895 -I-utilities. ©734-487-5506. Ypsi Twp. Share or rent full house. 2-3bdrms, 2 baths. Share $400; full $1,175. 1-800-484-7984 ext 4446 YPSI Twp. 3 bdrm house with 1 bath, garage. Grove/ Harris. $850/mo. Sec. 8 OK. 734-678-6277 Residential Livingston Rental Brighton Schools. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1 lOOsf ranch w/many updates & shed, large fenced in yard, appliances including washer & dryer. $900-1- security & utilities. 248-808-2272. Brighton 2 bdrm home. $750/mo-f utilities. Large yard, garage, on lake. Call 248-978-7730 DUPLEXES • Pinckney Area. Wildlife & lake access. 2 & 3 bdrm, $630 & $730 -I- utilities. No dogs. 734-662-8669. HOWELL-3 bdrm, 1.5 bath clean, carport, storage, lake access, $1000/mo, $1000 security. 810-599-8955 HOWELL - 5 bdrm Cape Cod, 2200 sf, 2 bath, decks, lake access. $1500/mo $1000 security. 810-599-8955 Lease to Own, beautiful Winans Lake front home. 3100 Sf,3bdrm, 2 bath, 100 ft. frontage, lease $2490/mo., own $445K. 810-231-4713. PINCKNEY- 2 Bdrm, Patterson Lake w/views, access, sauna, loft, attached garage. 734-475-9795/734-846-6369 PINCKNEY AREA - 1300sf Ranch, 2 bdrm, 1 'A bath, full basement, all appliances, includes maintenance. $1200/ mo. 810-231-2778 Pinckney Chain of Lakes. 1500 sq , 4 bdrm, TA bath, heated garage. All appliances. $1250. 517-655-5054. 3.7 Acres, 15612 Graves Rd., Pinckney Schools, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement, 2 car, built '04. $1150/734-216-9467 Suburban Areas, Country Homes Rental ADRIAN HISTORICAL District Rent, possible option to buy. 5 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, appliances, 2’A car garage w/ kennel, landscaped yard w/ patio & full basement. $1300/mo, 1st & last mo. rent. Avail Feb 1. Call Sue at 517-902-4232, 517-266-2501 ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ Belleville, Nice 1 Bdrm Washer & Dryer. $600 4- Deposit & Utilities 910-264-1838 COUNTRY Setting- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, all appliances including laundry, new furnace & C/A. 15 min. East of Ann Arbor. $995-1- utilities. 734-546-8733 4 yr old 3 bdrm ranch, 2 bath, 2 car attached, full basement. Britton schools. $1,200/mo. 517-403-6647. Large 3 bdrm ranch 2 bath, 2 car garage. Large lot in Tecumseh area. Non smokers. $1,100. 734-223-8583 Lake Property and Recreational Rental Portage Lake, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, family room, deck, fireplace, laundry, 2 car attached garage, no smoke, $1400/ mo.-f- utilities, 734-330-6499 PINCKNEY - Portage Lake, 2 bdrm, appliances, new Kinetico water softener. $950. 734-652-4610, 734-654-6593. 2 bdrm lake front home, all appliances, full basement. $925/mo-f security. 734-223-3448. Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages - Rent Naples, FL-Furnished condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, den + garage. Seasonal, Jan-Apr. $3400/mo. 732-477-5989 Oceanfront Condo-1 hr from Disney, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, balcony onto great, huge beach. By mo. or week from $650. ★ ★ 734-426-9300**. TARPON SPRINGS, FL - Condo, 2 bdrm, pool, near ocean, low as $950/mo. 734- 426-8913 or 734-323-2712 Timesharefor sale: Sheraton's Vistana Resort - Orlando. 2 bdrm, sleeps 8. $5900/ best. Call 734-260-0725 Farms and Acreage - Rental 10 yr. registered paint gelding. Sweet & gorgeous. 60 days training. $2200. 734-417- 3840. julesak@aol.com I Wanted To Rent Woodworker looking to rent shop or garage space. Cheap rent or exchange for remodr eling help. © 734-262-6799 Dog lost, Sheltie Sable White flea coll^.cSn'' Male. Last Seen: Manchester Horse Auction on 1/1. PLEASE CALL 734-786-8285. LOST-Digital Camera in Blue Case LOST on Fri., Jan '06 in Ann Arbor LOST in Kerrytown, N. State, 4th Ave? CASH reward. 401-935-1179. Lost Baguette diamond/gold earring w/french back. In Chelsea/Ann Arbor area. Please call 859-586-9552 I Adoptions ADOPT: a loving couple long to share our home filled with warmth and laughter with a newborn. Will provide a lifetime of endless love and security. Expenses paid. Please call Scott and Denise 877-921-1102 Adopt: A truly happily married couple looking to adopt newborn, will give endless love and a lifetime of security and opportunity. Expenses paid. Please call John & Eileen, 1-800-287-0241 ADOPTION: Adopting your newborn from your heart into our arms is a gift we will cherish. A life of love, security, and joy avvait your baby. Staci and Jared 1-866-203-8926 PIN #8171 Expenses Paid VA BABY IS OUR DREAM V We promise your baby the brightest future with love, travel, beaches. Beverly & George: 1-800-561-9323. Expenses paid. Afraid of Snakes or Spiders? Volunteers with an excessive fear of snakes or spiders are needed at the U of M Anxiety Clinic for a phobia study. Participants will receive a free self-help manual and up to $200. IRB# 2004-1006. Call (734) 647-8354 Healthy, Medication- Free Volunteers Ages 18-45, needed for research involving visits to the hospital & blood draws. IRB# 2004-0128. Pays up to $200. Call (734) 647-8354 Part Time Employment Apartment Cleaners Clean apartments & apartment common areas. $8- $10/hr. to start. Police check & good driving record. Apply: 155 E. Hoover Ann Arbor. CAREGIVERS Work one on one with seniors in their home providing non-medical homecare. Day, evening, and weekend hours available. Home Instead Senior Care 734-332-9109 Casual Maintenance Worker PT position including some eves/wknds. Performs housekeeping, custodial and grounds maintenance duties to keep the Library's buildings and grounds clean and in good repair. Ability to use IBM-compatible computer, working knowledge of MS Word & Excel. Must possess HS diploma/GED. Starting wage $10.23 hr. EOE. Application Required; Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 orwww.aadl.org. Deadline January 17 DRIVER/PT Jet's Pizza, Ann Arbor Apply within. 734-222-7544 GYMNASTIC ASSISTANT Tues. & Thurs. PM & Sat hrs. 248-561-2050 Janitor - PT, eves & late eves shift avail. Must have car. Must clear background & pre-screen. 734-663-7505. Office Cleaning $10/hr S. Ann Arbor - Mon-Fri. 5:00/5:30 p.m. - 9:00/9:30 p.m. Dust, clean bathrooms & kitchenettes. Experienced only. 734-424-9247. TECHNOHOST Ann Arbor District Library Performs routine tech support tasks, monitors public computer centers, and assists users with the technical resources of the library. Applicants must be able to diagnose hardware and software-related problems, possess one-F years of computer-related technical experience and excellent customer service. Part-time, up to19 hours per week (days/eves/wknds). EOE. Application required; 343 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or www.aadl.org Deadline January 14 HARRIS JANITORIAL ServiC6 is seeking PT employees to work early mornings in Romulus or eves in Ann Arbor 734-455-1009 leave mes. Child Care Employment Asst. Preschool Teacher (P/T) Above & Beyond Childcare. Wage based on experience. Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8- 5:30 pm. Must be enthusiastic, energetic and really really useful. 734-369-2086. Autistic 5 yr. old girl needs Play Therapy. Will train, High Energy a must!! Morning hours. Good pay. Plymouth, (734) 207-3380 Babysitter needed for our 6 yr. old in Ann Arbor home, hrs. 2:30-6:30 pm. About 3-4 days/week. Days needed vary on month to month basis. Experience & references, preferred. Call 734-998-0589. CAREGIVERS/PRESCHOOL TEACHERS - F/T & P/T 3 Ann Arbor Locations. Positions for all ages. Experience preferred. Call 734-663-8081 or 761-8070. Fax: 747-9199. anniesa2mi@msn.com Experienced child care provider needed for 3yr old & Syr old in our vegetarian, non-smoking, pet-free home. Must have own car, be English- speaking, CPR-trained. Bilingual Spanish a -F. Hours 7:30-5:30 weekdays, occasional evenings. Salary matched to experience & qualifications. References required. Call 734-846-3852 F/T Nanny needed for 2 children, ages 4 & 18 mo. Must have reliable transportation and childcare experience. Email resume and references kidhelp2006@yahoo.com //ksc HOUSEHOLD MANAGER, Light housekeeping weekdays, 4 children, 25 hours/ week, email experience to houselady33@hotmail.com or call 734-222-8360 INFANT/TODDLER CAREGIVER Energetic, experienced, P/T or F/T. Karen 734-485-9080. INFANT CARE STAFF- A nationally accredited center seeks a well qualified person to join our F/T infant room staff. Successful early childhood experience and strong teams kills are required. Call 482-6161 for interview. Kind, Reliable sitter wanted for 16-mo old girl, Thursdays 8-3. Send experience, references: a2sitter@gmail.com NANNIES Experienced nannies needed. Competitive salaries, full and part time positions. No-cost service for nannies. Kim: 668-6882 Nanny needed PT/FT for 2 great kids. Excellent pay for right person, email resume luvkayla1224@sbcglobal.net Need a fun, energetic person for 1-2 children around 1 yr. Hours Vary, for more info. Call 810-231-6362 Need female baby sitter, speaks fluent Hindi and English for 5 yr girl 4-6 hrs week, Kathy in Ann Arbor 945-8880 P/T nanny, Ann Arbor, 4 small kids, Tues, Weds, Thurs 11-5. Need lots of energy, experience, car & great references. 734-657-1919 PT in home. 3 girls, ages: 6, 3 & 4mos. Student or experience w^hildren. Must be reliable. Mon-Thurs 2-6pm & Fri 11-6pm. 734-674-5624 SITTER NEEDED-Seeking conscientious, patient, and kind individual to sit with three school age kids, 2 afternoons/evenings per week, 10-12 hours, $11/hour. References/experience necessary. Phone: 995-6791. Fax resume: 995-6878 Someone to drive 2 kids from home in Ypsi to their schools in Whitmore Lake. 1- 5 days/wk. 734-487-9844 or Conmajor@aol.com Domestic Employment Wanted CAREGIVERS, P/T needed to assist woman w/ MS in her home. Competitive pay, must like pets. 2 shifts avail: Days on Mon, Tues & Weds, OR every other wknd. Experience preferred but will train the right caring person. Call 248-698-4635 or Email andrealeigh33@yahoo.com Dinner & bed time shifts avail to care for older women in wheelchair. Lifting & transfer skills needed. 734-973-6830. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Female live-in companion in nice Saline home for female Dr. Overnights, some daytime errands. 20 min from campus. Sue 734-904-1968 Housekeeper, P/T-F/T Excellent cleaning skills, dependable. Call Michelle 734-971-3457. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED P/T, Flex, hrs., must have experience and references. Call 734-995-0560. LIVE IN Persona! assistant needed immediately. For 28 yr. old cerebral palsy male. Rent included, work hrs. negotiable. © 734-216-1284. Nanny/Housekeeper To help sick mom take care of 2 little boys. Duties include picking from school, helping make dinner, bath time, reading stories, playing games. Also, laundry, light house work, some grocery shopping & errands. Must have love for kids & experience working with children, excellent driving record & own transportation. Excellent pay for friendly, enthusiastic & hard working individual. Hrs approx 1 pm-7pm, Mon- Thurs, 734-665-4524. Nanny for special needs child. Lifting required. Hrs: 7:45-3pm, Mon-Fri. Contact Kim at 668-6882 or email Susan.1156@sbcglobal.net w/resume, complete work history & salary requirements. Need qualified caregiver who knows how to do manual transfers or Hoyer lift. Patient smokes, has MS, & 1 cat. Other duties include grocery shopping & other errands. Patient lives in Ann Arbor. Only qualified people need apply. Must have reliable car. Hours: Mon, Tues, & Thurs 9:30am-5pm. Pay is $9.40/hr. May also need Friday nights 6pm-9:30pm. 734-761-8836 Food Services Employment ABSOLUTE Gold Mine! 80 Machines + Locations All for $9,995. 800-344-1277 Bartender, P/T - Saline American Legion. Call 734-395- 3297 between 10am-2pm. Catering Help, experience preferred, must have reliable transportation. Call Brian or Diane 734-677-5065. CRAZY WISDOM Tea Room Hiring friendly, responsible person, 8-12hrs/wk, 9:30- 2pm shifts. Apply in person, ask for Birgit. 734-665-2757 DIETARY AIDE-HOST WAITSTAFF Now hiring part-time kitchen/waitstaff. Restaurant experience preferred. Rotating 4/6/8 hour shifts and flexible scheduling available. Start up to $11.63 per hour with 650 increase after May 1st. Apply at: Chelsea Retirement Community 805 West Middle Chelsea. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H Food Service Help Needed In Chelsea, ASAP. Various hours between Sam - 4pm. Cook, Catering, Cafeteria. ©734-475-5471 © LINE COOKS Flexible hours and great atmosphere. Lord Fox, 5400 Plymouth Rd., 734-662-1647. Salad Bar Attendant The Produce Station is currently accepting applications for a full time afternoon salad bar attendant. Food handling experience necessary. Benefits available. Apply at 1629 S. State St. Attn: Brian. Seeking upbeat and professional individuals who enjoy working in a team environment. Now hiring for all positions. Join us in opening our newest restaurant in Ann Arbor. Interviews to •be held at 3660 Jackson Rd., Mon.-Fri., 12 pm - 6 pm. Call 734-213- 9800 for more info. Ypsilanti's Finest Restaurant has a new took, a new menu, and a new wine list. We're looking for Experienced Servers Apply in person: Cady's Grill 36 E. Cross St. Yosilanti. Wait Staff The Full Moon is now hiring experienced wait staff and hosts. Apply after 5:00 p.m. at 207 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Now Hiring! All positions: managers, in-stores & drivers. Papa John's 401 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, apply within. ACCESS-EVALUATION & ADMISSION SPECIALIST Masters in Psychology. Michigan LLP. Must have at least lyr. experience w/mentaily ill or dually diagnosed evaluation & treatment. Ml drivers lie. required. Excellent employer paid benefits. Apply w/cover letter & resume. Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 Asst. Living Director Great opportuni^ for RN with geriatric and management experience. Oversee all care operations of 52 unit home for the aged. Experience with training and team building desired. F/T position w/ benefits, send resume to markcarlsongc@yahoo.com or apply in person at Grand Court Retirement Community 1200 Corporate Dr., Adrian, Ml 49221. Therapist, Behavioral Health Seeking Unit of Service ("contractual") Therapists to provide individual, family, and group therapy. Requirements include: * MSW, LMSW * Minimum two years post MSW professional experience in outpatient setting * Knowledge and experience with the insurance authorization process Proven ability to deliver effective short term, Solution Focused treatment in an outpatient setting Please submit resume and cover letter to: Catholic Social Services Attn: BHS THER-AAN 4925 Packard Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Fax: 734-971-2730 or jobs@csswashtenaw.org EOE. No phone inquiries please. BILLING SPECIALISTS For a medical billing group in Livonia, 2 Yrs. experience in insurance follow up and reimbursement required. Online payor verification and claims processing preferred. Email resume to ksivalski® er-one.org, or fax to 734-632-0182. BraveHeart Grief Support Services Join the grief support team at Arbor Hospice and Home Care! We are looking for qualified individuals for the following openings: ♦ BraveHeart Summer Camp Director ♦ Art Therapist (contingent) ♦ Children and Family Specialist (part-time) Previous experience working with individuals and families in the area of grief and loss required. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations essential. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000 Can you wear many hats? Business Staff member for a busy Canton specialty office. Experience desired. Fax resumes to 734-981-0328 or rcwunder@aol.com. CDA - CWO Workshop Assist and support special population adults in the workshop or in the community. Day shifts, M-F, We will train. $8.00/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-458-8140 or Fax: 734-458-8195 to Recruiter. Clinical Coordinator Radiology Services ProMedica Health System is seeking a full-time Clinical Coordinator - Radiology Services to work full time for our facilities, Bixby Medical Center, located in Adrian, Michigan, and Herrick Memoriaf Hospital, located in Tecumseh, Michigan. This position's primary responsibility involves overseeing the successful delivery of quality patient care at both of these facilities. Potential candidates should exhibit good organizational and communication skills and the ability to effectively work within a changing environment. The successful candidate must possess a minimum of an associate's degree in an approved diagnostic imaging field, registry in a minimum of one diagnostic imaging modality and four years of clinical radiology experience. A minimum of two years supervisory and leadership experience is also preferred. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, ETO and tuition reimbursement. If you are interested'in working with our customer-focused team, please contact us. Interested individuals should submit a resume to or request an application from: Doris Kemner, Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Dept ProMedica Health System 500 E. Pottawatamie St Tecumseh, Ml 49286 Phone: (517) 424-3223 Fax: (517) 423-9799 E-mail: doris.kemner@ promedica.org EOE Member of ProM e d ic a HEALTH SYSTEM COMPANION CAREGIVERS Dependable staff needed FT, PT, or live-in. Tom, 662-3780 DENTAL ASSISTANT CDA, RDA preferred. Ann Arbor general practice, computer & lab skills. 20-25 hrs/ wk. Call 734-973-0000 DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy Canton speciality office. Entry level. FAX resumes to 734-981-0328 or info@michiganperio.com DENTAL ASSISTANT X-Ray certified, floating responsibilities for Ann Arbor family practice. Experience, 3yrs+. References. 32 hrs/wk, Mon-Thurs. Fax resume to 734-995-7079 or email to: preventiveedge@aol.com DENTAL ASST, Experienced Wanted for specialty office in Ann Arbor. Approx 30 hrs/ wk. Please fax resume to: 734-994-5162 Direct Care Assistant Enjoy the work you do. Support special population adults in a country home. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct Care Assistant Provide support services for special population adults. We will train. $7.50/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-699- 3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville. Direct Care Assistant Provide support services for special population adults in their home and in the community. $8.50/hr and good benefits. Call: S. Lyon 734- 662-4685 or 734-663-5637. Emergency Department Coders Needed for a successful medical billing company in Livonia. 2 years experience required, CPT certification preferred. We offer excellent pay and benefit package, Submit resume to: djones@er-one.org or fax to: 734-632-0182 HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits companion/personal care Call Jobline: 646-2477 or fax resume (734) 424-9598 Hospice Experience the True Essence of Caring Do you want to be part of a team providing exceptional end-of-life and skilled home care in Southeastern Michigan? Join Arbor Hospice and Home Care! We are looking for qualified individuals to be part of our continued growth! We invite you to explore the following opportunities: Hospice ♦ RN/LPN ♦ On-Call RN Skilled Home Care ♦ RN ♦ Occupational Therapist Current license required. Prior hospice or home care experience strongly considered. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000. Hygienist, 2-3 days, benefits. No evenings or weekends. Fax resume 734-665-1806 LPN/RN Part Time Adult MH and SA positions, hours vary. Canton location. Send resume to: HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Westland, Ml 48185 MDS Coordinator Experienced. RN License required. Contingent nurses, all shifts. 734-761-3800 or fax: 734-761-3802 attn: Judy Clinical Supervisii Clerical Support Staff Needed For Our Certified Home Healthcare Agency : Family Nurse Care is a rapidly giowmg, quality-oriented home care agency and a long-standing member of the Brighton business community. Employee Satisfaction and Patient Satisfaction are FNC's Priorities .Service Coordinator; All appl possess 2 years experience in hr, ofhee setting. Experience with terminology, windows operating: : ronment and scheduling are neci Strong organizational and int< skills, including confidentiality with patient information are needed. Associate Degree/Certificates preferred. C.linical Supervisor: BSN with 2 j'eats. experience in home care. ExceUexiE^lll' munication and decision-making skills required. Prior supervisory : preferred. Experience with Road Notes and Home Woi ks .r plus. Rewarding Work Environmeht f a n ^ y N U R S E : Submit Resume to F Corporate Office 27000 Hills Tech Court, Farmington Hills, MI 483^ Fax: 248.324.0761 kmcclain@visitingphysi< LPNor MEDICAL ASSISTANT Growing medical practice in Ann Arbor seeks a care coordinator with experience in scheduling and triage to work with indirect geriatric patient care. Mon-Fri; no nights, weekends or holidays. Competitive salary & benefits. Fax resume to (734) 975-0376 Manager of Laboratory Services MMP is currency recruiting for a qualified candidate to manage our Laboratoty Division. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the laboratory. Additionally, the manager of laboratory services will be responsible for ensuring the accurate completion of lab tests, overseeing technical lab functions, and providing superior customer service. Experience with researching, selecting, and procuring lab equipment is beneficial. The qualified candidate must have a min. of 3-5 yrs. of technical expe^ rience in a laboratory environment with a min. 2-3 yrs. of lab management experience. Experience with Orchard Lab Info System is a plus! Excellent organization, management, and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks are a must. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Mid-Mich Physicians, P.C., HR (LAB-0511390) 2510 Kerry St, Suite 200 Lansing, Ml 48912, Fax: 517-319-0526 caoadmIn@mmpotine.com ThebestLOCAL, and NATIONAL NEWS on the web mliv6.com Marketing SOUTHERNCARE Where caring is a way of life COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR - Jackson/Ann Arbor, Ml Market for one of the fastest growing Hospice companies in the U.S.I SouthernCare, Inc. is looking for you. Knowledge of local healthcare facilities, healthcare providers and local physicians a must Job duties include developing and following a marketing plan for a specific area. Act as patient, family and physician liaison. Focus on customer service, excellent care and teamwork. Marketing management and healthcare experience a must. Fax resume to 765-234-2372 or email to: JLang@southerncare hospice.com. Job RefCRD/MI. EOE MDS Coordinator "Rumor Has It... . ...Caretel Inns of Brighton is offering a reward!" Come and join our nurse management team and work in our beautiful 60-bed facility. Candidates with MDS experience may call ■Julie Ryan at 517-404-8099 to arrange an interview. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Medical Assistants DATA COLLECTION Busy Ann Arbor medical services firm has open positions for experienced Certified Medical Assistants to visit physician offices and collect data from patient records. Successful candidates will be trained in abstracting medical data from patient records and they will utilize an advanced data collection system in their work. Must have experience in administering patient charts. Full time availability preferred, part time possible. Send resume to service@unival-med.com attn: HR or fax to 800-382-8611 MEDICAL BILLER Full time opportunity in fast paced office with competitive wage and UM benefit package. Duties include timely and accurate billing, collections and cash posting, and other related responsibilities as assigned. Previous experience preferred. $12- $15/hr. Fax resume to Michigan Visiting Nurses (734) 677-0834. Medical Office Biller Established Internal Medical practice is seeking a F/T individual to fill an open position in our Ann Arbor location. Individual must have strong billing background, experience using Misys practice management system preferred, with a min. of 2 yrs. medical office billing experience. Individual must also be proficient in ICD-9, CPT coding, and payment posting. Benefit package offered. Interested candidates should fax their cover letter and resume to 734-623-8590 Attn. Administrative Assistant or email tkeeler@piim.org. NURSE RN needed for busy infertility clinic in Ypsi. 30-40 hrs/ week. Must be willing to travel to Sylvania, Ohio; 2 days a week. Please mail resumes to: 3145 W. Clark Road„Suite 301, Ypsilanti Ml 48197 Fax to: 734-434-3880 ivfannarbor@hotmail.com NURSES CENAS Sub-acute nursing facility is seeking full and part time nursing staff for PM & MN shifts. Apply at Superior Woods Healthcare, 8380 Geddes Rd, Ypsilanti, 48198 or fax resume: 734-879-4949. OPTICIAN Two-office practice (Lambertville). Health benefits, 401 (k). No wknds. Computer skills necessary. Resumes to Advanced Eyecare, 229 Tecumseh, Dundee, Ml. 48131. NURSE UNIVAL, a medical services firm in Ann Arbor, is seeking a Nurse to review medical records, as well as work with a national group of field nurses to coordinate training/ testing throughout the US. Experience with HEDIS a plus, as well as knowledge of NCQA and JCAHO standards. Must have prior medical record review experience. Strong people and phone skills necessary. High comfort level with the internet and Microsoft Office programs. If interested, please email cover letter and resume to service@unival-med.com Attn: H R Rep or fax to: (800) 382-8611 Nursing CONNECT WITH A GLOBAL LEADER IN DIALYSIS. At Fresenius Medical Care North America, you make a difference through the relationships you build with your patients, and by providing UltraCare® - our team approach to care giving. We are currently seeking a parttime Home Therapies RN in the Monroe and Adrian, Ml Home Therapies RN This individual will evaluate patients for the FMS Home Therapies Program; assess the home environment; train patient and family on safe use of equipment and monitor ability to perform treatments; and educate patient/ family about ESRD and the FMS Kidney Options Program. You will also oversee the patients' response to treatment and document ail patient events related to home treatment. Requires a state RN license, demonstrated teaching skills, completion of a training course in dialysis therapies, CPR certification, and tCD-9 Coding training. One year of rrred/ surg nursing, peritoneal dialysis experience, and iCU experience are preferred. Bring your talent, dedication and ambition to Fresenius, the world leader in dialysis care. To apply, please email your resume to Lisa MacLelian at lisa.maclellan@ fmc-na.com. EOE Ophthalmic Photographer/RN Extremely busy, multi-site, multi-state, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice seeking F/T skilled photographer, or RN with desire to specialize. Must be able to perform venipuncture to inject fluorescent dye. New portable OIS digital camera system (no film). Full benefits: 401K, sec 125, medical, dental, paid time off. Salary commensurate with experience plus bonus incentives. Send resume to Human Resources, Reed Vision Associates, P.C., 1180 N. Monroe St., Monroe, Mi 48162. humanresources@ reedvi- Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist I f Our Orthopedic Surgery practice is seeking PT and OT contingents for our three clinic locations in Ypsilanti, Saline and Brighton. 2 years Ortho experience required. Competitive wage. Contact: Jane Johnson 734-429-8645 Registered Dietician Needed for home care visits and phone consultations in southeastern Michigan. Flexible schedules and excellent pay. Travel required, mileage reimbursed. Call Michigan Visiting Nurses at (734) 477- 7201 or fax (734) 677-0834. Registered Nurses/ Licensed Practical Nurses Local Home Care opportunities on all shifts! Flexible schedules and outstanding benefits with fantastic retirement program at 200% employer match for full time positions. * Intermittent Visits - full time and contingent Visiting Nurse positions in Washtenaw or Wayne county, and surrounding areas. Day or evening shifts. * Contingent home visits for 08 program - Spanish speaking a plus. * Private duty - pediatric ventilator patients in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Livonia, Howell and more. High demand for midnight care. Gall University of Michigan Visiting Nurses (734) 477- 7201 or fax (734) 677-0834. RN-Team Leader mHuron gastfo center for digestwe care Rapidly expanding Gl practice seeing experienced RN to be a working team leader. As a working member of the clinical team, this person coordinates the efforts of RNs in a call center as well as medical assistants. Preferred candidate will have officebased leadership experience and be a patient-focused, team-oriented individual who enjoys multi-tasking. Responsibilities will include telephone triage, assisting with office procedures, patient in-take using electronic medical record, infusions, pre-procedure screening and a variety of other duties. Office experience preferred. Please fax cover letter and resume to: Operations Manager 734-434-0765; or mail to: 5300 Elliott Dr. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. RESEARCH COORDINATOR Michigan Heart, P.C. is a prestigious cardiology practice focused on providing quality care to their patients. We believe that every member of our staff plays a significant role in the care of our patients. We are seeking a part time and a full time Research Coordinator to provide specific study support. Responsibilities will include coordination of patient screening, enrollment and follow-up activities, fot both drug and device trials. The successful candidate will be an R.N. who demonstrates initiative, the ability to work independently, and effectively coordinate the activities of several studies. Candidate should possess strong interpersonal communication skills and function well in a team environment. Cardiology experience is required and previous research experience is preferred. Michigan Heart, P.C. offers a competitive salary and great benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resume by March 8th to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive, Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@michiganheart.com RN/LPN/CENA'S Northfield Place, A 92-Bed skilled nursing facility is seeking motivated RN/LPN. Currently have Full/Part time positions available. (12 hour shifts) NO WEEKENDS for all Nurses. We have a competitive wages scale that is based on experiencell Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Also seeking C.N.A's for all shifts. If interested please fax resume to Denise Luttermoser, D.O.N. Northfield Place 8633 Main Street Whitmore Lake, Ml 48189 Phone (734) 449-4431 Fax (734) 449-4644 RN/LPN IHA IHA is seeking full-time nurses (32-40 hr/wk) for clinical support/training positions in multi-practice setting. Duties include training - clinical staff/providers in electronic medical records (EMR), communicating changes effectively, revising workflows. Experience using MS Office programs is required. We will train on EMR. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered. Must be licensed by the State of Michigan. Interested applicants may submit their resume to Director of IS at contactus@ihacares.com www.ihacares.com RNsandLPNs Afternoon Shift! $ NEW WAGES PROGRAMS $ CARETEL INNS, a first-class Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facility in Brighton is looking for nurses to join our award winning team. If you have a genuine love for the elderly and would like to work in a beautiful, homelike atmosphere, please come and meet Julie, our Director of Health Services. Call Julie today to ask about our new wage program and join our family at: 517-404-8099. 7 ^ ^ RN Nursing Supervisor FT salary, w/benefits. Adult SA Detox/Residential in Canton. Send resume to: HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Ste 200 Westland, Ml 48185 ^ ^ ^ RNorLPN One part time day position and one full time midnight position available. Both positions require every other weekend. Evangelical Home- Saline is a ministry of the United Church of Christ. Benefits include low employee turnover, shift differential, 401(k), and employer paid life insurance. For more information or to apply contact: Mary Kay Wirth, RN Director of Nursing Services Evangelical Home-Saline 440 W. Russell St. Saline, Ml 48176 (734)429-9401 ext. 3120 RN'SBCNA'S Serenity Home Health Care, Inc. is looking for RN's & CNA'S for the Ann Arbor, Pinckney, Detroit and Monroe areas. Homecare experience not necessary, will train. If you're looking for flexibility, top pay and a great work environment please call; Carol or Vickie at Serenity Home Health, Inc. at 734-677-0766, or fax to 734-677-3151. RN Part Time Looking for compassionate nurse to join our team in continuing a tradition of quality care in small, homelike nursing home providing person-centered care. Great work environment and supportive team. Competetive pay. Experience with geriatrics preferred. Apply at The Gilbert Residence 203 S. Huron, Ypsilanti, or call Nancy Thomas, DON at 734-482-9498 ex. 113. EOE RN'S For Homecare agency to service the Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. Call 1-800-768-4663. Scheduling Assistant huron gsBlfo center for dfgestrve care Growing practice is looking for scheduler with a minimum of 1 year medical office experience. Responsibilities include both telephone and office contact with patients to ensure that their scheduling needs are met. Functions in a fastpaced, service-oriented environment. Medic experience preferable. Fax resume to Operations Manager 734-434-0765 or mail to 5300 Elliott Drive Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 SUPERVISOR HEALTHCARE VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has 1 full-time accounts receivable supervisor position supporting followup and collection of third party and first party accounts receivable for both facility and professional billing. Supervises staff responsible for follow-up of non-paid third party claims, and makes necessary adjustments/updates to the accounts receivable system. Works trial balance reports. Corresponds with patients, third party payors, physicians and departments regarding insurance and reimbursement matters. Fax resumes to (734-769-7071) Steve Scheiber, Human Resources. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Therapist, Home-based Part- Time Adult detox/residential facility in Canton. Flex schedule. Send resume to: HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Ste 200 Westland, Ml 48185 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Therapists Contractual Min. LMSW, LLP, LPC required. Adult & adolescent outpatient, clinic locales: Livonia, Westland, Canton, Romulus. Send resume to: HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Westland, Ml 48185 Vascular Technologist Full time afternoon shift Position and per diem Afternoon shift position Graduate of an accredited Vascular program. Registered or Registry eligible. Busy vascular lab doing all phases of vascular technology needs a vascular technojogist to join a great vascular team for afternoon shift. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please send resume to: Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute Human Resource Department, 405 W. Greenlawn Ave. Lansing, Ml 48910 Fax to 517-483-7512 bmccoilum@tciheart.com Veterinary Tech. - To work in Animal Hospital, please fax resume to 734-944-8710 or apply in person at 7025 E. Michigan Ave, Suite C, Saline. No phone calls accepted WRAPAROUND SUPERVISOR Supervise & administrative leadership for a community collaborative program of Monre Community Mental Health Authority, Family Independence Agency, Probate Court, Intermediate School District, & Health Department with objectives including identification of children at risk of removal from their homes, initiation & implementation of intensive in-home services as an alternative to removal from the home, & stabilization & strengthening of the family unit through warparound service planning & delivery. Prefer Masters degree in social work or psychology with applicable Michigan licensure/ certification& minimum 2yrs experience providing services for troubled youth & families using a wraparound approach to service delivery & 2-3 Prefer 2-3 years experience as a supervisor/manager in a mental health or treatment setting . Apply w/cover letter & resume. Monroe Community Mental Health Authority PO Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-9726 By January 20th THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 C7 Are you looking for the flexibility Home Care has to offer? Personal Home Care Services Inc., is currently seeking Home Care RN's, Infusion RN's, PT's, OT's & ST's in the Wayne. Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw & Shiawassee Counties. Must be lic/certified. Home Care experience preferred, but will offer shadow program for those without. F/T, P/T & Contingent avail. Premium pay, paid mileage & sign on bonus up to to $5,000! Also seeking Home Care Aides, Must have certificate for completion of examination provided by MHHA within last 2yrs. To inquire, contact Jennifer at 866-716- 0969, fax 586-716-8684 or email: resumes ’ ©personalhomecare.com Personal Home Care Skilled Services, Inc. “People Feel Better atHome” JCAHO, Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer D/V. Medical Billing & Coding trainees needed for training program which features internships 8 job placement assistance. Program starts Feb. 6. Call 1-866-399-3725 ■yyyyyy Activities Coordinator Glacier Hills, a premier continuing care community for older adults has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Activity Coordinator. The coordinator will be responsible for planning, . organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the leisure activities and social programs for our residents. Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management and computer skills. A minimum of two years related work experience required. We offer competitive pay as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Please send/fax/e-mail resume to ATTN: Staff Recruiter, or complete an application at our Nursing Center receptionist desk. EOE. We are conveniently located near 1-94, US23 & M14. CiACm Hiiu 1200 Earhart Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 Fax: (734) 929-6901 lanjab@giacierhills.org AA AAM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Immediate opening for a fulltime position with a nonprofit, academic organization. Responsibilities include assisting the administrative staff in various aspects of administration, provide support with organization of meetings and social events, light receptionist duties; including answering telephones. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated; works well with others; has a pleasant and adaptable personality; has the ability to multitask with excellent organizational skills, as well as good 'Oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidate proficient „*with Microsoft Office. Previous experience and knowledge of basic accounting is a . etiti' nefit package and comfortplus. We offer a competitive benefit corr' able work environment. 3 send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: Office Manager, P.O. Box 8604, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107-8604. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Process Results, Inc., a well established growing consulting engineering firm, has an '■immediate opening for the following position for working ih the Ann Arbor area; n Administrative Assistant with 3-5 yrs. accounting experience. Candidates with BAA a plus. Please fax or email resumes to: 734.429.8901 or hr@processresults.corn EOE ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. -To Realtor. Excellent communication and computer skills needed. Initial part time position. Email resume to; clgassistant@aol.com, or fax to 734-426-9029. Administrative Data Entry Clerk PT & FT, $10/hr Typing& computer skills needed. Call 734-629-1505 BOOKKEEPER, P/T Mature independent Quickbooks Pro skills. Cali 734-662-5390 Customer Service Rep Furniture design firm in downtown Ann Arbor seeks F/T or P/T assistant for customer service & office admin. Strong computer & organizational skills required; people skills a must; CAD experience preferred. Flexible hours, benefits, advancement opportunities. Fax 734- ’-“622-0088 or email resume; tmc@tmcfurniture.com BUYER Sole agent for retail/light mfg. firm. Maintain/negotiate vendor pricing, calculate, 8 process POs, monitor goods receipt/invoicing. Prior experience neccessary. Business Degree preferred. Send resume to: ahumenchick@ creativewihdows.com. CLERK Financial Aid Office (Part Time) Needed to help with students. Monday through Friday, afternoon hours. Computer skills required. $9.60 per hour. Deadline for receipt of applications Is January 13, 2006. Interested persons should send completed official WCC Application for Employment to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Or., First Floor Business Education Building, Room 120, PO Box D-1, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Application must be completely filled out and received by closing date. 'See resume' on application will not be acceptable and application will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. For job postings and application materials see our web site at http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs Phone: 734-973-3497 Job Hotline: 734-973-3510 AA/EEO/ADA WCC is a smoke free campus ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE UNIVAL, a medical services firm in Ann Arbor, is seeking a Client Service Associate [CSA] to work closely with our national clients. Person must be detail oriented, highly organized, be able to prioritize and have strong communication skills. Successful candidate will administer referrals, schedule appointments with physicians throughout the U.S. and maintain close communications with customer personnel. Requires computer skills. Send resume to service@unival-med.com attn: HR or fax to 800-382-8611 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Clinical Administrative Support Arbor Hospice and Home care seeks an organized, compassionate person to support our Ann Arbor hospice office. Must be proficient'in Access, Word, and Excel. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills needed. Must have the ability to problem solve and work within an interdisciplinary team approach. Prior hospice or home care experience strongly considered. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000 Customer Service Rep Small Ann Arbor firm seeks F/T Customer Service Rep. Qualified person should possess strong customer relation experience, problem solving abilities and be able to handle multiple phone lines. Organizational skills, computer knowledge 8 experience, and dependability a must! If you are looking for a casual work environment and a company that promotes from within, call Debbie at 734-677-3400 between 9-4, Mon-Fri. Doctors Opthalmic Assistant & Front Desk Administrative Asst. Desired for busy Ann Arbor practice. Candidate must have professional, friendly attitude 8 appearance, be organized 8 detail oriented. Experience preferred or will train the right candidate. F/T + benefits, some evenings 8 Saturdays. Fax resume to: 734-930-2390. ESCROW CLERK Title company experience, closing experience a plus. Email prowest@ trilliumstaffing.com Office/Clerical Seeking reliable person w/ bookkeeping experience. Duties include data entry of receivables 8 payables, compiling monthly reports, filing 8 other clerical duties. F/T, $9/hr. Email or fax to Chelsea office nobrien@mcmgroup.net, 734-433-5466. OFFICE ASSISTANT Growing, fast-paced company seeks team player for Accounts Payable responsibilities and to assist with general office support/marketing. Candidate must be highly organized, motivated, and have a great attitude. Must have Microsoft Office and experience working on a LAN. Great Plains experience a must, Visio a plus. Please email resume with salary requirements to ksyrkowski@ solutionrecovery.com or fax to: (734) 426-9016. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered. Office Coordinator Dental office in Ann Arbor is seeking a F/T office coordinator. Qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional organizational 8 people skills. Please fax resume 734-668-8838. Financial Coordinator For orthodontic office, Ann Arbor area. Must have excellent phone, computer 8 people skills. Duties include billing, collections, presenting financial contracts to patients, answering phones, scheduling appts, greeting patients. Business degree preferred but not required. 32-40 hrs/wk. Fax resume 8 cover letter to 734-426-4844. Receptionist For medical day spa. Computer, phone, customer service skills. Email resume w/cover letter to: advanced- Iasercenter01@yahoo.com Or call 734-971-9800 Receptionist/Secretary for Busy Ann Arbor professional office. Excellent communication 8 computer skills required. Flexible hrs 8 benefits. Fax resume 8 salary requirements to 668-2626. Receptionist We are a gift catalog marketing firm looking for a high energy, experienced team player to fill our receptionist position. This is a F/T position that calls for a detail oriented, mature professional with a min. of 5 yrs. prior experience answering a multiple line switchboard in a busy office environment. You must also be able to perform various other administrative duties including, but not limited to, data entry, word processing, mailing, filing, copying, sending and receiving faxes. A college degree is preferred, but is not a requirement. We offer a competitive sala^ and fringe benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as discretionary profit sharing. Interested candidates should email a resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to: GIFTJOBS@HOTMAIL. COM. RECEPTIONIST, F/T No experience needed. H 8 R Block: 734-429-9130. Registration Workers (part-time) Pleasant customer service skills plus experience with Microsoft style software required. Must be able to work Monday through Thursday 1- 6pm OR two evenings and 8- 5 on Friday. Hourly rate is $9.60. Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2006. Interested persons should send completed application to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, First Floor, Business Education Building, Room 120,4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. 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 Job Hotline: 973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Technical Assistant Student Development and Activities Supports the Student Services department with the operation of student activities and clubs including coordination and evaluation of events, implementation of contracts and overall budgetary processes and review. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent and 24 credit hours in related coursework and three (3) years relevant work experience OR the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Starting hourly rate is $13.53 with numerous fringe benefits. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 20, 2006. Interested persons should apply 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 Job Hotline (734) 973-3510 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 http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Telephone Receptionist/File Clerk The Michigan Head-Pain 8 Neurological Institute (MHNI), a private, JCAHO 8 CARF accredited center in Ann Arbor is seeking a fulltime telephone receptionist/ file clerk. Responsibilities include answering a multi-linetelephone system, chart maintenance, and filing. We offer a competitive salary 8 benefit package and no weekends or evenings. Please email cover letter and resume to bfarrell@mhni.com or fax to Bill Farrell at 734-677-2422 Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral AdsI 734-994-6711 I C om p u te r an d Te chn ica l Application Developer Database Programmer Experienced professional with proven success programming in ASP.NET, Cold Fusion, ASP, Flash, HTML, SQL Server, Oracle. F/T position. Must be a self-starter who rises to a challenge. Team player with strong interpersonal communication skills. Strong technical background. 3-f-yrs in a similar position. Formal certification in Microsoft/Macromedia Flash preferred. Send resumes and salary requirements to: HR Dept. Thread Information Design 1700 Woodlands Dr. Maumee, OH 43537. EOE. Computer Help Wanted Attention! earn $25-$75 per hour. Part time/full time, training provided. Independent income opportunity, 888-456-7504 or www.vjnglobal.com Graphic Artist Wholesale collegiate products company is seeking talented graphic artist who has extensive knowledge of MAC/lllustrator to due production art work. F/T, $9/hr to start. Email or fax to Chelsea office nobrien@mcmgroup.net, 734-433-5466. Media Technician (P/T) needed for Hotel and Conference Center. Audio visual and computer knowledge a plus but will train the right candidate. 734-487-0600 Graphic/Web Designer The ideal candidate for this position has both a solid foundation In graphic and web design including strong working knowledge of HTML, Quark, Photoshop, InDesign, and PageMaker on a PC platform. Art direction on layout, design and production of printed materials, including direct mail pieces, stationary items, newsletters, magazines, brochures and printed ads. Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be a strong team member. Salary commensurate w/education and experience. Email or fax resumes to: msloan@hbawc.com or (734) 996-1008. Bulletin Board ads work! see page A4 for details Information Systems Administrator The Information Systems Administrator, under the direction of the Information Systems Manager, oversees the physical computer processing 8 distribution facilities, including the operation of the main processing system, scheduling 8 controlling computer production runs, maintaining data library, reviewing 8 reconciling all input/ output 8 distributing computer-prepared reports, forms 8 documents. Resolves user problems 8 analyzes equipment requirements, hardware evaluation 8 selection 8 system design. Successful candidates must have an associates degree or equivalent in computer science or accounting from two-year college or technical school; plus six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education 8 experience. Jack Henry, Symitar, Novell Netware, Windows 8 Network experience preferred. If you would like to work in an employee-oriented environment 8 receive competitive wages 8 benefits, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Qualified candidates can forward their resume to: Human Resources TLC Community Credit Union P.O. Box 898 Adrian, Ml 49221 No Phone Calls Please E.O.A.A.E. INTERFACE ANALYST Full time position available for an Interface Analyst. Requirements include BA In Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or related computer experience. Five years experience in a healthcare environment integrating systems together through interfaces. Comprehensive knowledge of interface specifications such as HL7, ANSI, XML, and network protocols required. Demonstrated project management skills, organizational skills, analytical skills and ability to multitask. Excellent interpersonal skills and documentation skills a must. Ability to interact with all levels of management skills, analytical skills and ability to multitask. Excellent interpersonal skills and documentation skills a must. Ability to interact with all levels of management. Previous experience with See Beyond e*Gate Interface Engine or comparable system preferred, the Hospital offers competitive salary and benefit package. Please send resume to: Department of Human Resources II Chelsea Community Hospital II 775 South Main Street II Chelsea. II www.ah .Morlg 48118-1399 Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer IT REQUIRED; Application System Analysis Project Supervisor - Maintain, administer and develop Centricity software applications. Must have BSc. or related field; 3 yrs. technical experience in maintenance, administration and development of Centricity software applications. Please send resume to P. Salow (Ref. 806074a) (U of M, 1H247 University Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0048). Only qualified Applicants will be contacted. EOE. University of Michigan Health System Currently seeking a Rising Star with a passion for accounting 8 computers. You should be organized, detailed, task-oriented 8 eager for professional growth. Business degree is preferred. If this is you, please email your resume to: careers@mccoig.biz and complete our online application at; www.mccoig.biz/careers/. PC TECH, SENIOR Immediate position available for a Sr. PC Technician to work in the Information Systems Dept. Requirements include: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field and A+ certification; MCP preferred; minimum 5 years experience with PCs, printers, network equipment and software installation. Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of hardware/software installation, testing, troubleshooting and repair; thorough knowledge of PC management including securing, virus / spyware scanning, backup software and equipment inventory maintenance. Must have ability to provide second level support to PC Support and Help Desk staff, create and maintain PC policies and procedures: possess an in-depth knowledge of MS DOS, Windows 98/ 2000XP, MS Office, Windows NT4, Imaging Software, Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols. Must have strong communication skills, ability to manage project with a focus on customer service. The hospital offers competitive salary and outstanding benefit package. Please send resume to: Department of Human Resources I Chelsea Community Hospital I 775 South Main Street I Chelsea. Ml 48118-1399 I www.ah.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer PRE-PRESS Operator/Manager Ann Arbor commercial printer seeks full time person to work in, and manage a fully digital PDF-CTP workflow using Xitron Extreme and Dynastrip in a PC and Mac environment. Experience with Quark, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat a must. Extensive experience in file pre-flighting and troubleshooting required. PDF workflow and electronic imposition experience a plus. M-Care, 401K, disabili^, life and vacation. Send resume and salary requirement to: HR-Pre-Press, Print-Tech, 6800 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 or Email to info@printtechinc.com SYSTEMS ANALYST Full time position available for a Systems Analyst. Requirements include BA in computer science or related systems experience; minimum 3 years previous experience as a Systems Analyst working with a variety of databases and applications, AS400 programming background preferred. Responsibilities include: on going support of applications, coordination of software upgrades and development of software modifications of hospital information system. Must have ability to effectively communicate with staff, physicians and vendors with a customer service focus; have excellent organization skills, project management experience with healthcare background desired. The Hospital offers competitive salary and benefit package. Please send resume to: Department of Human Resources n Chelsea Community Hospital 775 South Main Street wCwhewls.ecach. .Morl g48118-1399 Ph: (734)475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer Website Manager The University of Michigan, Technology Services in the Division of Student Affairs is looking for a Website Manager who excels at hands-on website management and design. The successful candidate will be coordinating a web development team of designers and programmers as they undertake the design and implementation of a variety of Student Affairs website projects. Our unit is a blend of creative design and technology initiative. Qualified candidates must have website design and development experience as a team/project leader, excellent communications skills, and be self motivated. Please submit resume to: John Brockett 530 S. State St. 3410 Michigan Union Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1349 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Earn Industry-Standard IT Certifications Seeking 15 Trainees for Computer Technology Training Program which features internships 8 job placement assistance. Classes begin Feb. 6. ©866-773-6146 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Fun and dynamic computer company looking to fill the following positions: LINUX Network Consultant, skilled in customer service with experience in DHCP, apache, NFS, DNS, SMB, routing, enterprise system, troubleshooting and consulting, send mail and command line knowledge. Windows Server Expert, skilled in customer service with experience in MS SQL server, exchange, active directory, DNS, DHCP and routing. JAVA Programmer with extensive JAVA knowledge, including web applications, SQL and open source. Visual Basic Programmer with extensive knowledge of VB programming, and experience with crystal reports and SQL. Executive Assistant with extensive computer experience and skilled at being organized, detailed and motivated to work with project management. This person will need to be flexible, personable and able to multi-task. A customer service background is preferred. If qualified, please email your resume to: hr@dynedge.com Complete our online application at: www.dynedge.com/hr/. I Engineer in g Ad Language R8D Engineer to perform engineering simulation studies to contribute to Automotive Research Center (ARC) research activities. Use computational software to conduct engineering simulation studies in areas such as CFD. Develop/ maintain ARC -f- other automotive-related web sites. Create multimedia material for scientific visualization, presentations, promotional materials. Administer Internet portals and server computers to facilitate researcher interaction and information distribution. Advise faculty, researchers, and students on multimedia creation and computer-related problems. Requires Master's degree In Mechanical Engineering + 1 year of experience to include experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations and computer/multimedia presentation of research results. Apply by mail only to: Susan Clair, University of Michigan, Dept, of Mechanical Engineering, 1231 Beal Ave., Rm. 2033 W.E. Lay Auto Lab, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. Want to get the attentionofour editorial readers with your classified ad... Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral Ad. 734-994-6711 MMOTOIRTS kStOU elB AIKIkSlCAHJKIC. Emission Test Engineer Mitsubishi Motors R 8 D of America, Inc. (MRDA) is seeking an entry-level engineer to be part of our emissions testing team in Ann Arbor, Ml. Only individuals who have a BS or equivalent, knowledge of governmental emissions regulations, test procedures, emission test systems, emissions control systems, and excellent computer skills need apply. Your responsibility will be to oversee emissions tests, ensure that emissions equipment is maintained in good operational condition, and to serve as MRDA's liaison with other Mitsubishi, governmental, and corporate agencies. If you are willing to travel and have excellent communication skills, submit your resume and cover letter to Mitsubishi Motors R 8 D of America, Inc., Attn: Human Resources Dept 4300 Varsity Drive, Suite E, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Or E-mail: mrda.hr@ MRDA offers a competitive salary, a generous benefit package, and is an equal opportunity employer. Geotechnical Engineer (Ann Arbor, IVil) Black 8 Veatch. Storm water collection, reinforced concrete, grading, drainage, site engirieering. MS Geotech/BS Civil plus experience. Submit resume on-line at: www.bv.com click on Careers Link. Must reference Requisition Number 042112 for this specific position. EOE. M/F/V/D. e s T e c h S m i t h - C om p u t e r P r o g r am m e r C-h-h Programmer needed for commercial Windows application development. W e b D e s ig n e r Design large and small graphics, layout and implement Web pages, and create and integrate rich multimedia content. S e n io r U sab ility S p e c ia lis t Responsible for all aspects of usability; you should believe people should be able to just use things, not learn them. Technical W r ite r Write User’s Guides, Help files and tutorials for our commercial PC software products. Q u a lity A s su r a n c e S p e c ia lis t Perform an integral part of the development process by evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting TechSmith software products. Tech S u p p o r t S p e c ia lis t Provide front line e-mail and phone technical support for TechSmith products. TechSmith Corporation is a profitable, steadily growing software company located in Okemos, Michigan. We have a hard working, but fun environment. These are full time positions with benefits. For more info on these jobs and how to apply visit www.techsmith.com/jobs.asp. caiaoesf ENGINEERS Process Results, Inc., a well established growing consulting engineering firm, has immediate openings for the following positions for working in the Ann Arbor area; BSEE with 3-5 yrs. of progressive engineering experience in low 8 medium voltage 8 facilities design. BSME with 3-5 yrs of progressive engineering experience in HVAC 8 Temperature control. Hospital 8/or facility experience a plus. Please fax or email resumes to: 734.429.8901 or hr@processresults.com EOE Mechanical Engineer Coordinate engineering projects. Research/develop mechanical plans 8 review product design. Required Master or equivalent, plus 1- 3 yrs. experience. Travel 8 or relocation required. Send resume 8 salary requirements to: Hoff 8 Associates 45211 Helm St. Plymouth, Ml 48170 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. R&D ENGINEERING MANAGER WANTED IN ANN ARBOR/YPSILANTI Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing engineers, developing tests, technical reports, budgets, and creating performance objectives. Requirements: BSEE, eight years in antenna engineering, strong EM simulation skills and domestic/ international travel. Prevailing wages and conditions offered. Send resumes to; Human Resources at AGC Automotive America's R 8 D, 1401 S. Huron, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197-9701. EOE I E ducation Coach, Women's Cheerleading/Dance Adrian College is accepting applications for the position of full-time Head Cheerleading/ Dance Coach. Coaching experience at the college level is preferred or a strong coaching background at the high school level. Candidates should have experience in the following areas: recruiting, team budgeting, scheduling, dance and tumble and all other duties needed to run a successful cheer/dance program, interviews to be held in the spring. Appointment date: July 1, 2006. Salary: commensurate with experience and educational background. Send resume, copies of transcripts and names, e-mails, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: Cindy Beaubien Adrian College 110 S. Madison St. Adrian, Ml 49221 A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. EEO Employer EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS U-Move Fitness at the University of Michigan is looking for group exercise instructors to teach a variety of classes for the winter 2006 semester. These classes include Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Spinning, BOSU-Step and Senior Fitness. Please send relevant experience and any other relevant information to kebwink@umich.edu, 734- 647-2708 by 1/8/05. TEACHERS-P/T Dynamic non-profit preschool (0-5 yrs). Experience preferred, see website www.aliencreek.org Send resume to: allencreekpreschool @yahoo.com FAX 734-994-3372 Teachers for live-in positions at outdoor education program in New England. BA/BS required. Science, math camp background helpful. Love of children required. Call 1-800-433-8375 or www.naturesclassroom.org. TEACHER Starting Feb. 16 for established pre-school near Ann Arbor, great working conditions, early childhood ed. degree preferred, email resume to: sunshinestudio@aol.com 734-665-5175 Professional a n d Managerial Account Manager Wholesale distributor seeking experience account manger w/outstanding organizational skills. Duties include, customer service, order entry, processing 8 follow up. F/T, $9/hr to start. Email or fax to Chelsea office nobrien@mcmgroup.net, 734-433-5466. BUYER Corporate computer reseller seeks a professional, well-organized, detail-oriented individual with a high sense of urgency to manage its supply chain. Ideal candidate is an outgoing effective communicator with strong data entry skills and a pleasant take charge personality. Prior purchasing experience desirable. Familiarity with computer products a plus. Email resume to: hr@microsrc.com or fax to (734) 669-8844 Case Managers New Passages seeks a Case Manager for our Jackson Area Clubhouse serving adults with disabilities. Bachelors degree in Behavioral Health Science required. Benefits and retirement savings plan avail. Forward resume to New Passages, 1200 N. Wes Ave., Jackson, Ml 49202 or fax to 517-782-6576 Attn: B Piocus. EOE. Academic Management System Coordinator New position. The Academic Management System Coordinator will focus on strategically managing support, training, and use of the Blackboard Academic Suite by Northwood University faculty. Coordinator will schedule, develop, and deliver support and training for faculty use of Blackboard, as well as providing general assistance and consultation to faculty in the creation of materials for use within Blackboard. The Coordinator will work coltaboratively with faculty in the production of classroom and hybrid materials, in the integration of these materials and of Blackboard into faculty teaching, and in faculty development and adoption of Blackboard as an important instructional resource. Require: Bachelor's degree and several years of relevant work experience - Masters degree a plus; work experience in higher education and instructional design; extensive knowledge of Blackboard, online learning environments, and in authoring course sites; knowledge of principles and methods of curriculum and training design, and experience in teaching and instruction, and in working with faculty; solid computer experience, including knowledge of office productivity software, instructional technology an d media, and course management systems; excellent teaching, presentation, and active listening skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload. Send cover letter and resume to: hr@northwood.edu or Northwood University, Human Resources - ITBC, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, Ml 48640. EOE. ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN Curriculum Resource Center (CRC), University Libraries, Bowling Green State University Participates in daily operations of the CRC in collection development, instruction and public services. Min. qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; undergraduate or graduate degree in education; demonstrated effective teaching/library instruction experience; demonstrated knowledge/experience with children's and young adult literature; experience with preK-12 educational curriculum and practices; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong service orientation and commitment to serving diverse communities; ability to work independently and cotlegially. Fiscal yr., non-tenure-track instructor appointment for 1 yr. with possibility of extending up to 2 yrs. Salary competitive and commensurate with peer institutions for rank and position in keeping with candidate's experience and credentials. Detailed description: http://www.bgsu.edu/ collegos/library/admin/ jobs.html. Preferred start date 4/06. Applications must be received or postmarked by 2/6/06. Submit application letter, vitae and names, addresses and contact information for a min. of 3 references to: Beverly J. Stearns, Administrative Office, 204 Wm. T. Jerome Library, BGSU, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0170. Email: bstearn@bgnet.bgsu.edu. Fax: (419) 372-7996. BGSU is an AA/EO institution. RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. BIOSTATISTICIAN URREA, an internationally respected not-for-profit health outcomes research organization is seeking a Biostatistician for statistical programming and analysis, research study design, and preparation of medical research papers and presentations in support of epidemiologic, health policy, and health economics research. Qualifications: MA/MSor PhD degree in a quantrtative field (Biostatistics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Mathematics, etc.). SAS or other statistical programming experience required. Strong writing and communication skills necessary. Medical research or public health background preferred. Excellent working conditions and benefits. EOE. Send cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to; Human Resources, University Renal Research 8 Education Association 315 W. Huron Suite 260 Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 HR@urrea.org Fax (734) 665-2103 Case Manager F/T position avail, with Pines Behavioral Health Services to work intensively with developmentally disabled/mentaily ill individuals in the community. Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field required. Two yrs. experience preferred. Entry level salary range $32,485 to $37,138 commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefit package. Submit resume by January 16, 2006 to Pines Behavioral Health Services, 200 Orleans Blvd., Coldwater, Ml 49036. EOE. Community Coordinator Responsible for coordinating community wide involvement in prisoner reentry planning and service provision in accordance with the Michigan Prisoner Reentry Initiative (MPRI) model. The full-time grant-funded position will plan and facilitate broad-based community organizing effort under the guidance of a local Steering Team. Please forward resume by e-mail to: pattons@eWashtenaw.org AFTER HOURS? FORGOT TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads/ Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News ANYTIME! Earlier deadlines apply. Clinical Instructor Physical Therapist Assistant Program Washtenaw Community Coiiege This individual is responsible for teaching clinical program courses, coordinating clinical assignments, assisting the program director in program development and management of the physical therapist assistant program according to accreditation guidelines. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree In related field, equivalent of two years experience as a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor or experience in teaching curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program, current licensure (if physical therapist) or licensure, certification, or registration as state requires (if physical therapist assistant). Date of appointment is for the Winter 2006 semester, beginning January 3, 2006 (position will start as soon as possible), initial hourly rate range is $14.01 - $23.93 dependent upon education and related experience; 40 hours per week/five eight-hour days, with numerous fringe benefits. Deadline for receipt of official WCC application is January 13, 2006. Interested persons should send completed WCC application form, resume, transcripts, and required certifications/ licensure to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, PO Box D-1,4800 E. Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. (734) 973-3497 Job Hotline (734)973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Community Development Officer Arbor Hospice is looking for a qualified professional to join our Marketing team! Execute agency marketing and development programs, including brand awareness, community networking, education. Requires 2-3 years marketing or fundraising experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills with diverse groups of people is essential. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000 Coordinator (Assistant) Facilitator Milan Visteon Plant Part time Assists with the design, delivery, and promotion of education services to the Skills Enrichment Program Center at the Visteon Milan Plastics Plant. This position is provided for with grant funding and shall not be continued beyond the life of such funding. No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent education, training and experience as determined by the college administration, equivalent of three years of instructional experience in a variety of educational settings, minimum of one year experience working with software programs including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, web design and advanced skills in Word, successful experience in developing education programs and ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate day and evening students and year round demands. Starting hourly rate is $17.03 at 20 hours per week. No benefits afforded. Deadline for receipt of resumes is January 20, 2006. Interested persons should email resumes to Ms. Linda Hammond at lhammond@wccnet.edu For job postings and application materials see our web site at http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Coordinator (Assistant) Facilitator Milan Visteon Plant Part time Assists with the design, delivery, and promotion of education services to the Skills Enrichment Program Center at the Visteon Milan Plastics Plant. This position is provided for with grant funding and shall not be continued beyond the life of such funding. No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree In related field or equivalent education, training and experience as determined by the college administration, equivalent of three years of instructional experience in a variety of educational settings, minimum of one year experience working with software programs including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, web design and advanced skills in Word, successful experience in developing education programs and ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate day and evening students and year round demands. Starting hourly rate is $17.03 at 20 hours per week. No benefits afforded. Deadline for receipt of resumes is January 20, 2006. Interested persons should email resumes to Ms. Linda Hammond at lhammond@wccnet.edu For job postings and application materials see our web site at http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A BARGAIN Your search will END HERE In the ClassIfiedsI Customer Service Requirements: well rounded background in the transport industry, 2yrs experience in CSR, knowledge of DOT 8 REGS including hrs of service, proficient in MS Office, BS degree or relevant, experience or education pertaining to the transportation industry. Job Duties: Provide quotes, negotiate rates 8 communicate w/affiliates 8 outside customers for quality service. Excellent communication, positive attitude, high energy, customer service oriented. Fax: Attn Katie 734-455-9457 DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDITING Finance and Administration Evaluates controls, performance and business risks in partnership with the Trustees Audit Committee, the Senior Vice President and the President. Designs, develops, and executes a comprehensive program of internal auditing for the total University designed to strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Oversees audits of high risk areas, such as mainframe information systems and related issues of security for personnel and financial data. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with major in Accounting and an MBA with either a CPA or CIA required. Additional experience required includes 5- 7 years auditing, 3 years supervisory and 2-3 years experience with large sophisticated business/information systems. Full-time administrative staff position. Administrative grade level 19; Minimum starting salary $74,707.00. Full benefits package available. To apply: submit cover letter, resume and 3 names, addresses and telephone numbers of professional references to: Qffice of Human Resources, (R- 000223), Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Ph: (419) 372-8421 (http:// www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr) BGSU is anAA/EEO employer. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Driver Recruiter Whiteline Express, Ltd. a growing truckload carrier is seeking a Driver Recruiter for its Michigan Headquarters. 250 truck fleet. Main terminals located in Midwest. Job duties include; develop 8 execute driver recruiting /retention program. Conduct new hire orientation. Candidate must excel in creativity and attention to detail to attract qualified drivers. Driver recruiting experience in transport industry required. Knowledge in DOT regulations. Proficient in MS Office 8 the ability to travel. We offer a competitive salary 8 full benefits package. Please fax resume to: 734-455-9457 FINANCIAL ANALYST Financial advisory firm seeking self-motivated individual to join our team. Primary responsibilities will be investment reporting, billing, database management and assisting advisors with account mgmt. See www.ris-msc.com. Candidate will have degree in finance or accounting plus excellent analytical 8 excel skills and detail-orientation. Send resume to: RIS, Suite 300,455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Or email ris@ris-msc.com. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! GARDEN MANAGER For Fresh Seasons Market, an independent gourmet food store with Garden Center. Full-time, salary position offers benefits (paid medical, paid vacation 8 401k). Position is responsible for sales, profits, buying and staffing of the garden dept. The preferred candidate will have a broad knowledge of plants 8 flowers and experience in retail management. Salary will reflect experience. Send resume or apply in person, 2281 W.,Liberty Ann Arbor 48103. GED Examiner (part time) Administer GED tests at WCC and addendum sites in Washtenaw County. Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree and two years work experience in an educational or business setting, preferably with an emphasis on data collection and analysis. Must be able to travel to various sites within Washtenaw County and surrounding counties, and willing and able to administer GED examinations to inmates within various security level correctional institutions. Evening and Saturday hours may be required. Hourly rate is $13.97; maximum 19.75 hours per week; no benefits afforded. Deadline for receipt of WCC applications is January 13, 2006. Interested persons should send completed WCC application form and transcripts to: The Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, First Floor Business Education Building, Room 120,4800 E. Huron River Dr. PO Box D-1, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. (734) 973-3497 Job Hotline (734)973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA LIBRARIAN/Children's MLS Graduate/Student. Permanent part-time position includes evenings, Saturdays, and occasional Sundays. EOE. Send resume to: Judy Teachworth; Canton Public Library; 1200 S. Canton Center Road; Canton, Ml 48188. Fax 734-397-1130. C 8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 Professional and Managerial Housing Support Services for Families Full-Time positions working with tow income families with special needs in supportive housing. Work includes advocacy, crisis intervention, problem solving in tenant home and community settings. Looking for experience with homeless or at-risk families, and flexible scheduling to include evenings and weekends. BacheTors and Masters level positions. Please submit resume and cover letter including salary expectations to Catholic Social Services, attn: HSSCW- AAN, fax (734) 971-2730, jobs@csswashtenaw.org w/ subject line HSS-CW-AAN. Catholic Social Services Attn: BHSTHER-AAN 4925 Packard Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Fax: 734-971-2730 or jobs@csswashtenaw.org EOE. No phone inquiries please. INSTRUCTORNursing Medical/Surgical (Part-time) Teach classes at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor. Classes meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays January 10 through February 23, 2006. BSN and two years related experience with certification/ license required. Hourly rate is $45.00. Please email letter of interest and resume to: Ms. Maxine Moulton at Washtenaw Community College at mmoulton@wccnete.edu WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA LITIGATION Legal Secretary Ann Arbor, Seeking experienced (5-f yrs.) team player for our busy office. Federal and Circuit Court knowledge required. F/T w/ benefits. Please Send resumes to nwalter@nachtfaw.com MSW'S WANTED P/T positions at at PNLH's innovative substance abuse counseling program. CSW/ CAC preferred. Call Jackie: 734-451-7800 -------- NewsAnchor/Reporter WHMIFM93.5 is seeking a radio news anchor/reporter to complete our award winning news team. The position will be filled no sooner than January 27, 2006. Previous experience is necessary and you must demonstrate quality news writing and reporting skills. Live and work in one of Michigan's most popular areas at one of Michigan's most respected radio stations. You'll enjoy local owners, a great facility, and competitive compensation. Mail your resume, audio samples, and writing samples of your work to: • WHMI Operations Manager Reed Kittredge P.O. Box 935 Howell, Ml 48844 Email samples will NOT be accepted. WHMI is an equal ooDortunitv emolover. Office Manager (P/T)- Ann Arbor, Hourly, Flexible Schedule, Quickbooks, Cashflow Management and Accounting Knowledge Required, Law Firm Experience Preferred. Send resumes to nwalter@nachtlaw.com Product Manager Product Manager Global to serve as team leader for measurement 8 calibration application software product management activities. Located in Ann Arbor, Ml. Requires Bachelor's CE, ME, or related engineering field, and related experience commensurate with position in the area of automotive engine 8 transmission controller development. Send resume to: ETAS, Inc. Attn: Human Resources Dept. Job Code - 2006PMC01 3021 Miller Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 or e-mail to: careers@etas.us Program Associate Well established, Ypsllanti nonprofit, the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan (HFM), is seeking a FT Program Associate. Responsibilities include: managing database and United Way grants, assisting with website maintenance and federal grant payment system, development of newsletter, data and revenue tracking/ analysis, processing incoming donations, and maintaining educational resources. Also assists with special events and fundraising. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required in human services related field; Master's degree a plus; Excellent communication and organizational skills; Computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office, and database applications required. HFM is committed to working with and encouraging diversity. Starting salary $35K with competitive benefit package. Send resume and cover letter by January 13th to HFM: Fax: 734-544-0095 Email: harner@hfmich.org Mail: 1921 W. Michigan Ave Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Please no teleohone calls. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Program Supervisor Full-time position w/benefits, responsible for coordination and administration of prevention program. Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required. Send cover letter and resume to HelpSource 3879 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor 48108 sgilbee@helpsourceagency or FAX to HR dept, at (734) 973-2445. EOE. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Busy Ann Arbor medical services company is seeking two Project Administrators. Successful performance will result in valuable experience leading to Project Management. Successful candidates will administer projects undenrt/ ay throughout the U.S. Successful candidates must be detail oriented and highly organized, with communication skills to deal with physicians, nurses and high level customer personnel. Requires computer skills. Send resume to service@unival-med.com attn: HR or fax to 800-382-8611 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. Quality Manager For a growing automotive supplier. Thorough knowledge in automotive requirements a must. QS9000 and TS16949 experience mandatory. This position requires a strong person with leadership and management skills to interface with manufacturing, sales and engineering to exceed the customer expectations. Excellent salary and benefits for the right person. Qualified candidates only. Reply to: Box M 131, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147. 81....................... ........al RECRUITER STAFFING MEDICAL Join the recruiting and staffing team of a growing Ann Arbor medical services firm. Recruit and staff medical positions throughout the U.S. Seeking persons with 2 years experience or more, medical helpful. Positions to be filled are for nurses and other medical professionals. Send resume to service@unival-med.com attn: HR or fax to 800-382-8611 Recruiter Con-Way NOW Inc., the expedited transportation company owned by Fortune 500 and NYSE company CNF, is seeking a Recruiter to provide on-going recruitment of Independent Contractors to enable growth of our truck fleet. Prior recruiting or sales experience in the transportation industry is a plus. The desired candidate will be goal driven and an aggressive self-starter. This position is based in Ann Arbor, Ml. We are a high growth company that offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, pension and 401 (k). To be considered, please reference position #113 and send your resume of qualifications and salary history to: Con-Way NOW Inc. Position #113 4840 Venture Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 now.jobs@con-way.com Fax: 734-213-7745 EOE M/F/D/V SOCIAL WORKER MSW Prevention Therapist to provide outreach family therapy and networking with the schools 8 other community resources. Salary is $30,000; excellent benefits. Send resume to: Judson Center, Attn: Yvonne Murawski, 4925 Packard Rd., Ste 200, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 or Fax 734-528-1695. EOE Want to get the attentionofour editorial readers with your classified ad... Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral Ad. 734-994-6711 STAFF WRITER • W S All Media Guide is looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Staff Writer to work at our corporate office in Ann Arbor. The successful candidate will write album reviews, artist biographies, factoids, music essays and more. The following are required: • Demonstrated high rate of productivity • Ability to write under tight deadlines • Ability to self-edit • Demonstrated familiarity with AMG style • Interest and expertise in pop, modern rock, punk, contemporary R 8 B, and hip-hop • Clips are necessary Experience is preferred but not necessary. If you haven't been published, submit a sample album review in AMG style with your resume. All Media Guide (www.allmediaguide. com) is the world's largest and most comprehensive entertainment information resource for music, movies and games. AMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits. • • • Email resumes with cover letters, clips and/or sample album reviews to: employment@allmusic.com or fax to (734) 827-2492 • • • Web and Education Coordinator Individual needed to assist a large professional association for healthcare IT executives with its web-based and in-person education programs. This person will assist in the areas of: 1) planning and programming of inperson education programs and conferences, 2) maintenance of the educational content of web site, and; 3) assisting in the development and support of our webbased learning programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in healthcare IT and web-based programming, preferably ASP and SQL Server, as well as an aptitude to learn additional web-based programming techniques. Bachelors degree in related field preferred and/or 5 years of related experience. Email your resume and salary requirements to jobs@cio-chime.org r D isco v e r--------------------------- The Power of Leadership As th e largest employer in West Michigan, we are looking for a dynamic individual who can drive our TIS team o f five managers an d 100 staff members to achieve dramatic results th a t su p p o rt th e mission, vision, values, and strategies o f o u r organization. D ire c to r, T e ch n o lo g y & In fo rm a tio n S o lu tio n s In this role, you will oversee in ip lem en tatio n and su p p o rt o f th e Spectrum He alth technology infrastructure as you manage a yearly capital and operating b u d g e t in excess o f $20 million. Yo u r effo rts will m aintain 8 ,0 0 0 devices used by 1 2 ,0 0 0 employees at over 100 locations. T his position directs all aspects o f technology management for th e network, telecommunications,,server, desktop, and data center environments. Collaborate with management fi-om various departments to plan and monitor the development o f compatible information technologies for business and financial applications, shared services, storage systems, telecommunications, and operations. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in C om p u te r Science, In fo rm atio n Systems, o r a related specialty. A Master’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate also has ten years o f technical or professional experience in information technology and five years in a systems management role. Consulting experience is highly desirable. Although knowledge o f a healthcare environment is preferred, familiarity with a system comparable to th e size and scope o f Spectrum Health is welcome. We are located in Grand Rapids- your neighbor-on Michigan’s West Coast. Become a leader o f o ur team making a difference in o u r community. You will be rewarded for your efforts with competitive compensation and a benefits package th at includes relocation and career longevity in supportive surroundings. T o apply online, please visit o u r Web site: spectrum-health.org O r e-mail: kim.thoma sm a@ sp ec trum-h e alth .o rg Spectrum Health EOE spectrum-health.org C2191377 WEB DESIGNER The University of Michigan's office of Marketing Communications seeks a full-time web designer. This person will be responsible for the design and some production of websites and related communications tools for Marketing Communications and its U-M clients. The position includes working in coordination with staff project managers and web developers to provide original designs and templates in compliance with University policies and accessibility in web materials. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in new media or graphic design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience in web design, Photoshop, and Flash, and in a team approach to web development. Ability to work within designated time and budget constraints, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent customer service skills.Qualified candidates, please email your resume to: mc-mall@umich.edu SELL IT HERE! CLASSIFIEDS 734-994-6711 or place on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads/ © a s sa y designs Assay Designs, Inc., an expanding biotechnology company seeks qualified candidates for the following position in its Discovery Department: Research Scientist Reporting to the Discovery Manager, the candidate should have a strong background in the biological sciences with emphasis on immunology, cell biology and disease. The candidate should have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology and be competent in techniques that include ELISA or RIA, gel electrophoresis and western blotting, cell culture and flow cytometry. Experience in antibody raising and immunogen aesign would be considered a plus. The candidate should have earned a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree in the biological sciences and have at least 2 years of industrial experience or 4 years of academic experience. This full time position requires significant laboratory work and minima! travel. Assay Designs, Inc. offers a fast pace diverse industrial work experience and generous benefit package. Check out www.assaydesigns.com for additional company information. Send cover letter (including salary requirement) and resume to jobs® assaydesigns.com or fax to: 734-668-2793. No phone calls or walk-ins please. EOE Assay Designs, Inc. 800 Technology Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 www.assaydesigns.com HSA Home Warranty seeks full-time sales professional for the Ann Arbor/ Southeast Michigan area. This person works with real estate professionals to ensure that home warranties are included in listing/closing transactions. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills. Real estate/titie/ mortgage background a plus. Base salary, commission 8 bonus opportunity. Expenses paid 8 full benefits package. Send resume to barbara. lehmann@onlinehsa. com and visit www.onlinehsa. com for more info. Driver Recruiter Whiteline Express, Ltd. a growing truckload carrier is seeking a Driver Recruiter for its Michigan Headquarters. 250 truck fleet. Main terminals located in Midwest. Job duties include: develop and execute driver recruiting /retention program. Conduct new hire orientation. Candidate must excel in creativity and attention to detail to attract qualified drivers. Driver recruiting experience in transportation industry required. Knowledge in DOT regulations.Proficient in MS Office and the ability to travel. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. Please fax resume to (734) 455-9457 MISPRINTS Notice of error shall be reported to the Classified department IMMEDIATELY. The News will not be responsible for more than the cost of one incorrect insertion nor for more than the cost of that part of the ad rendered valueless by the error. t h e ANN ARBOR NEWS Committed • Connected « Complete FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Human Resources Ingham Regional Medical Center Are you looking to work in an exciting teamwork oriented environment where you are appreciated? Ingham has a full-time Employee Relations Representative. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with a major in human resources, business administration, or related field. Labor relations experience required. Very strong written and verbal communication skills including critical thinking required. One to three years of Human Resources experience required. Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Access required. IRMC offers an attractive salary and benefit package. Please forward your resume to jamle.davis@irmc.org. Ingham Regional Medical Center Human Resources Attn: JD 2320 S. Washington Ave. Lansing, MI 48910 FAX: (517) 372-6348 www.irmc.org EOE Human Resources CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST NSK Corporation, a manufacturer a manufacturer of motion technology products, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for their Ann Arbor, Ml headquarters. This position handles multi-functional areas of Human Resources including recruitment and employment, employee relations, AA/EEO, employee discipline, policy interpretation, unemployment and special projects. Provides guidance and advice to management team and staff related to interpretation and application of policies, practices and programs. this position requires a Bachelors degree in a related field and 3 to 6 years of position-related experience. Please e-maii resume and salary requirements to: Jobs@nsk-corp.com (include HR Generalist 001- 06 in the subject line). EOE Human Resources Representative Generalist to provide professional and office support to HR Department. Bachelor's degree with minimum 2-3 years HR experience required. Healthcare and/or recruiting experience a plus. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills with diverse groups of people is essential. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000 AFTER HOURS? FORGOTTO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads/ Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News ANYTIME I Earlier deadlines apply. UNIBAR Maintenance Services, Inc. Is seeking a Human Resources Specialist for its Corporate Office. This highly motivated individual must have 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resources related field. The qualified candidate must exhibit a high level of confidentiality, must have strong conflict resolution skills, excellent time management and follow through skills. This position will be required to develop and conduct various training and development programs for the company, so the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form will be pivotal. The starting salary range for this position is $32k - $35k. All candidates must be able to pass a background investigation and drug screen. Qualified candidates should email their resumes to hr@unibarinc.com. EOE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. ( C o m c a s t . SALES OPPORTUNITY Earn up to $50k per year! Isn’t it time you were rewarded for consistently exceeding your sales goals? As a Customer Account Executive at the Plymouth Call Center for Comcast, a leader in the communications industry, you will sell Comcast products and services to new and existing customers through inbound phone calls. Your excellent sales and service skills will enable you to accommodate a full range of customer requests and inquiries in a prompt and courteous manner, while accessing and updating necessary information on a PC. Our in-depth, paid training will provide you with a strong knowledge of our products and the inhouse tools and systems you will need to be successful. The rest is up to you I The candidate we seek will have a minimum of 2 years prior sales experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and personal computer knowledge. You must be available to work any shift assigned, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and have the ability to work overtime as needed. Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. Comcast offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401 (k), complimentary cable and online services, educational assistance, and many more. Qualified candidates may apply on-line at www.comcast.com. Please specify Requisition rt>25932BR. Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Drug-free workplace employer. Sales and Agen ts Positions in this classification (Sales and Agents, 5^0) are compensated at least in part by a sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation arrangement. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Oakland Business Review Is seeking a full-time account executive for our Oakland County territory. The ideal candidate must have proven BtoB selling experience. Must be strategic and confident in making sales presentations to business owners and C-level executives. Competitive salary plus commission. Skills/ Qualifications: • 2-5-f years Business-to- Business Work Experience • Strong Presentation Skills / Verbal/ Written • Proven Prospecting/ Closing Skills • Strategic Terrltoiy Management/ Sales Planning • Meeting Sales Goals • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Please send resume to: jblodgett@mbizreview.com or fax 248-374-4940 ACCOUNT MANAGER Driven, self motivated, dedicated, honest, people person, relationship builder. Ideal candidates possess these qualities coupled with a successful track record in field sales. We offer in-demand products and services, 19 yrs. experience, key assignments, professional workenvironment, and excellent earnings potential. No overnight travel. Email resume to; hr@microsrc.com or fax to (734) 669-8844 Heavy Equipment Sales AIS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT The leader in providing effective equipment solutions for the construction industry. AIS represents the best manufacturers with the latest technology and continually sets the standard for superior service. Due to continued growth and development of our business, we are seeking highly motivated individuals to fill Area Manager positions through-out Michigan. Several territories are currently available. Qualified applicants wilt be 'high energy' self-starters with the desire to learn and grow with a long term career in mind. AIS offers a very competitive benefit package. If you are a professional career minded Individual with a desire for advancement you should apply. Please mail resume to: AIS Construction Equipment 3600 N. Grand River Lansing, Ml 48906 RE: Area Manager Position NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Independent Sales Rep. for Advertising company. Flexible schedule 8 unlimited earnings with 100% commission. Must have sales/mktg experience, prefer B2B, Email resume to; Kaylee@Signarama Brighton.com Inside Sales/Business Development Con-Way NOW, an expedited trucking company owned by the Fortune 100 and NYSE company CNF, is in need of a qualified individual to learn all aspects of Sales, Operations, 8 Marketing. This inside sales position consists of qualifying new customers and building business relationships with existing customers. The opening is located in our Ann Arbor, Ml headquarters. Sales and/or customer service experience is preferred and the ability to multi-task is a must. Start ASAP. We are a high growth company that offers a full retirement, medical, dental, 401(k) and bonus plan to all full-time team members. To be considered, please reference position # 115. Con-Way NOW Position #115 4840 Venture Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 now.jobs@con-way.com Fax: 734-213-7745 EOE M/F/D/V F/T for Ann Aroor Apts. Full Benefits Included. Leasing/ Customer Service experience preferred. May work Saturdays. 734-455-7200 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED SALES ASSOCIATE Growing promotional products company seeking a motivated sales associate for the Ann Arbor territory. Please send brief employment history to: partners@ westforestgroup.com LEASING REPRESENTATIVE Nob Hill Apartments has a full time apartment leasing position available. Qualified applicants will be professional in attitude and appearance with strong communication, organizational and customer service skills. We offer an excellent working environment, competitive wages, performance bonus, 401K and insurance (health, life, and disability). Please apply in person: Wilson White Company, Inc. 2008 S. State St, Ste. A Ann Arbor, 48104 Equal Opportunity Employer SALES Inside-Technical We are an Ann Arbor area based supplier of vehicle wash systems, seeking to expand our sales dept. Job responsibilities include: lead handling, preparing quotations 8 bids, managing the CRM system, and telephone marketing. The environment is fast paced 8 challenging. This is a growth position for the right person who has experience with; CRM systems, Microsoft office, and sales of technical products; and Is friendly/positive on the telephone 8 very organized. Please send your resume to: HR@interclean.com. SALES ASSOCIATE Image Sun Tanning Center Are you a people person who is money motivated, dependable 8 a team player? Image Sun Tanning ts now hiring Sales Associates. Please call (248) 739-0751 or go on-line to: www.imagesuntanning.com/ employmentshtml to apply. If applying on-line please remember to choose Brighton as your desired location. Sales EOE District Sales Manager Chicago Area Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on neurological and endocrine-related diseases and disorders. We are currently searching for a District Sates Manager. This position requires a related B.A. degree; 3 plus years district sales management experience In pharmaceuticals or biotech; superior communication, negotiation, analysis and staff motivation skills; results-oriented attitude with proven time- and project management abilities; and abili^ to target, prioritize and build relationships with key customers. Product launch experience a Plus. Travel is required, lease apply online at: www.neurocrine.com SALES EXECUTIVES!! NATIONAL ADVERTISING CO... Seeking outside sates professionals throughout Ann Arbor 8 neighboring cities. Our company has been partnered w/ major grocery chains for 17-F years. We offer a solid income potential of $55K-80K first YR. $80- 120K second YR. Immediate Income 8 Openings. Please call Felice Manheim at 1-800-878-4101 Sales Manager Growing furniture wholesaler in Ann Arbor. Reps, showrooms, trade show experience needed. 734-761-7266. SALES REPS. The Newman Group, a provider of email delivery and security solutions seeks experienced software sales reps for our service provider (ISP/Telco) market. Successful candidates will have 3-h yrs experience selling messaging, networking, or communica- tions software to IT. Email systems sales exp. a plus. Competitive compensation 8 benefits. Some travel required. Send resume and cover letter to: The Newman Group Dept. HR-SR 7400 Newman Blvd. Dexter, Ml 48130 or email to salesrep@nofailemail.net or fax to DEPT. HR-SR 734-0426-0777. No calls. EOE ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ★ SALES REPS ★ SALES MANAGERS $4000/wk is what our top salespeople earn! Highly successful national company expanding. Will train. Call John O'Brien 1-800-316-4752 Bulletin Board ads work! see page A4 for details Changing Careers? Become a Rnanclal Advisor with one of the nations premier investment firms, Raymond James 8 Associates. Fax your resume to: 734-930-6998. EOE/DFU CANT DECIDE WHAT SECTION YOUR AD SHOULD BE IN? Put your ad under two different classes for a GREAT discount... Try a REFERRAL AD Call 734-994-6711 for details fs- a E m p l o y m e n t G r o u p 4 8 y e a rs e x p e rie n c e s p e c ia liz in g in lig h t in d u s tria l, a dm in is tra tive , c le ric a l, p ro fe s s io n a l, a n d te c h n ic a l s ta ffin g NOW RECRUITING FOR Machine Operators, CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers, Maintenance, Maintenance Repair Tech, Generai Labor, Assembiy, and Ciericai 2544 Harte Drive’' Birkenstock Business Center Brighton, Ml 48114 P: 810.229.7550 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm *1-96, Exit 145, West on Grand River Drive kitty-corner from Leppek Nursery & Garden Center www.employmentgroup.com 5 4 0 0 Retail Sales SYSCO Sales Fortune 100 SYSCO Food Services Is seeking a Territory Sates Marketing Associate (MA) for our February training class. We offer comprehensive classroom and field training, outstanding benefits, and unmatched income earning opportunities. Our MA's are compensated with a base salary, receive a monthly mileage allowance and are able to move their pay to higher levels via commissions earned. If you possess a passion for food and sates and have prior sales or food service experience, please email cover letter and resume (MS Word only) to: HR@det.sysco.com or Fax (734) 397-7690. Opportunities exist in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County as well as in Ann Arbor. EOE M/F/DA/ www.sysco.com COUNTER/RETAIL HELP Mail Store/Dexter. Permanent, P/T eves., 3-7pm. Some Saturdays. Must be mature, responsible, selfmotivated w/computer 8 typing skills. Minimum 18 yrs of age. Call 734-424-9700 Retail Sales HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR MANAGERS/ ASSISTANT MANAGERS With Discount Retail Experience Join us and manage a crew of people who enjoy our fast growing tool business. urrent expansion fuels this need for Retail Leaders in YPSILANTI and other US locations. We need dedicated and aggressive managers and in return we offer: • Competitive Pay • Paid Training • Career Advancement Opportunity •Bonus Potential • Comprehensive Benefit Package which includes: • Company Paid Employee Medical and Dental • Prescription Drug Plan • Paid Vacation • Five Paid Sick Days •Nine Paid Holidays •401 k Retirement Plan • Employee Discount Fax or email resume and cover letter to: A. Carranza Fax: 888-440-4925 Email; acarranza@ harborfreight.com EOE G eneral and Mis cellan e ou s Em p lo ym en t is this ciassifica- Employment, 5420) are paid on an hourly, weekly or salary arrangement. Sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation positions appear under classifications 5140, 5280, 5290, 5320, 5340, 5400. itC E ACCOUNTING CLERK Entry level, balance registers, must have accuracy and be detailed oriented. 10 key by touch, computer experience helpful. Full Time with benefit package. Apply to: 2105 W. Stadium Blvd, or fax resume to 734-665-7566 Acet Reps Don't Pass This UpII 40 people needed to fill positions left by promotions. No experience. Rapid advancements. Training provided. Call 734-389-0303. Activism 734-222-6347 GREAT JOB FOR THE NEW YEAR!Ill Join Clean Water Action and help protect Ml's lakes 8 rivers. Paid training 8 benefits. Don't get stuck behind a counter in '061 • $375475/week • 2-10:30pm, Mon-Fri • FT and PT available • Career Opportunities for Grads/Others • Work with like-minded people 8 enjoy your job I Call for interview. Good communication skills required cieanwateraction.org WORK with the SIERRA CLUB $300-$500/Week • Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! • Work with great people! Join the nation's largest grassroots public interest organization to protect our environment, public health, human rights, 8 democracy. Career opportunities and benefits available. Ann Arbor Call Alex (734) 332-4464 Admissions/Marketing Sub-acute nursing facility is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual for high volume salaried position. Send or fax resume to: Superior Woods Healthcare, 8380 Geddes Rd, Ypsilanti, 48198 Fax: 734-879-4949. EOE. Advertising ★NEW YEAR NEW CAREER Expanding advertising company is looking for sharp, self-motivated individuals who are tired of corporate structure, to fill a few entrylevel openings. Hands-on training. Must have outgoing personality to fit our atmosphere. To schedule an interview call Alex 734-367-3060. Asst. Collision Shop Manager - Good people skills, computerized estimating helpful, benefits. Cali 517-423-8059. A Grand Opening ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE TO MAKE 2006 A GREAT YEAR! I, H, $400-$600/WK - TO START Due to recent openings of new locations 8 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. ASSISTANTS Now hiring 10 F/T / P/T positions. If you're not making $600/wk, call 734-484-5220. AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN Quality shop needs quality body tech. Commission + , benefits. Zahn’s Autobody, •• Ann Arbor. 734-668-9858 ' Automotive Service ' Advisor's Assistant : Duties include: Customer write-up, answering phones, making estimates, shuttle rides. LUBE TECH 7 Duties include: oil change, r shop cleanup, shuttle rides. 734-663-5544 Auto Service Writer for modern independent repair shop in Ann Arbor and track record required. Resume to; jobs@convenienceauto.com CASHIERS & JANITORS Full 8 P/T ail shifts. Wages based on experience 8 full ‘ benefits. 734-426-3951 ext. ' 114, ask for Katrina. Travel Centers of America.' 194, Exit 167. CLEANER needed for Ann -*• Arbor area to operate floor machine at car dealership. Mon-Fri, 20-25 hrs/wk. $10/hr to start. Call 248-478-2054. CLEANERS/JANITORS Full 8 P/T days, eves, wknds," $8-$15/hr. Ann Arbor area. * 734-283-6934. Cleaners/Janitors Full 8 P/T days, eves, weekends, $8-$15/hr. Ann Arbor area 734-283-6934 CLEANING Part Time evenings, Ann Arbor area. Good $$$. Call 734-222-5902. CNC MACHINIST Excellent opportunity. Position open for lead person at ODB Machine Co. in Lynchbug, VA. Responsibilities include: personnel supervision, CNC programming, fixturing, machine set up, training, and as needed operation of CNC machine tools. Compensation includes excellent wages, benefits and profit sharing. We are aggressive, creative, dynamic, and flexible. If you are an entrepreneur and can see yourself as part of a team with these qualities, call Mike Buhler @ 434-929- 4002 to arrange an Interview. ' COLLECTOR Experienced. F/T position at Belleville collection agency. $9/hr plus commission. ^ Please fax resume/salary requirements: 734-697-1010 Public Services City of Ann Arbor The Cl^ of Ann Arbor is n committed to providing ex- br cellent municipal services that enhance the quality of ,. life for all through the intelli- . gent use of resources while valuing an open environment that fosters fair, sensitive, and respectful treatment of * all employees and the community served. We currently have a need for the following positions in our^ Public Services Area: v Field Operations * Supervisor-Forestry - & Facilities ' Supervising, facilitating and managing the training needs « and performance of Field Ops employees. Ability to train, mentor, hire both regu- ^ tar and seasonal employees. HS graduate or equivalent ^ (GED), in-depth knowledge ^ of inventory software, GIS/ GPS, insect disease evaluation and best way to deal with them, tree identification, commercial pesticide ^ licensing. ^ ♦ Field Operations * Technician ■ • Communications * This position is responsible for the mobile radio system repair, alarms and electronic 4^ systems. Calibrating, testing,^ maintaining and repairing ^ base, mobile and portable ^ radio transmitters, receivers,^ and monitors; identify ^ source of power failure and ^ installing temporary power ♦ source for power restoration.-^ • Preventative maintenance. ♦ HS graduate or equivalent 4» (GED). FCC license, knowledge of computer radio soft-^ ware, computer programming, Intermediate knowledge of; electronic and related equipment; radio electronics and related T equipment, radio program ♦ design. ♦ An application is required and can be downloaded onthe City's website: www.a2gov.org The City of Ann Arbor does not accept applications or resumes via email at this time. ' Please send completed application and resume to: The City of Ann Arbor HR Dept 220 E. Huron, 7th Floor PO Box 8647 Ann Arbor, Ml 48107 .OR fax to: 734-994-2590 EOE/AA Dog Groomer (Experienced) Needed to work Mon.-Fri., clean shop, non smoking environment, apply In person at Rox's Ruff Cuts, 1526 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. *-*-734-222-8269**. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 C 9 5 4 2 0 General and Miscellaneous Emp loym en t Positions is this classification (General Employment, 5420} are paid on an hourly, weekly or salary arrangement. Sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation positions appear under classifications 5140, 5280, 5290,5320,5340, 5400. Construction Position Entry-Level With established high-end remodelling firm. No experience needed. Will train, great opportunity for advancement. Good attitude 8 hard working a must. Call Mon Jan 16,10-2, ask for Mr. Corner, 734-327-1328. "C iii'C i'C i'C s Delivery Driver Midnignt Shift ★ RAPID RAISES ★ ☆ METRO DELIVERY* (734) 973-0190 Direct Support Staff Be a part of a great team caring for the disabled. $7.75- $8/hr. -I- benefits & PTO. Must be 18, driver's license, diploma/GED. All shifts available including midnights. Call Real LifeXiving Services, 734-222-6076, ext 202. EOE Driver, Boom Truck Involves heavy lifting 8 work in all kinds of weather. Valid CDL Lie., able to pass drug screen. Apply at Progressive Building Materials, 1255 W. 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Ideal candidates will have previous experience operating Bindery Machinery, but we are willing to train the right individual. At Thomson-Shore, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of which include; Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Coverage, Paid Vaca- ‘ tions/Holidays, 100% Educational Reimbursement, Dependent care/Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, 401 (k) Plan with Employer Match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Interested candidates looking to begin a career with a team-oriented company should submit a resume by: Email: sheric@tshore.com, or fax: 734.426.6233, or complete an application at; Thomson-Shore, Inc. 7300 W. Joy Rd. Dexter, Ml 48130 EOE www.tshore.com Fitness Specialist 8 Fitness Specialist Supervisor CCH Health & Wellness Center is seeking a team oriented person with excellent customer service and communication skills. Part Time - must have a flexible schedule. Bachelor's degree In Health/Fitness field required. Pick up application or fax resume to: 734-475-4961. Front Desk Clerk Full-time, 3pm-11 pm shift includes some weekends. Must have good people skills. We offer a great working environment, competitive wages & benefit package. Four Points Sheraton Ann Arbor. Fax - 734-996- 8136 Matt.morelli@ fourpointsannarbor.com Grounds Crew Domino's Farms Corporation is looking to fill two Grounds Crew Member positions, one as a full time regular and one as a part time temporary. Duties include landscaping, grounds maintenance, farming, and other miscellaneous responsibilities. High School Diploma required. Other requirements: Withstand extreme weather conditions, operate both light and heavy equipment and be comfortable around animals. Submit your resume to; Domino's Farms Corporation, HR Department 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive P.O. Box 445 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 or fax to 734-827-6617 If you wish to apply in person, call 734-747-8075. GROUNDSKEEPER P/T or m. Experience desired but not necessary. 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Arhaus Furniture offers a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please Email your resume to jgreaser@arhaus.com, fax to 440.439.7075 Attn: Jim Greaser, or apply online at www.arhaus.com ARHAUS FURNITURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_____ c2190673 HAIR STYLIST - Licensed in roller set/blow dry. Experienced. 1 or 2 days per week. Brighton Area Assistant Center. (800) 762-7391 HAIR STYLIST Experienced & Clientele. Saline. 734-429-7800 Hairstylist Need a change? Join our staff! We are seeking a Stylist w/ clientele for a F/T position. Encore Studio, Kerrytown, 734-663-9344. HAIR STYLIST WANTED Fantastic Sam's - Saline Apply within (734) 429-1114 HOUSECLEANERS Up to $10.50/hr. No nights/ weekends/weekly pay, benefits/ car required, 4902 Dewitt #101 Canton. 734-394-1771 HOUSEKEEPER P/T, for elderly in Ann Arbor area. 800-968-8195 Housekeepers Midnight Shift, 30-hrs, $8/hr, benefits, call Scott, 734-761-4440. Independent Contractor Newspaper delivery to stores & vending machines. 2 routes avail. 1) Sat/Sun Start time 3am, approx. 3 hrs/day $61 -f-gas/weekend, van/pickup required. 2) Mon-Fri: Start time 10:30am, approx. 3 hrs/day $145-i-ga^wk, car or truck required. Apply in person with valid drivers license 8 vehicle insurance at 1935 S. Industrial, Ann Arbor 8am- 2:30pm Mon-Fri or call 668- 8700 for more info. INSTALLER needed for Brighton flooring store. Fax price sheet 8 resume to (810) 225-9759 or call (810)225-9639 INSTALLERS Immediate openings. Earn up to $2000/wk. Sub-installers, replacement furnace 8 AC. 734-673-4333 INTERVIEWERS, PART-TIME Starting pay $7-8/hr. No experience necessary. Paid training provided. 10-35 hrs/ wk. No dress code. No sales. Excellent attendance required. DataStat offers challenging work in a relaxed atmosphere. Questions: call 994-0540x100. Apply in person at 3975 Research Park Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 EOE JANITORIAL General cleaners needed In downtown Ann Arbor. Evening positions starting after 5pm. Work up to 8 hours. $8/hr. Call: 1-800-329-9263. EOE, M/F/V/D LABORATORY SPECIALIST - Davco, the leader in diesel engine component industry, seeks Laboratory Specialist, with Associate degrne i equivalent experience. Knowledge of MS Office/hydraullc, electric and measurement systems/use of hand tools/good math and oral communication skills/ self motivated. Duties include but not limited to: setting up test hardware/conducting tests/writing test reports. Full Time Contract Position. Apply in person between 7:30-4:30, or mail resume to: Davco Technology LLC, Attn; HR, 1600 Woodland Drive, Saline, Ml 48176. LIBRARY, PUBLIC 2 OPENINGS Library Branch, Evening Supervisor 20 hrs/wk. Some weekends. 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Application Required: Ann Arbor District Library 343 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 orwww.aadl.org Deadline January 19. Maintenance Master Mechanic Sheridan Books Inc., an award winning book manufacturer, has an opening for a Master Mechanic/Electrician on 1st shift. Responsibilities include making repairs to equipment 8 matntaining them as well as the facilities. The candidate should have some experience running ail of the company's machine toots (metal lathes, Bridgeport mills, band saw, drill press, hydraulic press, Mig, Tig, Arc and gas welding and power tools). Experience repairing industrial machinery, fabricating and/or repairing parts 8 electrical troubleshooting skills required. Qualified candidates may mail/fax/email a resume or apply in person to; Sheridan Books, Attn: HR 613 E. Industrial, Chelsea, Ml 48118; Fax: (734) 475-6995 jobs@sheridanbooks.com (Please put Mechanic in subject line). EOE C N J Maintenance Person F/T for Ann Arbor Apts. Full Benefits Included. Must have own tools. 734-973-0640 Maintenance Person Needed to work full-time for an apartment complex. Must have experience in apt. maintenance, be able to write legibly and perform various tasks daily. Must be dependable and hard working with a good driving record. We offer benefits and 401K. Drug screening and criminal history required. Please fax your resume to: (734)483-7509 Sycamore Meadows Apts Attn: Human Resources MANAGER - BRIGHTON Image Sun Tanning Center Are you ambitious, hard working, dedicated, energetic 8 a person with excellent people skill? If so and you are interested in working in a fun 8 relaxed environment contact us at (248) 739-0751 or go on-line to: www.imagesuntanning.com/ employment.shtml to apply, if applying on-line please remember to choose Brighton as your desired location. yyyYYY Manufacturing Cyitec is a tier-one supplier, utilizing advanced manufacturing, that machines and assembles cylinder heads for the automotive industry. SETUP TECHNICIAN #5D Responsible for the setup and maintenance of CNC equipment. Must provide training to operators on the machines; change and repair fixtures; read 8 interpret CMN reports and make adjustments as required; and perform tool setup. High school dipioma/GED required. Must be proficient in blueprint reading and possess strong math skills. CONTROLS ENGINEER #6C Responsible for the development, improvement, and support of PCPLC-based manufacturing control systems, equipment, 8 machinery. Responsibilities include supporting maintenance 8 engineering personnel in the installation and ongoing troubleshooting of equipment; maintaining 8 updating controls documentation 8 software; and identifying 8 implementing improvements for quality, uptime, and throughput. Please apply by using the reference#. Apply by e-mail hrjobs@cyltec.com by fax 517-424-5452 or mail: Cyitec L.L.C. Attn: HR 5550 Occidental Highway Tecumseh, Ml 49286 EOE. AAAAM SELLITHERE! 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PEST CONTROL SERVICE TECHNICIAN Griffin Industries has an Immediate opening for a pest control technician in the West Ann Arbor region. Are you interested in: ★ Stable employment ★ Established customer base if Limited supervision ★ One-on-one customer interaction? You may be the ideal candidate. We offer an excellent benefit package, paid training, and competitive earnings with bonus potential, along with a friendly work environment. A Bachelors degree in Natural Science or related field is helpful, but not required. Please send resume and salary requirements to Griffin Industries, 3001 E. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, Ml 49001, Attn: HR172, or fax to 269-964-0018. EOE. Griffin Industries is a drug and smoke-free working environment. Printing Personnel Needed. W ^ Press Person. Electro-mechanic. Plant in Naples, Florida. Relocation allowance. Cali Gus at 239-643-6464 or fax: 239-643-7883 or egh@whithallprinting.com ROUGH FRAMER 517-206-5861 RV SALES PERSON Can earn $100kor more+ benefit package. Must be a strong closer. Previous appliance or car sales experience accetable. For details ask for Mr. Nelson at 800-475-1347. Screen Printing Position avail, experienced only. ® 734-665-2692 ext. 17 Snow Removal Service Dependable, fit individual for snow removal 8 salting. Excellent driving record a must. Call Green-Vision Outdoor Services. (734)997-7244 STOCKROOM ASST./CEO Opportunity to learn the operations of a business from the ground up, leading to...? Entry level warehouse position handling some of the coolest science educational products you'll ever see. Visit http://www.arbor sci.com/Jobs.htm for details; email resume to amy@arborsci.com. PLANNER (BOOK PLANNER) Sheridan Books, Inc., a growing and successful Chelsea and Ann Arbor based book manufacturer, currently has an opening in our Planning Department in Ann Arbor. Planners produce job ticket specifications by accurately translating customer specifications into clear, precise, efficient instructions for manufacturing, with minimal supervision. Requires problem solving skills and the ability to do basic math calculations using a ruler and working with decimals and fractions. Qualified applicants must be organized and detail oriented ability to work in a team format and able to work well in a fast paced environment. Position requires two years minimum book planning and/or prepress experience. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including; health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 (k), vacation and holiday pay. Sheridan Books, Inc. is a drug free workplace, EOE. Qualified applicants may emaii/fax a resume with cover letter to: Sheridan Books, Inc. jobs@sheridanbooks.com (Please put Planner in subject line). Fax : (734) 475-6995 SECURITY POSITIONS The Nation's 3rd largest U.S. based security company is currently hiring security officers for Full 8 Part time positions in Ann Arbor All shifts available. Military experience a plus Benefits Include: ♦ Great Starting Wage ^ Fee Individual Medical Insurance ♦ Free Uniforms ♦ Free Life Insurance ♦ Matching 401 (k) Plan ♦ Tuition Assistance Requirements: ♦ High School Diploma/GED ♦ Drug Free ♦ NO Criminal History Call 1-800-783-6790 to schedule an interview. Guardsmark is the largest employer of former FBI agents in the world. STYLIST Experienced F/T Stylist w/ clientele needed. High commission plus incentives/bonuses 8 paid vacation. If interested call 734-572-2588 SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME Place/supervise international high school students in your community! Training, compensation and international travel incentives! Call Gina, 1-888-238-8721 (toll-free). TEST SCORERS Bachelors degree in any field required. Retirees are welcome. Scorers are hired per project. Paid training! Hiring for two projects at this time, first is days only, late February start, second is both days and evenings, late March start. Mondipy through Friday work until pfoject ends. $10.10 per hour. Call (734) 544-7686 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for more information. Measurement Incorporated, Ypsilanti. TRUCK MECHANIC For new fast growing dealership. 1-94 8 Rawsonville Rd. Excellent pay 8 benefits, 401K, medical insurance. Up to $27/hr. Must apply in person, 3000 William Ave., Ypsilanti, 48198, 734-879-2500 or fax resume to: 734-879-2516. VET ASSISTANT Responsiblities: assist doctors, restrain animals, etc. Position requires compassionate 8 nurturing person. 20-30 hrs. 734-428-7100 between 9am-4pm, Mon-Thurs. RARE OPENINGS/06' $400 Week-Due to New Year Expansion large firm will fill 15 openings this week. Specialized training in mgmnt/marketing/ customer service. nextphaseproOl @ sbcglobal.net Business and Franchise O p p o rtu n itie s Positions in this classification (5520, Business and Franchise Opportunities) are considered of a homebased, self-employed or entrepreneurial nature. Business opportunities that require an investment of more than $500 are required to be registered with the State of Michigan, Attorney General's Office per Michigan House Bill 5118, Sec 3B(1). BILL GATES LOVES IT! Big $$ Maker Since ATM's S20K Min. 800-257-6989. ABSOLUTE GOLDMINE!! 60 Vending machines, excellent locations, all for $10,995. 800-234-6982. ALL CASH BUSINESS Local candy vending route. $50K/yr. potential. 30 Machines + candy. $9,985. Call Now! 800-704-5414. All Cash Candy Route Do you earn $800 in a day? 30 Machines and Candy All for $9995. 1-800-892-1970 BAR - Jackson, high traffic, low crime area. Good gross. PARTY STORE/SANDWICH OPERATION - Michigan Center, $129K includes SDM Golden Opportunity. Call 517-764-4286 DIRECT SALES - Executive level income. Continuing Education products. Free information. Call 800-258-8048. MONTHLY SENIOR MAGAZINE In publication for the past 15 years in Washtenaw County. Regular profit each year. Includes updated mailing list of Washtenaw County seniors. 3,000 paid subscribers. Regular advertisers. $125,000. Potential financing available. Reply to: Box M132, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147. Must Sell for Personal Reasons. Established Printing Franchise. No experience necessary. Fuli training provided. Local back-up support. Low initial Investment 800-645-3006 Nation's #1 business. Highest profit margin. Earn $100K/yearly. Min. investment $9K Gourmet Coffee Business 1-800-642-4916. PIZZA Franchise for sale, Adrian, Ml. Reasonable price. Land contract avail. Call 313-291-2976. Taste of Home Magazine Is launching a new party plan company in Spring 2006. Enrollment is limited to 3,000 founding consultants nationally. Get in at the top as a charter consultant before national open enrollment begins at the end of January. Call 866-686-4753 or staceybodner@mac.com. Want a stress-free tax season? Sell your accounting/ tax practice to growir^ west Ann Arbor CPA firm. Terms negotiable. Send proposals to PO Box 1331, Ann Arbor Ml 48106. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! 7010-7490 '-----------____________ I 7 0 1 0 A u c t io n s and A u c t io n eers Real Estate Auction Jan. 28th, 2006 Location 1955 Maxfield Lk Rd Hartland, Mich. 1 ’A mi. E. US-23, off M-59 Waterfront all sports lake. 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba. 1152 sq. ft., large lot, 1.5 detached garage w/work shop. Open House Jan. 22, 2-4pm Arrow Auction Service (810) 227-6000 or, Kathy Ulman (517) 712-7349 (A n t iq u e s , A r t a n d C ollec tibles ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ANTIQUE HOOSIER Oak wood, white counter. $800. 734-323-9423 BLUE'S BROTHERS, Life size, from House of Blues, Orlando. Must see...great for Rec Room. $1350. 734-276-05821 SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET Ohio Expo Center-Columbus January 21 8 22 1-71, Exit 111 (17th Ave.) 740-569-4112 I H o u seh o ld Items ANN ARBOR Moving Sale! Antique TV cabinet, hammock, small computer stand, & other misc. 734-741-4271. Bed, full size MATTRESS SET, like new, still wrapped, w/warranty. Sacrifice. $135. 734-891-8481 Bed, queen pillow top MATTRESS SET, like new, in plastic. Sell $150. Can deliver. 734-891-8481 BUILDER'S MODEL HOME FURNITURE Everything must go! 734-623-9438 ext. 102. Cherry Wall Unit, 5 piece with glass shelving. Like new, Pennsylvania House, $2700 ® 734-276-0582 DINING TABLE SET - Drexel. Polished wood. 6 chairs, 62 in. x 42. In. $550/best. ® 734-975-2440. Fridge: Samsung Stainless RS2556SH, 25.2 Cu.Ft. Side by Side, ice, Water, Digital Temp control & more. Excellent condition. Only 6 months use. $800/best (734)330-5695 Furniture, quality bdrm, living room, dining room & office furniture for sale due to moving. 734-426-6019 King pillow top MATTRESS SET. like new, in bag. Only $250. Deliverable. 734-891-8481 LEAVING STATE. Must sell house full of beautiful, traditional furniture. Items include: gorgeous 10-piece formal dining room suite, cost over $5600, will sell for $2850; king-size bdrm suite; cherry kitchen set; coffee table set; lighted curio; desk; pictures; lamps; '95 Mercedes; Bombay chest & mirror; leather sofa 8 loveseat; plus much more. All in excellent condition. MUST BE SOLD ASAP. Call 248-853- 8499 private party. Morigeau Lepine Nursery Suite (Cognac finish). 2 piece armoire, $500. 3 drawer dresser w/changing table attachment, $300. Crib w/mattress, $400. Glider w/ottoman 8 bookshelf also available. 734-222-0961 Moving Sale! Leather sectional, wood 8 glass dining room sets, mattress 8 box springs, kid's lofted bed set w/desk, entertainment center, stereo, TV. 734-717-3908 MOVING SALE - 26ft. side/ side, in-door ice, Frigidaire $525; Sony 36" Trinitron flat screen $525; Sony stand $75; Whirlpool wash/dry $150; Dewalt 12" slide mitre saw $375. Items like new, ect. ©734-417-2341 ★ ★ MOVING SALE ★ ★ Roll top desks, small oak $200, large cherry Ethan Allan $350; 10 piece dining room set, 3 leaves/pads $2700; large entertainment center $50; 2 dark 72" bookcases $100/each; set Great Books of Western World w/ bookcase $400; VHS tapes $1/each; more. Call 734-485- 5324 8 AM - 8 PM OakTV/audio cabinet. Solid wood. Like new. $900. 734-429-6991 A CHEAP SLEEP! 9 mattress styles; firm, plush, pillowtop, memory foam, $159 to $999 vanwinklemattress.com (734) 678-5289 or (810) 220-2929 Sofa Sectional - Henredon, down cushions, neutral color. Excellent condition. $5,300 new, asking $2,700. 734-276-0582 TABLE - Solid Marble With 4 Leather Chairs. Excellent condition. $900. 734-516-7784 Thomasville Martinique Entertainment Center - Heavy wood. Cherry Finish. $800. 734-222-0961 BUYING arcade games, pinball machines, juke boxes 8 pool tables. Need network. Call 517-628-2501 I D a ily Bargains Appliances: Amana fridge w/ icemaker, $50. Maytag washer 8 electric dryer, excellent. $375 or offer. 944-1288 BABY CRIB - Maple, mattress, bumper pad included. $80. 734-426-2028 Bedroom Suite - 5 Pc. Cherry NEW in original boxes. Can Deliver. ONLY $495 ®(734) 637-2012 Car, Sable '93. Wrecked, like new 3.8 motor 8 trans. ^25. 734-449-0527/320-0462 TRAMPOLINE - Childrens 15ft Jump King 8 enclosure. Great Shape only 2 ys old! I Buyer haul 8 take away...only $200. 734-769-5621 Computer AMDK7 P3 1.8 ghz 40 gig hd, cd writer $215. Window XP 975-9042 Computer P4 1.8ghz 80glg hd 256ram cd writer Windows XP $325. 975-9042 Dinette Set (dark pine) w/ matching corner china cabinet. $499. 734-971-1224. Dog Cage, custom for Ford Escape. $300. 734-434-8365 DOORS (2) - French, 61"x80V2", stained wood. $199. 734-426-2028 ENGINE - Chevy 350 C.I.D., 4 bolt main, 64k mi. Complete all accessories. Ready to install. $450. 734-368-6541. Entertainment Center Hutch, cherry, 79x39, Broyhill, excellent condition. $299/or best offer. ® 734-769-2060 Food Processor, Cuisinart. 20 cup, DCLX + all attachments. $350, 734-395-0722 John Deere Snowblower attachment for GT235 includes weights/chains. Costs $1650 new. Make offer 944-1288. Mattress Set - Queen Pillow Top In plastic w/full manufacture warranty. Can Deliver. $195. 734-721-3799 Mini Bike - Lil-Indian, 5 HP, runs 8 looks good. $250/ best. 734-516-4788. Range - Frigidaire Gallery Professional gas/propane. Stainless Steel, 5 yrs old. $275. 426-8496 after 4:00pm Want to get the attentionofour editorial readers with your classified ad... Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral Ad. 734-994-6711 Refrigerator, Never used. 14.8 cu.ft. White. $300. 734-434-8365 SNOWMOBILE - '78 John Deere Trailfire 440 cc, runs great. $499. 734-368-1771. Table 8 4 chairs. Solid oak, pedestal, 42x60" oval. $450/best. 734 426-8262 Beautiful 1927 Steinway baby grand piano. Original ivory keys. In tune, sounds great! $12,000. 734-913-1080 Cello - hand made Polish Shop Cello, Carbon fiber end pin, matching rosewood pegs and tail piece. Set up by Master Luthier, Tim Jansma. BAM NewTech case included. Professional level instrument, $14K. 231-946- 9382 or 231-392-2720. Complete professional Kareoke equipment. Owner retiring. 734-260-9146 Complete professional Kareoke equipment. Owner retiring. 734-260-9146 Guitar, 2 Violins, Guild, D-40, 1975, excellent, $850. Samuel Shen, full size, $600, Beginners full size violin, case 8 bow, $350. 734-677-4249. Piano, Yamaha Console '01 Model M450TAO. $2,000. Pinckney Area © 1-810-923-8590® Piano-Everette console Good condition, $800. 734-663-8927. PIANO STORE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS!"Over 100 pianos, organs, 8 digitals will be sold by bid in Ann Arbor for one day only. Cali for details: 1-866-651-4770. Steinway piano, walnut upright, original owner, very good condition. Best offer. ©734-449-8885 www.niceusedpianos.com Yamaha Grand PIANO, C3, ebony, excellent condition. Asking $13K. Call for Details at 734-973-9727. Lawn,Garden a n d Snow Equ ipmen t BRILLION SEEDER 6 foot, good shape. $750. 734-323-8189 1520 New Holland diesel, 4x4, hydrostat, 447 hrs. Many extras, excellent shape. 734-529-5871. i Firewood and W o o d Stoves AARONS HARDWOODS 4X8X16, Free Delivery, Free Stacking. $80. 734-730-1146 Aaron's Lawncare firewood, $90/face cord. $10/per cord to stack. 4'x8'xl6" Call 734- 429-5534, 734-528-1516. ☆ Absolute Best Firewood* Seasoned 8 split, hardwood Professional, fast delivery $55/face-cord 734-368-5055 Applewood, Seasoned Split, delivered. $100/face cord. 734-323-9508. Kiln Dried Firewood $99.95 for 4x8. Air Dried $80. 517-629-9218/231-206-4381. Seasoned Firewood - Tree removal. Pick up or delivery. 482-5294, 657-6829 Have something to sell for under $69? E-maii your ad to freebies @annarbornews.com We'll run it for free! See Saturday's Classifieds For details Seasoned Mixed Hardwood. 4x8, $70. Free Delivery 8 Stacking. Student saving for college. Call 734-368-1346. Building, He ating and C o o lin g Items NATURAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Beautiful prefabricated Natural Granite 25Va" X 84" w/1 Vz" bullnose edges $410 each. Island tops. 36" X 74", $510. Many colors. Call 248-486-5444. Business, Office a n d Restaurant Equ ipmen t Business Moving Sale Everything must go. Water heaters, bathroom sinks, shampQo bowls, hair dryers. Call 734-883-5560 for details. SALON RELOCATING! Beautiful 8 chair salon selling everything. Stunning black marble stations, retail cabinets with mirrors, octagon front desk. Everything must go! Best offers on everything. 734-475-7006. Store Closing -17 showcases, 5 wall cases, jewelry display necks 8 trays. Bush Jewelers: 734-455-3030. Machine, T o o l a n d Heavy Equ ipmen t John Deere Skid Steer, JD 24, gas, runs, works, looks good - $4200. 10 ton tri-axle trailer, new rubber, new paint - $3500. 734-368-6541 (cell) or 734-449-0521 Pets, Su pplies, G ro om in g a n d T rain in g WARNING: ADS FOR FREE PETS A beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who wish to sell your animal for the purpose of research or breeding. 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SEWING MACHINE - Electric. $69,810-225-4430 TABLE SET, KITCHEN-4 chairs. $35,810-225-4430 TIRE RIMS-Rear drive 14" as new. 4/$20. 810-227-6515 L o o k w h a t I fo u n d in th e C la s s ifie d s ! C a li (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 -2 0 2 0 = T H E L IV IN G S T O N = C O M M U N IT Y N E W S CIO THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2006 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables Boarding, instruction, training at quiet, private dressage barn near UM/EMU 572-9806 Close Contact Dressage Saddles n.B^StubbenTristans, Brown,Medium,Great shape $650,$900/best 734-649-9653 Farm Supplies and Equipment Close Contact Dressage Saddles: Stubben Tristans 17.5", brown, medium, great shape $650, $900/best 734-6499653 CANT DECIDE WHAT SECTION YOUR AD SHOULD BE IN? Put your ad under two different classes for a GREAT discount... Try a REFERRAL AD Call 734-994-6711 for details (Livestock, Feed and Seed HAY BALES Net wrapped, round bales of hay for sale. U-pick. $25. (734) 878-1317. Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Browning 525 sporting NIB 30" Ported w/tubes. Never to range. Paid $2600 Sell $2100 517 456-4386; 517 902-8266 Commercial gym closing, Precor treadmills, bikes, steppers, plus paramount stations. All like new. Everything must go this weekendl Best offer on everything. 734-475-7006. SCHWINN AIRDYNE Commercially rated rowing machine excellent condition. $450. 734-481-9000 Tanning Bed, SunQuest Wolff Pro 16SE. Home tanning bed that's barely used. $1,000/best. 734-480-1222 I Bicycles, Repairs and Service Recumbent Tour Easy Racer with gold rush components. Kinetic indoor trainer stand. $1450/both. 313-701-4528 Schwinn 230i Digital Exercise Bike. Operates like newl Paid $1,250 Selling at $500 (734)971-3842 Free delivery. Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider '05 - All the bells 8 whistles, saddlebags, etc. 2500 mi, showroom condition. $15,500. 517-547-6241. Want to get the attentionofour editorial readers with your classified ad,.. Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral Ad. 734-994-6711 HARLEY HERITAGE '03 Softail Classic w/extras. 744 miles. Silver/Black $18,500. ©517-294-1514 Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service A1 service 8 huge selection makes Hansen's a place to deal on a new Ski-Doo or Bombardier ATV. Mon-Fri, 9- 6. Sat, 9-2. 800-381-2531. Artie Cat 77 Eltigre, $650,517-673-5253. SNOWMOBILE TRAILER Triton, aluminum, '93, 8'X10', 2 place w/ cover. $850. ©734-433-5402. ASTRO CAP Model 1800 Black, fits F250. New rear door/roof racks. $700. 734-323-8189 Truck for Parts, '93 Chevy Silverado, 5.7 liter motor, 350 cu. in., runs great, trans works great, rear end great, other misc. truck parts. $1000 for truck/best, will separate. 734-433-9788 (Antique and Classic Vehicles 1965 FORD F-100 289 3-speed Good condition $2800/best © 734-426-2108 I Sport Cars .SAAB 9-3 Convertible '99 - Turbo, great condition 8 ONLY 46k mil Beautiful apple red w/ black soft top. 5- speed manual, FWD, front 8 side air bags, heated seats, 6-CD. $11,500. 734-717-2136. Budget Wheels Under $3,000 BUICK LeSabre '90- 138K,all power, 2nd owner, V6, runs great. Maintenance records. $750 firm. 734-668-8312 CHEVY CAVALIER'99 Auto, $2800. 734-663-4396 CHEVY LUMINA'95 Great transportation, $1250. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD on-line, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads/ or email us: newads@ annarbornews.com CHEVY PICKUP '92 Runs great $850/best 734-449-5550 Dodge Caravan '96 - V6, A/C, very dean, excellent condition. Lots new. Must Sell I $2,900/best. 734-323-4925. DODGE INTREPID'93 FULLY LOADED, CLEAN, 96KMI..$1500/BEST. 734-439-3665. Dodge Intrepid ES '94. 3.3L, runs/drives good, 4 door, loaded, 85k, good MPG. $2300. 734-276-5499 FORD 350 '96. 197k mi., white, new tires, rebuit transmission, cargo van. $3000. 734-678-1090 FORD AEROSTAR '93 - 7 pass, 82k mi, power windows 8 locks, clean. $1700/ best. 734-665-2009. FORD CONTOUR'95 -V6, NICE CAR, RUNS GREAT, NEEDS TRANS. $500/BEST. 734-355-7927. FORD ESCORT LX '99 4-door, auto, $2900. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Ford ESCORT ZX2 Sport '98. CD, auto $2875/best. FORD EXPLORER XLT '94. CD, 4x4 $2450/best. 734-664-5970 FORD TAURUS'98 $3K. Golfside 734-663-4396 NO CREDIT DENIED • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • BRUISED CREDIT • S T R U G G L IN G T O M A K E E N D S M E E T > f l £ X l J T I 3 L o ca ted at S S S m m m m . BRIGHTON J M \ I V I E R I C A Chrysjer-Dodge ^ F I N A N C E C E N T E R S Call Chuck Stoddard 810-229-4100 ext. 3026 9827 E. Grand River c2189353 GMC Safari 97 - New tires. Runs great! No rust. Great work/family van. High x-way mi. $2500. 734-424-0813 GMC Safari Extended Van '94 - V6 auto, 70 k mi, loaded, non-smoker, runs great. $2750. 734-449-8495. LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '96 Sharp. $3000. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Lincoln Town Car '89 - 0 rust! Remote start, keyless, 100K. Runs 8 looks good. $1,700/best 734-845-1107 Mercedes 420SEL'87 125K, good condition, very clean. $2495. 734-429-1403. PLYMOUTH Voyager '91- 149,750 mi., silver, brand new tires, complete history. Runs perfect, must see. $599/firm. 734-995-8994. Pontiac Grand AM '95. Clean body, new front tires/brakes, 160K mi., well maintained. $1800/best. 734-461-9858 Saab 900'91 Manual, body in good shape. $1,000 734-424-4791 HONDA CIVIC '95 - 5 speed, 2 door, 86K. HONDA ACCORD EX '95 - Sunroof, CD. $3950. 734-664-4803 Please be advised that advertisers in our auto section may be licensed auto dealers. BUICK REATTA '88 - Must seel $4000. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. CADILLAC Sedan DeViile '96 Sharp, as low as $500 down. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. CHEVY AVEO '06 - Brand new, 100 miles, beautiful 8 loaded: 6 speaker stereo w/ CD, keyless entry 8 cruise. Save $3,000 off MSRP. $10,995. 734-604-1555. CHEVY MALIBU LS '05 - V6, auto, A/C, power, 34K. $9300. ©734-320-2514. CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS Coupe, '04, leather, moon roof, low miles. $16,995 Krug Used Cars. (5171546-2250 Chrysler Eagle Vision TSI '95. 66K mi., original owner, maroon- grey leather. $4,000 ©734-761-2118 CHRYSLER LHS '99 Tan/taupe, chrome wheels, heated seats, $4800/best. Call 734-475-4378. DODGE NEON '03 Auto, A/C, CD, 40K, 1 owner, $6400. Call 734-320-2514. DODGE STRATUS '00 - SE, great condition, 102K. $3500/best. 734-649-8580. Ford Escort ZX2 '02 - Coupe, 2 door, 46K mi., full automatic, sunroof, auto, A/C, $4700. 248-890-0349 FORD FOCUS SE '00 28K, 4-door, auto, air, $5600. Call 734-528-2890. FORD FOCUS WAGON '03 - 40K, auto, air, power, $7500. Call 734-528-2899. FORD TAURUS '01-Auto, A/C, CD, ABS, power, excellent. $4950. 734-476-1476 FORD Crown Victoria '03 Dark green, auto, air, CD, power, 32K, excellent condition. $9,400. 734-276-1942. Lincoln LS '02. Loaded, leather 8 heated seats, sunroof, traction control, 50K mi, CD. $16000 S 517-404-8801 LINCOLN MARK VIII '93 Loaded, X-Tra clean. Call Krug Used Cars. (5171546-2250 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 2000, full power, get ready for spring. $9,495. Krug Used Cars (5171546-2250 Olds Cutlass Supreme '93 Convertib!e-96K, red w/black leather seats, runs great! $2,500/best. 734-913-0964 PONTIAC GRAND AM '99 - Sedan, auto, A/C, CD, power, 59K. $5900. 734-320-2514 PONTIAC VIBE '04 11K, auto, air, power, CD, $9900. Call 734-528-2899. Saturn SL2 '97,4 door, 99K miles w/newer rebuilt engine, great sound system. $2,750. Call 734-657-8625 Import Automobiles BMW'01 325i IM P O R T S G A L O R E BMW/Mini '01 3251 5spd-red! '05 Cooper S - loaded '04 3251 auto - sharp! Honda/Acura '04 Accord EX V6 '03 Civic EX 4d auto '95 Odyssey LX 7-pass '95 Integra GS-R '02 Civic EX Coupe '02 Odyssey EX-L '03 TL Type-S auto '95 Civic EX Coupe Mazda '93 Miata-Ltd Ed Hardtop '02 Protege 5 - 2 to choose '05 3s 5-door - like new! Subaru '04 Legacy Wgn Anniv Ed '99 Forester S '04 WRX-back in blacki '97 Outback Wgn $99951 MA(\IY M O R E T O C H O O S E Toyota Over 40 Toyotas to choose starting at $5,995! VW '01 Cabrio GLX - think sun! '03 GTI Anniv Ed - 6 spd Volvo '05 S80 R AWD 6spd '03 V70 Wgn - low ml! S E L E C T IO N S E L E C T IO N S E L E C T IO N D U N N IN G T O Y O T A dunnlngtoyota.com 734-997-7600 ACURA TL '0 0 -WHITE. EXCELLENT CONDITION. LOADED, $12,750. CALL 248-342-1008. ACURA INTEGRA '96 - 147K mites, 5 speed, sunroof, CD, excellent maintenance. $3,700 ©734-741-0761 HONDA ACCORD EX '04 - Like new, lyr old. Leather, 10k, loaded, warranty, moon, rims. $18,490. 734-417-7693 HONDA ACCORD EX '94 4-door, auto, leather, $4550. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396 HONDA ACCORD EX '00. V6 4 Door leather CD custom wheels 8 tires Honda alloys w/ Blizzak snow tires immaculate all maintenance current $12,000 734-475-2278 days ANATOMY of a Classified Ad 1 Classification Heading The key to the classifieds - It must be noticeable and appropriate. 2 Keyword Possibly the most important word in the ad; it tells the reader immediately what the ad is about. Body Copy The heart of a ciassiried ad; this is where the reader finds the information he or she wants. Incomplete copy decreases the response. It should oe bold enough to be seen immediately. Phone Number Or at the very least, a way that the reader can reach the advertiser. These 5 parts SPELL SUCCESS! To place your call today: ANN ARBOR NEWS Committed • Connected " complete 734-994-6711 HONDA ACCORD LX '02 - 38K, 4-door, auto, air, $9900. Call 734-528-2895. HONDA ACCORD LX '99 72K, auto, 4 door, very clean, dealer maintained. $7,900. 730-1381 or 975-9011. SELL IT HERE! CLASSIFIEDS 734-994-6711 or place on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads/ Honda Accord '97 - Auto, 1 owner, 69K, MP3 CD, well cared for, no rust. $5,800. 734-996-2002, leave mes. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ HONDA ACCORD SE '9 7 -4 door, auto, excellent condition. $5250. 734-678-2304. Honda Accord Wagon '94 grey in good running condition 121K. $3000. 734 646 7900 after 7pm weekdays. HONDA CRV '97 - Loaded, 5 door, 6 CD, keyless entry, mint, 95K, AWD, blue. $7,250. 734-417-4965. Hyundai Sonata LXC '03 - 30K, great shape. Power everything, power sunroof, CD. $12,500/ best. Jeff: 734-475-6312. KIA RIO '02 Like new. 68K, auto, A/C. 40 mpg. $3800. 734-449-8121 KIA SPECTRA GS '01 -4 door, auto, air, CD, new tires;/ battery, 55K mi., $4800/ best. 734-485-1308. MAZDA3'05-12K mi. Silver, loaded, leather, S2.3, 6CD, heated seats, sunroof, perfect condition. $17,500. Call © 734-730-4557 MERCEDES E320 '05- CDI Diesel, leather, GPS, loaded. Excellent condition. 27,000 miles. Black/grey. Brighton. 517-304-8714. MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE '99 1 adult owner, leather, CD, sunroof, 66K, 5-speed. $6,800. 734-323-0546. SAAB 9-5 ARC '02 - Sedan, 49K, leather, loaded, garaged, excellent condition. $15,900,810-229-2532 Subaru Legacy L Wagon '96, AWD, automatic,90K miles, $4700; more details on cars.com. (248)813-1067 Chevy Tahoe '97 - 4x4 4 door Bucket Seats Cargo Cover ABS Must Sell photo avail by email $5,900. 734-395-5425 MERCEDES ML320 '99, Silver, loaded, excellent condition, 41K mi., great 4WD. $16,900/best. 734-604-1268 FORD EXPLORER '01 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, cruise, 56K, 1 owner $6900 734-320-2514 Pontiac Montana Extended • '00 - Power door, CD, temp/ compass, captain's chairs, more. Very clean. 75K JEEP CHEROKEE '93-110K $6,495. 734-944-5532 miles, dark green, 4 door, 4.0L HO, 4WD, auto, 2nd owner. $2,400. 734-994-5187 JEEP WRANGLER UTILITY X 2003, Auto, A/C, X-Tra clean, $13,995 Krug Used Cars. (5171546-2250 9 8 4 0 ^ ^ 1 Chrysler Town & Country '01 41K mi, $9,500/or best ©734-971-0764® Jeep Wrangler '93 w/hardtop 5" lift, brand new 33" BFG AT, New engine '04, body rust. $3200/best. 341-5753 Land Rover FreelSnder HSE '02, excellent condition. Black w/tan leather interior. 49,000 mi. 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S7 Y o u n g e d g e Automakers court Generation Y with fresh vehicles. S8 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS • FRIDAY, JA N U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 0 6 S2 I A U T O S H O W T H E A N N A R B O R N E W S T H U R S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 0 6 T w o a u t o s h o w s u n d e r 1 r o o f One stresses fuel efficiency; the other has a let-'er-rip attitude about size,fuel BY MICHELLE KREBS The N e w York Times D E T R O IT - If you can’t resist a two-for-one deal, you may want to visit the 2006 North American International Auto Show. But which show? One features small cars and efficient car-based wagons. It suggests that wanton consumption of fossil fuels is out of fashion. The other, taking place simultaneously under the same blocks-long Cobo Center roof, offers proof that old habits die hard, that thirsty big trucks and powerful cars are not yet historical relics. The show opens to the public Saturday and runs through Jan. 22. After a year in which gasoline prices shot up and SUV sales softened, several automakers have turned their spotlights on fuel-efficient small cars, carbased utility wagons and new hybrid powertrains. As in past years, new trucks and SUVs - still among the most profitable products in a troubled industry - will make their debuts but even some of those will be dressed in green, as platforms for alternative fuels and advanced propulsion systems both real and hypothetical. In Detroit, power still plays to a packed house. In a replay of the mid-1960s, Chrysler and General Motors are expected to respond to Ford’s successful Mustang with design studies for their own reborn pony cars. Chrysler will revive a nameplate, Imperial, traditionally reserved for its largest, grandest automobiles. But Honda and Nissan are coming to Detroit with two tiny “B segment” cars, a size common in Japan but virtually unknown in the United States. Honda will soon begin selling the Fit, known in some countries as the Jazz. Smaller and less expensive than the Civic, the Fit will compete against a new Toyota, the Yaris, which will also be on display. Nissan will offer its own B-car, the Versa, which fits beneath the compact Sentra. A redesigned Sentra will be unveiled, giving Nissan two new cars for less than $20,000. The Chrysler Group will show its replacement for the Neon subcompact; the Dodge Caliber comes only as a sporly five-door hatchback. The Caliber also represents the debut of Chrysler’s new global four-cylinder engine, designed to be more fuel-efficient, and will be offered with a fuel-saving continuously variable transmission. Jeep will make a version of the Caliber called the Compass, which will be the division’s first car-based vehicle and the first Jeep not designed for serious off-roading. Consumer demand has been brisk for the car-based utility wagons known as crossovers, and several automakers are responding with new versions of these lighter, more efficient alternatives to SUVs. Among the new crossovers in Detroit are the Acura RDX, Buick Enclave, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX (previously called the Aviator). Hyundai will show the second generation of its Santa Fe crossover, which goes into production this year in Alabama, and the latest design for a sporty coupe, the HCD9 Talus. Hyundai’s Kia subsidiary will show a sporty crossover design study, the Soul. Recognizing that this may not be the best time to roll out fullsize truck-based SUVs, General Motors is putting a green sheen on its redesigned Chevrolet Tahoe by displaying a hybrid version with a powertrain developed in cooperation with DaimlerChrysler and BMW. The hybrid Tahoe goes on sale next year as a 2008 model. Toyota will try to reinforce its image as a hybrid leader when T O Y O T A RIC FRANCIS, AP Toyota's 2007 Yaris-S sedan, which made its worid debut iast week at the Los Angeies Auto Show, wiii be on dispiay at Cobo Center. it introduces its fifth dual-power model (including two from the Lexus division), a version of the next-generation Camry sedan. Lexus will show the fourth generation of its flagship LS sedan. Hybrid hoopla has largely supplanted talk of electric cars, but Mitsubishi will give a glimpse of what it calls the next generation of electric vehicles. Said to be close to production, the Concept-CT MIEV is a sporty design study of a B-segment car that uses Mitsubishi’s in-wheel electric technology; power is delivered by four electric motors, one at each wheel. At Ford, Mark Fields will take a bow as president for the Americas and try to get the struggling company back on track. Ford will show a small, sporty concept car, the Reflex, that has two front seats and a rear area that can fit one adult, two children or an infant car seat. In concept form, the Reflex has a hybrid powertrain that, in theory, can travel up to 65 miles on a gallon of diesel fuel. The Chrysler Division will , show its first true SUV, the Aspen, based on the Dodge Durango. Jeep will unveil an all-new Wrangler, the granddaddy of SUVs. Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new large SUV, the seven-seat GL-Class, to be built at the company’s Alabama plant. Retro, a theme in vogue at many recent Detroit shows, is back again. GM is expected to dust off the Chevrolet Camaro name for a sporty design study. A production version may reach market by 2010. In a similar vein. Dodge will resurrect a name from its past with the Challenger concept car. Based on the Chrysler 300 and equipped with a Hemi engine, the Challenger appears close to production. The 300 sedan also provides a foundation for the Imperial concept car. But while the 300 has overtones of classic Bentleys, If you go Facts about the North American International Auto Show: ■ WHERE: Cobo Center, Detmit. ■ WHAT: More than 700 vehicles will be shown at this year's show, including 36 vehicles that are either worldwide or North American introductions.The show has 700,000 square feet of exhibit space. ■ WHEN:The show is open to the public Jan. 14-22. ■ TIMES: From Jan. 14-21, the show is open from 9 a.m.-IO p.m.; there is no admittance after 9 p.m. On Jan. 22, the show is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; there is no admittance after 6 p.m. ■ COST:Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for children ages 7- 12. Children under 6 may attend free with a parent. Tickets may be purchased at the door or through the auto show Web site. ■ ON THE NET: www.naias.com Source: The Associated Press the Imperial captures the haughty, ostentatious mien of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. For the first time, a Chinese automaker will display cars in Detroit. Geely, a privately held Chinese company, will have an exhibit during the media previews; it plans to sell cars through a Puerto Rico-based distributor by the end of the decade. FABRiaO COSTANTINI.THE NEW YORK TIMES The Ford Reflex, a prototype with a diesel-electric engine and solar panels to power some components, will be unveiled at the 2006 Detroit international Auto Show. It is a hybrid diesei concept that incorporates solar panels that power different components of the car and utilize LED lights. CARLOS OSORIO, AP General Motors vehicles are shown waiting for placement at the North American international Auto Show in Detroit last week.The show will open to the public on Saturday. NEWHOUSE NEWS SERVICE Dodge took an in-your-face attitude when it designed the 2006 Charger SRT8. 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VQ lag e M o to r S a le s 1 1 8 5 M a i n S L C h e l s e a 1 ^ ^ ™ ( 7 3 4 ) 4 7 5 - 8 6 6 1 ^ F I V E S T A R Y O U R S S T A R D E A L E R ! w w w . v i l l a g e m o t o r s a l e s . c o m 03394108 T H E A N N A R B O R N E W S T H U R S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 0 6 A U T O S H O W I S3 General Motors unveiled the Camaro concept vehicle at the Detroit auto show on Monday. The Camaro concept draws inspiration from the early Camaros but is updated with a modern 400-horsepower, V- 8 engine and sleek look that GM hopes will appeal to young drivers and Camaro enthusiasts alike. JOE WIL5SENS, DAIMLERCHRY5LER for the media during the vehicle's world debut at the Detroit auto North America, uses the Mitsubishi In-wheel Electric Vehicle (MIEV) ^he Toyota F3R concept minivan is unveiled at the N o rtrAm e ^ an show. Like the Imperials of Chrysler'* past, the 2006 Imperial hybrid powertrain which employs an electric motor in each of the ,n t „ „ 3tional Auto Show in Detroit. 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Honda Mercury Lincoln Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover Oakiand H a ii entrance Macomb Mali entrance Detroit H a il entrance N> SONIA L.GOTTFRIED.THE ANN ARBOR NEWS Customizers put living rooms on the road Or - as in one vehicle - the backyard BY TIM MOLLOY T h e A s so cia ted Press LOS ANGELES - What do you get when you cross “Pimp My Ride” with “Cribs?” Something hke the wilder offerings maldng the rounds at auto shows these days. Automakers are taking cues from customizers, including those on MTV’s car-makeover and celebrity homes shows, to design rides that feel more like living rooms - or in the case of one customized Chevrolet SSR, like baclgrards. The truck, tricked out by a Southern California company, features a barbecue grill that folds out from the flat bed - along with a refrigerator and 32- inch satellite TV It’s not even the most extreme example of a trend toward cars that feel like second homes. That would be a Nissan concept car called the URGE, which lets drivers park and use the steering wheel and pedals to play video games. It debuts Sunday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. While the more whimsical features - grills and video games - won’t be in showrooms anytime soon, an “explosion of the customization” has led some automakers to offer frills consumers once had to add themselves, said Larry Wii, who monitors emerging technologies for the marketing research and consulting firm J.D. Power and Associates. It wasn’t so long ago that only champagne-popping rappers had TVs and DVD players in the back seat - options that these days are nothing new to bored kids strapped into minivans. More than 50 models now offer back seat entertainment systems, Wu said. Apple Computers, meanwhile, is working with 13 automakers on adaptors to integrate iPods into their vehicles’ sound systems. Cars always could offer a retreat from the outside world, but long commutes are increasing some consumers’ desire for a rolling sanctuary, said Art Spinella, president of the Bandon, Ore.-based automotive firm CNW Marketing Research. That means a growing demand for the built-in comforts of home. Although difficult to quantify, the market for home-style addins including computers and entertainment centers now totals $150 million to $200 million and could easily grow to $750 million within the next six years, Spinella estimated. Over just the past two years, the portion of drivers who want Internet connections in their cars went from 3 percent to 11 percent, according to the compa- RIC FRANCIS. AP A customized Chevy SSR features a barbecue grill built into the cab and equipped with a 32-inch screen and s a te llite TV. Car customizers are taking cues from celebrity homes and car makeover shows to serve up rides that feel more like living rooms, or as in the case of this vehicle, like backyards. 'M o re an d m o re p e o p le are o u tfittin g th e ir cars th e w a y th e y w o u ld a ro om in th e ir h o u s e .lt used to be th a t coffee holders w e re m o re th a n sufficient, b u t n ow th e y w a n t to plug in th e ir coffee and k e ep it hot.' Art Spinella, president of the Bandon, Ore.-based automotive company CNW Marketing Research ny’s surveys, and there was an even bigger jump when it came to MP3 players. “More and more people are outfitting their cars the way they would a room in their house,” Spinella said. “It used to be that coffee holders were more than sufficient, but now they want to plug in their coffee and keep it hot.” The recent rash of customization - and of automakers borrowing customers’ ideas - reflects the influence of Southern California’s hip-hop-infused car culture on the rest of the country “Pimp My Ride,” the MTV reality show hosted by rapper Xzibit, is the gold-and-diamondstudded standard of carmakeover shows. The show features junkers being rebuilt into immaculate show cars with such homey touches as fireplaces and fish tanks. A1 & Ed’s Autosound, a Van Nuys-based chain that built the grill-equipped SSR, started out in 1954 installing radios and speakers. But as factory sound systems improved, the company started outfitting cars with iPods and even the occasional refrigerator. Each month the company also installs six to 12 laptop computers so drivers can look for diAdults can’t read. You can help. To volunteer, please call (734) 879-1320 . Washtenaw Literacy 4 ft Nissan's URGExonceptxar will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The URGE features a high-power, small-displacement engine, 6-speed manual transmission, colorinfused aluminum body panels and a driver-oriented cockpit with an integrated Xbox 360 gaming system. rections or send e-mail. “Well, not while they’re driving,” adds John Haynes, A1 & Ed’s product manager. Nissan is trying to grab the attention of younger drivers with the URGE. The XBox is one of many lures for the sporty coupe, which also has an MP3 player and system that projects caller ID from a cell phone onto the dashboard. The company may eventually mass-market the URGE with a sticker price of less than $20,000, said Nissan North America spokesman Tim Gallagher. Not all accessories are about flash. An advertisement for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat suggests one use for its air-conditioned glove compartment, which comes standard. The ad shows two guys buying sushi in the desert, then stuffing the raw fish into the glove box for later. The automaker doesn’t plan to add full-fledged refiigerators to any of its models, but company spokesman Tony Fouladpour jokingly declined to rule it out. “You never say never in this business,” he said. N rm r S h o w in g a t G e tic B u tm a u F o v d , T H E A L L - N E W ??? 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Acronym spin blender revs up vehicles But it's really not all that confusing to sort out what's what in SUVs, SUTs,SAVs B Y G . C H A M B E R S W I L L I A M S III San A n to n io Express-News Are you in the market for an SUV, an SUT or something they’re calling a crossover, with a catchy new name like “sport tourer”? Don’t be confused by the designations being used for the growing number and variety of today’s sport utiUty vehicles and sport utility trucks, which, even with higher gas prices, are still being gobbled up by consumers in record numbers. Deciphering the designations that consumers face when shopping for one of the many new family-hauler vehicles really isn’t all that hard. Some of them come with acronyms such as SUy which most people know as “sport utility vehicle”; SAV which is “sport activity vehicle”; and SUT, which is “sport utility truck.” Sport utility vehicle is a term coined about the time the SUV craze was begun by the introduction of several all-new, truckbased, midsize four-door family vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, updated Nissan Pathfinder, revised Toyota 4Runner, Chevrolet SlO Blazer/GMC Jimmy, Jeep Cherokee and later Grand Cherokee. Although the term arrived about the time of the 1990 arrival of the Explorer, the vehicle whose instant success sparked the SUV boom, vehicles that today would be seen as fitting into the SUV genre have been around a whole lot longer. But it was the Explorer that spawned a whole generation of popular truck-based SUVs, which became the standard family haulers of the ’90s. And for 2006, it’s also now one of the newest on the market - again. A completely redesigned Explorer - better than ever - debuted this fall, along with the similar and also-redesigned Mercury Mountaineer. Others brand-new among the traditional SUVs on the market for 2006 include the Jeep Commander, a stretch model based on the chassis of the Grand Cherokee but with completely different exterior styling. Its biggest difference is the third row of seating, a first for a Jeep sport utility. Among the sport utility trucks, or SUTs, two new models come to mind for 2006: the all-new Honda Ridgeline, a fourdoor pickup based on the chassis of the Honda Pilot SUV, and the high-end Lincoln Mark LT, a fancy version of the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, with seating for five in an SUV-like interior. Sport utility trucks essentially are SUVs whose rear cargo area, usually behind the second seat, has been cut open to create a usually shorter-than-normal pickup bed. This creates a vehicle that is an SUV from the front bumper to the back of the second seat, but a pickup from that point to the rear bumper. These come in varying sizes these days, beginning with the smallest - the Subaru Baja. Others include the one that was arguably the first true sport utility truck, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, which will enter its next generation in 2007. Built on the chassis of the Explorer SUV this vehicle essentially is an Explorer with an exposed cargo area. Among the others in this class are the Hummer H2 SUT, which takes the popular H2 and turns it into part-SUV part-pickup, and both the Chevrolet Avalanche and its upscale clone, the Cadillac Escalade EIXT. Both the Avalanche and Escalade EXT will arrive this spring in their second generations, as GM has completely redesigned its full-size sport utilities for 2007. The lines between pickups and SUTs can get blurry. Some vehicles that truly are SUTs are actually being marketed as pickups and are commonly referred to as “crew cabs.” In fact, most truck manufacturers these days have pickups that essentially are four-door sport utilities with open cargo beds. Among them are the Toyota Tacoma and Hindra Double Cab models, the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon crew cabs and the Ford F-150 Super- Crew. In that respect, the Explorer Sport Trac could very weU have been called the Ranger Super- Crew, as it’s essentially a fourdoor Ranger pickup. The Avalanche and Escalade EXT essentially are Chevrolet Suburban/Cadillac Escalade SUVs chopped off at the back to create SUTs, but with a twist. Both have so-called midgates that can be opened behind the second seat to expand the pickup’s cargo area all the way to the rear of the fi-ont seat. Hybrid vehicles capturing more of the market share N u m b e r s s till w o n ' t b e s i g n i f i c a n t u n t il p r ic e d r o p s , a n a ly s t s a y s From N ew h o u s e News Service The number of hybrid vehicles sold in the United States is expected to grow from 212,000 last year to 780,000 in 2012 as automakers introduce a far wider variety of models. That would give hybrids about 4.2 percent of the U.S. market, up from 1.3 percent last year, according to a study released Wednesday by J.D. Power and Associates. Hybrids will still remain a small part of the American automotive market, said Anthony Pratt, senior manager of global powertrain forecasting at the market research firm. The major limiting factor is that hybrids typically cost $3,000 to $4,000 more than conventional counterparts. Consumers who are not environmentalists or don’t have disposable income can’t afford hybrids unless prices come down, Pratt said. Another factor is that this year automakers will be introducing some conventional small cars such as the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit that will be alternatives to a hybrid, Pratt said. “These are going to be very fuel- efficient cars.” Initially, hybrids were available only as small cars. But as they appear in many new segments, they will appeal to a broader range of consumers for whom fuel economy has become more important, he said. In 2000, there were two hybrid models, the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius. Only about 10,000 hybrids were sold, according to Power. Last year there were 11 hybrid models. By 2012 that may increase to as many as 52 models, Power is predicting. This year, Toyota will introduce a Camry hybrid and Lexus GS hybrid while Saturn will offer a Vue hybrid, Pratt said. Bigger hybrids are on the way. General Motors says it will offer a Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid late in 2007. This gives almost the same amount of cargo space as a conventional regular-cab pickup (but with no wall behind the fi"ont seat to keep out the elements). There are other designations you might run into, such as “sport tourer” and “sport activity vehicle” (or SAV for short). Some automakers have created vehicles that aren’t quite SUVs but more like station wagons or smaller minivans. But calling them minivans or wagons isn’t cool so the idea of calling them sport activity vehicles or sport tourers was born. 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There's a parking garage on the roof of Cobo, accessible from West Congress Street; and an underground, the Millenium Garage, on West Congress between Cass Avenue and First Street. There is also the underground garage that is accessible from either Jefferson Avenue or Washington Street on the front side of the center or the Cobo arena garage, also on the front side of the center accessible from an access road off Jefferson. Once you get into the show, head downstairs to the Michigan Hall to check out some pf the more creative creations. The University of Michigan solar car and Michigan State University formula car reside there as do model cars from the Col- Ifege for Creative Studies in Detroit. Upstairs, it's easy to become overwhelmed, so think ahead of time about a few automakers you'd like to see and head there. The cars and trucks are split by the automaker. Some of the smallest exhibitors, like Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini have some of the coolest cars to see, but even the more standard brands have G e t t i n g t o t h e s h o w From the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti area: Take 1-94 East to US-10 South. Follow signs to Cobo Center exit. From Livingston County: Take 1-96 East to 1-696 East to US-10 South. Follow signs to Cobo Center exit. Times Square/ DPM Maintenance Center Michigan Fort/Cass Cobo Flail Financial District Millender Center Renaissance Center/ GM World HQ (Construction at the Plaza Level) Bricktown 10 Greektown 11 Cadillac Square/ Campus Martius 12 Broadway 13 Grand Circus Park sexy concept cars that may or may not make it to market. If the kids are along, or even for the big kid, some automakers like Ford have Xbox games set up where you can drive some of their cars in a race car seat. Once you've had your fdl of the show, there are a number of cool things to do downtown. If it's been awhile since you've been there, it's worth walking or driving up Woodward Avenue. Reconstruction projects and new buildings are under way everywhere. The centerpiece is Campus Martius Park, where there is a public skating rink and an Au Bon Pain restaurant. There's a $3 rental fee for the skates and a $7 adult and $6 child admission fee. If you are hungry, Detroit’s Hard Rock Cafe stands on the edge of Campus Martius at the base of the Compuware world headquarters building. Just a block or two away is the Guardian Building. The 1929, reddish office tower designed by Wirt Rowland has been recognized as one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. Its first floor, which has a cafe and several retail stores, is worth a visit to Detroit by itself. The vaulted ceiling is covered in amazing multicolored. Rookwood tile laid out in diamond patterns. Of course, Detroit boasts three casinos and Windsor, Canada, just a short trip under the Detroit River through a tunnel, has one as well. The Greek Town and MGM Grand Casinos are within a mile of Cobo Hall. A short drive up Woodward Avenue will bring you to the cultural district of Detroit near SONIA L. GOTTFRIED, THE ANN ARBOR NEWS Wayne State University. The Detroit Institute of Arts, undergoing a massive renovation that won’t be complete for another year, still has much to offer. It is showing its Camille Claudel and Rodin works: the Fateful Encounter exhibit with more than 130 masterworks by the famous sculptors. The show emphasizes the fascinating personal and artistic relationships between them. It’s $14 for admission to the exhibit. The museum’s general admission - which is covered if the exhibit fee is paid - is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Honda wins top vehicle awards C iv ic , R id g e l in e p i c k e d c a r , t r u c k o f t h e y e a r B Y D E E - A N N D U R B I N The A s so c ia ted Press D E T R O IT - Two Honda vehicles — the Civic sedan and the Ridgeline pickup — were chosen as the car and truck of the year at the North American International Auto Show. The awards were presented Sunday, the first day of media previews for the show. The show opens to the public Saturday. It’s the first time in the award’s 12-year history that both winners were from the same automaker. The winners were chosen by a group of 49 full-time automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. Finalists had to be new or substantially redesigned from the previous model. More than 50 cars and trucks were eligible for the 2006 award. Honda officials said the awards were the culmination of years of hard work. “You can’t believe how much work went into reviving the Civic,” said Dick CoUiver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co. The other two finalists for car of the year were the Ford Rision and the Pontiac Solstice. The other two finalists for truck of the year were the Ford Explorer and Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicles. The Xterra previously won truck of the year honors in 2000. This is the second major award bestowed on the Civic and the Ridgeline. Late last year. Motor Trend magazine named the Ridgeline its truck of the year and named the Civic its car of the year. Motor 'Trend said the Ridgeline’s innovative features set it apart from other trucks in its class, including an 8.5-cubic-foot trunk under the pickup’s bed and four cargo lamps that illuminate the bed. Motor Tt-end praised the Civic for new styling and technical innovations, including more power and better fuel e&iency. The North American honors* have been given annually since 1994. Industry tries to race ahead of gas prices with crossovers W ith r id e o f a car, v e h i c l e i s ' t h e s e d a n o f t h e n e x t d e c a d e , ' a n a ly s t s a y s B Y K E N T H O M A S As so cia ted Press W rite r D E T R O IT - Dampened by high gas prices, the auto industry has faced tough times selling large sport utility vehicles lately. But with demand still high from families wanting plenty of space, carmakers may have an antidote: the crossover. Crossovers such as the Ford Escape and Honda, CR-V, built on car platforms that give motorists more of a car-like ride, are expected to outsell traditional SUVs in 2006 for the first time. Automakers are touting several new designs of the models, called CUVs, at the North American International Auto Show. The Detroit showcase started media previews Sunday and opens to the public Saturday. D ealerships are expected to have plenty to offer in the crossover market in 2006, with about 50 models available, analysts said. That’s up from 41 last year and just over a dozen in 2000. “It’s the sedan of the next decade,” said Michael Robinet, an auto analyst with CSM Worldwide. Ford Motor Co. unveiled the 2007 Edge on Sunday, offering a vehicle it said would “shake up” the crossover market. The Edge boasts performance with a 250- horsepower V-6 engine and is expected to attract fuel-conscious consumers with miles per gallon in the mid-20s for highway driving. Mark Fields, Ford’s president of the Americas, said the Edge would arrive in showrooms next fall. With a panoramic glass roof and three-bar grille, the vehicle also offers an opportunity to atCARLOS OSORIO, AP The 2007 Jeep Compass is shown at the North American Internationai Auto Show in Detroit on Monday. The vehicle will be available in U.S. dealerships in the third quarter of 2006. tract consumers who may have been less-than-satisfied with the styling of past offerings. “If you look at the CUV right now, it’s populated by a lot of vehicles, that, quite honest, are somewhat nondescript,” Fields said. On Monday, the Ford division that produces the Lincoln Town Car and the Navigator unveiled the Lincoln MKX luxury crossover. The letters stand for and are pronounced Mark X. The vehicle is slated to go on sale in late 2006. Hyundai Motor Co. showcased its all-new Santa Fe, an update of the sport utility vehicle model first introduced in 2000. The automaker said it took cues from luxury crossovers such as the Lexus RX, Acura MDX and Volvo XC90. “We call it SUV, maybe even call it kind of a crossover. It still has that family functionality but also for people that don’t have children to be able to fit their active lifestyle,” said Bob Cosmai, Hyundai’s president and chief executive officer. Mazda Motor Corp. unveiled its CX-7 crossover, developed specifically for the North American market. Chief Executive Hisakazu Imaki said the vehicle would be launched within four months. Other automakers were unfurling crossover designs this week, including the Jeep Compass. While no one is writing the obituary of the SUY the crossovers are emerging as consumers grow accustomed to more than $2 per gallon gas prices and continue to express a desire for more interior space and the ability to navigate rough terrain. Large SUV sales dropped following Hurricane Katrina and a bump in gas prices. Both General Motors Corp. and Ford saw their SUV sales fall. Rebecca Lindland, an analyst with Massachusetts-based Global Insight, said for crossovers, the “timing is perfect because people are so sensitive to gas prices but they don’t want to give up the utility.” “We don’t see Americans — Americans specifically — going back to small cars,” Lindland said. 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S8 I A U T O S H O W THE ANN ARBOR NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2006 ission: Attract young car buyers Automakers go beyond gas mileage to add techno features, customization B Y K E N T H O M A S The A s so c ia ted Press When it came to buying his Scion xB two years ago, David Fotheringham didn’t exactly check out a few dealerships and kick the tires. The University of Washington student first test-drove the boxy vehicle during an auto show in Seattle and later made contact with a dealer in California over the Internet. There was no haggling on the Web, and Fotheringham loved the potential for customizing the car. Plus, the reaction from his first spin through a nightclub district in Seattle left him wanting more. “People freaked out when they saw the car,” he said. “It put a big grin on your face. It was an easy selling point.” Fotheringham, 24, is part of the large group of twentysomething motorists increasingly courted by automakers offering compact, afford-. able vehicles that don’t scrimp on technology and give owners plenty of ways of making them their own. U.S. sales for the Scion xB were up 16 percent in 2005, compared to a 1 percent increase for the market as a whole, according to Autodata Corp. Automakers are desperate to reach the Generation Y market of about 70 million people to build a base of loyal customers. Several are expected to showcase a range of smaller models aimed at young buyers during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which began media previews Sunday and opens to the public Saturday. The lineup includes the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris and Dodge Caliber compact cars, the MINI Traveller concept wagon and concept vehicles by Mazda and Ford. In the past, economy cars offered little styling or extras beyond great gas mileage. But in recent years automakers have placed an emphasis on making the cars more fun to drive and offering compatibility for MP3 players and iPods for tech-sawy consumers. SCOTT COHEN, AP David Fotheringham, 24, a student at the University of Washington, poses with his 2004 Scion XB in Beilevue, Wash."lt falis somewhere between function and styie, and it's actuaiiy a good baiance," says Fotheringham of his vehicle, which has won awards in several import car shows on the West Coast. New compact and small vehicles are being shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. About 2.4 million compact cars were sold in 2005 and represented about 14.4 percent of the market share in the United States, according to J.D. Power and Associates. The sales and market share of the vehicles have dropped slightly since 2000, but U.S. manufacturers said the segment could become an opportunity. “As some Asian and European brands have shown, buyers are looking for more than just the small, fuelefficient vehicles patterned after the ubiquitous econo-boxes of the 1970s and ’80s,” said Mark Fields, Ford Motor Co.’s president of the Americas, in a speech last week at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. “But no company today is putting an American stamp on the small car segment.... Ford plans to seize it.” For automakers battling it out in the ultra-competitive North American market, the small vehicles could be a way to build up brand loyalty. Someone driving a Yaris might buy a Camry one day, or the owner of a Chevrolet Aveo could eventually move into a TrailBlazer. “I think it has to be looked upon as a play to get new buyers in the franchise,” said Daniel Gorrell, vice president of automotive studies at the marketing research firm Strategic Vision. For Fotheringham, the xB was affordable; current models start at $14,520. His silver-and-green twotone xB.gets good fuel mileage for his daily commute and can fit into tight parMng spaces in the city. Corey Hogan, 25, a television production assistant in Los Angeles, said a big part of the appeal is customization. His Scion xB is decked out with a Seibon carbon fiber hood, Anzo headlights with custom green halos and a Kenwood CD/DVD player with A ffo rd ab le appeal Some vehicles that the companies consider among their smaller, more affordable or entry-level options: ■ DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group: Dodge Caliber. ■ Ford Motor Co.: Reflex concept. ■ General Motors Corp.: Chevrolet Aveo. ■ Honda Motor Co.: Fit. ■ MINI:Traveller concept. ■ Toyota Motor Corp.: Yaris. satellite radio. “Everyone always wants what’s new, what’s on the cutting edge,” Hogan said. “The younger generation always wants to separate themselves from everyone else.” To meet the consumers, automakers have veered away from the traditional advertising outlet of television and instead sought to publicize their vehicles on the street - at concerts, nightclubs and on the Internet. “You need to give them the opportunity to discuss it but you can’t put it right in their face,” said Judy Wheeler, Dodge’s director of marketing. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 13, 2006 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 2006-01-13 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4358">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 13, 2006 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. FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 6 www.mlive.com INSIDE Housing update The market at year’s end: Home construction slows down, but selling prices remain stable. A3 Mortgage rates Check out our new weekly listing of mortgage rates available from lenders in the region. A7 Promoting downtown Brighton merchants debate value of establishing a “principal shopping district.” AS A store with fans Taorello’s Marketplace has e stablished a loyal following of cooks who want just the right ingredients. B1 Student artists Students from Renaissance Alternative High School are sprucing up the patient exam rooms at the Woodland Health Center. B5 Pool runners Pinckney runners jump in the pool to enhance their training through swimming. Cl Campaign for a Y Organizers of a YMCA for Livingston County are launching a fundraising campaign to add programs and staff. Cl IN BRIEF Schools compete in food charity project Brighton and Howell schools are waging a food fight of sorts that will come to a head at 7 p.m. Ibesday when the schools’ men’s varsity basketball teams take center court at Howell High School. The Marketing II classes from both schools coordinated the competition, which will benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank, as part of a class requirement to manage and market a project for local charities. The final food collection will take place when non-perishable canned meats, pasta, cereal, vegetables and toiletries are collected as part of admission to the basketball game. The school that collects the most food will be announced at half-time and will receive the first “Gleaners Cup.” Gleaners in Livingston County reports that there has been a big increase in the need for food in the county in the last few years. For more information, call 866-GLEANER ext. 331 or go to www.gcfb.org. INDEX Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report B1 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Sports Cl To report news or for free home delivery call (810)844-2000. For the record - Errors o f fact will be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844 -20 04. Today's corrections app ear on Page A2 and involve these topics: ■ WCC part o f network ■ Pinckney search clarified The Livingston Community News 42 0 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 481 1 6 (810) 844-2000 F ax :(810)844-204 0 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Open race for at least 1 Livingston judgeship P la n n e d p r o b a t e c o u r t r e t i r em e n t a f f e c t s 1 o f 4 s e a t s u p f o r e l e c t i o n BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r For the first time since 1994, Livingston County voters will have four judgeships to decide in elections this fall. The terms of 44th Circuit Judge Stanley Latreille, 53rd District Judge A. John Pikkarainen and Probate Judge Susan Reck will expire at the end of the year. Additionally, District Judge Theresa Brennan, who was appointed last year after the death of Judge Michael Hegarty, must now run for election for the remaining two years of his term. Brennan, 48, confirms she will run for the seat. “I love my job here, and I hope to remain as district judge,” she says. Brennan could have run for circuit judge. In 2000, she ran against incumbent Circuit Judge Latreille and came close to unseating him. Political observers say her choice was a wise one because as the incumbent judge, she has an automatic ballot advantage (the “I” for incumbent next to her name), and name recognition. While Brennan may be just starting her judicial career, at least one other judge has decided to leave office at the end of the year. Probate Judge Reck confirms she will retire. Reck has served as the county’s probate and juvenile court judge for three terms, totaling 18 years. She also serves as presiding judge of Livingston County’s Family Court, which consists of all five judges. Reck, 62, says she has enjoyed her tenure and will miss the court system. “I love this work, and it’s going to be very difficult to give it up,” she says, adding, “It’ll give me a chance to do more volunteer work; I hope to be of more use to the community.” Reck is married to attorney David Reck. She is active in the community, sitting on the boards of Saint.Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Children’s Charter (a child advocacy group) and the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Agency. Reck also is vice president of the Michigan Probate Judges Association. Howell attorney Bob Parker SEE JUDGES, A2 'H a te fu l T h in g s 's till made Exhibit curator hopes display o f racist objects sparks discussion ALAN WARREN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS David Pilgrim, founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University, talks about the weeklong exhibit at the Howell Opera House. The exhibit continues through Sunday. ALAN WARREN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Plain Brown Rapper, a Halloween mask, is part of the traveling display from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia that was brought to Howell this week by the Livingston 2001 Diversity Council.The free exhibit is open through Sunday. Hateful things... ■ What: An exhibit called "Hateful Things - Objects from the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University." ■ What's there: Such items as Aunt jemima advertisements for pancakes and"Rastus,"the smiling chef on the Cream of Wheat box; signs like "white only/'a print of 10 naked black children with the caption "alligator bait,-"and various distorted and exaggerated caricatures of black Americans. ■ Where: Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ When: 3-8 p.m. today; noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. ■ Admission: Free. ■ Details: (517) 546-3920. ■ Web site: www.ferris.edu/news/jimcrow/ BY LIZ COBBS AND LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f Reporters Visitors have been coming to Howell from throughout the region this week for a lesson in racial stereotyping from an exhibit called “Hateful Things.” The 39-piece exhibit, which continues through this weekend at the Howell Opera House, is part of the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia from Ferris State University. Lee Reeves, vice president of the sponsoring Livingston 2001 Diversity Council, said the exhibit is an important part of the group’s mission to “provide education experience to our residents about other cultures.” “Our aim is for all visitors to see the racial stereotypes Dr. King (Martin Luther King Jr.) fought against,” Reeves said. “By putting this into the context of information, we learn how bigotry, intolerance and hatred has been advanced and people dehumanized.” Mariah Martin, 13, of Fowlerville, who came to see the exhibit shortly after it opened last Sunday, said she was upset by what she saw. “It’s sad that this stuff actually happened. It’s horrible. We’ve been learning about it in school. It makes me think about what I say to people.” Grace and Alex Washington, an African-American couple from Brighton who grew up in Arkansas, said they found the exhibit educational. “A lot of our children don’t know the history, and by not knowing history, don’t understand the present or the future,” said Grace Washington. The exhibit in Howell includes such objects as Aunt Jemima advertisements for pancake mix and “Rastus,’’ the smiling chef on the Cream of Wheat box; “white only” signs; a print of 10 naked black children with the caption “alligator bait;” and various distorted and exaggerated caricatures of black Americans. While many of the pieces reflect the past, David Pilgrim, the museum’s founder and curator, said any object in the museum “in some form is being made today.” A check of Internet sites such as e-Bay or Yahoo shows that “literally thousands of things are being created,” he said. The traveling segment of the museum will be displayed throughout SEE HATE, A2 Fitness industry growing as more people want to stay f it B r ig h t o n w o m a n s a y s v a r i e t y is w h a t k e e p s h e r w o r k o u t r o u t in e f u n a n d e f f e c t i v e BY PAMELA GOSSIAUX News S p e c ia l W rite r About a year after Mia Leitch’s fourth child was bom, a neighbor gave her a pass to the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. “It was the middle of winter, and my neighbor said you have to take llie kids swimming, they’ll love it, get them in the pool. It turned out that we all really enjoyed the pool,” says Leitch, a Brighton resident. ()verwei^t and out of shape, Leitch decided to join the gym when her two-week trial membership was up. “They have this Biblical paint- INSIDE ■ Healthy Living Our Healthy Living special section will get your off on the right start with stories on the importance of eating breakfast, massage therapy, techniques for quitting smoking and what schools are doing to keep students fit. Look for those stories and more. Inside ing of David battling the giant Goliath on one of the walls at the gym, and that inspired me,” says Leitch. “For me, my big giant was losing all this weight. I have done yoga classes, aerobics classes, steps classes, and the machines. When I started out, I could only walk on the treadmill and today I can easily run five miles. I’ve really, really come a long way, baby.” L-? ' ’ Leitch has lost more than 75 pounds and is in great health today. The trick for her, she says, was rotating her workouts to include new things. “We all eventually get sick of doing the same thing,” says Leitch. “After a while, I got veiy sick of the classes and stayed JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS SEE FITNESS, A2 Mia Leitch has gotten hooked on exercise after getting a trial membership to the Family fitness Factory. She's participated in just about every program offered at the facility in Hamburg Township. A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 6 JUDGES FROM A1 Potential candidates weigh decisions says he will run for probate judge if Reck stands by her decision to retire. “I’m considered a probate court guru,” he says, adding he’s often appointed mediator in divorce cases. Parker, 62, spent about $230,000 of his own money in a losing bid for circuit court judge that was won by David Reader in 2004. Also likely to run for probate judge is Roberta Balon-Vaughn, an attorney and the elected treasurer in Hamburg Township, who says the judgeship would be a perfect fit for her. “I do the majority of my work in probate court,” she says. Balon-Vaughn has been appointed by the court as child advocate in abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency and probate e state cases, and handles divorce and custody disputes. Balon- Vaughn, 37, would have to resign her township post if elected. I n addition to Reck, Latreille and Pikkarainen could also retire, though Latreille, because of his age, is the more likely of the two to step down. Latreille, 68, could run for one more term before he hits the state’s age limit forjudges. Pikkarainen, 61, could run for two more terms before reaching the age limit. Both say they have not yet made up their minds. “It’s still up in the air, although I’ve had a lot of encouragement fi’om colleagues, attorneys and staff to stick around,” Pikkarainen says. However, he says the need for experience on the bench will weigh in his final decision. “The fact that we have two new (district) judges is a consideration (because) we want continuity,” he says. Latreille and Pikkarainen have a little more than two months to decide. Incumbent judges running for another term must submit filing and related forms by March 27, a much earlier date than the May 2 deadline for challengers. Potential candidates for the four seats can be found fi’om the list of people who submitted applications for appointment to replace Hegarty. At least nine candidates applied for the position filled last June. Besides Brennan, the applicants were District Court Magistrate Brian Brown; assistant county prosecutors Wiliam Mc- Cririe Jr. and Bill Vailliencourt and attorneys Jay Drick, Michael Hatty, Mark Reizen, Jim Buttrey and Richard Trost. Other potential contenders could include attorneys William Mollison and Evan Anderson- Smith and Livingston County Friend of the Court Melissa Scharrer, all of whom ran for either circuit or district judge in 2004. Other mentioned as possible candidates include attorneys Thomas Spackey, Rick Trost and Carol Sue Readewho is related to Judge Reader. Candidates for all seats must collect the signatures of a minimum of 600 registered county voters: They must submit a notarized affidavit of candidacy attesting to the fact that they are a county resident, licensed to practice law in Michigan and will not have attained the age of 70 prior to Nov. 7 of this year. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews.c om o r a t (810) 844-2009. HATE FROM A1 Museum features more than 4,000 artifacts Michigan as well as other states such as Florida and Wisconsin, said Kevin B. Miller, interim associate dean of FSU’s College of Arts and Sciences. “We’re one of the few institutions that can handle toxic material (the racist objects) because we handle this in a scholarly context,” Miller said after the exhibit was set up in Howell. The Jim Crow Museum features a collection of more than 4,000 racist artifacts that trace the history of the stereotyping of black Americans. Pilgrim said that, for the most part, the exhibit has been well received in communities. When it comes to people attending the museum. Pilgrim said the most common response is a “kind of reflective sadness, then from there the questions come.” “This is a very serious critique of racism,” said Pilgrim, a sociology professor at Ferris State. “Our goal is to create a place where people can talk about race honestly, though it may be uncomfortable.” FITNESS FROM A1 Staying fit means sticking to basics like stretching and walking downstairs and used the different workout machines. The step climber, the treadmill - I even went to the swimming classes. If you change around your routine you can trick your body into burning more calories.” More people are discovering the same thing, as Americans realize that they need to be slimmer and healthier. The fitness industry is growing. “It’s predicted to keep up with the fastest growing industry, which is health care,” says Wally Ralph, owner of the Family Fitness Factory. “Right no\y about 11.3 percent of everybody has a club membership, up fi’om about 11.1 percent last year. They expect 13-14 percent of everybo(fy will have a health club membership by the end of the decade.” And, like Leitch, folks are finding that there isn’t a fad that will fix them. “I think people are really tired of the flash-in-the-pan things and are really looking for more that they can do long term,” says John Martin, owner of Extreme Fitness in Fbwlerville. He has seen fads, including the aqua bike, aqua rower and spinning, fade in and out. “Right now, I wouldn’t say there is an^^ing ‘new’ out there,” he says. “Pilates and yoga are standing pretty firm. They are tried and true and have been around for years. They are excellent for core strength training. That’s what’s important. Kcldxjxing is still pretty popular - people get results from that, too.” Kathie Newbold, a personal trainer at the Brighton Athletic Club, agrees that her clientele is sticking to the basics. “We stiU see a lot of people wanting yoga and Pilates,” she says. “I think people are realizing how important stretching and flexibility are as we age. B^ance is also important. With aging, you lose a lot of those things.” The club even has a stretching class that is reaching all ages. “Walking is very popular, too,” she says. “We have a walking class here where we walk around the tennis court and walk forwards, backwards, cany weights, etc. Walking is something you can do forever.” Mixing it up has made Leitch want to stick to her workouts. Nearly four years have gone by since she started. She is now a fit woman who can keep up with - and surpass - her kids. “There was a time I couldn’t run on the treadmill,” says Leitch. “I could only walk. Now I’m up to five miles of running without stopping.” Leitch says motivation is the key factor. “Last January, the gym talked about Having a challenge, and I thought I could use a ch^enge in my fife,” says Leitch. .The person who lost the most inches in weight and gained the most muscle, would win a cruise for two. Leitch immediately thought of winning for her sister, vidio cares for their aifing mother. At the end of the 12 weeks, Leitch had completed her program and met the requirements. Along the way, she also learned about good nutrition and weighed in as the winner and was able to give her sister the cruise. “You can never be too strong spiritually, mentally or physically,” she says. More Americans agree. Fitness, it seems, isn’t just for the young anymore. “Older people and whole families are signing up now,” says Dale Cabauatan owner of Howell Fitness Center. “People are looking at fitness as whole and not just looking to be big or ripped. The classes seem to be the big thing these days - aerobics, Pilates, yoga. I th i^ they are here to stay.” A D V A N C E D O R T H O P E D I C S P E C I A L I S T S State of the Art Care iii a Friendly Environment Laith A Farjo, M.D. • Edward G. Loniewski D.O. 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The objects, by themselves, seem demeaning and insulting, but they can be used as ways to further discussions on race. “We must place this in a scholarly context and use it as physical material evidence in race relations,” Pilgrim said. It’s not that Americans don’t talk about race. Pilgrim said, but they don’t talk about it in an “open and constructive setting” where their views can be challenged. Art Wright from Marion Township said he was curious to see what it was all about. “A lot of this stuff is what I grew up with in Detroit. It’s what I remember as a kid,” he said. “I remember a lot of this stuff from growing up in Inkster,” said Chuck Kanelos of Hamburg Township, who was visiting the exhibit with his family. “We wanted to do something for Martin Luther King’s birthday. This doesn’t have quite the impact on kids that it does on those of us who grew up during the Civil Rights movement.” One example on display at the exhibit is a parody of the board game Monopoly called “Ghettopoly,” which draws on stereotypes of black people as “gangstas,” pimps and prostitutes and where players can buy “stolen properties” and build crack houses. Pilgrim said he is planning to open a new exhibit at FSU in April called “Them: Images of Separatism” that will feature stereotypes of others who have been oppressed, including women, Polish Americans, Jewish Americans, Asian Americans and Arab Americans. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (8 / 0) 8 44-2010. F O R T H E R E CO R D Errors of fact will be corrected in this space. wee part of network Washtenaw Community College was left off of a fist of colleges published Jan. 13 that are part of the Livingston Higher Education Network. 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GREENHILLS SCHOOL £ : / i h 850 Greenhills Drive, Ann Arbor (734) 769-4010 or www.greenhinsschool.org An independent school * Financial aid options available Greenhills School is located off Earhart, south of Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor. i _ J I T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 A 3 . .-i.: y s ___1 ___ ___ ' ’ • .'1 . j A r e a r e a l e s t a t e o f f i c i a l s o p t i m i s t i c f o r 2 0 0 6 Im p r o v e m e n t s e e n in h o u s i n g m a r k e t B Y U S A C A R O L I N News S ta f f R e p o rte r The frantic pace of the real estate market slowed during 2005, but officials say they already are seeing signs of improvement in the new year. The year closed out with an average home sales price of $240,111, just $149 more than it was in 2004, according to the Livingston County Association of Realtors. Real estate officials see that as a good sign with more houses than ever on the market. “That’s due to supply and demand,” says Carol Griffith of ERA Griffith Really in Brighton. She says the slowing of real estate activity in 2005 was driven by a lack of consumer confidence. Even though interest rates are still historically low, people. especially those employed in the auto and airline industries, are concerned that they might not have jobs in a few months, and are not about to move. “Livingston County is a commuter area, and we do get hit by the job market,” says Griffith. “Houses are spending more time on the market now, but Livingston County is still one of the most active markets in Michigan.” Houses typically range between 30 and 150 days on the market, but the Livingston Association of Realtors cannot determine what the average number of days on the market is because changing real estate companies can start the timeline. Carol Kull, executive officer of the Livingston County Home Builders Association, says that people are being cautiously optimist because of job concerns. “Homes under $250,000 are still selling well, and homes over $1 million are selling well,” says FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The pace of new home construction in Livingston County slowed during 2005, with fewer building permits being issued than in 2004. Kull. “It’s that pocket in the middle where there’s an excess of inventory.” Kull says that there were a lot of building permits for condominiums issued during 2005. “Condominiums are a popular trend especially across the M-59 corridor from US-23 to the 'Tanger Outlet Mall west of Howell,” says Kull. “The area north of M-59 along US-23 and up north of Clyde Road gettihg closer to Genesee County is a growing area of both high end and affordable subdivisions as well as new retail.” The number of permits to build new homes issued in 2005 in Livingston County was 1,502. That number was down 28 percent from 2004 when the number of permits was 2,095. The only areas where the number of permits increased were in the cities of Brighton and Howell, because of condominium projects, and in Deerfield and Handy townships. There also was an increase in the number of foreclosures in Livingston County in 2005. There were 279 foreclosures, said Sally Reynolds, Livingston County register of deeds. She says the number of foreclosures has been increasing for the past few years from 217 in 2003 to 258 in 2004, and although she is not given the specific reasons for foreclosures, she speculates that people are overextended with what they can afford, primarily due to job losses. “Until people become more confident with the economy and where their jobs will be, 2005 will be a slow year.” says Kull. Real estate At look at how the Livingston County real estate market ended in 2005 compared to 2004. ■ Average sales price: $240,111, almost even with $239,962 in 2004. ■ New home building permits: 1,502, down dramatically (28 percent) from 2,095 in 2004. ■ Mortgage foreclosures: 279, up by 8.1 percent from 258 in 2004. Griffith is more optimistic. “Activity is already picking up in Livingston County, thanks to the spring (like) weather. Homes in Hamburg, Genoa and Hartland Townships are moving aggressively.” Lisa Carotin can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2010. History Town, an tiq u es m a rk e t are now history N o w t h a t b u i l d i n g s a r e t o r n d o w n , a t o w n c e n t e r is e n v i s i o n e d f o r t h e s i t e B Y C A S E Y H A N S News S ta f f R e p o rte r What was left of the former antique village and History Town at the corner of Dorr Road and Grand River Avenue is gone. Owners of the Genoa Township property have taken down the old buildings, which once housed antique and record shops. “I think the owners probably said, T don’t like the way this parcel is looking,’ and decided to clean it up,” township Supervisor Gary McCririe said last week. Tbwnship officials have hopes for a town-center development on the 53-acre site. Owner-developer Mark Kassab said last summer that he plaimed a mix of uses, including restaurants, banks, bookstores and specialty shops that will connect with housing. McCririe said that except for some general discussion with Kassab of Grand River/Dorr Road LLC, officials have heard little else. “At one point, there was something on a napkin,” he said. “We haven’t seen anything else.” Kassab could not be reached for comment this week on the status of his project, but he had previously described his idea a neighborhood community. “It’s not going to be the typical 25 shops with a brick wall in tiie back,” he said. McCririe said nothing has been proposed to date, nor has anything been put on the township planning schedule. The community is moving ahead to revise its master plan to include the area as a future downtown district, McCririe said. The revised Master Land Use Plan was taken through a first hearing at the planning commission level and likely come up for approval some time early this year. The History Town property was most recently owned by Paul Wagner of West Bloomfield who JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Demolition of the former Big Cheese Antiques building, as well as other outbuildings on the site at Dorr Road and Grand River Avenue, took place last week. A town center for Genoa Township is in plans for the site. sold the land to Grand River-Dorr Road LLC last April. The acreage comprises about half of the area being eyed for the town-center district - about 125 acres. Envisioned is an area with character and a village appeal that uses classic building elements, including brick meandering roads and that invites families and people of all ages to live there. The site could incorporate bike paths and perhaps pocket parks and community gathering places. A Planned Use Development, or PUD, would likely be used for such a plan, allowing the parcel to be developed in stages and include specialty uses specific to that parcel. Officials have continued site visits developments in other communities to get ideas. “What appealed to everyone who went was the different types of housing styles,” McCririe said. “They really lend an air of a community that developed over time.” In addition to recent businesses which moved out last summer, the property also was used as a petromania swap meet for the past decade. The property also holds memories of History Town, which include a small train, cider mill and other familyoriented activities on the site. Over the past few years, many of the buildings had been deserted and were vacant. “What was left there was kind of a mish-mash,’’ McCririe added. “It looked a little disjoined. It wasn’t our proudest comer.” Charter township status advances in Genoa B o a r d v o t e s it s in t e n t ; f in a l a p p r o v a l c o u ld c o m e t h i s s p r in g B Y C A S E Y H A N S News S ta f f R e p o rte r Genoa Township has taken the first step toward charter township status. The townsh^ board Tuesday voted 6-1 in favor of the initial resolution, which offers the board’s intent to pursue the status. A final approval vote could come in late March or early April, after necessary notifications are published “It is one of the protections against aimexation,” Township Supervisor Gary McCririe said. Township Clerk Polly Skolarus cast the lone no vote. Skolarus said she had contacted the Michigan Townships Association and was advised that there was no benefit to it, she said. “They were surprised we were going forward,” she said. McCririe stressed that the township would be given no authority to levy further inillages on property owners. A charter township can be formed either by a direct vote of the board or by a vote of the electorate; the option of extra taxation comes into play only when such a request is approved by voters. Annexation was discussed during a Brighton City Council stutty session early in 2005, prompting not only Genoa but also Green Oak Township to seek charter status as an added protection. City officials have since said they have no intention of pursuing annexation of land into the city. But McCririe has said although the city does not appear to be moving in that direction, the future remains uncertain because membership on boards and commissions changes over the years. Brighton resident Susan Walters- Steinacker spoke to the Genoa Township trustees Thesday, saying she was pleased to see them matog the move. “I’m veiy ^ad you are stepping forward to b ^ m e a charter township,” she said. ‘I ’ve seen what the city of Brighton has done - to the city of Brighton,” explaining that she believes the city should tend to problems within its current borders. “They need to live within their means,” added Walters- Steinacker, a recent candidate for the Brighton City Council v4io says she intends to run again. If finally approved, Genoa Township would shift fix)m a July 1 budget year start to an April 1 start in 2007. The township would likely work imder its current year’s budget, then adopt a ninemonth budget for 2006-07 to get on schedule, officials said. 2 resist recreation authority G e n o a b o a r d OKs a r t i c l e s , b u t p a ir o f t r u s t e e s d i s s e n t From News s ta f f reports Genoa Township Trustee James Mortensen on Monday reiterated his disapproval of the fledgling Howell Area Recreation Authority, voting against what was to be a final, routine approval of the articles of incorporation before the authority is approved by the state. Mortensen, who was joined in his no vote by Trustee Jean Ledford, said he was concerned that the township would face liability if the authority did not work out or was not able to sell a recreation millage to members in its district. The authority will serve the city of Howell, Marion Township and portions of Genoa and Oceola townships that are in the Howell Public Schools district. “It seems to be if we’re starting a whole new government agency, we would ... protect the taxpayers from (the cost of) things like defined benefits and retirement plans,” he said. “I’m voting no on this.” Mortensen has spoken out several times with concerns about the new authority, which will have taxing authority in its coverage area. Most area officials have said they want to form the authority and let voters decide on whether to finance a recreation program. The authority may go to voters this year with a 1-mill tax issue. Trustee Todd Smith, the township’s representative on the authority, said Genoa Township’s liability is limited to the amoupt it currently budgets for recreation programs and that the township will have the option of pulling out of the authority if a millage does not pass. 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Among improvements to be made - contingent upon the grant - are pedestrian crosswalks, benches, decorative street lighting, trees and other landscaping, drinking fountains, trash receptacles and a sidewalk- and-bike path along the two-mile stretch. The walk-bike path would be concrete from the Brighton city limits to US-23, and then an asphalt pathway from there to Pleasant Valley Road. It would also connect to the Island Lake Recreation Area bike path, and from there to Kensington Metropark. Eventually, it is hoped a pedestrian bridge can be built over US-23 to connect the east and west ends of the walk-bike path. Carlisle-Wortman Associates Inc. of Ann Arbor has been retained as the planning firm to draw up the master plan for the corridor upgrades. The firm will make application on behalf of the townships for available grants. Lindhout Associates of Brighton is the architectural consultant. “It’s another example of how two communities can work together,” said Green Oak Township Supervisor Mark St. Charles. St. Charles and Prine said they are confident that building owners along the corridor will be spurred by the improvements to invest in improvements for their own businesses, including new facades. The plan will be turned over to the road commission to be incorporated into its overall design plans so the work may be done simultaneously with the $5 million reconstruction and widening project from US-23 to Pleasant Valley Road, set for 2007. The road commission has agreed to pay for the design and engineering costs of the streetscape and related work. The planned corridor upgrades are the result of efforts by the East Grand River Corridor Merchants Association. 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Ponikiewski, however, maintains he has been a responsible developer and already has taken steps to correct the problem. “As soon as I learned there was a problem, I contacted the soil erosion company,” he says. Ponikiewski says a crew was to be at the site Wechiesday to make repairs. The township alleges erosion at adjacent Osborn Lake stems fi-om cutting trees to make way for homes without proper safeguards, said Supervisor H.E. “Bud” Prine. Prine says the developer had cleared portions of a 68-acre parcel to m ^ e way for his two-phase development, Northwinds and Northwinds at Osborn Lake, which received township approval. Northwinds will consist of 12 single-family homes when completed, and Northwinds at Osbom Lake will total 38 homes. Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere says his office visited the site this week and determined that a silt fence installed to prevent sediment from going into the lake had been knocked down. “We’ve given him notice to take care of it,” he says. Jonckheere says the problem has been exacerbated by heavy rain in recent days. He says Ponikiewski, who has had several developments in the area, “has been responsive” when told changes must be made to comply with the rules. Woodlands panel names chairwoman Lana Theis has been elected to chair a 16-person committee appointed to draft a new Brighton Township woodlands ordinance to replace the one defeated in a November referendum. Other officers include Evelyn Gallegos, vice chairwoman and Mark Sweatman, secretary. The official name of the group is the Woodlands-Tree Citizens Advisory Committee. Theis led the successful effort to overturn the ordinance, adopted last summer and struck down before it could take effect. Election of officers and the setting of meeting dates and times took place at Tuesday at the township hall. Sue Kelly, who led the effort to uphold the ordinance, declined nomination to a leadership post. “I felt it was not appropriate because it was so clear what side I was lined up with,” she said Wednesday. Kelly said she will still be working actively with the group toward a new ordinance. The next meeting will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. Thereafter, all meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 4363 Buno Road. Other committee members include Kathryn Bradbury, David Buchanan, Jim Detzel, Dick Erdman, Kurt Gallinger, Piet Lindhout, Charles Moran III, Don Reef, Daniel Rooks, Gary Stankoven, Mary Sullivan and Fred Tiemann. The committee’s mandate is to develop a draft ordinance by June that will ultimately go to the Township Board of 'Trustees for action. Deerfield Township Dean Road bridge closes permanently The 92-year-old bridge over the Yellow River Drain on Dean Road was closed permanently this week by the Livingston County Road Commission. The bridge, between Wiggins and Latson roads, has been open to passenger vehicles only for the past several years. It was closed Monday. Road Commission Managing Director Michael Craine said all major structural components of the bridge have deteriorated. He also said it was one of three bridges over the Yellow River Drain that his agency would like to see replaced. Craine said the road commission has applied for federal funds to replace the Dean Road bridge for several years, but funding has not been approved. Genoa Township 40 acres rezoned for large-lot housing Forty acres of property on the west side of Kellogg Road between McClements and Golf Club roads has been rezoned from agricultural to country e states, low in g the owner to plan large-lot residential housing on the site. The master plan for country estates zoning calls for five-acre density; the developer. Palace Construction, would also be allowed to look at varied density using the township’s cluster building option, officials said. Symposium on gifted is scheduled A Gifted Symposium for parents and educators will take place Jan. 27 and 28 at the Genoa Woods Conference and Banquet Center in Brighton. Dr. Barbara Clark, author of “Growing Up Gifted,” is one of the featured speakers. She will speak about brain research and its application in the classroom. Dr. Edward Amend, co-author of “Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, and Other Disorders,” will also speak. He will address the social and emotional needs of gifted children as well as the misdiagnosis and dual diagnosis of both gifted children and adults. Registration forms are available at www.charterschoolpartners. com or by calling Diane Vance at (734) 878-2112. Livingston County Firm will analyze employee benefits The county hoard has approved hiring a Troy consulting firm to analyze the county’s employee benefit plan and to recommend and make possible changes in coverage or vendors that provide those benefits. The cost of the one-year contract with consulting company McGraw Wentworth is not to exceed $55,000, said Barbara Shain, the county’s human resources director. Board Chairman William Rogers said the coimty’s biggest expense is human resources and that much of that cost is for health insurance. “We’re hoping (McGraw Wentworth) can analyze a lot of this information and put us in a better position to deal with benefits,” he said. Anger-management sessions are planned Livingston County Catholic Social Services has started an anger-management group, facilitated by John Kroneman. During this gbc-week session, group members will learn how to better manage and express anger by joining discussions and learning relaxation techniques and skills for effective communication. The sessions are 'Hiesdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Catholic Social Services, 2020 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 104, Howell. They will be led by John Kroneman. Registration is required and the cost per session is $15. Details: (517) 545-5944. Childhood programs recruit 4-year-olds The LESA Early Childhood Programs are recruiting eligible 4-year-olds for the Michigan School Readiness programs in Brighton, Fowlerville, Howell and Pinckney. Families interested in enrolling a child who is age eligible for kindergarten in September may call (517) 548-2100 for more information. The Readiness programs are funded through the Michigan Department of Education to offer quality, no-cost preschool programs in the county. School concert series to start Jan. 30 A series of local school band concerts begins with a Jan. 30 performance of the Livingston County High School Honors Band at Pinckney Community High School. In Brighton, Scranton Middle School’s sixth-grade band concert is.set for 7 p.m. Jan. 31 and Maltby Middle School’s sixth-grade band concert is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2. The High School District Band Solo & Ensemble Festival takes place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 11 at Hartland High School, and the Maltlty & Scranton Middle Schools Pre-Festival Concert takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is free for all concerts. Ward sponsors bill for Thin Blue Line state Rep. Chris Ward, RBrighton Township, has introduced legislation to benefit the Thin Blue Line, a Livingston County group that supports families of injured or deceased police officers in Michigan. His bill provides for a Thin Blue Line fundraising license plate and a Thin Blue Line collector’s plate to be issued by the secretary of state. The bill would require the secretary of state to transfer the donation money from the sale of Thin Blue Line fundraising and collector plates to the state treasurer, who will credit the donation money as follows: $15 to the Thin Blue Line F\md, $5 to the Police Officers and Firefighters Survivor Tliition Find and $5 to the Crime Victims Rights Rmd. The Thin Blue Line assists families with financial, emotional, physical and medical needs that arise as a result of a police officer’s injury or death. Since 1999, 273 officers or their families have benefited from the Thin Blue Line services. Concert to benefit Last Chance Rescue The Livingston Underground has announced that a Last Chance Rescue Benefit Concert, sponsored by Marco’s Pizza of Brighton, will be held at 6 p.m., Jan. 27 at the First United Methodist Church of Brighton, 400 E. Grand River Ave. Headlining the event is Brighton’s Tips, a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band from Brighton High School. Also performing is the Hartland progressive rock band Solidus, the Hartland-Ypsilanti metal act Wizards of Hope and the Flint screamo band The Skyline Obscura. The cost is $6 and all proceeds will go to fund Last Chance Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving animals that would otherwise be destroyed. There will be a strict no smoking and no alcohol policy at the event. Howell Court Street Crossing on Jan. 30 agenda An ad hoc city committee charged with negotiating a contract with Dan Johnson for the $20 million Court Street Crossing project will bring a proposal to the Howell City Council on Jan. 30. Council members scheduled a special meeting for 7 p.m. that day to hear the report. The committee started meeting on Jan. 5. 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R e ta il a d v e r t is in g : To place a display ad call (810) 844 - 2000. P h o to re p r in ts : Photos th a t app ear in The Livingston Community News are available in reprints for personal use. Call (810) 844-2000. T O C O N T A C T US: News: Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald, (810) 8 44 -20 04 E-mail: rfitzgerald@livingstoncommunitynews. com Advertising: Advertising 5ales 5upervisor: Erika Copeland (810)8 4 4 -2 0 2 1 E-mail: ecopeland@livingstoncommunitynews. com Publisher: Laurel Champion Editor: Ed Petykiewicz Please Recycle counsel and Johnson’s attorney are also part of the discussions. Johnson, a principal in Kairos Enterprises, has created a new corporate entity for the project called Court Street Crossing Partners, according to a report from City Manager Shea Charles. Johnson is aiming for a 2007 holiday season opening for the west side of Court Street, which entails office and retail, and a winter/spring 2008 opening for the east side hotel, conference center and restaurant. Based on that timetable, construction will have to begin in the fall, Charles told the council. The city’s portion of the project would include a two-tier parking deck on Sibley Street, burial of utilities and streetscape improvements. Church to host women's retreat A two-day women’s retreat entitled “Truly Free” will take place at Hidden Springs Church, 5860 N. Latson Road, Howell, on Feb. 3 and 4. The Friday session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and resume at 8 a.m. on Saturday continuing through the afternoon. Friday night’s speaker will be Carol Raynor, associate pastor at Hidden Springs Church. Saturday’s speakers include Carol McCloud of Bucketfillers.com Seminars and Terry Weil, senior pastor of Redemption Center International Church in Howell. The retreat will include dinner Friday night, a continental breaMast and buffet lunch on Saturday. The cost is $45 and the registration deadline is Jan. 28. For more information, call Shirley Macklin, conference coordinator (248) 887-8209 or Carol McCloud at (810) 229-5468. Chamber to honor Citizen of the Year The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is planning its 49th annual Citizen of the Year Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 2, at Crystal Gardens in Genoa Township. The chamber’s annual busijUess meeting, at 5:45 p.m., will be followed by cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:15 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by guitarist Jack Reichbart. Following dinner, the annual award will be announced. The award is a surprise to the recipient. The event is sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital. Tickets are $52 each, $400 for a table of eight or $475 for a table of 10. Reservations are requested by Jan. 25. For more information, call (517) 546-3920. Southeast students first in math test Students in grades three, four and five at Souttieast Elementary School recently placed first in the state in the Online Mathleague test, according to information from the Howell Public Schools. In addition, fifth-graders placed third in the nation, thirdgraders placed eighth nationally, fourth-graders placed ninth. Deborah Wolf, Southeast principal, said scores for the contest were recently posted online. Students first participated in the contest last fall and a second round of student testing was done Jan. 11; a final round will be on March 8. Scores can be viewed at hftp://onlinemathleague. com. New breast cancer support group forms A new breast cancer support group will be offered the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Suite Dreams Inn, 824 W. Grand River Ave., at the northeast corner of Tompkins and Grand River in Howell. There is also a breast cancer support group offered on the second Ibesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church at 312 Prospect in Howell. For more information, call Charlotte Woods at (810) 229-2673 or Linda Boan at (248) 437-4095. Pinckney ' Scouts honored for delivering calendars Cub Scouts fi'om Pinckney’s Pack 312 have been honored by the Village Council for hand-delivering 2006 calendars to residents. The effort saved the village about $1,000 in materials and postage, said President Rebecca Foster. The calendars, produced by the Huron River Watershed Council, were given to village residents as part of the coimcil’s public education program. Starkey to fill term on commission pointed to serve on the Pinckney Planning Commission. He takes the place of Bill Swords, who has resigned because he no longer lives in the village. Starkey will fill the remainder of Swords’ appointment, which ends Dec. 31. Putnam Township Police authority put on back burner Delving into the formation of a police authority that would cover Pinckney and Putnam and Unadilla townships has been put on hold. In December, the Putnam Township Board of Trustees voted to focus its efforts on the financing and building of a new township office complex on M- 36 west of the village and to back off on discussions relating to the police authority. Officials from the village and townships said they don’t believe this means the authority is a dead issue. It won’t fade away, they said, because it could save money and provide better police services in all three areas. Currently, Pinckney and Unadilla Township have their own police departments. Putnam Township contracts with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for services. Shalom Church team takes aid to Miss. A second team of 25 people and another truckload of clothing, blankets, food and supplies from Putnam Township’s Shalom Lutheran Church has made its way to Long Beach, Miss., a town that was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina last fall. The church’s first trip to this area took place last October. People were so struck by the needs of those in the area that they decided to make a return visit, said Judy Geiger, the church’s missions program chairwoman. As with the first trip, supplies were distributed and assistance was offered from Coast Episcopal School. Volunteers left the church at 1740 E. M-36, Jan. 12 and returned Jan. 15. Another trip is being planned for March, Geiger said. For more information or to get involved, call the church at (734) 878-6859. 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B-5 Professional Directory........... . B-5 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 A5 Merchants weigh in on shopping district B u t s u p p o r t f o r s p e c i a l a s s e s s m e n t d i s t r i c t in d o w n t o w n B r ig h t o n isn 't u n a n im o u s B Y T O M T O L E N News S ta f f R e p o rte r A principal shopping district in Brighton, proposed to promote downtown Brighton as it faces increasing competition from area shopping c en ters, is generating support and a smattering of opposition. The plan to form a special asse ssm ent district of downtown property owners and use the revenues to market downtown as a shopping destination was unveiled at a recent City Council meeting. “Our downtown has so many wonderful things to offer, but no way to let the masses know about it,” said Mark Binkley, co-owner of Cooper & Binkley Jewelers. “I love the concept, I love the idea,” said Richard Starnes, who owns the building that houses the Vitamin Company and the Bagel Street Cafe. But Richard Parsons, who owns the building that houses Images and Tailoring Unlimited, voiced strong opposition to the proposal. “This is a good plan, but it’s the wrong time,” he said. Citing several vacant storefronts on Main Street, Parsons said any financial resources should be used to attract new businesses and retain existing ones. Greg Strouse, who owns the building at East Grand River 'O u r d o w n t o w n h a s s o m a n y w o n d e r f u l t h i n g s t o o f f e r , b u t n o w a y t o l e t t h e m a s s e s k n o w a b o u t i t / Mark Binkley, co-owner of Cooper & Binkley Jewelers Avenue and North Street that houses La Bella Vita, said he disagrees with Parsons. “Business attraction and retention is backwards,” Strouse said. “You want to have a business district that people are attracted to.” Binkley said “tenant recruitment and retention” could be “one of the first focuses” of a principal shopping district. Starnes • agrees. “I’m for business recruitment,” he said. “You have to have something for people to come to.” Binkley said the assessment would be relatively painless compared to other forms of taxation. “My building is 2,400 square feet, so my assessment would be around $1,000 a year,” he said. “The cost isn’t huge when you look at the overall benefit you can get from it.” Parsons said the government shouldn’t be pushing for more taxation, but Binkley said establishing a principal shopping district was his idea, not the city’s. Consultants HyettPalma “suggested it and I kept bugging (City Manager Dana Foster),” he said. Strouse said the marketing program “would be a b en e fit” with the impending opening of Green Oak Village Place, a 575,000-square-foot shopping center at Lee Road and US-23. The center, with about 80 sto r e s and r e stau rants, is set for completion in October. City Council Member John Tunis, a consultant and former furrier in West Bloomfield and Birmingham, said he understands Parsons viewpoint. “I don’t want to se e empty storefronts either,” he said, while adding that the benefit of banding together would be synergy. “If we put everybody together there’ll be more strength,” he said. Matt Modrack, the city’s community development and planning director, emphasized the city would not force the proposal, saying a majority of downtown building owners and merchants need to be in favor. Tunis said the program has worked in other metro Detroit communities and there’s no reason why it couldn’t also work in Brighton. “I s e e suc c e ss on the horizon,” he said. Additional meetings on the proposal are set for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce building, 131 Hyne St. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2009. Jumpin'all stars World champion "jump-ropers," Marcus Taylor, center, and Chris Brown, right, visited Brighton's Lindbom Elementary School last week.They were accompanied by the local Jumpin'Allstars jump rope team to give a demonstration for the thirdgraders. At right, Chris Brown, who is 6 feet, 5 inches tall, visits Brighton's Lindbom Elementary School last week to demonstrate his skills along with the Jumpin' Allstars jump rope team. PHOTOS: LARRY E.WRIGHT, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS B r i g h t o n T w p . g e t s D E Q g r a n t f o r w a t e r m a i n P r o j e c t wi l l e l im in a t e w e l l c o n t a m in a t i o n p r o b l e m s in W h i tm o r e L a k e R o a d a r e a B Y T O M T O L E N News S t a f f R e p o r te r Brighton Township has received an $800,000 state Department of Environmental Quality grant to extend a water main into the township that will eliminate well contamination problems in the Whitmore Lake Road area. The water main also may be extended at the same time, to solve water problems in the Country Club Annex subdivision, and in the future could serve other developments in the township. The grant will enable the township to extend water from the Livingston Community Water Authority line from the north Green Oak Township border on Whitmore Lake Road into Brighton Township. The board on Monday voted to approve the MDEQ agreement, but held off on a resolution authorizing extension of the water main farther up Old US- 23 to Weber Drive for connection to the Country Club Annex. Township attorney John Harris said he needed to review the township’s contract with the city of Brighton, which has been supplying water to the subdivision since 2002 after the three community wells serving it gave out. Harris also said he would contact city officials to ensure the water purchased from the city can be transferred to properties on the other side of the township which need water, along West Grand River Avenue next to Brighton’s northern border. The board voted to act on extension of the water main to the Country Club Annex no later than its Feb. 6 meeting. The MDEQ grant will be used to extend water service to several businesses along Whitmore Lake Road south of Grand River Avenue whose wells were contaminated. The grant funds also will result in a permanent water source for firefighting. The project will be funded entirely by the state, which also will cover hookup fees for the business owners, said Township Supervisor H.E. “Bud” Prine. “We’re delighted this project has been funded,” said Prine, who credited state Sen. Valde Garcia, R-Marion Township, with helping obtain the state grant. “I think it’s great,” said Water Authority Chairman Mark St. Charles. “Anything that Brighton Township can do to facilitate extension of the water line so that more people are able to take advantage of a firstclass water system is beneficial.” Businesses in line to get the water include two strip malls, a gas station, a party store, doctor’s and dental offices and an eye clinic. The project will eliminate their need for bottled water, which was being trucked in at state expense due to contamination from a former nearby salt storage site operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Pressure for extending the regional authority’s water into Brighton Township will come from the 500,000-gallon water tower constructed last year at the US-23-Lee Road interchange. In 2002, Brighton Township joined with Green Oak and Hamburg townships to create the Livingston Community Water Authority. 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N E W S A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 Water Quality Report for the Village of Pinckney 2005 This report covers the drinking water quaiity for the Viiiage of Pinckney fo r the 2005 caiendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quaiity of the water that we provided to you in 2005. inciuded are detaiis about where your water cornes from, w hat it contains, and how it compares to Environmentai Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Your water comes from two groundwater weiis, each over 200 feet in depth. The State performed an assessment of our source water to determine the susceptibiiity o r the reiative potentiai of contamination. The susceptibiiity rating is on a seven-tiered, scaie from “very-iow” to “very -high” based on geoiogic sensitivity,, weii construction, water chemistry and contamination sources. The susceptibiiity of our source w a te r is very iow. There are severai significant sources of contamination inciuded in our w a te r suppiy. These sites inciude ieaking underground storage tanks at Beck’s Marathon, Pinckney Mobiie, BP Station and the abandoned McPherson Buik Storage Piant, o ther areas of groundwater contamination are ACO and the ciosed Chemseco Plant, some remediation is taking place or have been completed. We are making efforts to protect our sources. In 1997 the Village of Pinckney establishing a wellhead protection program to help protect our source water from potential sources of groundwater contamination. If you would like to know more about the re p o rt please contact David Marshall at the Department of Public Works at 1598 Paterson Lake Road, or call 734-878-0666, or email us a t dpw@villageofpinckney.org. • Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that w a te r poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the ERA’S Safe Drinking Water Hotiine (800-426-4791). • Vuinerabiiity of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking w a te r than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune s ystems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking w a te r from th e ir health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk o f infection by C ryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). • Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking w ater (both tap w a te r and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As w a te r travels over the surface of the land o r through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence o f animals or from human activity. • Contaminants that may be present in source water include: T Microbial contaminants, sqch as v iruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. T Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring o r result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining o r farming. T Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses. T Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring o r be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. T Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public w ater systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water w hich provide the same protection for public health. Water Quality Data The table below lists all the drinking w a te r contaminants that we detected during the 2005 ca le n da r year. The presence of these contaminants in the w a te r does not necessarily indicate that the w ater poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done Ja n u a ry 1 - D ecember 31, 2005. The State allows us to monitor fo r certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to va ry s ignificantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the w a te r quality, but some are more than one year old. Terms and abbreviations used below: • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG1: The level of a contaminant in drinking w a te r below which there is no known o r expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin o f safety. • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level o f a contam inant th a t is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDLI: means the highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence th a t addition o f a disinfectant is neces sary for control of microbial contaminants. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG1: means the level o f a drinking w a te r disinfectant below which. T here is no know o r expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits o f the use of disin fectants to control microbial contaminants. • N/A: Not applicable ND: not detectable at testing limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter pCi/l: pic ocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). • Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers tre a tm e n t o r other requirements th a t a water system must follow. Regulated Contaminant MCL MCLG Highest Level Detected Range Sample Date Violation Yes / No Typical Source of Contaminant Arsenic*(ppb) 10 0 9 « 8 to 11 2005 No Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.09 N/A 2003 No Discharge o f drilling wastes; Discharge of metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Fluoride(ppm) 4 4 0.33 N/A 2005 No Erosion o f natural deposits. D ischarge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. TTHM - Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) 80 N/A 7.0 N/A 2005 No Byproduct o f drinking water disinfection HAAS Haloacetic Acids (ppb) 60 N/A 2 N/A 2005 No Byproduct of drinking water disinfection Chlorine (ppm) M R D L 4 M R D L G 4 0.30 .3to 0.1 2005 No Water additive used to control microbes Regulated Contaminant Alpha emitters (pCi/L) 15 0 0 N/A 2003 No Erosion of natural deposits Combined radium (pCi/L) 5 0 1 N/A 2003 No Erosion of natural deposits Special Monitoring and Unregulated Contaminant ** Average Level Detected Range Sample Date Typical Source of Contaminant Sodium (ppm) 14 N/A 2005 Erosion of natural deposits Contaminant Subject to AL Action Level 90% of samples < this Level Sample Date Number of Sample above AL Typical Source of Contaminant Lead (ppb) 15 0.0 ppb N/A 2005 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Copper (ppm) 1.3 0.15 ppm N/A 2005 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from w ood preservatives * These arsenic values are effective January 23, 2006. Until then, the MCL is 50 ppb and there is no MCLG. **Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and w hether it needs to regulate those contaminants. Microbial Contaminants MCL MCLG Number* Detected Violation Yes/No Typical Source of Contaminant Total Conform Bacteria 1 positive monthly sample (5% of monthly samples positive) 0 0 No Naturally present in the environment Fecal Conform and E. coli Routine and repeat sample total conform positive, and one is also fecal or E. coli positive 0 0 No Human and animal fecal waste While yo u r drinking water meets ERA’S standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. ERA’S s tandard balances the current understanding of a rse n ic ’s possible health effects agains t the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects o f low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and c irculatory problems. Conform are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements: The State and EPA require us to te s t our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2005. We will update this report annually and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they happen. Copies are available at the V illage Office at 220 South Howell, and at 1598 Patterson Lake Road at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This report will not be sent to you. We invite public participation in decisions th a t affect drinking water quality. You can attend Village regular s cheduled council meeting, on the second and fourth Monday of the month, at 7:30 p.m. at 220 South Howell. For more information about your water, or the contents of this report, contac t David Marshall at 734-878-0666 or at dpw@villageofpinckney .org. For more information about safe drinking water, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection A genc y at www.epa.aov/safewater/. 0339651 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 6 A7 Livingston County p ro p e rty sales Property sold recently throughout the county: Wr The Livingston Community News 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 listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) ihdicates a multiple-parcel sale. 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Si# * THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 6 Share your feature news at (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B4 L I V I N G S T O N RICK FITZGERALD T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n it y N ew s It's not easy to stay fit Those before-and-after photos are hard to resist. Sharon lost 35 pounds in just eight weeks! Peter’s waist shrunk four inches in just 12 weeks! The “Biggest Losers” are transformed from hulks to hunks before our very eyes. ‘Tis the season of weight loss and there is no shortage of “miracle” programs that promise to help us drop pounds. As tempting as they all sound, deep inside we all know there’s only one program that works over the long haul: Diet and exercise. And I don’t mean picking the latest miracle diet and then hiring a personal trainer. Fad diets are never the answer and most of us don’t have the means to hire someone to keep us on a fitness regimen. The real answer is to eat reasonable portions of low-fat, nutritious foods and to find a fitness routine that works - consistently. How can something that soun^ so simple be so hard to do? Staying fit is a struggle. We’re cramming more into each day and often the things that matter most - a balanced meal, time to unwind with a run or a workout at the gym - fall off the to-do list. I know this is something I struggle with every day. Should I run before work or after? It can change by the day. And while I’m mainly a runner. I’ve tried to do a little weight training, take a pilates class and spend more time on my bike once the weather breaks in the spring. Eating right isn’t the hard part at our house - my wife is a registered dietitian - but eating less is a struggle. I love to eat and that means I always want more of the dishes I like the most. But, like most American these days, I still eat more calories than I really need. Do that too often in combination with skipping a workout or two and all of a sudden I’m putting on extra pounds. It’s to u ^ to do the right things - consistently - when it comes to diet and exercise. That’s why we’re publishing a Healthy Living spe c if section as part of this week’s paper. The section contains stories about the importance of breakfast and massage; about fitness program for kids and the growing popularity of pilates. We hope you’ll find a stoiy or an ad from a local merchant that you’ll find helpful. We all need a little help this time of year getting back on the right track for living a healthy lifestyle. By the numbers... From the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: ■ 60 - The number of minutes of physical activity that children and teens need each day to stay healthy. ■ 40 - The percentage of American adults who report they are not active at all. ■ 30 - The number of minutes of physical activity that adults need at least five days a week to remain healthy. ■ 25 - The percentage of U.S. children who spend four hours or more each day vratching television. ■ 25 - the percentage of U.S. high school students wiio regularly engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 days a week. ■ 16 - The percentage of children and teens, age 6-19, considered overweight from 1999-2002. That’s three times the proportion that was overweight in 1980. ■ 10 - The percentage of children, ages 2-5, considered overweight. That’s double the percentage in 1080. ■ 7 - The percentage of middle schools that require daily physical activity for students. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached by e-mail a t rfitzgerald@livingstoncommunityne ws.com or by calling (810) 844-2004. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Angela Tiano of Green Oak Township shops at Taorello's Marketplace in Brighton for fresh produce for her spaghetti sauce. She also likes the meats and desserts at the store. T a o r e l l o ' s f o r s p e c i a l t i e s Brighton market fills a niche for picky shoppers RETAIL REPORT BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Livingston County shoppers seeMng a particular British tea, a unique German cookie, or a truffle from France, can look to a Brighton specialty market for an assortment of groceries, both gourmet and international, where there is a good chance of finding that special item. And if it’s not on the shelves, the staff at Taorello’s Marketplace in Brighton will do its best to track down the item and order it. Taorello’s has become a destination for shoppers looking for something special during the six years that it has been in Brighton. It is owned by Raad Kello who combined his last name with that of his former partner’s to create the Taorello name. In the beginning, Kello said he sought out the perfect location for the market he wanted to operate. “The demographics and location in a growing city like Brighton seemed like a good fit,” says Kello. He says that after the first year in its East Grand River Avenue location (a former Kroger store), business increased by 17 percent and has continued to grow by 4 percent every year. The 17,000-square-foot store has 50 employees, both full and part-time. Linda Gobler, president of the Michigan Grocers Association, a statewide JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Employee Jessica Beyer of Ann Arbor fills up the new refrigerated olive bar located in the deli area.The store is known for its many specialty items and ability to fill customers' orders. Taorello^ Marketplace ■ Where: 1007 Grand River Ave., Brighton ■ When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday- Saturday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. ■ Details: (810) 225-8900 or on the Web at www.taorellos.com JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Taorello's Marketplace in Brighton just celebrated its sixth anniversary. nonprofit organization representing food retailers and suppliers, says that it’s not unusual for stores like Taorello’s to be successful. “A lot of the independents are doing well and at least holding their own because they found ways to compete with giant chain stores with customer service, specialized food products, and responding to the customer in general.” With the exception of a four-year stint in the restaurant business, Kello has always worked in the grocery business. “I had conventional supermarkets in Detroit, but Taorello’s is not a conventional market,” says Kello. “We have hard-to-find products like the kind they use on the cooking shows on TV” Kello wears dozens of hats every day.During the busy holiday season, he spent the better part of one day repairing his lobster tank in the back of the store. His daughters, Danielle and Michelle, work at the store along with his wife, Diane, who makes gift baskets during the holidays. Julie Jordan, events coordinator and one of the store’s managers, says the store has expanded since it first SEE RETAIL, 82 Schools going in circles pays off S u s p e n s i o n d e c l in e a f t e r ' r e s t o r a t iv e p r a c t i c e s 'a r e in s t i t u t e d BY CASEY HANS N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r Fewer students are being suspended in South Lyon Community Schools, a feat that officials credit to an alternative behavior program that is being tried in at least two buildings. Whitmore Lake Public Schools also has bought into the program. Superintendent Scott Menzel said there has been a noticeable decrease in behavior problems and suspensions at all levels. Called “restorative practices,” the concept allows students to work out differences using mediation, done either in a formal setting or in a discussion “circle.” During these se ssions, which take about one hour, offenders of such misdeeds as bullying and verbal abuse sit with fellow students they have hurt and agree on how to handle the situation. Locally, the program is being launched by Bill Sower, a Green Oak Township resident, former W.J. Maxey Boys "lYaining School teacher and owner of Safe Successful Schools LLC. Sower said districts can have an impact by changing the way their schools react to bad behavior and disrespect. “What we want to do is impact the whole culture of the school,” he said. “We don’t have to settle for a school culture of disrespect.” After three years in a restorative practices trial. South Lyon has substantially decreased both in-school and out-of-school suspensions, even as student populations are increasing, officials said. The western O ^ an d County district also serves a portion of Green Oak Township. The middle school went from SEE CIRCLES, 82 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Bill Sower, center, interim principal at Whitmore Lake Elementary School and a school consultant, works with teaching staff on conflict resolution ideas. From left, Dave Northop, Sower and Paula Truhn talk about how to approach kids who cause trouble and bully other students. B2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 WSSMf RETAIL FROM B1 Taorello's caters to the unique tastes of its customers opened in 1999. “Our wine department expanded earlier this year, our gourmet catering department has expanded, and our lines of organic products like antibioticfree meats are also growing,” she explains. Kello says the staff keeps adding more healthy choices, including organic meats, milks and cheeses, and they are thinking about creating a natural juice bar. Jordan says the wine department is a big draw, and customers like having the expertise of Donna Diederich and Susan Cosenza, who are both wine consultants. Another big draw is the produce department. Jordan says that the market gets its fruits and vegetables daily at the produce terminal in Detroit. “It’s good, high-quality produce,” says customer Beverly Runyon from Brighton Township. “We come here just for the vegetables and meats,” says her husband Wally Runyon. Angela Tiano from Green Oak Township, who was buying fresh ingredients for her homemade spaghetti sauce, says, “All their produce is good here. Their meat department is good, too, and they have great desserts.” Cb-manager Tom Wagner says the market gets a lot of returning customers who come from all over Livingston County and beyond. “We have customers from Fowlerville, South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Fenton and Ann Arbor,” says Wagner. “If we don’t have what a customer is looking for, we’ll special order it. Customer service is very important to us, and we’ll call distributors around the country to find special- order items like baking JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Deli counter worker Carol Schreiber hands Betty J. Ronewicz, a regular shopper at Taorello's, some lunch meat. Ronewicz says she enjoys the store's friendly atmosphere and its variety of foods. products, Asian sauces and gluten-free products.” Betty J. Ronewicz from Genoa Township shops at Taorello’s almost every day. “It’s a jewel,” says Ronewicz. “It’s different. They don’t have run-of-the-mill things, and the people that work here are so friendly. I’ve tried almost everything in the store.” Taorello’s prides itself on its international selection of groceries. Bernie Hives, who is originally from England, does most of the store’s buying. He says he attends trade shows, including one coming up later this month in Chicago, to get ideas. “A lot of what I buy is what customers ask for,” says Hives. “They may have something when they go on vacation and want to be able to buy it here. One lady came back from Italy with a list of items, which we already had in stock here. We sell products from many countries including Italy, Germany, France and England. We have cheeses from those countries, sweets and baking ingredients.” Taorello’s recently added a refrigerated olive bar and also has a soup and salad bar, freshly made sandwiches and uniquely prepared entrees such as pork chops with peaches, Japanese style T e r iy^ salmon, and Caribbean grilled chicken. Taorello’s has a bakery as well that provides the store’s its own pies. For Kelly Tratech and her son, Lucas, a visit to Taorello’s is a treat. “We drive from South Lyon to come here for the honey-baked ham, the organic foods, the specialty baskets and the wine,” says 'R’atech. “I like to try new things,” says Lucas. Taorello’s offers plenty of samples and also has its own fish department and delicatessen. Lisa Carotin can be reached a t Icarolin@livingstoncommunitynew5 .com o r a t (810) 844-2010. RETAIL BRIEFS Candy Bouquet franchise opens A former owner of Spags in downtown Howell has opened a Candy Bouquet franchise serving the Howell and Brighton areas. Kathy Alward is now designing gifts and baskets using specialty chocolate and candy confections from her home in Marion Township. The finished products are similar in looks to floral arrangements - except with candy. The franchise is part of a Little Rock, Ark.-based company that started in 1979 and now has more than 800 franchise e s across the country and in 40 countries around the world. She said she ’s able to customize gifts to whatever customers want. “I had one who loved peanut butter, and I was able to put a lot of peanut butter candies in that,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s a real quality product. The candies are very good.” Alward said business already is picking up from word of mouth, which begs the question: How does she keep from eating the profits? “Lots of willpower,” she said. “It’s hard. What I’m not using, I keep locked up.” Candy Bouquet can ship anywhere and delivers within Livingston County. Prices range from $9 up, usually about $35, plus shipping for an average-sized arrangement. Alward co-owned Spags with a partner until they sold it to Dan Johnson in 2001. Address: 205 Mason Road, M a r io n Township " Phone: (517) 552-2717. H o urs : C a ll a n y tim e o r v is it o n lin e a t w ww.l365.candybouquet. com Curves of Fowlerville grand opening Jan. 23 The grand opening at Curves of Fowlerville, now under new ownership, is scheduled for Jan. 23-24. Darcy Honaker, who recently purchased the franchise, has a staff of three trained fitness technicians at the center, located on Grand River Avenue next to the Fowlerville Pharmacy. “We’re excited to be a part of the Fowlerville community,” said Honaker. Curves offers 30-minute fitne ss solutions with a weight program that helps break the weight gain cycle, Honaker said. The workout allows women of all ages and fitness levels to perform all five of the components of a complete fitn e ss program, combining strength and cardiovascular training through hydraulic resistance. Curves, the world’s largest fitness center franchise, has more than 4 million members at more than 9,000 locations. Curves fitness centers recently collected $3 million in donations from its members toward Gulf Coast hurricane relief, which was presented to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Curves of Fowlerville received $886 in donations, which was contributed to the total amount. Address: 125 E. G ra n d R iv e r Ave. in F ow le rv ille Phone: (517) 223-8480 H o u rs : 7 a .m .-l p.m. a n d 2:30- 8 p.m. M o n d a y a n d Wednesd a y ; 8 a .m .-l p.m. a n d 2:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, T h u rsd a y a n d F r id a y ; 8-noon S a tu rd a y C O M M U N IT Y S C R A P B O O K Tourney winners DCI Aerotech won the Southeast Livingston County Recreation Authority's adult basketball tournament in late December, beating Champs Pub, 52-50, in overtime on a 3-point shot by Derek Fillmore with two seconds left. The DCI players, from left, are Griffin Brown, Jayme Evans, Bruce Nichols, Noah Maurer (on stage), John Heys (on floor), Jerry Evans (hands on knees), Derek Fillmore (holding the bali) and Bill Shortt. COURTESY, CHERYL MUDD.SELCRA Santa's helper Pookie is a 9-monthold sheltie that loves to pose for pictures, says owner Gail Haskell. In this hoiiday photo, Pookie is seen with a couple of seasonal friends. COURTESY,GAIL HASKELL Three-peat performance The Brighton Eclipse U-15 soccer team three-peated as champions of the Western Suburban Soccer League. In back, from left, are coach Ron Craddock, Lizzi Mathison, Clare Eagle, Anna Smith, Leann Gaviglio^ Ali Casemore^ Kelly Achincv Shelby Lewis and coach Elk Lewis. In front from left; are Katie Pric^ Sarah Craddock, Laura Blaser, Hannah Gaffney, Nicole Mulvihill, Jackie Latham and Aiyssa Dimoff. Not pictured are Natalie Parker and Susan Larson. CIRCLES FROM B1 Menzel: Balance is critical 1,187 suspensions in 2002-03 to 381 in 2004-05 and Principal Dave Phillips said that, to date, it appears that numbers will decrease further for the current year. “The trend is continuing,” he said. “It really impacted the culture of our building and the incidents of destructive behaviors have decreased tremendously. The whole idea is a systemic look at the school. It seems to be paying off for us.” Phillips said the concept is used for problems in the classroom, on buses, in the lunchroom and even in the community when troubles spill over into the schools. “It makes a big difference in the culture of my building,” he added. Sower said his approach is threefold: addressing academic deficits, specifically helping students struggling with reading; identifying students with behavior problems who are disruptive; and use the restorative practices method to build a sense of respect in the building. W hitmore Lake’s Menzel supports the effort. “Traditional punishment doesn’t really get to the point of achieving anything,” he said. Restoring the balance in school is critical, he said. “That’s the kind of world we should live in. Overall, people have left most of these s e ssions feeling like they’re accomplishing something.” Sower was a special education teacher at Whitmore Lake Middle School after leaving Maxey, then went out on his own to train others in the concept. He now works with districts that want to reduce student suspensions and create a culture of respect. He is working this month as an interim elementary principal in Whitmore Lake and training staff in the concept. Menzel said the program also has been effective at the middle schools and high schools. In South Lyon, students at Centennial Middle School and Salem Elementary School and now at Kent Lake Elementary School currently have the benefit of the program, which is run by Debbie Little, the district’s restorative practices facilitator. Little used to run the middle school in-school suspension room. Today, she’s either in a formal conference with par- Restorative practices ■ What: A concept being tried by some school districts that encourages students to meet face-toface and work out their problems. Those who use it say it reduces student suspensions by getting to the root of the problem and addressing the needs of victims of such behavior as bullying or verbal assault. It also reportedly changes the culture of respect in schools. ■ Details: Visit the International Institute for Restorative Practices at www.iirp.org or contact Bill Sower at Safe Successful Schools at (248) 225-4399; email him at billsower@cablespeed.com ents and students or in a “circle” where students talk their problems through. “It’s kids taking responsibility for their actions,” she said. “And seeing how their actions affect others.” Little said those involved do a written contract and she follows up in a few days to see how things are working out. “In-school suspensions don’t do anything,” she added. “They create s sub-culture. We need to take every opportunity we can to teach kids.” Phillips stressed that the district does not take a soft approach. “We have a code of conduct and we enforce it,” he said. But with the new system, the need for such enforcement is declining. Sower said making students accountable can often be a more effective punishment than sending them home or taking other punitive measures. “I know from working with juvenile offenders that many would rather take the punishment than face the people they’ve hurt,” he said. “They don’t really understand that their behavior has hurt other human beings. “I’m talking about taking care of the needs of victims. Their needs aren’t being addressed.” Casey Hans can be reached a t chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2005. Weber's Restaurant Sunday Brunch Buffet 9:30 a.m.-l :00 p.m. Adults $9.25, Children $4.95 Freshly made Quiche of the Day, Hand carved meat, Cheese Blintz with Fruit Topping, Beef Tips, fresh-baked Danish, Made to order waffles, and much more. 3050 Jackson Rd. • (734)665-3636 Four Points Sheraton Ann Arbor Michael’s Chop House 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Adults $15.95, Seniors $13.95 • Kids 3-10 yrs. $8.95. 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Grand River, Brighton > 8 1 0 .2 2 7 .5 2 3 0 www.rollerama2.coin THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 K B3 S e n i o r c e n t e r s e e k i n g f u n d s D i r e c t o r m a k e s r o u n d s o f lo c a l g o v e r n m e n t s t o r e q u e s t t h e i r h e lp BY LISA CAROLIN ANDTOMTOLEN News S ta f f Reporters Nancy Hall, director of the Brighton Senior Center, is on a mission. “My job is to worry about our budget and advocate for the seniors,” says Hall. “We are asking for township and city support. We would like to come up with $15,000-$18,000.1 have such a concern about this community not getting the picture of the challenges facing the Brighton Senior Center.” Hall says there isn’t enough room at the senior center for the nearly 400 members who come at various times for activities that range from crafts and music to card games and birthday parties. Hall says the senior population of the Brighton area is increasing as more seniors move in than move out, and more people are retiring early and coming to the center. The Brighton Senior Center is located at the Miller Early Childhood Center, which also houses all of the Britton school district’s kindergarten classes as well as the Tot Spot child care program. The center pays 15 percent of its budget, about $15,000, to Brighton Community Education to use the space. Community Education Director Anne Rennie along with Hall have been attending local township meetings seeking financial support for the senior center. At a recent Green Oak Township Board of Trustees meeting. Hall gave an overview of the center’s functions and activities and asked the Green Oak Township Board to consider an annual appropriation. Hall said that with the loss of grant funds and cutbacks from other funding sources, the center is operating at a deficit of $57,000 for the 2005-06 budget year. She asked the board for a contribution of $3,600, based on her data which shows that 20 percent of the center’s members live in Green Oak 'Township. Hall also has appeared before the Genoa Township Board asking for an appropriation based on center usage by its residents. Genoa Township, like Green Oak Township, has not yet made a decision on her request. Hall will be on the agenda of future meetings of the Brighton City Council and Br itton Township board. At the public comments portion of the Green Oak meeting, Brighton Board of Education 'Rustee Miles Vieau, speaking as a private citizen, took exception with Hall’s remarks, saying that when Proposal A was passed by Michigan voters, it froze funding at the level at which it stood under the old funding formula. At the time, the Brighton Area School District was levying a millage in FILE: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Brighton Senior Center Director Nancy Hall is making the rounds of area governmental units, seeking additional funding to keep programs going. Activities include crafts, speakers, music and other special events. Earlier this fall, Marjorie Roszel of Hamburg Township was serving cake to seniors at the center. which - according to Vieau - funding already was marked for the Southeast Livingston County Recreation Authority (SELCRA), the senior center and Brighton Community Education, through which the senior program operates. “As a taxpayer, I have paid to support these three entities,” said Vieau, a Green Oak Township resident. Vieau said the school district, and not other local governments, has the responsibiUty of funding the senior program. “There was funding for Community Education, SELCRA and the seniors,” he said. “I don’t think it’s your responsibility as a municipality to support them financially when your taxes have supported them all these years,” he told the board. Cindy Cvengros, president of the Brighton school board, said Vieau was expressing his own opinion, not that of the school board. “When the school district has money problems, they reach out to the community for support and raise taxes or have a rnillage,” VOLUNTEERS This listing o f volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. DRIVER FOR SENIOR CENTER The Fowlerville Senior Center is looking for a volunteer in the Fowierville area to pick up and drop off one of their members at the Senior Center one day a week in the morning. Details: (517) 223-3929 or e-mail or seniorsfvl@netzero.com. OFFICE HELP Work Skills Corp. in Brighton is looking for a volunteer to help with filing, copying, (applications, tax papers, orientations, job descriptions etc), sorting of resumes, folding brochures, assisting with preparing collateral material, and preparing outgoing mailings. Details: (810) 227-4868, ext. 127, or e-mail janetl@wskills.com. CREATE RESOURCE LIST The Key Development Center has a one-time volunteer opportunity at their office in Brighton.The work should take about 6 hours total.The goal is to create a resource list. Details: (810) 229-8192 or e-mail aking@tln.lib.mi.us. SWIMMING PROGRAM St. George Special Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their swimming program at Brighton High School pool on Saturdays, 2:45 p.m.to 4:15 p.m. The swimming program starts on Jan. 21 and runs for 8 weeks. Details: (810) 229-6661, ext. 106, or e-mail dmosey@yahoo.com. WILDLIFE INFIRMARY The Howell Nature Center is looking for volunteers to serve as wildlife infirmary assistants on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Details: (517) 546-0249, or e-mail faithk@howellnaturecenter.org. RELAY FOR LIFE SUPPORT The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the 2006 Relay for Life events in Livingston County as a committee member, recruiter or a team captain. Details: (810) 225-8590 or e-mail laura.seyfried@cancer.org. WINTER CHORES Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is looking for individual volunteers and groups to assist elderly residents with late fall and winter chores, including house cleaning, home maintenance, yard cleanup and snow shoveling. Details: (517) 546-8500, or e-mail beverlym@olhsa.org. HELP FOR FOOD PANTRY The Shared Harvest Pantry, an emergency food program located inside Gleaners Community Food Bank, is looking for volunteers to answer phones, stock shelves, pack bags, and assist local needy families with emergency food. Details: (517) 548-3710 or e-mail jaharris@comcast.net. GIRL SCOUT MENTORS The Girl Scouts of the Huron ACHIEVERS Bowen receives service award Peter Bowen of Howell has received the Community Service Award from the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association on Jan. 12. Bowen received the award at the group’s annual awards ceremony at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing. The group is a statewide association of parks and recreation professionals and agencies based in Lansing. He was nominated by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation and received the MRPA award for his work on the annual Melon Run, Howell Independence Aquathon, Youth Assets and Howell Rotary Club. Only 40 winners were chosen from throughout Michigan. David Moran earns 3.8 GPA David Moran, son of Lori Moran of Brighton Township, received a 3.8 GPA from Lee University of Cleveland, Tenn. He has a dean’s scholarship and is studying music. Zoning board position is filled William Flattery has been appointed to fill a term on the Howell Zoning Board of Appeals, expiring April 30, 2006. Flattery has lived in the city for one year and is a resident of Victoria Park. A retired banker, he previously served on and chaired the Housing Commission for the city of Farmington Hills to develop a senior housing project. He also served on the Brighton Board of Review. He replaces Richard Renaud who resigned his post. New membership director at chamber The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has named KimEsper as membership director. Esper, formerly the chamber’s account executive in charge of advertising and memberslup sales, has been with the chamber since 1995 and has served a variety of functions for the organization. Esper’s responsMties will include membership sales and retention, member benefits and the chamber’s gift certificate program. In addition to other chamber programs and events, she manages the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Drug-Free Workplace program and Sie Taste of Livingston County event held every year during the Livingston County Home Show. Esper also will coordinate the upcoming 2006 Livingston County Salaiy, Wage and Benefits Survey conducted as a cooperative effort of the American Society of Employers, the Livingston Valley Council is looking for mentors in Livingston County to lead a workshop or teach girls a skill or hobby. Details: (800) 497- 2688, or e-mail council@gshvc.org. PET CARE The Humane Society of Livingston County at 2464 Dorr Road offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including customer service, office support, animal socializer, training and walking dogs, planning and running events, and general cleaning help. Details: (517) 552-8050, or e-mail kathryn@humanelivingston. 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. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@chartermi.net. 4------------------ Manufacturers Network of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Council of Livingston County and Michigan Works! Livingston Service Center. To reach Esper, call the chamber at (517) 546-3920 or contact her at kesper@howell.org. Mortgage loan officer is named Robert W Shepard II has joined Republic Bank as a mortgage loan officer. Republic Bancorp. Inc. in Brighton has announced. Shepard has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University and has more than eight years of mortgage banking experience. 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, M l 48116. Fax to (810) 844-2040or e-mail to news@livingstoncommunitynews.com W fc B F I • E V E MAI ! N r 0 D A Y ' i. C 0 M i’ f i i I I V E F N V ! 9 U N M f N I, P U h A P A I \ F C P u n it G l S H QUID BE CO « F R r. H E N C: i v I ANO f \i A I .f. N G N 1; Cranbrook S:hool Announces Ann Arbor Area Crane S c , . 0 I J i r s h i p s /Vtlmissioit * liilorinutioii Reception and Scliolai>liip Testing Sunday, .lanuary 22, 2006 1:00 p.fn, - 4.00 p.m (1:00 p ,Ti. Presentation -1:30 p in Testing) The Michigan League - Vandenberg Room 911 N. 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St. Charles said the board would take the request under consideration. Annual membership at the Brighton Senior Center is $28, and $38 for those who live outside the school district. “We in Brighton have to say, yes, the seniors are important,” says Hall. “We wouldn’t leave our kids home unattended. Why do we think that is OK for our seniors? These folks have a lot of living left to do. They just want to know that they have a place to go to have fun and socialize for a reasonable price.” T H E S A L E E V E N T O F T H E S E A S O N W O M E N ’S E U R O P E A N & A M E R IC A N D E S IG N E R C L O T H IN G C O L L E C T IO N S A C C E S S O R I E S & S H O E S T H E S A L E A T T E N D E R 2 7 1 W E S T M A P L E D O W N T O W N B IR M IN G H A M 2 4 8 .2 5 8 .0 2 1 2 SUNDAY 1 2 - 5 M O NDA Y-SATURD AY 1 0 - 6 THURSDAY E V EN ING S ’T IL 9 Options and Adult High School You can still graduate with your cla&&! -O R - Earn your high school diploma o r your ged! Howell Community Education offers high school completion classes through the Options Program. The Classes are self-paced and supervised by a certified instructor. Enroll Now! Call 517-548-6236. Options Program • Transfer 1/2 credit for ^ each class completed to Howell High. • Meet State curriculum standards and benchmarks. • Earned with faculty assistance. • Can be earned in as little as five weeks: other students may want to take more time. • Up to 6 classes with HPS may be taken free of charge. • Cost is $275 per class it student is already enrolled in six classes. Classes Available include; • Computers • English 1 -4 • Spanish • Many Math and Science courses • Nova Net web-based courses • Many Electives and More! Adult High School; r • Adults age 20 and over can earn a high school diploma in as little as a year through the Adult Accelerated Program! • Earn high school diploma through the 18 Credit Program! • GED classes and testing offered! Testing fees for GED are reduced by taking the FREE class! • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes available. • All Classes are Free! 5-’'^ Classes available Monday-Thursday between 2:30 and 1 0 :0 0 pm Call for more information; 517-548-6236 Enroll now in our Options o r Adult High School Programs and accomplish your goals! Now Enrolling for Winter Semester; 517-548-6236 We are a s c h o o l o f c h o ic e fo r grades 9-12 Visit our website @ wvi/w.howetischoots.com At HowefI Public Schools we commit all our energy and resources in support of our students while they’re with us, so that they will shine in the world when they leave us. 03393107 D o y o u h a v e a n y i d e a s f o r g o o d n e w s s t o r i e s ? C a l l u s a t C 8 1 0 1 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 . s THE LIVINGSTON » C O I V I I V I U I V I T Y N E W S 4 2 0 W. M ain S tr e e t, Brig h to n T e le p h o n e : (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 B 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 C O M M U N IT Y C A L E N D A R TODAY 2 0 2 1 WARD'S DISTRICT HOURS 11 a.m.-noon. Colorado Coffee, '4140 E. Grand River Avenue, -Genoa Township and again 1-2 p.m. at Bagels & Bites, 5757 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton. House Majority Floor Leader • Chris Ward w ill meet w ith area .residents. Details: (800) 295-0066 ■or (517) 373-1784 ore -m ail chrisward@house.mi.gov. USED BOOK SALE ■Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie ' Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., ' Howell. Details: (51 7) 546-0720. I E-MAIL BASICS 11-3 p.m. Hamburg Township • Library, 10411 Merrill Road, (Hamburg.This course is [designed for those w ith basic ■ knowledge o f the Internet, but ! little to no experience w ith ei mail. Pre-registration required. [Details: (810) 231-1771. i [FIRESIDE STORIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE |1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. SUNDAY HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12- week support group for women -survivors o f sexual assault. (.Details: (517) 548-4228. A/so Wednesdays a t 6 p.m. I SCHOOL'S OUT EVENT (>3-4 p.m. Brighton District .Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Hang out at the library. Grades 6 and up. Details: (810) <■229-6571 ext. 213. FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224,8891 Spicer Road, , Hamburg Twp. Details: (517) 749- 5580, SATURDAY 2 2 PHOTO WORKSHOP Noon. Howell Conference & Nature Center. 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell. Slide presentation, hot lunch and photo shoot o f live birds o f prey in a natural setting. Pre-registration required. Cost: $50 for HCNC members, $60 non-members. Details: (517) 546-0249. NATURALIST TRAVELS 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark near Brighton.Topic is Pacific trails. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. COUNTRY BREAKFAST 5-8 p.m. Pinckney Memorial Post #419, American Legion, at the post hall, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children 9 and under. Details: (734) 878-6633. MONDAY HOWELL ROTARY Noon. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 622 Byron Road, Community Room, Howell. Luncheon meetings with notable speakers, fellowship and civic leadership. Visitors welcome. Meets Mondays. Details: (517) 545- 0500. LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. This support group helps survivors learn to process the ir experience when living with v iolence. Details: (810) 227-7100. Also Thursdays at 10 a.m. PINCKNEY PLAYERS AUDITIONS 6:30 p.m. Hamburg Elementary School, 10564 Learning Lane (off M-36), Hamburg. A uditions for children and teens ages 8 and above for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Details: (810) 599-4624, (810) 220-9332 or www.geocities.com/pinckney_pl ayers/. Also Jan. 24 a t 6:30 p .m. DIVORCE CARE SEMINAR 7-9 p.m. Peoples Church of Pinckney, 425 W. Unadilla St., Pinckney. Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Details: (734) 878-3407. SUPPORT GROUP 7-8:30 p.m. Brighton District Library (conference room), 100 Library Road, Brighton. Sponsored by Asperger's Parent Support Group (middle, high school). Details: (810) 231-0423 or ymsells@yahoo.com. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY 7:30 p.m. Village of Pinckney, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Village Council Meeting. Details: (734) 878-6206. TUESDAY 2 4 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Feb. 2, 5:45 p.m. Annual Meeting, 6 p.m. Cocktail Hour, 7:15 Dinner. Crystal Gardens, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Please jo in us for the Howell Area Chamber o f Commerce 49th Annual Dinner & Citizen o f the Year Presentation. Reservations requested by Jan. 25. Cost: $52 per person or $400 reserved table o f 8. Details: (517) 546-3920. BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Delphi, 12501 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Details: (517) 546-0326. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. W ildlife Conservation Club, 6060 M-36, Hamburg. Details: (517) 546-0326. ONE STROKE PAINTING 2:30-4 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Learn one-stroke painting techniques. All material is provided for an $8 fee. Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required. Details: (734) 878-3888. CLAUDEL AND RODIN 7 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Speaker from the Detroit Institute o f Arts w ill present a slide show lecture about these famous artists. Registration required. Details: (810) 632-5200. LONG-TERM CARE WORKSHOP 7:30 p.m. Meabon Room, Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Become better educated about long-term care and learn whether long-term insurance is rig h t for you. Details: (517) 546- 0720, ext. 106, WEDNESDAY ' 1 c Z J STORYTIME 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Roa4 Hamburg. For children ages 3-5. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 231-1771. Also Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE Noon-6 p.m. American Red Cross, 1372 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: (517) 546-0326. LUNCH AND LEARN 12:30-2 p.m. Independence Village o f Brighton, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton. Samaritan Care Hospice presents "Compassion and Caring Towards One Another." Details: (810) 227- 7666. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12- week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: (517) 548-4228. Also Fridays a t 9:30 a.m. PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP 7 p.m. Brighton Independence Village, 7700 Nemco Way, Brighton.The Livingston County Photographers Group is a camera club for photography en thusiasts from beginner to professional and everything in between.Tonight's assignment: "Children" Details: (734) 878- 6162. THURSDAY 2 6 LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 10 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process th e ir experience when living w ith violence. Details: (810) 227-7100. A/so Mondays a t 6 p.m. STORY TIME 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. White as snow story time fun. Ages 5-7. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 229- 6571 ext. 223. E-MAIL BASICS 6-7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg.This course is designed fo r those w ith basic knowledge o f the Internet, but little to no experience w ith email. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 231-1771. TWEEN LOOM KNITTING 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Ages 9 and up are invited to learn how to knit on a loom or knitting board. Bring your own yarn. A crochet hook is helpful as well. Cost: $8 (material cost). Details: (734) 878-3888. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD 6:30-7:30 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Plan programs like open mike nights, pizza tasteoffs, etc. Grades 6 and up. Details: (810) 229-6571 ext. 213. PROGRESSIVE BINGO 6:30-10 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224,8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Twp. Details: (517) 749-5580. CINEMA NIGHT 7 p.m. Pinckney Community Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. "Shattered Glass" rated PG-13 will be shown. Details: (734) 878-3888. IN BRIEF Play auditions open to youngsters Auditions for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the next Junior Pinckney Players production, will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23-24 at Hamburg Elementary School, 10564 Learning Lane, Hamburg Township. Parts are open to children ages 8 and up and roles are available for 30-40 youngsters and teenagers. For the audition, actors should come prepared to recite a nursery rhyme, poem or monologue or read from a script. Callbacks are 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Performances are May 5-7 at the Jane Tasch Theatre, on M- 36 between Navigator and Pathfinder schools. The show will be produced by Jeff Boyer and directed by Stephanie Heslip and Ann Langford. For more information, call (810) 599-4624, (810) 231-8388, (810) 220-9332 or visit the Web at www.geocities.com/pinckney_pl ayers. 'An Inspector Calls' to be played The Community Theatre of Howell presents the J.B. Priestley thriller “An Inspector Calls” at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3, 4,10 and 11, and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 12 at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell. The show is about a family in 1912 England enjoying a dinner party when they are interrupted by a persistent police inspector who changes their Uves. Tickets are on sale at Schafer’s House of Music in Howell, Maria’s School of Dance in Fowlerville, Brighton Tux Shoppe in Brighton, and through the theater box office at (517) 545-1290 or at www.cththeatre. org. Pr ic e s are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. The co st is $2 more if purchased at the door. 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Art students at the Renaissance Alternative School are painting murals on the walls of the 10 examination rooms. “We thought the patients would appreciate seeing paintings that are peaceful and calming while they’re waiting to see a doctor,” says nurse coordinator Pat Davis, who came up with the idea. “I wanted to do something uplifting with community involvement. Katie Fox, the art teacher at Renaissance, is a ball of energy, and really wanted to have this opportunity for the high school.” Davis says that the St. Joseph Mercy gift shop is supp lin g paint and other art supplies. Fox and her students began painting last week. “We have been doing mural paintings at our school and transformed the walls from dull white to fantastic, colorful, large murals,” says Fox. “That gave my students good experience, and this is a perfect opportunity for them to show off how good they are.” Fox says that they will be using vivid colors and will make the murals relaxing and stimulating at the same time. She will have as many as 10 students participating in the LISA CAROLIN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Ashley Bureau, a senior at Renaissance Alternative High Schooi, paints a murai in one of the examination rooms at the Woodiand Urgent Care Center in Genoa Township. 'W e t h o u g h t t h e p a t i e n t s w o u l d a p p r e c i a t e s e e i n g p a i n t i n g s t h a t a r e p e a c e f u l a n d c a lm i n g w h i l e t h e y ' r e w a i t i n g t o s e e a d o c t o r . ' Pat Davis, a nurse coordinator for the Woodland Urgent Care Center weekly project. Last week, students Trevor Sandusky, a sophomore, Bryan Centers, a junior, and senior Ashley Bureau began the paintings. Bureau said, “I don’t like hospitals, but we get to make it a happier place.” “It’s sweet to get out of school and do something for the public,” said Centers. “The paintings will be an escape for people. We can’t make the colors too bright in case someone’s nauseated.” Sandusky added, “I want to paint really big. I like doing backgrounds like mountains, sunsets, and trees.” Sandusky and Centers’ first painting was a silhouette of a tree while Bureau worked on a painting of flowers. “The kids get to move around and not just sit at a desk,” says Fox, who adds, “I truly have the most creative students in Livingston County.” F ox says that she hopes the project will be completed by Renaissance Alternative High School students Trevor Sandusky, a sophomore from Hamburg Township and Bryan Centers, a Junior from Brighton Township, paint a mural in one of the examination rooms at the Woodland Urgent Care Center. LISA CAROLINJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Easter. The Woodland Urgent Care Center is part of the Woodland Health Center and the St. Joseph Mercy Health System. Lisa CaroHn can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2010. Second round Quizbusters to be aired B r ig h t o n , J a c k s o n C o u n t y W e s t e r n h i g h s t o s q u a r e o f f From News s ta f f re p o rts A second round QuizBusters match between the teams from Brighton High School and Jackson County Western High School will air at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 on Lansing’s PBS television station WKAR, channel 22 on Comcast cable. QuizBusters is a weekly question- and-answer game featuring students from nearly 60 mid- Michigan high schools competing head-to-head for scholarships to Michigan State University. The match between Brighton and Jackson County Western High Schools was taped in mid-December. The match was played in the second round of competitions within the “Green Division” for larger high schools, and the winner advances to the third round of the tournament as one of the remaining 16 teams. Brighton defeated Mason High School 410-150 in the first round of competition. 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During the play. Sister goes from benevolent instructor rewarding the students for correct answers with special glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to becoming an authoritative drill sergeant. What makes the play unique is that the audience is part of the classroom and is part of Sister’s ups and downs. Mary Zentmyer will be playing the role of Sister in the Brighton production. “I love that the show is never the same twice,” says Zentmyer. “The improv element of the play keeps it fresh. I also enjoy the teaching aspect of the show, and the audiences love to participate.” The play was written in 1993 by Maripat Donovan who was the original star playing Sister. “Late Nite Catechism” not only plays in theaters, but also in parishes, hospitals and as a fundraiser. Maripat, Zentmyer and other actresses who play Sister ask the audiences to give a dollar or two at the end of each performance that goes to retired religious sisters. Donovan found out that when Social Security was implemented in the United States, the Catholic Church opted out for its religious s isters. As a result, many convents have had to go on welfare to care for their elderly and infirm nuns. Through the donations from “Late Nite Catechism,” more than $2 million has been raised for retired religious sisters, but Donovan says much more is The hit comedy by VICKI QUADE& MARIPAT DONOVAN ••GLORIOUSLY F V N N Y r - ^ ■ ^ w YT w ■m m w lUIVU*! The audience becomes the class Jan. 28 when the comedy "Late Nite Catechism" comes to the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. If you go ■ What: The comedy "Late Nite Catechism." ■ When: 7 p.m. Jan. 28 ■ Where: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road. ■ Cost: $30 ■ Details: Call (810) 299-4130 and press 0; on the Web at www.brightonareaschools.com and click on the Center for Performing Arts link. needed. “We encourage everyone to remember these women in their time of need and give generously to any order of retired religious sisters.” “Collecting for the nuns has become the best part of doing the show for me,” says Zentmyer. “It warms your heart to hear how much the people appreciate the excellent education they received from these 'I l o v e t h a t t h e s h o w i s n e v e r t h e s a m e t w i c e . T h e im p r o v e l e m e n t o f t h e p l a y k e e p s i t f r e s h . I a l s o e n j o y t h e t e a c h i n g a s p e c t o f t h e s h o w , a n d t h e a u d i e n c e s l o v e t o p a r t i c i p a t e . ' Mary Zentmyer, who plays Sister in "Late Nite Catechism." selfless, hard-working women through the years.” The play has appropriate humor for all ages and, says Patti Hamilton, cultural arts coordinator at the BCPA, tickets are selling quickly. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t Icarolin@living5toncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2010. Be a part of the Washtenaw Business Expo Don't miss this golden ^ W a s h t e n a w opportunity to showcase your products and services to the community and other area businesses. ler N ||||||U S IN ES S E x p o Reserve your booth today for the 2 0 0 6 . Washtenaw Business Expo 2006. We promise plenty of networking and lots of information exchange! 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S p o n s o r e d b y C ^ P A R T N E R S For more injbrniatim on CSl4i' innovative school programs, visit www.csaschooLcorn or call (810) 632-2200. 03390900 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 6 A th le te o f th e w e e k , C2 Running calendar, C2 Share your sports news at (810) 844-2012 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com S P O R T S ow JASON DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity N ews Road closed: More prep teams stay put One of my favorite experiences from playing high school sports is slowly disappearing - the long weekend road trip. What teenager doesn’t love a good road trip? (And I’m not talking about that movie of the same name starring Tom Greene). A trip provides the chance to escape the pressures of parents, everyday routines and homework. A fond memory of mine involves a weekend tennis tournament in Traverse City. My Port Huron Northern team didn’t win a lot of matches, but it was the activities off the court that mattered most. The conversations (maybe arguments is a better word) about sports on the long bus rides. The wrestling matches that ensued. You know, the usual boorish teenage behavior. We broke a few minor rules - and unfortunately, a mirror pla5dng basketball in a hotel room - but it all was worth the chance to come together as a team, getting to know one another just a little better. Unfortunately, the trend of long road trips is dwindling at the prep level. Rising prices for fuel and bus rentals, coupled with the shrinking athletic budgets, are starting to keep local teams within a 60-mile radius when scheduling games. Only a handful of Livingston County teams are holding onto the traditional overnight trip, mostly teams from Brighton. The Brighton boys golf team competes in the 'lYaverse City Central Invitational every August. The Bulldog girls tennis team has been a regular at the Port Huron Northern Invitational in my hometown for several years. The Hartland boys golf team traveled north twice, including a trip to Petoskey for a weekend last September. Hockey seems to be a sport geared toward promoting travel, partly because young players grow up doing it regularly. The Brighton and Howell hockey teams head to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula every January for a chance to play elite teams on cold, fast ice conditions only a frigid climate can sustain. Hartland’s team played at Traverse City Central for three days over Christmas break last December. Conversely, Pinckney and Fowlerville teams don’t enjoy getaways in any sport. Brighton hockey coach Paul Moggath says more teams should have a chance to travel. Brighton’s trip is almost entirely funded by the team’s Blue Line Hockey Club. “(Schools) should encourage things like this if they are in the business of educating kids,” he said. “It’s a great experience. It gives them a mini-look at what it would be like to be a college athlete with the pressures of travel, studies and sports.” Most road trips today come during the off-season, when athletes pay their own way to experience tougher competition. With two Division I recruits in his lineup, Pinckney cross country coach Tom Carney took Nick Katsefaras and Ian Boyle to the Footlocker Midwest regional meet in Wisconsin and an invitation- only “All-American” track meet in North Carolina a few months later. The Livingston Sting, a local girls basketball amateur athletic union program based in Howell, travels the state looking for games to prepare for national tournaments. It’s too bad fewer and fewer teen athletes will get the same experiences in today’s cost-cutting times. The memories are worth much more than the money saved. Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynew s.com o r a t (810) 844-2012. T r a i l w a r r i o r s S n ow m o b ile rs ricJe fo r Special O lym p ic s BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Avid snowmobiler Matt Schonscheck hasn’t ridden the trails yet this winter. And it’s not because of the lack of snow in the mid-winter thaw. His snowmobile has been in the shop, wounded from a 900- mile ride through northern Michigan last year. As a “Wertz Warrior” the past four years, Schonscheck’s snowmobUe has taken a beating. But he says it’s all worth it for a special cause - to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games. “I did $1,800 in damage for a one-week ride (last year),” said Schonscheck, a 27-year-old Brighton resident. “It’s tough on the sled and tough on the wallet. All in all, I believe it to be a worthwhile cause, even if it’s SEE WERTZ, C2 W e rtz Warriors To contribute to Wertz Warriors: ■ Address: Send checks to Wertz Warriors, P.O. Box 1132, Mount Ciemens, Mi 48046. ■ Checks: Make checks payabie to Special Olympics Michigan. ■ Details: Cali (586) 954- 9770 or on the Web at www.somi.org/wertzwarriors Livingston County residents known as the "Wertz Warriors" are, from left. Matt Schonscheck, Bob Myers and Ken Maly.They will be riding in a 900- mile snowmobile endurance event through northern Michigan to raise money and awareness for the Michigan Special Olympic Winter Games. JASON DEEGAN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS PHOTOS; HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Brenden Marcum practices the butterfly during a Hell Week practice at the Pinckney High School pool. He is one of several Pinckney cross-country runners who have joined the swim team. N o t im e t o e x h a l e Fresh o ff state title, P in c kn e y cross c o u n try runners ju m p in th e p o o l BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r David Emery shows up at the Pinckney Community High School pool in full running gear. He’s just finished a three-mile run, a bold move considering its “Hell week” for the Pinckney swim team. Swim Coach Dan Aten said by the end of this week, his Pirates will have logged 50 to 60 miles of strokes. These grueling workouts are Emery’s least favorite time of the season. “I try not to think about it,” he said. Emery is one of a handful of Pinckney cross country runners who are swimming for the Pirates, along with running the trails to stay in shape this winter. They are looking for a competitive edge in their efforts to repeat as Division I state cross country champions this fall. Emery, a junior who finished 54th at the state cross country meet, and Matt Brunner, a sophomore who was 95th, have been swimming since they were little. They’ve recruited cross country runners and first-time swimmers Brenden Marcum, Kurt Reichenbach and Dylan Bloodworth (and for a time. Matt Wines) to the pool. Marcum, who was 61st at states, said he decided to join after seeing the positive effects swimming provided David Emery, Dylan Bloodworth and Kurt Reichenbach, back row, and Matt Brunner and Brenden Marcum, in front, are runners from the state championship Pinckney cross country team who use swimming to keep in shape during the winter months. Emery and Brunner on the track last spring. Swimming has less impact on the body and still provides a great cardio- vascular workout, the runners said. “My knee has started hurting. Swimming is a great way to cross train,” Marcum said. “It loosens things up. It will be a great asset for track.” Pinckney cross country and track coach Tom Carney said he encouraged his athletes to Swim. “In running, you can get stale,” said Carney, who sometimes holds cross country workouts in the Pinckney Community pool. “We want to keep the legs fi’esh. The kids are very competitive. That’s a great thing to share with people (on the swim team).” Aten accepted the newcomers with open arms. His Pirates struggle to attract enough bodies to fill events, and he hasn’t had a diver in several years. Right away, Aten noticed that his new Pirates m ^ e up for a lack of technique with their high level of fitness. “Their muscles are not used to swimming, but their breathing is back to OK in a minute because they are in such great shape,” he said. “They are starting to look like swimmers.” Aten said runners and swimmers are similar in one respect: “They think we are nuts for how much we swim, and we think they are nuts for how much they run.” Emery, who swims distance freestyle, and Brunner, a breaststroker, have a chance for state cuts on several relay teams. Reichenbach, a sophomore who swims sprint freestyle, has already scored among the top 10 in school history in just his first year diving. All five fill in as needed in other events, too. As Marcum attempts SEE SWIM, C2 Organizers kick off fundraiser for new YMCA programs Campaign's $200,000 goal expecteid to get big boost from Citizens Insurance BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f R e p o rte r Organizers of the new Livingston County Family YMCA will launch a fundraising campaign this month with officials already well on their way to reaching a $200,000 goal. Money will be used to fund programs in Livingston County and to open an office in 2006, said Paula Brown, vice president of development for the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. “It’s really going to let people know that the YMCA is here in Livingston County,” said Brown. “For two years we’ve been talking and talking and talking. Now we’re starting to see things happen.” Citizens Insurance in Howell will host a Founders Campaign Kick-Off Luncheon on Jan. 27, where the company is expected to announce a substantial donation. Michael Britt, regional president for Citizens, is chairman of the fundraising campaign. Brown said the anticipated donation fi-om Citizens Insurance will bring the campaign goal close to the halfway point. “Our deadline is going to be this summer,” she added. “We want to be able to provide some scholarships so (area children) can attend our summer day camp.” The YMCA requires three years of programming before it will allow any fundraising for a facility. The campaign is expected to provide two to three years of operational funds for an office, permanent staff and programs. The idea for a Livingston County YMCA sprouted from a Leadership Livingston class in 2001. Organizers formed several study committees and became affiliated with the Metro Detroit YMCA Association in 2003, which helps with staffing and organizing local programs. Jeff Peterson, executive director of Carls YMCA in Milford, is overseeing the Livingston effort until a permanent base is established here. Allison Keebaugh, Carls YMCA’s senior community pro- SEE YMCA, C2 C 2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 WERTZ FROM Cl More than $6.4 million has been raised for Special Olympics the only trip I take all year.” Three Livingston county residents - Schonscheck, Bob Myers and Ken Maly - will participate in the 25th anniversary ride, beginning next week. “We are praying for snow,” said Maly, 44, of lyrone Township. Vic Wertz, a former Detroit Tiger, launched the charitable ride in 1982 to help underwrite costs of Special Olympics Winter Games. Despite his death in 1983, a group of up to 60 riders continues the journey, while raising more than $6.4 million to date. Friends recruited Myers, a 60- year-old Green Oak Township resident who owns Bob Myers Excavating Inc., 16 years ago to participate and he, in turn, brought Maly on board in 2003. “With it being the 25th anniversary, we are very geeked,” Myers said. “We are really working hard to top our goals and have a good time.” The 2006 ride begins Jan. 29 in Mount Clemens and ends Feb. 4 in Gaylord, with stops at Moose lodges, church halls and restaurants across northern Michigan. Overnight stops are planned for Houghton Lake, Grayling, TVaverse City, Lewiston, Petoskey and Gaylord. The three men said it is rewarding to see the athletes’ faces when their snowmobiles come roaring into view. The Games will be Feb. 1-3 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Howe Ice Arena in Traverse City and Schuss Village in Bellaire. “The helping people has turned out better than the riding,” Schonscheck said. “The riding is tough bn the riders. Seeing the athletes and their reaction when we show up in Traverse City to take them around for rides, to present a check for the Games, is priceless.” Maly’s daughter, Emily, a 12- year-old with down syndrome, will participate in the Games for the first time, making the trip extra special for him. “Just being there, the feeling you get is incredible,” Maly said. “You have to be there to experience it. The athletes are coming out for autographs. To them, we are heroes.” Schonscheck said he’s already raised more than $15,000 this year by mailing out donation requests. Myers raises money - more than $15,000, too. YMCA FROM Cl Youth soccer could be added this spring gram coordinator, will help get Livingston’s programs up and running. “Right now we are in the planning stage,” Peterson said. “We will be meeting over the next several months to develop a detailed program plan.” Ideas include expanding programs this year to introduce youth soccer in the spring, continuing Brighton and Howell bus stops to and from the 300-acre YMCA Camp Ohiyesa summer day camp in Holly and expanding a youth basketball in the fall for children age 4-12. Peterson said the YMCA is working with the Brighton and Howell school districts and area churches to rent space for programs. Peterson said the YMCA has been asked to look specifically at teen programs. “We’ve gotten a lot of feedback from the community L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y F a m i l y Y M C A A campaign is under way to raise $200,000 to open an office and expand programs in Livingston County.Td donate or for information, contact Jeff Peterson at (248) 685-3020. ■ Youth soccer: A 7- or 8- week program is being deveioped to begin in Aprii. ■ Youth basketball: Expanded program pianned for children age 4-12 in the fall. ■ Details: For recreation activities and registration, call (248) 685-3020. ■ Summer day camp: This is the third summer that Carrip Ohiyesa will serve Livingston boys and girls entering grades kindergarten through eight with activities such as boating, swim lessons, nature study, hiking, campfires and arts and crafts. Eight 1-week sessions run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with bus runs from Brighton and Howell. Cost is $200 per week plus YMCA membership. Details: (248) 887-4533. S o u rce : YMCA o f M e t r o p o lita n D e t r o it W e b site, C a rls YMCA s t a f f about trying to do something programming for senior citiin the teen area,” he said. “We’ll be working on it together with others in the community.” The group also will look at zens. Brown added. Casey Hans can be reached a t chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2005. IN BRIEF Brighton native Henson off to Europe Dallas Cowboys quarterback Drew Henson will finally get a chance to play again. The former University of Michigan and Brighton High School star, who didn't play in a game this season and has started just once in two years, was among three players the Cowboys allocated to NFL Europe on Jan. 16. Henson, practice squad receiver Tom Crowder and newly signed cornerback Lenny Williams will report to training camp in mid-February. After playing baseball with the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds, mostly in the minor leagues, Henson was taken in the sixth round of the 2003 draft by the Houston Texans and eventually traded to Dallas. Henson saw some playing time two years ago, completing 10 of 18 passes for 78 yards, one touchdown and one interception. “It’s tough to give a quarterback many turns during the season. He was gone from football for quite a wWle (while playing baseball). I think he improved,” Cowboys coach Bill Parcells told Tom Kowalski in November. R U N N IN G /H IK IN G C A L E N D A R RUNNING EVENTS ■ Jan. 21, Frost Yer Fanny Wild & Wacky Winter Trail Run, Silver Lake Beach parking lot in the Pinckney Recreation Area, Length: 3.5 and 6.5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Jim (419) 829- 2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. ■ Feb. 11, First annual Winter Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High School at the comer of 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: 1- mile fun run,5K run/walk. Website: www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 18-23. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ Feb. 18, Frost yer Fanny II Wild & Wacky Winter Trail Run, Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Jim (419) 829- 2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. ■ Feb. 19, Infiterra Winter Trail Run, Silver Lake beach parking lot in the Pinckney Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Zac (810) 569-1026, zac@infiterrasports.com, www.infiterrasports.com. ■March 5, Infiterra WinterTrail Run, Island Lake Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Zac (810) 569-1026, zac@infiterrasports.com, www.infiterrasports.com. ■ March 25, Interact 5k RunA/Valk, Howell High School campus, Howell, Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15- $20. Contact: Peter Bowen (517) 546-2439, bowen.swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ April 1, No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, Website: www.brightonarearoadstriders.or g. Start time: 11 a.m. Cost: $ 16-20. Contact: Paul Harkins, (517) 672- 1518, harkins@bus.msu.edu. ■ April 22, FAB 5K, Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1 /2- and 1 -mile fun runs, 5K trail run.Website: www.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 15-20. Contact: Denise Tefft, (517) 223-3098, cdtefft@cac.net. ■ April 2 2 ,2006 EnviRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2-mile walk. Website: www.sierraclub.org/community/o akiand/run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $18-$25. Contact: Leigh Fifelski (248) 435-5277, leigh.fifelski@sierraclub.org. ■ April 29,5-mile Road Ends Trail ' RunAA/alk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $19-25. Contact: Susan Smith (734) 929- I 9021,susan@runningfit.com. ■ April 30, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $25-40. Contact: Susan Smith, (734) 929-9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ May 29, Memorial Day 5K Run/3K Walk, Hartland. Website: scnc.hartland.k12.mi.us/~athletic/ communityevents/memorialrun/ memorialrunindex.htm or www.signmeup.com. Start time: 8:15 a.m.Cost:$18-$22. Contact: Dennis Tierney (810) 632-6608, tierneydennis@aol.com or Rob Buti (734) 451-2444 or rjbOOl 7@aol.com. ■June 11, Ann Arbor Triathlon/Duathlon, Halfmoon Lake Beach in the Pinckney Recreation Area. Length:Tri: 1/2- mile swim, 14-mile ride, 5-mile run. Du: 2-mile run, 14-mile run,5-miie run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $55-75. Contact: Jim (419) 829-2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 25, Michigan Challenge 5k Chase, Howell High School campus, Howell. www.michiganchallenge.com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$20. Contact: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, (517) 546-3920, mtokan@howell.org. ■ June 25, Torn Shirt Trail Bikesport Triathlon/Duathlon, Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton. Length:Tri: 1/2-mile swim, 15-mile ride, 6-mile run. Du: 2-mile run, 15-mile ride, 6-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $69-$79. Contact: Jim (419) 829-2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. RUNNING CLUBS ■ Brighton Area Road Striders - BARS meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the entrance to the Brighton High School fieldhouse. For more information, visit www.brightonarearoadstriders.or g- ■ Pinckney running club - Pinckney cross country coach Tom Carney launched a Sunday morning running group, scheduled to meet at 8 a.m. each Sunday year-round at the Stone House Cafe in the Chilson Commons complex in Lakeland. Runners can go for 6-10 miles on surrounding trails and meet afterward. For information, contact Carney at (810) 623-0442 or tcarney@pcs.k12.mi.us. HIKING EVENTS ■ Sunday, Brighton State Recreation Area Hike, Length 5- and 7-mile loops (level 4). Details: Meet at noon behind the Marathon Station on the southeast corner 12 Mile, at Telegraph Road or at 1 p.m. at the trailhead inside the park. Hike will feature moderate-to-brisk pace with challenging hills. Optional eating at the Yum Yum Tree in Brighton afterward. Contact: Al Trudeau (586) 751^284, Avtrudeau@aol.com. ■ Feb. 26, Kensington Metropark Nature Center Hike, Length: 5 miles (level 3). Details: Meet at noon in the parking lot of theTel- 12 Mall behind a Marathon Station on the southeast corner of Telegraph Road and 12 Mile Road or at 1 p. m. at the Nature Center. Optional eating at Mr. Leona's on Wixom Road afterward. Contact: Al Trudeau (586) 751 4284, Avtrudeau@aol.com. he says - by holding an annual auction at businesses in northern Michigan. Myers said he’s proud the fundraiser has grown in popularity. Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark “The Bird” Fidrych participates, too, raising even more awareness. “When I joined I was not very familiar with Special Olympics,” Myers said. “Now I’m up to speed. I’ve seen the number of athletes grow from 600 to 1,200 by raising the funds. The more money that is available helps to get more athletes (to the Games). We are really accomplishing what Vic Wertz set out to do.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@Hvingstoncommunitynew s.com or a t (810) 844-2012. T ren t Messer ■ School: Brighton High. ■ Sports: Football, basketball and track. ■ Top sports moment: Helping the Bulldogs win a district title and a share of the Kensington Valley Conference title in basketball last season. ■ This Trent Messer season:The point guard leads Brighton in assists and is excellent at getting steals and taking charges. ■ Favorite subject: Statistics. ■ School involvement: Varsity Club, Leadership Club as a junior and Student Council as a freshman. ■ Athlete I admire: Basketball superstar Michael Jordan. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA www.waldeckerauto.com HOPE LASH, SPEC! AL TO THE NEWS, Freshman Dylan Bloodworth works on endurance during practice. SWIM FROM Cl Pinckney runners stay in shape the breaststroke at a recent practice, his teammates laugh and point at the big splashes in the water. He admits: “I’m not good at swimming at all.’’ Which is harder? Marcum didn’t have an answer. “They’re different,” he said. “After running. I’ll be tired for hours. 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Fully Insured (517) 546-4326 Cell (248) 202-6585 I F lo o r C o ve rin g s Andy 8 Son Construction. Bath, remodeling hardwood floor 8 tiles. 734-272-8609 CARPET INSTALLATION New or used + SALES. 40 -Iyrs experience 734-996-3646 ■ Cle a n in g a n d J a n ito ria l Cleaning by Rhonda 22 yrs. experience, references/reasonable rates. 734-777-4397' DONE RIGHT HOUSECLEANING 55pt checklist performed $120 per home; $60, Seniors Nikki @(517) 625-5289 HOUSECLEANING SERVICES, accepting new clients in Jan. '06, references avail. Call 734-218-2069. Housecleaning done by two. great references 8 rates. Free estimates. ® 734-972-1284 HOUSECLEANING - Long term arrangement desired. Great work! 517-414-9440. HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES - Insured and references. Call 734-741-8822 Sharon's Cleaning Maid Service 28yrs in personalized service. 734-649-7516 GENERAL SERVICES I T u to r in g an d In s tru c tio n RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. Experienced Tutor Certified teacher with K-12 experience available for inhome tutoring. Specialized instruction methods. 734-482-2150 FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! ★ EXCEPTIONAL ★ Cleaning. References avail. Fluent in multi-languages. Lucia 734- 678-2528 or 734-222-4913. A d u lt Care an d Nu rs in g Homes NURSES AVAILABLE ALL SHIFTS. Call 1-800-304-0254. 12 Years Experience. Avail 7 days. Reliable, references. ® 734-637-0674. I H a n d yp e rso n ★ A1 HOME REPAIRS No job too small I Call: 734-439-2107 Carpenter/Handyman. Quality work. Reasonable rates. 734-262-6320 "FREE ESTIMATES" House-Care Handyman. Lic./lnsured. 734-368-8823 Handyman/Wood worker Finish basements, drywall. Call Brian 734-347-3281 HANDYMAN No Job Too Small Free Estimate 734-320-2052 NICK NACK HOMEWORKS LLC. Remodeling 8 Repair, Baths. "Let us do all of your Home Work" 485-0398. Lan ds capin g, G a rd e n in g an d Tree Services Eager Beaver Tree Removal, lie. 8 insured beat all prices. 30 yr. old firm. 734-231-3119 TREE SERVICE RUSTY 4 FARMS 25 yrs. Experience Winter Rate: 517-629-9218 SNOW REMOVAL Fast service Dependable As low as $25 per plow (517) 404-6146 STUDENT NURSES Home Care/Hospice Avail. 24/7. 734-547-9885. HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A BARGAIN Your search will END HERE In the Classifieds! HOME WON'T SELL? WE BUY HOUSES Any condition. 734-604-7203. in v e s tm e n t, a n d Incom e P ro p e rty - Sale Ann Arbor Duplex - Built '04. 3 bdrm, 2V2 bath, fireplace, ceramic, 1 car. Leased to 9/ 06. $379K. 734-945-3603. BELLEVILLE LAKE 9 Unit Apt. Asking $760K. Yearly gross $77K . Only qualified buyers. No relators. ® 734-699-2935. HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A BARGAIN Your search will END HERE In the Classifieiis! CITY OF HOWELL INVESTMENT OPP! 3 bdrm. 2 bath, basement, perfect flip property. $149,900. Make an offer! 517-861-7072 Re/Max DEPOT TOWN, 3 UNIT. $20,400/yr. income. $162K for quick sale. 734-484-3654 Investment Property Milford Rd, Fully leased. Class A, multi-tenant, income producing, professional building. 6200 sf, full basement. Cali 517-552-1056. Ypsilanti - Duplex 734-461-6851 C o n d om in ium s , T ow nhou ses , C o -o p s -S a le Ann Arbor, Awesome location! Corner unit! Immaculate 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath luxury . townbouse. Open floor plan, fireplace, all appiicances, 2 car garage, beautiful deck backing to woods/trails, close to Gallup Park, walking/ biking trails). Whole Foods, Barnes 8 Noble, Golf, cross country skiing, highways, Pfizer, UM, Bus line. Fitness centers, bank, pharmacy, mall. Ann Arbor Schools. $310,000. Listed at: www.forsalebyowner.com (listing ID# 20526560) Contact 734-646-7900 or 734- 998-6607. No agents please. ANN ARBOR, brand new construction. Great location. 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/balcony. Upgraded appliances. $161,900. Cal! 248-921-1655 Ann Arbor Walden Hills two bedroom, updated kitchen and bath, ready to move in. $116,000. ® 426-8624. Aval!. Immediately, 2bdrm, 1V2 bath, clean Chapel Hi!) Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, low price of 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker. ® 734-663-7610 Avail. Irhmediately, 2bdrm, IV? bath, clean Chapel Kill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, low price of 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker. ® 734-663-7610 BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN townhouse, 212 W William. 3 bdrm 37? baths. Too many features to list. Call 734-320- 7036 for appointment. $519,000. No agents please. Elegant 2 bdrm Condo in historic mansion in Ypsilanti. bath, 1700 sf, newly renovated.$ 215K. 734-644-5656 LIBERTY HEIGHTS Immediate Occupancy CONDO -$319,900 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 On Ford Lake - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new furnace, A/C. Lots of storage. Pre-approved only. $118K. ©734-558-9826. PRICED TO SELL 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo in Pittsfield Twp. Attached garage, gas fire, Corian, maple cabinets, all appliances, built In 2004, in pristine condition! $189,900,734-476-7232 www.tinyurl.com/cp96f I O p e n Houses Ann Arbor - Open Sun, 2-4. 1117 Wines Dr. Tri-level. 994-3518. owners.com/atm1230 ANN ARBOR - Warm tones 8 wood floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 car, finished basement w/office, lovely yard, 2719 Radcliffe, $225K. 973-1608; 764-7T76 ☆ ★ ☆ OPEN SUN. 1 2 -4 .^ ^ ^ EBERWHITE gorgeous 3 bdrm, 2Vz bath ranch w/ gourmet kitchen 8 great room. 1643 sf. $349,900. Pauline to Van Dusen to 1210Clague. 734-945-3902 Open Sun, 1-3 Re siden tial H om e s -S a le Ann Arbor - Lansdowne Park, 4 bdrm, 2V2 bath, T / t car, C/A, updated kitchen. $429,900. 734-995-2683 home.earthlink.net/-'nicka4/ m C21945001 I b v i l d i n g m o r e h o m e f o r t h e m o n e y C I T Y OF B R I G H TO N Detached Condominium Homes fromftemW $200’s For Infonmtion Call 810-229-5722 HOWEL L Townhomes Stars from $142,900 •Up to 3 Bedrooms >21/2 Baths •2 Car Attached Garage •Major Appliances Included •Window Treatments Included Pre-Grand Opening Luxury H om e s fromthemid $200’s • On Large Homesite NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS 1-877-9ADLER9 • www.adlerhomes.com s 10 Ywr Warrantv • Brnkers Wnlcomfi AMAZING ESTATE Ann Arbor, 2 acres, woods, pond, backs to parks, walk to town, N. Campus. Charming 1917 stucco, 2500sf, 4/6 bed, 2 bath. $735K. AGENTS OK. 1540 Broadway734-662-5253 Ann Arbor - WILLIAMSBURG style Home 8 Garden. Near Michigan Stadium. 3 bdrm, IV? bath.$310K. 761-5486; Ann Arbor/Webster 5 bdrm 3.5 bath 3360sf, $549,500 Custom home www.4675 scotsway.com 734-426-4859 Ann Arbor Classic Old West Side, 2 bdrm 8 loft, thoroughly updated. Fenced yard 8 deck. 209 Murray Ave. $280K. ® 734-665-5987. Ann Arbor W. side 1.4 acres, 3bdrm ranch, 3574 Miller, full finished basement, 4car. Updates, $345K. 734.995.3736 Brighton - 3 Bdrm, main floor laundry, fireplace, master. $249,900 Karyn @ Five Lakes Real Estate. 810-513-7813. Buy A home '0' down get the seller to pay for you closing costs. Total move-in costs less than getting into an apt. Call today to be approved. 800-746-! ex t.3: 07 Charming Ann Arbor home, hardwood floors, large yard, garage. $175,000 734-995- 1043, dawnea@umich.edu. Charming historic home, immediate occupancy, new kitchen, hardwood floors, close to UM hospital, elementary school, park, bus route. $295,000. (810) 227- 1438 or (734) 994-5703. Make offer today. Contemporary home tastefully updated. 4 bdrms, 3 full baths. 2 fireplaces. $484,900. Agent 313-930-1674 Keller Williams Reality. DEXTER CROSSING Immediate Occupancy 3 bdrm ranch $272,000 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 4-SALE BY OWNER Forestbrook Sub, 3630 Terhune - Ann Arbor. 4 bdrm, IV? bath Colonial. Cul-de-sac lot, finished basement, $265,000. 734-944-0251. HARWOOD FARMS Starting at $237,000. Saline Schools PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 We need homes to showcase on HGTV. If you are thinking of selling, call Deb Dybevik, C. B. Schweitzer 800-294-2648 x 600. Milan - 4bdrm, 2.5bath. Close to schools. $390,000. GE appliances. Quality built 3 Bonus Rooms. Brick. Roger White 734-730-9482 Keller Williams Realty RogerWhiteHomes.com SALINE - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car, fireplace, Berber, hardwood, rent or own. $1500/ mo or $210K. 734-624-8679 SALINE SCHOOLS DIUBLE MEADOWS Immediate Occupancy PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 Secluded 3 bdrm 2.5 bath home on 6,7+/- Acres. Features 2 car attached garage, 13x30 covered deck in the rear of home with hot tub. Basement is prepared for 3rd bathroom and has French doors to covered patio area. Clinton Schools. $269,900. GIemi-Br»<te Really, W. HUSi-7S68m4mm Sell or Lease With Option to Buy, new in '00, $100K below price, 4400 sf, 1.3 acres, Lodi Twp., Saline schools, $442K. 734-678-1098. Starter home, Ypsi - 3 bdrm, full basement, 1V? bath, dining room, garage. Price to sell $86,500. 734-637-9146 3 bdrm w/basement. 1.1 acre fenced lot. New roof, furnace, drive, kitchen 8 bath. Oak floors. $225K. 994-3993 WON'T LAST LONG AT THIS PRICE!!! Charming Victorian Farmhouse w/Gingerbread trim on 1.92 acres In Superior Twp. 2364 sq ft; 4 bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, and 3 covered porches. Hardwood floors throughout, large closets, 32' X 64' pole barn. $269,000. Phone: 248-821- 1735 or 734-604-2915. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ypsilanti, Lincoln Schools Whispering Meadows Sub Brick Colonial, built in 2000. www.forsalebyowner.com Listing ID 20221035 $205,900,734-481-3135 S u b u rb a n Areas a n d C o u n try H o m e s 'S a le Grass Lake Village New 2 story, 3 bdrm $199,900. VILLAGE PRESERVE (734)945-5261 villagepreserve.com L iv in g s to n C o u n ty Homes Sale Great Nature View w/Lake Access! Very unique wateraccess out back door. Private, Bass Lake Beach 8 dock. Pinckney Schools $262,500. Rock Realty, Dina Sabuda 734-216-9467. MANY EXTRAS! PINCKNEY-Ranch, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, finished walk-out, 3 car garage, 1 acre. $257,500. (734) 878-2005 GRASS LAKE 1 acre, 1500 sf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, basement, porch/ deck, $199,900. Immediate occupancy. 517-376-2881. M a n u fa c tu re d H o u s in g - Sale Absolutely Affordable - Quiet perimeter lot, 3 bdrm, shed, A/C, $99 site rent. 734-497- 5313 or 734-730-9762. AFFORDABLE LIVING! 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, 14x70 with 7x20ft. Expando. Interior artistically painted. Appliances, 2 decks, shed. Lot rent $335. Corner lot. Small community. Nice neighborhood. US-23 8 1-96. $9850.810-599-2631. ★ ★ ★ AFFORDABLE^^^ WILL FINANCE, NO BANKS, easy terms, '94 Dutch, 3/2, 16x80, C/A, Arbor Woods. Prime lot. 734-330-6517 RIVER RIDGE, Saline 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath. Hardwood. New kitchen 8 baths. Reduced to $39,900. ® 734-646-0588. SCHULT 2000 - Manufactured home, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, CA, shed. 4458 Covington Circle, Windham Hills, Jackson. $39,000. 517-745-2982 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Westridge mobile home park, 3 bdrm, tot201,$12K. Must be seen to appreciate. Low down, owner will finance. 734-755-9430 YPSI-Modular Home 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 58'x28', 10x10 storage shed, laundry room. $36,000/best. 734-340-3343 Ypsilanti -'81 Single-wide, Lakeview Trailer Park, 2 bdrm, corner lot. Some furniture. $3000. 734-368-0343. C 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 Re c rea tional, Lake P ro p e rty Sale 222- sand BEACH! 4.5 acres on all sports lake in Ogemaw County! Big lake views from building site. Quiet road with privacy and electric. $129,900. Loon Lake Realty (888) 805-5320 www.loonlakerealty.com Beautiful Devils Lake cottage 5 bdrm, I ’A lots, furnished, pontoon boat. $380,000. ® 419-352-1268. DEXTER - 2400 sf ranch w/ pole barn & detached studio. Base Line Lake, wooded, double lot. $730,000. 734-355-0884. N o rth e rn M ic h ig a n P ro p e rty - Sale Energy effecient hi-tech home In upNorth resort area. Lots of extras. $220K. Dan, Boyne Realty 800-748-0297 V a ca tio n P ro p e rty a n d T im e S h a re -S a le BOYNE CITY - Harborage Park. Ranch style 3 bdrm condo 3 bath. Finished basement. Lake Charlevoix access. $399,900 313-938-8075 T Live or Invest Southwest Florida! Joanne LaFleur ® 239-634-0982 FortMyersAreaProperty.com David Sporieder ® 239-691-0157 davidsporleder.com SELLSTATE ADVANTAGE REALTY NETWORK INC. BEAUTIFUL 11.5 acre parcel, on M-52, 5 mi. S. of Chelsea, perked, $169,900. ★ ★ 517-376-2881^ik. RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. ★ LOTS FOR SALE ★ $97,500 each. Choose from 14 all w/city water & sewer. Ann Arbor schools & mailing. 248-909-3628. MANCHESTER - Equestrian Acres Subdivision! Large pine trees. 5 acre home-sites from $66,900. Keller Williams 734-717-3733 www.estateacres.com New 8-home development between Dexter & Ann Arbor. Beautiful land, 5 acre lots from $225,000. 734-355-0884 Farms an d Acreag e - Sale 1500-1870 O ffice sp a ce - Rent Affordable, offices -12 Mile & Greenfield. $300 & up. V.I.P: 248-569-9091. ANN ARBOR, Beautiful 2nd floor offices at Main/Liberty. 734-761-6170, orjim@ curtiscommercialLLC.com ANN ARBOR - Located just off Jackson Btvd in Parkland plaza - 3400sf Office Suite, many windows. Signature Entrance. Parking. 180 Little Lake drive. 734-662-7343. Affordable office/art/storage space. Utilities included, across from Pfizer. Call Jim at 734-945-9266. BRIGHTON OFFICE SPACE BEST VALUE! 150, 500,8 2400 sf. for lease @$295, $595, $2000. No triple net. Landlord pays all taxes/utilities. Vz mi from downtown, 1 Vz mi to hwys. Call Derek 810-225-7500. Excellent Location - 2457 S. State St., next to Computer Medic. 1382 sf, $14/sf NNN. 734-662-1228 FOR LEASE, ANN ARBOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE. Call Andrew at 734-769-0770. $495 Professional Shared Offices, T1-Internet, 173 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor. Marketpoint: 734-930-0011 Genoa Business Park Office. Next to Woodlands Medical. 1,214 to 2,515 sf. Medical/ General. John Dinsmore 248-848-4166. FRIEDMAN REAL ESTATE. Media Company in Ann Arbor has office space avail. Phone system, Internet 8 furniture provided. Approx 1200sf. 734-761-8872 Office Space Avail. 973 sq'; 1, 2, or 3 suites. 2nd floor. On Ecorse, just off Michigan. Call Joel: 800-836-3325. Washtenaw Ave. at Platt Rd. 1000 sf. Parking, 4 rooms, first floor, on bus routes. Call 734-971-7777 WATERWORKS BUSINESS CENTER Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared buisness center from $360. Other space plans available. “ Gerry, 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq. ft, 5 offices, large conference room plus open area. Ready. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. C om m e rc ia l, In d u s tria l a n d Re tail - Rent Ann Arbor -STADIUM 8 LIBERTY,1000 sf. office, commercial, or shop. Good traffic count. 734-663-6541 82 acre Stockbridge farm on corner of paved roads. Remodeled 2600 square foot ranch attached garage 8 large pole barn. Fields, woods 8 swamp makes great deer hunting. Super investment property 8 only 40 min from Ann Arbor or Lansing. Call 517-745-4950. RIDGEWAY, 89 acres adjacent to Village, approx. 1,525ft on Ridge Rd., 11 divisions, no PA-116 or CRP. Call Bruggeman Law Offices, 517-263-7897 65 Acres roiling hardwoods, located N. of Pellston, 15 mi. from bridge. $162,500. May consider land contract. 517-456-4263 leave msg. COMMERCIAL BUILDING Offices, real estate, beauty shop. Busy corner. 734-461-6600 For Lease, 7055 sf office and warehouse, w/ frontage on S. Industrial Hwy., Bay doors, 734-260-6291. Multiple use building 8 property. Zoned C-2. On Jackson Rd. 2500 sq ft @$1325. NNN. Call 502-452-9718. PINCKNEY. Commercial building with good visibility. 1212 E. M-36. 2240 sf.. excellent for offices or smalt shop, open floor plan. $1800/mo -lsecurity. 800-593-2110. RETAIL - 2457 S. State St., next to Computer Medic. 1382 sf,$14^fNNN. 734-662-1228 7 3 4 . 9 3 0 . 0 0 4 0 Retail or Office Space 800 sq ft to 3500 sq ft Between Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Norton Real Estate 971-2750 WHITMORE LAKE - Office/ warehouse lOOOsf, 10x12 roll-up, 80x85 fenced area, hwy exposure 734-320-1549. Rooms fo r Rent AVAILABLE NOW! Rooms in Ypsi Home $375 includes utilities 734-482-1908; 734-635-7220 EMU area, large bright room Share kitchen/bath. No smoking. No pets. $365mo. 734-461-6039 FREE UTILITIES! 50% off 1st mo. Duplex w/rooms to rent. $325-$400. 215 N Hamilton. 734:320-0134, 734-459-3048 N. CAMPUS, $400/mo. including utilities, non-smoker, kitchen 8 laundry privileges, call eves 734-995-0044. Rooms in large house on EMU campus, utilities 8 cable included. $400/mo. 734-717-5208; 734-917-7727 FREE RENT! 1 bdrm. $599! Private entrances, washer 8 dryer! Ford Lake Landing, Ypsi. 734-487-7100 GREENWAY PARK Beautifully remodeled 1 8 2 bdrms, Ann Arbor Schools. 2 months FREE rent 434-2844 HOWELL Quail Creek Apts, 1 bik E of McPherson Hosp. 1-2 bdrms, C/A, carport, $555-$655. Ask about specials. 517-548-3733. RENT NOW AT 2005 RATES! 1 8 2 bdrm. apts. available Starting at $725. Please call 734-663-7633 CANTON - 2 bdrm, $800, all utilities included. 1 bdrm, $550 w/heat. 2 bdrm, $650. S 734-455-0391 ® Canton EHO Franklin Palmer Apts, from $495 (888) 592-6536 1681 Columbus www.cmiproperties.net CHELSEA CONDO - 2 large bdrms, 1 Vz bath, lots of closets, all appliances including washer/dryer, garage. $750/ mo. 313-515-2101 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, CAMPUS Efficiency - $625. 1 bdrm - $775. No pets, no smoking. 202-237-5125 Storage Space, Garage a n d P a rk in g ’ Rent Forest 8 Hill Area Geddes 8 Observatory Area 734-475-2577 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ■AShare, S u b le t A p a rtm e n ts and Homes ABOUT the Room, in S.W. house: share amenities, no lease, shortterm? $380-l-. No utilities. 734-769-6956 a lot. ABSOLUTELY FREE room 8 full house privileges near Ann Arbor. Must assist disabled Veteran w/driving 8 chores. No medical help needed. 734-424-0054. AFFORDABLE RENT Share home near Vets Park. Avail Now! 2 rooms, laundry, non-smoker. About $500 with utilities. 734-663-5326. Ann Arbor, West Side. Share 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/2 easygoing guys. Huge room w/private bath. Couples OK. Hi-speed internet. $650 -isecurity. 917-776-7479. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ann Arbor - Sublet large apt, across from Stadium. $440. ©248-310-3215 ANN ARBOR room for rent in 3 bdrm home. Quiet neighborhood. Female non-smoker. $385 includes utilities. 734-662-2788 Ann Arbor Room In shared duplex. Non smoking female. Must like cats. Laundry, storage, hardwood floors, near busline. $465/mo + 1/2 utilities. 734-646-4762 Apartment to Sublet. Great Deal! 2 bed, 2 bath w/washer, dryer. $750/mo. Next to Mall. Call ©734-222-9014. Available Now, own room. Great house on Old W. Side. No smoke/pets. $475/share utilities. © 734-395-2266 Avail now sublet near U of M campus, 1 bdrm, efficiency. 734-996-2836 Border needed in a pet friendly house. 15 min. from all expressways. Non-smoker preferable. $650 month. Call © 734-735-6840 EMU - Private Room, Shared House. Nice, cable, quiet, furnished, references. $295. 734-972-3321 / 734-480-4078 FURNISHED 1 bdrm motherin- law apt near NW side. No smoking or pets. Walk to UM. $600. 734-761-9580 Housemate wanted - share bungalow style home in Canton. $400/mo. -f-Vz utility. Huge yard. Pet negotiable. 734-546-0676 after 5 p.m. LARGE ROOM - Oak floors. Old W. Side home, fireplace. $385. ® 734-834-3149. Score a Touchdown at Fairway Trail Apts w/our Super Bowl Savings!! $75 off 6 months - 1 bdrm.* $125 off 6 months - 2 bdrm.^ *select units ALSO PRELEASE APARTMENT SPECIALS Call for details; 734-434-2552 A p a rtm e n ts Fu rn ish e d EXECUTIVE RENTAL You bring your suitcase 8 we provide everything else. Flexible leases. 734-741-9300 annarborapartments.net IDEAL FOR SINGLE, 1 bdrm, utilities, furnished, parking private entrance, $575. Call 734-262-0101. ( A p a rtm e n ts U n fu rn is h e d Amazing Downtown Lofts! Spacious 2 bdrm, 1 bath loft apts right on Main St. Fantastic city views! Enjoy ail of downtown Ann Arbor right out your front door. Contact Jason Costello Amvest Property Mgmt. (734) 649-7655 Ann Arbor, 1 full bdrm in condo, very nice! Great Location. Close to WCC, EMU, UM. $700/mo. 734-975-0798. ANN ARBOR, very attractive 2 bdrm, walk downtown, $845 includes heat 8 water. 769-5930; 9-5, Mon-Fri ANN ARBOR EFFICIENCY Kerrytown,State 8 Kingsley $625 includes utilities. Avail, now! No pets. 586-779-7733 ★ ANN ARBORS Sunny 3 bdrm, wood floors, fireplace. Near UM, Hospital, town. $1000-1-. 734-996-1746. ANN ARBOR 2 bdrm, 7th 8 Liberty. Clean duplex. Washer/ dryer 8 garage. Trees. No smoke. $780. 734-476-0002 Another Classified Ad That Worked! I AVAIL! Large,sunny 2 bdrm Kerrytown Historic Victorian near Campus/Hospital. Parkng 734-433-1993,476-8168. Depot Town Cottage, 502 N. River, Ypsi, 1 bIk from the Sidetrack 8 Co-op, lower 2 bdrm flat. SmalL cute, lots of light. $750. Avail mid-Feb. ©734-485-9196 Depot Town Studio Apt. > Avail now! $550/500. HEAT, water included. No pets, smoking. 734-434-4555. Depot Town Ypsi, 1 bdrm, small upper flat in small cottage. Yard, garden. 1 block from Side Track 8 Co-op. $540/mo-f utilities. 485-9196. Dexter Village - Avail 02/01. Ibdrm, Upstairs Apt. No smoking. Lease. $585/mo. 734-769-1256 DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI 1 bdrm apartment in Historical House. Laundry facilities and A/C avail, includes utilities. $650/mo. 734-476-9846. ★ Dundee, Starting $495 ★ Large and quiet 1 8 2 bdrms, heat 8 water. 248-932-0600 ext 2 $1100/Mo. 2bdrm, 2.5 bath 2 car garage luxury apt. located in Historic Depot Town 734-547-0663/734-645-1855 EMU/DEPOT TOWN AREA. 1 Bdrms from $495. Heat included. Laundry on-site. First month free! 734-651-1593. EMU AREA - Large 1 Bdrm, off street parking, heat included, laundry facilities on site. $575/mo. 734-434-5147 GRASS LAKE Close to 94. Nice 2 bdrm $650 + utilities. 734-475-9222 Large 4 bdrm w/ porch, parking, laundry, free heat 8 water, near EMU $960/mo. Call 734-645-2655. Main St. Milan luxury loft, 1 8 2 bdrms, sauna, washer/ dryer, dishwasher, A/C, $595/$760. 734-439-9658. MANCHESTER, studio loft, oak trim, AC, large kitchen, new carpet. $450. 428-9115. Manchester apt., 1 bdrm, single occupancy, no smoking. $500/month includes utilities. Brian © 734-657-7632 MILAN - Large upper level, clean, nice neighborhood, $575 + utilities/deposit. 734-434-4193. NEAR EMU Discounted rent! Low Security Deposit! 1 8 2 bdrm apts. Available NOW! Starting at $495. © 734-480-7400 www.barnesapts.com AVAIL. NOW - Clean 2 bdrm, hardwood, AC, parking, laundry, quiet. Ypsi. No pets. 734-528-2163, 482-1908 AVAILABLE-2 8 3 bdrm apts; $600 8 $850 + deposit; Section 8 welcome; EHO. 733 Harriet. 734-997-9583. AVAILABLE NOW - Spacious efficiencies, 1 8 2 bdrm apts. located near EMU Central Campus. Call Michigan Real^ at 734-662-5500 or www.michcomrealty.com. Person to share 3 bdrm home, fully furnished, W. Side Ann Arbor, $525/mo.-f utilities. 734-663-5751. RESPONSIBLE FEMALE To share beautiful custom 3 bdrm home on 20 wooded acres. $300. 734-426-4663 SHARE - 2 bdrm. North Ann Arbor, with me 8 dog. Mature only. $350/neg. Call 734-327-4092. WCI9W9V^ . i r o ^ ^ B a t K , . ____ - 2 Bedw»6)W*2 Both Indud«^asher,i)r|cr & tem^ate <}<jsupancy^^'' $2$il) purity De^sit ‘‘ FE/irURINQii S • Sparkliits l4 o l ^ fitness der^ter | • Pel Friendly; • Optional Ftiit Sizaa.: - Manaaerafedt r Wasfier & Dryers , ; • Carports & Garages OFFICE HOURS Open Monday ■ Friday 9:00am-6:00 pm Saturday ' 1l:00am-3:00pm ( 5 1 7 ) 5 4 6 - 6 5 6 7 T T Y # 8 0 0 -6 4 9 -3 7 7 7 *w ith a p p r o v e d c r e d i t M o d e r a te In c o m e l im i t s a p p ly . Located on Grand River between Chilson & Latson Roads EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY* re n t ia k e s h o re vM la g e@ io c k w o o d g rp x o m Share Condo. Washer/dryer, sarking, rent includes assoc, ees, shared utilities. $500/ mo. 810-599-4313 Sublet, N. campus, Greenbrier, great deal, 2 bdrm Apt., 2nd floor,$710. Now to Aug. 1st, 347-277-1158. Therapist office in converted Kerrytown house, 24/7. Sunny upstairs consultation room, kitchen, waiting room. Quiet, collegial atmosphere, parking onsite. 734-662-5850 2 Bdrm Deluxe Apt. Lease left until July 2006. $710/rhonth free heat/water, top floor, beautiful pool view @ Spicetree. Close to UM and Eastern campus. Call Mark 734-353-9001. ( A p a rtm e n t C om m u n itie s Absolute Gems! 1 Mo Free! Thorncrest Estate Apts Walk to downtown Saline! Friendly,safe area! 1-2 bdrms No oets. 734-429-4459 AMAZING $AVINGS! SAVE upto$100/mo. on 1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments ♦ Single Story ♦ Washer/Dryer Hookup ♦ Private Entrance w/Porch ♦ Large Pets Welcome Laurel Bay Apartments (On Ford Lake) ® (734) 484-1400 Available Now! Warm, clean 8 comfortable 1 bdrm apts near downtown, campus 8 Rec building. Heat, water 8 parking included. 125 W. Hoover. $750/month. Post Realty: 734-761-8220. postrealtyproperties.com Oaks of Ypsilanti 3 bdrm, 2 bath $895/mo $300 deposit Includes All Appliances Washer 8 Dryer Income guidelines apply Call from 9-5, 517-673-8661 1 bdrm apt $450, or 2 bdrm $500, plus utilities. Wiard Court, Ypsilanti Twp. Call 248-753-3595. 1 BDRM. - Old W. Side, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, yard. $1000 includes all. 734-996-0119. 1 BDRM APT. Walk to EMU campus. Free heat. Private deck w/ shade. Avail now, $545/mo. 734-717-2646. Plymouth EHO Hillcrest Club $0 Security Deposit! * (888) 598-9769 12350 Risman www.cmiproperties.net *with qualifying credit AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 1 8 2 bdrms with flexible lease terms. Pets welcome. 734-741-9300 annarborapartments.net Avail NOWI Ann Arbor 2 bdrm, free heat 8 water. Parking. Washer 8 dryer included. $700. 732-249-7127. AVAIL NOW! Ypsi Twp. 1 Bdrm. Quiet community. No pets. $475/mo. AVAIL NOW, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, upper duplex. Great location, downtown Ann Arbor. $850. Some utilities. 248-738-5578. AVAIL 1 Bdrm Spacious Apt. Carpeted. Off street parking. Imi W. of Ann Arbor.No pets $595-i-deposit. 734-665-3027 BELLEVILLE - In Town, Sharp 1 bdrm, newly refurbished. $550. includes heat/water. Call 734-674-5988. FIND IT HERE! In the CiassifiedsI BELLEVILLE LAKE, 1 bdrm apt, heat/water included, references. No pets. $695/mo. •f security. 734-699-2935 BRIGHTON, Oakcrest Apts. 2bdrm, CLEAN 8 QUIET. $600/mo. Near US-23 8 Lee Rd. © 1-800-773-3031 BROADWAY-MEDICAL CENTER Large comfortable 1 bedroom, well maintained historic house, new kitchen. Walk to hospital. Quiet wooded area, onsite parking on large lo t Lease, no children, cat ok. $950. Available February. Ron Dankert, Swisher Commercial 734-662-3517 or 355-0936. CANTON - New 2 bdrm, 2 bath, big kitchen 8 living room, fireplace, balcony, garage. $1250. 734-398-5001 REDUCED RENT!!!! Most affordable 8 largest 1, 2 bedrooms 8 efficiencies on 8 around EMU campus. Houses 8 duplexes avail. Free heat, water, 8 parking. Call 734-485-3013. www. universitymanagement.com SALINE, Large! Bdrm Cherry floors. $&10/mo. Heat included. Call 734-482-4504. Saline -1 bdrm, country setting. $700/mo includes water. Newly remodelled, laundry on site. 734-260-2672. Studio-10 min walk to downtown Ann Arbor. $495/mo., utilities/wireless included. No smoke/pets. 734 330 7404 2-$635/mo. 1 bdrm 2/1-8/1, 2/1 -5/1, w / lease take over option. Free heaVhot water, 800 sf. parking, all new appliances, laundry, clean. Pets OK. Village Green Apts. 734-649-6991. West Side 2 bdrm, laundry, close to schools/parks, nice yard, new carpet/paint. $875/mo. 734-323-9915. YPSI, westside. Very nice 2 bdrm, quiet neighborhood. Private parking 8 entrance. $750 includes heat/water. No pets/smoke. 734-484-0452 Ypsilanti - Historic District 2 bdrm, den, laundry, balcony, CA, hardwood 8 parking. Heat 8 water included. $960/mo. 734-484-4226 Ypsilanti E. Side, 1 bdrm apt, (2 avail), utilities furnished. $500 8 550/mo. First/last month's rent. 734-429-7303 Chidester Place Apts. Is NOW accepting applications for 1 bdrm apts. Affordable housing for people 62/older 8 handicapped/disabled. Rent Based on Income ★ Heat & Water Included^ Our Apts, have many amenities to offer: ★ Spacious floor plans ★ Located on AATA Bus Route ★ Laundry facilities on site ★ Large Community Room with activities ★ Emergency pull cords Please call us at 734-487-9400, or visit us at 330 Chidester, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Equal Housing Opportunity C o n d om in ium s , T ow n h o u se s a n d Co-ops - Rental Ann Arbor, beautiful 2/2.5 townhome, close to UM 8 downtown, 1450sf, 3 stories, finished basement, includes all appliances, carport, $1250. Devon 734-709-0441 Ann Arbor, NE - Contempory 3 bdrm, living room, dining L, breaWast nook, family room. 2 fireplaces, 2Vz car garage. 734-995-1970. ANN ARBOR-Must See! New 1080 sf condo w/ 2 bdrms -1-1 bath, laundry, appliances, finished basement, balcony. $900. 734-476-8802. Ann Arbor - Luxury 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Hardwood, granite, garage. 1350 sf. $1195. 989- 737-3538/734-560-5619. ANN ARBOR - Near North Campus. 2 bdrm each w / own bath, also, Vz bath. Spacious. $1250. 734-972-1044 ANN ARBOR - New Condo 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, garage, all appliances. $1299/ mo. ■+ utilities. 248-787-8030. Ann Arbor Luxury Townhouse for Rent. 2 bdrm, 2Vz bath. $1600/mo. www.forsalebyowner.com (listing ID# 20526560) 734-998-6607/646-7900 Ann Arbor newer condo for lease. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, deluxe kitchen. 1165 sf, less than 2 mi. from U of M hospital. $l,225/mo. 734-878-1607. Ann Arbor Two Story Townhouse, 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Car Garage, Balcony, New Construction. No Pets. For Rent. Call 734-717-9016 ANN ARBOR WALNUT GLEN Main level, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Screen porch, garage, all appliances $1095 734-216-7594 AWESOME Super nice 2 bdrms, laundry, great amenities, Loaded! Close to everything. $850. Today! 697-8529 Brand new 3 bed. Hardwood floor, fireplace, large living and dining area. Steel utensils. $1350. 989-737-3538. Brand New Ann Arbor, 2/2.5, ail appliances, washer/dryer, garage 1 mo. free w /ly r lease $1250. 734-223-3290 Brand New Ann Arbor 3 stor / townhouse. 2 Bdrm + larglee Iloft or 3rd bdrm. 2.5 Bath, 1633 sf, laundry, garage. $1295. 734-981-4290. Chapel Hill 2 bdrm, 2Vz bath, new kitchen, washer/dryer. $1100/mo. Call 734-776-3630 Chelsea-3 bdrm, 2V? bath, close to downtown. $1300 •^deposit. Option to buy considered. 517-522-8216 DEXTER-2 Bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, garage. Flex lease. No dogs. Option to buy. $950, 734-662-5151. Georgetown - 2 bdrm condo for rent. IVz bath, basement. $1,000/mo. Open by appointment. ® 313-999-0503. Seniors 62 yrs Bolder Luxury living at affordable rates. Heat 8 water included. New construction. Melvin T. Walls Manor. 734-484-3820. JUST Built Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, 2Vz bath, basement, 2 car, fireplace, appliances. Overlooks golf course. 216-2337 JUST Built Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, 2V2 bath, basement, 2 car, fireplace, appliances. Overlooks golf course. 216-2337 Lifestyle single level living w/ 2 bdrm, 2 bath, living room, 2 fireplaces, galley kitchen. 313-623-2664, 734-207-0650. Luxury Condo in historic mansion, Ypsilanti. 2 bdrm, 2Vz bath, 1700 sf, newly renovated. $1200/mo. w/option to buy. 734-644-5656 ANN ARBOR CONDO 4bdrm, 2Vz baths, N. carrvpus, $900/inctudes utilities. bny2006@netscape.net Bulletin Board ads worki see page A4 for details New condo $2,100/mo. Walk to grocery, Barnes 8 Nobles, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, library 8 Loft, 2 car. 248-225-6375 NORTHFIELD TWP. - 2 bdrm. townhome, attached garage. Price reduced! $950/mo. + utilities. 734-663-7111 Old Walnut Hts - 2 bdrm, 2VZ bath, covered parking, walk to campus/downtown. New furnace. A/C. 734-665-7799 Packard/Stadium, 2 bdrm w/ A/C, pool walkout, $850/mo. w/ cable, 248-895-9923. Packard Rd - 2 bdrm, 1 bath w/ AC 8 cable. $850/mo. © 248-895-9923. Short-Term, 4-8 mo. Near UofM Medical. Modern 4 Bdrm/2.5 bath townhome. 2 car garage. Washer/dryer 8 A/C. $1195. © 734-834-3409 Tecumseh 2 bed w/fireplace 8 garage, $900/mo. w/ heat. Security deposit required. No smoke/pets. 517423-9406 WALDEN HILLS -1 Bedroom Condo for rent near Liberty 8 Maple. $875/mo. First month free!! Call 810-397-1696. I D u p le x Rental Able to move 2 story -tbasement, 1.5 bath, carport, Ann Arbor close to downtown. $990. 734-320-2210. ANN ARBOR - 2 Bdrm, wheelchair accessible, A/C, parking, laundry. Pets Ok. $750-F. ©734-678-3061. Ann Arbor-Old West Side, nice, remodelled, 2 bdrm, laundry. Nosmoke/pet.$1150 -futilities. 734-662-1371 Ann Arbor W. Side, spacious side by side duplex, 2 bdrm, cathedral ceiiing/A/C, carport yard, deck, short lease. $850/mo. 734-930-6122. ANN ARBOR NW-2bdrm, deck, built in garage, no pets/smoke. March 1. $710. 734-665-5673. ANN ARBOR 2 bdrm, living, dining, kitchen, hardwood, balcony, garage, yard, $870-f utilities. 734-216-9660 ANN ARBOR WESTSIDE 2 bdrm lower, 900 sf, hardwood, C/A, basement, laundry, garage. No pets/smoke. $850. 734-662-1371 annarborhouserental.com Architecturally Unique - Oak floors, interior brick, glass galore. 2 bdrm, lake access/ view. $895. 734-476-9226. Art Deco Burns Park 1 bdrm. Heat, water & laundry. $650.734-994-5187. Avail, immediately. Eberwhite/ Slauson area. 3bdrm, I ’A bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 -f utilities. ©734-663-7610 Avail, imrnediately. Eberwhite/ Slauson area. 3bdrm, T/z bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 + utilities. ©734-663-7610 CLEAN/QUtET - Must seel 2 bdrm, full basement. Great storage/hobby area. A/C. 3 blocks from Main. No smoke/pets. Avail Now. © 734-668-6686 ® Great Old W. Side large 3 bdrm duplex, avail. Mar. Sublet through June, $1050/ mo. New lease after June. No smoke/pets. 663-0268. ★ ★ HAMBURG ★ ★ 2 bdrm, recently remodeled. $675/mo. + utilities. ★ ★ 734-663-7111 ★ ★ MILAN - 3 bdrm w/laundry, basement, 8 garage. Walk to schools. $975 + utilities. 734-973-7118. OLD W. Side-Super clean, lower 1 bdrm, 700 sf, laundry. Heat included. No smoke/pets. $750. 663-2425 1 Bdrm Duplex w/Loft $750/mo. 248-563-7500. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pinckney country setting, 2 bdrm, clean, newly carpeted, stove/fridge, $625 + deposit. No pets. 734-878-5140 2 BDRM/1 Bath. IVzmi. W. of Main. Fenced yard, 2 parking spots, laundry. Pets ok. $795 includes water. 734-453-0844 W. Side 3bdrm. Near downtown, Kerrytown. Fenced yard, basement, carport, wash/dry. $1,440 + utilities. Avail. 03/06 734-717-7214 WHITMORE LAKE - 2 bdrm, 900 sf, laundry hookup, central AC. Available 2/1. $700/mo. 734-424-2788. W. SIDE-1ST MO. FREE! Large, clean, 2 bdrm, many updates, wash/ dry, secure storage. $799. 734-717-4346 R e s iden tial W a sh te n aw Rental A/C Ann Arbor 4 Bdrm 2'/z bath, new home. $1650-futilities 734-834-2656 A/C Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 2’A bath, 3 min from UM campus. Georgetown Area. $1700-f utilities 734-216-0411 ABANDON HIGH RENT! 16 houses immediately avail- Free referrals. Call 994-RENT Ability to walk to downtown Ann Arbor, parks. 3 bdrm, 1V? bath, oak floors, huge yard 8 deck, pets ok, lease neg 1200sf $1495. 657-7474 ABLE TO PLEASE Immaculate W. Side 3 bdrm ranch, 2 car garage, fenced yard/pets ok/fireplace Wines Forsythe School, avail. Jan. 1, $1195/mo. 734-239-1877 or 769-4898 ABLE TO RENT NOW. Nice 4 bdrm, 1800sf home near Burns Park, all appliances. $1395. ©734-971-2533. ABLY REDONE! 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch. Newer kitchen. Dishwasher, hardwood, finished basement, rec room 8 study, washer/dryer, deck. Haisley School. Pets ok. $1,150. 734-904-4004 Absolutely ready in Ypsi. 2 bdrm, 750 sf house, fenced yard-$790. 2 bdrm duplex, big yard-$650. 810-225-0706 AC, 3 bdrm. Wines School, garage, pets ok, oak floors, 1 MO. FREE! $1400/mo. 914- 830-5555, 734-995-4455 AFFORDABLE - Country living right in Ann Arbor town. Extraordinarily beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath on 3 partially wooded lots, 5 min from campus. Cathedral ceilings. $1200/mo. 734-665-8840 ANN ARBOR, furnished, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $1300 -futilities. Short term lease avail. 734-662-5652. Ann Arbor, Furnished 3 bdrm ranch, central location. Shortterm OK. $1200-f utilities. 734-996-4551,657-5825 Ann Arbor-1384 Harpst. Nice 3 bdrm house, new kitchen 8 bath, immediate occupany avail. $1175/month + utilities. (734)323-3314. Ann Arbor -1 Bdrm, patio, pool, fitness center, near Stadium 8 Pauline. $720 Rob 734-216-0509 Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm, wide driveway, big yard, washer/ dryer, new carpet. 3211 McComb. $875. 891-4167. Ann Arbor-2 wooded acres on Cedar Bend. Appliances, oak floors, fireplace, new kitchen, A/C. No smoke/pets. $1500. 734-663-7715. ANN ARB6r - 3 bdrm, C/A, carport, large fenced backyard. 2410 Walter. Avail Now. $1200. 734-663-1323 Ann Arbor - 3 bdrm, laundry, deck, new carpet/appliances. Newly remodeled, corner lot. Private. $950. 734-434-2362 ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 2 biks to UM Stadium, near campus $950 -futilities 8 deposit. Call Chuck @313-580-4108 or Mark @734-417-7908. AHHANN ARBOR Rent w/ option to buy- Newer house w/3 bdrm 8 2Vz bath with fireplace. Call 248-371-9715. Ann Arbor - Newer home. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 2 car attached garage, close to downtown. Call 248-730-4750. ★ ★ ANN ARBOR ★ ★ Stadium area, 4 bdrm, 2'A bath, wood floors, 2 car garage, decks. © 248-969-2267 Ann Arbor - UM Stadium / Yost. 1502 White St. Updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, laundry. S 734-260-3721 Ann Arbor/Campus/Burns Park Charming 3 bdrm house. 4-8 month lease. $1400. ©734-272-8383. Ann Arbor 4 bdrm, IVz bath, new carpet/paint, all appliances, fireplace, attached garage. 734-944-6509 ANN ARBOR Bi-level 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Excellent Location! $1390/month. 734-330-4130; 734-662-8668. ANN ARBOR Cherry Street. 3 bed/1 bath. Rent to own. $950/mo. 734-521-0185 Ann Arbor clean 3 bdrm, new carpet, alt appliances, large yard, garage. $1250/mo. 734-944-6509 Ann Arbor NE side. Cozy 1 bdrm on 1.5 acre; near M14/ US23, 5 miles to UM Campus. $790/mo. 734-913-9317 ANN ARBOR 3 BDRM NEAR PACKARD 8 STADIUM Many upgrades, nice, corner lot. $ 1000. ^313-220-2117^ ANN ARBOR W. SIDE House for Rent. Abbot School. 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced in yard w/ deck, carport, hardwood floors. $1275/mo. Call 734-997-0708 Ann Arbor West - 4 room, 2 wood floors, fenced yard. $1150.©734-981-9102 s lOOOsf, 2bdrm home w/screen porch 8 remodeled kitchen. Hardwood, A/C, basement laundry. No dogs. $1100. 734-663-6138 Available Feb. 1 Like new 4 bdrm., A/C, remodeled throughout. Ypsi Twp. no smoking or pets. $1100/mo. (734) 732-3315. AVAILABLE NOW- 4 bdrm house located near EMU Central Campus. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500 or www.michcomrealty.com AVAILABLE NOW - Football lovers! 3 bdrm house located near the IM building. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662- 5500 or mlchcomrealty.com AVAIL NOW!-(3) 3 bdrms $850. Only (1)2 bdrm $800 -fsecurity + utilities. Located in West Willow. No pets. Will accept Sec 8. 734-484-4180 Mon-Fri, 8-5pm Beautiful Ypsi, West Side Home - 3 bdrm, 1 Vz bath, 2Vzcar, large yard. $1000 -f utilities. ©734-417-8679. Brand new, 4 bdrm, 2Vz bath Colonial. Greene Farms Sub, Ypsi Twp. 7986 Berwick Dr. $1675 lease/option to buy. Jeff, 734-368-2594 Agent "CAN MOVE IN TODAY!" 10 RENT TO OWN HOMES ★ ☆ ★ 3K to 5K DOWN ^^ ^ S 734-646-5050 © NEANN ARBOR Bi-level plus basement, 4 bdrm, 2Vz bath, $1300 -f utilities. 734-424-0646 NEW HOME FOR RENT, 3 bdrm, full basement, big fenced yard, $1000/mo. 734-483-0137. New 3 bdrm Ranch Ready in Feb. Master suite, 2 car attached garage, dishwasher, stove. Dexter Schools. Easy access to 194, 6 miles from Ann Arbor. $1595 -f securlty/utilities. 734-994-8008 NORTH CAMPUS AREA 4 bdrm, 2Vz bath, 2Vz car garage with loft. $2000/mo. Call 734-216-7223 Old W. Side. 3 bdrm, new kitchen/bath, washer/dryer, new furnace, low utilities, $1350. 734-662-0736. Old Westside Charm - 1200' 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Woor;! floors, Air Fresh Paint, Fenced Yard. Eberwhite Schools. $1600/ mo. (734) 564-0177 Pittsfield Twp home, Ann Arbor schools, 3 bdrm ranch, 5899 W. Michigan Ave. $1,000/mo. 734-368-7776 Remodeled Homes for Rent - 3-4 bedrooms. Available Feb. 10. Call Lisa or Bobby: 734- 721-9954 or 734-752-1079. RENT TO OWN Many homes available. HomeBuyersHotSpot.com Or call 800-990-8806 SALINE - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, very nice, C/A, partially finished basement, $1100. Call 734-834-2885. Saline 3 bdrm, finished basement, CA, new carpet, 2Vz car. No smoke/pets. $1200 -futilities. 734-429-2183 - 3 bdrm house, oversized garage, fenced yard, Ypsi Twp, George School. $900/month -f utilities. © 734-484-1696 3 bdrm house/apts. 734-262-1627. 3 bdrm house, carport, fenced-in backyard. $1,050/ month. Ypsi, w/Belleville Schools. 734-587-3603 3 BDRM RANCH, 2 bath, IVz car attached garage, close to US23 8 194. $1250/month -f utilities. © 734-434-9087. 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, single family dwelling w/ 2 acres 8 water frontage/2 Car carport $850+ utilities/deposit/734-649-2782 2 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT w/ garage, $850/mo. Near Piatt 8 Packard. Call Joe at 734-327-5949. ★ ★ WHITMORE LAKE ★ ★ Quiet residential neighborhood Close to Ann Arbor 8 Brighton, very clean, 2 bdrm, IVz bath, garage, basement, large yard. Possible lease option, possible short term lease $975/mo. 810-632-5335 Ypsi, tease option, 3-5 bdrms 1947 Whittaker Rd. Ypsi. 734-657-5657, Howard, Ehman 8 Grenstreet GMAC. Ypsilanti, 3bdrm Fenced backyard, $875/mo. 734-944-7101; 313-999-4359 YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm homes, basement, garage, totally remodeled. Must see!! $1075- $1375/mo. 734-216-3302. YPSI - Ainsworth Circle. 3 bdrm, full basement, AC, garage. $1,000/mo+utillties+ security. RENTED. Chelsea-New house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car detached, C/A, wash/dry, no smoke $1275/ mo + utilities avail. Feb. 866-800-6554 ext. 701 Chelsea - Nice ranch, garage (2), basement, 33 acres. Stream, woods, wild. $1,375 neg. Call 995-1567 Cozy, 1 bdrm house. No smoking or pets. $850/mo. 734-326-8512. Cozy cabin lakeside. Chelsea area. Wood stove. Washer/ dryer. 1 + bdrm. $700/mo includes utilities. 517-404-6931 DEXTER- 8059 Huron St. Rent/own nice 2-3 bdrmi bath 1600SF home$1075+/ mo. Flex terms.424-2078 DEXTER ★ SHORT NOTICE ★ 8,300 Sq.Ft. Log Mansion On 6.75 acres 5 bdrm, 7 bath Plus Personal Property to be Sold "Piece By Piece" By Order of Trustee EMERGENCY AUCTION This Property Must be SOLD 11AM*SAT#JAN21 1 PM • SUN* JAN 22 13777 Orchard Ridge Dexter, Ml 48118 AuctionCompanyof America.com In Co-op w/ Re-Max Executives 888-573-1616 ELEGANT Furnished 3 bdrm home avail. 7/1. Spring/Felch Also, 600 sf apt. Packard/4th. Avail. 2/1. © 734-996-1546 4 BDRM IN STOCKBRIDGE. NEEDS WORK. $900/Mo. AVAIL. NOW. CALL 734-818-6718. 4 month lease - Rent negotiable. Furnished 2 bdrm home. Chelsea area LAKEFRONT. 734-320-5648. 4 yr old 3 bdrm ranch, 2 bath, 2 car attached, full basement. Britton schools. $1,150/mo. 517-403-6647. Furnished spacious family home! 3 bdrm, IVz bath. Finished deck, attached 2 car garage. Close to schools, shopping 8 N. Campus. $1,300 +utilities. 6 mo. min. term. Avail now. 734-678- 6226. carino@umich.edu Great deal!II $1600/mo brand new 4 bdrm home, Lincoln consolidated schools. Call Chris Knight 734-453-6800 MANCHESTER lease/option newer 2 story 3 bdrm, 1880 sf, rent and deposit neg. 734-645-6581. Ypsilanti^ on Ford Lake. 2 bed, 2 bath, new carpet/ paint. Boat slip, pool access. $900/mo. 734-788-7559. Ypsilanti - Lease w/option to buy. Large 3 bedroom home. Call Bob Petersen at 734-678- 9743. #2513110 Keller Williams Realty. 734-995-9400. YPSILANTI 4 year old home. 3 bed/ 2 bath w/garage 8 basement. Could be 0 down. $1300/mo 734-521-0182 Ypsi Twp - Bright 8 clean 3 bdrm. Large wooded lot, 3 mi to EMLJ. Avail NOW. $895 + utilities. ©734-487-5506. Ypsi Twp. Share or rent full house. 2-3bdrms, 2 baths. Share $400; full $1,175. 1-800-484-7984 ext 4446 Re s iden tial L iv in g s to n Rental BRIGHTON/HOWELL 3bdrm Waterfront, all sports lake - dock, laundry, appliances, good x-way access, immediate occupancy. $750 winter/ $850 summer. 517-545-9952 Brighton Schools. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 110Osf ranch w/many updates 8 shed, large fenced in yard, appliances including washer 8 dryer. $900+ security 8 utilities. 248-808-2272. DUPLEXES - Pinckney Area. Wildlife 8 lake access. 2 8 3 bdrm. $630 8 $730 + utilities. No dogs. 734-662-8669. HAMBURG TWP-3 bdrm, like new w/lake access, Brighton schools. $1300 © 645-3643 HOWELL - 3 bdrrn, 1.5 bath clean, carport, storage, lake access, $1000/mo. $1000 security. 810-599-8955 HOWELL - 5 bdrm Cape Cod, 2200 sf, 2 bath, decks, lake access. $1500/mo $1000 security. 810-599-8955 Lease to Own, beautiful Winans Lake front home. 3100 Sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 100 ft. frontage, lease $2490/mo., own $445K. 810-231-4713. Pinckney- 2 bdrm, Patterson lake w/views, access, sauna, loft, attached garage $850. 734-475-9795/734-846-6369 PINCKNEY 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement, 2-car garage on 2 acres. Great location. $1200/mo. 734-476-3142. PINCKNEY AREA - 1300sf Ranch, 2 bdrm, IVz bath,full basement, all appliances, includes maintenance. $1200/ mo. 810-231-2778 Pinckney Chain of Lakes. 1500 sq', 4 bdrm, IVz bath, heated garage. All appliances. $1250. 517-655-5054. S u b u rb a n Areas, C o u n try Homes Rental ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ Belleville, Nice 1 Bdrm Washer 8 Dryer. $600 + Deposit 8 Utilities 910-264-1838 COUNTRY Setting- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, all appliances including laundry, new furnace 8 C /A . 15 min. East of Ann Arbor. $995+ utilities. 734-546-8733 5 bed 2 bath Country Living 2600sf. 4 acres in Munith 30 min to Ann Arbor $1,200/ mo+ deposit. Keith (734) 461-6819 after 6pm Large, updated 3bdrm, 2bath home in downtown Belleville Small pets OK! $1500/mo., 2 mo. leasel Call:734-439-7127 Large 3 bdrm ranch 2 bath, 2 car garage. Large lot in Tecumseh area. Non smokers. $1,100. 734-223-8583 Lake P ro p e rty an d Re crea tional Rental CAVANAUGH LAKE 3 bdrm, IVz bath,view,dock,fireplace. 6mo. lease ok. $850+utilities 517-764-7602,517-795-8003. 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Main St. Brighton COMMUNITY NEWS (810) 844-2000 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20,2006 D IR EC TO R Y Arbor Woods New Model: 4207 Center Valley Carpenter Rd. between Packard and Ellsworth, (behind Target) From $229,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com . Arbor Hills (Coming Soon!) Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth Roads, Superior Twp. From the upper $500’s 734-761-6363 www.tollbrothers.com Aspen Ridge Square Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textiie. i-94 exit 181A. Ypsilanti. From the $200’s. 866-63'7-0523 <► Aspen Ridge Village - Duet Condominiums Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textiie. 1-94 exit 181 A. Ypsilanti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0524 Autumn Woods Condominiums ’ Sutton Development Co., LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr. - NE Corner of Clark & Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160’s. 734-482-9000 www.autumnwoodscondos.com Balmoral Park Condominiums Wineman & Komer Walk to Briarwood Mall Main Street North of Eisenhower From $240’s 734-913-8661 Balmoralparkcondos.com Bellemeade Hometowns Building Company Augusta Twp. From $249,900 734- 461-9608 www.hometownebuiliding.com Blue Heron Pointe Townhomes Centex Hornes 6240 Trumpeter Lane - East side of Platt, S. of Michigan Ave. (US-23 exit 34) Pittsfield Twp., Ypsilanti. From the $170’s 866-637-0525 Bonner Hills Villas and Estates Bonner Hills Building 25 mi. S.W. of Ann Arbor @ Rogers Hwy. and M-50, Tecumseh. Condo’s from the $170’s - Houses from the $250’s. (517) 42-HILLS (424-4557) www.bonnerhills.com Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr. - S. side of Geddes, btwn Prospect & Harris, Superior Twp. From the $200’s 866-637-3741 Carriage Trace Hometowns Building Company 1008 Carriage Trace Blvd. On 11 Mile, E. of Pontiac Trail, South Lyon From $279,900. 248-446-1439 www.hometownebuilding.com o Castleton Farms Campbell/Eddings Bldg., Co. N. Territorial & Dexter-Townhall From $289,900. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Celtic Farms Michigan Home Builders On Inkster Rd. N of Huron River, S. of Van Horn, in Flatrock From $229,900. 586-726-6700. vrww.mihomebuilders.com Centennial Farms Johnson Building Croup Off Textile, between Lohr & State Mid $300’s. 734-429-9550 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com Cherry Hill Gardens Cherry Hill/Denton Group SE corner of Cherry Hill & Denton Rds., Canton From the low $200’s. 734-844-7824 www.cherryhillgardens.com Cleverly Village Michigan Home Builders 3069 Cloverty, corner of Stone School & Ellsworth, Ann Arbor From $164,900. 734-971-3800 www.mihomebuilders.com Dexter Crossing Peters Building Co. Village of Dexter-Dexter A2 Rd. to Carrington $220,900-$310,000. 734-429-2440 www.petersbuiiding.com Diuble Meadows Peters Building Co. Corner of Waters & Strieter Road Lodi Twp., Ann Arbor address. From the $280’s. 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Fieldstone Village Condominiums Sutton Development Co., LLC Just W. of M-52 and Old US-12, Chelsea $150’s - $190’s. 734-475-2600 www.fieldstonevillageeondos.com I Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213- 6286 www.guentherhomes.com Harvest Ridge Guenther Building Company On US12 in the Village of Clinton across from the High School From the $160’s. 517-456-8681 www.guentherhomes.com Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. E. Michigan Ave. - East of State St Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline. From $237,000 734-429- 2440 www.petersbuilding.com Hidden Lake Beck Development Community 1 mile East of US-23, Silver Lake Rd. (Exit 55) 3 miles South of 1-96 From the upper $400’s to over $1 million. 248-446-3541 www.hiddenlakeonline.com Highpointe Villas at Stonebridge Signature Communities E. off Maple Rd. btwn Ellsworth & Textile Rd., Ann Arbor From the $340’s 734-944-5757 www.signaturecommunities.info Hometown Village of Marion Delcor Homes Off D-19 - just South of 1-96 From the low 200’s to high $300 517-540-1300 www.thebuilderofdreams.com Huntington Woods Bayberry-Construction Monroe-Macon Rd. and Saline River, Saline From the $320's. 734-316-2094 WWW.harris-homes.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial. From the $280’s 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.com Irish Hitts Hometowne Building Company Hartland. From $234,900 810-629-2264 www.hometownebuilding.com Kirkway of Scio Curtis-A&M Scio Building 6501 Wistera Trace, Scio Township S. of Jackson Rd, off Staebler. Ann Arbor. From $259,900. 734-995-5500 www.amcustombuilthomes.com www.curtisbuilding.com Legacy Heights Bayberry Construction 2181 Windmill Way, Saline. Off Maple, Just S. of Textile.From the $330,000’s 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.CGm Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. 1 block E. of Stadium on Liberty in Ann Arbor. $315,000-$398,000 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Maple Cove & The Enclave Summitt Development M-14 to Maple Rd, 1/2 mile S. on West side. Ann Arbor From the $270’S. 734-260-9210. www.summittmichigan .com ❖ Meadowbrook Centex Homes 1282 North St. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $180’s 866-637-3771 Meadowind, Grayhawk Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Dexter-Pinckney Rd., South of M36. From $200’s. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Mlddlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton, E. of M-52, W of Occidental, on N side. North Adrian, S of Clinton From the $160's. 517-266-8130 www.guentherhomes.com I. ▼ Summerfield Glen Condos Norfolk Homes Liberty between Maple & Wagner, Ann Arbor. From the $170's 734-997-9540 www.norfolk-homes.com The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1289 Meadowbrook Dr. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $ 150's 866-637-3770 The Gallery at the Polo Fields BRG Custom Homes 888 Eagle Ave., Ann Arbor From the $500’s. 734-669-2959 www.brgcustomhomes.com Mystic Ridge Ann Arbor Builders, Inc. S. side of Strawberry Lake Rd. btw. Mast & Merrill. Hamburg Township Homes from the $270’s; Condos from the $240's. (734) 449-4625 www.mysticridge.com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial, E. of Mast From the mid $300’s. 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds. Ypsilanti From $159,900.734-485-0550 www.brgcustomhomes.com Rosewood Village Rock Construction S. of Michigan on E. side of Platt Ann Arbor Schools From the $160's 866-338-ROCK WWW.rockhomes.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Northern Dancer (off Moon Rd 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave), Saline From the upper $400’s 734-944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Saline Valley Farms Signature Communities S. off Milkey Rd., 3/4 mile W. of Sallne-Mllan Rd., Saline From the $390’s. 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunitles.info Sandhill Estates Bayberry Construction 11205 Sandhill Dr., Grass Lake From the $212’s. 517-522-6340 www.harris-homes.com o 4 ^ The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigan Home Builders 13490 Christina Lane, Van Buren Twrp. t-94 to exit 187, go South on Rawsonville, then 1 mi. E on Huron River Dr. Condos from the mid $180's 734-699-2700 www.mihomebuilders.com The Pines Johnson Building Group 4111 Timber Ridge Dr, Ann Arbor From the mid $500’s. (734) 996-9456 vmw.johnsonbuildinggroup.com The Timbers Summitt Development 1/2 mite S. of Huron River Dr. on Ellwell. Van Buren Twp. From the $240’s. 734-697-5977. www.summittmichigan.com The Village of Hickory Pointe Rock Construction South of Michigan Ave. between Monger & Crane. Ann Arbor Schools. From the $260’s 866-553- ROCK www.rockhomes.com 4 ^ Stoneyfteld Meadows of Dexter Marhofer/Campbell Building Island Lk Rd. W out of Dexter just past Wyiie on the S. Side of Island Lk. From $289,900.734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com The Woodlands of Chatterton Village Townhomes by Centex Homes 47515 Ormskirk - SW corner of Beck & Geddes, Canton From the $160’s 866-637-3753 Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle - S. side of Jackson Rd., w. of Parker, Dexter (1-94 exit 167) From the $170’s 866-637-3772 Torwood Timberline Building & Design, Inc. Michigan Ave. & Austin Rd., Saline From the $350’s. 734-944-2526 sites/mtive.com/timberline Trowbridge Homes of Andover Trowbridge Companies 50912 Richard Dr., corner of N. Territorial & Napier, Plymouth Twp. From Mid $300’s 734-459-4258 www.trowbridge-companies.com Uptown Village Delcor Homes Corner of Carpenter & Arkona (Exit 27). Starting from low $200’s to high $300’s. 734-439-8700 www.thebuilderOfdreams.com Walnut Ridge Toll Brothers Inc. 2578 Timber Hill Dr. Maple Rd., 1/4 mi. N. of M-14. From the low $600’s (734) 769-6900 www.tolibrothGrs.com Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Michigan Ave to Norvell -South Grass Lake. From $149,900 734-323-0111 www.mc-realestate.com Wellesley Gardens Wellesley Building Company Located on North side of Michigan Ave. Just west of US-23, Ann Arbor From the low $190’s. 734-434-3333 www.wellesleygardens.com Westrldge of Dexter Signature Communities Baker Rd. exit off 1-94, N to downtown Dexter. W. thru village past historic bridge, right to models. From the $220’s 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunities.info WestTowne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple, Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presales from the $250’s 734-994-5599 www.westtownecondos.com Woodland Ridge Hometowne Building Company 5081 White Tail Ct, Commerce Twp. From $259,900.248-684-1335 www.hometownebuilding.com C6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20,2006 L e t O u r C l a s s i f i e d s T h e y d id f o r t h e s e s a t i s f ie d c u s t o m e r s . "We received more than a dozen calls a day from our ad for a housekeeper. We also received many calls from your online service. We were very pleased." T r i c i a M . o f A n n A r b o r 'Your 10-day ad worked miracles for me. I sold my 1996 Volvo on the second day. 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Please submit resume by email or in person, Mon-Fri, 12-6 pm, 3660 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml. 734-213-9800 lc@carlylerestaurant.net Catering Assistant Daytime petition, Mon-Fri. Fax resume or work history to 734-485-8758 or email angelfood@provide.net CAREGIVERS Enable the elderly to live at home by providing nonmedical homecare services. P/T day, evening, weekend hours. Home instead Senior Care: 734-332-9109 Experienced sewers needed to work from home. 25 hours per week for Manchester artist. Please call 734-428-3860. GYMNASTIC ASSISTANT Tues. & Thurs. PM & Sat hrs. 248-561-2050 RETAIL, detail oriented person needed F/T at Packing/ Shipping store Email svenida@ tds.net. 734-612-9248 Teachers For fun after-school Spanish language program in local elementary schools. 1 to 4 hours/week. 734-769-8378. Womens Locker Room Attendant Work and Workout! Beautiful private club has evening/ weekend day shifts avail, for energetic person to do towels and maintain tidy appearance of facility. Apply at Liberty Athletic Club, 2975 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor. C h ild Care Em p lo ym e n t AVAIL NANNY! I am an experienced Nanny avail to work Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 6:30pm. CPR certified, excellent references 8 reliable transportation. 734-429-3981. Babysitter needed for our 6 yr. old in Ann Arbor home, hrs. 2:30-6:30 pm. About 3-4 days/week. Days needed vary on month to month basis. Experience 8 references preferred. Call 734-998-0589. Child care forteenagers and housekeeping needed - 3 hrs/day - 5 days/wk - $8/hr. Call Larry at (419)283-0016. EXPERIENCED CHILD CARE PROVIDER needed for 8 year old 8 3 year old 7;30AM- 9AM 8 3PM to 6PM Mon-Fri w/occasional evenings. References required. $10-12/hr based on experience. Call 734-846-3856. Child Care Assistant (Temporary position - approx. 2 mos, 40 hrs. wk) Provide childcare support to infants/toddlers of homeless families. Ability to work flexible hours and sensitivity to vulnerable populations. Minimum - High School diploma, child care experience preferred. Send resume and letter to : Time for Tots Supervisor SOS Community Services, 101 S. Huron Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Fax number: (734) 485-8739 michaelw@soscs.org EOE. GOVERNESS AUPAIR Ann Arbor, Ml Family is in need of an bilingual English/ Spanish Governess for three children. Must be able to work 6 days a week (Tuesday- Sunday) during the school year. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and Michigan Driver License required. Compensation based on experience (7-10 years preferred). Living accommodations available. Please contact Christy at (734) 657- 0356 for an interview. Principals only, please. In home, live out nanny for 2 kids, 3 8 lyrs. References a must. Contact nannyinmi@ yahoo.com for details. Mature, reliable person for child care 8 housekeeping. 3-6 pm Mon.-Fri. Reliable car, excellent references. 734-332-1490 NANNY for children ages 12 8 7, P/T, after school from approx. 4-8 pm, 4 days/wk. ® 734-663-0140. Nanny needed PT/FT for 2 great kids. Excellent pay for right person, email resume luvkayla1224@sbcglobal.net Need female baby sitter, speaks fluent Hindi and English for 5 yr girl 4-6 hrs week, Kathy in Ann Arbor 945-8880 Seeking reliable after school care for an 8 and a 10 year old at an Ann Arbor home (NW side). Approximately 6- 10 hours/week, starting at 3.30PM. Car and references required (734) 327-1912 TWO TO FOUR DAYS A WEEK, ABOUT 30 HOURS. FOUR YEAR OLD BOY. 734-879-4060. WANTED: MARY POPPINSM Child caregiver for 2 girls in Willis area. Requires dedicated, motivated, and funloving person with lots of energy. VVeekday long hours, no weekends. Requires great driving skills/home manager skills/cooking/cleaning/errands. Competitive pay. Serious and skilled need only apply. 734-480-4964. Do the right thing for the right reason, every day. Lutheran Social Services of Ml. KidZone Ed. Childcare and Pre.Ft/Pt/sub.join our committed team, call 734- 213-2900, klee@lssm.org, AA/EEO/Drug Free, www.kidzonechiidcare.org D om e s tic Em p lo ym e n t W a n te d CAREGIVER PART-TIME ADULT FOSTER CARE. 734-995-5766 (call 4 to 8pm) CAREGIVERS, P/T needed to assist woman w/ MS in her home. Competitive pay, must like pets. 2 shifts avail: Days on Mon, Tues 8 Weds, OR every other wknd. Experience preferred but will train the right caring person. Call 248-698-4635 or Email andrealeigh33@yahoo.com Catering Help, experience preferred, must have reliable transportation. Call Brian or Diane 734-677-5065. Restaurant Manager Popular Chelsea Restaurant Seeking experienced professional Dining Room Supervisor. Benefits include: Five day work week/paid vacations, 401(k)/Health 8 Dental Options. Apply within or fax resume Attn. Chef Craig 734-475-0681 The Common Grill 112 S. Main Chelsea SALES Coney Cooks Wanted Full or F^art Time. For busy South Lyon Coney, Must be experienced, /^ p ly within: 29500 Pontiac Trail. iwnlwi FREE RENT! Live-In female companion/personal assistant for a young woman w/ physical 8 mental disabilities in Ann Arbor cohousing community. Alternating weekends w/ 3-4 weekday eves. 734-429-3215 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Executive Chef PTSA0609 EASTERN M IC H IG A N U N I V E R .*5 I T Y. The Dining Services department at Eastern Michigan University is accepting applications for an Executive Chef to oversee, develop, coordinate and implement programs for the production of quality food. Qualifications: Knowledge of food service operations, including quality standards for service and sanitation, typically acouired through a Bachelor's degree in Food Management or a related field. Four (4) years experience in food service is necessary. Candidate must have exceptional knowledge of food preparation, presentation and service and demonstrated experience in gourmet and specialty foods. American Culinary Federation and Serve Safe certification is required. Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education and skills are necessary. Excellent oral and written communication skills, cooperation and organizational skills are required. Previous supervisory and budget management experience is necessary. Basic working knowledge of Windowsbased computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, e-mail), is required. Experience in a large institution, catering, or food court food service environment, and knowledge of computerized menu and recipe systems is highly desirable. To Apply: Goto www.emujobs.com and complete an on-line application for Posting Number PTSA0609. Letters of application, resumes and certification materials can be attached to the application. Materials that are faxed, emailed or sent by U. S. mall to either Human Resources or Dining Services will NOT be considered. Eastern Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and Educator that is strongly committed to achieving excellence through culturaldiversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and applicants with disabilities, veterans and members of other underrepresented groups. www.emicK.edu ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ GRILL COOK Village Kitchen looking for FT Grill Cook. Must have 2 years + experience, health dept certified. Apply within: 241 N. Maple, Ann Arbor. KITCHEN 8 WAITSTAFF Brecon Grille, upscale pub 8 grill in downtown Saline is hiring. Please apply within 101 W. Michigan Ave. Saline, Ml. 734-429-4868 LINE COOKS Flexible hours and great atmosphere. Lord Fox, 5400 Plymouth Rd., 734-662-1647. W»t*VIUNr*.MC. Mgmt. Interviews Interviewing Restaurant Managers in the Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing 8 Grand Rapids areas Wed. Jan. 25th 10am-5pm (No Appt. Necessary) Interviews @ Courtyard by Marriott, 27027 Northwestern Hwy in Southfield. Directions 248-358-1222. Fax or Email resume to 469-671- 3830 or TUL@selfopportunity.com. Questions 800-594-7036 Restaurant Aubree's Saloon Depot Town Hiring Waitstaff Must be extremely friendly and have high volume restaurant/bar experience Become part of our Family of Restaurants with over 35 yrs of service to our guests Apply in person daily, after 2pm at 39 E. Cross St. Depot Town, Ypsilanti. Restaurant The Chop House is nowhiring Hosts for evening shifts. Competitive pay, dining privileges, tuition reimbursement program. If you have a real commitment to high standards, let's talk. Apply in person daily after 2pm. 322 S. Main. Seeking upbeat and professional individuals who enjoy working in a team environment. Now hiring for all positions. Join us in opening our newest restaurant in Ann Arbor. Interviews to be held at 3660 Jackson Rd., Mon.-FrI., 12 pm - 6 pm. Call 734-213- 9800 for more info. SYSCO Food Services is seeking a Sales Representative for our February training class. SYSCO offers comprehensive training, outstanding benefits, and income earning opportunities that are unmatched. Our MA's are compensated with a base salary, receive monthly mileage allowance and are able to move their pay to higher levels via commissions earned. If you possess a passion for food and sales and have prior food service (Chef, Manager, etc.) or sales experience, please email cover letter and resume (MS Word only) to: HR@det.sysco.com or fax: 734-397-7690. Opportunties exist in the Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne County areas. EOE M/F/D/V. www.sysco.com ACCESS-EVALUATION & ADMISSION SPECIALIST Masters in Psychology. Michigan LLP. Must nave at least lyr. experience w/mentally ill or dually diagnosed evaluation 8 treatment. Ml drivers lie. required. Excellent employer paid benefits. Apply w/cover letter 8 resume. Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 Food Service positions avail Call between 6am-2pm. 734-763-9484. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Chelsea Retirement Communities RN needed to provide nursing leadership and direction in the care of our residents. Rehab based care. Must have current Ml nursing license, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in skilled nursing. Requirements Include knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, MDS, State Survey process. Must have strong computer skills, management/supervisory experience, and effective communication skills. Quality Assurance experience preferred. Please fax your resume with salary requirements to (734) 475-2055. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H CYTOTECHNOLOGIST PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF OHIO AT TOLEDO The Medical University of Ohio has a contingent Cytotechnologist position available in the ecology division of Pathology. The practice of Cytopathology is a leading means of establishing critical important diagnoses in the management of patient health care. Acumen in this activity and accuracy and thoroughness in its execution is crucial to proper diagnosis and treatment. The cytotechnologist represents thefirst 11116 in the effort to accomplish the ends of this technique. Qualifications include: Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution. CT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required. Has demonstrated satisfactory professional application of the principles and practices of the analyses performed in the Cytology Laboratory. Demonstrates continuous professional competence, discretion and judgment in peer review assessments and in daily practice. MUOT 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 send, fax or e-mail your resume to: The Medical University of Ohio HR Department 3065 Arlington Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43614 FAX 419-383-3043 employment@ meduohio.edu EO/AA/Employer M/F/D/V * For more information please visit our website at www.meduohio.edu/ depts/hr/jobs or call 419-383-4848 Dental Receptionist & Appointment Scheduler Full-time, pediatric office. Dental experience required. Fax resume; 734-663-5137 CDA-CWO Workshop Assist and support special populatiori adults in the workshop or in the community. Day shifts, M-F, We will train. $8.00/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-458-8140 or Fax: 734-458-8195 to Recruiter. Community Relations SOUTHERNCARE Where caring is a way of life COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTORJackson/ Ann Arbor, Ml Market for one of the fastest growing Hospice companies in the U.S.! SouthernCare, Inc. is looking for you. Knowledge of local healthcare facilities, healthcare providers and local physicians a must. Job duties include developing and following a marketing plan for a specific area. Act as patient, family and physician liaison. Focus on customer service, excellent care and teamwork. Marketing management and healthcare experience a must. Fax resume attn: CRD to 765-234-2372 or email to: Jlang@ southerncarehospice.com Job Ref: CRD/MI. EOE COMPANION CAREGIVERS Dependable staff needed FT, PT. or live-in, Tom. 662-3780 Dental Assisiant Certified 8 experienced. 4 days/wk. Milan area. 1-800-469-4467. Dental Asst. Experienced F/T Needed for Ann Arbor Office Fax resumes 734-996-4974 DENTAL HYGENTIST Full time for very busy high tech friendly Ann Arbor office. Please fax resume to 734-944-0326 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, FT for endo office in Saline. Fax resume to 734-429-0502 Direct Care Assistant Enjoy the work you do. Support special population adults in a country home. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct Care Assistant Provide support services for special population adults. VVe will train. $7.50/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-699- 3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville. Direct Care Assistant Provide support services for special population adults in their home and in the community. $8.50/hr and good benefits. Call: S. Lyon 734- 662-4685 or 734-663-5637. Front Desk Staff/ Medical Records The Saline office of our Ob/ Gyn practice is seeking a capable, confident, self-starter, one who takes initiative and who manages multiple tasks with ease. The position is a 5 days a week, 40 hour position. The Saline office is a 4 person office, where you will function as our check-in/ check-out staff person, responsible for handling all aspects of patient registration, appointment scheduling, general administrative duties and the prime medical records staff person. With guidance from our administrator, you will be responsible for the administrative management the office. Medical office experience and medical computer system experience preferred. E-mail your resume to: robertideson@aol.com SELL IT HERE! CLASSIFIEDS 734-994-6711 or place on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads/ HHAs,CNAs Immediate F/T openings avail in your area. Call Golden Home Healthcare 734-697-0888 HHAWANTED MUST be mature. Work 4 days/week, Tues, Wed, Thurs 8 every other Fri or Sat. Able to cook 8 do light cleaning. Call 734-975-0948 HOME HEALTH AIDES Needed Immediately 734-975-0755 Dental Office Manager &Chairside Assistant For dental office in /Vnn Arbor. Experience required. Send resume to whitepearldentistry.com or leave a message at 734-417-9808 Health & Lifestyle Management Coordinator HealthPlus of Michigan has an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our HMO team as a Health 8 Lifestyle Management Coordinator. Successful candidate must have a Bachelor of Science Degree In public health, health education, or health promotion. Must have 3-5yrs experience in health promotion program design in a worksite, managed care, or health care delivery system setting. Successful applicant must also have knowledge of health promotion principals, behavior change theory application and effectiveness of interventions. Must also have strong organizational skills 8 time management techniques in order to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously 8 achieve desired outcomes. Qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter that states this position, along with d resume to: HealthPlus of Michigan H.R. Department Re: Health 8 Lifestyle Management Coordinator Job Code: AAN P.O. Box 1700 Flint, Ml 48501-1700 or fax your resume and cover letter to: (810) 230-2197 or email your resume and cover letter to: hr@healthplus.org Visit our website at www.heatthplus.org HealthPlus is an EOE CLASSIFIED ADS THAT WORKED! "Please cancel my ad for the cozy 1 bdrm. It worked so well, it went in on Sat and I got 10 calls by Sunday and was rented by Monday. Thank -you for your help." Sarah P., Belleville HELPING HAND NURSING SERVICE Serving Michigan since 1973, announces the opening of a new office in Ann Arbor We are a rapidly growing home health agency. Seeking dynamic self-starters for the following positions: • Nurse/Branch Manager (full-time) • Administrative Asst (full-time) • LPNs/RNs (part/full time) • Home Healtli Aides (part time) •PNAe •PT/PTA/OT/COTA •MSW/SLP (part time) We offer health/life insurance, competitive wages, and mileage reimbursement. Please fax Resume to: 810-606-8406 HHAs/Nursing Assistants Work where you make a difference! Flexible schedules for all shifts with local home care patients in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Fax resume to University of Michigan Visiting Nurses toll free to (734) 677-0834. HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits companion/personal care fax resume or letter of intent (734) 424-9598 Hospice Experience the True Essence of Caring Arbor Hospice 8 Home Care provides quality, compassionate care in our Residence and throughout a seven-county service area of Southeastern Michigan. We invite you to explore the following opportunities: Ann Arbor Residence Facility ♦ Charge RN (day shift) ♦ RN/LPN (afternoon shift) ♦ Nurse Practitioner (contingent) Hospice Home Environment ♦ RN/LPN ♦ On-Call RN Skilled Home Care ♦ RN (full time contingent) 4 Occupational Therapist (contingent) Current license required. Prior hospice or home care experience strongly considered. We offer competitive compensation rates and flexible, family-friendly scheduling. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000. Infection Control Infection Control Practitioner The University of Michigan Health System is seeking a full-time Infection Control Practitioner. Duties include surveillance for healthcareassociated infections, epidemiologic investigation, review and evaluation of Infection control practices, education, surveys and quality improvement activities. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medical Technology or other allied health field; knowledge of epidemiology and infection control procedures; and 2 years' experience in infection control are required. Please send responses to: Candace Friedman, UMHHC - Infection Control, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, C201 Med Inn, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0825; Email: um-ice@ med.umich.edu; Fax: 734- 763-7692. A non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Want to get the attention of our editorial readers on your classified ad? Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral Ads! 734-994-6711 LICENSED BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGIST, Jackson, Ml, F/T position. Completed course work and applied behavioral analysis. Outpatient therapy experience w/ children/ adolescents helpful. Experience in testing preferred. Competitive salary, benefits, immediate opening. Integro, lie is JCAHO accredited, E.O.E. Reply to Integro, He, Ms. Reynolds, 1200 N. West Ave, Ste. 300, Jackson, Ml 49202; Fax 517-784-9093 LPN Exciting opportunity for an LPN to complete home care referrals for our home care agency. Part-time, no experience necessary. Mon-Fri, no evenings. To inquire, contact Jennifer at 866-716-0969; fax 586- 716-8684 or email: resumes© personalhomecare.com Personal Home Care Services, Inc. "People Feel Better att Home” i JCAHO Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer D/V. personalhomecare.com Medical Records Clerk Arbor Hospice 8 Home Care is currently seeking a full time Medical Records Clerk. Responsibilities include the organization, storage and destruction of medical records. Knowledge of medical records filing systems, chart assembly, loose filing and chart analysis/audit is required. At least six months experience as a medical records clerk, prior hospice/ home care experience is preferred. Email resume to koiex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000 Nurse Manager IHA IHA Family Practice is seeking a full-time highly-skilled, experienced Nurse Manager. We are a well-established care group who desire individuals to be influential in the evolution of positive office culture, who will provide professional clinical leadership and oversight, and compassionately supervise nursing staff. 5 years of clinical management experience and computer experience required. Must be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. We offer competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disabili^ insurance, 401 (k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Interested? Send resume to: Practice Manager 2004 Hogback Rd., Ste. 14 Ann Arbor, M! 48105 or faxto 734-971-3658; NURSE RN needed for busy infertility clinic in Ypsi. 30-40 hrs/ week. Must be willing to travel to Sylvania, Ohio; 2 days a week. Please mail resumes to: 3145 W. Clark Road, Suite 301, Ypsilanti Ml 48197 Fax to: 734-434-3880 ivfannarbor@hotmail.com IHA ihacares.com EM P LO YM E N T O P P O R T U N IT IE S IHA is looking for highly mofivoted and coring individuals to join our team. We are a leoding primary care medical group with 26 proctices throughout Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan. IHA is committed to delivering the highest quality medical core and providing excellent service for our patients. We offer a competitive benefit pockage to full and part time employees. If you would like to join the IHA team, fox your resume to 866.282.8067 or email it to employment@ihacares.com Please indicate the position for which you are applying. For additional information on the posihons below, please see the Employment section of our website. OPEN POSITIONS Clerical Medical Recephonist, Pediatrics, Ypsilanh Customer Service Rep., Patient Services, Ann Arbor Electronic Heolth/Medical Records EMR Nurse, All Divisions, Ann Arbor Clinical - Requires clinical training or previous experience Medical Assistant, Location TBD, Ann Arbor/Ypsi RN/LPN, Pediatrics, Brighton (FT or PT) RN/LPN, OB/Gyn, Plymouth (PT) Nurse Manager, Family Medicine, Ann Arbor Nurses YOU SHARE OUR GOAL. Helping patients achieve as much independence as quickly as possible-it's a goal we all share at Heartland Health Care Center-Ann Arbor. A leading provider of rehabilitation anci post-acute care, we offer outcome-oriented care for patients following injury or illness. Join our close-knit team. Current Nursing Openings: Alzheimer/ Dementia Nurse Manager Assists in administering the nursing program within the nursing center in accordance with professional practice standards, center policies and procedures. Quality Improvement guidelines, HCR ManorCare's programs, and local, state, and federal regulations. Currently licensed as a RN in Michigan. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. At least one year in long-term health care; Prior nurse management experience preferred. Previous experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia residents highly preferred. We offer excellent and competitive rates as well as a full benefits package! Walk-ins welcome at: Heartland Health Care Center-Ann Arbor, 4701 East Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 or contact Dean Tygart, HR Director, 734-975- 2600, fax/forward resume to: 734-677-5857 or apply online www.hcr-manorcare.com EEO/Drug-Free Employer. People. Strength. Commitment. Occupational Therapy Heartland Rehabilitation Services Heartland Rehabilitation Services has the following full-time position available at the Heartland of Jackson facility located in Jackson, Ml: COTA Full-Time We offer: Flexible Hours Loyalty Bonus Excellent Benefits Referral Bonus Sick Days Holidays Vacation Based on years of Experience Continuing Education Reimbursement Licensure Reimbursement Please fax your cover letter and resume to Harper Becker at 877-479-2652, call 866- 427-2004 ext. 119 or email; harper.becker@ hcr-manorcare.com EEO/Drug-Free Employer. Ophthalmic Assistant Full time position(s), must be able to travel between offices in Toldeo, OH and Monroe, Ml. Excellent benefits. Submit resume to: Reed Vision Associates, P.C. 1180 N. Monroe St. Monroe, Ml 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 humanresources@ reedvision.com. Wanttogettlie attentionofour editorial readers with your classified ad... Ask about our Bulletin Board Referral Ad. 734-994-6711 Paramedical Examiner Portamedic is seeking qualified medical examiners to complete mobile insurance exams. Applicants must possess blood draw skills, take 8 record vitals, 8 attention to detail. Travel in all of Washtenaw County. Flexible hours. Schedule appointments from home. Fax resume 734-324-4979 or mail: Portamedic 20600 Eureka Rd. Ste 500 Taylor, Ml 48180 Physical Therapist Lynwood Manor is looking for a PRN Licensed Physical Therapist. Work flexible hours to meet your schedule and ours. Apply in person or send resume to; Lynwood Manor 730 Kimole Lane Adrian, Ml 49221 Phone: 517-263-6771 Fax: 517-265-8599 EOE/M/F/H Psychologist Needed Fully lie. PhD/P/T, contractual for private clinic downtown. Humanistic orientation preferred. Accessability 8 reliablity a must. 734-761-7204 Physical Therapists/ PT Assistants Relocate to one of Michigan's most desirable resort communities. Immediate openings. Full and part-time. State-of-the-art Aquatic/Wel- Iness Center. Bachelor's or Master's Degree and current license from State of Michigan required (PT). Successful completion of certification program (PTA). Competitive salary. Generous benefits. Direct resumes to Grand Traverse Pavilions, HR, 1000 Pavilions Circle, Traverse City, Mi 49684, fax (231) 932-3893, or e-mail www.gtpavilions.com RECEPTIONIST FRONT OFFICE STAFF Busy multi-physician practice seeks a full time medical receptionist. Responsibilities include checking-in 8 checking- out patients. Appointment scheduling 8 various front office duties. Good opportunity for a customer service oriented outgoing individual. Medical Office 8 medical computer experience preferred. Excellent benefit package. Fax resume to Manager, 734-528-0720. Registered Dietician To oversee our Certified Dietary Manager for continued complance. Flexible hours to suit your needs. Apply in person or send resume to: Lynwood Manor 730 Kimole Lane Adrian, Ml 49221 Phone: 517-263-6771 Fax: 517-265-8599 EOE/M/F/H REGISTERED NURSE Cisenhotuer $$ 1000 $$ SIGN ON BONUS Exciting opportunity and promising future in neurorehabilitation program. RN required, Rehab, ER or internal medicine experience desired. Will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team for transitional and long-term care clients. Excellent benefits for this immediate full-time position include: Monday-Friday work schedule. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401 (k), subsidized medical and dental benefits, life insurance and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) arrangement. Send or fax letter of interest and resume to: Director of Nursing Eisenhower Center 3200 Eisenhower Pkwy Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Phone: (734) 677-0070 Fax: (734)677-0890 windsprite@earthlink.net RN BSN preferred, with experience in OB and or community nursing, to work as case manager m new program for group prenatal visits. Spanish proficiency preferred, computer literacy required. Send CV to 2364 Bishop Ave. 48105. RN's U of M Acute Hemodialysis Nocturnal Program is seeking a 40 hour/week and two 20/hour week RN's with Hemodialysis experience required as evidenced by performance evaluations and reference checks. Hours 9 PM-5:30AM. CalIJill at 734- 936-8929 or send resume to jkovalic@med.umich.edu. AEGIS HEALTH PERSPECTIVES, Inc. Livonia, Ml 48152 High Tech Home Health Aides, $10-$14 hourly Home Care Experience Preferred, Will Train Spinal Cord Injury Care Ann Arbor Area Fax Resume: 248-615-1830 Phone: 248-615-1730 BUSY PODIATRY OFFICE needs an experienced individual in all areas of office operation, (clinical 8 administrative). This is a full time position. Must be personable 8 posses good communication 8 computer skills. Fax or email resume with salary requirements to: 248-737- 2998, aafeet@sbcglobal.net FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Medical Billing 8 Coding trainees needed for training program which features in: ternships 8 job placement assistance. Program starts Feb. 6. Call 1-866-399-3725 Pediatrics • Family Medicine • Internal Medicine • Obstetrics & Gynecology Imagine a different kind of fioepital-umguely designed to meet the needs of medltatly complex, critically lit, and catastrophically injured patients. A place where you ideas are encouraged and respected. Where the setting is smalt, the work IS vital and the rewards Immeasurable. Imagine a career at Select Specialty Hospital - Ann Arhor. We offer flexible scheduling, excellent compensation, and generous benefit package including a company matched 401K. Positions Availatie: RN F u ll Time - Days 12 hour shifts RN W o u n d C a r e P a rt Time Must be certified LPN F u ll Time ■ N ig h ts 12 hour shifts Please forward resumes to: Cambrea Baker Select Specialty Hospital - Ann Arbor 5301 C. Huron River Drive, 6th floor Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 Cbaker@selectmedicalcorp.coiT) Fax: 734-712-0505 No Phone Calls i www.seiectiTiedicalcorp.com (Equal Opportunity Employer Speech Language Pathologist Cisenhoufer Sought for residential neurorehabilitation facility. Qualifications include Masters in SLP and CCC; experience In dysphasia and cognitive rehabilitation required. We are a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. We offer an outstanding professional environment and excellent benefits package which includes a Monday-Friday work schedule. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401 (k), subsidized medical and dental benefits, life insurance and generous PTO (Paid Time Ofl^) arrangement. Send or fax letter of interest and resume to; Clinical Director Eisenhower Center 3200 Eisenhower Pkwy Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Phone: (734) 677-0070 Fax: (734) 677-0890 maxmorr@comcast.net WRAPAROUND SUPERVISOR Supervise 8 administrative leadership for a community collaborative program of Monre Community Mental Health Authority, Family Independence Agency, Probate Court, Intermediate School District, 8 Health Department with objectives including identification of children at risk of removal from their homes, initiation 8 implementation of intensive in-home services as an alternative to removal from the home, 8 stabilization 8 strengthening of the family unit through warparound service planning 8 delivery. Prefer Masters degree in social work or psychology with applicable Michigan licensure/ certlfication8 minimum 2yrs experience providing services for troubled youth 8 families using a wraparound approach to service delivery 8 2-3 Prefer 2-3 years experience as a supervisor/manager in a mental health or treatment setting . Apply w/cover letter 8 resume. Monroe Community Mental Health Authority PO Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-9726 By January 20th Are you looking for the flexibility Home Care has to offer? Personal Home Care Services, Inc., is currently seeking Home Care RNs, Infusion RNs, PTs, OTs, 8 STs in the Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Shiawassee Counties. Must be licensed/ certified. Home care experience preferred, but will teach. Full-Time, Part-Time 8 Contingent available. Premium Pay, Paid Mileages Sign on Bonus up to $5,000! • • • Also seeking contingent Home Care Aides. Must have Certificate for Completion of examination provided by MHHA within last 2 years. To inquire, contact Jennifer at 866-716-0969; fax 586- 716-8684 or email: resumes© personalhomecare.com Personal Home Care Services, Inc. "People Feel Better at Home" JCAHO Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer D/V. personalhomecare.com Permanent Part Time position measuring and fitting medical compression garments. Mon. 8 Wed., Univ. of Ml. VVIII train. Past medical environment helpful. Phone: 800-421-0444 Email: bc@bartoncarey.com RV Dealership in need of 1 Certified RV Technician, 1 Technician Trainee, and 1 person for the Parts Dept. Apply in person; Lloyd Bridges Traveland, 1603 S. Main, Chelsea or fax resume to: 734-475-2320. Accountant-Property Marquette Management, Inc. one of the nations most innovative property management companies, is seeking out experienced accountants. Duties include A/R, A/P, Payroll, Bank Rees, F/S prep and strong computer skills. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, detailed oriented team players who are willing to go the extra mile. Knowledge of Yardi, Excel, Word is a plus. Please fax resume to: 734-699-7066 Attn: HR CLASSIFIED ADS THAT WORKED! "Please cancel my ad for the cozy 1 bdrm. It worked so well, it went in on Sat and I got 10 calls by Sunday and was rented by Monday. Thank -you for your help." Sarah P., Belleville Accounts Payable Clerk Arbor Hospice and Home Care has an opening for a full time Accounts Payable Clerk. Requires two years experience in accounting with specific orientation to accounts payable. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, familiarity with office equipment (copier, fax, phone, computer), and good communication skills. Email resume to koiex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000 Accounts Payable Assistant Colorbok Inc, a developer and distributor of social stationery products, has an opportunity to join our team. The successful candidate will have some college and A/P experience. 20-24 hours per week 8 schedule is flexible. Please send your resume to; COLORBOK, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 2716 Baker Rd. Dexter, Ml 48130 hresources@colorbok.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Immediate opening for a fulltime position with a nonprofit, academic organization. Responsibilities include assisting the administrative staff in various aspects of administration, provide support with organization of meetings and social events, light receptionist duties; including answering telephones. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated; works well with others; has a pleasant and adaptable personality; has the ability to multitask with excellent organizational skills, as well as good oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidate proficient with Microsoft Office. Previous experience and knowledge of basic accounting is a plus. We offer a competitive benefit package and comfortable work environment. Please send cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: Office Manager, P.O. Box 8604, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107-8604. Administrative Assistant Experience in an educational environment preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, Strong oral and written communication, purchasing experience. Attention to detail, creative, ability to work under pressure and complete project based assignments. Send resume to: ATTN: Human Resources Fax: (734)662-7756 E-mail: sandra@gee-edu.com Administrative Assistant Temporary, full time (40 hrs/ wk) administrative assistant for busy Seminar Dept, at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, a provider of books and seminars to the legal profession, located at the University of Michigan, includes producing correspondence, answering the phone, scheduling meetings and conference calls, general office duties and data entry. Attention to detail, organizational skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite required. Please email your resume to: ICLE@umich.edu The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Administrative Asst. For general office duties. 3 yrs manufacturing, bookkeeping 8 Microsoft Office experience desired. Great pay 8 benefits. Apply by mail to; Office Manager PO Box 279 Wayne, Ml FAX: 734-721-3490 Administrative Asst. Immediate Opening, Entry level position with multi-association management company based in Ann Arbor. Position includes administrative and project management. Experience with meeting planning helpful. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Working knowledge of database management essential. Some in-site travel required. Send resume and salary requirements to UCI, 3300 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 220, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or fax to 734-677-2407. Administrative Data Entry Clerk PT&FT,$10/hr Typing8 computer skills needed. Call 734-629-1505 BOOKKEEPER, P/T Mature independent Quickbooks'Pro skills. Call 734-662-5390 Clerical Document Clerks We are seeking motivated team players to work in our production environment. Ideal candidates will have minimum 1 - year recent clerical experience and have basic computer skills. Day and afternoon positions available (8 hour shifts Mon.- Fri.) Long-term commitment required. If you like to meet or surpass goals, have excellent attention to detail and like repetitive work then this job could be for you. Great pay w/benefits. Criminal background check required. For immediate consideration please apply at www.eapp.adecco.com Entry level position for busy Contractors office. General duties and running errands. Must know Word and Excel. Fax resume w/salary requirements 734-449-1135 EOE. LITIGATION Legal Secretary Ann Arbor, Seeking experienced (5-hyrs.) team player for our busy office. Federal and Circuit Court knowledge required. F/T w/ benefits. Please Send resumes to nwalter@nachtlaw.com Administrative Asst. Northfleld Twp is seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Senior Center. The ideal candidate has a pleasant, cheerful disposition and ability/desire to interact w/ seniors. Minimum of high school diploma, ability to operate office equipment, 8 computer skills. P/T, 16-20 hrs/week, no benefits. $11-12/hr depending on qualifications 8 experience. Submit resume to Northfleld Township Senior Center, 9101 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, 48189 by 1/25/06. Receptionist/Secretary for Busy Ann Arbor professional office. Excellent communication 8 computer skills required. Flexible hrs 8 benefits. Fax resume 8 salary requirements to 668-2626. C8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20,2006 Office Coordinator Dental office in Ann Arbor is seeking a F/T Office Coordinator. The qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate exceptional organizational and people skills. Please fax resume to; 734-668-8838. Office Manager & Office Administrator Near downtown Ann Arbor, w/parking. Computer accounting & general office skills required. Respond to Job7789@yahoo.com RECEPTIONIST GENERAL OFFICE Full Time. Ability to handle multiple phone lines 8 a variety of tasks. Telephone etiquette, good typing/computer skills, and organizational skills a must. Please fax resume w/desired hourly wage to: 734-973-9315. Registration Workers (part-time) Pleasant customer service skills plus experience with Microsoft style software required. Must be able to work Monday through Thursday 1- 6pm OR two evenings and 8- 5-on Friday. Hourly rate is $9.60. Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2006. Interested persons should send completed application to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, First Floor, Business Education Building, Room 120,4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. 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 Job Hotline: 973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Technical Assistant Student Development and Activities Supports the Student Services department with the operation of student activities and clubs including coordination and evaluation of events, implementation of contracts and overall budgetary processes and review. Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent and 24 credit hours in related coursework and three (3) years relevant work experience OR the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Starting hourly rate is $13.53 with numerous fringe benefits. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 20, 2006. Interested persons should apply 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 Job Hotline (734) 973-3510 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 material^ see our web site at http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Telephone Operator/File Clerk The Michigan Head-Pain & Neurological Institute (MHNI), a private, JCAHO & CARF accredited center In Ann Arbor is seeking a fulltime telephone receptionist/ file clerk. Responsibilities include answering a multi-linetelephone system, chart maintenance, and filing. We offer a competitive salary 8 benefit package and no weekends or evenings. Please email cover letter and resume to bfarrell@mhni.com or fax to Bill Farrell at 734-677-2422 Testing Center Service Assistant Administer academic, placement and employment screening tests for students and guests. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate and 0-2 years relevant work experience. Starting hourly rate is $12.45 with numerous fringe benefits. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 27, 2006. Interested persons should apply 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 Job Hotline (734) 973-3510. 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: http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA employer. YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Application Developer Mapinfo, a global provider of location intelligence solutions, seeks Application Developer to customize software deveiopment/design, develop SQL server database, use VB.Net/C#. Must have MS In computer science 8 1-yr experience. Please send resume to: 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Suite 1700, Lobby H Attn: HR P.O. Box 556 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 EOE Biostatistician a The Biostatistician will be responsible for reviewing protocols, choosing the appropriate statistical methods, and writing statistical analysis/ methodology section of the protocol. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or other related field with 1 + years of experience preferred. To view complete job descriptions and to apply online, please visit our website: www.mpiresearch.com EOE MPI RESEARCH SELL IT HERE! CLASSIFIEDS 734-994-6711 or place on-line at mlive.com/aanewsads/ Computer People. Strength. Commitment. HCR Manor Care, the leader in rehabilitation and postacute care. Is currently looking for a multi-talented and motivated individual to join our Web Solutions team. SENIOR WEB CONTENT ADMINISTRATOR The requirements for this highly visible position almost defy categorization. In 2005, HCR Manor Care received the prestigious Best Employee Portal industry award from DCI and DM Review Magazine for pioneering a Business Process Portal. The Senior Web Content administrator will be responsible for leading the company toward implementing mission- critical business solutions using the portal. Bachelors Degree required. Candidates that will be given careful consideration will have most of the following qualifications and/or experiences: Systems Analysis skills accompanied by a strong process- oriented mindset Portal Implementation and Administration Content Management System experience • Information Architecture / Taxonomy Design • Solid understanding of web-related technologies • Usabllity/User-experience knowledge • Ability to communicate effectively with technical, creative and business teams Excellent business and technical writing skills • An understanding of Microsoft .NET technologies , to develop e using them is a plus required ' le Management a plus but not r Vet Receptionist Compassionate individual with outstanding customer skills for 30-40 hrs/wk at expanding vet hospital. Previous receptionist experience preferred. Ability to multi-task in busy clinic 8 wknds (Sat/Sun) required. Apply at: ANIMAL KINGDOM 4990 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. I C om p u te r a n d Tech nical Computer Help Wanted Attention I earn $25-$75 per hour. Part time/full time, training provided. Independent Income opportunity, 888-456-7504 or www.vjnglobal.com Computer Help Wanted Attention! earn $25-$75 per hour. Part time/full time, training provided. Independent Income opportunity, 888-456-7504 or www.vJnglobal.com online at www.hcr-manorcare.com, Req Number 05-625. EEO/ Drug-Free Employer. Configuration Documentation Manager L3 Communications EOTech a fast growing, Ann Arbor manufacturer of a high tech optical sight, has the following opportunity avail for a top-notch Configuration-Documentation Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the refurbishment 8 management of the L3-Eotech Engineering Change system 8 Product documentation 8 Configuration control system. The position requires applying knowledge of documentation methodology, product design documentation requirements, drawing standards, communication skills. This is a highly integrated position with responsibilities that require focus 8 energy to achieve the desired results. Strong Documentation experience 8 Project Management skills are needed. A 4yr Technical Degree plus 5yrs in Commercial Product Documentation 8 an applicable knowledge of Product design experience is required. EOE Please forward resume 8 salary requirement to; EOTech 3600 Green Court #400 Ann Arbor, Ml 48113-4010 Fax (734) 741-8221 E-mail lauriec@ • eotech-inc.com IT REQUIRED: Application System Analysis Project Supervisor - Maintain, administer and develop Centricity software applications. Must have BSc. or related field; 3 yrs. technical experience in maintenance, administration and development of Centricity software applications. Please send resume to P. Salow (Ref. 806074a) (U of M, 1H247 University Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0048). Only qualified Applicants will be contacted. EOE. General Programmer/ Analyst Intermediate ICLE is seeking an IT team member to continue the development and maintenance of our website, intranet, and databases, including helping to develop ICLE's webinars, online books, and webbased editorial* systems. Candidates should have 3 years experience with current web and database programming languages, including ASP, ColdFusion, JavaScript, VBScript and SQL. One year experience with XML, XSLT and CSS is also required. Knowledge of ASP.NET, audio and videostreaming technology, and experience developing interactive web pages and web usage tracking and reporting systems Is preferred. Please send resumes to yvetteh@icle.law.umich.edu or Yvette Snavely 1020 Greene St. Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. s IT ASSISTANT Jackson District Library is looking for an experienced individual with exceptional computer knowledge. Duties include help desk service, minor troubleshooting, preventative computer maintenance, and repairing and replacing computer equipment. Qualifications include: High school diploma and some college related coursework, plus 3 years of experience including specialized training in computer repair. Excellent salary and benefit package. If qualified, please send your resume with salary hjstory to; Human Resources Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson,Ml 49201 Email: eaglesontl@ jackson.lib.mi.us EOE or see our website at www.myjdl.com to download an application. U n iv e r s it y o f M ic h ig a n H e a lth S y s te m IT Software Engineer, Systems Software (Ann Arbor, Ml area/multiple openings) - Research, design, develop and test operating systems-levei and network distribution for business applications, applyg principles of engineering; infigure Enterprise Application Integration systems or Websphere ICS and/or Message Broker; and use one (1) or more of the following; Oracle, AIX, MQSeries, UNIX, Windows NT Server 4.0/ W2K, Java, Visual Basic, C/ C-M-, JavaScript, TCP/IP, FTP and/or MySQL. Requires Bachelors (or foreign education eauivalent) in related field OT study plus 1 yr experience. Will accept any equally suitable combination of education, training and/or experience qualifying applicant to perform the job duties. Send resume to MCIT, Human Resources Attn M- 049659-SJ, Univ. of Mich., 4251 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 3300, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105. EOE. JAVA DEVELOPER PMTG, a leading provider of premium automotive transport services, seeks a highly qualified Java Developer to join its staff. The successful candidate will be working with a team at our Okemos, Michigan headquarters, toward the development and continual improvement of a distributed fleet and in inventory management system. Requirements: 4 yr degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience, 5-f yrs OOP, 3-f yrs Java Dev. Prefer experience in Object/Relational mapping (Hibernate), Instant Messaging (XMPP/Jabber), GUI Development (Swing); and excellent communication/ documentation skills. We offer a comfortable, casual environment, competitve pay, excellent benefits. Only resumes with cover lettrer stating salaiy requirements will be considered. No phone calls please. Precision Motor Transport Group, LLC Attention: Emily Glassburn 3681 Okemos Rd. Okemos, Ml 48864 eglassburn@pmtghome.com Fun and dynamic computer company looking to fill the following positions; LINUX Network Consultant, skilled in customer service with experience in DHCP, apache, NFS, DNS, SMB, routing, enterprise system, troubleshooting and consulting, send mail and command line knowledge. Windows Server Expert, skilled in customer service with experience in MS SQL server, exchange, active directory, DNS, DHCP and routing. JAVA Programmer with extensive JAVA knowledge, including web applications, SQL and open source. Visual Basic Programmer with extensive knowledge of VB programming, and experience with crystal reports and SQL. Executive Assistant with extensive computer experience and skilled at being organized, detailed and motivated to work with project management. This person will need to be flexible, personable and able to multi-task. A customer service background is preferred. If qualified, please email your resume to: hr@dynedge.com Complete our online application at: www.dynedge.com/hr/. I E n g in e e rin g Data/Mail/IT/Web Specialist Refer to employment opportunities at www.hvpi.com for details. Please send resume to ed@hvpi.com. Huron Valley Printing, Ann Arbor, Ml. HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A BARGAIN Your search will END HERE In the Classifeds! Geotechnical Engineer (Ann Arbor, ^/ll) Black 8 Veatch. Storm water collection, reinforced concrete, grading, drainage, site engineering. MS Geotech/BS Civil plus experience. Submit resume on-line at: www.bv.com click on Careers Link. Must reference Requisition Number 042112 for this specific position. EOE. M/F/V/D. Network Test Development Engineer An international association of leading automation companies, headquartered in Ann Arbor, and whose mission is to develop global standards for industrial networks seeks a Network Test Development Engineer. The engineer's responsibilities include: developing test specifications for certirication of devices to network standards; designing test plans; and developing, conducting and maintaining certification tests. Position requirements; knowledge of computer networking, Ethernet and Internet technologies; experience in designing test procedures and fixtures using software and hardware tools such as network analyzers and packet generators; proficiency in developing s o ^ a re programs using scripting languages and object-oriented languages such as C+-h; ability to work cooperatively with external authoritative bodies to define and develop certification criteria and test requirements; good written and verbal communication skills; BS in Engineering (Masters preferred). US Citizenship required. Fleply w/ work 8 compensation history to assocAA@att.net. RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. PROGRAMMER Knowledge of Microsoft, Visual, Basic .net. Exciting F/T position. Send resume: jbilek@enmark.com rammer Leade Healffi Inc, an Ann Arbor based disease-prevention company specializing in health behavior programs for employers, health plans and pharmaceutical organizations, is seeking a qualified Programmer. This position would start on a contract basis with the potential for fulltime employment. A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field is preferred, with 3-5 years of experience. Demonstrated ability with database design and knowledge of web-based applications is strongly desired. Candidates should have 2 or more years programming experience with PHP, along with a strong knowledge of SQL, DataBase Administration and Tuning, Linux, relational database design and Unixtools. Visit our website at www.leadehealth.com. Qualified applicants should e-mail their resume and references to: prelsner@ leadehealth.com or fax to 734-998-1011. Currently seeking a Rising Star with a passion for accounting 8 computers. You should be organized, detailed, task-oriented 8 eager for professional growth. Business degree is preferred. If this is you, please email your resume to: careers@mccoig.biz and complete our online application at: www.mccoig.biz/careers/. Earn Industry-Standard IT Certifications Seeking 15 Trainees for Computer Technology Training Program which features internships 8 job placement Feb. 6.1 gin 866-773-6146 Research Computer Specialist Perform engineering simulation studies to contribute to Automotive Research Center (ARC) research activities. Use computational software to conduct engineering simulation studies in areas such as CFD. Develop/maintain ARC + other automotive-related web sites. Create multimedia material for scientific visualization, presentations, promotional materials. Administer Internet portals and server computers to facilitate researcher interaction and information distribution. Advise faculty, researchers, and students on multimedia creation and computer-related problems. Requires Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering -f 1 year of experience to include experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations and computer/multimedia presentation of research results. Apply by mail only to: Susan Clair, University of Michigan, Dept, of Mechanical Engineering, 1231 Beal Ave., Rm. 2033 W.E. Lay Auto Lab, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. I E d ucation EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS The Discovery Center, an Accredited Early Childhood Program in Ann Arbor, seeks well qualified persons to join our full-time teaching staff. Minimum qualifications include BA or MA in early childhood education, child development, or closely related field. Successful early childhood teaching experience and strong team skills are a must. We offer a fun, professional environment, competitive salary, benefits and more! Please send resume and cover letter to : Ms. Debbie Belcher The Discovery Center 775 S. Maple Rd Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 E.O.E. Clinical Instructor Physical Therapist Assistant Program Washtenaw Community College Responsible for teaching clinical program courses, coordinating clinical assignments, assisting the program director In program development and management of the physical therapist assistant program. Minimum qualifications; Bachelor's degree in related field, equivalent of two years experience as a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor or experience in teaching curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program, current licensure (if physical therapist) or licensure, certification, or registration as state requires (if physical therapist assistant). Start Immediately. Initial hourly rate range is $14.01 - $23.93; 40 hours per week/ five eight-hour days, with benefits. Application deadline is February 24, 2006. Interested persons should send completed application form, resume, transcripts, and required certifications/iicensure to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, PO Box D-1,4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. (734) 973-3497 Job Hotline (734) 973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/jobs' WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE Livonia, Ml Head Coach Men's Basketball www.schoolcraft.edu Part-time position. Interested applicants please refer to our website; http://www.schoolcraft.edu/ jobs/default.asp for the job description and qualifications. Apply online; applications, along with photocopies of college transcript from HLC accredited institution, must be received in Human Resources by no later than 4:30 on Friday, February 3,2006. Music Therapist UM Center for the Development of Language and Literacy is seeking a Music Therapist for children's programs. Experience with children with autism and language disorders preferred. Position is hourly, approximately 20 hours a week starting February 6. Contact Judy Nantau, Children's Services Manager, at 734-764-8440 or via email at ucll@umich.edu. Substitute Teachers Needed for preschool program. Paid training. Must be 18 years or older, ^ /h o u r. Call Perry Nursery School at 734-677-8130. LOURDES COLLEGE Director of Master of Education and Professional Studies Lourdes College, a private, four-year liberal arts college sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, is seeking a dynamic leader to direct the Master of Education and Professional Studies Program in the School of Education. Responsibilities include administration of the Master of Education Degree Programs, teaching (6 semester hours per semester), and directing the Teacher Professional Development Program. This is a full time (11 month) position with a starting date of August 2006. Minimum Qualifications; Ph.D/Ed.D, Program Leadership and Administrative experience, successful graduate teaching and advising, expertise in teaching an> curriculu K-12 exp Send letter of appitcation, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a philosophy of education statement to: Dr. Michael J. Smith, Dean of the School of Education, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio 43560- 2898.'Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information see our website at www.lourdes.edu. Lourdes College is EOE. u ri 3rred), and (preferred). Special Learning Needs Instructor Immediate opening for P/T contract position. Special Learning Needs Instructor at Federal Correctional Institution, Milan, Ml. Services needed for January to September 30,2006, possibility for contract to extend beyond the given time frame. Must have Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a Special Education Endorsement (no exceptions to the education requirement will be accepted). For more information call, Leslie Reed at 734-439-1511 ext. 321. TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITION AVAILABLE at the Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer. Send resume (include days, months, years of employment and specific details of job duties), copy of college transcripts and teaching certificate (with special education endorsement). Send information to; Thumb Correctional Facility, HR Office, 3225 John Conley Drive, Lapeer, Ml 48446 postmarked by February 1,2006. If you have questions, call 810-667-2045 ext. 246. NOTE; Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the department for further consideration. The Dept, of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996. TEACHERS-P/T Dynamic non-profit preschool (0-5 yrs). Experience preferred, see website www.allencreek.org Send resume to: allencreekpreschool @yahoo.com FAX 734-994-3372 Temporary Coordinator, Part-time For grant-funded Education Project for Homeless Youth (EPHY) located at Washtenaw Intermediate School Distrct. Serve as a resource to homeless youth and school educators for access to school enrollment, attendee and academic success oss Washtenaw County, iferred social work/human serivces background. Excellent organization, followthrough, interpersonal and technology skills required; 30 hours a week at $25 per hour through 6/30/2006, Submit resumes with complete work history and e-mail address to: Washtenaw Intermediate School District Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 1406, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 EOE ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. P rofes s io nal an d M a n a g e ria l A/R Coordinator Bird Brain Inc., has an opening for an experienced A/R Coordinator. Duties include: Billing, Posting, EDI administration, Collections, Account reconciliation. Filing and ad hoc duties. Applicant must have strong computer and phone skills. To apply fax resume to Controller, 734-483-9677 or send a word.doc e-mail to john@birdbraln.com BOARDCONNECT PROGRAM ASSOCIATE NEW seeks a Program Associate to support BoardConnect, a board training and matching service for nonprofits. Learn more at www.new.org. Accountant I Reference Number PTBF0610 EASTERN M IC H IG A N U N I V E R S I T Y - Eastern Michigan University is seeking an Accountant I for its Grants Accounting Department. This position performs various accounting duties including: preparing financial statements/financial analysis, balancing/reconciling transactions for assigned areas, initiating and preparing journal entries, and monitoring budget expenditures for assigned accounts. Requisite qualifications for this position include: A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, working knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications, experience with SCT Banner preferred. Please visit www.emujobs.com to submit an application/ resume for this position, view benefits Information, or see a list of ail available positions. EMU values and encourages diversity in its workforce and student population. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AD LANGUAGE Research Investigator to study the use of radiation therapy by examining the molecular biology, physiology, and pharmacology of the dendritic cell system. Additional involvement in studies directed toward the identification of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. Requires M.D. plus six months of oncology research experience. Send resume to Alfred E. Chang, M.D. Surgical Oncology, 3302 Cancer Center/0932, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0932. Advocates SafeHouse Center is hiring: OVERNIGHT ADVOCATE F/T. Work in shelter 12 am-8 pm. Answer 24 hr helpline, do surveillance of facility 8 office tasks. Must work wknds/holidays, be dependable 8 flexible, have computer + office skills. Knowledge, training, or experience working w/survivors of DV/SA 8 homeless population in residential setting a +. SHELTER ADVOCATE-F/T, to work directly w/residents 8 kids w/focus on providing core services to kids. Must have experience working w/ kids, be avail eves/wknds/ holidays, be dependable 8 flexible. Experience working w/survivors of DV/SA a -f. Send resume w/cover letter Jenny Reed, PO Box 7052, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107 by 1/23 BOARDCONNECT PROGRAM ASSOCIATE NEW seeks a Program Associate for BoardConnect, a board training and matching service for nonprofits. Learn more at www.new.org. FIND IT HERE! In the ClassifiedsI CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT Commercial GC seeking person to run projects, coordinate subs, schedules, etc. Must have 3-5 yrs experience. Cal! 734-434-1499. BILINGUAL Customer Service Rep La-Z-Boy Incorporated has various Customer Service positions available. Candidates must be fluent In English and French, with a Quebec Dialect. Responsibilities include providing quality and efficient service and support to La-Z-Boy Dealers, Sales Representatives, and Consumers. Candidates must have experience as a customer service representative in a fast paced office environment, with excellent PC skills, telephone skills, and written and verbal communication skills. La-Z-Boy offers a competitive benefits package including a profit sharing plan and 401(k) program. Interested, qualified candidates should submit a resume with salary requirements to; LA-ZBOY INCORPORATED Attn: Human Resources,1284 North Telegraph Road, Monroe, Ml 48162 Email: resumes@la-z-boy.com. Visit our website at www.la-z-boy.com. EOE COMMUNITY CENTER DIRECTOR Community Action Network, an Ann Arbor non-profit organization, is looking for a Director for its Hikone community center to be responsible for its day to day operations. Duties include coordinating after school and summer programs, management and ai for public housing Basic management skills and ability to work with culturally- diverse economically-chal lenged individuals needed. Should collaborate well with other organizations, multitask and lead staff with vision and enthusiasm. BSW with 3 yrs of experience or MSW with at least 1 yr rience preferred. Salary iri low 20's, great benefits, 6 wks. off in addition to vacation 8 sick time. Send resume to CAN, P.O. Box 130076, Ann Arbor, Ml 48113-0076 or email canetwork@juno.com www.hvcn.org/info/can/ Executive Asst. Service Brands International, an Ann Arbor based franchise organization is looking for an experienced Executive Asst. Qualifications: Selfstarter, technologically proficient, MS Office a must, great communication skills, min. 3 yrs. experience. Excellent benefits. Email or fax your SALARY REQUIREMENTS with RESUME to: Human Resources, hr@servicebrands.com, fax 734-527-6153. Family Support Network Coordinator (.75FTE) Knowledge and experience in administering community services for low-income, atrisk and homeless populations. Demonstrated skills and experience in HUD grants management, writing and presenting reports, program development and coordination, database management, and word processing. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point. Strong analytical and organizational skills required. Sensitivity to the special needs of those who are oppressed, homeless, and/or Involved in substance abuse. Effectiveness in facilitating small group and community interactions. Minimum of 3 years experience in responsible role in human services setting required. Master's degree in social services preferred. Minimum B.A. or equivalent experience in community service required. Possession of a valid driver's license in good standing. Send rsum and cover letter by January 25 to; Executive Director, SOS Community Services, 101 South Huron, YpsllantI, Ml 48197, or to: michaelw@soscs.org or Fax to (734) 485-8739. EOE. Bulletin Board ads work! see page A4 for details DIRECTOR, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES DUTIES: Provides primary leadership and management to all YWCA Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Services Department staff, interns and volunteers; oversees and implements department financial operations and complex program budgets with sound fiscal strategies; establishes an annual departmental strategic business plan and successfully implements same; responsible for seeking and obtaining compiex/ major grants; oversees the design, development and implementation of new programs and service deliveries; evaluates and implements changes/improvements to existing programming and services; develops and maintains a viable volunteer work force; develops and maintains communi^ relationships and provides key leadership in the community's coordinated response to domestic violence; professional, knowledgeable, credible and articulate speaker/advocate who builds bridges, fosters partnerships and broadens and strengthens a donor/supporter base; team builder with staff through positive/professional attitude and insightful communication skills. Serves as Department Head and as a member of the Management Team of the YWCA. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree required. Masters Degree in human services, social work, psychology, criminal justice and or education with at least five years of related experience. Additional business degree and/ or business experience a plus. Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault is required. Valid Michigan drivers license. Demonstrated experience and skill in fiscal management, budgeting, program development, complex grant management, supervisory staff management, community programming leadership, interpersonal relations, and public speaking. HOURS: Full-time, exempt. DEADLINE; Until Filled Please apply to: YWCA of Greater Flint, 310 E. Third St. Flint Ml 48502 or fax resume to (810) 238-1424. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEOC EMPLOYER. Finance/Information System Director Neighborhood Senior Services is a non-profit agency providing home-based services to older adults in Washtenaw County for over 30 yrs. We are seeking a part time Director with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in both accounting and information systems support. Responsibilities include various aspects of GL,AP, AR, Payroll and HR, as well as overall operations of information systems. A minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business required; Master's degree preferred. Submit resume to: bpenrod @NSSweb.org by Jan. 30, 2006. FINANCIAL ANALYST Edwards Brothers, Inc., Michigan's largest privately owned book and journal manufacturing firm, specializing in short, medium, and ultra-short runs for publishers, authors, scholarly societies, industrial firms and universities, is seeking a Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will analyze, provide forecasts and recommend improvement measures based on operational and financial performance. This will involve analysis of financial reports and data and development of narrative analysis for management. Must have a strong working knowledge and application of Microsoft Excel, Access and Query, the ability to read and write Excel Macros and be comfortable in a fast changing, creative multi-tasking environment. Four years applicable financial experience required as well as a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field or equivalent experience. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Please apply in person at: Edwards Brothers, Inc., 2500 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 or online at: www.riteone.org/edwards/ Enter job code; Acct06. Please do not submit a resume without a completed application. Visit our Web site: www.edwardsbrothers.com. Affirmative Actlon/Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/v/d E D W A R D S B R O T H E R S Landscape Team Leader Glacier Hills, a prestigious retirement community/skilled nursing center has an exciting opening for a Landscape Team Leader who is responsible for landscape maintenance and installation needs of a 40-acre campus. Will oversee, manage and work with the landscape crew. Must be able to do alt aspects o f landscaping operations for all seasons. Also must operate and maintain landscape motorized equipment. Must have a minimum of two to three years prior landscape experience as a foreman with a design/build or grounds maintenance company is required. Team Leader must have a Michilan Chauffeurs License, 'esticide 8 Pond Application Certificate preferred fay not required. We are conveniently located near 1-94, US23 andM14. Come join a team dedicated to providing quality service. Please send/fax/email your resume and salary requirements to ATTN: Staff Recruiter at Glacier Hills. 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Buyer / Material Planner — Plan, schedule, procure p ro d u c tio n , fecility, and NPI items in c lu d in g com p o n e n ts , raw materials, supplies/services. Search o u t su p p lie r so u rce s u s in g in te rn e t & trad e pubs. Negotiate w / suppliers to o b ta in bes t price/ delivery. M o n ito r supp lie r delivery progress an d ensu re lead tim e s are regularfy updated in MRP. Leverage e x is tin g supp lie rs/ c o m p o n e r ^ and lowe r total acqu isitio n costs. S u p p o rt n ew p ro d u c t deve lopment, manage materials sub-prqje cts. BA/BS o r equ ivalent requited + 3 years material pia n n itig /p u rch a s in g expe rie nce in s u p p o rt o f e le c ^ n ic /o p tic a l m anufac tu ring & engineering g ro u p s . Strong MRP/ERP & MS Office s k ills required. A g r o w i n g A n n A r b o r c o m p a n y p r o d u a n g a t a t o - o f - t h o - a r t o p t o e l e c t r o n i c e a m m u r i i c a S o h p components a n d c u t t in g - e d g e t e r a h e r t z in s t r u m e n l a d o n s y s t e m s . H/e o f f e r c o m p e t i t i v e c o m - p e n s a t i o n , g e n e r o u s b e n e f i t s , a n d a n e n e r g e S c w o r k e n v i r o n m e n t C Q U E J O iH O U R T E A K i Responsible fo r plan- Manufacturing Positions Avaiiable A s s e in b le r — Assemble state-of-the-art optoelectronic products. Must have excellent hand/eye coordination, steady hands, and great attention to detail. Most w o rk is performed under a microscope using manual and machine-assist microelectronic assembly tools. Previous optical, electronic, o r precision assembly experience desired. T e c h n ic ia n — Test, repair, and assemble state-oMhe-art optoelectronic products. Strong understanding o f electronics theory is a m u s t Troubleshoot to the component level, use conventional and surfoce-mount soldering skills to repair. Must be able to use sampling oscilloscopes and computer-based data acquisition systems. Knowledge o f microwave electronics / fiber-optics desirable. Associate degree o r equivalent experience is required. S to d iro o m C le ifc— Work in volves receiving and incoming inspection, shipping, inventory control and kitting o f electronic and optical components. Requires 2 + years o f stockroom experience, 2+ years experience with MS Office and data entry. Must have steady hands and excellent visual acuity (corrected OIQ. Previous experience handling small sensitive components a plus. Principals only, please. Replies will not be sent to unqualified applicants. E-mail resume to careers@p icometrix.com. IMPORTANT: Please reference the position you are applying for in your e-mail subject line. Or you can fax to 734-864-5653. Picometrix is an equal opportunity employer._______ IMMM ■ « ■ ■ ■ ■ F i n d mam . JlI o b w i t h C l a s s i f i e d s ! Find out what jobs are available with the employment listings in Cfassifieds. Looking for staff? Advertise your openings by calling \ (810) 844-2020. T H E L IV IN G S T O N COMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Main Telephone: (8 1 0)84 4 -' THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20,2005 C9 P ro fe s s io n a l a n d M a n a g e ria l Marketing/ Financial Analyst Dart Container of Michigan, LLC is seeking individuals with a four-year college degree, preferably in business, for our Marketing/Financial Analyst position in our Marketing Management Department. Selected candidates will be responsible for pricing issues, new product development, cost accounting work, and an assortment of analytical projects. This entry-level position offers a variety of work, personal growth opportunities, excellent advancement opportunities, and a chance to join an international corporation that is an industry leader. If you have strong analytical skills, an interest in working with numbers, excellent communication skills and solid PC skills, this may be the opportunity for you. Please apply for this position online at www.dart.jobs. A full description of this position can be found on our website. Equal Opportunity Employer m MARKETING OFFICER Jackson District Library is looking for an experienced individual with excellent marketing and advertising skills. Duties include planning and directing the marketing, advertising, and public relations program. Qualifications include; bachelor's degree in marketing or related field, plus 4 years of experience including public relations and advertising principles. Excellent salary and benefit package. If qualified, please send your resume with salary history to: Human Resources Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson,Ml 49201 Email: eaglesonti® jackson.lib.mi.us EOE or see our website at www.myjdl.com to download an application. YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED! "The first person who called came right over and bought our car. We didn't expect it to sell so fast. The ad worked very well for us." Amy P., Ann Arbor. ACCOUNTANT Enthusiastic team player needed to perform various functions in the Accounting Department of growth-oriented Credit Union, including financial statement preparation and analysis. Must be project-oriented with a desire to improve procedures and growths operations of the department. Minimum of a bachelors degree in accounting required. Previous financial institution and ACH experience a plus. Please submit resume to MidWest Financial C.U. 2400 Green Rd., Ann Arbor Ml 48105, fax 734-213-3026 or e-mail lrayner@mwfcu.org EOE MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR TRAINEE United Bank & Trust - Washtenaw, a growing community bank has an immediate opening for a Mortgage Originator Trainee to support our / County Market, g with bank clients, ill be responsi- Dief’or: originating and closing residential mortgage loans, developing relationships with local real estate professionals and other referral sources within the bank's market, reviewing bank client's needs and making referrals for other bank services and products where appropriate. To insure your success, we require a minimum of three years sales experience with a basic understanding of financials. The selected candidate will be placed in a bank sponsored mortgage origination training program. The qualified candidate must have the ability to work in a team environment and posses excellent communication skills. We offer an attractive work environment, opportunities for growth, and benefits that include; Group Health Group Life Profit Sharing 401 (k) Plan Paid Vacations Short & Long Term Disability Fax or mail resumes to United Bank & Trust Human Resources P.O. Box 248 Tecumseh, Ml 49286 Fax 517-423-1715 (No phone calls please} EEOE NewsAnchor/Reporter WHMI FM 93.5 is seeking a radio news anchor/reporter to complete our award winning news team. The position will be filled no sooner than January 27, 2006. Previous experience is necessary and you must demonstrate quality news writing and reporting skills. Live and work in one of Michigan's most popular areas at one of Michigan'? most respected radio stations. You'll enjoy local owners, a great facility, and competitive compensation. Mail your resume, audio samples, and writing samples of your work to: WHMI Operations Manager Reed Kittredge P.O. Box 935 Howell, Ml 48844 Email samples will NOT be accepted. WHMI is an equal ODDortunitv emolover. i : c = = Out-Patient Counselor SHAR, has a contract to provide substance abuse treatment to an all female population at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. Ml. Applicant must be able to obtain a Criminal Justice clearance. P/T position for an Out-patient Counselor with a min. of a Bachelor's Degree in Social work or a related field and experience working with criminal offenders. NO CALLS. EOE. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to SHAR, 1852 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Mi, or fax to 313-894- 5542. Attn: ACB. Product Manager Product Manager Global to serve as team leader for measurement & calibration application software product management activities. Located in Ann Arbor, Ml. Requires Bachelor's CE, ME, or related engineering field, and related experience commensurate with position in the area of automotive engine & transmission controller development. Send resume to: ETAS, Inc. Attn: Human Resources Dept. Job Code - 2006PMC01 3021 Miller Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 or e-mail to: careers@etas.us ervisor Explore tfie Opportunity Great people - Great Wages!! Wilson White Company Inc. has a position available at Nob Hill Apartments. Qualified candidates should have property management and supervisory experience. They must have proven record of leadership skills, leasing/sales expertise, public relations skills, bookkeeping and budgeting experience, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and be professional in appearance and attitude. We offer excellent wages, two wage adjustments in the first year of employment, health/life/disability insurance program, 401K, vacation, sick, and persona! time. If you would like to explore the possibility of joining a great group of people, apply in person to 2008 S. State Street, Suite A, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. EOE. Senior Center Supervisor Part-time position that develops, plans and promotes recreational programs for senior citizens. Requirements are Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience in recreation, social services or senior program areas; excellent communication & organizational skills; possess and maintain a valid Ml Driver's License. Salary; $12- $18/hour. Applications may be obtained online at: www.cityofypsilanti.com or by, applying at City.of Ypsilanti Human Resources Dept. One S. Huron St. Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. EOE/AAE SOCIAL WORKER A growing & innovative community based addiction treatment provider is seeking an energetic & committed candidate for our Adolescent Treatment Program. Full time, casual work environment, minimal bureaucracy, positive office culture, & a benefits package that includes medical, dental, 8 participating 401K. MSW or equivalent required. Submit resumes to Brenda: jobs@dawnfarm.org or fax to: 734-821-0218 Yacht Club Manager Devils Lake April-Sept. private, seasonal Yacht Club seeks experienced candidate with proven track record of success Successful candidate must have excellent people skills in addition to bottom line management. Send resume to P.O. Box 332, Addison, Ml 49220. t• :'r* Vr. ■' ' Web and Education Coordinator Individual needed to assist a large professional association for healthcare IT executives with its web-based and in-person education programs. This person will assist in the areas of: 1) planning and programming of inperson education programs and conferences, 2} maintenance of the educational content of web site, and; 3) assisting in the development and support of our weblearning programs. The ideal candidate will have a background in healthcare IT and web-based programming, preferably ASP and SQL Server, as well as an aptitude to learn additional web-based programming techniques. Bachelors degree in related field preferred and/or 5 years of related experience. Email your resume and salary requirements to jobs@cio-chime.org WEB DESIGNER The University of Michigan's office of Marketing Communications seeks a full-time web designer. This person will be responsible for the design and some production of websites and related communications tools for Marketing Communications and its U-M clients. The position includes working in coordination with staff project managers and web developers to provide original designs and templates in compliance with University policies and accessibility in web materials. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in new media or graphic design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience in web design, Photoshop, and Flash, and in a team approach to web development. Ability to work within designated time and budget constraints, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent customer service skills.Qualified candidates, please email your resume to: mc-mail@umich.edu Physician Recruiter Due to continued growth. Emergency Physicians Medical Group in Ann Arbor has an excellent opportunity for a self-driven, enthusiastic and experienced recruiter/ sales professional. The individual's primary responsibilities will be to communicate career opportunities, source, screen CVs and applications, check references, and coordinate interviews for qualified healthcare professionals. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree and 3-5 years of relative experience. Excellent negotiation and communication skills a must. Healthcare experience a plus. We offer excellent pay and benefits. If you thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment and are committed to success, please email your resume to: adickman@epmgpc.com or fax to 734-995-2913 attn, A. Dickman. CANT DECIDE WHAT SECTION YOUR AD SHOULD BE IN? 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The person must be able to work on multiple concurrent tasks, deal With frequent interruptions, maintain co nfidentiality, be detail oriented, have excellent organizational and customer service skills, be able to prioritize, work well under pressure, and to work independently. A minimum of an Associates Degree and two years administrative experience is necessary, along with a good working knowledge of computer programs including MS Office, spreadsheets, data bases, and word processing. Mail, fax, or email your resume no later than January 20,2006, to: AATA H. R. Department 2700 S. Industrial Highway Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 FAX: 734-973-2699 EMAIL: erob@theride.org All responses will remain personal and confidential. EEO Employer. RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. MISPRINTS Notice of error shall be reported to the Classified department IMMEDIATELY. 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No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Associates degree with emphasis in Human Resources or the equivalent of education, training, and experience as determined by administration, equivalent of two years work experience in Human Resources, proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent customer services skills. Hourly rate is $13.97. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 20, 2006. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcript (if applicable) to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr„ 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 Job Hotline: 973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at; htto://www. wccnet.edu/jobs. 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Sales and account management experience is a plus, but will tram the right person. Salary will be commensurate with experience and energy. Mail resumes to: Hr Dept 430 Division St. Clinton, Ml 49236. Or e-mail to: hr@hmilumber.com. m II Career Sales Agents Needed for indepencJent insurance agency. Must have 5 years experience & good references. Please fax resume to: 734-971-0546. Director of Sales Want a new start in 2006? Come join the great team at Hampton Inn, Ann Arbor North. Our growing company seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highlymotivat^ leader to drive the sales process at our Hampton Inn Hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. CONTACT: Zach or Clint at 734-996-4444 or ztharp@fhginc.com S N J C N J C N J FINANCIAL SALES Join MetLife ®, one of the world's Largest Financial Institutions. Comprehensive Benefits, Paid Training, Insurance and Investment. Products. Industry or sales experience preferred. Call Dennis Koczara, Recruiting Mgr., 800-638-1186 Ext. 107, or dkoczara@metlife.com. 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Call for interview 800-318-9787 Ext. 6029 Sales If you are looking for a JOB...Good Luck. If you are looking for a CAREER...Let's talk! Sears Home Improvement Products, a national leader in vinyl siding, custom windows and doors, kitchen remodeling, cabinet refacing and heating and cooling products is looking for Sales Representatives. Top performers in this region earned an average of $98,000*. • Compensation: Six-figure income potential! • Leads: Company provided, qualified and pre-setl • Training: Cutting-edge, professionally designed sales training! • Benefits: 401 (k). Medical/ Dental insurance, etc! • Incentives: We operate an incentive and reward based environment! • Growth: All managers are promoted from within. Due to growth plan, there are many opportunities! For immediate consideration, please contact/send your resume to Joe Hendricks at: Fax: 734-525-1422 or Email: jhendr@searssidlng.com. When emailing resume, please Indicate SHIP Resume Submission in the subject line. *Based on regional average for top 10 Sales Representatives with at least 1 year of service. M/F/D/V. EOE. We utilize drug testing and criminal background checks as a condition of employment. ★ SALES REPS ★ SALES MANAGERS * $4000/wk is what our top salespeople earn! Highly successful national company expanding. Will train. Call John O'Brien 1-800-316-4752 Y o u r c a s t c o m e s o f f i n a w e e k . Sell your unused items with our Classifieds. Call (810) 844-2020 TH E L IV ING S TO N COMMUNITY NEWS SALES REP/GIFTS Sales organization with showrooms in Chicago / Dallas / Los Angeles adding a rep to call on a well-established base of Eastern Michigan retailers. Products include gifts, books and toys. Appropriate backgrounds include sales, teaching and/or communications. Commission only with a 6 mo. performance advance available. Training provided. To interview in the Detroit area. FEB. 2/3. Fax or e-mail resume to: Anne McGilvray 8 Co. FAX: 214-638-4535 info@annemcgilvray.com TRAVEL AGENT Growing company needs experienced corporate agent, Worldspan experience preferred, hourly + bonus plan. Erriail resume to: spardon@boersma travel.com or fax to 734-424-3435. Changing Careers? Become a Financial Advisor with one of the nations premier investment firms, Raymond James 8 Associates. Fax your resume to: 734-930-6998. EOE/DFU General an d M is cellane ous Em p lo ym e n t Positions is this classification (General Employment, 5420) are paid on an hourly, weekly or salary arrangement. Sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation positions appear under classifications 5140, 5280, 5290, 5320, 5340, 5400. Activism 734-222-6347 HIIGREATJOB!!!! Join Clean Water Action and help protect the Great Lakes. 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Cleaning desks, computers, etc. in the office, vacuuming carpet, cleaning tile floor and bathrooms. 3 hrs per day, early mornings or late afternoons. Please stop by to fill out an applications or send your resume to: Unimerco, Inc. 6620 Slate Road Saline, Ml 48,176 Fax: 734-944-4432 UMMI@Unimerco.com CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANERS - days 8 evenings up to $8/hr to start. • MANAGERS-full or part time, must have management experience Ann Arbor 8 Plymouth areas. 248-912-1200 FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! COUNTER PERSON F/T for auto paint store. Benefits. Will train. Apply in person to; Painters Supply 8 Equip. Co. 2308-B S Industrial Ann Arbor, 48104 Counter/Dismantler - FT, computer friendly 8 mechanically inclined. Apply in person: 2494 E. Michigan Ave. Diesel Truck Mechanic F/T, week days, benefits. 734-238-0556. DIRECT CARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Full-time and Part-time openings available on all shifts for Direct Care workers at adult facilities in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area. DRIVERS Part-time/Contingent positions available to transport special needs children and adults to school, home, and therapy. Must have desire to work with people with special needs and willingness to provide hands-on assistance to clients. Extensive geographical knowledge of southeastern Michigan and surrounding areas also required. Both positions require an excellent driving record and proof of a valid driver's license. $8.50 - $9.50 to start with excellent advancement opportunities. Apply in person 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 Farmington 8 Orchard Lake Rds.) Or visit our website www.rainbowrehab.com Call for directions; 734-482-1200 Drug-free workplace. EOE. Dog Groomer (Experienced) Needed to work Mon.-Fri., clean shop, non smoking environment, apply in person at Rox's Ruff Cuts, 1526 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. ★ ★ 734-222-8269*-*-. 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Candidates must be able to interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics, and be able to perform basic arithmetic functions, including using decimals. Successful completion of pre-employment skills testing is required. We offer a highly competitive wage and benefit package including paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive health insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k), and much more. Visit our website at www.dartcontainer.com to view the complete job description for this and other openings. You can even apply on-line! You may also apply by faxing your resume, with cover letter and name of position sought, to 517-244-2804. 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Drivers EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS * $53,854 * Average Annual Salary Home Weekly $550 Orientation Pay Paid at First Dispatch • Family Oriented Benefits • BCBS Insurance With Low premiums T R A N S P O R T -A M EW C A r- L e a d in g B y E x am p le Taking calls 7 days a week 866-804-9242 www.transportamerica.com USATRUCK [UFB9PT 800-889-5805 www.gousatmck.com ______eoe m/f/h/v______ Driver Trainees Needed! Werner Enterprises has a special 3 week training program at Nu-Way! No experience needed! Good pay and benefits! Train here in Michigan! 1-888-690-0122 Electronic Assembler F/T position, past experience a plus. $8-$10to start, benefits and retirement program. Send or fax resume to Obertron Electronic Mfg, 14630 King Dr, Milan Ml 48160 Fax; 734-439-2489 FABRICATOR Machine Tool Builder looking for one person to fabricate/ weld/painVmaintenance. Full time position available with benefits. Will be accepting calls Friday, Monday and Tuesday only from 11 am to 1 pm. 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Sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation positions appear under classifications 5140, 5280, 5290,5320, 5340, 5400. Hotel YPSILANTI ^ r n o t t . AT EAGLE CREST 'Hotel positions available at The Ypsilanti Marriott at Eagle Crest. • Catering Sales Manager • Executive Chef • Assistant Controller • Admin Assistant • Restaurant 8 Banquet Servers • Sous Chef • Front Desk Supervisor and Agents • Phone Operators • Housekeeping/Laundry • Bell staff Hotel experience is preferred for all positions. Excellent compensation and full benefit package. Please apply in person (M-F 10am-4pm) 1275 S. Huron Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Fax: 734-487-4350 Email: careers® ypsilantlmarriott.com E.O.E. M/FA//D INSTALLER 12V, Fulltime. Must have experience w/ truck caps, remote starters, car audio, hitches. ULTIMATE BODY - Brighton, Fax resume: (810) 227-6446 or e-mail: ultbody® ultimate-service.com Installers (flooring company) up to 45k/yr full-time with benefits! 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Experience or related education desirable. Electrical Technician Must have good understanding of logic diagrams and schematics, have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated and able to work well both as an individual and with others. General Mechanic Basic mechanical duties including machine repair and preventive maintenance, including but not limited to, basic plumbing and carpentry. Interested candidates should apply in person at: Edwards Brothers, 2500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or online at: www.riteone.org/edwards. Please, do not mall resumes. EOE E D W A R D S B R O TH E R S MANAGER - BRIGHTON Image Sun Tanning Center Are you ambitious, hard working, dedicated, energetic 8 a person with excellent people skill? If so and you are interested in working in a fun 8 relaxed environment contact us at (248) 739-0751 or go on-line to: www.imagesuntanning.com/ employmentshtml to apply, if applying on-line please remember to choose Brighton as your desired location. 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Experience with CNC controls, both electrical and mechanical a must. Knowledge of hydraulic systems a plus. We are looking for a motivated selfstarter with excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills. If you would like to work for a dynamic company that offers the opportunity for personal growth, plus competitive benefits including BCBS medical, Aetna dental, life and disability insurance and CO. matched 401K, please submit your resume and compensation history/requirements to: mskinner@pts-tools.com or mail same to: Production Tool Supply P.O. 963 Jackson, Ml 49202-1233 Equal Opportunity Employer AW AfifAfAfA Packaging Line Mechanic "JIFFY" mixes Chelsea Milling Company, maker of "Jiffy" baking mixes, is seeking an experienced mechanic to work on our packaging equipment. This position will be on second or third shift. This person must be able to learn the operation of all packaging equipment, 8 demonstrate the capability to maintain 8 troubleshoot equipment as needed. Prior mechanical experience required. Chelsea Milling Company offers a competitive salary 8 benefit package. Please forward your resume to: Chelsea Milling Company, Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 460, Chelsea, Ml 48118. Or, email to: jobs@chelseamilling.com Or, fax to (734)475-3118. EOE. Painter, Residential 1-2 yrs experience required. For well-established 8 respected Ann Arbor based company performing high quality interior 8 exterior work. Must be dependable, honest, and hard-working. Reliable auto 8 valid driver's license required. Must5 pass background check. Call ONLY between 9am-1pm. . S 734-995-0715® PRINTING, Experienced PRESS OPERATOR with Supervisory skills. Excellent benefits. Apply at Huron Valley Printing, 4557 Washtenaw, (1/4 Mi. E. of US-23.) PRINTING Experienced bindery person. Cutting, folding, Stahl 8 Polar equipment. Days. Top pay, benefits, 401K. 734-941-3510 Receptionist $12.50/hr will be answering phones and greeting customers! TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 ROUGH Carpenters Experienced, great pay, health Insurance 8 paid vacation. Call Immediately: 313-647-6768 SHIPPING MANAGER For furniture wholesaler. Ann Arbor 734-709-7536 PORTER Our fleet operation needs a porter to clean vehicles/garage/ grounds, do odd jobs, run errands, etc. HS diploma, current driver's license with clear record, 5 years driving experience, good work record and outstanding work ethic required. Please apply in person at 2050 Commerce. Pre-employment drug test required and randomly thereafter. Residential Landscape Salesman Todd's Service's Landscape and Irrigation is looking for a sales person who is seriously wanting a career in the landscape sales industry. To apply for this opportunity applicants must have: * landscape helpful not required * Sales and people skills * Willing to work long hours, 8 months out of the year. Job offers full medical insurance, company vehicle and a very impressive compensation package. If you are interested In working with one of the largest landscape contractors in southern Michigan please fax or mail a resume to: Todd's Services, Inc. Attn: Mike Sekullch/Curt Tefft (CT) PO Box 608, Hamburg Mi 48139 Fax :810-231-4778 Screen Printing Position avail, experienced only. ® 734-665-2692 ext. 17 Secretary (University) Competitive wages full time day shift with benefits! TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 Snow Removal Service Dependable, fit individual for snow removal 8 salting. Excellent driving record a must. Call Green-Vision Outdoor Services. (734)997-7244 SUPERVISOR NEEDED Well established Romulus based Company seeking Supervisor for afternoon shift. 2 to 4 years Supervision exp. Manufacturing and Quality background preferred. Flexible hours and some local travel required. Salary based on experience. Please fax resume to 734-485-4238 or apply in Person 385 Airport Industrial Dr. Ypsilanti Mi 48198. 734-485-4235 SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME Place/supervise International high school students in your community! Training, compensation and international travel incentives! Call Gina, 1-888-238-8721 (toll-free). TEST SCORERS Bachelors degree in any field required. Retirees are welcome. Scorers are hired per project. Paid training! Hiring for two projects at this time, first is days only, late February start, second is both days and evenings, late March start. Monday through Friday work until project ends. $10.10 per hour. Call (734) 544-7686 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for more information. Measurement Incorporated, Ypsilanti. VET ASSISTANT Responsiblities: assist doctors, restrain animals, etc. Position requires compassionate 8 nurturing person. 20-30 hrs. 734-428-7100 between 9am-4pm, Mon-Thurs. Tired of working hard with nothing to show? MAKE YOUR TIME PAY! 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U N I M E R C O - a different and developing workplace FINANCIAL MANAGER R e s p o n s ib ility a n d m a n a g em e n t Our present financial manager is going back to Denmark within the next 12 months when his contract expires and for that reason, we are looking for a successor. Over time you will get the full financial responsibility in UNIMERCO Inc., a modem manufacturer and senrice provider with 4 2 employees. You will become a significant part of the company management. Your task will be management of the finance and admin department, preparation of monthly and annual accounts, daily operational tasks, follow-up on objectives and action plans, including operating economy follow-ups and analysis, where you will participate actively in the improvements you suggest. The financial manager, who reports to the President, will have the managerial responsibility of three employees and will become part of the management team. In addition, you will become part of UNIMERCO’s international corporate finance team. Pu n c tu a l a n d q u a lifie d fin a n c ia l m ana g eme n t The finance function is heavily involved in the business behind the figures and is independently responsible for discovering problems and initiating improvements rather than Just reporting them. We no longer use budgets and have started working with constant improvement requirements and forward-looking action plans instead of explaining deviations. Q u a lific a tio n s You are analytic and business-oriented, experienced and motivated to work with the company behind the figures. Moreover, you have a relevant master's degree or equivalent in financing and 3 -5 years of experience from a finance function in a large or medium sized company or from within the accounting^- auditing profession. You are a skilied manager, who is outgoing and actively participates in solving the day-to-day tasks in good spirits. It would be preferable if the chosen candidate lives locally. 2 CUTTER GRINDERS We are expanding our tool manufacturing team again and require cutter grinding technicians for the metalworking industries. We work in small teams ' who manage their own tasks to a high degree. Q u a lific a tio n s You must be highly skilled in your field, a quick learner who can work independently, as well as in a team. You will have a technical background with experience in tool and cutter grinding. CUTTING TOOL DESIGNER We need a CAD tool designer for our CTU department (Central Tool Unit). The department develops, designs and documents tooling solutions for the metal and woodworking industries. Q u a lific a tio n s You must have knowledge about cutting tool design and application and your main task will be designing cutting tools and providing advice on how to , choose the right tools. Your knowledge about tools must be wide, enabling you to support the segments in which UNIMERCO operates. Preferably, you have experience of designing tools using CAD/CAM software. TO APPLY Please send your resume and a covering letter, clearly marked with the job you are applying for, and including your salary expectations, to UNIMERCO Inc. before January 27® 2 0 0 6 . You can order an extensive information package about UNIMERCO on ummi@unimerco.com or telephone 7 3 4 9 4 4 4 4 3 3 . For further information about the job'and UNIMERCO, please contact President Palle Damborg Andersen (pda@unimerco.com) - No agency calls accepted. UNIMERCO - PEOPLE, ATTITUDES AND RESULTS T h e U N IM E R C O G R O U P is a n in t e r n a t io n a l c o n s u l t in g m a n u ^ c t u r e r a n d s e r v ic e p r o u d e r w i th in m a c h in in g f o r e .g . t h e a e r o s p a c e , a u to m o t iv e a n d w o o d w o r k in g / fu r - n i t u r e in d u s t r ie s . T h e g r o u p e m p io y s 5 7 5 p e o p le , 4 2 o f t h e s e w o r k f o r U N IM E R C O In c . 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I 6620 State Road I Saline, Ml 48176 I tel 734 944 4433 1 email ummi@unimerco.com '------------- I 7010 A u c tio n s a n d A u c tio n e e rs I Em p lo ym e n t W a n te d WORK WANTED - Local Area Preferred, 30 yrs experience mainlenance on yard, farm, construction equipment. CDL-A w/air, MOOT card, Contact for wages, work history, references, rogericombssr® juno.com Cell: 1-734-277-6921 7010-7490 Auction House 8 Real Estate Feb. 11,2006,2 p.m. Open House Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. 165 Westdale Howell, Michigan 1 block off Grand River Lake access, 1349 sq. ft. with fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, corner lot, very nice home. Arrow Auction Service 810-227-6000 or 517-712-7349 ★ ★ LARGE AUCTION^^ Sunday, January 22 @ noon. Barker's Auction, 7676 Blue- Bush Rd., (downtown) Maybee, Ml (11 miles N.E. of Dundee, Ml). Furniture, Fish Lures, Traps, Long Guns, Told Painted Country Furniture, Mounted Animal Heads, Barn Lanterns. Auction barn is full. Jack Barker, Auctioneer. 734-587-2042. Real Estate Auction Jan. 28th, 2006 Location 1955 Maxfield Lk Rd Hartland, Mich. 1 Va mi. E. US-23, off M-59 Waterfront ail sports lake. 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba. 1152 sq. ft., large lot, 1.5 detached garage w/work shop. Open House Jan. 22, 2-4pm Arrow Auction Service (810) 227-6000 or, Kathy Ulman (517) 712-7349 ( A n tiq u e s , A r t a n d C o lle c tib le s Pittsburgh Steelers Authentic Game Helmet in glass. Boston Red Sox Field Jacket, never worn. 517-423-9148. RARE 1972 Grimshaw designed rock concert posters! 1st edition. Investor grade (Mint-NM) Hill, Crisler venues 517-851-7804 I H o u s e h o ld Item s ANN ARBOR Moving Sale! Antique TV cabinet, hammock, small computer stand, 8 other misc. 734-741-4271. Apartment Size 8 Full Size Washer 8 Dryer, plus stove 8 refrigerator. $125/each. S 734-260-7211 S Bed, full size MATTRESS SET, like new, still wrapped, w/warranty. Sacrifice, $135. 734-891-8481 Bed, queen pillow top MATTRESS SET, like new, in plastic. Sell $150. Can deliver. 734-891-8481 DINING TABLE SET - Drexel. Polished wood. 6 chairs, 62 in. X 42. in. $550/best. S 734-975-2440. Furniture, quality bdrm, living room, dining room 8 office furniture for sale due to moving. 734-426-6019 King pillow top MATTRESS SET, like new, in bag. Only $250. Deliverable. 734-891-8481 LEAVING STATE. Must sell house full of beautiful, traditional furniture. Items include: gorgeous 10-piece formal dining room suite, cost over $5600, will sell for $2850; king-size bdrm suite; cherry kitchen set; coffee table set; lighted curio; desk; pictures; lamps; '95 Mercedes; Bombay chest 8 mirror; leather sofa 8 loveseat; plus much more. All in excellent condition. MUST BE SOLD ASAP. Call 248-853- 8499 private party. LIKE NEW Cherry entertainment center w/book shelves. 6'x7' $1,200/best. 734-368-7705 Morigeau Lepine Nursery Suite (Cognac finish). 2 piece armoire, $500. 3 drawer dresser w/changing table attachment, $300. Cnb w/mattress, $400. Glider w/ottoman 8 bookshelf also available. 734-222-0961 Queen Oak Bdrm set. Wall unit bed, dresser with mirror, TV cabinet, lots of storage. Excellent condition. Leave message 734-761-2516. A CHEAP SLEEPI 9 mattress styles; firm, plush, plllowtop, memory foam, $159 to $999 vanwinklemattress.com (734) 678-5289 or (810) 220-2929 Thomasville Martinique Entertainment Center - Heavy wood. Cherry Finish. $800. 734-222-0961 Washer 8 Dryer, both for $400. Fairly new. Refrigerator, side by side, fairly new, w/ice 8 water dispensers, $400. Garage refrigerator, $100.® 734-904-6377. M is ce lla n e o u s Item s Orlando/Disney Area. 7/6 night stay. Paid $600, will sell for $199. Good for one year. 734-226-0296. BUYING arcade games, pinball machines, juke boxes 8 pool tables. Need not work. Call 517-628-2501 Buying Comic Books Large or small collections. Call 231-798-3097 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. I D a ily Ba rga ins AQUARIUM ■ 40 gal, oak w/ Aqua Clear filter. $125. ® 734-480-1170. CAMCORDER - Canon, 8 mm, like new. $149. ® 734-665-.8967. CAR - '95 Neon. Needs timing belt. Good body. $499. ®734-732-5265. Car For Parts - '80 Camaro, good restoration project $399/best. 734-529-3911 Computer -P2 music studio, Midi, Fruityloops, with mic. $275.00. 734-218-4485 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ COUCH, Leather, like new $250. 734-662-0232 GLASSWARE - Fostorla Chintz. 9 water, 8 sherbet, 7 cordial. $400. 734-665-9218 HEATER - Construction, kerosene, portable. 155,000 btu. $300/best. 734-439-1128. John Deere Snowblower attachments includes weights /chains. Costs $1650 new. Make offer 615-480-7445. Pool Table 8ft slate, $300. Call Rick 810-923-5783 SHOWER DOORS ■ Like new, rimless glass. $70 or best offer. a 734-426-8931. SHOWER DOORS Like new, rimless glass $70 ® 734-426-8931 Snow Plow, Meyers, for Chevy Truck, power angle complete outset $399/best 734-529-3911. SOFA/SLEEPER, Queen w/ loveseat. Cream background w/ abstract multi-colored pattern. $375. 734-332-1106 Stove - Kenmore, smooth top. Excellent condition. $130® 734-340-3499 TRUCK -'94 S10,4x4 ext. cab. Solid body/cap, blown engine. $499. 734-428-7486. VAN-Chevy Station Wagon '73. Good work van. $199® 734-822-2107 EPOS M5 BOOKSHELF SPEAKER - Cherry, wood. Veneer, excellent condition, $350. 734-677-0256. P h o to g ra p h y a n d V id e o E q u ipm e n t Photo Services (UM) equipment sale; cameras, lenses 8 more from Nikon. Hasselblad. Canon, others. 764-9217 or www.umich.edu/~photos {C om p u te rs COMPUTER - IBM Think Pad X40 Notebook. 1.2 ghz, Igb ram w / docking station w/ CD drive 8 ext. life battery dock. $1595. 734-668-9329. Bulletin Board ads worki see page A4 for details Cello - hand made Polish Shop Cello, Carbon fiber end pin, matching rosewood pegs and tail piece. Set up by Master Luthier, Tim Jahsma. BAM NewTech case included. Professional level instrument, $14K. 231-946- 9382 or 231-392-2720. Complete professional Kareoke equipment. Owner retiring. 734-260-9146 Guitar, 2 Violins, Guild, D-40, 1975, excellent, $850. Samuel Shen, full size, $600, Beginners full size violin, case 8 bow, $350. 734-677-4249. Piano, Yamaha Console '01 Model M450TAO. $2,000. Pinckney Area ® 1-810-923-8590® Piano-Everette console Good condition, $800. 734-663-8927. PLAYER PIANO Manual or electric. Beautiful oak upright w/40 rolls. $3,000. 734-769-8363 www.niceusedpianos.com Yamaha Grand PIANO, C3, ebony, excellent condition. Asking $13K. Cali for Details at 734-973-9727. Ho b b ie s , Cra fts a n d A r t S u pplies Got Pictures? Scrapbooking made fast, simple 8 easy! Scrapbook 8 stamping kits, supplies, accessories 8 the tools you need to make such items. If you have scissors, glue 8 pictues, you are ready to scrapbook those memories that right now are in a box in the closet! I offer 1-on-1 classes as well as group workshops 8 fun home gatherings where you can earn free scrapbook 8 stamping supplies. See my website www.stampwith holley.myctmh.com Call 734-449-9388. Holley Comiskey,Close To My Heart Independent Consultant. ( S w im m in g Pools a n d H o t Tubs HOT TUB/Spa '0 5 -NEW. Still in wrapper, seats 6, w/ lounger Retail $5950. Sacrifice $2950. Call 734-732-9338 L aw n,Garden a n d Sn ow E q u ipm e n t Craftsman Lawn Tractor. 16 HP, overhead valve, 42" cut. Many extras, Like New. $1000/best. 734-944-5643 1520 New Holland diesel, 4x4, hydrostat, 447 hrs. Many extras, excellent shape. 734-529-5871. ( F irew o o d a n d W o o d Stoves AARONS HARDWOODS 4X8X16, Free Delivery, Free Stacking. $80. 734-730-1146 Aaron's Lawncare firewood, $90/face cord. $10/per cord to stack. 4'x8'x16" Cal! 734- 429-5534, 734-528-1516. Applewood, Seasoned Split, delivered. $80/face cord. 734-323-9508 Bulletin Board ads work! see page A4 for details Kiln Dried Firewood $99.95 for 4x8. Air Dried $80. 517-629-9218/231 -206-4381. MANCHESTER seasoned firewood, $55 U-Haul, $70 delivered, $25 you cut your own. 734-572-0810. SEASONED HARDWOOD $90,4x8x16,2 for $170. Split 8 delivered free. ★ ★ 734-429-7854 ★ ★ Seasoned Mixed Hardwood. 4x8, $70. Free Delivery 8 Stacking. Student saving for college. Call 734-368-1346. B u ild in g , H e a tin g an d C o o lin g Item s NATURAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Beautiful prefabricated Natural Granite 25Vj" X 84" w/1 Va" bullnose edges $410 each. Island tops. 36" X 74", $510. Many colors. Call 248-486-5444. Business, O ffice a n d Re s tau ran t E q u ipm e n t DISPLAY CASE Refrigerated. New compressor, new freon. $400 ® 734-944-5643 Store Closing -17 showcases, 5 wall cases, jewelry display necks 8 trays. Bush Jewelers; 734-455-3030. Ma ch in e , T o o l a n d Heavy E q u ipm e n t AUTOMATIC VEHICLE WASH - SSI Rollover Model 5396C. For cars, vans, or small size trucks. To view, call Oliver® JTA: 517-780- 3780. Best offer accepted. John Deere Skid Steer, JD 24, gas, runs, works, looks good - $4200.10 ton tri-axle trailer, new rubber, new paint - $3500. 734-368-6541 (cell) or 734-449-0521 Pets, Supplies, G ro om in g a n d T ra in in g WARNING: ADS FOR FREE PETS A beloved pet deserves a loving, caring homo. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who wish to sell your animal for the purpose of research or breeding. Please be sure to screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you! AIREDALE PUPS AKC, OFA, BEAUTIES. 810-223-4667 or 631-4255. AKC English Springer Spaniel Puppies, 4 male, 1 st shots dewormed, declawed, $350. 517-748-9125/517-392-6410. AKC LAB PUPS. 8 WEEKS OLD. Shots/wormed. 1 Male, 5 Females. Great family Pets. 517-861-0877 for more info. BICHON FRISE Puppies. Taking deposits, 4 females,1 male. Must see! 734-482-4521 N a tu ra l G ra n ite Pre-fabricated Counter Tops ^ ^ Kitchen Countertops 25 1/2" x 84" T with 1 1/2 “ Full Bull Nose Edges. ^ Matching 36" X 74" ^ e a . 'slandTops x Island Tops Many colors to chocs* from. n«« modular system accommodalts wide range of kitchen designs and layouts. f c ‘Y o u r A f f o r d a b le L u x u r y D e s ig n C e n t e r " T T A T 248-486-5444 J[ Y F v l w w w . s a v e o n s t o n e . c o m M a r b l e & G r a n i t e BOZ B o a r d w a lk • B r ig h t o n Freebies A ipdk tmke Ik realm ol Tie Ihitjitgii CoiHiily News! Sd Ittis fiictd at t i i « less fe fitel I Freebies ARMOIRE - W/2 drawers black lacquer. $69. 327-9396 BABY CRIB - Portable fold-up deluxe. $29. 623-1281 BABY HIGH CHAIR-Reclines. $10. 480-1663 BED, BUNK - W/futon black frame only. $50. 997-9199 BENCH, ROLL ARM-45" green. $10. 665-9652 BOWLING BALL-Blue light weight. $15. 668-1309 BREAST PUMP ■ Electric. $5. 996-9082 CABINET, CHINA-Mahogany Phyfe40's. $65. 668-1309 CALCULATOR - TI84 silver edition. $69. 657-3265 CAMERA ZOOM LENS - 70- 210 mm. $69. 996-9082 CAR WIRE WHEEL COVER - Cadillac 14". $1,623-1281 CHILD BOOSTER CAR SEAT- $20 best. 480-1663 LIGHTERS (2) - Zippo collector unused. $20 ea. 426-3647 COMPUTER MODEM-External 56K. $20. 697-9600 LOVE SEAT - Light blue fold out bed. $15. 810-423-7207 COMPUTER MONITOR - 19" Hitachi. $69. 426-0907 MICROWAVE - Emerson Carousel nicel $15. 426-0587 COMPUTER ROUTER - DLink DI-614. $20. 697-9600 MIRROR - Brown. $25 best. 480-1663 COT-Folding wood frame. $5. 996-9082 PHONE, CELL - W/chargers. $40,810-241-7063 DESK - Solid hardwood 30x58. $45. 426-2832 PHONE, SPEAKER - 2.4 GHz handset. $40. 697-9600 DOLL HOUSE SET ■ Fisher- Price. $20. 417-8322 PRINTS - Framed 30x25 Van Gogh. $50 pair. 973-5668 DOOR-Heavy large church Workbench. Free. 741-8659 PURSE-Burberry plaid leather large bag. $35. 668-1309 DRESSERS-Matching 6 84 drawer. $40 pr. 426-2832 SKI SET-Downhill 170 cm size 8 boots. $69. 426-2832 GAME SYSTEM-PS wheel pedal. $20 best. 426-3647 STEREO - 2 tape 3 CD speakers AM/FM. $50. 973-5668 GATE. POSITION 8 LOCK ■ $3. 996-9082 STORAGE SHELF - Metal 70x36x16. $10. 996-9082 GOLF SET - 7 iron men's Spauding. $25. 395-0722 TABLE, COFFEE - Dark oak 48x30x15. $59. 646-4727 HOCKEY SKATES - CCM size 2. $10 pair. 996-9082 TABLE SET, PATIO - 45" w/4 chairs cream. $50. 973-5668 HUTCH - Wood with drawers nice. $30. 827-1891 TIRE RIMS-14" Chevy Lumina excellent! 4/$32. 426-0587 Ads must be presented by mait in person on original tom or e-maied to freebies@annar- , . ' b(mews.coin, (Please put Livingston in the 2uV6rtlS6d i Of subject line|. Sony, ads cannot be aaepted FREE! Tire Rims-15x7-5 lug, fit Ford Ranger $30/pair 810-2295308 TOY TRAIN/PLAY TABLE - 28x40x19. $35. 997-9199 TV -13" Zenith cable ready no remote. $20. 426-0587 TV-Mitsubishi 40" no transformer. $25,810-231-2263 WASHER/DRYER SET-Kenmore great. $50. 996-3112 WATERBED-King mattress bedding. Free. 741-8659 WATERBED-King frame liner 8 pads. Free. 741-8659 WEIGHT PULLEY MACHINE - 200 lb. Free. 945-4714 ANTIQUE DOLL CHAIR - Solid maple. $35. 810-494-9480 BED - Double head/footboard. $15,810-225-4430 DUCTWORK - Elbows outlets 12 pc. $20. 810-494-9480 LOVE SEAT - Brown leather. $32. 810-225-4430 POCKETDOOR FRAME - As new. $20. 810-494-9480 SEWING MACHINE - Electric. $65. 810-225-4430 ^THK UVnGSTON >» ____ COMMUNITY NEWS F r e e b ie s For Items valued $0 to $69 advertised tor FREE! Two lines only. One item per ad. INCLUDE PRICE. Freebies Wanted to Buy Only $1 for each Wanted item. Two lines only. One item per ad. I Deadline fo r Friday Freebies is 2 p.m. Tuesday. Walk-ins, mail th is form to: Freebies, The Ann Arbor News, R 0. I Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Mi 48106-1147 or email to freebies@annarbornews,com & put Livingston in th o subject line. Your n am e ____ Street address C ity ___________ State .Zip. Daytime telephone number ( A d # 1 Ad # 2 Please include seaces and Dunctuation, Check one: F T S n FWTB D I 1 r 1 Please include sbaces and Dunctuation. Check one: FTS □ FWT l U r r Please include suaces and nunctuation. Che :k one: FTS □ FWTI □ Freebies to Sell are Free. Private invidual ads oniy. No cars may be sold in Freebies. Pets, plants and firewood must be free. Freebies Wanted to Buy are $1 each. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20,2006 cn Pets, Supplies, G ro om in g and T ra in in g WARNING: ADS FOR FREE PETS A beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who wish to sell your animal for the purpose of research or breeding. Please be sure to screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you! BOXER PUPPIES AKC registered $500-$750. Vet shots. 734-981-1851 Brittany Spaniel Pups, 8wks, 1st shots, de-wormed, declawed, tails cropped. Orange & white. 2 females left, $400/each. 517-431-3162 CHIHUAHUA, ACA, creamy white, 10 mo. old rreutered male, all shots. $600. Call 734-327-7159 CHIHUAHUAS 6 week old males, 2 fawn, 1 black. Long hair. $350 each. 517-764-3402 Chihuahua Puppies, AKC, Pomeranian Puppies AKC, pics on website, call for website info. 989-673-1347. Copker Pups, AKC, males, 2 black/white, 1 buff, wormed, 1 st & 2nd shots, guaranteed, gift basket, parents on site. $400,517-569-3151. COLLIE PUPS-AKC Champion parents. Rough & smooth coat varieties. 734-461-0158. DACHSHUND 12 week old Pupf^es for sale. 3 Mini Long-Hair Red Males. $375/each. 810-923-6816 or 734-878-4735 Dog Groomer (Experienced) Needed to work Mon.-Fri., clean shop, non smoking environment, apply in person at Rox's Ruff Cuts, 1526 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. ★ ★ 734-222-8269**. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP, AKC, OFA, VET CHECKED, MALE, 7 WEEKS, $300/BEST. 517-431-2211. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC - ,1 st shots & vet checked, extra nice, guarantee. $250,517-437-2593. Golden Retriever Puppies. 7 wks. 4 male, 3 female. First shots. Light colored, AKC. $400/each. 269-964-2659 Gordon Setter Puppies AKC 3/5, Born 12/20/05. European, American Er Australian bloodlines. Parents OFA/German scheme (excellent), for show, field or as pets. 734- 449-8129, cell 734-385-0494. ★ LAB PUPPIES ★ 4 SALE. $400. English Bloodlines. AKC Registered/OFA Certified. 734-461-1222. LAB PUPS - AKC, black, yellow, 8 wks, 1st shots/ wormed. Rare eye color. $250 cash. 734-845-6503. Labradoodle Pups, white 8 english cream. Minature/ standard. OFA. (989)865- 6408. windmerekennels.com Labradoodle puppy, black rhale, beautiful coat, nonshedding $550. 419-877- 5090. malodekata.com Taking deposits on new litter Labrador retriever puppies; AKC; Male & Female; all colors; dew claws removed; first shots; vet checked; a 734-325-2662. LABS - AKC. Yellows, chocolates, blacks. Dewclaws & shots. Born Dec 1. V Take mehomel V 517-596-2020. LLEWELLIN ENGLISH SETTER PUPS-Shots, FDSB, 10 weeks, 4M, 4F, excellent field dogs, wonderful family pets. ©734-483-6801. Lonely? Need a friend? Adopt a furry one! Cats & kittens, fixed & vetted Sunday PETCO 11-3pm Mastiff Pups, adorable-huge will be 6 weeks 1/25/06, great temperament. Taking • ■ .650/734-323-7502 POODLES STANDARD, Champion sired, health guarantee, excellent quality. $700 & up. 248-669-3427 Shichons Bunny soft little teddy bears, vet $550. 734-845-7853. Terrier Mix Pups - 9-14 lbs a: adults. Vet checked, shots, de-wormed, guaranteed. E-pics. $250. 734-323-0776. UKC AMERICAN PITBULLS Champion line, 1 male, 5 females, serious callers only. 734-260-0656. Two year old iguana's. Healthy and very tame. Cage, all equipment & both iguana's, $500. Serious inquiries only please. Call 517-529-4068 (Jackson area) leave message if no answer. Weimaraner pups, AKC, tails, dew claws, parents on site. Blues $500, Grays $400. Ready 1/28. 419-636-6009 Yorkie Puppy, female, 7wks, 21bs. AKC reg. Shots f t wormed. $900. LaSalle,- 734- 242-9552, or 734-735-0556 R id in g Horses, E q u ipm e n t an d Stables Close Contact Dressage Saddles 17.5",StubbenTristans, Brown,Medium,Great shape $650,$900/best 734-649-9653 Gelding Palomino Quarter Horse - S 'A years, good breeding, been trail rode. $2,000/best. 734-429-7162. Selling Your Horse? Call Muirhead Farms 248-486-1124 References Available. i Farm S u pplies a n d E q u ipm e n t HAY - Alfalfa, 1st cut round, 2nd f t 3rd cut square, call for price. 734-426-4193 Call before 7:30 p.m. I L ivesto ck, Feed a n d Seed HAY - $2.50 & up. Round bales, $25 & up. Naturally cured, good quality. Delivery available. 734-429-7162. HAY BALES Net wrapped, round bales of hay for sale. U-pick. $25. (734) 878-1317. He alth, Fitness a n d S p o rtin g Goods POOL TABLE-NEW IN BOX, 8 FT., W / r SLATE, LEATHER POCKETS. SELL $1,250. 734-732-9338 SCHWINN AIR-DYNE EXERCISE BIKE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, WILL DELIVER. $250. 517-423-1972 Tanning Bed, SunQuest Wolff Pro 16SE. Home tanning bed that's barely used. $l,000/best. 734-480-1222 ( Re crea tion a n d Travel V e hic les Fifth Wheel - Clean & Very nice. 22 ft, sleeps 5. Size makes it gas efficient $3,500. 810-231-2233. Moto rc y c les , M in i Bikes an d Service HD Roadking Classic '02, Excellent Condition, 3K Mi, Ext. Warranty, Mature Owner, $14,500,313-402-8481 MV Agusta F4 750. '02,4000 mi. Rare Italian superbike. Beautiful custom green paint. Dymag carbon fiber wheels. Everything custom, ONE-OFA- Kind. Must See! 12,000/or best offer. 734-323-5931. 2005 HONDA Rancher 400. 4x4/4x2, manual/automatic shift, yellow, less than 20 hours. Brand new condition. $5000/best. ©810-923-9209. S n owm obiles , E q u ipm e n t an d Service A1 service 8 huge selection makes Hansen's a place to deal on a new Ski-Doo or Bombardier ATV. Mon-Fri, 9- 6. Sat, 9-2.800-381-2531. POLARIS '96 XLT Touring Like new condition, 2000 miles, 2 up. $2600/best. 517- 522-4522 or 517-206-5633. W h a t e v e r v e h i c l e y o u w a n t , i t ’s i n C l a s s i f i e d s ! ^ THE LIVINGSTON ^ COMMUNITY t p w g p C O O P g g • Im p o r t C e n t e r • 2575 S. State, An n Arbor 734.761.3200 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30 - 9:00 Tues., Wed., FrI. 8:30 - 6:00 Sat. 10:00 - 4:00 U KEOlWOtA 200 3 TOYOTA S O L A U SLE 49K, Uacli, V6 3L, auio, FWD, A/C, PS, PSt^ PL, Ull, cruise, cassette, CD, ABS, p. seat, spoiler, alloys. $18,990 200 2 AUDI A4 Blue, 38K, V6 3L, auto, Quatlro AWD, A/C, PS, PL, casselle, CD, Bose Premium Sound, ABS, leatLer, moon, alloys, certified. 6 yr/lOOK warranty. $ 21,990 2 0 0 2 AUDI A6 Brown, 53K, V6 3L, auto, Quattro AWD, A/C, PS, P^ PL, cassette, CD, AIlS, learner, dual p. seats, moon, alloys. Certified. 2 yr/lOOK warranty. ‘ $IQ.QQ0 2001 BMW Z 3 3.0 ROADSTHK Red, 45K, 5 speed, A/C, PS, I’Dt^ PL, CD, premium sound, ABS, leather, d. power seats, premium wLeels. $ 2 3 ,6 8 5 w 2 0 0 2 AUDI TT 2 2 5 QUATTRO 48K, green, 0 speed, Quattro A\TD, PS, PL, CD, Bose premium sound. ABS, I eatker, spoiler, premium wkeels. Audi certified, 6yr/100K warrantv. $23,990 20 0 4 HONDA ACX'ORD LX Gray, IIK, 4 cyl., 2.4L V V l iC , autd, FWD, A/C, PS, PW PL. CD, ABS, spoiler, alloys. Honda certified. 7 yr/lOOK warranty. $19,490 2001 TOYOTA IIIGIILANDER LTD Green, 74K, V6 3.4L, A/C, PS, P«1 PL, cassette, CD ABS, p. seat, moon, roof racK, alloys. $13,990 3 ^ 2002 HONDA I A'-V 36K, auto, p. moonroof, ABS, real time 4wD. CD, cassette, alloys, PlJt^ PL, cruise. Honda certified. 7yr/100K warranty. $1 8 ,2 2 5 1997INPINTTY130 Blact, 80K, V6 3L, a..t.., I WD, Touring, A/C, PS, PW: J 'L. ca.<- sette, CD. Premium Sound. ABS, leatker, d. power seats, moonroof, spoiler, alloys. $8,790 —_ _ 200 4 VW TOUASEG S K IR T UTILITY 23K, Uack, V6 3.2L, auto, 4TO, A/C, PS, P^ PL CD, ABS, leatKer, moon, roof rack, alloys. VW certified. 6yr/74K warranty. $29,990 B E S T A U T O D E A L E R S H IP S E R V IC E R E A D E R ’S C H O IC E AW ARD W IN N E R V e p r o v id e gr eat se rvic e & u s e tk e k ig k e s t q u a lity parts! O u r v e k ic le s c o n s is t e n t ly ran k k ig k in r e sa le value! ‘03 ACURA RL-3.5L- 54K, sUver, FWD, leather, moonroof, alloys ... $19,990 ‘01 ACURA TL 3.2-Silver, 36K, auto, FWD, leather, moon, alloys__ $17,990 ‘02 ACURA TL 3.2 TYPE S-38K, 3.2L, auto, FWD, HO VTEC, moon, etc. .. $19,990 ‘02 ACURA A4-Blue, 38K, Quattro AWD, certified, leather, moon, alloys .. $21,990 ‘98 AUDI A6-Maroon, 105K, V6,2.8L, Quattro AWD, A/C, moon, alloys, leather ... $ 11,990 ‘02 AUDI A6-Brown, 53K, auto, Quattro AWD, cassette, CD, leather, moon, alloys, certified $ 19,990 ‘02 AUDI A6-Black, 41K, V6.31, auto, Quattro AWD, leather, moon, alloys, certified $25,985 ‘02 AUDI TT 225-Green, 48K, 6 speed, Quattro AWD, PS, PW, PL, CD, leather, certified $23,990 ‘01 BMW Z3 3.01 ROADSTER-Rcd,45K,5 speed, CD, leather, premium wheels $23,685 ‘98 FORD ESCORT SE-80K, dark blue, auto, fwd, cassette, alloys.......$4,780 ‘98 FORD TAURUS SE-125K, green, auto, FWD, p.seat, alloys 8r more $4,475 ‘02 FORD TAURUS SES-52K,V6,3L,auto,FWD,CD,leather,p.seat,moon,alloys $9,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-48K,4 cyl.,2.4 LVTEC,auto,FWD,CD,certified$17,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-Silver,17K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, leather, p.seat, moon $20,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-Silver,29K, auto, FWD, CD, ABS, certified . $17,365 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-34K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, ABS ........ $16,990 ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-Black, 127K, auto, 4WD, CD, moonroof, alloys $13,990 ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-Maroon, 55K, auto, 4WD, cassette, CD, alloys, moon, certified $ 17,600 ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-Green, 36K, auto, certified, cassette, CD, moon, alloys $18,225 ‘03 HONDA CR-V F.X-41K, certified, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, alloys .. $19,880 ‘04 HONDA CR-V EX-21K, maroon, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, alloys, certified $21,990 ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX- 39K, silver, certified, 5 speed, CD, moonroof $13,990 ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX-48K, dark blue, auto, FWD, certified, moon 8t more $13,990 ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX-41K, certified, silver, 5 speed, CD, moon.......$I 3,990 ‘03 HONDA CIVIC EX-25K, certified, silver, FWD, CD, moonroof, ABS. $ 16,490 ‘04 HONDA CIVIC EX-Black, 20K, certified, 5 speed, FWD, alloys, CD $16,990 ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-Silver,39K, auto, FWD, leather, p. sliding doors, CD, certified $22,990 ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-Gold, 40K, V6,3.5L, auto, FWD, certified . $22,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-49K, gold, auto, 4WD, certified.................... $20,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-32K, auto, 4WD,V6,3.5L VTEC, certified . ... $26,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-Light blue, 44K, auto, FWD, CD, cassette, roof rack, alloys, etc. $22,990 ‘02 HONDA $2000 CONVERTIBLE-24K, silver, 6 speed, leather, certified $22,990 ‘97 INFINITY I-30-Black,V6,3L,80K, FWD, moon, CD, spoiler, alloys 8c more $8,790 ‘04 NISSAN FRONTIER XE-37K, auto, 4WD, ABS, CD.................... $15,990 ‘04 NISSAN FRONTIER XE-White, 60K, auto, 4WD, ABS, alloys, V6,3.3L $ 13,990 ‘02 SATURN VUE-51K, V6,3L auto, AWD, silver, CD, alloys..............$14,995 ‘01 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LTD-Green 74K, auto, moon, alloys, CD, etc. $13,990 ‘01 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE-38K, silver, auto, FWD, cassette, CD, leather, spoiler $16,990 ‘03 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE-49K, auto, FWD, leather, p.seat, spoiler, alloys $ 18,990 ‘02 VW EUROVAN MV-Silver, 50K, auto, FWD, cassette, CD, alloys, certified $27,990 ‘02 VW NEW BEETLE GLS-36K, silver, auto, FWD, cassette, CD, ABS, certified $ 14,490 ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS-Gold, 37K, certified, FWD, ABS, traction control $14,990 ‘03 VW PASSAT W8 4 MOTION-44K, auto, AWD, leather, moonroof, loaded $21,990 ‘02 VW PASSAT W8 4 MOTION-30K,auto,AWD,cassette,CRmoon,alloys,certified $26,990 ‘04 VW TOUAREG-Black, 23K, auto, 4WD, leather, alloys, certified.. $29,990 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Main Telephone: (810)844-2000 Visit us at www.howardcooper.com ■ I Houra: Mon & Thur 9 to 9. Dies, Wed, & FrI 9 to 6, Sat 10-3 wt 2798 E. Grand River • HOWELL • Just East of Chiison Road! w w w .k ru g fo r c U m .c o m *24 mqs. - 21,000 total mile lease. Pius tax, title, plates & acqulsitton fee. Must qualify for Auto Show Bonus Cash. A/2 Plan. See dealer for details, AH rebates to dealer. **24 mos. - 21,000 total mile lease. Plus tax, title, plates & acquisition fee. A/Z Plan. See dealer for details. AH rebates to dealer. 3EC1 L o o k w h a t I f o u n d i n t h e C l a s s i f i e d s ! = THE LIVINGSTON — C a ll (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 -2 0 2 0 C O M M U N I T Y N E W S C 1 2 TH E L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 0 ,2 0 0 6 '93 Ford 35t truck engine, 100k, runs excellent, can hear. $800/best. '70 Ford 460, from '70 Lincoln. $800/best. 734-426-8275 Truck for Parts, '93 Chevy Silverado, 5.7 liter motor, 350 cu. in., runs great, trans works great, rear end great, other misc. truck parts. $1000 for truck/best, will separate. 734-433-9788 I A n tiq u e a n d Classic Ve hic les Ford Coupe '37 - 350motor/ transmission. Mustang 2 front suspension. Project. $6,000. ©810-423-1040 1965 FORD F-100 289 3-speed Good condition $2800/best ® 734-426-2108 '72 DeTamaso Pantera GTS Ghia, 351 cu. in., 4V engine, manual 5 speed trans, asking $25,000. 734-355-6930. I S p o rt Cars SAAB 9-3 Convertible '99 - Turbo, great condition & ONLY 46k mi! Beautiful apple red w/ black soft top. 5- speed manual, FWD, front & side air bags, heated seats, 6-CD. $11,500. 734-717-2136. B u d g e t Wheels U n d e r $3,000 CHEVY SUBURBAN '94 Black, 4x4, new tires. Runs good. $3000/best 734-944-3244 Chevy Tahoe'99 2WD w/ police pkg. $3,000. 262-2892. CHEVY VAN '90-Conversion. Good condition, transportation. $1800/best. 734- 368-7022 or 517-565-3057. CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY p(l '96 - Leather, $2500. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. DODGE DAKOTA SPORT '98 Ext. cab, auto, $3000. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. DODGE OMNI '86 4 Door, automatic, new tires, brakes & battery. $750/best. 734-483-7665. FORD ASPIRE '97 2-door, 5-speed, $1500. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. FORD ESCORT '95 2 door, 5 speed, hatchback, runs good. $850. 734-529-2647 FORD ESCORT LX '99 4-door, auto, $2900. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. FORD ESCORT SPORT '97 4 door, 5 speed, loaded, runs great, 36 MPG, CA car. $1950. 734-449-4630, FORD F-150LX'93-Auto, 87k mi, 1 -owner, tow pkg, V8, runs great. $2500. 810- 229-5242, 586-530-8821. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ FORD TAURUS'95-Sedan, extra clean, runs perfect.' 112k. $1400. ® 734-262-0905 FORD TAURUS'98 $2500. 734-663-4396, GMC Safari Extended Van '94 - V6 auto, 70 k mi, loaded, non-smoker, runs great. $2750. 734-449-8495. HONDA CIVIC '91. Good condition, 4 door, 5 speed, new tires, good brakes, 169K mi., $1099 ©734-645-6459 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE '94 4X4. $2350/or best. Call for info 734-846-0118 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '96 Sharp. $2500. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Mazda Protege '96 128,000, $i 4D0. 734-975-1930. Mercury Villager (van) '94 - Auto, fully loaded, 130K, great condition. $2,100/or best offer. © 734-260-3232 NISSAN SENTRA'95 Auto, clean, $3K. 663-4396. Plymouth Acclaim '92 - New tires, battery, great condition. very reliable. Must Sell $1000/best. 734-272-3302 PLYMOUTH Voyager '91- 149,750 mi., silver, brand new tires, complete history. Runs perfect, must see. $599/firm. 734-995-8994. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Plymouth Voyager '96 Excellent condition. $2995. ©Call 734-483-7257 Pontiac Grand AM '96 V6, $2200. 734-663-4396. PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT '97 - Good condition, 4 door, new tires, high mi., $1500/ best. 734-878-3706. SAAB 900 '91 2-door, leather, $1800. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. SATURN '97 Manual trans, gold color. $2000/best. 734-260-8626 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cream Puff - Ford Tempo, 60K, V6,5 speed manual, all options. Very clean. $2000/best. 734-604-0595 HONDA CIVIC '95 - 5 speed, 2 door, 86K. HONDA ACCORD EX '95 - Sunroof, CD. $3950. 734-664-4803 Please be advised that . advertisers in our auto section may be licensed auto dealers. BUICK REATTA '88 Must seel $4000. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Buick Regal GS '00 Supercharaged! $7995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Buick Riviera '98 - Red, leather, auto, chrome wheels, collectible. $52K. $5,800. ©734-971-2913 ★ CADILLAC STS'92 72K, Florida car. $4200/best. ★ 734-485-7606 ★ CHEVY CAVALIER '03, Auto, A/C, priced right. $8,495 Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 CHEVY IMPALA '03 - Sedan, auto, A/C, CD, power, 25K warranty$8900 734-484-9901 Chevy Lumina LS '97 Rpom 4 dr for less! $3495 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS Coupe, '04, leather, moon roof, low miles. $16,995 Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 Chrysler 300 '05 - 12K miles, sunroof, power seats, telescoping/ tilt steering wheel, CD Er etc. Clean & nice! $21,500; Financing available. 810-231-2233 CHRYSLER LHS '99 Tan/taupe, chrome wheels, heated seats, $4800/best. Call 734-475-4378. CHRYSLER LHS '99, loaded, runs great, 159K, one owner, gold/black, $3900. 248-390-5853. Chrysler PT Cruiser '03 Real retro for less! $10,900 www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 DODGE NEON SXT '04 - Auto, A/C, CD, power 33K, 1 owner, $7700. 734-320-2514. DODGE STRATUS '00 - SE. great condition, 102K. $3500/best. 734-649-8580. FORD Crown Victoria '03 Dark green, auto, air, CD, power, 32K, excellent condition. $8,990. 734-276-1942. Ford Escort ZX2 '02 ■ Coupe, 2 door, 46K ml., full automatic, sunroof, auto, A/C, $4700. 248-890-0349 Ford Explorer '93 4x4, Fair condition, $1500/neg. 734-330-0243. FORD FOCUS '05 Auto, A/C, CD, power, 10K, warranty, $10,900. Calf 734-484-0949 FORD FOCUS ZX3 '02 Auto, A/C, low miles. $8,995. Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 FORD TAURUS '01 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, cruise, 59K, 1 owner, $5900. 484-9901. FORD TAURUS '03 - Sedan, auto, A/C, CD, power, 40K, $7900. Call 734-320-2514. FORD TAURUS '04 - Sport Edition, roof, power, CD, 24K. $10,900. 734-320-2752 JEEP LIBERTY '02-4x4, Black w/ leather Interior. Excellent Condition, $9,900. Call 734-475-3729 Land Rover Discovery '98 Excellent condition Well maintained $8,500/best © 734-834-2316 Lincoln LS '02. Loaded, leather & heated seats, sunroof, traction control, 50K mi, CD. $16000 © 517-404-8801 LINCON LS '00 - Green, fully loaded, clean and in mint condition, 48K mi. $11,800/ firm. © 734-434-9672. MERCURY COUGAR '94 Drive it or part it. Several new parts. $2,000/best. 734-355-1786. Nissan Maxima '94 - 155K mi., V6, airbag, ABS, A/C, AM/FM stereo, full power $2,900/best. 734-929-9867. MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 2000, full power, get ready for spring. $9,495. Krug Used Cars (517)546-2250 Olds Intrigue GL '98 Clean and comfy. $4995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunnlngtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Olds Intrigue GL '98 Clean and comfy $4995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Oldsmobile Aurora '03, 53K, Black, gray leather, heated seats, chrome wheels, local car. $13,950. 971-2913 Oldsmobile Aurora'01 V6, Dark Red, 41,500 miles, still under warranty. $9,800. (810) 227-2570 Pontaic Sunfire '99 excellent condition, runs good. $2,600.734-320-2052. PONTIAC GRAND AM '99 - Sedan, auto, A/C, CD, power, 59K. $5300. 734-484-0849 SATURN Ion '04 - Automatic, 4-door; power, AC, CD; 32k, 35mpg; great condition. $9,995,810-231-1448 SATURN SL2 '99 - Gold. Standard trans, 60K ml. Extensive stereo eguip. $4,000. 734-223-0773 Call any time. Saturn SL2 '99 Sharp, red, auto, $4995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 I Im p o r t A u tom o b ile s Acura Integra GS-R '95 Fast, furious, stock! $4995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 HONDA ACCORD EX '04- Llke new, ly r old. Leather, 10k, loaded, warranty, moon, rims. $18,490. 734-417-7693 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ HONDA ACCORD SE '97 - 4 door, auto, excellent condition. $5250. 734-678-2304. HONDA ACCORD SE '02 4 cyl., VTEC, silver, moon roof, all power $47K mi. $13,000/best. 734-417-6160 Hyundai Elantra '00 Clean white wagon! $5500 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Hyundai Sonata LXC '03 ■ 30K, great shape. Power everything, power sunroof, CD. $12,500/ best. Jeff: 734-475-6312. Mazda Miata LTD Ed '93 Spring is coming! $6995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 MAZDA MILLENIA '97 - Fully loaded, V6, power roof, new tires. Clean in/out. $4,500/ best. 734-769-0692 Mini Cooper '04 - Automatic, Grey exterior, black leather interior. $19,800. Call 734-475-3729 Nissan Maxima '96 124K, auto, sunroof. Excellent condition. $3,800. 734-332-9784 NISSAN SENTRA GXE '00 5 speed, loaded, 6 CD, warranty, $5500. 734-320-2752. Nissan Sentra S '05 Save on gasi Now $13,200 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Subaru Legacy Wagon '95, Dark blue,116K, Very Good Condition, looks great, $3700, Call 485-4391; after 1/21 Call 595-6177 TOYOTA CAMRY LE '96 great car, 128K actaul mi., spoiler, moonroof, female 1 owner, needs transmission. $1650 as is. Call 734-426-2842. Toyota Camry XLE '98 Lovely loaded V6 $6995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 Toyota Corolla CE '99 Economical 4dr auto! $7495 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 TOYOTA COROLLA DX '96 - Sedan, 98,7ti miles.Teal Blue. Excellent Condition. Automatic Transmission. A/C, Power windows, mirrors, locks and steering. AM/FM Cassette Stereo,Tilt Wheel, Interior Condition Like New! Clean Title History and No Accidents. Selling because moving and won't need a car. $5900.734-276-7961. Toyota Sienna LE '99, AC, Cruise, Alarm, 5 Door, CD Cassett Stereo, Runs Great, Looks Good, 112K mi. $7,500 734-878-2351 Volvo S70 Sedan '98 - Silver; 131,000 highway miles; Runs and looks great! $6795/best. Call LuAnn at 517-522-8311 VOLVO S80-T6'01 Power doors/windows/seats. 4 door, loaded. 734-434-4062 VW GOLF GTI '99 - One owner, auto, only 53K ml. Well maintained, sunroof, CD. Red. $6800. 734-323-0546, VW GTI Anniversary Edition '03 Only 27K ml. Now $17,800 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 VW Passat 2000 GLX V6 5-speed, Perfect car for your first job. $11,900,810-623-2571. I Trucks CHEVY S-10'01 V6,4x4, 5-speed, A/C, CD, 26K, $7400. 734-484-0849. Chevy Silverado LS '00 - 3/4 ton, 4x4, standard CAB, 8 ft. bed, exceptional condition. $10,250. 734-944-2148 or 313-840-7841 Voicemail. FORD F-150 '00-5-speed, A/C, CD, 1 owner, clean, blue, $4900. 734-320-2514. Chevy Silverado LS '05 - Half Ton Regular Cab, loaded, 5.3 V8, auto, air, 8,500 miles, excellent condition. Must sell! $15,800. 734-476-3359 FORD F-150 '97-Uriat, 4.6, tow pkg., loaded, very good condition, well maintained, 155K, $3875. 734-368-3636. Ford F-250 '00, Supercab, 4x4, Lariat pkg, 8' bed, dk green w/matching cap, V-10. 76k. $15,500. 734-323-0531 FORD Ranger '93 - 4x4, 4 speed, V6, includes hitchmounted salt spreader. 124K miles, excellent condition. $3,950. 734-417-6531. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! FORD RANGER XLT'04 Cap, auto, air, CD radio. Good condition. 38K mi. $9,500. 810-231-0262. FORD RANGER XLT '04 Cap, auto, air, CD radio.' Good condition. 38K mi. $8,900. ©810-231-0262. GMC SONOMA '01 V6, auto, clean, $4200. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. ISUV s Chevy Blazer LT '98 - Black, 108K, leather +, excellent condition, towing package. $5,400. 734-645-9200. Chevy Tahoe '97 - 4x4 4 door Bucket Seats Cargo Cover ABS Must Sell photo avail by email $5,900. 734-395-5425 CHEVY Tahoe Z71 '03 - Offroad pkg., towing package, dark green, 60k miles, leather, loaded, excellent condition, $21K. 810-599-5468 CHEVY TRACKER '99 50K, auto, 4x4, CD, sharp, $4600. Call 734-320-2752. Chevy Trailblazer SLT '03 4WD, 47K ml, dark green. Excellent condition. Loaded, $ 14,500/best/734-426-9134 FORD EXPEDITION XLT '99 - V8,5.4,4x4, great for snow plowing, $6,600. 320-2752. FORD EXPLORER '01 - Sport auto, A/C, CD, power, 67K, black, $6400. 734-320-2514 FORD Explorer Ltd. '95 - 4x4, black, 127K, auto, leather, sunroof, excellent condition. $3,800. 734-332-9784. JEEP CHEROKEE CLASSIC '99 - 49K mi. Automatic. Very clean. $6,700. S 734-429-3766 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd '02 4x4,57,500 miles, loaded, ext. warranty to 10OK miles. $13,900. ©517-548-2492. Jeep Liberty Limited 2007, V6, Auto! ABS, tow package, leather, 56,000 mi. $12,800/faest. (810) 227-2570 JEEP WRANGLER UTILITY X 2003, Auto, A/C, X-Tra clean, $13,995 Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 Lexus RX 330 '04 Black/black, navigation. 20K mi. Non smoker. $33,950. 248-613-4214 MERCURY Mountaineer '98 V8, Loaded, 136,000 miles, Drives/Looks, Great $6,500. ® 734-494-0129® Toyota Rav-4-L '99, All wheel drive, every option. 90K, 1 owner, pearl white. $8,900. ©989-205-1709 Chevy G20 Conversion '92, High top. Loaded, Mint! Only 15K original mi. Stored inside. Estate 419-283-0468 CHRYSLER Town fr Country LXI - Blue minivan w/75.6k mi. $9,000 or best offer. Call (734) 646-0651. Dodge Grand Caravan '96 - Qreat shape, power all, must sell. Priced below Bluebook $2795. 734-483-4543. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ FORD WINDSTAR GL '96 1 owner, 53k mi, new transmission with 1 year warranty. Pioneer CD radio. $2200/ best. 734-913-6002 HONDA ODYSSEY'01 EXV6, power doors, cruise, auto seats & windows, CD, tape, 67k, very clean. $10,500. 734-476-1861. FORD WINDSTAR LX '03 ■ Cruise, power steering/ brakes, 5 door, AM/FM/CD/ VCR. 1 Owner. Excellent Condition. $12,700. 734-769- 7705 or Cell 248-752-0401 Honda Odyssey LX '95 7-passenger room! $4995 DUNNING TOYOTA www.dunningtoyota.com 734-997-7600 KIA SEDONA '05-Sliding power, cruise, A/C, CD, 32K, warranty, $10,900.484-0949. Bulletin Board ads work! see page A4 for details MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE '02 - Forest green, leather, front & rear air, beautiful condition. 35k mi, $13,495. 734-485-1546. Retired small/medtum duty busses. 1996 12-F2,1997 18-F2. Running. Reasonable bids accepted. Call 734^475- 9494 for appointment. TOYOTA SIENNA CE '99 - Auto, 114k hwy mi, excellent condition. $7600. 248-640-9180. TOYOTA SIENNA '99 2 built-in child seats 128k, 1- owner, no accidents. $5500/best. 248-363-3320 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE '98 Black/silver, 94K mi, one owner, loaded, great shape- $8500. 734-663-8458. Toyota Sienna Van '00 XLE Smoke/Accident free, leather, 93K mi. 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Kicks & Sticks Sports Arena in Genoa Township offers adult soccer leagues as do nearly all the indoor soccer venues in the surrounding area. It’s a great way to get fit, meet people, and it’s an appealing exercise option during &e cold months. I was invited to join a coed team three years ago. Having no playing experience but years of spectating experience, I had a general sense of what to do. What I had never fully appreciated was the amount of stamina it takes to play soccer. Even marathon runners say they’re challenged by the endless sprints required especially of forwards and midfielders. I started as a forward because I like sprinting and enjoyed visualizing myself scoring the winning goal. Let’s just say that didn’t happen overnight nor during my first year of play. I held the bragging right as the person who did the most running with the least amount of ball contact. Ball handling, which our kids do as second nature, is much more difficult if you don’t grow up with soccer and have never used your left leg for anything more than stomping the trash. After more than a year of playing coed soccer, I moved to a women’s over-30 league. Many couples enjoy being able to play on Uie same teams in the coed leagues, but I felt more comfortable playing strictfy with women. I continued to play the posi- COURTESY, USA CAROLIN Reporter Lisa Carolin, back left, with some of her Driller soccer teammates: Maryann Griffith, back right. Dr. Cheryl Huckins front left, and Debra Gmerek, front right. 'W h a t I h a d n e v e r f u l l y a p p r e c i a t e d w a s t h e a m o u n t o f s t a m i n a i t t a k e s t o p l a y s o c c e r . E v e n m a r a t h o n r u n n e r s s a y t h e y ' r e c h a l l e n g e d b y t h e e n d l e s s s p r i n t s r e q u i r e d e s p e c i a l l y o f f o r w a r d s a n d m i d f i e l d e r s . ' tion of forward, and even became a regular scorer. I also joined a second women’s league on a different night, and on that team our goalie suffered an injury that sidelined her for an indefinite period of time. We needed a goalie, and I wanted to secure a position for myself on the team. So I experienced the humiliating challenge of learning by doing. My teammates were so grateful to me for taking on the position that they overlooked the frequent miscues. Now I bounce between the positions of forward and goalie as needed and love the variety. After three years of playing recreational soccer, I feel pretty darn fit. I have increased my stamina and built up both my leg and arm muscles. Soccer also is a great stress reliever. Once I’m on the field, all that matters is playing hard and having fun. My problems and responsibilities are nonexistent while I’m in the soccer venue. After the game, the real fun comes in swapping highlights (and lowlights) of the game with my teammates and enjoying the post-match adrenaline rush. I have a wonderful group of friends that I’ve made on my teams, and plan to keep playing until my body simply gives out. My 11-year-old soccer-playing son and I love to talk soccer, and although he likes to rib me about my playing style, he now listens to my spin on the game. It’s gratil^ng to have gained his respect but even more gratifying to have gained my own self-respect by taking on the challenge of learning a new sport and making the most of it. Lisa Carolin is a s taff reporter with The Livingston C ommunity News. She can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2010. About this section This annual "Healthy Living" special section is designed to offer readers information about healthy lifestyles and tips for improving their health. Advertising coordinator: Heidi Zabik Editorial coordinator, copy editor, page designer: Casey Hans Reporters: Lisa Carolin, Pam Gossiaux, Laurie Humphrey, Stephenie Koehn, Hope Lash, Crystal Tyll. Photography: Jamie Charbeneau-Pisella, Lisa Carolin, Jim Jagdfeld, Hope Lash Cover: Michelle Spence Managing Editor: Rick Fitzgerald Advertising Supervisor: Erika Copeland 10 N ew Year. \ N e w Y o u • • • • HAIRCUTS • HAIR COLOR • HIGHLIGHTS ■ NAIL SERVICES • FULL LINE OF REDKEN PRODUCTS w o n RETAIL PURCHASE WITH THIS AD 7 7 4 9 M -3 6 • I lam U r o • 8 1 0 - 2 3 1 - 1 4 5 0 REDKTN G R A N D O P E N IN G U n d e r N ew O w n e rs h ip Everyone Makes Resolutions. At Curves, You Keep Them. loin Now 5 0 % O flF the .Scrvitc Fee’ This year, find out bow over 4 niillion women who thought they couldn’t get fit liave discovered they can. At CAirvcs, you can too. Our fun» simple workouts take just 50 minutes, three tiroes a week. Success is right around the corner. J«fl 00W fur 50*^ off ibe be. 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I them on how to strengthen those abdominal muscles that support the back.” Mental benefits of massage include a relaxed state of alertness. “Regular massage makes people more alert about their body’s needs,” Jezowski noted. “When a person regularly has massage, they can monitor their stress levels and how it their body, then make changes.” The Campbells noted that many people come for a massage when they have a muscle problem or injury. “We fix problem, but it’s great when they develop a maintenance schedule,” Patrick Campbell said. PfiM Looking for Partners In Internal h^dicine is been practicing in die Ann more All of our physicians are Please to leam more about Martha Gray M.D. • Mark Pet« R. Paid M.D. • Sara Ann Arbor 2200 Green Rd., Ste. B 734.994.7446 www. ♦ ♦ ♦ 10 I HEALTHY LIVING T H E L I V IN G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 6 T H E L IV IN G benefits T h e r e 's m o r e t o it t h a n p a m p e r in g a n d s t r e s s r e d u c t i o n BY HOPE LASH S p e c ia l to th e News A massage has always been considered the ultimate in pampering. You relax as an experienced massage therapist uses lotion and pressime to coax your muscles into a loosened state while gentle music plays softly in the background. An hour later, you feel refreshed, totally relaxed and alert. But those who get massages say they offer more benefits than just stress reduction. Brighton resident Janet Pingston has been receiving massages once a week for more than a year at Massage Works! in Brighton. “I had a bad back from being hunched over the computer at work,” said Pingston. “My muscles were stressed out. “Massage has retrained my back muscles to be straighten and stronger. My muscles get totally relaxed during the massage. I can feel myself unwind, slow down. My back is straighten now than it has ever been.” A therapeutic massage can relieve muscle tension and stiffness, reduce joint pain, provide greater joint flexibility and range of motion, lower blood pressure, improve circxdation as well as enhance athletic performance, improve posture and assist with injury recovery. Pingston required repetitive injury therapy, said massage therapist Patrick Campbell, who owns Massage Works! with his wife, Maria, also a massage therapist, in Genoa Township. The couple specializes in therapeutic massage. “This massage therapy works on a part of your body that has suffered an injury from repeated usage like typing, tennis elbow and carpal tunnel,” he said. Other therapeutic massages include deep tissue, trigger- HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Maria Jodloski Campbell demonstrates massage techniques on her husband, Patrick, who also is a massage therapist. The Campbells own Massage Works! at the Brighton Athletic Club. point, myofascial-release therapy and neuromuscular as well as the relaxation Swedish massage. “I enjoy working on the deeper layers of muscle tissue,” said Maria Jodloski Campbell. “THgger- point therapy applies pressure at a certain point on the muscle that will initiate tension release on contracted muscles.” Massage therapy works on stretching and gradually lengthening the muscles back to their original size. “When the muscles are contracted, we work on resetting the muscles over time to their resting length,” said Patrick Campbell. “As people age, muscles get shorter, contract and need to be stretched out.” “When muscles are contracted, it’s bad for your circulation because your body’s capillaries are being squeezed,” added Maria Campbell. “The capillaries carry nutrients to the muscles and take away the waste products. Massage increases circulation as it relaxes the muscles.” Once better circulation is reestablished through massage, it has other benefits as well. “Better circulation enhances nourishment and replenishment of the skin,” said massage therapist Shelly Jezowski of Livingston Therapeutic Massage in Pinckney. “It also boosts the immune system as well as lower blood pressure temporarily and relieve tension headaches with relaxation.” Maria Campbell noted that stress has been related as a factor in health issues such as insomnia, cancer, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and others. “Stress can trigger inflammation in the body,” she said. Massage therapy also works on pain management as the therapist works at eliminating toxins in the muscles. “As the massage loosens the tissue and circulates the muscles, it breaks up the toxins in the fascia layer (lining around the muscles) that accumulates toxins like lactic acid,” said Jezowski. “Muscle pain decreases as the toxins are released from the body.” Clients will notice increased flexibility in their joints and the possibility of improving athletic performance as the muscles are stretched through massage sessions. Myofascid therapy works on stretching the muscle-connected tissues like those found around the kneecap. “It releases the stress on joints and promotes joint longevity,” said Maria Campbell. “Massage can help prevent potential loiee injuries. Massages SEE MASSAGE, 11 455 E. Grand River In Brighton At the Ravine Plaza D ia n e P ro k o p p has jo in e d T h e H a ir Place. Diane is an Award- Winn ing Stylist with 16 years experience. 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Main Street, Brighton Telephone: (810) 844-2000 Climbing walls, like this one Brighton's Hawkins Elementary School, are being added at a number of schools a way to keep students interested building strength, increasing flexibility and improving their overall physical fitness. , FILEJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Schools C h ild r e n BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p Among children 16 percent according Center for And whUe for how kids falls on parents, play a role. the connection active body emphasized early as kindergarten. Kindergartners Miller Early are pulled five minutes at least program called and Dads, more than Michigan. Nancy Sornson, teacher the program ago and runs parent volunteers. in the program boards. Sit tumbling and balls. It’s first- and in elementary Somson skills also abilities, skills, and Exercises thinking while which play sports, Many elementary schools have walls to their few years. 41 HEALTHY LIVING THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 THE LIVINGSTON Weight-loss seminar offered W e l ln e s s S em in a r s d i r e c t o r s a y s in t e r n a l c h a n g e s m u s t b e m a d e f ir s t BY HOPE LASH News S p e c ia l W rite r The holidays are over and it’s once again time to lose that extra weight. It could be 10, 20, 30, 50 or even 100 pounds. You’ve tried South Beach, Slim East, Medical Weight Loss, Atkins and others. You lose weight, but either you never lose enough or it all comes back. How is 2006 going to be different? Rena Greenberg, author of “The Right Weigh” and director of Wellness Seminars Inc., believes you need to make internal changes in order to ensure permanent weight-loss success. She will bring one of her seminars to Livingston County next month. “We’ve all been on dietsHhat base their success on deprivation,” said Greenberg, who had a sugar addiction, “but for longterm, permanent success you have to break the old programming that causes us to overeat.” Greenberg’s approach is to work on the internal voices in every individual that makes excuses for bad eating habits. “These voices will say, T always overeat, hormones, no willpower, too old and one cookie won’t hurt’,” she explained. “That’s not who we are and I want to help people take control of their life. When people stop listening to these subconscious, negative voices, they can become aware of what areas they need to make changes in order to take control of their eating habits and their life.” Typical triggers for weight problems are overeating (clean your plate), emotional eating (eating when bored, happy, depressed, angry), negative programming (start the diet tomorrow inner voice), and perceived pleasure dove to eat and eat). Greenberg wants to help people change their eating habits by changing the way they think about themselves. “I help people discover how to love their self-image and want to take care of themselves. “People with a positive selfimage will choose to be more active and choose healthier foods. Once we believe at a subconscious level that we’re slim and fit, we’ll take pleasure in or- Greenberg:Tips for losing weight ■ Where: Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. ■ When: 1 -3 p.m. Feb. 18. ■ Cost: The first 45 minutes of each session are a free orientation. If the participant feels comfortable with the program, he or she pays a one-time fee of $69 or can save $10 by registering at Greenberg's easywillpower.com Web site. ■ Details; (800) 848-2822 or on the Web at www.easywillpower.com/ main.php. dering a salad or put on the sneakers for a walk.” Greenberg said she helps people reprogram their subconscious through practicing self-hypnosis techniques. As a certified hypnotherapist and neurolinguistic programming practitioner, she guides participants to discover and overcome obstacles that have prevented weight loss, and to keep it off. “I want people to live to their greater potential,” she said. “It’s a vision of ourselves looking healthy, slender, fit and experiencing pleasure not related to eating. I just give them the tool to get their vision.” Greenberg stresses that once the subconscious bad habits are overcome, each person will find their individual way to permanent weight loss. Since 1989, she has helped more than 100,000 people achieve their weight goals. She has taught her weight loss techniques at more than 75 hospitals and at major corporations, including Walt Disney World, Home Depot and AT&T. Success stories range anywhere from 20 to 100 pounds. Interested weight-loss candidates can begin their road to self-awareness with Greenberg’s program in two ways. This month, Greenberg’s first book “The Right Weigh; S k Steps to Permanent Weight Loss used by over 100,000 People” was published and is available for purchase at local bookstores for $14.95. The book takes the reader through six simple procedures in 40 days using self-hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming and a technique called “Remembrance.” It teaches the readers to trust themselves around food, stop eating when not hungry and to naturally become more active. “You feel good from day one,” she said. “You learn natural relaxation techniques, feel freer, lighter, and more in control of yourself. The other opportunity is to attend one of Greenberg’s weight-loss seminars. During the two-hour hypnosis seminar, Greenberg helps participants tap into their conscious and subconscious eating habits. “Most people associate pleasure with the wrong foods. I help them tap into the greater power within themselves to make better choices and implant a new self-image. “Hypnosis teaches us to focus away from the sugars. Instead, we focus on creating a new, healthier future and fitting into our clothes. Most people feel relaxed, alert and energized after hypnosis.” After attending the two-hour seminar, Greenberg recommends daily practice with the takehome audiocassette or CD for reinforcement. “We have bad habits that have been going on since childhood. We need to go beyond the old programming by listening to the tape and using the handbook. “I enjoy food more now, then when I was eating compulsively,” Greenberg concluded. “Through this program, I give people the power to choose foods that will keep them healthy and sustain their fives.” Greenberg also offers a stop-smoking seminar using hypnosis for the same fee. 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Hypnotist says success rate wins him referrals success rate may be a reason that area doctors have been sending patients to him. “The mind is such a fantastic tool,” said Watkins, who has hypnotized numerous celebrities to successful^ he^ them quit smoking. “I use subliminal suggestion to help people quit smokLng and even lose weight.” Acupuncture also works for many people. Dr. Paul Sheng of the Brighton Acupuncture Center said his success rate is about 80 percent. “Acupuncture gets rid of craving and withdraw^, with no chemicals, generally in one session,” Sheng said. The procedure, which costs between $65 and $85 per session, is mildly painful, Sheng said. “It feels like little pin pricks. It’s much less painfiil than an inoculation.” Nicotine gum is just one of avariety of nicotine-containing products, including lozenges and patches, that are available over the counter to help people get through smoking withdrawal. Prescription medications include nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays. Buproprion SR, also called Wellbutrin, is a prescription antidepressant medication that seems to help with withdrawal symptoms and to lessen the urge to smoke, according to information on the Web site Getting help to kick the habit Websites: information and statistics. ■ The Livingston County Department of Public Health's Web site has information and links to other quit-smoking sites, including the CDC and the American Lung Association; www.co.livingston.mi.us/health ■ The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit. htm contains a wealth of smoking cessation articles and tools. ■ smokefree.gov is an online guide to quitting, with instant messaging (9 a.m.-11 p.m. weekdays) with an expert who can help and telephone support numbers. ■ The Surgeon General's Web site is www.surgeongeneral.gov/toba cco. Has motivational Telephone h o t lines: ■ (800) 480-QUIT - the State of Michigan's quit line. ■ (800) QUIT NQW - Accessible throughout the U.S. Hypnosis ■ Watkins Hypnosis Center, 1749 Pinckney Road, Marion Township. Curtis Watkins, (517)546-6648. ■ Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 18, costs $69.(800)848-2822. Acupuncture ■ Brighton Acupuncture Medical Clinic, 1025 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Dr. Paul Sheng, (810)229-6867. smokefree.gov. If you, like the Martins, are considering throwing away your cigarettes, a talk with your own doctor is a good place to start. Or check out trustworthy online resources for advice on how to quit and why. Kristie Martin’s advice to would-be quitters: “Keep trying by any means possible.” You’ll feel better, you’ll smell better, you’ll be a better role model for your children and you’ll save a lot of money. 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Children are as adults when benefits healthy breakfast. “Studies children who more likely to school,” said registered dietitian Joseph Mercy “There is a tendency math academic and “Just the the healthy he have better reading scores, of obesity strength and participating Ausel explained 6 I HEALTHY LIVING THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2006 THE LIVINGSTON BREAKFAST f r o m ; Yogurt,fruit are always good healthy breakfast choices like Lynn’s Cafe. “Our customers’ tastes haven’t changed a whole lot,” said Lynn Bishop, founder of Lynn’s Cafe in Brighton. “The favorites are the same as they were 25 years ago but with a few healthy variations like eggwhite omelette’s and dry toast.” “We’ve been serving oatmeal pancakes for over 15 years,” she added. “It’s very popular and is good for helping lower your cholesterol level.” Other healthy choices on Lynn’s menu include homemade pumpkin walnut pancakes and oatmeal with raisins. Weight management is easier with a healthy breakfast, too. “People tend to eat less when they make time for breakfast,” Ausel noted. “You’ll feel a lot better throughout the day with a quick and easy breakfast.” “For someone who is always dieting, I have to eat breakfast to start my metabolism in the morning,” said Brighton resident Kate Lowry, a regular at Lynn’s Cafe. “If I eat what I want in the morning. I’m satisfied for the rest of the day, and I won’t eat too much at other meals.” Kids can learn to prepare a healthy breakfast for themselves at a hands-on- cooking class offered through Saint Joseph Mercy Health Hospital in Ann Arbor. For more information call (734) 712-5800 or visit sjmercyhealth.org. Brighton restaurateur Lynn Bishop, left, samples the vegetarian omelette and homemade cinnamon raisin toast that have helped make Lynn's Cafe in downtown Brighton a favorite breakfast stop for 25 years. Bishop's daughter, Cheri Bedolla, is the current restaurant owner. HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Quitters always win, ex-smoker finds L o ts o f a d v i c e a n d h e lp a v a ila b le fo r sm o k e r s w h o h a v e r e s o lv e d t o s t o p in 2 0 0 6 BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News S ta ff Reporter Kristie Martin, 31, is many things - a wife, a real estate agent, a daughter, a dog-lover who dotes on her two golden retrievers. But, right now, the thing she is most proud of being is a former smoker. Her resolution to quit smoking, actually formed several weeks before the New Year, came about partly because her father - who smoked for many years - had heart surgery just before Christmas. “I just thoughL ‘This is the time.’” said Martin, who smoked for 17 years and who is well aware that heart disease is one of the many chronic and killer diseases that can be caused by smoking. “I felt icly when I smoked,” she added. “I had no energy and felt dirty all the time.” Now, after just a few weeks off cigarettes, Martin said she has already noticed the benefits. “I feel so much better,” she said. “I get out and walk the dogs because I have so much energy now.” Quitters, she has realized, always win. Martin, whose husband also is trying to quit - with less success so far - said she quit cold turkey. John Martin, 32, said he joined his wife in the effort, but “so far, I haven’t made it.” Still, he’s cut down to two or three cigarettes IS YOUR CHECKBOOK M O R E BALANCED THAN YOUR 401 (k)? C l i n t R u x 102 W. Main Street Pinckney Mi, 48169 (734) 878-6226 w w w .e d w a rd jo n e s .c om Member SPIC 03394415 T o le a r n h o w E d w a r d J o n e s c a n h e lp y o u m a k e s e n s e o f y o u r 4 0 1 ( k ) , c aU m e to d a y . Edwardjones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING PHOTO ILLUSTRATION, JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Kristie Martin recently quit smoking. Her husband, John, is still trying, but has not had as much success. Doctors recommend that smokers keep trying to quit. most days, his wife said. “It’s a nasly, dirty, expensive thing to do,” John Martin said. “I haven’t given up quitting.” Medici professionals say that’s the attitude that will ultimate^ prove successful. Dr. Donald Lawrenchuk, medical director of the Livingston County Department of Public Health, said smokers who have had trouble quitting should just keep trying. Eventually, they will beat the habit. Cold turicey the method Martin used to quiL is probabfy the most difficult strategy, but it is “hands down” the best smoking strategy, according to information posted on the New York Times’ information Web site About.com. Other smoking cessation strategies include hypnosis, acupimcture and the use of quit-smoking aids such as nicotine gum or prescription antidepressants. The Livingston Coxmty Department of PubUc County Health’s Web site has downloadable information on smoking cessation and links to other credible stop-smoking sites. Quitting smoking is one of the most poplar New Year’s resolutions, not siuprisingly when you realize that foiu' of five smokers say they’d like to quit. One local hypnotisL who offers smoking-cessation classes and individual sessions, said the first week in January is the biggest week of the entire year for him. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 20, 2006 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 2006-01-20 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4359">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 20, 2006 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. FR ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 0 6 www.mlive.com B n a w p INSIDE Fruits and veggies Grant funding provides some Brighton students with free fruits and vegetables at school. B1 Read this book Livingston Reads’ 2006 book is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” B1 Ford impact Local officials are nervous about ripple effect of Ford’s decision to close its Wbcom plant. A3 A new chief Howell City Council approves hiring Ypsilanti’s George Basar as its new poUce chief. A5 Muy bien... Patrons say they like the offerings of Los Tres Amigos, the area’s latest Mexican restaurant. AS Special athletes Local Special Olympians getting ready for the state’s winter games. Cl IN BRIEF Woody's word on winter awaited While it may seem like winter has already come and gone, it’s not over until Woody says so. Woody, of course, is the resident groundhog at the Howell Conference and Nature Center. She - y e s. Woody is a female - will make her annual winter prediction at 8 a.m. Thursday at the center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, we st of D-19. The public is invited. Nature center officials note that Woody has accurately predicted the outlook for the rest of the winter five of seven times. Schools-of-choice program expanded Brighton Area Schools will participate in schools of choice for the 2006-07 school year, including junior kindergarten and magnet programs but excluding the Renaissance Alternative School. The board approved the pilot program at a meeting this week. It will be the first time the district has offered schools of choice for high school seniors just coming into the district. Don Thomas, assistant superintendent for human resources, said his office receives about 10 calls a year from students interested in transferring into the district their senior year, and recommended trying the program for one year. There are 350 schools-of-choice students enrolled in the district. INDEX Calendar B3 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report B8 Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Scrapbook B2 Sports Cl To report news or for free home delivery call (8 1 0)844-2000 . For the record - Errors o f fact will be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call managing editor Rick Fitzgerald a t (810) 844-2004, The Livingston Community News 4 2 0 W. M ain St., Brighton, Ml 4 8 1 1 6 (8 1 0 )8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 Fa x :(8 1 0 )8 4 4 -2 0 4 0 Contact us via e-mail at: news@Hvingstoncommunitynews.com PHCrrOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Michigan State Poiice Trooper Michaei Yenshaw uses his iaptop computer to check whether the driver he puiled over has any outstanding warrants or past driving offenses. State poiice troopers from the Brighton Post patroi the highways that crisscross Livingston County. P o s t i s a v i t a l l i n k State Police contingent has a key role in the county BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Police agencies throughout Livingston Count, and the public rely heavily on the Michigan State Pohce troopers based at the post in Brighton Township, the only State Police post in the county. The staff of 39 that worte there does eveiything from responding to auto crashes and crimes to providing the local link to services performed by the statewide agency. The mission, says post commander Lt. Tom Sands, “is to enhance public safety through a variety of tasks: reactive, proactive, crime prevention and education.” The local post, created in 1936, operated for many years at the corner of Old US-23 and Grand River Avenue in a bmlding that now houses a real estate agency. The state recently sign^ a five-year renewal on its lease to continue operating the post at its Old US-23 location in B r itton Township, where it has been for 20 years. Sands considers the location a good one because it has quick access to 1-96 and US- 23, and is only a mile finm Grand River Avenue, the coimty’s main east-west road. The Brighton post has 23 troopers and six motor carrier division personnel. The motor carrier division has its own chain of command and officers, though having enforcement powers, are not State Police troopers. Their vehicles have portable SEE POST, A2 Michigan State Police Trooper Michael Yenshaw talks with a driver about a seat belt violation during a traffic stop on 1-96. Policing the area ■ What: Michigan State Police. ■ Where: Brighton Post is at 4803 S. Old US-23 in Brighton Township. ■ Who: Commander Lt.Tom Sands. ■ Staff: Overall staff o f 39 - 23 troopers, 5 sergeants, 2 detectives, 2 clerical workers, post commander and 6 motor carrier division personnel who work out of the post. ■ Coverage area: Livingston County. A il e y e s o n th e g am e C o u n t y e c o n o m i c l e a d e r s h o p e S u p e r B o w l w ill b r in g s o m e b u s i n e s s t h i s w a y BY CASEY HANS New s S ta f f R e p o rte r Livingston County economic leaders have their fingers crossed that this fringe area to Super Bowl XL will get a slice of the economic pie during the big game weekend. This year’s NFL season finale game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the first-place National Football Conference Seattle Seahawks. Livingston County is about 60 expressway miles from Ford Field - even shorter as the crow flies. “Because we have not participated in an event of this magnitude, it’s all a guess,” said Barb Barden, executive director of the Livingston County Convention and ^sitors Bureau. Barden said four Livingston County hotels - Kensington Inn, AmeriHost and the Best Western locations in Hartland and Howell - have blocked out about 100 rooms specifically for Super Bowl XL visitors and a link has been placed on the official Super Bowl Web site for easy booking. “We’re hoping that with the whole Web capability to search for available space we will not only fill these blocks, but get individuals from outside (the Web site) to book rooms as well,” she said. Although the bureau’s Web site originally offered both lodging and transportation, Barden stressed that there are no transportation packages being offered to and from Livingston County. Kevin Jappaya, manager at Howell’s Kensington Inn and new president of ffie convention bureau board, said he expects activity will pick up this week with NFC and AFC conference winners decided only last Sunday. He said he’s hoping for overflow activity from Oafland County as game day nears. “I’m sure it’s going to make SEE GAME, A2 On the Web ■ Livingston County Visitors and Convention Bureau: www.lccvb.org (click on the football link). ■ Official Super Bowl XL site: www.sbxl.org. New director, 25, brings youthful outlook to Hamburg senior center P a t r o n s w e l c o m e J a m i e J a m e s , a n d s h e s a y s s h e 's l e a r n in g f r om t h e m BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R ep o rte r Jamie James thought she was going to spend her career teaching kids. Instead, she’s the “kid” in a job where an older clientele is teaching her a lot about life. James, 25, of Howell, became the Hamburg Township Senior Center director last August, replacing Sally Hayes, who retired for health reasons. She’s introducing new programs and adding a youthful enthusiasm, the seniors love. “She’s a great asset to this place,” said Ruth Hague of Whitmore Lake, a patron who also leads a weekly exercise class at the center. “She’s very energetic and that’s what people like. She’s got great ideas, she’s a good listener and takes everyone’s suggestions.” To James, the asset is being surrounded by experienced people who love to share their wisdom and humor. “Some people look at getting older as not a good thing, but I don’t see that in the people here at Hamburg,” she said. “To them, getting older doesn’t mean you can’t have fun or love Ufe.” Originally from Wbcom, James started Eastern Michigan University intending to be an elementary or secondary school teacher. Realizing she might not have the patience for that age group after all, she said she switched her major to communications, thinking she’d pursue a career in broadcasting or journalism. A job she got as an activity director at a Canton retirement community after she graduated introduced her to a career she plans to stick with. “I absolutely love it,” James said. “I love being creative and that’s a big part of this job. I like starting new programs that people want and watching the par- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Jamie James, Hamburg Township Senior Center director, watches as Ruth Hague of Whitmore Lake plays pool with some of the other seniors at the Hamburg Township Senior Center. James is just 25 years old. ticipation build.” The challenge, James said, is in introducing just the right amount of change. SEE JAMES, A2 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006 GAME FROM A1 Super Bowl directory boosts local businesses people more aware of us, that’s for sure,” he said. Barden said this is the largest event she has seen come to the area, likening it to such things as 2004 Ryder Cup in Oakland County and the 2005 Baseball All-Star Game in downtown Detroit. “The Ryder Cup gave us a taste of the excitement, but we did not see much of an impact,” Barden said. “This (the Super Bowl) is the brass ring. It will be a long time before we see another one that will have this dramatic an impact.” Barden said a number of area restaurants, sports bars and other venues have events planned in Livingston County surrounding the big game. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township is hosting a local parly and will be involved with a 24-hour entertainment tent down at the Super Bowl XL site through its downriver site as well. “Much of the catering staff from both facilities will be involved downtown to keep things going there, said Jessica Matie, director of marketing for the Howell-area center. In Genoa, an End-of-Season Football Bash is being offered on game day, with a $15.95 buffet and cash bar and the game on a big-screen TV Events there begin at 5 p.m. Some business owners, including massage therapist Marcia Snover of Howell, have taken advantage of being part of the Super Bowl XL Emerging Business Directory listing, designed to draw attention to businesses owned by minorities and women. Snover, who provides on-site massage and chair massage, said the Web listing has boosted her business and created networking opportunities. She said she has had opportunities to bid on specific NFLsponsored programs because of the site and has a bid in for an NFL tailgating event. “I have gotten lots and lots of contacts,” said Snover, who has attended special meetings each month since April. “I look at it this way: I’ve gotten a lot further than a lot of others. It’s been a wonderful experience.” She’s recently been involved in a health fair for the Oakland County Road Commission and has participated in the Fisher Comerica TasteFest. She also likes to do some of the local festivals, including Howell’s Melon Fest. “It’s really opened my horizons,” she added about the Super Bowl listing. “The contacts alone will definitely pay off.” Sometimes the weather puts things beyond local control, which is what has happened at Livingston County’s’ Spencer J. Hardy Airport. The Super Bowl XL Web site notes that the new 5,000-foot runway was slated to open by game day. “We really wanted to have the runway open for the Super Bowl,” said airport manager Mark Johnson. “I think that would have helped tremendously.” “We’ve had a lot of calls fi’om people wondering if it will be open,” he added. The improved runway, which will allow a new instrument landing system, is not expected to be open until the end of April. Casey Hans can be reached a t chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2005. JAMES FROMA1 New director brings renovation, line dancing “The people who come here are the people who founded this senior center and it’s a very important part of their lives,” she said. “I don’t want to overhaul the program, I just want to keep it fresh.” Chris Hoskins, the center’s assistant director, agrees James is doing a good job. “She has a new perspective and a bright personality that is nice to be around,” Hoskins said. “Everyone calls her a breath of fresh air.” One of the new programs James has introduced is line dancing. It teaches people different steps and also gets them up and moving, she said. James also has tried to give each month a special theme or activity. She’s had a chili cookoff, offered euchre lessons and developed activities around National Bingo Month in December. Her biggest project to date, though, is overseeing a renovation of the center’s kitchen that will make it more usable, she said. “It’s not a commercial kitchen, so we need that upgrade so we can use it more and make more of our own food here,” James said. Her other plans for the center include adding evening programs and card parties and special dinners that get people out and together for meals. “I could have asked for a better job,” James said. “I enjoy coming here each and every day, and not everyone has a job like that.” Leanne Smith can be reached a t lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com o r a t (810) 844-2011. IN BRIEF ing on this summer,” Alverson said. Fowlerville schools Suspect thought to see summer crunch Fowlerville Community Schools officials are predicting school space will be limited this summer due to campus renovations, leaving many groups to wonder if they will have a home. Space restrictions could affect summer school, child care and preschool programs, school-sponsored camps and recreation groups that rent gym time from the district. “We’re trying to come up with a plan to accommodate everyone,” said Superintendent Ed Alverson. District administrators have been meeting with various groups to determine space needs. Munn Middle and Kreeger Elementary schools will be the only available buildings. Smith Elementary, the junior high and the high school will be under construction or storing materials involved in the upcoming junior high-high school building swap. “(The inconvenience of) last summer was a warm-up compared to what we will have gobe serial bank robber Authorities say a suspect captured after a chase from an Ypsilanti Township bank to Saline last weekend is believed to be a serial bank robber dubbed “the Michael Moore Bandit.” Jeffrey Grenke, 45, of Brighton, was arraigned Monday on bank robbeiy, fleeing and eluding and weapons charges in connection with the Jan. 21 heist at a KeyBank branch in Ypsilanti Township. FBI Senior Agent Greg Stejskal said police believe Grenke is the robber sought since October 2004 for robberies in Monroe County and western Wayne County. The robber was dubbed “the Michael Moore Bandit” because of his resemblance to the documentary filmmaker. In the most recent robbery, Grenke is accused of robbing the KeyBank at gunpoint, then fleeing from Pittsfield Township police when officers spotted a vehicle matching the description fi’om the robbery. Police said Grenke swerved his vehicle around “stop sticks” during the chase, and it went into a ditch. He was arrested after a short struggle. Grenke is being held without bond at the Washtenaw County Jail. Stejskal said authorities will likely seek federal charges. Jail officials declare crowding emergency Livingston County Jail officials have declared an overcrowding emergency that they say will force area judges to release some inmates before they’ve completed their sentences. The jail has 14 days to get the population to 10 percent below the maximum capacity of 254. Jail Lt. Tom Cremonte said the jail has been at about 270 inmates for about 17 days. He said the population was averaging 240 until after the beginning of the year. 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For a free booklet that contains ways you can help improve education in America, call 1-800-96-PROMISE, JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Sgt.Therese Fogarty-Cremonte answers a dispatch call at the Brighton State Police Post. POST FR0MA1 State budget cuts have shrunk Brighton post scales, and they spend a considerable amount of time at the Fowlerville scales on 1-96. The post also has a K-9 unit that includes trooper Tim Johnson and his dog Hhi, who handles both tracking and narcotics investigation. Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte says his department has always had a “great relationship” with the Brighton post. “We depend on them a lot,” he says. “We work well together, and we respect each other.” Sands agrees, calling the rapport between local agencies top notch. “This is the best level of cooperation I’ve seen,” he says. “The other agencies and central dispatch are very professional.” Sgt. Therese Fogarty has worked at the Brighton post nearly 16 years, spread over two stints. She worked 10 years as a trooper before being assigned to the Michigan State Police Academy in Lansing and then at the Owosso post (now Corimna). She returned to Brighton in 1990, a year after her promotion to sergeant. “I view (the staff) as a secondary family,” says Fogarty, who combines her duties with her role as the mother of four children. “There’s yom- actual family, and we function as a police family,” she says. Fogarty, married to Livingston County jail administrator and former State Police detective Tom Cremonte, had wanted to be a state trooper since she was 16. “I grew up in a law enforcement femily,” she says. “My father was a fireman in Benton Harbor and my grandfather a Chicago policeman.” Fogarty says a person has to have a soUd grounding and a good sense of humor to handle the stresses that are an everyday part of life as a a police officer. “We deal with a lot of negativity, crisis and tragedy,” she says. “We aU have a waclgf sense of humor; you have to.”Fogarty says police officers have to develop a philosophical attitude abut peoples’ problems. “You come to realize you can’t always fix a situation,” she says. “It helps having a supportive spouse and children who understand when you’re called out of the movie theater (to a crime or accident scene).” In general, calls for service have gone up each year as the population the post serves has continued to mushroom. In 2005, the post handled 8,067 calls for service as opposed to 7,497 in 2()04. Dispatch^ complaints were up to 7,010 in 2005 fi’om 6,069 the previous year. However, traffic crashes declined, from 1,073 in 2004 to 783 last year, and arrests were down, from 590 in 2004 to 548 in 2005. At the same time requests for service have risen, the number of personnel has dropped. The Brighton post at one time had 40 troopers, which has dropped considerably due to state budget cutbacks. The cuts have come through attrition rather than layoffe. Sands says. “The numbers have dwindled, and we’ve lost four officers due to retirement,” says Sands, who was in the criminal investigations division before being assigned to Brighton. Sands says the number of patrol cars on the road at any time varies. “There could be six or seven cars on the road, or no cars if we’re tied up with arrests, transports (to jail or prison), accidents or shift change,” Sands says. 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Chilson Rd. 8 1 0 - 2 3 1 - 8 1 0 0 wimiess ^ * ‘Mobile** S p r in t d ls fi \ #■; i R K TuRKUwt With SIRIUSH THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2 0 0 6 A3 A new snag fo r Brighton schools T e a c h e r s p r e s s fo r c o n t r a c t ; W a t s o n s t e p s d o w n a s in t e r im s u p e r i n t e n d e n t BY LISA CAROLIN N ew s S ta f f R e p o rte r The plan was to show interim superintendent Ken Watson that Brighton teachers were se rious ab^out getting their contract settled. So as many as 150 people - most of them teachers wearing black and carrying balloons with messages - attended Monday night’s Brighton school board meeting. The teachers, represented by the Brighton Education Association, have been working without a contract since August. But Watson was not at the meeting and it was announced that earlier in the day he had decided he no longer wanted to be Brighton’s interim superintendent. “We couldn’t come to a mutual agreement,” said school board President Cindy Cvengros, about the former superintendent of the Livonia school district. The school board was scheduled to meet again Wednesday night to interview a new candidate for the position, created when former superintendent Dave Pruneau took a job that started Jan. 3 in the Rochester school district. Also still in the running is John Hansen, the former Dexter Community Schools superintendent, who was previously interviewed for the position. Don Pobuda, who lives in the Brighton area and has served as an interim superintendent in a number of districts as well as serving as an interim city manager in Brighton, told school officials Monday he would like to be considered for the interim post. Meanwhile, the teachers let the board know they still want a new contract. “They spend money on buses, and the Aramark contract (for custodial service) and we can’t even get a cost-of-living increase,” said Brighton High School English teacher Sandy Davies. “We’re supposed to take cuts instead of cutting programs. They’re running the district on teachers’ backs.” Carroll Cook, a Brighton High history teacher who has taught for 30 years, told the board, “I’m tired of giving more for less. We have the richest and fastest growing county in the state, and we get the smallest amount of money in the state. Every day you deny us a contract, you kill a little piece of who we are.” Negotiating a contract with the teachers union and working LISA CAROLIN,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS More than 100 teachers packed into the board room during Monday's Brighton school board meeting. Most were wearing black and many carried balloons with messages that called for a contract. The Brighton Education Association's contract expired in August. out a budget for the 2006-07 school year are two of the tasks awaiting the new interim superintendent. Jim Craig, Brighton's assistant superintendent of finance, has been serving as the district's temporary interim superintendent. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolin@living5toncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2010. C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e h o n o r s L a w r e n c e F o rm e r B r ig h to n m a y o r r e c e iv e s D i s t in g u i s h e d S e r v i c e A w a rd BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Former Brighton Mayor Kate Lawrence was presented the Distinguished Service Award at the annual Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce “State of the Chamber” luncheon last week. Lawrence, who chose not to run for another term as mayor but remains on the City Council, is co-owner of Lawrence Auto Body. Lawrence was surprised upon hearing she had won the award and said she did not deserve it by herself, while giving credit to “the people in this room who make this a wonderful community.” Dave Johnson, the chamber’s legal counsel, received the President’s Choice Award, the other top honor. The honoree “embodies the community and a spirit of service,” said Dan Johnson, who was master of ceremonies. Dan Johnson is also managing owner of the Genoa Woods Executive Conference Center, where the luncheon and ceremony was held. Both Johnsons serve on the chamber’s executive committee. Outgoing chamber President Mark Prince received a plaque and recognition for his service. By all accounts, the event, attended by nearly 200 people, went without a hitch. “We’re veiy pleased with it; attendance was good, everything went veiy well,” said Cindy Cvengros, chamber director of operations and events; Incoming 2006 President Ed Bottum of Refrigeration Research was upbeat about the coming year at for the chamber. “We’ve got a lot of special events planned, we’ve got a lot of youth events planned this year,” he said. “We’re going to have a lot of fun.” One new event in the planning stages for this year is the “Smokin Jazz and Blues Festival,” to be staged on a weekend in September. Cvengros said the exact dates have to be worked out with city officials, since it will be in the downtown area and requires a civic events permit. The event is also awaiting sanctioning from the Kansas City Barbeque Society, which bills itself as the “BBQ Capital of the World.” Announcement was made at the State of the Chamber that the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce - including its Pinckney-Lakeland- Hamburg and Whitmore Lake divisions - now has 1,618 members, a record. “CThe number) is phenomenal for a local chamber,” said Pam McConeghy, chamber executive director. “The reason is we are committed to the growth and prosperity of the greater Brighton community,” she said. Because previous State of the Chamber events have gone considerably over the allotted time, a top priority this year was confining the event to two hours. At the end of the luncheon it was announced, to a round of applause, that it beat the goal of two hours by a few minutes. “We realize our members’ time is very valuable,” Cvengros said afterward. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com o r a t (810) 844-2009. C o u n c il h e a rs c o m p la in ts a b o u t p la n t o d o r R e s icd e n t s a y s K ey P la s t i c s n e i g h b o r s su ffe r h e a d a c h e s , n a u s e a BY CASEY HANS News S t a f f R e p o rte r Carol Donovan of Braeview Street near the west-side Howell plant of Key Plastics told City Council on Monday that the musty odor that has plagued the neighborhood since fall continues to be a problem and is making some people sick. Donovan spoke during public comment and asked for an update on the issue from city officials and saying that the smell permeates the area, even through closed house and car windows. She said the smell occurred on Sunday and again on Monday before her visit to the council meeting this week. “They keep saying there’s no health risk,” she said after the meeting, but Donovan remains concerned. She said headaches and nausea are common neighborhood complaints with the odors. The city issued a cease and desist order to the company earlier this month, but has not fined it, officials said Monday. The company has filed a plan with the city and state and City Manager Shea Charles said that both the city and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality are monitoring the company’s actions to ensure the problem is handled. “The DEQ doesn’t feel it’s the paint, that it’s something else,” Charles said. “Key Plastics has not been able to identify the source of the odor. It doesn’t show a specific pattern. They are making efforts to address the issue,” Charles said the company is about halfway through a threeweek investigation and abatement process including air balancing the plant’s ventilation system and running bacteria testing, at the DEQ’s request. Charles said that the city’s cease and desist order remains in effect and that the city can fine the company $250 a day at any time. City Attorney Dennis Perkins confirmed that because of ongoing documentation the city would be able to make any fines retroactive to the date of the order. Donovan, who has lived in the area for about 13 years, said some notice the smell even while driving along the 1-96 freeway and that they “carry the smell with them wherever they’re going - sometimes all the way to Lansing,” she said. Mayor Geraldine Moen encouraged the residents to stay in touch with the city. “We count on you to keep us informed,” she said. PAUL 5ANCYAJHE ASSOCIATED PRESS Employees leave the Wixom Assembly Plant in Wixom Monday. F o rd W ix o m c lo s in g a b lo w t o c o u n t y 'D e v a s t a t in g ' n e w s f o r w o r k e r s w ill a l s o a f f e c t s u p p l i e r s , o f f i c ia l s s a y From News s ta f f reports Economic development officials in Livingston County say the closing of the Ford Motor Co. assembly plant in nearby Wixom will have a significant impact on the county. Ford announced earlier this week that the plant, which has more than 1,500 workers, would close by June 30,2007. “The news is devastating to a number of Livingston County residents who are employed at the plant,” said Fred Dillingham, director of the Livingston Coimty Economic Development Council. “It also impacts some of the tier-one suppliers here in the county,” he added. “The Wixom plant is on the edge of this county, and they draw a lot of their work force from this area. I hope Ford will come up with some new type of use for the plant to afford more employment opportunities.” The Wixom plant builds the Lincoln Town Car, the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird, which is being discontinued. The Ford restructuring plan, announced by Chairman and CEO Bill Ford Jr., includes changes in pricing philosophy and the promise of a new North American manufacturing plant. It also calls for 25,000 to 30,000 job cuts over the next half-dozen years and the closure of 14 plants. Five facilities, including the Wixom assembly plant, were identified Monday. Two m o re closures will be announced this year and seven more facilities will close by the end of 2012, according to Ford. Dillingham said the good news for residents to remember is that Livingston County is increasing the number of manufacturing jobs. But there is cloud hanging over even that good news. “The bad news is that they’re entry-level jobs, and these are many experienced employees being impacted, and those new jobs don’t replace the dollar-fordollar loss that we’re looking at,” he said. While announcing the cuts. Ford also said it would it is planning to build a “new low-cost manufacturing site” that would be more flexible than existing assembly plants. It declined to offer further details. Alan Baum, an analyst at the Planning Edge in Birmingham, said Michigan has a good chance of capturing the new plant because its construction and operation will require a lot of high-level engineering talent that states in the South lack. “This is in fact an opportunity for Michigan in p a r tic i^ and the Midwest in general)” Baum said. Ford could staff the plant with laid-off hourly Michigan workers who are now in a “jobs bank” that requires the automaker to pay them up to their full wages, he said. The jobs bank, however, is a provision of the Ford-United Auto Workers contract that expires next year. Some analysts say it’s far fi'om clear that Ford’s downsizing and revamping of its product line will turn the company around. Some analysts point to a 2002 restructuring in which Ford closed five plants and cut 35,000 jobs. That downsizing failed to turn around the automaker’s slumping domestic operations, they say, and the latest plan loote like more of the sam e ., “This is pretty much what you guys have done over the past few years,” Bank of America Securities analyst Ron Tadross said in a conference call with Ford and other top officials at the automaker. But Ford strongly defended the plan, saying the cuts this time are deeper and that the automaker is focusing more intently on building more of the kinds of cars and trucks customers want to buy. The automaker could face a battle with the UAW over plant closings. Under Ford’s contract with the union, plants cannot be permanently closed. Ford has said they will be “idled” while it works out an agreement for permanent closures with the union. 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Now Enrolling for Winter Semester: 5lg-548-6236 Mfe a re a s c h o o l o f c h o ic e fo r g ra d e s 9-12 Visit our website @ www.howeitschoois.com At Howeli Public Schools we commit all our energy and resources in support of our students while they’re with us, so that they will shine in the world when they leave us. 03396444 A 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 0 6 IN BRIEF Brighton schools Board OKs pact with support personnel The Brighton school board this week approved a tentative agreement with the Brighton Educational Support Personnel Association that includes a wage freeze for the 2005-06 school year and a hard cap going forward on district health costs at the 2005-06 rate. “The support personnel did an excellent job working with the district,” said Don Thomas, Brighton Area Schools’ assistant superintendent of human resources. Board, SELCRA to meet Feb. 8 The Brighton school board will have its annual joint meeting with the board of the South Eastern Livingston County Recreation Authority on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the board room at the Brighton Education and Community Center. Psychologist to discuss bullying Marcia McEvoy, an educational consultant and licensed psychologist, will give a presentation about bullying Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brighton Education and Community Center. The presentation, aimed at adults, is funded by a grant from the Brighton Area Schools Educational Foundation and local PTOs. Admission is free. For more information call (810) 299-4050. Hamburg Township Hearing scheduled on subdivision roads Residents of Huron River Highlands are urged to attend a Feb. 21 public hearing about the formation of a special a sse ssment district to repair subdivision roads. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Hamburg Township Hall, 10405 Merrill Road. The district would raise money replace the 27-year-old pavement on Huron Rapids, Oak Valley, Cotton Wood, Lake Crest and Silver Maple drives. For more information about the meeting or the project, call 810-231-1000, ext. 210. Fire marshal position to become full time The Hamburg Township Fire Department is making its fire marshal position a full-time job. The township Board of Trustees approved the request from Chief Doug Berry on Jan. 17. Berry said increasing workload and duties required a full-time position. The fire marshal handles building site plan reviews, inspections of residential and commercial buildings, water tank inspections and installations, public relations, coordination of special events, public education and response to emergency calls. The job pays $17.25 an hour. Township launches police chief search Hamburg Township has begun a search for a police chief to replace Robert Krichke, who is retiring. The township will advertise the position in state and national trade journals, conduct public meetings to get residents’ input on what they want to see in their police chief and pick committees to review resumes and recommend job finalists. Officials hope to have a new chief in place when Krichke retires April 29. Krichke, a police officer for 43 years, came to Hamburg in 1984. He was with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years before moving to Fowlerville, where he was the police chief for 10 years. Volunteers sought for lake testing The Michigan Lake and Streams Association is seeking volunteers to become lake testers in the Livingston County area. An informational meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Hamburg Senior Center, 10407 Merrill Road. Details: Floyd Phillips, 810-231-2368 Hartland Township Larin to perform at Arc benefit Singer-songwriter Liz Larin will perform at Cool Beans Cafe Friday, Feb. 3, from 7-9 p.m. A $5 donation will be accepted at the door, with proceeds to benefit the Arc of Livingston. The cafe is at 1836 Old US-23, just south of M-59 in the Hartland Town Center Mall. Howell schools High school plans senior party June 4 Plans are under way for the 22nd annual Howell High School Senior All-Night Party. The traditional evening of entertainment and good food is designed to create a safe environment of student fellowship to celebrate the end of the senior’s school career in Howell. This year’s party will be June 4, on the night following graduation ceremonies. The communily is being asked to support the party by donating money or door prizes. Contributions, which may be tax deductible, will allow organizers to offer music, entertainment, activities and prizes for all graduates of the Class of2006. Donations should be made by check to HHS Senior All-Night Party and sent to Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843. Details: Sindy Santure, 517-404-8087 or email dsanture(3)chartermi.net, or Cherri Farley, 517-545-9425, email bfarley@ismi.net. Schools-of-choice program renewed Howell Public Schools is again offering an unlimited schools-of- choice program for the 2005-06 second semester in kindergarten ancl grades 9-12. Second semester for the Howell schools begins this week. Anyone living outside of the Howell district who has children in those grades can apply to attend. Guarantees are given for grade, but hot specific school. For other grade levels, a limited schools-of-choice option is offered. Applications are taken and if a grade level has more applicants than openings, participants are chosen by lottery. Details: Ellen Oldford, 517-548-6232. Registration for kindergarten offered Kindergarten registration for the Howell Public Schools will be Feb. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W Grand River Ave. Students who will be 5 years old by Dec. 1 and plan to start school in the fall in Howell should register. Parents should bring child’s original birth certificate (not a hospital certificate), all immunization records and proof of residency Registration forms will be available at all elementary schools starting Thursday; at the district’s Web site, www.howellschools. com; and on registration day. Information about attendance areas will be answered during registration. If they are tmable to attend the kindergarten roundup, parents may pick up a registration packet in the office of Registrar Ellen Oldford in the administration wing of the Howell High School ^THE UVINCSTON^ COMMUNITY N E W S Published each Friday. 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Peye Cappuccllli and Victor Bals “STRATEQIC MORTGAGE PLANNERS” 8 1 0 -2 2 9 -0 8 0 0 O R 8 7 7 - A M E R A - 1 4 Freshman Campus, 411N. Highlander Way. (Dldford can be reached at 517-548-6232. The district’s seven elementary schools - Challenger, Latson Roa4 Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, Voyager and Hutchings - are hosting open houses for new families on May 18 fiem 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the district’s Web site for additional information, school locations and phone numbers. Howell Court Street Crossing meeting rescheduled A meeting to hear a proposal for the Court Street Crossing development project has been postponed from Monday to Feb. 6. The City Council was to hear the results of discussions between a committee of city officials and Dan Johnson of Court Street Crossing LLC at a special meeting next week, but City Manager Shea Charles said final details had not been nailed down. “We’re very close to having this done,” he said. The development includes $22 million in private investmeht including retail and a restaurant and banquet center along Court Street between Sibley Street and Grand River Avenue. It also includes a public component involving burial of utility lines, resurfacing of Court Street and building a two-deck parking structure on ttie south side of Sibley Street to accommodate the banquet facility and other area parking needs. The Court Street Crossing project replaced Sibley Square, a project that was scrapped after the city did a community planning charrette and determined that current parking behind businesses along Grand River Avenue should remain off street. The Feb. 6 meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at Howell City Hall, 611E. Grand River Ave., in the basement council chamber. Summer theater project set for youth The Youth Theatre of the Community Theatre of Howell has announced a summer theater project for students ages 8- 19 to experience the plays and history of the origin of theater in ancient Greece. The plays “The Knights” and “Antigone” will be performed in July. High school students are needed for staff positions for the summer project. Positions include assistant director, costume design, props and more. The deadline to apply is Feb. 24. For information, go to www.cththeatre.org and click on Youth Theatre, or call Pam Medelis at 810-229-2315. Indoor Garage Sale set for March 4 Howell Area Parks & Recreation is hosting an Indoor Garage Sale on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are seeking people who want to have tables at the event. This is an opportunity to buy and sell new and used merchandise, clothing and collectibles; no farniture will be allowed. There is a two-table maximum per family. The sale will be at the Paul Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Cost for a half table is $12 for a resident and $13 for a nonresident; a full table is $24 for a resident and $26 for a nonresident. Kids also will have a chance to barter unwanted toys during the regular sale. Cost is $5 for resident children and $6 for nonresidents. Space is limited. To sign up, visit www.cityofhowell.org; call 517-546-0693, ext. 0; or stop hy the center, which is on the south side of Grand River Avenue just west of downtown Howell. Pinckney St. Mary to Start preschool sign-ups St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney will begin enrollment for its early childhood education program this weekend. The program accepts children as young as 3. Parents are invited to join teachers, staff and parents to tour the school Saturday at 6 p.m. and Simday at 10 a.m. and noon. St. Mary school, which opened a new facility in 2003, is at 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, three-quarters of a mile south of M-36 in Pinckney. The school is fully accredited by the Michigan Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and is a member of the National Catholic Education Association. All students, K-8, participate in a full-day classroom schedule. Details: 734-878-5616 or www.stmarypinckney.org/school. South Lyon Theater workshop for youths is Feb. 4 A theater workshop will take place on Feb. 4 for kids ages 8-14 who want to learn more about the live theater. Coordinated by members of the Michigan State University Theatre Department and the Phoenbc Players, the workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Lyon Theatre, 126 E. Lake St. Session topics inched improving acting sldlls, improvisation, stage makeup and working with directors. The cost is $75 per participant and includes all materials, lunch and an individual stage makeup kit for each participant to keep. For more information, ca;; Anne Levy at 810-229-1861 or go to www.thephoenbq>layers.org. From News s ta ff reports Memorial contributions may be made to 'Firefighter Amy Schnearle- Pennywitt Fund" at any Michigan TCF Bank. C o n trib u tio n s w ill b e n e fit th e U o f M T raum a Burn C e n te r Burn C am p a n d th e Susan G. K ome n Breast Cancer F o u n d a tio n There are a few moments in life when we really understand how fortunate we are. Serving as the funeral director for Ann Arbor Firefighter Amy Schnearle-Pennywitt’s service at Cri.sler Arena, left my staff and I both inspired and in awe o f the men and women who serve our community. The cooperation of all who assisted the family and our funeral home in creating a meaningful and lasting tribute for Amy are to numerous too mention. Amy’s brothers and sisters at the Ann Arbor Fire Dept, were amazing in their care, attention and willingness to anything that was requested of them. To all who participated we offer our heartfelt thanks, we will never forget you. We know that there are many still looking for a way to pay tribute to iAmy and convey their condolences to her family. We provide two opportunities to do so. First, we are collecting voice-mail tributes at our toll free listing (1-877-231-7900). These will be collected and recorded to a CD that will be given to Amy’s family. Secondly, you will find her obituary and guestbook and may write a message on our website at www.borekjennings.com Finally, to all of residents and children from Ann Arbor to Manchester who came out to the roadside to pay their respects to Amy. I want to say thank you. You will never know how many lives were touched by this simple gesture. w . ,Dorek Jennings Karl E. Jennings Borek Jennings Funeral Home Funeral Home Manchester Brooklyn Hamburg Howell 03398657 B u l l e t i n B o a r d Bulletin Board rates are set on a per line basis: $2.00 per iine, 2-line minimum. 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Mayor Geraldine Moen welcomed the new chief, saying “w e ’re pleased to have you and look forward to working with you.” The council vote was 5-0; Council Members Steve Manor and Scott Niblock were absent. Basar will be paid $74,857 in his new post. His salary in Ypsilanti is $83,893, but in leaving that post Basar will collect a pension. Although he will not start in Howell until spring, Basar said he plans to attend and participate in today’s all-day City Council retreat. Charles said Basar will be a good fit for Howell. “He brings a level of creativity and problem solving,” Charles said. “He’s not an individual that uses canned solutions.” Ypsilanti Mayor Cheryl Farmer said last week that Basar could have retired years ago and every year he has stayed with the city has been a blessing. “I’m heartbroken,” she said. “He has been a real asset to the city.” Others from Ypsilanti said he has been a driving force behind community policing and has worked well with community groups there. Interim Howell Police Chief Ed Harwood will serve until Basar arrives and will remain with the department as it transitions to the new chief, Charles said. He praised Harwood’s leadership, which he said has allowed the city to do a thorough job in its search for a new chief. “He’s done a great job, a wonderful job as our interim chief,” Charles said. Harwood did not seek the permanent post, saying last summer that he planned to retire within one year. Charles said he doesn’t anticipate any wholesale changes in the 21-person department, but that Basar will arrive in what is expected to be a time of changes. Charles said due to possible upcoming retirements, the department could s e e a turnover rate of about 30 percent, which would be one of the new ch ie f’s short-term challenges. “We have a great department now, but the skills and abilities George brings is helping us move to the next step” as a department, Charles added. Basar, a Sylvan Township resident, has served with the Ypsilanti Police Department for 31 years. He started his career in Milan, moving in 1975 to Ypsilanti where he held every department rank including road patrol officer, command officer, lieutenant and IF YOU’RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, YOUR 401(k) SHOULDN'T BE EITHER. T o s e e w h y it m a k e s s e n s e to r o llo v e r y o u r 4 0 1 (K ) to E d w a r d J o n e s , C aU m e to d a y . 1-800-EDJONES www.edwardjones.com Member SI PC E d w a r d jo n e s M A K IN G S EN S E OF IN V E S T IN G Historically speaking... ■ The village of Howell was incorporated on March 14, 1863. ■ A town marshal was appointed in 1870. n In 1884 the position of night watchman was added. ■ Records show that Roy C. Hardy, while chief of police in 1921, used a bicycle to patrol.The speed limit at that time was 8 miles per hour. ■ A motorcycle was eventually bought for Hardy for $250 and was later traded for a Ford Roadster that cost $500. It was reported that the chief rarely used the vehicle. ■ Today the department again uses bicycles, foot patrols and motorcycles for community policing and traffic positions. S o u rce : C ity o f H o w e ll We b s ite JAMIE CHARBENEAU'PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS The new Howell Police Chief George Basar was appointed at the Monday, January 23, council meeting. captain. He became interim police chief in 1997 and was appointed chief of police in 1999. Basar said the move from Ypsilanti will be bittersweet, but that he ’s looking forward to a new career in Howell. “It’s a good department with a good reputation,” he said. “I’m excited about the opportunity to come there.” The city of Howell began its George G. Basar ■ Who: Newly named police chief for the city of Howell. ■ When: He starts April 17. ■ Current job: Police chief for the city of Ypsilanti, where he has worked for 31 years. ■ Age: 52 ■ Residence: He lives in Sylvan Township in Washtenaw County with his wife, Stephanie. ■ Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration from Cleary University; graduate of the Northwestern University school o f police staff and command. ■ Professional accomplishments: Instituted numerous community policing initiatives while in Ypsilanti, including a Community Policing Action Council; created a middle school police academy, a citizens police academy, a volunteer service corps, a police Cub Scout pack, the Ypsilanti Police Athletic League, Operation Safe Home program and Crime Stoppers. ■ Community: He serves on the Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce board, the advisory board for the Salvation Army and the boards of the Huron Valley Boys & Girls Club and the Ypsilanti Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. search for a new police chief last summer, surveying city employees as well as members of the community about what they would like to see in a new chief and the challenges that would be faced. Based on results, the city developed a job description before advertising the job. Casey Hans can be reached a t chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2005. S e a r c h f i r m c h o s e n T .D .& A s s o c i a t e s t o w o r k w i t h P in c k n e y BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R e p o rte r The company that found Superintendent Mike Couchman will lead Pinckney Community Schools’ search for his replacement. The district’s Board of Education unanimously picked Terri Davis of T.D. & Associates out of three competitors on Jan. 19 to hunt for someone to take over when Couchman retires Aug. 18. “I feel like we’re going to do something really positive here,” said Board Secretary Peg Eibler, who seconded President Anne Colone’s motion to give the job to Davis again. T.D. & Associates found Couchman 10 years ago, and Couchman’s longevity with the district is one of the tWngs that led the board back to the company. Eibler checked'with two schools that had used Davis for searches after Pinckney and said she learned that their superintendents also spent seven and eight years with them before retiring or moving on. These districts, too, went back to Davis to find replacements, Eibler said. “They said she was so good the first time that they were willing to spend the money a second time to make sure they got someone as good again,” Eibler said. “I think we feel the same way.” Pinckney will pay T.D. & Associates $17,500 for the work, about $2,500 more than the board had budgeted for the job. Linda Moskalik, assistant superintendent of finance and operations, said the board had funds in other areas of its budget that would make up the difference without causing a deficit. The other firms interviewed, the Michigan Association of School Boards and the Michigan Leadership Institute, each would have charged about $8,000, but a majority of board members said their methods were too “boilerplate,” and didn’t offer the same amount of work and scrutiny Davis did. “The money is MUing me, but I know we’ve worked with her before, that she will give us a true view of what this community wants in its next superintendent,” said Ihistee Carol Houston. Part of Davis’ search includes collecting comments fi’om local citizens, civic groups, students, teachers, business owners, custodians, food service workers, bus drivers and more. She conducted more than 300 such interviews during her first search for Pinckney, Colone said. Comments from every person are confidentially grouped by theme and given to board members for study, Colone said. “I’m veiy impressed with that,” said TYustee Tabitha Dolan. “I think that information will help us beyond just the superintendent search. I think we’ll get a really true view of the community that we’ll be able to use a long time.” That was the case before, said Colone, as the district used Davis’ findings to set goals and assess how those goals were being met Davis will search nationwide to find interested people, she said. She will weed out those who do not meet the board’s initial requirement of ha^ng previous central office and elementaiy and secondary curriculum experience and do extensive character and background searches before coming up with finalists for the board to interview, she said. Pinckney hopes to have its new superintendent m place by July 1 so Couchman can help with job transition. D A V E W A T K I N S A U C T I O N E E R Entire Inventory of Shayani Oriental Rugs and More Comes Under the Hammer! JAN . 3 0 th 7 :0 0 P.M. Preview 2 Hours Before Each Session A6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 0 6 Chief gets salute say-so Brighton council gives Wightman authority to OK 21-gun salutes by veterans groups BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r The Brighton police chief now has full discretionary authority whether to allow veterans’ groups to conduct 21-gun salutes. The City Council voted last week to give Police Chief Tom Wightman the power to approve or deny such activities, “based on the needs and rights of adjoining property owners and their users.” The measure passed on a 5- 2 vote. Council members Kathy Jones and Jim Muzzin voted against the measure. The issue will come back to council again since the motion was to modify the city ordinance, and any such changes need to have an approved first and second reading before they can take effect. The council action came about after a ruckus over the city’s denial earlier this month of a request for a 21-gun salute honoring a World War II veteran who had recently died. The salute would have been staged in front of the Independence Village of Brighton Valley senior housing complex, which is next to the Brighton Towne Square shopping center. Wightman, who has been on the job only seven months, said the issue of a 21-gun salute at such an unusual location never came up during his years as deputy police chief in Royal Oak. But he said if such an issue comes up in the future, he’ll give it fair consideration. “We’ll look at it on a case-bycase basis,” he said. When the VFW Post 4357 made the request, the city replied that the group would have to make a civic event application, which would require council approval. Due to the need for a quick response, with oniy 24 to 72 hours notice for funerals, the event had to be canceled, said Jim Mitchell, immediate past commander of the post. Mitchell said that blanks are fired at such ceremonies, and the event would have included three volleys lasting only 10 to 15 seconds. Council members countered that it might have been traumatic for seniors who were not aware of the event or shoppers at Brighton Towne Square. “(You) would be frightened if you didn’t know what’s going on,” said Council Member Kate Lawrence. Mitchell said it’s the first time in his memory that the VFW had requested a 21-gun salute anywhere but at the cemetery, the Mill Pond - for Memorial Day and Veterans Day - or at a funeral home. Mitchell said the VFW wanted to give the salute at the housing complex because the veteran being honored, Rollis Ransom, lived there, and most of the residents knew him. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com o r a t (810) 844-2009. LETTERS Rental inspection ordinance a bad idea I am writing in response to the Howell City Council taking action on deadbeat landlords. I am a member of this community and I would hope that the council would see that the citizens of Howell would have a safe and healthy place to live. This is something I think every community should have. I also believe that we already have the governing laws and regulations in place now to take care of this type of situation. We have had one situation in the city of Howell and the city council wants to impose an ordinance. To impose an ordinance mandating that rental properties be inspected every two years is only another means of having to charge higher rent to our community and making it less affordable to live in the city of Howell. Inspection fees are a tax that will make the community le ss competitive with surrounding communities that do not have an inspection ordinance. Not to mention, this will also add more government to administer and create additional bureaucracy, and this certainly cannot be cost effective. The renters in our community also deserve the privacy of their apartment: This is their home. We don’t have inspections for homeowners, so why should we for renters? Renters today are well educated and will make a complaint with the landlord if there is a problem. With the market today in rental vacancy, a renter can easily move, so landlords must keep their properties competitive by keeping them in good shape. I hope the Howell City Council can have the power in their governing code to deal with problem landlords without an inspection ordinance. I believe if we find a bad apple in the community we correct the problem with the laws we currently have in place. I am asking the Howell City Council to not pose another ordinance, charge any more taxes or create more government for the good people of this community. Harry Hasenbusch, Howell IN BRIEF Livingston County Town hall planned on arts programming The Livingston Arts CouncD - newly merged with the Howell Area Arts Council - is inviting the public to a town hall arts/cultural programming meeting on Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Howell Opera House, 123 W Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell. 'The goal is to gather community input into the programming at the opera house and throughout Livingston County. Visual and performing artists and arts organizations are invited to attend as well as community leaders and the general public. Bring ideas for arts and cultural programming in the community. For more information on the meeting, call Camille Lievense at 517-548-1487. Public input sought on county parks plan The Livingston County Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee has completed a draft of the Livingston County Parks & Open Space Plan and is seeking public comments. The plan may be viewed at the county planning department, 304 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell or online at co.livingston.mi.us/planning/ parks.htm. Copies are also available for review at the Brighton, Cromaine (Hartland), Fowlerville, Hamburg, Howell and Pinckney public libraries. Call the planning department 517-546- 7555 for more information. Symphony to perform Mozart, Handel Feb. 4 The Livingston Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in celebration of Mozart’s 250th anniversaiy on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. at the Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36 in Pinckney. The program will feature Mozart’s Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” and his “Symphony No. 41,” Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and Strauss’ “Tales from the Vienna Woods.” Rachel Lauber is the LSO’s conductor. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children age 12 and under; $20 is the cost limit for a family. For more information, go to www.lso.org. Walk for Warmth benefit is Feb. 18 The Oakland-Iivingston Human Service Agency is seeking participants for the group’s 16th annual Walk for Warmth on Feb. 18 at the Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W Grand River Ave. Pledges will help OLHSA clients keep their heat. For more information, call 517-546-8500 or visit www.olhsa.org,» where teams and individuals can register and request a team packet. L I V I N G S T O N P R O F E S S I O N A L S E) D January 2006 is National Blood Donor Month Blood Is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. January, in particular, is a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations. A reduction in turnout can put our nation’s blood inventory at a critical low. 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January has been dubbed “Radon Action Month,” and the Livingston County Department of Public Health has a campaign under way to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage residents to take action to identify and fix radon problems. Matt Bolang, radon program coordinator for the health department, says the reason officials focus on radon in January is because most people are in their homes with their windows closed, and that’s a good time to test the level of radon. “You don’t know if you have an elevated radon level unless you test for it,” says Bolang. “We have a short-term test that takes a week for someone testing for the first time. You put it in the lowest level of your home. If some level of radon is detected, then we have a long-term test that can take 90 days to a year.” , The EPA recommends that homes with radon levels of 4 picocuries or more of radon should be repaired to prevent accumulation of the gas indoors. Bolang says often the problem can be fixed by installing a fan outside the home to suck the air out rather than have it come into the basement. He says that the 20 percent of homes in Livingston County with high radon levels are spread out through the county. Do-it-yourself radon te st kits are available at hardware stores, home improvement c enters or from the LCDPH at a cost of $5 for the short-term te st and $10 for the long-term test. Radon problems can be fixed by qualified contractors usually for a cost ranging from $500- $2,500. Contact the health department at (517) 546-9858 or go to Web at www.lchd.org. Lisa Carotin can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2010. Genoa roads'future bleak Twp. board considers road millage or bonds to finance upgrades BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f Rep o rte r Genoa Township officials will study how to handle future road repairs and improvements after Township Manager Michael Archinal warned last week of the deteriorating condition of roads throughout the township. Archinal told the township board during a study session that if something is not done to plan for the future, the road system will continue to decline because of growth and the increasing use of the township’s roads. He recommended that the board consider a road millage or selling general obhgation bonds to finance major improvements. The board took no action and is expected to schedule another discussion on the issue after digesting Archinal’s report. “I think we need to look at starting to pave some of our gravel roads,” Archinal told the board, calling some of the 33 miles of unpaved roads in the township “impassable.” He said staff had fielded numerous calls in recent weeks with the freezethaw cycle of the weather. “The complaints we’re getting here ... is showing an increasing problem,” he added. The manager said the estimated $250,000-$300,000 budgeted for roads would barely touch any major road projects. According to a working list he shared with the board, he estimated it would cost $34.8 million to pave all of the township’s roads, although it is likely that only heavily traveled township roads would be considered for paving under any road improvement plan. Archinal said although maintaining the status quo is an option, eventually the quality of life in the community would be affected. The roads in Genoa Township fall under the management and authority of the Livingston County Road Commission, which also is underfunded and does not have extra money to add major road work to its list. The road commission considered a 1-mill road tax in 2004 but shelved the idea after the Livingston County Board of Commissioners said it would not consider asking voters for approval. Archinal said about half of the county’s townships have their own road millages, approved by voters to pay for improvements such as dust control. He said a one-half-mill tax would raise about $520,000 in Genoa. T IM ’ S TAX S E R V IC E 25 years Experience TAX PREPARATION & E-FlLE BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL CONSIDER QUALITY, CONSIDER KNOWLEDGE, CONSIDER YOUR PRICE WE HAVE THEM ALL! 887 GRAND OAKS DRIVE HOWELL (NEAR HOME DEPOT) (517) 548-2462 Supervisor Gary McCririe said the board needs to decide first “whether this township wants to be in the road millage business” and if not, whether the township would bond such projects or “pay as you go.” Then a list of critical arterial roads would have to be decided upon, he said. Archinal explained that the township is starting to face a financial crunch with declining state-shared revenues which have been reduced from $1.4 million to $1,069 million in the past year. A combination of the effect of Proposal A and the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment has decreased the township’s millage rate, causing revenue to be reduced $188,000 over the past five years, and $62,000 in the past year alone. Archinal said the township staff has held the line on costs, maintaining 14 full-time employees and not filling about 1.5 vacant jobs. He said the township also had kept health care costs down by not filling the open positions or replacing full-time workers- with part-timers and increasing insurance co-pays. Reach Casey Hans a t chans@iivingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810)844-2005. Synopsis of the Unapproved Minutes of the Green Oak Charter Township Regular Board Meeting January 4, 2006, Green Oak Charter Township The meeting was called to order by Supervisor St. Charles in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall at 7;(X) p.m. Present; Susan Daugherty, Rollin Green, George Kilpatrick, William Palmer, Michael Sedlak and Mark St. Charles (6). Absent: Frederick Seymour. Also Present: Tom Connelly, Attorney and Bruce Seglund, Attorney. The following motions were approved: Agenda - Consent Agenda - To adopt Resolution Number 01-2006 - To adopt Resolution Number 02-2006 - To move the request for financial support to Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program from the table - To set aside the request for financial support to Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program until all information has been provided - To adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Green Oak vs. DNR, the court case for which disclosure of information could impact the financial position of the township - To reconvene the regular board meeting - No Motions failed - Adjourn meeting at 8:21 p.m. A complete copy of the meeting minutes is available at Green Oak Charter Township. Michael H. 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Ramirez stresses that the Los 'Res Amigos in Livingston County and Jackson are not connected to the restaurant of the same name near Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor. The name confusion stems from the fact that the original eatery in Jackson was initidly a three-way partnership (the name means “the three friends”) before Ramirez bought out his two partners. One of his former partners opened the restaurant in Ann Arbor, but Ramirez says he has since bought the name, giving him exclusive rights to it. Ramirez boasts that his restaurants use only the finest Mexican ingredients and original recipes. “We make everything from scratch,” he says, right down to his eight varieties of salsa. The restaurant also has a cantina (bar), and serves three kinds of margaritas. The decor includes flashy sombreros and Aztec calendars. “We do the best we can at making it look like Mexico,” says Ramirez. Ramirez, a Mexican national, has about 15 employees, nearly all of them of Mexican heritage. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Bar manager Lee Perrine, left, and owner Arnulfo Ramirez at Los Tres Amigos, a new Mexican restaurant that opened this month in Genoa Township. Kathy Masson of Howell and her daughter, Theresa, could be seen having a relaxed conversation while enjoying their meals during a recent visit. Masson gives the restaurant high marks. “I think it’s very good,” Masson says. “I definitely would come back.” Los Tres Amigos has more than 100 menu items, with customer favorites being fajitas and chimichangas, Ramirez says. Ramirez, who is from the city of Tepic in the Mexican state of Nayarit, says owning his own restaurant “was always a dream of mine.” He came to the United States in 1991 and started as a dishwasher, moving his way up the ladder to cook, and then partowner of three restaurants in Kentucly before selling his interest and coming to Michigan. Ramirez typically works an 18- hour day, seven days a week. He now is looking for an area in southeast Michigan to open a fourth restaurant. The restaurant takes reservations Sunday through Thursday, but not Friday or Saturday, due to the high number of customers, Ramirez says. Address: 4184 E. Grand R ive r Ave., Genoa Township Phme: (517) 545-8340 Web: www.haciendalosamigos. com. Hours: 11 a.m.-lO p.m. Sunday- Thursday; 11 a .m .-ll p.m. Priday-Saturday. Beaner's o p e n s n ew sto r e The Howell area opened its first Beaner’s Gourmet Coffee outlet Monday, on Lawson Drive in Genoa Township. The business is located in a small shopping center in front of the Kohl’s department store on Grand River Avenue, east of Latson Road, near the 1-96 Lake Chemung exit. The manager of the new Beaner’s is Phil Raubinger, one of a group of owners comprising Fbur Bucks LLC. “I’m pleased to be a part of the Howell community and the growth it is experiencing,” Raubinger said. 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Sunday Noon-5p T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006 A9 Livingston County property sales Property sold recently throughout the county: Note: The information is gathered from county deed records by Transamerica intellitech ofCmcinnati. The listing inciudes the addresses and the reported sale price. Some addresses may be listed more than once because o f multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS BY THE NUMBERS City of Brighton 1221 Baywood Circle; $270,000 8262 Cross St; $500,000 602 Glenwyth Road; $188,000 915 Main St; $205,000 6132 Mountain Laurel Dr; $265,000 6221 Mountain Laurel Dr; $250,000 792 Oak Ridge Ct; $222,000 946 Ridge; $224,000 388 Woodlake Dr; $160,000 Brighton Township 3450 Beajo Dr; $1,650,000 2707 Cades Cove; $300,000 11587 Casa Loma; $394,000 12242 Della Dr; $318,000 8300 Grand River Road; $357,500 2602 Harvest Hill; $378,000 4398 Kensington Road; $300,000 9557 Kerrington Ct; $128,000 1839 Morgan Lake Ct; $175,000 10068 Ne^ound Gap; $305,000 1595 Paddock Estate Lane; $592,500 10475 Piedmont Dr; $505,000 2021 Ricks Ct; $365,000 5487 Split Rail Lane; $372,000 11113 Spruce Pointe Dr; $439,500 4505 Windberry Lane; $382,500 11333 Woodruff Lake Dr; $235,000 Cohoctah Township 770 Bareback lYail; $350,000 1347 Jones Road; $269,000 6216 Lake St; $131,000 Deerfieid Township 2950 Cohoctah Road, E; $360,000 9173 Indian Lakes Dr; $238,000 9525 Wiggins Road; $170,000 Fowlerville Village 135 Benjamin St; $109,500 705 Brower Road; $142,500 Genoa Township 5518 Arbor Bay Ct; $655,000 5603 Arbor Bay Ct; $850,000 7880 Claiborne Dr; $315,000 6611 Cortland Ave; $232,000 1757 Genoa Woods Cir; $231,000 4261 Hampton Ridge Blvd; $155,000 434 LiUy View Ct; $165,000 4964 Oak Bluff Ct; $345,000 5294 Richardson Road; $244,500 6031 Shadow Pines Ct; $425,000 401 Ventndr Lane; $184,500 7559 Woodwind Ct; $380,000 5783 Wyndam Lane; $148,000 Green Oak Township 10601 Cliffview Dr; $492,000 10769 Cliffview Dr; $125,000 10841 Cliffview Dr; $510,000 11165 Elmcrest Rd; $310,000 6738 Goldwin Dr; $274,000 11762 Kenton Dr; $67,000 6309 Kinyon Dr; $340,000 12170 Lime Kiln Dr; $78,000 11592 Mapledale Road; $149,000 12375 Nine Mile Road; $131,500 10174 Otter Dr; $361,000 11127 Powhatan Ct; $280,000 9251 Roger Scott; $396,000 8691 Saddlewood Dr; $80,000 11731 Shorecrest; $220,000 6336 Sidney St; $140,000 10056 Whitmore Bay Dr; $403,000 10200 Whitmore Bay Dr; $24,500 10200 Whitmore Bay Dr; $80,500 10200 Whitmore Bay Dr; $416,500 10219 Whitmore Bay Dr; $338,000 7405 Wisteria Way; $309,000 Hamburg Township 9274 Apple View Ct; $205,000 9160 Appleview Ct; $195,500 7001 Campbell Mills; $80,000 20288 Concord St; $58,000 4425 Cornwell Lane; $257,000 11211 Hall Road; $270,000 9246 Hamburg Road; $171,000 9309 Hamburg Road; $175,000 7839 Horseshoe Creek Ct; $185,000 7929 Howard St; $277,000 7929 Howard St; $277,000 8703 Lagoon Dr; $280,000 2531 Melvin Road; $160,000 6045 Nottin^am Pt; $665,000 4443 Shoreview Lane; $439,000 9924 Tioga Ct; $65,000 5860 Trail Side Lane; $131,000 Sober n ew le a d e r o f H om e Builders A ssociation Known as an advocate of affordable housing From New s s ta f f reports After 16 years as a builder and developer in Livingston County, longtime county resident Kyle Sober has been elected president of the Home Builders Association of Livingston County Sober, 47, who owns Sober Construction, serves on the Conway Township Board of Review and is a former Iosco Township clerk. Her company’s subdivisions include Pinegate near Fowlerville and Summerbrook in Handy Township, both of which offer affordable housing, something she strongly supports. She has been a member of Housing Growth & Opportunities, a Livingston County organization that promotes affordable housing opportunities. Other newly elected officers to the HBALC include Ted Richardson, first vice president. Benchmark Homes; John Noel, secretary, of Classic Window; and Darlene Lane, treasurer, LaSalle Bank. Incoming board members include Marie Karas, Republic Bank; Henri Barnett, Wmdow Concepts; Carole Demmerle. Title Source; Thom Rademacher, Keller Williams Realty; and Steve Belanger of Belanger Builders. The Home Builders Association has more than 450 members that include builders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers and service providers to the buiiding industry. Mid-Michigan Physicians, P.C. 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M\am THE LIVINGSTON COM M U N ITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006 Share your feature news at (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B3 L I V I N G S iSEW™-... RICK FITZGERALD The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Howell Bear becoming well traveled The “Traveling Teddy” bear of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Department is really starting to get around. The stuffed bear, which started traveling the globe with Howell-area residents last spring, is taking a bit of a break now. But he will be on the road again as soon as families start to make spring and summer travel plans. Howell Bear, as he also is called, was created last spring by Beth Schrader, enrichment coordinator at the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Department. She borrowed the idea from a recreation agency in the Lansing area that had success with a similar effort. The idea is to get people to take the bear on vacation, keep a journal along the way, and supplement the journal with photos of the bear in various locales. So far, Howell Bear has visited such varied locations as Michigan International Speedway, the Upper Peninsula community of Paradise, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas. Schrader says it is the young people who really get excited about taking the bear along on vacation. But it has not been all families. One young man took Howell Bear on a backpacking trip in West Virginia, where he got a chance to try a little rappelling. Really. There are photos to prove it. The Camelet family of Marion Township took Howell Bear on a visit to Michigan International Speedway. Based on the pictures I’ve seen, I would say Howell Bear had a great time with Gary and Tracy Camelet and their two children. He even had his picture taken with seven- time ARCA Series racing champion Frank Kimmel. Howell Bear did have a bit of an edge during his MIS visit. Gary Camelet is an ARCA Series driver, which made it easier to get an audience with the champ. lYace Camelet says she saw a flier about the Howell Bear program and talked to her daughters - 4-year-old Brianna and 7- year-old McKayla - about taking the bear on one of the family’s racing vacations - “Racing is all we do for vacation,” she says. Tracy Camelet says the girls really got excited when they realized the bear came his own little suitcase - with essentials such as suntan lotion, sunglasse s and toothpaste - as well as the journal for tracking his travels. “They thought it was pretty cool,” she says. Apparently so have lots of others. Howell Bear has been on a motorcycle trip “from Hell to Paradise” and, yes, he did wear a helmet. He took an extended trip of more than 5,000 miles with a family that visited several national parks in the western United States. SEE FITZGERALD, 85 RICK FITZGERALD,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell's Traveling Teddy has been taken on trips from coast to coast by area famiiies who check him out from the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Department. ELLA,THE LIVIN IMMUNITY NEWS Scranton Middle School eighth-grader Meghan Peters dressed up as a grape to promote the free fruits and vegetabies grant awarded to the school for the rest of the school year. Students Jessica Kurtz and Sydney Tuthiil enjoy a laugh with Peters while she enjoys a bowl of mandarin oranges. An apple a day, every day Scranton Middle School offers free fresh fruits, vegetables BY USA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o rte r After the reckless dietary abandon that often accompanies the holidays, students at Brighton’s Scranton Middle School have been welcomed back to school with a healthy alternative. Thanks to a grant that the school district’s Nutrition Director Pat Murdock applied for in the summer, Scranton students have their choice of fresh fruits and vegetables all day long every day until the end of the school year. And it’s all free. The program began Jan. 9. Brighton was the only school district in Livingston or Washtenaw counties to receive the grant. “Middle school kids need more prodding,” says Scranton Principal Henry Vecchione. “They’re the french-fries-and-pizza age group, and you want to teach them what’s nutritional. A lot of students are taking advantage of the fresh fruit and vegetables.” “I like being able to get oranges and apples every day, and today kiwi,” says eighth-grader Nels Helminen. “I love fruit and get it every morning at school now,” says Christine Swift, also an eighth-grader. “My parents won’t buy kiwis, and this is the only way I can get them.” The fruit-and-vegetable push begins as soon as students arrive at school. They can stop in the cafeteria for a healthy snack including a yogurt, granola and fruit parfait. At lunchtime, the fruit and vegetable carts offer choices that include vegetable mixes with cauliflower, carrots, radishes and tomatoes, cut up apples, papayas, mangoes, and prepackaged pineapple. Several students even dressed up in fruit costumes to promote the program on the school’s close-circuit television system. Lisa Sires, manager of Scranton’s kitchen, says the school gets deliveries of the fresh produce twice a week. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Wolfgang Crider reaches for a fruit parfait at Scranton Middle School's free fruit and vegetabie cart. “The students are trying different fruits and vegetables, they’re enjoying it, and they’re not being wastefrl,” she says. Eighth-grader Wolfgang Crider is particularly grateful for the free fruits and vegetables buffet. “I don’t eat breakfast, and I don’t have money for lunch today.” “This is cool,” says student Sarah Dzialowski. “I like the strawberries and watermelon.” Classroom teachers can ask for special orders during the day for their classes, and after-school groups also can request fruit and vegetable snacks. The school also has a recipe of the month contest for students. The winner of this month’s recipes, which feature apples as a main ingredient, will receive a mountain bike. “We applied for the grant because the value is outstanding,” says Murdock about the $71,000 that Scranton Middle School received. “We feel that middle school students are our biggest junk food eaters. Elementary school students get more parent guidance and high school students start to get their common sense back.” Murdock also is lining up guest speakers to talk to students about health and nutrition. She says she plans to reapply for the grant for both Scranton and Maltby, Brighton’s other middle school. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is put on by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Brighton school district is one of 25 in the state that is sharing the grant. Lisa Carotin can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews.com or a t (810) 844-2010. Livingston Reads no vel fe a tu re s c h a ra c te r w ith Asperger's County libraries choose The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R e p o rte r Livingston County libraries are once again coaxing people to come together by reading the same book. This year’s Livingston Reads book is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by British author Mark Haddon. The novel is geared mainly to readers 18 and older due to mature language. The 2006 program begins Wednesday and concludes May 31. Libraries in Brighton, Fowlerville, Howell, Pinckney and Hamburg and Hartland townships are participating. “People like to talk with each other about their favorite movies and music,” said Hope Siasoco, Pinckney Community Public Library director. “We want them to have the same experience with books. We hope this brings people from different backgrounds and walks of life together in a common conversation.” The main character in Hadden’s novel is Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old with a form of autism called Asperger Syndrome. He has a general understanding of the world around him, but takes everything at face value and does not understand emotion. His life changes when he finds his neighbor’s dead dog and decides, Iffse his hero Sherlock Holmes, to find out who killed the animal. The investigation takes Christopher out of his comfort zone, leads him to some very unexpected places and reveals some profound truths about his own fam- Uy. The libraries chose this book, Siasoco said, because it is a touching story with a deeper meaning. “It gives people a level of understanding about someone with a special need they don’t have,” she said. “We hope it’s an eye-opening experience that starts some good conversations among people.” Those having trouble getting into the book, or those who spend a lot of time commuting, may want to give the audio book a try. Jeff Woodman, its narrator, will visit the Howell Carnegie District Library at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 to help kick off this year’s program. Woodman, an actor who has appeared in numerous plays and television shows, will be sharing his talent for accents and dialects that are evident in his audio book narration. Besides offering their own special Livingston Reads events, including book discussions and programs on autism, the libraries are joining together for a scavenger hunt and will give a commemorative pin to everyone SEE READS, 85 A v is it from J eff Woodman highlights the Livingston Reads! program. B2 T H E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 0 6 C OMMU N I T Y S C R A P B O O K Singing soldiers COURTESY, RALPH LEROY The Lamplighter Barbershop Chorus spent much of December singing at businesses throughout the Brighton area. One of the group’s stops was helping out the Salvation Army Kettle donation effort in front of Michaels. Birthday painting Dylan Harvey celebrated Library recently. COURTESY, PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY his second birthday by painting sunshine at the Pinckney Community Public S u bm it y o u r c om m u n ity ph o to s 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: Please send highquality JPEG format files with a minimum 200 DPI resolution to news@livingstoncommunityn ews.com Storytime COURTESY CROMAINE LIBRARY Librarian Pat McCall leads storytime during a Jan. 10 preschool open house, which included representatives from seven area preschool programs. The gathering at the Cromaine Library in Hartland allowed parents to get information on the various programs with one visit to the library. More information about Cromaine Library and its services and programs can be found at www.cromaine.org. 'Cooking with Oil & Vinegar' COURTESY, PINCKNEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY "Cooking With Oil and Vinegar," the January Library After Hours program at the Pinckney Community Public Library, drew a good crowd. In honor of Valentine's Day, February's program will feature chocolate. 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Call us at (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 . = THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006 B3 COMMU N IT Y C A L E N D A R TODAY SENIOR CENTER DAY TRIP 7:30 a.m. Departure from VG's Grocery, 2300 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. MGM Grand Casino. Cost: $20. Details: (517) 545-0219. LEGO MANIA 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Grades K-8 bring your Lego creation on a piece of cardboard. Winners announced Sat. a.m. at 10 a.m. Registration required. Details: (810) 632.5200. HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12- week support group for women survivors o f sexual assault. Details: (517) 548-4228. Also Wednesdays a t 6 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. Aquatic Adventures of Ml, 2100 Grand River Annex, Suite 100, Brighton. Details: (866-600 DIVE or www.aquaticadventuresofmi. com. FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. Hamburg VFW Post 1224, 8891 Spicer Road, Hamburg Twp. Details: (517) 749-5580. FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE 7-9 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Dinner, dancing, live music. Call for ticket prices: (517) 545-1000. SATURDAY ) ^ PREGNANCY HELP LINE EVENT 9-11 a.m. Pregnancy Helpline office, 7743 W. Grand River Ave., Suite 101, Brighton (next to Waldecker). Information event with presentations, question and answer period and light breakfast. Details: (810) 494-5433. BLOOD DRIVE 10 a.m.-4p.m.MasonicTemple,210 Mann, Pinckney. Details: (517) 546- 0326. FEEDING OUR WINTER FRIENDS 10:30 a.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Share stories about our winged friends and make a bird feeder. Ages 4-7. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 229-6571 ext. 223. ICE FISHING FOR BEGINNERS 1-4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. ICE HARVESTING 1-3 p.m. Farm Learning Center of Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. Also Jan. 29, ONE STROKE PAINTING 6:00 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Learn one-stroke painting techniques. All material is provided for an $8 fee. Ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required. Details: (734) 878-3888. OPEN HOUSE 6 p.m. St. Mary Catholic School, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Teachers, staff and parents w ill be available to answer questions. Guests can tour the school. Details: (734) 878-5616. Also on Sun., Jan. 2 9 a t 10 a.m. and noon. DINNER THEATER 7-9 p.m. Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Murder Mystery Dinner featuring Murder-Mystery Players, Inc. Cost: $35. Details: (517) 545- 1000. THE PRINCESS BRIDE 7 p.m. Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater, Pathfinder School, 2130 E. M-36, Pinckney. Cost: $8 adults; $6 adults and seniors. Details: (517) 552-5289 or (734) 915-0107. Also on Jan. 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., Feb. 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. WINTER OWL WALK 7 p.m. Meet at the home of Lee Burton and Roberta Shaw-Reeves, 6277 Cowell Road, Hamburg Twp. 8:30 p.m. meeting continues at Brighton State Recreation Area. Sponsored by the Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club. Juice and cider provided, bring snacks to share. Members and non-members welcome. Details: (810) 231- 9045 or Lee.Burton@michigan.sierraclcub. org or www.michigan.sierraclub. org/crossroads. LATE NITE CATECHISM 7 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts (Brighton High School), 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. A comic play that takes its stabs at catechism class. Cost: $30. Details: (810) 299-4130 and press "0" or www.brightonareaschools. com and click on the Center for Performing Arts link. VEGAS NIGHT 7 p.m.-midnight. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Cost: $65 for Texas Hold 'Em only. Details: (734) 878-6902. SUNDAY SCRAPBOOKING 1-5 p.m. Pinckney Memorial Post No. 419, American Legion, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. A consultant will be in attendance, supplies will be available for purchase. Cost: $5. Details: (734) 878- 6633. STORIES IN THE SNOW 2 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. M O N ^ ~ i n LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 6- 7:30 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details: (810) 227-7100. Also Thursdays a t 10 a.m. DIVORCE CARE SEMINAR 7- 9 p.m. Peoples Church of Pinckney, 425 W. Unadilla St., Pinckney. Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Details: (734) 878-3407. BAND CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Pinckney High School, 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Livingston County High School Honors Band Concert. Details: (810) 225-5500. TUESDAY BAND CONCERT 7 p.m. Scranton Middle School, 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton. Scranton Middle School 6th. Grade Band Concert. Details: (810) 299-3700. WEDNESDAY 1 LIVINGSTON READS! Feb. 1 -May 31. Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time"by Mark Haddon. Details: (810) 632-5200. STORYTIME 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For children ages 3-5. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 231-1771. Also Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. GENIE'S BOOK CLUB 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Meetings are every first and third Wednesday o f the month. Details: (810)231-1771. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6- 8 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: (517) 548- 4228. Also Fridays at 9:30 a.m. LAKELANDS TRAIL MEETING 7- 9 p.m. Putnam Township Annex, 122 Howell St., Pinckney. Details: mjc@cnc-connect.com. CULTURAL PROGRAMMING 7:30-9 p.m. Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The Livingston Arts Council invites all interested individuals to a town hall arts and cultural programming meeting. Details: (517) 548-1487. THURSDAY 2 group. Details: (734) 878-3888. RELATIONSHIP CLASS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call for location. Offered by the On F.I.R.E., First In Relationship Education team of Pregnancy Helpline. Details: (810) 494-5433. PINCKNEY SCHOOL BOARD 7 p.m. Pathfinder Media Center, Pathfinder School, 2100 E. M-36, Pinckney. Details: (810) 225-5200. BAND CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Maltby Middle School, 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton. Maltby Middle School 6th. Grade Band Concert. Details: (810) 299-3600. TODAY PARENTING CLASS Feb. 4,2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Pre-registration required by Feb. 2. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. Helpful strategies to set limits, maintain positive relationships within your family, promote independence, build trust, and discipline your children effectively. Details: (248) 736-2258. GROUND HOG DAY CELEBRATION 8 a.m. Howell Conference and Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell. Opportunity to visit with Woody dose up. Free continental breakfast. Preregistration required. Details: (517) 546-0249. LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 10 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details: (810) 227- 7100. Also Mondays at 6 p.m. JUNIOR FRIENDS TEEN BOARD 4- 5:30 p.m. Cromaine Library,3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. Volunteer social/service and fundraising group that supports the Cromaine Library. For Hartland school district students in grades 9- 12. Details: (810)632-5200. STORY TIME 4:30-5:15 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. White as snow story time fun. Ages 5- 7. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 229-6571 ext. 223. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1041 Grand River Ave,, Howell.Topic: Chattel Mortgages - Use them to expand family knowledge. Speaker: George and Lois Winegar. Public invited. Details: (810) 227-7745. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 6:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Please come and Join the Friends WOMEN'S RETREAT 5:30 p.m. Hidden Springs Church, 5860 N. Latson Road, Howell. A twoday session entitled "Truly Free." Includes dinner Friday night and a continental breakfast and buffet lunch Saturday, Cost: $45. Details: (248) 887-8209 or (810) 229-5468. Retreat continues Feb. 4 a t 8 a.m. HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: (517) 548- 4228. Also Wednesdays at 6 p.m. FRIGHTENING FRIDAY STORIES 2-2:30 p.m. Screams Ice Cream in Hell, 4045 Patterson Lake Road, Putnam Township. Story time for children followed by free ice cream. Details: (734) 878-3888. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT 6 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive., Brighton. Bring something cushy to sit on. Popcorn provided. Sixth grade and up. Details: (810) 229-6571, ext. 213. SATURDAY VIABIL MEETING 9:30 a.m.-noon, Brighton Lion's Den, 465 W. Main Street, Brighton (behind Buon Gusto's). All persons with vision impairment are invited to attend this peer support group meeting. Details: (810) 231-1277. BASIC INTERNET 1-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For beginners who are comfortable with the basic mechanisms of using a computer, but little to no experience w ith using the Internet. Preregistration required. Details: (810) 231-1771. ICE FISHING FOR SCOUTS 1-4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Details: (810) 299-4140. ■ SUNDAY WINTER NATURE DETECTIVES 2 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: (248) 685-0603. SUPERBOWL PARTY 5 p.m. Pinckney American Legion Memorial Post No. 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Details: (734) 878-9522. NOTICE O F PU B L IC HE AR ING G REEN O A K C H AR TER TOW NSH IP P LAN N IN G COM M IS S IO N THURSDAY, FE BRUARY 2, 2 00 6 G R E EN O A K C H A R T E R TOW NSH IP H A L L 10001 S ILV E R L A K E ROAD BR IG HTO N , M l 481 16 6 :3 0 P.M. 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SCIENCE FAIR The Howell Carnegie District Library is hosting a Super Science Saturday on Feb. 4 .The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum will be setting up science experiment stations and training volunteers to run the stations.Volunteers will be helping kids with the experiments and explaining the science behind it. High school juniors or seniors and adult volunteers are needed for the event 10 a.m.-12;30 p.m. Details: (517) 546-0720, ext. 107 or email insinga@howelllibrary.org. FAITH CLASS St. George Special Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their Faith Formation Program for people living with a mental or physical disability.The five-week program will rOn Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Brighton, beginning Feb. 28. Details: (810) 229-6661, ext. 106, or e-mail dmosey@yahoo.com. FOOD DISTRIBUTION OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency) is looking for volunteers to help with food distribution for its Food Programs in Howell.The next distribution dates are Feb. 13,14 and 16,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: (517) 546-8500, or e-mail bJm@olhsa.org. DRIVER FOR SENIOR CENTER The Fowlerville Senior Center is looking for a volunteer in the Fowlerville area to pick up and drop off one of their members at the Senior Center one day a week in the morning. Details: (517) 223-3929 or e-mail or seniorsfvl@netzero.com. OFFICE HELP Work Skills Corp.in Brighton is looking for an office help volunteer. Details: (810) 227- 4868, ext. 127, or e-mail janetl@wskills.com. CREATE RESOURCE LIST The Key Development Center has a one-time volunteer opportunity to create a resource list. The center provides substance abuse education and treatment for the residents of Livingston County. Details: (810) 229-8192 or e-mail aking@tln.lib.mi.us. KENNEL CARE Last Chance Rescue is looking for volunteers to help with duties at the kennels in Cohoctah, such as walking the animals or cleaning the kennels. Details: (248) 318-5872 or e-mail stolat13@att.net. MORNING OFFICE ASSISTANCE The Women's Resource Center, 3471 E.Grand River,Howell,is looking for volunteers to assist with phone calls and data entry. Details: (517) 548-2200, or e-mail mtaylor@wrc-livingston.org. KIDS HELPING KIDS PROGRAM Gleaners of Livingston County is looking for volunteers for the Kids Helping Kids program to sort donated food or pack Kid Snack bags. Details: (866) 453- 2637, ext. 335 or e-mail livingston2@gcfb.org. RESALE STORE Habitat for Humanity of Livingston County needs volunteers in all aspects of the organization, especially in the new Resale Store on Grand River, 2 miles north of Brighton. Volunteers ages 18 or older who can give a dedicated block of time can heip. No heavy lifting is required. Details: (810) 220- 9986, ext. 13 or e-mail lchfhvolunteer@sbcglobal.net. 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. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@chartermi.net Do you have any ideas for good news stories? Call us at (810) 844-2000. = THE LIVINGSTON^ COMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Mam Street, Brighton <f!n ^ .. * * • J m w* m J ^ 1 1 1 V i s i t o u r o n s i t e C L l D A R A i X C l i ; W A K l i i l l O I J S l i ; ^ f o r e v e n m o r e ‘ * p h e n o m e n a l v a l u e s ! T H E B A Y D E S I G N S T O R E A N N U A L W I N T E R S A L E Up to 75% off store wide. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006 B5 Howell district library introduces wireless Internet access for free Another newer service allows patrons to download audiobooks BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f R e p o r te r Howell Carnegie District Library has launched a new wireless Internet service, available to anyone with a personal laptop and wireless card. “We’ve had a lot of requests for this, so we are responding to the needs,” said Jerilee Cook, the library’s head of reference. “I think it’s one of those things that will grow. We’ll start to see people using here and there more and more.” Also, Howell patrons can now access and download audiobooks online from home. The library officially laimched the wireless service to the public last week after several weeks of on-site testing. Library Board of Ti’ustees member Ed Repik did the “wire cutting” drrring a Jan. 18 ceremony and reception. During the ceremony, Repik also was honored for recently receiving the Michigan Library Association’s Thrstee of Merit Award and for being the impetus behind the library’s technology boom. “Ed is a true techie,” said Library Executive Director Kathleen Zaenger. “He’s been a key proponent for making sure technology gets into the library.” “I have been on a laptop for the last two hours ... and it works,” READS FROM B1 Program promotes literacy who reads this year’s book. Internet forums and a full calendar of events related to the program can be found at www.livingstonreads.org. Livingston Reads promotes literacy, the joy of reading and patronage of local libraries, but it also strives to encourage conversations between people of different backgrounds. “It’s a lofty goal, but one all the librarians here think is worth pursuing,” Siasoco said. Leanne Smith can be reached a t lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t (810) 844-2011. Livingston Reads Area libraries are hoping Livingston County adults will come together to read Mark Haddon's'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,"the book for this year's Livingston Reads program. Copies of the book are available at; ■ Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, (810) 229- 6571. ■ Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland Township, (810) 632- 5200. ■ Fowlerville District Library, 131 Mill St, (517) 223 9089. ■ Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, (810) 231- 1771. ■ Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., (517) 546-0720. ■ Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, (734) 878-3888. Activities Program participants can attend a variety of events and discussions related to the novel.To keep up as events are added or to find out more, call the libraries or visit www. livingstonreads.org. ■ Feb. 1: "Autism Awareness," 7-8:30 p.m., Brighton District Library. ■ Feb. 1: "Local Mini- Scavenger Hunt" Fowlerville District Library. ■ Feb. 1 : Bring a picture of your dog to hang on the bulletin board, Fowlerville District Library. ■ Feb. 9: "Get Talking With Jeff Woodman," 7 p.m., Howell Carnegie District Library. ■ Feb. 17: "Introduction to Message Boards," 2 p.m., Pinckney Community Public Library. ■ Feb. 2 1 : "Antique Gardens," 7:30-9 p.m., Howell Carnegie District Library. ■ March 16: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" book distussion, 7 p.m., Stonehouse Coffee Cafe, 9560 Chilson Commons Circle, Hamburg Township. ■ March 21: "A Century in the Making:The University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum," 7:30-9 p.m., Howell Carnegie District Library. ■ March 30: "Wise Dogs & Wise Owners" with Beth Duman, 6:30 p.m.; Pinckney Community Public Library. FITZGERALD f r o m b i Howell Bear is getting around He’s had his picture taken in front of one of those classic motel signs in Las Vegas. But there was not a lot of detail on that trip, apparently abiding by the motto of “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” He’s traveled mostly by car, but also has been on a couple of plane rides. Howell Bear was reserved for a trip to China, but that trip fell through. Appropriately enough he went camping in Indiana at - and I did not make this up - Yogi Bear Campground. He’s been to the chocolate capital of Hershey, Pa., and he’s experienced history during a trip to the Gettysburg battlefield. This little guy getting around so much that Schrader has posted maps of Michigan, the United States and the world on the Bennett Recreation Center wall to track his travels. If you’ve got room for one more in your vacation plans, give Schrader a call at (517) 546-6018 to reserve a week or a weekend. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached by e-mail a t rfitzgerald@livingstoncommunityne ws.com or by calling (8 10) 844-2004. t TOUCHDOWN COMING 3 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 4”* M Q O N A R C H U I L T S ■ ‘ZvHere ^a£rics anidd QOnuifts Came 100% Cotton Threads ~ Books ~ Notions ~ inks ~ Dyes ~ Speciality Art Paintsticks ~ Sewing Chairs by Ergonomic Professional Machine Quilting Major Manufactures such as: Bali, Hoffman, Benartex, Kings Road, Flannels, Moda 2100 Grand River Annex, Suite 200 • Brighton (810) 225-7005 H o u rs : M-W 10-6 * T h u r s . 1 0 -8 • F ri. 10-6 • S a t. 10-5 Repik told the crowd. The wireless service is free to anyone entering the library building and the service should work seamlessly around the building and grounds, with the exception of a few spots in the building. Cook said. The library spent $5,300 plus staff time to implement the new service, Zaenger said. Users shoifid bring a charged battery and should never leave their computers unattended while on the library properly. Library officials also warn that they are not responsible for problems encountered using the service, including loss of data or e-mail, transmitted viruses or other things encountered due to the nature of a wireless cormection. Cook stressed that the speed of the system will depend on the number of users accessing the network at any given time, as well as how close users are to the library’s access port. The wireless system allows unfiltered Internet access and Zaenger said they expect parents to be aware if their chilch'en bring laptops to the library for personfd use. Cook also noted that any wireless network is not secure and that users should take caution in transmitting any personal information. “It is not a secure networt and they are in a public place,” she stressed. Students as well as area businesspeople are expected to be the biggest users of the service, Zaenger added. “Certainly, we think it will bring more people in.” Cook said she hopes it encourages visitors to browse the library’s book collections and make use of other library services. “I think one thing buildb on another,” she said. Howell library officials also took the opportunity last week to introduce patrons to a newer service, downloadable audiobooks which was introduced in the fall. With the ^ tem , library patrons can log on to the netlibrary.org Web site fixim home using their library membership number and create a password. They ^ be able to listen to excerpts and download finm among 1,000 book titles on audio to their home computers; books can be transferred and . listened to on portable music players, hand-held media devices and even on some cellphones. The license for each title is good for up to three weeks, but titles can be renewed online for an additional 21 days. “Titles include everything from the Bible to language instruction, fiction and non-fiction titles,” Cook added. “There are 30 new ones added every month.” Also new at the library are two computer stations available for downloading information onto flash drives, or thumb drives and burning CDs. Users must have their own drives for this service. Get information abo u t library services a t www.howelllibrary.org or call (517) 546-0720. S F O T U G H y ^ O N B R I G H T O N ^ Wedd in g In v ita tio n s • Shower In v ita tio n s • Wedding Programs • Save The Date Cards • Much More! 11 8 E. Grand River Ave.,Brighton, M l 4 8 1 1 6 (810) 2 2 9 -4 1 5 0 # C o n n e c t i n g B u s i n e s s e s s ,r i c « k OF CD’ to create a better business environment in Livingston and Washtenaw Co u n ti^ . 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After a few ibuprofen, the rest of the day I’ll act as if I’m walking on ice, moving slowly and cautiously to avoid another episode. This story isn’t to invoke pity the next time you see me. It’s a warning, a reminder to all those young athletes out there to be careftll when dealing with an injury. Someday, you too will become old - OK, I’m not old, but older - and your body surely won’t let you forget your glory days. Mine hasn’t. I’m as guilty as any sportswriter or coach, praising athletes who overcome injuries or play through pain. Recently, I wrote a story about Brighton’s star basketb^ player Rob Boss, who came back months earlier than expected from a punctured artery suffered during soccer season. Before that I featured Boss’ soccer teammate, Kelly O’Brien. Doctors told O’Brien to avoid headers after a major neck injury. He ignored the advice and scored the biggest goal of Brighton’s season on a header with one second left in a 2-1 playoff win over East Kentwood. “I’m sure it will hurt in 30 years,” O’Brien told me. It’s the culture of today’s sport. You’ve got to be tougher, stronger, more resilient, more determined than your opponent. But at what cost? That’s the question parents, athletes and coaches have to ask before athletes compete with a cast on or dismiss doctors orders to come back to practice. My problems began in eighth grade. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the first week into basketball practice after a long football season. My coach rolled a ball down the floor to chase, pick up and go in for a lay-up. I didn’t make it to half court before crumbling to the floor. I remember how embarrassed I was to be crjdng in front of my fiiends, but that’s how painful it was. Days later, doctors told me I’d fractured two vertebrae in my lower back. They put me into a plastic back brace - it ran from my upper chest to below my hips - for more than six months. No sports. No gym glass. Just limited exercise. Of course, I didn’t listen. What kid can stay cooped up that long? Several months in, I began playing basketball with friends. Bad idea, I realize now. I was smart enough to quit football my freshman year because the pain lingered, but I did play two more years later in high school. I wonder now could all those hard collisions be the reason I’m struggling today, wearing a heating pad all day and cringing when I get on the floor to play with my Mds? It’s a haunting feeling of guilt. I’m doing everything I can to strengthen my back. I’m seeing a specialist at the University of Michigan and visiting a chiropractor once a week. But in the back of my mind, I wonder what the pain will be when I’m 53 years old, two decades from now. It would have been nice if I thought that way 20 years ago. It’s a frame of mind that all young athletes should consider: Is that extra season really worth all that pain down the road? Sometimes I really wonder. Jason D eegan can be reached a t jdeegan@Hvingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2012. Remembering his roots Howell coach squares off against mentor FILE:JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS First-year Howell boys basketball coach Josh Tropea, seen here at practice, and South Lyon coach Daren Clayton have a special relationship. BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Howell boys basketball coach Josh Tropea and South Lyon coach Daren Clayton go way back. When Clayton was a senior at South Lyon High School in the 1980s, he was the assistant coach of Tropea’s middle school team. Tropea remembers every one of his teammates wanted Clayton, not their head coach, to teach them the drills. “He was a big, intimidating senior,” TVopea recalled of Clayton. “He could make layups with both hands and grab the rim. We were so amazed by that.” Tropea, in his first year at Howell, still looks up to Clayton. Their unique relationship adds some intrigue to tonight’s 7:30 p.m. game between the Highlanders and Lions in Howell. Both teams are trying to stay afloat in the jumbled Kensington 'Valley Conference standings. “He’s probably, next to my wife, one of my biggest fans as far as being a coach,” Tropea said. “He’s extremely supportive. When I got the job, he called within the week and congratulated me. He is kind of a mentor in the league. Whenever I have questions, I call him.” Even though it might adversely affect his program someday, Clayton has helped Tropea develop a more organized feeder program in Howell. “He’s a fired up and motivated kid,” Clayton said. “Those SEE TROPEA, C2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELU,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Pinckney senior heavyweight Cody Bartrum wrestles with coach Don Welch during a recent practice. Welch has earned the respect of his athletes by working out with them regularly. D e t e c t iv e f in d s c lu e s t o s u c c e s s Third wrestling coach in three years builds enthusiasm at Pinckney BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Don Welch stands at the top of a set of stairs at Pinckney Community High School. A small parade of Pirate wrestlers runs the steps around him, up and down, up and down. The rest of his wrestlers - roughly half of a team of 35 - are out sick, a common problem in the middle of winter for wrestlers, who work out together in such close quarters. In previous years, it would have been easy to mistake this small band of Pirates for the entire team. Last year, the Pirates finished the season with eight guys, but Welch has found a new pulse in a struggling program. “There’s a big difference in the amount of people who want to be here,” said senior David McAuliffe. “Everybody wants to be at practice.” Welch, 38, is Pinckney’s third coach in three years. He vows to bring some stability to the program, even with a separate full-time job that demands a good chunk of his time. Welch, who moved to the Pinckney area last year, is a detective with the youth bureau of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department. He has no prior head coaching expe- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS First-year Pinckney Community High School wrestling coach Don Welch addresses his team during a recent practice. Welch, the Pirates' third coach In three years. Is trying to bring some stability to the program. rience - he was an assistant at Novi for seven years - but because of his job, he knows how to relate to teenagers. “It’s good to have a coach that cares,” Pinckney senior Bobby Chipelewski said. “We had problems last year. He’s turned it around.” The Pirates already have seen better results. They placed third as a team with just eight healthy wrestlers at a Jan. 14 tournament at Lakeland. They were 4-9 in dual meets heading into this week. “I like the way we are progressing,” Welch said. “ ... We are a program that is growing together. We will take our lumps this year, but we will find some success, too. We’re staying positive.” When Welch found out the Pirates didn’t have a coach last summer, he petitioned his bosses at work for approval to apply for the job. He misses some practices while working on cases involving juvenile crimes, but he also pours plenty of energy into his Pirates. Welch said there is one distinct similarity between cops and coaches - he must act as a role model at all times. “One thing about working with the Sheriff’s Department, you are in public (a lot). You want to be a positive role model,” Welch said. “You don’t want to tarnish the badge you wear. You want to bring a positive image to the Mds (in both jobs).” Welch said his transition into Pinckney has been made easier by his assistant coaches, Ron Rau, Allen McNeil and Scott Mills. Welch has earned the respect of his athletes by practicing what he preaches. He sometimes runs with them, and he’s not afraid to wrestle them. “He rolls around with us more than our past coaches,” ChipelewsM said. “That helps. He has enough knowledge to help everybody. He has different ways to teach people.” Special coach shows her versatility Kathy Ives, a Special Olympics coach, teaches snowshoeing, swimming, bocce ball BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Kathy Ives puts her physical education degree from Grand Valley State University to good use these days in the Special Olympics. When Area 27, which includes Livingston County, has needed coaches for sports that few people know how to teach, Ives has stepped in to fill the void. The Marion Township resident coaches bocce ball, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, cross country sMing and snowshoeing. The Area 27 contingent of athletes and coaches, including Ives, will attend the Special Olympics Michigan 2006 State Winter Games Feb. 1-3 at the Grand Traverse Resort Acme, Howe Ice Arena in Traverse City and Schuss Village in Bellaire. It’s a trip Ives says she looks forward to each year. She’s done it more than a dozen straight years, so long she can’t remember when she started. “The v/inter games are more laid back (than the summer games),” says Ives, who is an area supervisor with Michigan Community Services, which runs the Briarwood group home in in SEE IVES, C2 Kathy Ives, left, a long-time coach with Area 27 Special Olympics, poses with athlete Anne Sechrlst at a recent snowshoe practice. C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 , 2 0 0 6 TROPEA FROM C l Tropea will feerbutterflies' are his hallmarks. I think he’ll do a great job at Howell.” The Highlanders, after a one-win season, have surprised some with their solid 5-5 record. Clayton’s Lions have been inconsistent, but are still a threat, even with a 2-9 record. Tropea, who played with both of Clayton’s brothers, Bronson and Justin, at South Lyon High, said it won’t be tough to coach against Clayton and his alma mater tonight. That will change when he visits his old gym on Feb. 28 for the rematch. “I will have a few extra butterflies,” he admitted. “I want to be here (coaching at Howell), but there will be a lot of people there to see me coach, a lot of family and friends I grew up with.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan&ivingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810)844-2012. Local athletes seek Scholar-Athlete award A number of local athletes are among the 2,145 finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete award. A total of 32 winners, picked this spring, will win a $1,000 scholarship for college. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 and be a varsity letter-winner in one sport. Here are the local nominees: Brighton: Lisa Kaulfersch, Kayla LaFata, Cameron Lee Mueller. Howell: Caitlin Grabijas, Stephanie O’Callaghan, Victoria Woodard. Pinckney: Jason Green. South Lyon: Katherine Berry, Kristin Crider, Erika Schwarzkopt, Amy Topolewski, Ellen West. Whitmore Lake: Allen Buckner, Rachel Compton, Angela Dally, Charles Alan Harteg II. Fowlerville: Rachael Heilner, Amanda Heinrich, Brett Kennedy, Timothy Kunde, Lauren McCarthy, Justine Zachos. Hartland: Nicholas Anurak, Kerry Dyer, Brendan Fons, Micah Johnson, Angela Perkins, Ryan Sawyer, Samantha Smerika, Lee William Wright. Copeland honored by coaches association Fowlerville’s Ken Copeland was one of the 22 varsity assistant football coaches honored by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association as an “assistant coach of the year.” Copeland, who works with Fowlerville’s offensive and defensive lines, has been working with Fowlerville varsity coach Jack Wallace, who nominated him, for more than 12 years. “He works very hard,” Wallace said. “He’s very committed to the program.” RUNNING C A L E N D A R RUNNING EVENTS ■ Feb. 11, First annual Winter Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High School at the corner of 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: 1 -mile fun run, 5K run/walk. Website: www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $18-23. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ Feb. 18, Frost yer Fanny II Wild & Wacky Winter Trail Run, Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Jim (419) 829-2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. ■ Feb. 19, Infiterra Winter Trail Run, Silver Lake beach parking lot in the Pinckney Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Zac (810) 569-1026, zac@infiterrasports.com, www.infiterrasports.com. ■ March 5, Infiterra Winter Trail Run, Island Lake Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Zac (810) 569-1026, zac@infiterrasports.com, www.infiterrasports.com. ■ March 25, Interact 5k Run/Walk, Howell High School campus, Howell, Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $ 15-$20. Contact: Peter Bowen (517) 546-2439, bowen.swann@sbcglobal.net. ■ April 1, No Frills All Thrills 5K Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, Website: www.brightonarearoadstriders. org. Start time: 11 a.m. Cost: $16-20. Contact: Paul Harkins, (517) 672-1518, harkins@bus.msu.edu. ■ Ap ril 22, FAB 5K, Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1 /2 - and 1- mile fun runs, 5K trail run. Website: www.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 15- 20. Contact: Denise Tefft, (517) 223-3098, cdtefft@cac.net. ■ April 22, 2006 EnviRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2- mile walk. Website: www.sierraclub.org/community /oakland/run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $18-$25. Contact: Leigh Fifelski (248) 435-5277, leigh.fifelski@sierraclub.org. ■ April 2 9 ,5-mile Road Ends Trail Run/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $19-25. Contact: Susan Smith (734) 929- 9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ April 30, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $25-40. Contact: Susan Smith, (734) 929-9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ May 29, Memorial Day 5K Run/3K Walk, Hartland. Website: scnc.hartland.k12.mi.us/~athleti c/communityevents/memoriair un/memorialrunindex.htm or www.signmeup.com. Start time: 8:15 a.m. Cost: $18-$22. Contact: Dennis Tierney (810) 632-6608, tierneydennis@aol.com or Rob Buti (734) 451-2444 or rjb0017@aol.com. ■ June 11, Ann Arbor Triathlon/Duathlon, Halfmoon Lake Beach in the Pinckney Recreation Area. Length:Tri: 1 /2-mile swim, 14-mile ride, 5- mile run. Du: 2-mile run, 14-mile run, 5-mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $55-75. Contact: Jim (419) 829-2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. ■ June 2 5 , Michigan Challenge 5k Chase, Howell High School campus, Howell. www.michiganchallenge.com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $15- $20. Contact: Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, (517) 546-3920, mtokan@howell.org. ■ June 25, Torn Shirt Trail Bikesport Triathlon/Duathlon, Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton. Length:Tri: 1/2-mile swim, 15-mile ride, 6-mile run. Du: 2-mile run, 15-mlle ride, 6- mile run. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $69-$79. Contact: Jim (419) 829- 2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors.com. RUNNING CLUBS ■ Brighton Area Road Striders - BARS meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the entrance to the Brighton High School fieldhouse. For more information, visit www.brightonarearoadstriders.org. ■ Pinckney running club - Pinckney cross country coach Tom Carney launched a Sunday morning running group, scheduled to meet at 8 a.m. each Sunday year-round at the Stone House Cafe in the Chilson Commons complex in Lakeland. Runners can go for 6- 10 miles on surrounding trails and meet afterward. For information, contact Carney at (810) 623-0442 or tcarney@pcs.k12.mi.us. HIKING EVENTS ■ Sunday, Brighton State Recreation Area Hike, Length 5- and 7-mile loops (level 4). Details: Meet at noon behind the Marathon Station on the southeast corner 12 Mile at Telegraph Road or at 1 p.m. at the trailhead inside the park. Hike will feature moderate-tobrisk pace with challenging hills. Optional eating at the Yum Yum Tree in Brighton afterward. Contact: Al Trudeau (586) 751- 4284, Avtrudeau@aol.com. ■ Feb. 26, Kensington Metropark Nature Center Hike, Length: 5 miles (level 3). Details: Meet at noon in the parking lot of the Tel-12 Mall behind a Marathon Station on the southeast corner of Telegraph Road and 12 Mile Road or at 1 p. m. at the Nature Center. Optional eating at Mr. Leona's on Wixom Road afterward. Contact: Al Trudeau (586) 751 4284, Avtrudeau@aol.com. IVES FR OM C l Special Olympics coach helps athletes realize their potential Marion Township. “There are fewer athletes. It’s not so rushed. You can go to more events (to watch). Grand 'Traverse Resort is a beautiful place to stay.” For her dedication to Special Olympics since 1982, Ives was named Michigan’s coach of the year in 2002. “Seeing the athletes achieve their highest level, that’s what I love,” Ives says. “We have been working with one basketball player for eight years on learning to dribble. He tries really hard each week. He gets better every time he tries.” Area 27 director Anne Rogers says the athletes “respect” Ives as a good coach. “She is demanding in a good way, pushing the athletes to be their best,” Rogers says. “A lot of coaches don’t do that, especially in Special Olympics.” Special Olympian Anne Sechrist, a 27-year-old from Brighton, says Ives makes snowshoeing fun. “She pushes us so hard. She’s a good motivator,” Sechrist says. “She just says to keep on going and work really hard. Don’t stop. She tells us not to stop until we get through the finish line.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan@llvingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2012. Special Olympics ■ What: Special Olympics Michigan 2006 State Winter Games ■ When: Feb. 1-3 ■ Where: The Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Howe Ice Arena in Traverse City and Schuss Village in Bellaire ■ Who: Roughly 1,000 athletes and 700 volunteers from across the state will participate. ■ Area 27 athletes and coaches attending: Snowshoeing (coach Kathy Ives): Brad Beurmann, Mallori Butler, Molly Hincka, Dan Lybrink, Scott McLeod, Bill Prince, Anne Sechrist, Dave Shoberg. Cross country skiing (Ives): Doug McLaughlan, Denise Taylor. Snowboarding (coach Charles Packard): Bonnie Cameron. Figure Skating (coach Lindsey Packer): Kimberli Crotty, Rebecca Hammond. Downhill skiing (coach Pat Lumley):Cam Dean, Derek Howes, Gabby Lumley, Kelly Marshall, Jacquelyn Mason, Jody Miller, Andrea Pruneau. R E C R EA T ION C A L E N D A R SELCRA (810) 299-4140 ■ Co-ed basketball leagues - Players in grades 3-4 can play in a 6-week instructional league. Children will participate in a half-hour practice and half-hour scrimmage each Sunday between 12:30-6:30 p.m. Deadline to register is Feb. 1. ■ Boys basketball league - Boys in grades 7-8 will play an 8-game schedule weeknights and Saturdays from March 4- April 8. Practices begin Feb. 13. The deadline to register is Feb. 1. ■ Adult basketball - A 10- game schedule will run from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays starting March 6.Teams must pay a $250 team fee, due Feb. 10, and a $40-$80 fee per player, due Feb. 20. ■ Adult softball - A 10-game schedule,followed by a tournament, will begin May 8. Leagues available: Men's on Thursdays, Women's on Wednesdays, Co-eds on Tuesdays and Fridays.Teams must pay a $250 team fee, due April 12, and a $40-$80 fee per player, due May 1. ■ 5 on 5 on 5 corporate challenge softball - Teams will play a 10-game schedule from June 11 -Aug. on Sundays after 1 p.m.Teams must pay a $100 team fee, due May 17, and a $40-$80 fee per player, due May 31. Rules include: 5 people from Team 1 at bat, 5 people from Team 2 in the infield and pitching and 5 people from Team 3 in the outfield and playing catcher.Teams earn points based on runs scored. ■ Adult flag football - An 8- week season will run Sundays starting at 1 p.m. from April 23- June 18.Teams must pay a $200 team fee, due April 5, and a $32- $72 fee per player, due April 12. ■ Senior softball - A new 55- and-up softball League hopes to launch. A meeting, held on April M a tt Kanelos ■ School: Brighton High ■ Sport: Swimming ■ Top sports moment: Dropping major times while | swimming sprint freestyle events at Matt Kanelos the River Rat Relays as a sophomore. ■ Hobbies: Playing guitar, skateboarding. ■ Favorite Subject: Science. ■ School Involvement: Varsity Club, Spanish Club, DECA marketing club as a junior. ■ Athlete I admire: Olympic champion Michael Phelps. ■ Academics: 3.8 GPA ■ Future: He will attend the University of Michigan and plans to study pre-medicine. www.waldeckerauto.com 5 at the Brighton Senior Center, will gauge the interest and help set rules and schedule at the Brighton Senior Center. RSVP to Cheryl at (810) 299-4140 or cmudd@selcra.com. HOWELL AREA PARKS AND RECREATION (517) 546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhowell.org ■ Drop-in basketball - The drop-in sessions run from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday nights all winter at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost is $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. ■ Drop-in volleyball - Adults ages 18 and older can play at Three Fires Middle School from 7:30-9:30 p.m.Tuesdays through the winter. Cost is $2. ■ Girls travel volleyball - Players in grades 4-8 can register now until Feb. 20 for an 8-game season beginning April 7.The cost is $60-$120. ■ NFL flag football - Players ages 6-14 will receive an offical NFL replica jersey in a noncontact league that begins April 3.The cost is $60-$ 120. Registration ends March 17. ■ Horseback riding lessons - For beginners 8-and-up,two six-class sessions will be held indoors from Feb. 10-March 17 at 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays or 2:30- 4 p.m. Saturdays.The cost is $150. ■ Pom basics - Elementary students can learn pom from the Howell junior-varsity team from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4 and middle-schoolers from 9 a.m.- noon March 11 at the Barnard Community Center.The cost is $20. ■ Introduction to tennis - Children grades 2-5 can learn tennis skills with six classes from Feb. 9-March 16 at 4:30-5:30 p.m.Thursday nights at the Bennett Recreation Center.The cost is $60. ■ Karate classes - Five different classes of karate, with 8 sessions apiece, wili run all winter long. Call for details.The costs are $29-$58. ■ Rollerama II classes - Classes teaching all ages to skate, rollerblade and play roller hockey run all winter long.The costs are $28-$ 130. Call for details. ■ Coaches clinic - A free clinic from 10 a.m.-noon April 8 will teach parents how to teach soccer skills. ■ Kiddie kickball - Ages 3-4 can learn the game for six Saturday sessions from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. May 6-June 10 at the Bennett Recreation Center.The cost is $30. ■ Soccer programs - Registration for young players any grade runs until March 31. The cost is $40. Kicking it up spring soccer, for grades 1-5, and extreme teen soccer, for grades 7-8, both start in mid-April. ■ Extreme dodgeball - Middle-school players can register as a team or individuals. The leagues run Thursday nights from March 9-April 13.The cost is $25. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION (810) 225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Families can come use the pool, track, gym and weight-room equipment at the Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the winter. The cost is $2.50 per person. ■ Adult dodgeball - Open dodgeball runs 7-9 p.m.Tuesday at the Community Complex at Pathfinder.The cost is $3. ■ Swimming - The Pinckney Community Pool has many programs, including early bird swim from 6-7:15 a.m. Monday- Friday; masters lap-workouts will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays; on-going youth classes and age-group competitions with the Pinckney Swim Team (PAC). ■ Over-40 strength training - Run by Roberta Little, this class runs from 5-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in the Community Complex weight room at Pathfinder.The cost is $60 for six weeks. ■ Volleyball - The co-ed vollyeball league runs Monday nights until March 13 at Navigator.The cost is $25. ■ Karate - The art of Sanchin- Ryu is taught from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday until March 15.The cost is $40/person, $80/family. ■ Boxing - The fundamentals of boxing will be taught 7-7:40 p.m. Mondays for five weeks beinning Feb. 6.The cost is $59. ■ Saturday gym club - Children can play dodgeball, basketball, volleyball and other gym games for four weeks with Holly Purdy. Ages 3-4 will be 10- 10:45 a.m. Saturday and 11- 11:45 a.m. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT (517) 223-6481 ■ In-house soccer - Registration for players ages 4 to 3rd grade runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10. Practices begin March 25 and ends May 27. The cost is $50-$75. ■ Travel soccer - Registration for players grades 3-12 runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10. Practices begin March 25 and ends mid- June. The cost is $90-$135. ■ In-house baseball/softball - Registration for players ages 4 to 8 will run Feb. 27-March iO. The season begins in late May and ends in July.The cost is $65- $97.50. ■ Travel baseball/softball - Registration for players ages 4 to 14 will run Feb. 27-March 10.The season begins in April and ends in July.The cost is $65-$187.50. H o n d a D EA L IN ’ DAYS N EW '0 5 VTX 1300 RETRO M S R P ^9,599 D E A L IN ' D A Y P R IC E .. . 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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. 0% D O W N . IT’ S T R U E . S p e c ia l fin a n c e p a ck a g e features:** l ) $ 1 ,2 0 0 m o v e s y o u in 2) 5.38% in te r e s t, 5 -y e a r fix ed 3) Monthly p a ym en t a s low a s $8 0 0 D E X T E R I 2 From the $170s Thorton Farms • S in g le F am ily Home s • 1 ,3 8 5 -2 ,7 0 5 S q .ft. " C om m u n ity clubho use and pool S o u t h s id e o f J a c k s o n R d , w e s t o f P a r k e r R d (e x it 167 o f f 1-94) • Easy access to US -2 3 an d 1-94 • Close to An n A rb o r 866-357-0243 — H A R T L A N D I 4 From the $ 1 6 0 s The Woodiands of Chatterton Village • Attached Townhomes • 1,331-1,556 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity clubhouse and pool • Easy access to 1-275 • 3 decorated models to tour 866-3S7-0237 B e c k Rd, south o f G ed de s R d F O W L E R V I L L 6 I 3 From the $ 1 4 0 s Red Cedar Crossing • Single Family n omes • 1,385-2,705 S q .ft. • F ow lerv ille Schools • 3 decorated models to tour 866-3S7-0242 Van Bu ren Rd, w est o f Fowlerville R d (e x it 129 o ff 1-96) From the $ 2 6 4 s Autumn Woods • Single Family Homes • 2,050-2,800 Sq. ft. • Comm u n ity sidewalks and wo o d ed sites • Hartland Schools 866-3S7-0244 By Appointment Only H ig h la n d R d (M-59), west o f U S-2 3 (exit 671 From the mid $ 2 0 0 s • Now Open The Woods of Forest Ridge • Single Family Homes • 2,384-3,206 S q .ft. • Howell Schools • Close to shopping, dining and expressways 868-769-2898 West sid e o fL a t so n Rd, sou th o f M-59 (exit 141 o ff 1-96} P U R C H A S E N OW A N D G E T $ 5 , 0 0 0 TO $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 TOWARDS ANY (OR ALL) OF THE FOLLOWING:* • Purchase price • Best Buy gift card Closing costs • Gas card Home must sell and close by 3/30/06. Restrictions i ipply. See sales manager fo r details. This is not a commitment to lend. Based on $158,000 sales price. Monthly payment is based on a first mortgage fo r 80% of the price on a 5-year fixed rate mortgage at 5.375% (APR 5.563%) w ith interest only payments, and a second mortgage fo r 20% o f the price on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage (with a 15-year balloon) at 8.625%, (APR 8.687%). Interest rates can vary based on credit score, down payment, and qualifying ratios and are subject to change at any tim e w ith o u t p rio r notice. Payment does not Include monthly escrow fo r property taxes and homeowner's insurance. Projected cash required to close is projected based on utilizing part of the monthly incentive to pay closing costs and pre-pald items. Model or Showcase homes may require additional funds to close based on property tax pro-rations at closing. See yo u r CTX Loan Officer fo r details. S*: From the $ 1 5 0 s The Enclave at Meadowbrook • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 S q .ft. • Comm u n ity sioewaixs and to t lot • Easy access to US -2 3 and 1-94 886-231-1326 A rko na R d between Platt and Carpenter (e x it 27 o ff U S-23) From the $ 1 8 0 s Meadowbrook • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,384 S q .ft. . C om m u n ity sidewalks and tot lot • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 • M ila n Schools • Decorated model to to u r 866-367-0240 A rko n e R d between Platt a n d Carpenter (e x it 27 o ff U S-23) P I T T S F I E L D T W P . I a From the $ 1 7 0 s Blue Heron Pointe • Attached T ow nhome s • 1,418-1,450 S q .ft. • Access to US-12 • An n Arb o r school district 866-3S7-0191 So u th o f Michigan A v e (U S - 12), ea st s id e o f Platt R d (exit 34 o ff U S-23) SUPERIOR TWP. I 9 From the $200s Brookside • Single Family Homes • 1,615-2,384 S q .ft. • Children's playg ro u n d and sidewalks . Close to Ann A rb o r and Canton • N ew ly decorated model to to u r 868-367-0241 G ed de s R d between Harris a n d Pro sp ect From the $ 2 0 5 s Aspen Ridge Square • Single Fam ily Home s • 1,619-2,380 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity pooi house, pooi and sidewalk s • Access to U S -2 3 and 1-94, close to An n A rb o r 866-356-6163 So u th e a st co rn e r o f M o n g e r and Textile R d (exit 34 o ff U S -2 3 o r 181A o ff 1-94) tm u m s s s s s i From the $ 2 1 0 s Aspen Ridge Village • C o n d om in ium Homes • 1,522-1,997 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity pool house, pool and sidewalks • Close to A n n A rb o r and Canton • 2 decorated m o d e ls to to u r 866-356-8164 So u th e a st co rn e r o f M u n g e r and Textile R d (exit 34 o ff U S -2 3 o r 181A o ff 1-94) c e n t e x h o m e s .c o m /d e t r o it Sales office open: Monday 11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Brokers always welcome. c2195436 C4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , J A N U A R Y 2 7 ,2 0 0 6 Commercial, In d u s tria l an d Retail - Sale Liquor & c-store for sale. Average $900K last 3 yrs. Owner financing available. Call 973-879-9040 for info Pizzeria Dine in, carry out, Whitmore Lake, 734-417-7376. PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS Standard & custom sizes. Workshops, barns, arenas. Competitive prices. Exceptional quality. Arbor Building Company. ® 734-996-2600. Self Storage Portfolio for sale. Jackson 8 Lansing, good cashflow, high OCCP, great locations, upside. Perfect for owner, investor or 1031. Principals only. Broker, MJ Partners, Ml co-op Broker, SVI Properties 248-790-5552 sviproperties@yahoo.com CASH NOW! I BUY HOUSES. Call 1-517-403-2987 for cash. $$$ $$$ FAMILY NEEDS HOME. 3 + bdrm, 2 bath. Will take over payments. Please Call Connie 517-448-4663. I O ffice I Space - Sale Downtown office for sale with parking at 401 N. Main. 1415 square feet. $399,000. Call 1734) 668-4040 or see vAww.vintagefs.com/401 FOR SALE, 12,000 sf office building -I- 6000 sf basement, ask $750K. Hurry, wont last! V.f.P. 248-569-9091. HOME WONT SELL? WE BUY HOUSES Any condition. 734-604-7203. In ve s tm e n t, a n d in com e P ro p e rty - Sale Ann Arbor Duplex - Built '04. 3 bdrm, 2Vz bath, fireplace, ceramic, 1 car. Leased to 9/ 06. $379K. 734-945-3603. BELLEVILLE LAKE 9 Unit Apt. Asking $760K. Yearly gross $77K . Only qualified buyers. No relators. ® 734-699-2935. DEPOT TOWN, 3 UNIT. $20,400/yr. income. $162K for quick sale. 734-484-3654 Investment Property Milford Rd. Fully leased. Class A, multi-tenant, income producing, professional building. 6200 sf, full basement. Call 517-552-1056. Investment Property At A Great Price!!! 2 Apt. unit on 1.92 acres in Superior Twp. Each apt. has 2 bdrm, full bath, kitchen & living room. 32ft.x64ft. pole barn can be rented fo r storage. Close to EMU, U of M, and Concordia University campuses; and Hyundai Technical Center. $269K. 248-821-1735 or 734-604- 2915. 10 Unit apartment building, upgrades; new roof, boiler, siding, decks and more. Patio overlooks beautiful pond. Silver Lake Rd., Argentine, Ml. Priced to sell at $575,000. www.jennifertremaine.com or call (810) 252-3827 2 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, JACKSON AREA. 9 Units, showing good return Parma, $320K. Duplex 2 bdrm each unit, excellent condition, $78K. Winn Brokerage & Management, 517-784-8833. C o n d om in ium s , Townhouses, Co-ops - Sale Ann Arbor, Awesome location! Corner unit! Immaculate 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath luxury townhouse. Open floor plan, fireplace, all applicances, 2 car garage, beautiful deck backing to woods/trails, close to Gallup Park, walking/ biking trails). Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Golf, cross country skiing, highways, Pfizer, UM, Bus line. Fitness centers, bank, pharmacy, mail. Ann Arbor Schools. $310,000. Listed at: www.forsalebyowner.com (listing ID# 20526560) Contact 734-646-7900 or 734- 998-6607. No agents please. ANN ARBOR, brand new construction. Great location. 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath w/balcony. Upgraded appliances. $161,900. Call 248-921-1655 Ann Arbor Walden Hills two bedroom, updated kitchen and bath, ready to move in. $116,000. S 426-8624. Avail. Immediately, 2bdrm, T /z bath, clean Chapel Hill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, low price of 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker, a 734-663-7610 Avail. Immediately, 2bdrm, IVz bath, clean Chape! Hill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, low price of 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker. ©734-663-7610 BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN townhouse, 212 W William. 3 bdrm 3'/z baths. Too many features to list. Call 734-320- 7036 for appointment. $519,000. No agents please. Elegant 2 bdrm Condo in historic mansion in Ypsilanti. 2V? bath, 1700 sf, newly renovated.$ 215K. 734-644-5656 LIBERTY HEIGHTS Immediate Occupancy CONDO-$319,900 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 On Ford Lake - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new furnace, A/C. Lots of storage. Pre-approved only. $118K. © 734-558-9826. PRICED TO SELL 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo in Pittsfield Twp. Attached garage, gas fire, Corian, maple cabinets, all appliances, built in 2004, in pristine condition! $189,900. 734-476-7232 www.tinyurl.com/cp96f TOWNHOMES In Ann Arbor Low Scio Twp. taxes. From the mid $200's. 734-213-4100 www.wexfordhomes.com I O pen Houses Ann Arbor - Open Sun, 2-4. 1117 Wines Dr. Tri-level. 994-3518. owners.com/atm 1230 ANN ARBOR - Warm tones & wood floors, 3 bdrm, 2.5 car, finished basement w/office, lovely yard, 2719 Radcliffe, S225K. 973-1608; 764-7176 ☆ ★ ☆ OPEN SUN. 12-4.^v^ ^ OPEN HOUSE SUN. 1-4, Sumpter Twp., 43050 Willis Ct, stunning 1440 sf, 3 bdrm home on country acre lot w/ 3 + garage (32x24) $209,900. Franklin Realty, CALL ED BERCH AT 734-678-0047. Open Sun 1-4 9198 Riverside, Brighton Love the Water? 3 bdrm, 1 Vz bath, home w/ deeded lake 8 river access. $188,000. 810-923-3614 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 1-4, 2700 Winter Garden Ct., By Owner. Open, light filled 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath condo in Ashford Place in N.E. Ann Arbor (vicinity of Nixon 8 Green Rds.). Cathedral ceilings, 1st floor master suite, approx. 2000 sf, + basement (850 sf), 2.5 attached garage, 24x12 deck overlooking ponds. $319,900. Call 734-645-7834. ABSOLUTE BARGAIN! Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1.5 acres, country setting, 3 yrs old. 2500 sf, A/C, fireplace, 2 car, finished lower level. Freedom Twp taxes. $239,900. 734-260-7702. ★ ANN ARBOR - $223,900 ★ Only minutes from downtown. View visual tour at www.haic21.com or call C21; ©734-367-8161 S UILDING MORE HOME FOR THE MONEY CITY OF BRIGHTON Detached Condominium Homes fromthemid $200’s for Information Call 810-229-5722 HOWELL Townhomes starts yhxn $142,900 • Up to 3 Bedrooms • 21/2 Baths •2 Car Attached Garage • Major Appliances Included • Window Treatments Included Pre-Grand Opening Luxury Homes from therm/ $200’s • On Large Homesite N O W T A K I N G R E S E R V A T I O N S 1-877-9ADLER9 • www.adlerhomes.com “ “ ‘ »pen Daily i2-5pm ^ 1(1 Year Idorrnniv • Rrnknr<i Wnlmn 1Af RwiasifflX (517)552-4499 l-96toEBn37,Soi»i5nP-l^ 1/2mile.lunileft[easQQr FmdsRil AMAZING ESTATE Ann Arbor, 2 acres, woods, pond, backs to parks, walk to town, N. Campus. Charming 1917 stucco, 2500sf, 4/6 bed, 2 bath. $735K. AGENTS OK 1540 Broadway734-662-5253 Ann Arbor - Lansdowne Park, 4 bdrm, 2Vz bath, 2Vz car, C/A, updated kitchen. $429,900. 734-995-2683 home.earthlink.net/~nicka4/ Ann Arbor/Webster 5 bdrm 3.5 bath 3360sf> $549,500 Custom homewww.4675 scotsway.com 734-426-4859 Ann Arbor Classic Old West Side, 2 bdrm 8 loft, thoroughly updated. Fenced yard 8 deck. 209 Murray Ave. $280K. © 734-665-5987. Ann Arbor's Best Kept Secret Kensington Street. 1468 8 1558. ©734-475-2577. Ann Artoor W. side 1.4 acres, 3bdrm ranch, 3574 Miller, full finished basement, 4car. Updates, $345K. 734.995.3736 Brighton - 3 Bdrm, main floor laundry, fireplace, master. $249,900 Karyn @ Five Lakes Real Estate. 810-513-7813. Buy A home '0' down get the seller to pay for you closing costs. Total move-in costs less than getting into an apt. Cali today to be approved. 800-746-5885 ext. 307 Charming Ann Arbor home, hardwood floors, large yard, garage. $175,000 734-995- 1043, dawnea@umich.edu. Chelsea 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2004 colonial, open floor plan, fenced yard, near school. $279K. 734-945-8373 N o rth e rn M ich ig a n P ro p e rty -S a le Energy effecient hi-tech home in upNorth resort area. Lots of extras. S220K. Dan, Boyne Realty 800-748-0297 V a ca tio n P ro p e rty an d T im e Share - Sale BOYNE CITY - Harborage Park. Ranch style 3 bdrm condo 3 bath. Finished basement. Lake Charlevoix access. $399,900 313-938-8075 BEAUTIFUL 11.5 acre parcel, on M-52,5 ml. S. of Chelsea, perked, $169,900. ★ ★ 517-376-2881^^. ★ LOTS FOR SALE ★ $97,500 each. Choose from 14 all w/city water 8 sewer. Ann Arbor schools 8 mailing. 248-909-3628. MANCHESTER - Equestrian Acres Subdivision! Large pine trees. 5 acre home-sites from $66,900. Keller Williams 734-717-3733 www.estateacres.com DEXTER CROSSING Immediate Occupancy 3 bdrm ranch $272,000 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 ★ ★ EBERWHITE ★ ★ Gorgeous 3 bdrm, 2V? bath ranch w/gourmet kitchen 8 ireat room. 1643 sf. :349,900. Pauline to Van Dusen to 1210 Clague. 734-945-3902 4 -S A LE B Y OWNER Forestbrook Sub, 3630 Terhune - Ann Arbor. 4 bdrm, IV 2 bath Colonial. Cul-de-sac lot, finished basement, $265,000. 734-944-0251. HARWOOD FARMS Starting at $237,000. Saline Schools PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 Service D ir e cto ry To place an ad, please call 1-800-589-9888 or call your sales representative today. Short and long term contracts available BUSINESS AND HOMES RATES $1.00 per Line 5 Line Minimum Prepaid w / Vis a or M C A sp h a lt, C o n c re te and E x ca vating Crushed concrete, 5-12 yard loads, delivered 8 tail gate spread. 517-861-7441. B r ic k w o r k a n d Masonry Concrete and Porch repairs 8 replacement. Brick 8 Block We work all winter. Fully Insured. 517-425-1619. Home Im p ro v em e n t Anyone providing $600.00 or more in materials and/ or labor for residential remodeling, construction or repair is required by state law to be licensed. B u ild e rs and Designers Anyone providing $600.00 or more In materials and/ or labor fo r residential remodeling, construction or repair is required by state law to be licensed. MasterKey Northern Custom Home Builders www.sierrabuilders.com S 734-663-0630 © M o v in g and Sto ra g e MOVING? - Let us handle it! Cali Handle With Care Moving 8 Delivery 734-677-2000 Recycling, H a u lin g and T rash Removal A & A H a u lin g & Recycling We recycle to needy families Clean up. 734-528-2922 ★ AARONS HAULING^ Clean ups 8 hauling. Low rates. 734-730-1146 Bathroom Caulking, Grout, Ceramic Tile. Repair 8 Install Licensed 734-677-3370. Complete remodeling interior 8 exterior, basements. Lie 8 Insured. 734-461-1164 EQUITY BUILDERS Fine builder 8 remodeler. Lie #2101098830. 734-320-3250 Master Carpenter - Rough, finish, repairs, renovations, remodeling. 734-678-1257. Melow's Home Repair Remodelling. Lie, insured. Complete interior/exterior. Free estimates. 734-277-4223 Ted's Home Remodelling All phases of remodelling Lie. builder. 734-731-2208 I R o o fin g BMB Residential Roofing Tear-offs, recovers, new construction. 734-216-3212 C. EVERETT ROOFING Affordable, Quality. Home owner involved in all aspects Free estimates 7 days/wk! 734-439-7088; 734-395-2339 I P lum b in g a n d Electrical DPS PLUMBING Commercial, Residential New Construction, Remodel Lic./lnsured. 734-330-9381 SCOTTSPLUMBINGSERVl- CE.com, licensed master since 1983, remodeling is our specialty. 734-786-1360. P a in tin g an d D ryw a ll JARVIS PAINTING CO. Interior/Exterior Livingston, Oakland 8 surrounding areas Over 25 years experience. Affordable rates. Free estimates. Senior discounts. Fully insured (517) 546-4326 Cell (248) 202-6585 I G u tte rs ACCLAIMED PAINTING Highest quality work/service Interior, exterior. 971-9038 CARPENTER, remodel, garage, siding, drywall, paint, lic/ins. © 734-323-6982 DRYWALL - Commecial 8 Residential. Insured, quality work. © 734-368-3964. DENNIS PAINTING DRYWALL 8 HANDY SERVICES. Free Estimate. 734-730-6637 Experienced Painter Small or large jobs. Fair prices. © 734-449-4912. ★ IDEAL PAINTING - Commercial/ Residential. Interior/ Exterior. ® 734-485-5416 fr James McDonnell fr Painting. Free Estimates. Call Today 734-637-5343 JARVIS PAINTING CO. Interior/Exterior Livingston, Oakland 8 surrounding areas Over 25 years experience. Affordable rates. Free estimates. Senior discounts. Fully Insured (517) 546-4326 Cell (248) 202-6585 CHIMNEY 8 ROOF REPAIR. Shingles, rubber systems, valleys, flashing, venting systems. 24 Hr Emergency Service. Visa 8 Mastercard. Lie. 8 Insured. (734)323-5009 M.A. Peterson Painting. Paper removal. Winter rates. 25-1-yrs. Ins. 810-750-1640 New Year Special! Will hand paint one bathroom 8 closet $175-700. Old but trustworthy! © 517-304-8970 after 5. SEAMLESS GUTTERS - Commercial 8 Residential. Norris Gutters 734-429-3345 I F lo o r C o verings CARPET INSTALLATION New o r used + SALES. 40 yrs experience 734-996-3646 ★ Custom Tilefr Floors - Ceramic, Porcelain 8 more! 734-395-0938 ( Cle a n in g a n d J a n ito ria l Cleaning by Rhonda 22 yrs. experience, references/reasonable rates. 734-777-4397 DONE RIGHT HOUSECLEANING 55pt checklist performed $120 per home; $60, Seniors Nikki @(517) 625-5289 HOUSECLEANING SERVICES, accepting new clients in Jan. '06, references avail. Call 734-218-2069. Housecleaning done by two. great references 8 rates. Free estimates. © 734-972-1284 HOUSECLEANING - Long term arrangement desired. Great work! 517-414-9440. HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES - Insured and references. Call 734-741-8822 Sharon's Cleaning Maid Service 28yrs in personalized service. 734-649-7516 I H a n d yp e rso n 2 Hard Working college students ready to tackle odd jobs, repairs, renovations. Joel or Eric 734-255-8642. ★ A1 HOME REPAIR ★ No job too small! Call: 734-439-2107 Carpenter/Handyman. Quality work. Reasonable rates. 734-262-6320 "FREE ESTIMATES" House-Care Handyman. Lic./lnsured. 734-368-8823 We need homes to showcase on HGTV. If you are thinking of selling, call Deb Dybevik, C. B. Schweitzer 800-294-2648 x 600. Milan - 4bdrm, 2.5bath. Close to schools. $390,000. GE appliances. Quality built 3 Bonus Rooms. Brick. Roger White 734-730-9482 Keller Williams Realty RogerWhiteHomes.com NE Ann Arbor Beautifully updated throughout. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath Colonial. Large master suite, new kitchen 8 bath, hardwood 8 ceramics throughout, fireplace, sunroom, 2,500-Fsqft. Off Green, S. of Plymouth. 734-417-8179, $407K. SALINE SCHOOLS DIUBLE MEADOWS Immediate Occupancy PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 Starter home, Ypsi - 3 bdrm, full basement, 1V? bath, dining room, garage. Price to sell $86,500. 734-637-9146 STUNNING 4 bdrm 2.5 bath home on 4.6-f/- acres. Spacious great room/kitchen/ dining combo with fireplace. Formal dining room and study. Master bath features jetted and heated tub. Stockbridge Schools. $324,900 Cfcnn-Br*<4e Realty, Ltd. 3 1 «l/451.7«n34-4«2«(l New 8-home development between Dexter 8 Ann Arbor. Beautiful land, 5 acre lots from $225,000. 734-355-0884 22 Acres Residential Zoned. 12 building sites. 7 Mile area, Whitmore Lake © 248-939- 0901 Sewer/electric available Farms an d Acreag e < Sale CLEARED VACANT LAND 10 acres, ready fo r your dream home. Located in Belleville, Has electric, gas, water, sewer, 8 cable. $500K. 21931 Karr Rd. Call fo r directions, Pamela 908-339-1493. 82 acre Stockbridge farm on corner of paved roads. Remodeled 2600 square foot ranch attached garage 8 large pole barn. Fields, woods 8 swamp makes great deer hunting. Super Investment property 8 only 40 min from Ann Arbor or Lansing. Cal! 517-745-4950. 56 Acres Tecumseh schools, 8 splits w/68 building sites. Perked $690,000. Another 49 acres $515K. 517-423-9606 RIDGEWAY, 89 acres adjacent to Village, approx. 1,525ft on Ridge Rd., 11 divisions, no PA-116 or CRP. Call Bruggeman Law Offices, 517-263-7897 O ffice Space - $495 Professional Shared Offices, Tl-Internet, 173 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor. Marketpoint: 734-930-0011 Affordable, offices -1 2 Mile 8 Greenfield. $300 8 up. V.I.P: 248-569-9091. Amick Realty at Washtenaw 8 Piatt lOOOsf 4 room ste. 'A bath, kitchen, windows, parking at door. 734-971-7777 3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Manchester on Main Street. Must sell. ©734-368-0071. 3 bdrm w/basement. 1.1 acre fenced lot. New roof, furnace, drive, kitchen 8 bath. Oak floors. $225K. 994-3993 YPSILANTI-3 bdrm, basement, garage. $117,500. $395 cash to close, $812/ month. Good/poor/no credit. 810-210-8511 S u b u rb a n A reas an d C o u n try H om e s -S a le Handyman/Wood worker Finish basements, drywall. Call Brian 734-347-3281 HANDYMAN No Job Too Small Free Estimate 734-320-2052 NICK NACK HOMEWORKS LLC. Remodeling 8 Repair, Baths. "Let us do all of your Home Work" 485-0398. Lan ds capin g, G a rd e n in g an d Tree Services Eager Beaver Tree Removal, lie. 8 insured beat all prices. 30 yr. old firm. 734-231-3119 Grass Lake Village New 2 story, 3 bdrm $199,900. VILLAGE PRESERVE (734)945-5261 villagepreserve.com B u ild e rs and New C o n s tru c tio n CUSTOM Modular Homes www.custommodular homesllc.com 248-891-9500; 734-646-1557 GRASS LAKE 1 acre, 1500 sf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, basement, porch/ deck, $199,900. Immediate occupancy. 517-376-2881. M a n u fa c tu re d H o u s in g - Sale TREE SERVICE RUSTY 4 FARMS 25 yrs. Experience Winter Rate: 517-629-9218 SNOW REMOVAL Fast service Dependable As low as $25 per plow (517) 404-6146 GENERAL SERVICES ( T u to r in g and In s tru c tio n Experienced Tutor Certified teacher w ith K-12 experience available for inhome tutoring. Specialized instruction methods. 734-482-2150 Will tutor SPANISH. Grades K-8. Rates neg. Weekdays 8 Sats avail. 734-996-2677. ★ EXCEPTIONAL ★ Cleaning. References avail. Fluent in rnulti-ianguages. Lucia 734- $78-2528 or 734-222-4913. C h ild C a re& B a b y s ittin g Services O ffe re d LIVE-IN CHILD CARE AVAILABLE SAVE $350 if you apply now. Nation's largest and most experienced live-in child care organization has screened au pairs aged 18-26 available. Save $350 if you apply now. Choose an au pair from one of 55 countries to live in your home and help care for your children. Au pairs stay for one year with an option to extend for a second year, have a legal visa, medical and liability insurance, training and child care experience, this is a U.S. government designated cultural exchange program. Excellent local support in your community. Call now fo r Spring/Summer placements 8 $350 application discount available until Feb 28. Au Pair In America 1-800-928-7247 ext 5161 amartinez@aifs.com www.aupairlnamerica.com NURSES AVAILABLE A L L SHIFTS. Call 1-800-304-0254. -.iiIjiU ^ To place an ad for your old house, call (810) 844-2020. -T H E LIVINGSTON = Home Care/Hospice Student Nurses/Aides. ★ Avail 24/7 734-547-9885 ★ COMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Aah! '03 Patriot w/Awesome 30x14step-down family room 4 bdrm, 2 bath, island kitchen. Whittaker Oaks 461-6000 Absolutely Affordable - Quiet perimeter lot, 3 bdrm, shed, /VC, $99 site rent. 734-497- 5313 or 734-730-9762. ANN ARBOR, Beautiful 2nd floor offices at Main/Liberty. W/utilities. 734-761-6170, curtiscommercialLLC.com ANN ARBOR - Located just off Jackson Blvd in Parkland plaza - 3400sf Office Suite, many windows. Signature Entrance. Parking. 180 Little Lake drive. 734-662-7343. Affordable office/art/storage space. Utilities included, across from Pfizer. Call Jim at 734-945-9266. BRIGHTON OFFICE SPACE BEST VALUE! 150, 500,8 2400 sf. for lease @$295, $595, $2000. No triple net. Landlord pays all taxes/utilities. Vz mi from downtown, 1 Vz mi to hwys. Call Derek 810-225-7500. PARTIAL WEEK, OFFICE RENTAL - Therapist's office. Near EMU, 2-4 days. Contact Diane: 734-481-1200 ext. 1 Excellent Location - 2457 S. State S t, next to Computer Medic. 1382 sf, $14/sf NNN. 734-662-1228 FOR LEASE, ANN ARBORLIGHT INDUSTRIAL OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE. Call Andrew at 734-769-0770. FOWLERVILLE MEDICAL BUILDING. 3,650 s fn ow - Additional to be constructed to suit. John Dinsmore 248-848-4166. FRIEDMAN REAL ESTATE. KERRYTOWN DISTRICT Office space available in downtown Ann Arbor. 4400 sf of open space with atrium, exposed brick walls and wood beams. Brokers protected. 734-662-5008 or info@kerrytown.com Media Company in Ann Arbor has office space avail. Phone system, Internet 8 furniture provided. Approx 1200sf. 734-761-8872 Office Space Avail. 973 sq'; 1,2, or 3 suites. 2nd floor. On Ecorse, just off Michigan. Call Joel: 800-836-3325. ★ ★ ★ AFFORDABLE^^^ WILL FINANCE, NO BANKS, easy terms, '94 Dutch, 3/2, 16x80, C/A, A rbor Woods. Prime lot. 734-330-6517 ★ A G R E A T DEAL! ★ $8 ,0 0 0 takes i t Perimeter lot. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Scio Farms. Call Kay at © 734-730-2283. MUST SELL! 14x70', 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Scio Farms Woods Lot! New roof 8 appliances. 734-998-1423. A PREMIUM LOT- Scio farms double wide. 3 bdrm, 2 baths C/A, washer/dryer, new roof, enclosed porch, awesome view, plenty of parking. $25,000. 734-260-8675. ★ ★ ★ ★ REDUCED! ★ ★ ★ ★ Redman '88 Double-wide. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upgrades. Nice lot! Ann Arbor Schools. $27,500. 734-645-7477. Ypsilanti - '81 Single-wide, Lakeview Trailer Park, 2 bdrm, corner lot. Some furniture. $3000. 734-368-0343. Re crea tional, Lake P ro p e rty Sale BY OWNER - 2 bdrm cottage on quiet lake. 30 min. from Ann Arbor, 10 min. from Chelsea/Jackson area. $125,000,517-522-3403 DEXTER - 2400 sf ranch w/ pole barn 8 detached studio. Base Line Lake, wooded, double lot. $730,000. 734-355-0884. Lease to Own, beautifuf Winans Lake front home. 3100 Sf, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 100 ft. frontage, lease $2490/mo., own $445K. 810-231-4713. WATERWORKS BUSINESS CENTER Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared buisness center from $360. Other space plans available. © Gerry, 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker WATERWORKS P L A Z A Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq. ft, 5 offices, large conference room plus open area. Ready. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. Comm e rc ia l, In d u s tria l a n d Retail - Rent Ann Arbor - Premiere retail space available at 2363 E. Stadium. Call Stacy at 734- 214-1600 fo r additional info. Ann Arbor -STADIUM 8 LIBERTY,1000 sf. office, commercial, or shop. Good traffic count. 734-663-6541 COMMERCIAL BUILDING Offices, real estate, beauty shop. Busy corner. 734-461-6600 For Lease, 7055 sf office and warehouse, w/fron tage on S. industrial Hwy., Bay doors, 734-260-6291. KERRYTOWN MARKETS 8 SHOPS - Retail space available in downtown Ann Arbor. 1700 sf amongst 24 independent, upscale retailers. Attractive 8 convenient location. Brokers protected. For info call 734-662-5008 or i nf o@ ke r ry to wn .com PINCKNEY. Commercial building with good visibility. 1212 E. M-36. 2240 sf.. excellent for offices or small shop, open floor plan. $1800/mo + security. 800-593-2110. I Rooms fo r Rent AVAILABLE NOW! Rooms in Ypsi Home $375 includes utilities 734-482-1908; 734-635-7220 EMU area, large bright room Share kitchen/bath. No smoking. No pets. $365mo. 734-461-6039 FREE UTILITIES! 50% off 1st mo. Duplex w/rooms to rent. $325-$400. 215 N Hamilton. 734-320-0134, 734-459-3048 N. CAMPUS, $400/mo. including utilities, non-smoker, kitchen 8 laundry privileges, call eves 734-995-0044. ROOMS AVAIL. Share home w/students 8 young working people. Near EMU. $400/mo, 734-717-5208; 734-484-4371 Rooms furnished. Furnished 1 bdrm apt, cable. 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SHARE - Furnishd home, quiet W. side, large bdrm w/ fireplace 8 work area. $525/ mo. + utilities. 734-663-5751. Share Co n d o near A rb orland. $350 p lu s half utilities, females only. 734-975-1930 SHARE NICE APT. $390/mo includes all. Laundry in unit. Close to UofM, EMU. 734-972-5161. $390 - $500 inclusive. Share house with one. 5min walk to downtown Ann Arbor. Avail now. Elizabeth: 761-3836. Woman wanted to rent room in Old W. Side house. $350+utilities. No smoking/ pets. ©734-769-2155 Ypsilanti - Share home, w/ non-smoking professional. Many amenities, fabulous kitchen. Great fo r transitioning professional or longterm. $550/mo Includes utilities. 734-481-0791 I A p a rtm e n t C om m u n itie s Absolute GemsI 1-2 bdrms Friendly, safe area! Walk to downtown Saline-1 Mo Free! Thorncrest Estate Apts ^ No oets. 734-429-4459 _ Ann Arbor, 1 full bdrm in condo, very nice! Great Location. Close to Wee, EMU, UM. $700/mo. 734-975-0798. 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(734)320-2162. * Dundee, Starting $495 ★ Large and quiet 1 8 2 bdrms, heat 8 water. 248-932-0600 ext 2 $1100/Mo. 2 b d rm ,2 .5 b a th 2 car garage luxury apt. located in Historic Depot Town 734-547-0663/734-645-1855 EMU/DEPOT TOWN AREA. 1 Bdrms from $495. Heat included. Laundry on-site. First month free! 734-651-1593. EXCEPTIONAL - Large 2 bdrm. Walk to Med. Center. Fioor-to-ceiling windows in living room. Nice neighborhood. $800 + utilities. Heat PAID! Call 734-604-2267 FARMHOUSE, W. of Ann Arbor. 1 bdrm, living room, large kitchen. $675 w/utilities 734-424-0708 GRASS LAKE Close to 94. Nice 2 bdrm $650 +utilities. 734-475-9222 Manchester apt., Ibdrm, sin- [le occupancy, no smoking. 500/month includes utilities. Brian © 734-657-7632 MILAN - Large upper level, clean, nice neighborhood, $575 + utilities/deposit. 734-434-4193. RENT NOW AT 2005 RATES! 1 8 2 bdrm. apts. available Starting at $725. 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Plymouth EHO Hillcrest Club $0 Security Deposit! * (888) 598-9769 12350 Risman w ww.cmipropertie s.net *wlth qualifying^ credit REDUCED RENT!!!! Most affordable 8 largest 1,2 bedrooms 8 efficiencies on 8 around EMU campus. Houses 8 duplexes avail. Free heat, water, 8 parking. Call 734-485-3013. www. universitymanagement.com Saline -1 bdrm, country setting. $700/mo includes water. Newly remodelled, laundry on site. 734-944-9361. Studio-10 min walk to downtown Ann Arbor. $495/mo., utilities/wireiess included. No smoke/pets. 734 330 7404 2 BDRM APT. - w/ basement in Ypsilanti. $895 includes heat 8 water. Section 8 welcome. 734-383-7653. 2 - $635/mo. 1 bdrm 2/1-8/1, 2/1-5/1, w/ lease take over option. Free heat/hot water, 800 sf, parking, ail new appliances, laundry, clean. Pets OK. Village Green Apts. 734-649-6991. West Side 2 bdrm, laundry, close to schools/parks, nice yard, new carpet/paint. ^ 7 5 /m o . 734-323-9915. Another Classified Ad That Worked! YPSI DUPLEX - MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Spacious 2 Bdrm upper. Near EMU. $775/mo. © C a ll 734-604-2651. © Ypsilanti -1 bdrm apt, clean. $500/ mo. Heat 8 water included. 1754 Parkwood. ® 734-484-4351. Ypsilanti - Historic District 2 bdrm, den, laundry, balcony, CA, hardwood 8 parking. Heat 8 water included. $960/mo. 734-484-4226 Ypsilanti E. Side, 1 bdrm apt, (2 avail), utilities furnished. $500 8 550/mo. First/last month's rent. 734-429-7303 Chidester Place Apts. Is NOW accepting applications for 1 bdrm apts. Affordable housing for people 62/older 8 handicapped/disabled. Rent Based on Income ★ Heat & W ater In clu d e d * Our Apts, have many amenities to offer: ★ Spacious floor plans ★ Located on AATA Bus Route ★ Laundry facilities on site ★ Large Community Room with activities ★ Emergency pull cords Please call us at 734-487-9400, or visit us at 330 Chidester, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Equal Housing Opportunity Seniors62yrs Bolder Luxury living at affordable rates. Heat 8 water included. New construction. Melvin T. Walls Manor. 734-484-3820. C o n d om in ium s , T ow n h o u se s and Co-ops - Rental ABSOLUTELY New, 15 min to Ann Arbor, ’A mi to US23. Luxury 1423sq' 2 bed, 2Vz bath, 2 car. $1,150. 678-4924 www.viewtherental.com Ann Arbor, beautiful 2/2.5 townhome, close to UM 8 downtown, 1450sf, 3 stories, finished basement, includes all appliances, carport, $1250. Devon 734-709-0441 ANN ARBOR, new 3 story townhouse, 2-3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, garage, all appliances. $1295. 734-981-4290. ANN ARBOR-Must See! New 1080 sf condo w / 2 bdrms +1 bath, laundry, apaliances, finished basement, balcony. $900. 734-476-8802. ANN ARBOR - Near North Campus. 2 bdrm each w/ own bath, also, 'A bath. Spacious. $1250. 734-972-1044 ANN ARBOR - New Condo 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, garage, all appliances. $1299/ mo. + utilities. 248-787-8030. Ann Arbor 2bdrm, 2bath 1st floor, 1200sf, screened porch. Like new. Never smokers/pets $1200+utilities. 734-355-0388 Ann Arbor Luxury Townhouse for Rent. 2 bdrm, 2Vz bath. $1600/mo. www.forsalebyowner.com (listing ID# 20526560) 734-998-6607/646-7900 ANN ARBOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, 2 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 1240 sf condo. $1200 rent. Call 734-276-5489! Ann Arbor newer condo for lease. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, deluxe kitchen. 1165 sf, less than 2 mi. from U of M hospital. $1,225/mo. 734-878-1607. Ann Arbor Two Story Townhouse, 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Car Garage, Balcony, New Construction. No Pets. For Rent. Call 734-717-9016 Ann Arbor W. Side, lOOOsf. 1 bdrm, stove, fridge,& A/C. Carport 8 storage. Indoor poo! $825. © 734-662-6920 Oaks of Ypsilanti 3 bdrm, 2 bath $895/mo $300 deposit Includes All Appliances Washer 8 Dryer Income guidelines apply Call from 9-5,517-673-8661 ANN ARBOR WALNUT GLEN Main level, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Screen porch, garage, alt appliances $1095 734-216-7594 BELLEVILLE 2 bdrm, 2 bath Washer/dryer, small pet ok,. $899+security. 734-718-0053 89501 LAKE81I0RE VILLAGE M * V R T \ n : M ' S 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath.... 799;mo. 2 Bedroom,2 Bath....'^699.n>a Biith Induilr Washer, Drjci Ikii^'port Immediate 0caip.nK} <i250 Seturitv nefH)sil F E A TU R IN G • •' • S p a rk lin g ft)o l ^, • Pet F u B tid l/ . *, Fitness C ^ le r \\ D isn lra h e rs - • Optional Full Siz«si5. < Waster & Dryers : • Carports & Garages M :hii OFFICE HOURS Open Monday - Friday 9:00am-6:00 pm Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm m (517) 546-6567 T T Y # 8 0 0 -6 4 9 -3 7 7 7 "w i th a p p r o v e d c r e d it M o d e r a t e In c o m e l im i t s a p p ly . Located on Grand Rivef between Chilson & Latson Roads EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY* r e n t la k e s h o re v illa g e@ lo c k w o o d g rp .c om THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 7 ,2 0 0 6 C5 DIRECTORY Arbor Woods New Model: 4207 Center Valley Carpenter Rd. between Packard and Ellsworth, (behind Target) From $229,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com , Arbor Hills (Coming Soon!) Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth Roads, Superior Twp. From the upper $500’s 734-761-6363 www.tollbrothers.com Aspen Ridge Square Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textiie. i-94 exit 181A. Ypsiianti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0523 <► <► o Aspen Ridge Village - Duet Condominiums Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textile. 1-94 exit 181A. Ypsiianti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0524 Autumn Woods Condominiums ‘ Sutton Development Co., LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr. - NE Corner of Ciark & Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160’s. 734-482-9000 \www.autumnwoodscondos.com Balmoral Park Condominiums Wineman & Komer Walk to Briarwood Mall Main Street North of Eisenhower From $240’s 734-913-8661 Balmoralparkcondos.com Bellemeade Hometowne Building Company Augusta Twp. From $249,900 734- 461-9608 www.hometownebuiliding.com Blue Heron PointeTownhomes Centex Homes 6240 Trumpeter Lane - East side of Platt, S. of Michigan Ave. (US-23 exit 34) Pittsfield Twp., Ypsiianti. From the $170’s 866-637-0525 Bonner Hills Villas and Estates Bonner Hills Building 25 mi. S.W. of Ann Arbor @ Rogers Hwy. and M-50, Tecumseh. Condo’s from the $170’s - Houses from the $250’s. (517) 42-HILLS (424-4557) www.bonnerhills.com Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr. - S. side of Geddes, btwn Prospect & Harris, Superior Twp. From the $200’s 866-637-3741 Carriage Trace Hometowne Building Company 1008 Carriage Trace Blvd. On 11 Mile, E. of Pontiac Trail, South Lyon From $279,900. 248-446-1439 www.hometownebuilding.com o Castleton Farms Campbell/Eddings Bldg., Co. N. Territorial & Dexter-Townhall From $289,900.734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Celtic Farms Michigan Home Builders On Inkster Rd. N of Huron River, S. of Van Horn, in Flatrook From $229,900. 586-726-6700. www.mihomebuilders.com Centennial Farms Johnson Building Croup Off Textile, between Lohr & State Mid $300’s. 734-429-9550 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com Chelsea Fairways - R. Cook Properties 691 Park Lane, Chelsea From the Upper $200’s. 734-475-3800 www.rcookproperties.com Chelsea Springs - R. Cook Properties 1420 Duncan Drive, Chelsea. Ranch Condos from the $130's 734-475-2870 WWW.rcookproperties.com Cherry Hill Gardens Cherry Hill/Denton Group SE corner of Cherry Hill & Denton Rds., Canton From the low $200's, 734-844-7824 www.cherryhillgardens.com Fieldstone Village Condominiums Sutton Development Co., LLC Just W. of M-52 and Old US-12, Chelsea $150’s - $190’s. 734-475-2600 \www.fieldstonevillagecondos.com ❖ o Cloverly Village Michigan Home Builders 3069 Cloverly, corner of Stone School & Ellsworth, Ann Arbor From $164,900. 734-971-3800 www.mihomebuilders.com . ^ Courtyards of Dundee > R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Drive, Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 www.rcookproperties.com Dexter Crossing Peters Building Co. Village of Dexter-Dexter A2 Rd. to Carrington $220,900-$310,000. 734-429-2440 www.petersbuildlng.com DIuble Meadows Peters Building Co. Corner of Waters 8i Stricter Road Lodi Twp., Ann Arbor address. From the $280’s. 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Dundee Ridge - R. Cook Properties T98 Caribon Run, Dundee From the $150's 734-529-7722 www.rcookproperties Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213- 6286 www.guentherhomes.oom Harvest Ridge Guenther Building Company On US12 in the Village of Clinton across from the High School From the $160’s. 517-456-8681 www.guentherhomes.oom Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. E. Michigan Ave. - East of State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline. From $237,000 734-429- 2440 www.petersbuilding.com Hidden Lake Beck Development Community 1 mile East of US-23, Silver Lake Rd. (Exit 55) 3 miles South of 1-96 From the upper $400’s to over $1 million. 248-446-3541 www.hiddenlakeonline.com Highpointe Villas at Stonebridge Signature Communities E. off Maple Rd. btwn Ellsworth & Textile Rd., Ann Arbor From the $340’s 734-944-57^7 www.signaturecommunities.info Hometown Village of Marlon Delcor Homes Off D-19 - just South of 1-96 From the low 200’s to high $300 517-540-1300 www.thebuilderofdreams.com Huntington Woods Bayberry-Construotion Monroe-Macon Rd. and Saline River, Saline From the $320’s. 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Gotf on North Territorial. From the $280's 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.com Irish Hills Hometowne Building Company Hartland. From $234,900 810-629-2264 www.hometownabuilding.com Kirkway of Scio Curtis-A&M Scio Building 6501 Wistera Trace, Scio Township S. of Jackson Rd; off Staebler. Ann Arbor. From $259,900. 734-995-5500 www.amcustombuilthomes.com www.curtisbuilding.com Legacy Heights Bayberry Construction 2181 Windmill Way, Saline. Off Maple, just S, of Textile.From the $330,000’s 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. 1 block E. of Stadium on Liberty in Ann Arbor. $315,000-$398,000 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Maple Cove & The Enclave Summitt Development M-14 to Maple Rd, 1/2 mile S. on West side. Ann Arbor From the $270’s. 734-260-9210. www.summittmichigan.com Meadowbrook Centex Homes 1282 North St. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $180’s 866-637-3771 Rosewood Village .......... Rock Construction S. of Michigan on E. side of Platt Ann Arbor Schools From the $170’s 866-338-ROCK www.rockhomes.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Northern Dancer (off Moon Rd. 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave), Saline From the upper $400’s 734-944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Saline Valley Farms Signature Communities S. off Milkey Rd., 3/4 mile W. of Saline-Milan Rd., Saline From the $390’s. 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunities.info Sandhill Estates Bayberry Construction 11205 Sandhill Dr., Grass Lake From the $212’s. 517-522-6340 www.harris-homes.com Stoneyfleld Meadows of Dexter Marhofer/Campbell Building Island Lk Rd. W out of Dexter just past Wylie on the S. Side of Island Lk. From $289,900. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Meadowind, Grayhawk Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Dexter-Pinckney Rd., South of M36. From $200’s. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Middlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton, E. of M-52, W of Occidental on N side. North Adrian, S of Clinton From the $160’s. 517-266-8130 www.guentherhomes.oom Mystic Ridge Ann Arbor Builders, Inc. S. side of Strawberry Lake Rd. btw. Mast & Merrill. Hamburg Township Homes from the $270’s; Condos from the $240's. (734) 449-4625 www.mysticridge.com Sutnmerfleld Glen Condos Norfolk Homes Liberty between Maple & Wagner, Ann Arbor. From the $170's 734-997-9540 www.norfolk-homes.com The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1289 Meadowbrook Dr. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $150’s 866-637-3770 The Gallery at the Polo Fields BRG Custom Homes 888 Eagle Ave., Ann Arbor From the $500’s. 734-669-2959 www.brgcustomhomes.com The Timbers Summitt Development 1/2 mile S. of Huron River Dr. on ’ Ellwell. Van Buren Twp. From the $240’s. 734-697-5977. www.summittmichigan.com The Village of Hickory Pointe Rock Construction South of Michigan Ave. between Monger & Crane. Ann Arbor Schools. From the $260’s 866-553- ROCK www.rockhomes.com The Woodlands of Chatterton Village Townhomes by Centex Homes 47515 Ormskirk - SW corner of Beck & Geddes, Canton From the $160’s. 866-637-3753 Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle - S. side of Jackson Rd., w. of Parker, Dexter (1-94 exit 167) From the $170’s 866-637-3772 Torwood Timberline Building & Design, Inc. Michigan Ave. & Austin Rd., Saline From the $350’s, 734-944-2526 sites/mlive.com/timberline Trowbridge Homes of Andover Trowbridge Companies 50912 Richard Dr., corner of N. territorial & Napier, Plymouth Twp. From Mid $300’s 734-459-4258 www.trowbridge-companies.com Uptown Village Delcor Homes Corner of Carpenter & Arkona (Exit 27). Starting from low $200’s to high $300’s. 734-439-8700 www.thebuilderofdreams.com West Towne Condominiums The Concannon Company & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple, Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presales from the $250's 734-994-5599 www.westtownecondos.com Woodland Ridge Hometowne Building Company 5081 White Tail Ct, Commerce Twp. From $259,900.248-684-1335 www.hometownebuilding.com York Meadows • R. Cook Properties 9050 Carter Dr., Saline From the $340’s. 734-944-2300 www.rcookproperties.com North Meadows #TW Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial, E, of Mast From the mid $300’s. 734-424-0641 www.guentherhomes.com Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds. Ypsiianti From $159,900.734-485-0550 www.brgoustomhomes.com River Ridge - R. Cook Properties 539 Ridge Point Dr„ Dundee Homes from the $250's & Condos from the $160’s 734-529-8686 www.fcookpropertiesxom The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigan Home Builders 13490 Christina Lane, Van Buren Twp. 1-94 to exit 187, go South on Rawsonville, then 1 mi. E on Huron River Dr. Condos from the mid $180's 734-699-2700 www.mihomebuilders.com The Pines Johnson Building Group 411TTimber Ridge Dr, Ann Arbor From the mid $500’s. (734) 996-9456 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com Walnut Ridge Toll Brothers Inc. 2578 Timber Hill Dr. Maple Rd., 1/4 mi. N. of M-14, From the low $600’s (734)769-6900 www.tollbrothers.com Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Michigan Ave to Norvell -South Grass Lake. From $149,900 734-323-0111 www.mc-realestate.oom Wellesley Gardens Wellesley Building Company Located on North side of Michigan Ave. Just west of US-23, Ann Arbor From the low $190’s. 734-434-3333 www.wellesleygardens.com Westridge of Dexter Signature Communities Baker Rd. exit off 1-94, N to downtown Dexter. W. thru village past historic bridge, right to models. From the $220’s 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunities.info C 6 THE LIVINGSTON COM M U NITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 7 ,2 0 0 6 C o n d om in ium s , Tow n h o u se s and Co-ops - Rental BELLEVILLE 2 bdrm condo, separate entrance, carport, clubhouse, pool, heat & water included, all appliances including washer/dryer, $895 mo.+security 734-564-2272, Brand new 3 bed. Hardwood floor, fireplace, large living and dining area. Steel utensils. $1350. 989-737-3538. Brand New Ann Arbor, 2/2.5, all appliances, washer/dryer, garage 1 mo. fre e w /ly r lease $1250. 734-223-3290 ★ ★ CHAPEL HILL ★ ★ Large 2 bdrm, 2V2 bath, finished basement. 6-12 month, avail. $1150. 734-657-5888 Chelsea-3 bdrm, 2V? bath, close to downtown. $1300 -}-deposit. Option to buy considered. 517-522-8216 ★ CONDO FOR RENT ★ 385 Promenade, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, move-in ready. $1500 + utilities 734-276-8333 DEXTER - 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, garage. Flex lease. No dogs. Option to buy. $950. 734-662-5151. Georgetown - 2 bdrm condo for rent, T A bath, basement. $900/mo. Open by appointment. S 313-999-0503. JUST Built Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, 2V 2 bath, basement, 2 car, fireplace, appliances. Overlooks golf course. 216-2337 Luxury Condo in historic mansion, Ypsitanti. 2 bdrm, 2 V? bath, 1700 sf, newly renovated. $1200/mo. w/option to buy. 734-644-5656 MILAN - 3 bed, end unit condo, all appliances, excellent condition. Available now. $995-^ utilities. 734-320-1315 New condo $2,100/mo. Walk to grocery, Barnes & Nobles, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, library & Loft, 2 car. 248-225-6375 NORTHFIELD TWP. - 2 bdrm. townhome, attached garage, Price reduced! $950/mo. ■+ utilities. 734-663-7111 Old Walnut Hts - 2 bdrm, 2V2 bath, covered parking, walk to campus/downtown. New furnace. A/C. 734-665-7799 SALE/RENT - Saline townhouse, new end unit 2 bdrm, 1V 2 bath, garage, basement, washer/dryer. 989-233-5582 Short-Term, 4-8 mo. Near UofM Medical. Modern 4 Bdrm/2.5 bath townhome. 2 car garage. Washer/dryer & A/C. $1195. ® 734-834-3409 Tecumseh 2 bed w/fireplace & garage, $900/mo. w/ heat. Security deposit required. No smoke/pets. 517423-9406 WALDEN HILLS -1 Bedroom Condo fo r rent near Liberty & Maple. $875/mo. First month free!! Call 810-397-1696. Ypsilanti, on Ford Lake. 2 bed, 2 bath, new carpet/ paint. Boat slip, pool access. $900/mo. 734-788-7559. I D u p le x Rental Able to move 2 story -Ibasement, 1.5 bath, carport, Ann Arbor close to downtown. $990. 734-320-2210. Ann Arbor-Old West Side, nice, remodelled, 2 bdrm, laundry. No smoke/pet.$1150 -Futilities. 734-662-1371 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm Off St. parking, backyard $750. 734-216-4823/994-9150 Ann Arbor W. Side, spacious side by side duplex, 2 bdrm, cathedral ceiling/A/C, carport yard, deck, short lease. $850/mo. 734-930-6122. ANN ARBOR NW - 2 bdrm, deck, built in garage, no pets/smoke. March 1. $710. 734-665-5673. pacious Quiet area in Old W. side. Immaculate oversized 3 bdrm units, upper or lower, new carpet & paint, 1.5 bath, laundry, garage. Avail now. $1175/$1150 -Futilities. 734-741-9482. ANN ARBOR WESTSIDE 2 bdrm lower, 900 sf, hardwood, C/A, basement, laundry, garage. No pets/smoke. $850,734-662-1371 annarborhouserental.com Architecturally Unique - Oak floors, interior brick, glass galore. 2 bdrm, lake access/ view. $895,810-231-5041. A rt Deco Burns Park 1 bdrm. Heat, w ater & laundry. $650.734-994-5187. Avail, immediately. Eberwhite/ Slauson area. 3bdrm, IV 2 bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 -F utilities. ©734-663-7610 Avail, immediately. Eberwhite/ Slauson area. 3bdrm, T/z bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 -F utilities. ©734-663-7610 BURNS PARK-2 bdrm flat. Hardwood, fireplace, porch. S850-F utilities. 248-538-5600 BURNS PARK - Large 1 bdrm, wood floors, parking, laundry, A/C, non-smoking. Lease $675-F. 734-646-1270 CLEAN/QUIET- Must see! 2 bdrm, full basement. Great storage/hobby area. A/C. 3 blocks from Main. No smoke/pets. Avail Now. © 734-668-6686 © Grass Lake-Private, spacious 1 bdrm. Completely remodelled. $550. 517-676-4901 Great Old W. Side large 3 bdrm duplex, avail. Mar. Sublet through June, $1050/ mo. New lease after June. No smoke/pets. 663-0268. ★ ★ HAMBURG ★ ★ 2 bdrm, recently remodeled. $675/mo. + utilities. ★ ★ 734-663-7111 ★ ★ ★ LAKE FRONT - Ford Lake, S. Huron River Dr. 1 bdrm, private driveway, patio, boat dock, all appliances, all utilities, furnished. No pets. $1000/mo. 734-482-1949 MILAN - 3 bdrm w/laundry, basement, & garage. Walk to schools. $925 -F utilities. 734-973-7118. OLD W. Side-Super clean, lower Tddrm, 700 sf, laundry. Heat included. No smoke/pets. $750. 663-2425 1 Bdrm Duplex w/Loft $750/mo. 248-563-7500. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pinckney country setting, 2 bdrm, clean, newly carpeted, stove/fridge, $625 -F deposit. No pets. 734-878-5140 PINCKNEY- 1527sf 3 bdrm, 2 bath with garage, main floor master bdrm & utility room, appliances & lawn maintenance included. $1150. Short Term Lease Avail. Call 810-227-3444 SALINE - Avail mid-Feb. Large 1 bdrm, $645 -F gas & electric. Pets OK. 5 min to Ann Arbor. 734-944-8134. 2 BDRM/1 Bath. 1’Ami. W. of Main. Fenced yard, 2 parking spots, laundry. Pets ok. $795 includes water. 734-453-0844 W. Side 3bdrm. Near downtown, Kerrytown. Fenced yard, basement, carport, wash/dry. $1,440 -F utilities. Avail. 03/06 734-717-7214 WEST SIDE 2 bdrm, 700 sf -F basement, no pets. $790 -F utilities. Call 734-662-5058. WHITMORE LAKE - 2 bdrm, 900 sf, laundry hookup, central AC. Available 3/1. $700/mo. 734-424-2788. 3 bdrm, 1 bath,* partial finished basement, appliances, shed. Close to EMU, hospitals. $1200/mo. 734-484-0827 A/C Ann Arbor 4 Bdrm 2V2 bath, new home. $1650-Futilities 734-834-2656 2A/C Ann Arbor 4 bdrm V 2 bath, 3 min from UM campus. Georgetown Area. $1700-FLrtilities 734-216-0411 A B A N D O N HIGH RENT! 16 houses immediately avail- Free referrals. Call 994-RENT Ability to walk to downtown Ann Arbor, parks. 3 bdrm, 1V2 bath, oak floors, huge yard 8- deck, pets ok, lease neg 1200sf $1495. 657-7474 ABLE TO PLEASE Immaculate W. Side 3 bdrm ranch, 2 car garage, fenced yard/pets ok/fireplace Wines Forsythe School, avail. Jan. 1,$1195/mo. 734-239-1877 or 769-4898 ABLE TO RENT NOW. Nice 4 bdrm, IBOOsfhome near Burns Park, all appliances. $1395. ©734-971-2533. Absolutely ready in Ypsi. 2 bdrm, 750 sf house, fenced yard-$790. 2 bdrm duplex, big yard-$650. 810-225-0706 AC, 3 bdrm. Wines School, garage, pets ok, oak floors, 1 MO. FREE! $1400/mo. 914- 830-5555, 734-995-4455 ADORABLE ANN ARBOR HOME - 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Packard/Platt area. 900sf. $1100/mo. ©734-604-2651. AFFORDABLE - Country living right in Ann Arbor town. Extraordinarily beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath on 3 partially wooded lots, 5 min from campus. Cathedral ceilings. $1200/mo. 734-665-8840 ANN ARBOR, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, C/A, 2 car garage, finished basement, fenced back yard. 734-323-7919 Ann Arbor, Furnished 3 bdrm ranch, central location. Short term OK. $1200-F utilities. 734-996-4551, 657-5825 ANN ARBOR, furnished, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $1150 +utilities. Shortterm lease avail. 734-662-5652. Ann Arbor-1384 Harpst. Nice 3 bdrm house, new kitchen & bath, immediate occupany avail. $1175/month + utilities. (734)323-3314. Ann Arbor - 1 Bdrm, patio, pool, fitness center, near Stadium & Pauline. $720 Rob 734-216-0509 Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm, wide driveway, big yard, washer/ dryer, new carpet. 3211 McComb. $875. 891-4167. Ann Arbor-2 wooded acres on Cedar Bend. Appliances, oak floors, fireplace, new kitchen, A/C. No smoke/pets. $1500. 734-663-7715. Ann Arbor - 3 bdrm, laundry, deck, new carpet/appliances. Newly remodeled, corner lot. Private. $900. 734-434-2362 ANN ARBOR - 3 bdrm, 2 biks to UM Stadium, near campus $950 -Futilities & deposit. Cali Chuck @313-580-4108 or Mark @734-417-7908. AHH ANN ARBOR Rent w/ option to buy- Newer house w/3 bdrm & 2V 2 bath with fireplace. Call 248-371-9715. Ann Arbor - Newer home. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 2 car attached garage, close to downtown. Call 248-730-4750. ★ ★ ANN ARBOR ★ ★ Stadium area, 4 bdrm, 2V 2 bath, wood floors, 2 car garage, decks. © 248-969-2267 Ann Arbor - UM Stadium / Yost. 1502 White St. Updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, laundry. © 734-260-3721 Ann Arbor/Campus/Burns Park Charming 3 bdrm house. 4-8 month lease. $1400. ©734-272-8383. ANN ARBOR Bi-level 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Excellent Location! $1390/month. 734-330-4130; 734-662-8668. Ann Arbor NE side. Cozy 1 bdrm on 1.5 acre; near M14/ US23, 5 miles to UM Campus. $790/mo. 734-913-9317 ANN ARBOR W. SIDE House for Rent. Abbot School. 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced in yard w / deck, carport, hardwood floors. $1275/mo. Call 734-997-0708 Ann Arbor West - 4 Loom, 2 bath, all appliances, hardwood floors, fenced yard. $1150. ©734-981-9102 Ask about this 10OOsf, 2bdrm home w/screen porch & remodeled kitchen. Hardwood, A/C, basement laundry. No dogs. $1100. 734-663-6138 AVAILABLE NOW - 4 bdrm house located near EMU Central Campus. Cal! Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500 or www.michcomrealty.com AVAILABLE NOW - Football lovers! 3 bdrm house located near the IM building. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662- 5500 or michcomreatty.com AVAIL NOW! -(3 )3 bdrms $850. Only (1)2 bdrm $800 -Fsecurity -F utilities. Located in West W illow. No pets. Will accept Sec 8. 734-484-4180 Mon-Fri, 8-5pm Beautiful Ypsi, West Side Home - 3 bdrm, 1 ’A bath, 2 V? car, large yard. $1000 h utilities. ©734-417-8679. Burns Park, 1408 Granger 5 bdrm, 2 full bath, C/A, modern remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplace, basement exercise room, private back yard. Pets neg. $1995. 734-665-7415 "CAN MOVE IN TODAY!" 10 RENT TO OWN HOMES ★ ☆ ★ 3K to 5K D O W N * * ^ © 734-646-5050 © Chelsea-New house, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car detached, C/A, wash/dry, no smoke $1275/ mo -F utilities avail, Feb. 866-800-6554 ext. 701 Chelsea - Nice ranch, garage (2), basement, 33 acres. Stream, woods, wild. $1,375 neg. Call 995-1567 Chelsea 3 bdrm, 1 bath $950/mo -Futilities, Tull basement, 734-475-7041 CHELSEA Duplex, large, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fenced yard, walk to downtown, laundry, $925/mo. 734-475-0432. Cozy, 1 bdrm house. No smoking or pets. $850/mo. 734-326-8512. DEXTER- 8059 Huron St. Rent/own nice 2-3 bdrml bath 1600SF home $1075-F/ mo. Flex terms.424-2078 ELEGANT Furnished 3 bdrm home avail. 7/1. Spring/Felch Also, 600 sf apt. Packard/4th. Avail. 2/1. ©734-996-1546 For Rent, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath ranch in West W illow Sub, Ypsi. $900. 734-482-1833. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 BDRM IN STOCKBRIDGE. NEEDS WORK. $900/Mo. AVAIL. NOW. CALL 734-818-6718. 4 month lease - Rent negotiable. Furnished 2 bdrm home. Chelsea area LAKEFRONT. 734-320-5648. 4 yr old 3 bdrm ranch, 2 bath, 2 car attached, full basement. Britton schools. $l,150/mo. 517-403-6647. Furnished spacious family home! 3 bdrm, 1 'A bath. Finished deck, attached 2 car garage. Close to schools, shopping & N. Campus. $1,300 -Futilities, 6 mo. min. term. Avail now. 734-678- 6226. carino@umich.edu Great deal!!! $1600/mo brand new 4 bdrm home, Lincoln consolidated schools. Call Chris Knight 734-453-6800 MANCHESTER lease/option newer 2 story 3 bdrm, 1880 sf, rent and deposit neg. 734-645-6581. NE ANN ARBOR Bi-levet plus basement, 4 bdrm, 2V 2 bath, $1300 ■+• utilities. 734-424-0646 CHELSEA NEW CONSTRUCTION - Rent to own. Beautiful 3-4 bedroom. 2.5 baths,2.5 garage. $1700-$2000/mo. Call Mike (734) 751-1624 NORTH CAMPUS AREA 4 bdrm, 2Vz bath, 2’A car garage with loft. $2000/mo. Call 734-216-7223 Old Westside Charm - 1200' 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Wood floors. Air Fresh Paint, Fenced Yard. Eberwhite Schools. $1600/ mo. (734) 564-0177 Pittsfield Twp home, Ann Arbor schools, 3 bdrm ranch, 5899 W. Michigan Ave. $1,000/mo. 734-368-7776 Remodeled Homes fo r Rent - 3-4 bedrooms. Available Feb. 10. Call Lisa or Bobby: 734- 721-9954 or 734-752-1079. RENT TO OWN Many homes available. HomeBuyersHotSpot.com Or call 800-990-8806 SALINE - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, very nice, C/A, partially finished basement, $1100. Call 734-834-2885. SALINE - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car, fireplace, Berber, hardwood, rent or own. $1500/ mo or $21 OK. 734-624-8679 SALINE - Charming 2-3 bdrm restored homes. Peaceful, private, country setting. $1200/mo. ® 248-399-6915 Saline 3 bdrm, finished basement, CA, new carpet, 2’/? car. No smoke/pets. $1200 -Futilities. 734-429-2183 SECTION 8 OK Like new 4 bdrm., A/C, remodeled throughout. Ypsi Twp. no smoking or pets. $1100/mo. (734) 732-3315. 3 bdrm house/apts. 734-262-1627. 3 bdrm house, carport, fenced-in backyard. $1,050/ month. Ypsi, w/Belleville Schools. 734-587-3603 3 BDRM RANCH, 2 bath, IV 2 car attached garage, close to US23&I94. $1250/month -F utilities. © 734-434-9087. 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, single family dwelling w / 2 acres & water frontage/2 Car carport $850-F utilities/deposit/734-649-2782 2 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT w / garage, $850/mo. Near Platt & Packard. Call Joe at 734-327-5949. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard w/patio, laundry. Near downtown Milan. $1100 -F utilities & deposit. 734-417-8317. ★ ★ WHITMORE LAKE ★ ★ Quiet residential neighborhood Close to Ann Arbor & Brighton, very clean, 2 bdrm, T A bath, garage, basement, large yard. Possible lease option, possible short term lease $975/mo. 810-632-5335 Whitmore Lake 3 bdrm. No pets. $750/mo. For info call 419-457-2455 Ypsi, lease option, 3-5 bdrms 1947 Whittaker Rd. Ypsi. 734-657-5657, Howard, Ehman & Grenstreet GMAC. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ YPSI - 3 bdrm home, Ypsi school district. $950/mo. 734-484-0420 or 482-9432. YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm homes, basement, garage, totally remodeled. Must seel! $1075- $1375/mo. 734-216-3302. YPSI - 890 Nash St., 4 Bdrm, hardwood floors. Lease w/ option to buy. Section 8 OK. Pager: 248-407-5140. YPSI - Ainsworth Circle. 3 bdrm, full basement, AC, garage. $1,000/mo-Futilities- Fsecurity. RENTED. Ypsi Twp - Bright & clean 3 bdrm. Large wooded lot, 3 mi to EMU. Avail NOW. $895 -Futilities. ©734-487-5506. Ypsi Twp. Share or rent full house. 2-3bdrms, 2 baths. Share $400; full $1,175. 1-800-484-7984 ext 4446 R e s iden tial L iv in g s to n Rental HAMBURG - Rent or option to buy. 3 'A bdrm, 2 bath home w / Huron River/Chain of Lakes access. $900/mo. ©734-878-6759. HAMBURG/PINCKNEY AREA Duplexes. 2 8 3 bdrms. $590- $690 + utilities. Lake access. No dogs. 734-662-8669. HAMBURG TWP-3 bdrm, like new w/lake access, Brighton schools. $1300 © 645-3643 HOWELL-3 bdrm, 1.5 bath clean, carport, storage, lake access, $1000/mo. $1000 security. RENTED HOWELL - 5 bdrm Cape Cod, 2 2 0 0 sf, 2 bath, decks, lake access. $1500/mo $1000 security. 810-599-8955 . PINCKNEY AREA - 1300sf Ranch, 2 bdrm, T A bath, full basement, all appliances, includes maintenance. $1200/ mo. 810-231-2778 S u b u rb a n Areas, C o u n try Homes Rental Belleville, Nice 1 Bdrm Washer 8 Dryer. $600 + Deposit 8 Utilities 910-264-1838 Large, updated 3bdrm, 2bath home in downtown Belleville Small pets OK! $1500/mo., 2 mo. lease! Call:734-439-7127 Pinckney- 2 bdrm, Patterson Lake, garage $850. Chelseawalk- out basement $500. 734-475-9795/734-846-6369 Lake P ro p e rty a n d Re crea tional Rental ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Brighton 3-bdrm lakehome, $1,700 plus deposit. (313) 295-3795. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ CAVANAUGH LAKE 3 bdrm, T A bath,view,dock,fireplace. 6mo. lease ok. $850-Futilities 517-764-7602, 517-795-8003. Portage Lake, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, family room, deck, fireplace, laundry, 2 car attached garage, no smoke, $1400/ mo.-F utilities, 734-330-6499 PINCKNEY - Portage Lake, canal, 2 bdrm, appliances, laundry, new floors. $850. 734-652-4610, 734-654-6593. 2 bdrm lake front home, all appliances, full basement. $925/mo+security. 734-223-3448. V a c a tio n Spots, T im e Share an d C o tta g e s - Rent TARPON SPRINGS, FL - Condo, 2 bdrm, pool, near ocean, low as $950/mo. 734- 426-8913 or 734-323-2712 Timeshare for sale: Sheraton's Vistana Resort - Orlando. 2 bdrm, sleeps 8. $5900/ best. Call 734-260-0725 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Villa in Cancun, Apr-29 to May 6, 2006. Sleeps 6. $1600.517-424-4197. M a n u fa c tu re d Ho us ing - Rental Country Villa, Inc. Manufactured Home Community Lots for Rent Country living in the beautiful Irish Hills. /5 17-456-7778 Clinton, Ml I W a n te d To Rent Retired couple wishes to return to Ann Arbor for Jun, Jul 8 Aug. 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Great personal experience for college students, retirees and homemakers who want to make a difference while supplementing their income. Part time position 10/30 hrs per wk. Must be available during daytime hours. Fax resume 810-227-1344 or email edn@wskills.com EOE. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Office Coordinator, PT Responsible for providing administrative support for manufacturing operations. Assists w ith interviews, coordinates activities, performs word processing functions, 1-2 years experience in office procedures, familiarity with IBM compatible systems and software required. Part time position hours Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. -1:0 0 p.m. Fax resume, salary requirements 810-227-1344 or email carolm@wskills.com EOE. TELLERS, PART TIME LaSalle Bank, member of ABN AMRO Group currently has part time opportunities available for Tellers in the Ann Arbor area. We are seeking individuals who are customer service focused with previous cash handling and sales skills. Applicant must be available to train full time for 10 days. We offer our employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, tuition reimbursement, and much more. For consideration please send, fax, or e-mail your resume to: LaSalle Bank Human Resources 4300 W. Saginaw Lansing, Ml 48917 Fax: 517-323-5676 Email: fisa.cameron@ abnamro.com We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer supporting diversity in our workplace. LaSalle Batik ABN m m C h ild Care Em p lo ym e n t AVAIL NANNY! I am an experienced Nanny avail to work Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 6:30pm. CPR certified, excellent references 8 reliable transportation. 734-429-3981. Babysitter needed fo r our 6 yr. old in Ann Arbor home, hrs. 2:30-6:30 pm. About 3-4 days/week. Days needed vary on month to month basis. Experience 8 references preferred. Call 734-998-0589. Care for teenagers and housekeeping, 3 hours/day/ afternoons, 5 days week, $8/ hr. Overnights required. Milan area. 419-283-0016. Excellent, reliable sitter needed for 3 children ages 5, 8 and 12. Mon-Fri, 3-6 pm with additional hours for housework, errands. References, nonsmoking, clean driving record. Days: 647- 5064; eves 477-9296. NANNIES Experienced nannies needed. Competitive salaries, full and part time positions. No-cost service fo r nannies. Kim: 668-6882 Nanny needed approx 24 hrs/weekfor 20 mo. girl in Ann Arbor. Excellent refs required. Leave msg. 222-0646 WANTED: MARY POPPINSI! Child caregiver fo r 2 girls in Willis area. Requires dedicated, motivated, and funloving person with lots of energy. Weekday long hours, no weekends. Requires great driving skills/home manager skills/cooking/cleaning/errands. Competitive pay. Serious and skilled need only apply. 734-480-4964. D ome s tic Em p lo ym e n t W a n te d Wanted: Home Health Aide w / experience to care for wheelchair-bound woman in evenings, weekends 8 some days. Must have excellent references. 734-482-4847 Foo d Services Em p lo ym e n t ABSOLUTE Gold Mine! 80 Machines + Locations All for $9,995. 800-344-1277 Carlyle Bar 8 Grill, we are currently seeking an experienced, upbeat and professional manager. You must have at least 3 yrs. high volume restaurant manage experience. Please submit resume by email or in person, Mon-Fri, 12-6 pm, 3660 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml. 734-213-9800 lc@carlylerestaurant.net LINE COOK Needed to work evenings at THE EARLE Uptown. Dependable, hard working person, some experience required. Apply at 300 S. Thayer Tues.-Fri., 5-7pm. Restaurant Manager Popular Chelsea Restaurant Seeking experienced professional Dining Room Supervisor. Benefits include: Five day work week/paid vacations, 401(k)/Health 8 Dental Options. Apply within or fax resume Attn. Chef Craig 734-475-0681 The C om m o n Grill 112 S. Main Chelsea SALES SYSCO Food Services is seeking a Sales Representative fo r our February training class. SYSCO offers comprehensive training, outstanding benefits, and income earning opportunities that are unmatched. Our MA's are compensated with a base salary, receive monthly mileage allowance and are able to move their pay to higher levels via commissions earned. If you possess a passion for food and sales and have prior food service (Chef, Manager, etc.) or sales experience, please email cover letter and resume (MS Word only) to; HR@det.sysco.com or fax; 734-397-7690. Opportunties exist in the Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne County areas. EOE M/F/DA/. www.sysco.com Sandwich Artist, FT nights, weekends optional. Please Apply: SUBWAY, 1701 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. Ask fo r Kelly Mon-Fri, 10-4. Seeking upbeat and professional individuals who enjoy working in a team environment. Now hiring for all positions. Join us in opening our newest restaurant in Ann Arbor. Interviews to be held at 3660 Jackson Rd., Mon.-Fri., 12 pm -6 pm. Call 734-213- 9800 fo r more info. Servers 8 Bartenders - Experienced for busy, high volume establishment. Apply in person at Bistro Bar 8 Grill, 4735 Washtenaw, AnnArbor. WAITSTAFF - Saline Inn hiring waitstaff w / experience. AM/PM shifts. Apply at 434 E. Michigan Ave, Saline. WAITSTAFF Days. Part-Time 8 Full-Time. METZGER'S, 305 N. Zeeb Rd Waitstaff The Full Moon is now hiring experienced wait staff and hosts. Apply after 5:00 p.m. at 207 S. Main, Ann Arbor. Food Service positions avail Call between 6am-2pm. 734-763-9484. Marketplace Grill New Restaurant, Opening Soon. Now Hiring, Apply In- Person 12-5pm. 303 Detroit Street. ® 734-769-0303 BRANCH MANAGER Full-time position for rapidly growing home health agency. Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration required. We offer: •E x ce lle n t w age •Health/Life Insurance • O pp ortu nity fo r growth HELPING HAND 1-800-304-0254 CDA-CWO Workshop Assist and support special population adults in the workshop or in the community. Day shifts, M-F, We will train. $8.00/hr and good benefits. Call; 734-458-8140 or Fax: 734-458-8195 to Recruiter. COMPANION CAREGIVERS Dependable staff needed FT, PT, or tive-in. Tom, 662-3780 C U S T O M E R C A R E & ORD ER CONFIRMATION Mitchell Home Medical is still growing in our Ypsilanti Office! Must be detail-oriented, experienced w / Excel 8 Outlook 8 Mestamed a plus. FT with great salary and full benefits w/401k, * Customer Care - Order Intake Interact w / patients 8 referral sources by phone. Experience with insurance verification a plus,organizational skills and great communication skills required. * Confirmation Specialist - Advanced knowledge of HCPC and ICD-9, CMN's, Prior Approval's, 2-3 yrs of insurance billing, order confirmation 8 delivery tracking. Send your resume to hr@ mitchellhomemedical.com or 734-572-0472 fax! C u stom er Se rvice Wright 8 Filippis a leader in Home Health Care is seeking a Customer Service Representative for our Ann Arbor facility. Medical Office experience 8 Strong computer and telephone skills a MUST. No phone calls please. Email resume to: jobs@wright-filippis.com or fax to: 248-853-8039. Dental Assistant Certified 8 experienced. 4 days/wk. Milan area. 1-800-469-4467. DENTAL ASSISTANT Needed fo r busy dental office, F/T. Experienced applicants only. Must be energetic, a team player. Call Jan 734-930-4022 Dental Assistant Certified 8 experienced. 4 days/wk. Milan area. 1-800-469-4467. Dental Assistant General practice in Ann Arbor seeks a radiography certified (preferred) chairside assistant. P/T or F/T position. Fax resume (734) 668-8838. DENTAL ASSISTANT P/T, Ability to multitask a must. Please send resume via fax 734-929-9951 Dental Receptionist & A p p o in tm e n t S che d ule r Full-time, pediatric office. Dental experience required. Fax resume: 734-663-5137 Dentists New Toledo Area Offices Dr. Bates 716-622-1563 drbates@allcaredent.com Visit www.allcaredent.com Direct Care Assistant Enjoy the work you do. Support special population adults in a country home. $7.80/hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 Waltz Direct Care Assistant Provide support services for special population adults. We will train. $7.50/hr and, good benefits. Call: 734-699- 3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville. Direct Care Assistant Provide support services for special population adults in their home and in the community. $8.50/hr and good benefits. Call: S. Lyon 734- 662-4685 or 734-663-5637. ^ ^ Health Care A T H E A R T LAN D H OM E HEA LTH C A R E , we've seen how powerful a holistic approach to healing can be and how satisfying it is for our patients and caregivers. WWe are currently seeking staff to join our team of health care professionals to cover Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. Medicare (Certified) ♦ Registered Nurses Full time with sign-on bonus Per diem ♦ Licensed Practical Nurses t Physical Therapists (Full time available) $5,000 sign-on bonus i Physical Therapist Assistants ^ Speech Therapists Call Jean nie Loechtenfieldt, RN, D P S We offer competitive wages and benefits. Ask about our bonus program. Please fax resume to 734-677-8144 or call 800-272-0472 EOE H E A R T LAN D H OM E H EA LTH C A R E 3840 Packard Rd. #240 AnnArbor, Ml 48108 ^ ^ ^ HELPING HAND NURSING SERVICE Serving Michigan since 1973, announces the opening of a new office in Ann Arbor We are a rapidly growing home health agency. Seeking dynamic self-starters fo r the following positions; • N urse/Branch M anager (full-time) • A dm in istrative A sst (full-time) • LPNs/RNs (part/full time) • H ome Healtfi A id e s (part time) tC N A s •PT/PTA/O T/COTA •M SW /S L P (part time) We offer health/life insurance, competitive wages, and mileage reimbursement. Please fax Resume to: 810-606-8406 HISTOTECHNOLOGIST PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF OHIO AT TOLEDO The Medical University of Ohio has a full-time Histotechnologist position available in the Histology division of Pathology. The Histotechnologist wilt participate in routine daily activities in diagnostic anatomic pathology histology service, including some special procedures as needed. Must maintain a high standard of accuracy and technical competence in the performance of the daily routine. This includes assignment and recording of accession numbers, slide and block identification and filing. Must have a Bachelors degree with chemistry and biology courses. ASCP Histo,- technology (HT) certification or equivalent. Five years of experience in an accredited Pathology department. Experience with medical photography desirable. MUOT 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 send, fax or e-mail your resume to: The Medical University of Ohio Human Resources Dept. 3065 Arlington Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43614 FAX 419-383-3043 employment® meduohio.edu EO/AA/Employer M/F/DA/ *For more information please visit our website at www.meduohio.edu/depts/ hr/jobs or call 419-383-4848 MEDICAL ASST. P/T position. Specialty surgery practice in Chelsea. Requires 5 yrs. MA experience. Also, responsible for patient check-in 8 check-out, data input, patient 8 test scheduL ing. Must be professional’ with hard work ethic, and a team player. Possibility to evolve into a F/T position in late Fall. Please respond to Mr. Lopez at 734-445-1701. CONNECT WITH A GLOBAL LEADER IN DIALYSIS. At Fresenius Medical Care, the difference you make is in the relationships you build with your patients. Because you're not just providing UltraCare® - our commitment to excellence - you're also an active part of helping patients achieve a healthier life style through U lt r a C a r e® individualized care. Experience Excellence To help you give your best, Fresenius offers a team approach to care giving, superior technology, opportunities for advancement and a work schedule that offers a great quality of life. So you can reach for something more - for yourself and for your patients. Acute RN Q u a lifie d candidates possess: • Current RN Licensure • M in iiiium o f one year's med/surg o r ICU/CCU experience preferred • Dialysis experience preferred b u t n o t required, w ili tra in q u a iifie d candidates Bring your talent dedication and ambition to Fresenius, the world leader in dialysis care. If you'd like to apply, or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jan Moore at: (810) 534-0016, cell: (810) 250-1363, or fax: (810) 225-1890. EOE Fresenius Medical Care WWW.FMCNACAREERS.COM c2l 95999 Hospice Experience the True Essence of Caring Arbor Hospice 8 Home Care provides quality, compassionate care in our Residence and throughout a seven-county service area of Southeastern Michigan. We invite you to explore the following opportunities; Ann Arbor Residence ♦ RN/LPN (Day and Afternoon shift) ♦ Nurse Practitioner (contingent) Hospice Home Environment ♦ RN/LPN ♦ On-Call RN Skilled Home Care ♦ RN (full time contingent) ♦ Occupational Therapist (contingent) Current license required. Prior hospice or home care experience strongly considered. We offer competitive compensation rates and flexible, family-friendly scheduling. Email resume to kolex@arborhospice.org or fax to 734-662-9000. SOCIAL WORKER Glacier Hilts is currently seeking a full-time Social Worker to join our skilled nursing center team. The qualified candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide support services to residents and families to assist them in meeting their social and emotional needs. Bachelor's Degree in social work required. Experience in an older adult setting is required. Experience in a medical setting, discharge planning and MDS experience required. Come join a great health care team dedicated to quality service to our residents. Please send/fax/email resume ATTN; Staff Recruiter. EOE. We are conveniently located near 1-94, US23 and M14. 1200 Earhart Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 (734) 929-6736 Fax (734)929-6901 lanjab@glacierhills.org MDS COORDINATOR- If you are interested in working with a leader in senior housing and services. Porter Hills may be what you're looking for. This position works closely with the entire interdisciplinary team and ensures and enhances the quality of care for our residents. Part and full time positions are available. Requirements include an RN license with excellent organization, communication, and computer skills. Attention to detail is critical. No experience required. Send resume to Human Resources, 3600 East • Fulton. GR, Ml 49546 or email hr-corp@porterhills.org. EOE Medical Assistant ^ The Michigan Head-Pain 8 Neurological Institute (MHNI), a private, JCAHO 8 CARF accredited center in Ann Arbor is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. Preferred candidates should have clinical experience along with excellent written, organizational and communication skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. This is a full-time position with no weekends or evenings. Please email cover letter and resume to bfarrell@mhni.com or fax to Bill Farrell at 734-677-2422. Medical Records I f 4 days per week fo r medical practice located in Ann Arbor. Some of the responsibilites include; Filing and pulling patients medical records, and filing papers into the medical records. Must be able to multi task and be dependable. Competitive benefits and salary offered. Reply to: Box M43 P.O. Box 1147 An nArbor, Ml 48106-1147 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST Multi-specialty experience necessary. Work at home. Part time position. Call or fax resume to 734-429-1868. V A LLAi NSING r C O M M U N I T Y COLLEGE Where Success Begins Nursing Faculty Full-time, Lansing Community College: Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed; Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) desired. Must have or be eligible fo r a Michigan Nursing License. Knowledge and clinical expertise in the area of Medical- Surgical Nursing required, Gerontological nursing experience desirable. Clinical and/or classroom teaching experience required. Experience in working with diverse students who have varying language and critical thinking skills required. Apply online (only) at www.jobs.tcc.edu. Questions may be directed to Nancy at 517-483-1885. EOE. Nurse Manager I M IHA Family Practice Is seeking a full-time highly-skilled, experienced Nurse Manager. We are a well-established care group who desire individuals to be influential in the evolution of positive office culture, who will provide professional clinical leadership and oversight, and compassionately supervise nursing staff. 5 years of clinical management experience and computer experiehce required. Must be licensed to practice in the State of Michigan. We offer competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, including: paid time off, medical, life, disability insurance, 401(k) and tuition assistance along with optional dental. Interested? Send resume to: Practice Manager 2004 Hogback Rd., Ste. 14 Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 or fax to 734-971-3658 NURSING MANAGER Wonderful opportunity to work for the only Long Term Care organization recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan. If you are interested in working with a leader in senior housing and services. Porter Hills may be what you're looking for. This position is full-time and includes day to day management of resident care 8 staff for a 34 bed skilled nursing unit. Send resume to HR, 3600 East Fulton. GR, Ml 49546 or email hr-corp@porterhills.org. EOE Nursing RNs $27.00/HR. LPNs $23.00/HR Full 8 Part time, afternoon shift. BORTZ HEALTHCARE OF YPSILANTI 28 S. Prospect Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Phone: 734-483-2220 Ophthalmic Assistant Full time position(s), must be able to travel between offices in Toldeo, OH and Monroe, Ml. Excellent benefits. Submit resume to: Reed Vision Associates, P.C. 1180 N. Monroe St. Monroe, Ml 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 humanresources@ reedvision.com. PATIENT SERVICES MANAGER Expanding, multi-site opthalmology practice seeking experienced professional to manage all front office operations. Must have direct supervisory experience. Must, be knowledgeable of medical billing process and insurance reimbursements. Full benefits; wages commensurate with experience. Submit resume to: Reed Vision Associates, P.C. 1180N. Monroe St. Monroe, Ml 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 humanresources@ reedvision.com. Pharmacy Pharmacy Technicians • Work at world-renowned U of M Hospital • A rewarding career helping others • $10.37-$17.58 pay rates Midnight shifts One year of pharmacy technician experience preferred. Day shifts IV prep experience required. Requires strong attention-todetail and math skills, plus a rock solid work ethic. Interested candidates can learn more at www.med. umich.edu/careers Please send your resume to: Cari Marshall UMH - Dept. Pharmacy Services 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. UH B2D301/0008 Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0008 Email: Pharmacy-jobs@ med.umich.edg University of M ic h ig a n H ealth System A non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Professional Nursing RN/LPN. 12 hr shifts. No wknds. MDS Coordinator. RN License required. CENAs ail shifts. 734-761-3800. Fax: 734-761-3802. Ask for Judi or Laura. PSYCHIATRIC NP The Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System has an immediate opening for a FT nurse practitioner to work in our Ann Arbor facility. Applicant must be licensed; ANCC certified and have prescriptive authority. Interested applicants should contact Carol Burgeson, Human Resources at (734) 761-7941 or fax resume to: (734) 769-7071. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PSYCHOLOGIST-PhD, LP. Contractual. Downtown. 734-761-7204 Practice Manager IH A IHA, a local-area physician group, is seeking a highlyskilled and experienced Practice Manager II. We are a well-established care group who desires an individual who w ill be influential in the evolution of positive office culture, the successes of established benchmarks, and the financial security of the practice. Therefore, a proven track record of exceeding expectations, handling issues with professionalism, proactively managing finances, effectively facilitating positive outcomes to human resources and administrative issues is a must. A clinical or nursing background is also necessary to execute this position with effectiveness; RN's with management experience strongly urged to apply. This is a full-time position and will manage Commonwealth Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor along with IHA's Hospitaiist program. We provide a work environment comprised of an exemplary team of professionals to support growth and positive impacts, a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities to grow and align professional goals. Qualified applicants may submit a resume and salary requirement to the VP of Operations 2100 Commonwealth Blvd. Ste. 202, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105, fax to 866-282-8067 contactus@ihacares.com www.ihacares.com QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATORSUPERVISOR Herrick Memorial Hospital in Tecumseh, Mich, is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Coordinator - Supervisor. This position provides support and guidance to the laboratory in ensuring that all quality control and regulatory compliance standards are met. Duties w ili also include directing supervisory services to the laboratory staff at Herrick Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate must be a registered Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician, possess five years experience, have a background in general chemistry and possess mathematical and computer skills. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, 401K, ETO and tuition reimbursement. If you are interested in working with our outstanding customer-focused team, please mail, fax, or e-mail your resume to, or request an application from: Attn: Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Dept ProMedica Health System 500 E. Pottawatamie St Tecumseh, Ml 49286 Phone: 517-424-3223 Fax: 517-423-9799 E-mail: doris.kemner@ promedica.org For more information, or to apply online, visit the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOEMember of PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM RECEPTIONIST FRONT OFFICE STAFF Busy multi-physician practice seeks a full time medical receptionist. Responsibilities include checking-in 8 checking- out patients. Appointment scheduling 8 various front office duties. Good opportunity for a customer service oriented outgoing individual. Medical Office 8 medical computer experience preferred. Excellent benefit package. Fax resume to Manager, 734-528-0720. REGISTERED NURSE Union position with excellent benefits. Care for inmates at County Jail. Complete assessments, provide emergency tare, dispense medications, coordinate physicai/mental health care, routine labs, etc. Must share on-call for weekends/holidays. Must be able to function independently in a fastpaced, dynamic environment. Strong assessment skills. Need individual who is able to maintain a professional presence with a diverse patient population. Posting: #074-05. Starting Salary: $25.72/hr. Deadline (received by): 2-3-06. Shift is determined by shift bid. Send Resume to: Capt. Thomas Shull, Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department, 1500 Lament St., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 or fax (269) 385- 6162 www.kalcounty.com EOE REGISTERED NURSE Union position with excellent benefits. Care for inmates at County Jail. Complete assessments, provide emergency care, dispense medications, coordinate physicai/mental health care, routine labs, etc. Must share on-call fo r weekends/holidays. Must be able to function independently in a fastpaced, dynamic environment. Strong assessment skills. Need individual who is able to maintain a professional presence with a diverse patient population. Posting: #074-05. Starting Salary; $25.72/hr. Deadline (received by): 2-3-06. Shift is determined by shift bid. Send Resume to: Capt. Thomas Shull, Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department, 1500 Lament St., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 or fax (269) 385- 6162 www.kalcounty.com EOE TH E L IV IN G S T O N C O M M U N IT Y N EW S FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 7 ,2 0 0 6 C7 REGISTERED NURSE CARDIOLOGY Herrick Memorial Hospital is seeking a part-time, day-shift RN in our Cardiology Department at Herrick Memorial Hospital in Tecumseh, Mich. This position also provides coverage at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, Mich. This RN will provide quality patient care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients receiving cardiac non-invasive diagnostic tests. We seek a caring professional who has graduated from an accredited RN school of nursing and has a current nursing license in the state of Michigan. CPR and ACLS Certification and three years critical care nursing experience are requi• redd. Diiaagnostic testing experience Is preferred. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and a generous signon bonus. Interested applicants should mail, fax, or email your resume to, or request an application from: Attn: Clinical Recruiter Human Resources Dept ProMedica Health System, 500 E. Pottawatamie Street Tecumseh, Ml 49286 Phone: 517-424-3223 Fax: 517-423-9799 E-mail: doris.kemner@ promedica.org For more information, or to apply online, visit the Career Opportunities section of www.promedica.org EOE Member of RN/LPN IHA IHA Livingston Pediatrics is seeking a full-time RN or LPN. Duties include serving as a liaison between patients and provider staff, quality improvement initiatives, assisting in direct patient care, performing comprehensive telephone triage and patient education. Pediatric and computer experience required. Must be licensed by the State of Michigan. Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package offered. Interested applicant may submit resume to: Nurse Manager, 7575 Grand River, Ste. 209, Brighton, Ml 48114, or fax to 810 844 7785. www.ihacares.com Reimbursement Specialist F/T position. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, 8 3rd party billing rules 8 requirements. Community Mental Health billing/reimbursement experience preferred. Candidate will have strong organizationat/ interpersonal skills with ability to work independently. Applicant should also have a solid working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases. Encompass software experience a plus. High School diploma required. Associate's degree preferred. Starting salary $29,008, plus benefits. Send resume to Arlene Maciag, Livingston County CMH, 2280 E. Grand River, Howell, Ml 48843. NO PHONE CALLS. EOE. RESEARCH COORDINATOR Michigan Heart, P.C. is a prestigious cardiology practice focused on providing quality care to their patients. We believe that every member of our staff plays a significant role in the care of our patients. We are seeking a part time and a full time Research Coordinator to provide specific study support. Responsibilities will include coordination of patient screening, enrollment and follow-up activities, for both drug and device trials. The successful candidate will be an R.N. who demonstrates initiative, the ability to work independently, and effectively coordinate the activities of several studies. Candidate should possess strong interpersonal communication skills and function well in a team environment. Cardiology experience is required and previous research experience is preferred. Michigan Heart, P.C. offers a competitive salary and great benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resume by January 29th to: Michigan Heart, P.C. Attn: Human Resources 5325 Elliott Drive, Suite 203 Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 HR@michiganheart.com RN, Infusion RN, , PT&OT Personal Home Care Services Inc., is currently seeking Home Care RNs, Infusion RNs, PTs, OTs and STs in the Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw and Shiawassee Counties. Must be licensed/ certified. Home Care experience preferred, F/T, P IT 8 contingent available. Call to schedule interview at our Plymouth Office on Jan. 241 P remium Pay, Paid Mileage & Sig n-O n Bo nu s up to $5,000! Also seeking contingent Home Care Aides. Must have Certificate fo r completion of examination provided by MHHA within last 2 yrs. To inquire, contact Jennifer at 866-716-0969; fax 586- 716-8684 or email: resumes@ personalhomecare.com Personal H om e Care S e rvice s, Inc. "P e o p le Feel Better at H om e" RN/OR Supervisor The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is recruiting for a full time RN/OR Manager. Incumbent is responsible for the supervision of OR surgical technician and nursing staff, as well as PACU staff; day-to-day management of the Operating Room suite, and other administrative duties. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and have 5 years experience in a surgical setting. Candidate must also have managerial/supervisory experience. Interested candidates please fax resume to Carol Burgeson (HR) to (734) 769-7071 or Call (734) 761-7941. EOE 7 ^ 7/j^ ^ RN Nursing Supervisor FT salary, w/benefits, Adult SA Detox/Residential in Canton. Send resume to: H EGIRA P R O G R A M S JN C . 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Ste 200 Westland, Ml 48185 ^ ^ ^ RN POSITIONS Huron Valley Ambulance, a nonprofit healthcare provider, has immediate full time and per-diem RN openings in our cal) center for variable shifts (primarily afternoons). jA minimum or 2 years of experience in a pediatric or emergency room is required. Must also have experience with computers and strong communication skills. Previous triage experience and/or disease management experience preferred. Send resumes to Huron V a lle y Am b u lance 1200 State Circle Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 or visit our website at www.hva.org EOE RNs?LPNs Local Home Care opportunities on all shifts! Flexible schedules and outstanding benefits with fantastic retirement program fo r full time positions. Intermittent Visits - regular and contingent Visiting Nurse positions in Washtenaw or Wayne county, and surrounding areas. Day or evening shifts. • Contingent home visits for OB program -- Spanish speaking a plus • Private duty - pediatric ventilator patients in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Livonia, Howell and more. High demand fo r midnight care. Call University of Michigan Visiting Nurses (734) 477- 7201 or fax (734) 677-0834. t Home i JCAHO Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer D/V. personalhomecare.com RNsandLPNs Afternoon Shift! $ NEW WAGE $ $ PROGRAMS $ CARETEL INNS, a first-class Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing facility In Brighton is looking for nurses to join our award winning team. If you have a genuine love fo r the elderly and would like to work in a beautiful, homelike atmosphere, please come and meet Julie, our Director of Health Services. Call Julie today to ask about our new wage program and join our family at: 517-404-8099. Social Worker CMH experience. Call 734- 973-7764. Fax 734-973-7897. Medical Billing 8 Coding trainees needed for training program which features internships 8 jo b placement assistance. Program starts Feb. 6. Call 1-866-399-3725 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Service Coordinator Under the general supervision of a higher-classified employee, serves as a professional lead worker, coordinating service activities of a designated unit within the department to which assigned. As such, assigns cases, monitors activities and perform similar coordinating functions of a non-supervisory nature. Provides direct services to department customers. Master's degree in Nursing. Licensure or certification appropriate to nursing degree. A minimum of two years of nursing experience and experience working with multiple health care disciplines. Completion of application form obtained on line at www.eWashtenaw.org or by visiting the Washtenaw County Human Resources Department, 220 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Applications may also be mailed to Washtenaw County Human Resources, P. 0. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, Ml 48107-8645 by February 22, 2006. EEO/AA Social Work YOU SHARE OUR GOAL. Helping patients achieve as much independence as quickly as possible-it's a goal we all share at Heartland Health Care Center-Ann Arbor. A leading provider of rehabilitation and post-acute care, we offer outcome-oriented care for patients following injury or illness. Join our close-knit team. Current Openings; Social Worker Part-time 24 hours per week Provides medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing. High School diploma required, Bachelor's Degree in Social Work highly preferred. Current Social Work license highly preferred. Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in health care setting preferred. Previous work with Alzheimer's/ Dementia patients highly preferred. We offer excellent and competitive rates as well as full benefits package! Walk-ins welcome at: Heartland Health Care Center- Ann Arbor, 4701 East Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 or contact Dean Tygart, HR Director, 734-975- 2600, fax/forward resume to: 734-677-5857 or apply online www.hcr-manorcare.com EEO/Drug-Free Employer. People. Strength. Commitment. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Therapist FT w/benefits. Adult SMI experience required. Must have LMSW, LLP, LPC for our Westland office. Send resume to: HEGIRA PRO G R AM S , INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Ste 200 Westland, Ml 48185 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Therapists Contractual Min. LMSW. LLP, LPC required. Adult 8 adolescent outpatient. Clinic locales: Livonia, Westland, Canton, Romulus. ☆ Send resume to: HEGIRA PRO G R AM S , INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Westland, Ml 48185 Administrative Asst. For general office duties. 3 yrs manufacturing, bookkeeping 8 Microsoft Office experience desired. Great pay 8 benefits. Apply by mail to: Office Manager PO Box 279 Wayne, Ml FAX: 734-721-3490 Administrative Data Entry Clerk-PT8FT,$10 /hr Typing 8 computer skills needed. Call 734-629-1505 Administrative Asst. RCO Engineering, a leading automotive development company, has a long-term opening for an Administrative Assistant in the Ann Arbor Area. Microsoft Office experience, excellent communication skills, and good computer knowledge required. Basic ability to converse in Japanese is a plus. Please send resume to: Fax: 586-415-4726 or email nina.bunk@RCOeng.com BOOKKEEPER, P/T Mature independent Quickbooks Pro skills. Call 734-662-5390 CHIROPRACTIC ASST. Must be able to multi task. F/T 8 P/T, eves. Call for details at 734-482-7700. 5260 O ffice and Clerical Administrative Asst. Established insurance/financial service firm seeks experienced detail-oriented, team player with dictation. Word, Excel, and database experience to assist busy executive and underwriting dept. Life insurance, legal, tax or trust administration background ideal. Non-smoking office. Benefits including 401 (k). Email resume to: info@finconcepts.com or fax (734)214-9771. Appt. Scheduler Daily phone contact with customers of local retail firm. Should be organized, attentive to detail, 8 service oriented. General office experience necessary, 4-yr. degree preferred. Negotiable salary; fringes. Send resume to; jedwards@ creativewindows.com OFFICE HELP PMG, an established leader in Medical Billing, has a full time opening for an ambitious person. Applicant should be self-motivated, analytical, disciplined, meticulous, organized, computer savvy, and be able to communicate well. Experience in Word, Excel, Publisher, and/ or PowerPoint required. This is an entry level position that could lead to advancement in other areas requiring expertise. Medical billing knowledge is not required, but would be helpful. The successful applicant should appreciate the great benefits, excellent pay, and casual atmosphere that we provide for our great staff. Please fax, mail or email resume to: PMG Personnel Coordinator P.O. Box 1108 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Fax: 734-677-1603 opportunities® pmgpays.com P/T OFFICE STAFF Chiropractic office now interviewing for afternoon/evening office staff. Candidates must have office experience and able to illustrate a history of long-term employment on their resume. Position starts at $9/hr. Send resumes to: PO Box 557, Clinton, Ml 49236 or fax to 517-456-8283 RECEPTIONIST G E N E R A L OFFICE Full Time. Ability to handle multiple phone lines 8 a variety o f tasks. Telephone etiquette, good typing/computer skills, and organizational skills a must. Please fax resume w/desired hourly wage to: 734-973-9315. Telephone Receptionist huron gastro center for digestif care Busy medical practice is looking fo r telephone receptionist w ith a minimum of 1 year's experience. Responsibilities include routing incoming calls 600+/daily to the appropriate department. Excellent customer service skills required. Fax resume to Operations Manager 734-434-0765 or mail to 5300 Elliott Drive Ypsilanti, Ml 48197 Testing Center Service Assistant Administer academic, placement and employment screening tests for students and guests. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate and 0-2 years relevant work experience. Starting hourly rate is $12.45 with numerous fringe benefits. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 27, 2006. Interested persons should apply 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 Job Hotline (734) 973-3510. 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: http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA employer. C om p u te r a n d Tech nical Application Developer Mapinfo, a global provider of location intelligence solutions, seeks Application Developer to customize software devetopment/design, develop SQL server database, use VB.Net/C#. Must have MS in computer science 8 1-yr experience. Please send resume to: 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Suite 1700, Lobby H Attn: HR P.O. Box 556 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 EOE Computer People. Strength. Commitment. HCR Manor Care, the leader in rehabilitation and postacute care, is currently looking for a web designer. W E B CO N T EN T ADMINISTRATORW E B DESIGN/ USABILITY FOCUS In 2005, HCR Manor Care received the prestigious Best Employee Portal industry award from DCI and DM Review Magazine for pioneering a Business Process Po rtal. Responsible for web user interface design for our company- wide portal, web applications and web content templates. Consideration to those having most of the following qualifications and/or experiences: • Solid understanding of web-related technologies with a design focus. These include: HTML/CSS XHTML/Web Standards DOM Scripting/JavaScript Web Graphics/lcon design Web usability Content management Understanding of software development process Software development ability/CS background a plus ■ Understanding of Microsoft. NET technologies plus. Apply online at www.hcr-manorcare.com Req Number 06-010. EEO/Drug-Free Employer IT Software Engineer, Systems Software (Ann Arbor, Ml area/muitiple openings) - Research, design, develop and test operating systems-level and network distribution for business applications, applying principles of engineering; configure Enterprise Application Integration systems or Websphere ICS and/or Message Broker; and use one (1) or more of the following: Oracle, AIX, MQSeries, UNIX, Windows NT Server 4.0/ W2K, Java, Visual Basic, C/ C-F -F, JavaScript, TCP/IP, FTP and/or MySQL. Requires Bachelors (or foreign education equivalent) in related field of study plus 1 yr t rience. Will accept any equally suitable combination of education, training and/or experience qualifying applicant to perform the job duties. Send resume to MCIT, Human Resources Attn M- 049659-SJ, Univ. of Mich., 4251 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 3300, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105. EOE. JAVA DEVELOPER PMTG, a leading provider of premium automotive transport services, seeks a highly qualified Java Developer to join its staff. The successful candidate will be working with a team, at our Okemos, Michigan headquarters, toward the development and continual improvement of a distributed fleet and inventory management system. Requirements: 4 y r. degree in computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience, 5 -f- yrs. OOP, 3 + yrs. Java Dev. Prefer expereince in Object/Relational mapping (Hibernate), Instant Messaging (XMPP/Jabber), GUI Development (Swing); and excellent communication/ documentation skills. We offer a comfortable, casual environment, competitive pay, excellent benefits. Only resumes with cover letter stating salary requirements w ill be considered. No phone calls please. Precision Motor Transport Group, LLC, Attn: Emily Glassburn, 3681 Okemos Rd., Okemos, Ml 48864. cglassburn@pmtghome.com PROJECT MANAGER Must have training in abstract or representational art. Open-minded, patient, grounded, "out of box" problem solver. (11:11). 810-231-3251 Website Manager The University of Michigan, Technology Services in the Division of Student Affairs is looking for a Website Manager who excels at hands-on website management and design. The successful candidate will be coordinating a web development team of designers and programmers as they undertake the design and implementation o f a variety o f Student Affairs website projects. Our unit is a blend of creative design and technology initiative. Qualified candidates must have website design and development experience as a team/ project leader, excellent communications skills, and be self motivated. The University of Michigan is and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Please submit resume to: John Brockett 530 S. State St. 3410 Michigan Union Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1308 Earn Industry-Standard IT Certifications Seeking 15 Trainees for Computer Technology Training Program which features internships 8 job placement assistance. Classes begin Feb. 6. ©866-773-6146 I E n g in e e rin g Application Systems Developer Book and journal manufacturer is seeking an Application Systems Developer to join our project team involved in developing, implementing and maintaining systems that assist our state-oMhe-art manufacturing processes. Candidate must be proficient in Visual Basic, ASP (preferably .Net) and Java script. Must be object-oriented and familiar with COM objects. SQL server experience (SQL queries) is necessary. Must be a team player and able to communicate effectively with ail levels of employees. We are looking for an experienced developer with 7 years of experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred. Please apply in person at: Edwards Brothers, Inc. 2500 South State Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or online at www.riteone.org/edwards. Job Code Appsys06. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/v/d EBRDOWTAHREDRSS ENGINEERING-Technical Staff Member - Provide presale support for MSC.Dytran, MSC.Marc, MSC.Patran, SOL 600, SOL 700 and other related MSC products. Provide support Tor end users and MSC employees worldwide. Respond to technical questions and resolve customer issues re: MSC nonlinear products. Provide demonstrations and on-site customer training. Must have Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 yrs. of experience in job offered or as Mechanical Engineer. Experience to include Dytran, Nastran and Patran. Job site: Ann Arbor, Ml. Send Resume to MSC.Software, 2300 Traverwood Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48105. Attn: K. Caste) or via email to ken.castel@ mscsoftware.com. ENGINEER - ALUMINUM CASTING This position will be responsible for all quality and process engineering duties for both our permanent mold division and the non-automotive sector of our green sand division. Duties will include customer contact, determining processes, evaluating new work, overseeing pattern construction, root cause analysis, monitoring quality and providing metrics for same. This position will report to the President. The ideal candidate w ill have a passion for the industry, permanent mold experience, possess a bachelor's degree, good team player, and have a sense of urgency that is required in today's business environment. Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and salary history to: Eagle Aluminum Cast Products Attn: HR 5142 Evanston Ave. Muskegon, Ml 49442 Or fax to 231-788-2165 Engineering PRODUCT/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER NSK Corporation, an international manufacturer of motion technology products, including antifriction bearings, seeks a Product/ Applications Engineer for its Corporate office in Ann Arbor, Ml. Position provides the Company with a source for technical authority on selection, application and use of our products. Wqrks closely with customers to fcletermine requirements and develop system designs using Company products. Also responsible for various aspects of design and development of the Products, to meet customer requirements. Supports sales by obtaining approval of Company products. Position available is with automotive applications; requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and preferably 4 to 10 years of related experience. NSK offers a competitive salary, full range of medical, dental and life benefits, and a 401 (k) plan. For confidential consideration, please email your resume along with salary requirement to Jobs@nskcorp. com (indicate Engineer 120-05 in the subject line). EOE 5310 Ed u ca tio n Research Computer Specialist Perform engineering simulation studies to contribute to Automotive Research Center (ARC) research activities. Use computational software to conduct engineering simulation studies in areas such as CFD. Develop/maintain ARC + other automotive-related web sites. Create multimedia material for scientific visualization, presentations, promotional materials. Administer Internet portals and server computers to facilitate researcher interaction and information distribution. Advise faculty, researchers, and students on multimedia creation and computer-related problems. Requires Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering -I- 1 year of experience to include experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations and computer/multimedia presentation of research results. Apply by mail only to: Susan Clair, University of Michigan, Dept, of Mechanical Engineering, 1231 Beal Ave., Rm. 2033 W.E. Lay Auto Lab, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. Assistant Pre-School Teacher - Active 8 energetic for Mon, Weds, Thurs 12:30- 6:30 8 Fri 9:30-6:30. CPR required. Call 734-998-1541. BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT (Monroe County Intermediate S cho o l District-Educational Center) Posting #59-05 Full-time position available January 30, 2006. Qualifications: Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education, School Social Work, School Psychology or related area required. Also, working experience with cognitively impaired or developmentally delayed students w ith severe behavior problems required. A complete job description and application process is available at https://misd.k12.mi.us. (Click on 'Employment' and follow instructions to apply for this position through the link at the bottom of the position description.). Applications accepted through February 1, 2006. ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION. FAXED OR MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Transcripts, three (3) letters of reference and applicable certifications/ licenses must be uploaded with the application. Elizabeth J. Taylor Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 8 Legal Counsel (734) 242-5799 Ext. 1200 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Please visit the Lenawee ISD website http://lisd.k12.mi.us for more information. Background checks will be conducted. Young ToddlerTeacher De>aer. F/T. energetic, enthusiastic, experience in education. 734-439-1102. DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN BUSINESS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Bowling Green State University The Director provides leadership to the administrative staff, manages department budgets, and plans/oversees MBi^MOD programs, admissions and finahcial aid processes and student support services. The incumbent represents the department on committees, and coordinates the 6-year limit review/notification processes. Overnight and weekend travel is expected. Requires and MBA degree from an AACSB International accredited program; 2- 3 years' advising, recruitment, admissions, or teaching experience in a university setting (preferably with graduate and/or non-traditional students) or 3-5 years' corporate experience (sales/ marketing/HRM preferred); and 1-2 years in a supervisory role. Superior communication and customer service skills are necessary. Minimum salary $43,502. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Full benefits package available. To apply: submit letter of application with e-mail address, resume, and names/addresses/ telephone numbers of 3 professional references postmarked by February 10, 2006, to Office of Human Resources (Search J-000253), 100 College Park Office Bldg., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0201. Ph: (41 9)372-8421. (http;//www. bgsu.edu/offices/ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO employer/educator. MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR Instructor for all levels of mathematics. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in mathematics, Ph.D. preferred. Experience teaching at the community college or lower division level and in the use of technology-mediated, online, and distance-learning techniques is desirable. This is a full-time, tenure track, 165-day position beginning in August 2006. Beginning salary $42,540-$47,259 dependent on preparation and/ or experience. Liberal benefits. PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Instructor for psychology and/or psychology and early childhood development courses. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in psychology, Ph.D. preferred, combined with evidence of at least 20 credit hours of graduate level work in early childhood education. Experience teaching at the community college or lower division level and in the use of technology- mediated, online, and distance-learning techniques is desirable. This is a fulltime, tenure track, 165-day position beginning in August 2006. Beginning salary $42,540-147,259 dependent on preparation and/or experience. Liberal benefits. For the above positions, interested individuals should send letter of interest, detailed resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation by March 3, 2006 to: Mr. Vinnie Maltese Dean of Science/Math Monroe County Community College 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, Ml 48161 vmaltese@monroeccc.edu EOE TEACHERS-P/T Dynamic non-profit preschool (0-5 yrs). Experience preferred, see website www.aliencreek.org Send resume to; allencreekpreschool (^a h o o .com FAX 734-994-3372 Pro fe s s io n a l a n d M a n a g e ria l Accountant, Staff Ann Arbor accounting firm has an immediate opening. Full book keeping support, including AP, payroll, general ledger/financial statements, data entry. Must have 2 years experience. FT. Fax resume to 734-213-8292 or ierona@renfinancial.com ACCOUNTANT Adrian Dominican Sisters has a position opening in its Finance Department for an experienced accountant. The position is responsible for a wide variety of accounting functions, such as processing General Ledger reporting, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting/reporting, tax preparation and other projects assigned by the Director of Finance/ Finance Office Manager. The successful candidate will possess at least 3-5 years of accounting and/or business office experience including knowledge of payroll processes. Additional requirements include a working knowledge of computer database/ reporting software including Microsoft Great Plains, Seagate Costal Report Writer, Creative Solutions software, and Kronos Workforce Central. Minimum education level Is a BS in accounting. Preferred education level includes CPA. Some experience in supervision is also helpful with above average verbal and written communication skills. We offer a complete benefit package. Repiy by February 1 to: Louis Martin Adrian Dominican Sisters Director, Human Resources 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, Ml 49221 Fax; 517-266-4104 Email lmartin@ adriandominicans.org Equal opportunity employer ACCOUNTANT Local CPA firm seeking full/ part time additions to tax and audit staff. Send resume to N L, 3135 S. State St., Suite 208, Ann Arbor, 48108. ACCOUNTANT Enthusiastic team player needed to work w ith head of Accounting Department of growth-oriented Credit Union. Key functions include financial statement preparation, forecasting, financial analysis, and asset-liability modeling. Minimum of a bachelors degree in Accounting required. Must have good working knowledge of GAAP. Previous financial institution experience a plus. Please submit resume to Midwest Financial C.U. 2400 Green Rd., Ann Arbor Ml 48105, fax 734-213-3026 or e-mail Irayner@mwfcu.org AD LANGUAGE Research Investigator to study the use of radiation therapy by examining the molecular biology, physiology, and pharmacology of the dendritic cell system. Additional involvement in studies directed toward the identification of radiation therapy fo r the treatment of cancer. Requires M.D. plus six months o f oncology research experience. Send resume to Alfred E. Chang, M.D. Surgical Oncology, 3302 Cancer Center/0932, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-0932. BENEFITS SPECIALIST Responsible for working within a team environment to provide Benefit acimin service to multiple clients. Qualified candidates will have 3 - 5 years experience in benefits admin with a full working knowledge of health, dental, vision and other ancillary plans. Send resume w ith salary requirements/ history to: employment@ bcnservices.com Career Services Counselor The Ave Maria School of Law, providing legal education enriched by the Catholic Faith, seeks a mission oriented, Career Services Counselor. Reports to the Career Services Director 8 works to provide professional legal career counseling services to students 8 alumni/alumnae Reviews 8 edits resumes 8 cover letters; assists students w/defining career goals 8 structuring a legal career search, teaches networking 8 interviewing skills. JD degree required. Experience (1-2 yrs) in the legal field 8/or legal career counseling; demonstrated knowledge of career skills 8 techniques; excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, 8 computer skills essential. Excellent benefit pkg w/generous employer contribution. Send cover letter, resume, 8 salary requirements to: Ave Maria School of Law Dept. C/S 3475 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48105-2550 Fax: (734) 622-0123 COMPTROLLER Scholarly membership association seeks Comptroller to oversee its financial affairs including; accounts payable, bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll and human resource functions, investment records, etc. Accounting background essential; familiarity with MIP funding software and experience working in nonprofit environment highly desirable. Professional demeanor, excellent communication skills and ability to work w ith wide range of academic and financial institutions required. Permanent, year-round position, 30-40 hrs/wk. Flexible schedule. Competitive salary and benefits. Please send letter detailing qualifications and background along with resum by 1/30/06 to: Association for Asian Studies Attn : Executive Director 1021 E. Huron Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 m m fA W ff Corporate Tax Accountant A V F U E L CORPORATION Avfuel Corporation, a national supplier of aviation fuels and related support services, has an immediate opening for a Corporate Tax Accountant. The ideal candidate should possess 1 to 3 years corporate tax experience. The ability to multi-task, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently is essential. Responsibilities include preparing federal and state corporate income and franchise tax returns, preparing tax accrual entries, reconciling general ledger accounts and preparing property tax renditions. Some research involved. Please forward your resume with salary requirements to: HR, P.O. Box 1387 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Fax: 775-213-3742 email; jobs@avfuel.com A fA fA W A T A T A Customer Service Representative ReCellular, Inc., a leader in the recycling, reuse 8 resale of electronic equipment seeks a motivated, proactive Customer Service Representative. Responsibilities include answering inbound calls, troubleshooting customer issues, processing customer returns, reporting 8 all administrative tasks required to ensure the customer's satisfaction 8 providing excellent customer service by ensuring that all customer queries are handled and resolved accurately, college degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years customer service experience, including working within a call center environment 8 dealing with customers over the telephone. Multilingual in Spanish or Chinese preferred. Please send resume w/ salary requirements to: ReCellular, Inc.; Attn: HR 2555 Bishop Circle W. Dexter, Ml 48130 Fax: (734) 205-2155 recruiting@recellular.com DIRECTOR, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES DUTIES: Provides primary leadership and management to all YWCA Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Services Department staff, interns and volunteers; oversees and implements department financial operations and complex program budgets with sound fiscal strategies; establishes an annual departmental strategic business plan and successfully implements same; responsible for seeking and obtaining complex/ major grants; oversees the design, development and implementation of new programs and service deliveries; evaluates and implements changes/improvements to existing programming and services; develops and maintains a viable volunteer work force; develops and main-* tains community relationships and provides key leadership in the community's coordinated response to domestic violence; professional, knowledgeable, credible and articulate speaker/advocate who builds bridges, fosters partnerships and broadens and strengthens a donor/supporter base; team builder with staff through positive/professional attitude and insightful communication skills. Serves as Department Head and as a member of the Management Team of the YWCA. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree required. Masters Degree in human services, social work, psychology, criminal justice and or education with at least five years of related experience. Additional business degree and/ or business experience a plus. Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault is required. Valid Michigan drivers license. Demonstrated experience and skill in fiscal management, budgeting, program development, complex grant management, supervisory staff management, community programming leadership, interpersonal relations, and public speaking. HOURS: Full-time, exempt. DEADLINE: Until Filled Please apply to: YWCA of Greater Flint, 310 E, Third St. Flint Ml 48502 or fax resume to (810) 238-1424. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEOC EMPLOYER. FINANCE DIRECTOR Michigan Municipal League, located in Ann Arbor, seeks Finance Director. Position requires bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration. CPA, MBA, and master's degree in accounting/ finance strongly preferred. Require comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting; budget development; information systems, banking, and management principles. Knowledge of GASB and insurance accounting is a plus. Successful candidate will provide financial leadership 8 direction of organization's general fund ($7M) and numerous component units, including two large risk management programs ($185M). Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and work well within a management team. Letter of interest, resume, salary history to: hrmanager@mml.org, or 1675 green Road, Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 to the attention of HR Administrator. Application deadline is 2-17-06. EOE. Financial Analyst The University of Michigan Health System has a temporary position currently available w ith permanent position possibilities for a Financial Analyst. Responsibilities include financial reporting, database management and miscellaneous projects. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required. Must be detail oriented with excellent verbal, written and analytical skills, as well as have working knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel. The ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision Is a must. Please send resumes to: Robert Scheitz, 3621 S. State Street, 700 KMS Place, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. A non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Univ e rs ity of M ic h ig a n H ea lth System GRANTWRITING Assistants P/T,$13-$17/hr. Excellent writing required. Resume to pmclean818@earthlink.net. IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT MANAGER Sought for fast-growing, well-established software company in Brighton. Must have excellent customer care, project mgmt 8 communication skills. Travel required. Email jobs@cebos.com FINANCIAL ANALYST Edwards Brothers, Inc., Michigan's largest privately owned book and journal manufacturing firm, specializing in short, medium, and ultra-short runs for publishers, authors, scholarly societies, industrial firms and universities, is seeking a Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will analyze, provide forecasts and recommend improvement measures based on operational and financial perform- |ence. This will involve analysis of financial reports and data and development of narrative analysis for management. Must have a strong working knowledge and application of Microsoft Excel, Access and Query, the ability to read and write Excel Macros and be comfortable in a fast changing, creative multi-tasking environment. Four years applicable financial experience required as well as a bachelor's degree In accounting, business or related field or equivalent experience. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Please apply in person at: Edwards Brothers, Inc., 2500 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 or online at: www.riteone.org/edwards/ Enter job code: Acct06. Please do not submit a resume without a completed application. Visit our Web site: www.edwardsbrothers.com. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer mifMd EBRDOWTAHREDRSS GAME EDITOR •1AMG All Media Guide is seeking an Editor to work w ith our All Game Guide Database at our corporate offices in Ann Arbor. Excellent communication skills and a passion for video games are required. Game industry awareness, prior database experience, and a Bachelor's degree are desired. If you are a knowledgeable and experienced GAMER, in any platform or genre, but never dreamed you could use this knowledge on the job, look no further. This position involves maintaining database integrity, assigning formal data to games, editing and writing reviews and game synopses and much more. All Media Guide is the world's largest and most comprehensive entertainment information resource for music, movies and games. AMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please email your resume, cover letter with salary requirement and writing samples to human resources: employment@allmusic.com or fax to (734) 827-2492 • • • International Business fSt T ruewave , LLC (Saline,"Mi) Seeks person with a Bachelor's or equivalent and 1 yr. of experience as a Market Analyst or other relevant experience. Send Resume to: HR: 1556 Woodland Dr. Saline, Ml 48176. Product Manager BirdBrain, a designer, importer, 8 marketer of decorative garden/gift products, is seeking a creative and highly motivated person w/at least 3-5 yrs of increasing product 8 brand development, ideally In hard goods, garden, gift, grocety, 8 home decor. Responsibilities include: Product development, pkg, merchandising, pricing, managing artists, 8 hands-on concept development. Requires a creative mind, knowledge of market trends, commitment to deadlines, attention to detail, strong communication, organizational 8 computer skills. High energy, passion, 8 sense of humor a must. Some domestic int'l travel. Email your resume (including salary history): christine@birdbrain.com Quality Assurance Administrator Responsible for providing administrative coordination to the Director of Quality Assurance. The successful candidate must be fluent in the application of Microsoft office software and have experience creating spreadsheets, presentations in PowerPoint and professional business communications. Must be able to exercise discretion with sound judgment in handling confidential information. Additional duties will include, but not limited to: Prepare and present data reports, investigate warranty trends and provide analysis, control all ISO documentation, coordinate and lead ISO system audits. Please send resume and salary history to: (No phone calls) Thetford Corporation Human Resource Director 7101 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, Ml 48103. EOE FAX: 734-997-6572 careers@thetford.com V.P. OF OPERATIONS To oversee daily operations under V.P. Sales and Service subsidiary of German machine manufacturer. Requires B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. 1 y r experience in project management or sales related. Fluency in German Lan- [uage. Mall resumes only to: loller Inc, 3753 Plaza Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 C a ll (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 to p la c e y o u r c la s s ifie d a d ^ TEDE LIVINGSTON ^ C O M M U N IT Y N EW S C8 THE LIVINGSTON COM M U NITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27,2006 Professio nal and M a n age rial Sales Professional New Business Second To None, a local market research firm is seeking an experienced sales professional to effectively sell our consultative services and drive our North American business growth and expansion. • B.A., B.S. •Minimum 5 years proven solution-based sales experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Strong organizational skills •Strong consultative selling background •Proven and consistent record of achieving and surpassing sales quotas Experience with a customer service measurement or market research firm preferred. Base salary $50,000 - $65,000. Some travel required. For more information about Second-To-None, visit; WWW. Second-To-None.com To apply, send resume and cover letter via email to: careers® second-to-nonecom ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Oakland Busin ess Review Is seeking a full-time account executive for our Oakland County territory. The ideal candidate must have proven BtoB selling experience. Must be strategic and confident in making sales presentations to business owners and C-ievei executives. Competitive salary plus commission. HR CONSULTANT/ ACCOUNT MGR, Manage client relationships with our PEO clients. Lead a team in providing top quality service to our clients in the areas of HR Management, Compliance, Benefits Admin, Payroll Admin, Safety, and Risk Management. Send resume with salary requirements/ history to: employment® bcnservices.com Human Resources Associate The HR Associate provides customer service to College personnel and the public regarding human resource functions, in compliance with HIPAA regulations and confidentially standards. The Associate will assist in the creation and maintenance of HRIS records, office filing, and administrative support tasks. This is a temporary three month appointment beginning mid February through the end of May 2006. Twenty hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm. No benefits afforded. No continuing employment rights are inferred. Minimum qualifications: Associates degree with emphasis in Human Resources or the equivalent of education, training, and experience as determined by administration, equivalent of two years work experience In Human Resources, proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent customer services skills. Hourly rate is $13.97. Application deadline is February 1,2006. Interested persons should send completed official WCC application form with transcript (if applicable) to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., 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 Job Hotline: 973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA i Sales an d A g e n ts Positions in this classification (Sales and Agents, 5340) are compensated at least in part by a sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation arrangement. A C A R E E R B Y DESIGN REAL ESTATE ONE ★ "Does it better" Over 225 of our Agents Earned in excess of $80,000! This is the opportunity you have been looking for. Free License Class Starting Soon! Details available at our Career Orientation Ann Arbor, Tues., Jan. 2 4 ,12pm and 6pm For Reservations: careers@realestateone.com Ms. Rundel 800-889-9001 Skills/ Qualifications; 2 - 5 + years Business-to- Business Work Experience Strong Presentation Skills / Verbal/ Written Proven Prospecting/ Closing Skills • Strategic Territoiv Management/ Sales Planning • Meeting Sales Goals • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Please send resume to: jblodgett®mbizreview.com . or fax 248-374-4940 ACCOUNT MANAGER Driven, self motivated, dedicated, honest, people person, relationship builder. Ideal candidates possess these qualities coupled with a successful track record in field sales. We offer in-demand products and services, 19 yrs. experience, key assignments, professional work environment, and excellent earnings potential. No overnight travel. Email resume to: hr@microsrc.com or fax to (734) 669-8844 AHENTION REALTORS Ever thought about mortgage sales? I made the switch! For a confidential interview call Bill ® Concord Mortgage, Inc. (810) 220-8200 INDUSTRIAL SALES A growing chemical company seeks a highly motivated hardworking sales account manager to handle the Michigan and Northern Ohio sales territory. Job includes prospecting new customer base, as well as up selling current customer base in the territory, as well as preparing weekly reporting and servicing the territory. Competitive salary and benefits including company provided auto. Please email your resume to hr@yumaindustries.com Inside Sales Building Materials Outgoing, friendly person wanted for fast-paced building material distribution office. Customer service experience with product knowledge required (roofing, siding, or windows). We offer excellent compensation and benefits, with advancement opportunities. E-mail us at employment® wimsattdirect.com, or apply in person; Wimsatt Building Materials 36340 Van Born, Wayne Inside Sales Representative Bird Brain, Inc. seeks an experienced rep to establish and grow a wholesale sales territory. Must have solid experience developing sales strategies and opportunities; recommending product solutions, providing outstanding customer service, and closing sales. Must be comfortable developing quality business relationships and selling over the phone. Strong computer and organizational skills required. Please send resumes to craig@birdbrain.com Real Estate Sales - Will train. Only company in town that gives you leads. bob@clickannarbor.com Sa le s-C om p u te r Supplies Ann Arbor dealer has created a sales position. Must make good firs t impressions when introducing the company to lobby receptionists. Must demonstrate strong presentation skills at scheduled meetings with the office and/or IT manager. Must be polite, enthusiastic, and genuinely kind. We offer a starting salary in the low 20's which will grow from commissions in 6-9 months. Paid health, dental, and a 401k. Fax resume to: 734-213-0055 or e-mail to chris @micomputersupply.com Include a written description of what you would want a company receptionist's first impression of you to be. SALES - Innovative growth CO. seeks a youthful high energy person that enjoys working w/kids. Retail experience, Er video gaming as a hobby a plus. High level opportunities to grow and to build your resume. Email resume: sderaud® mindworkslearning.com SALES EXECUTIVES - Earn like a CEO without the stress. Call for interview 800-318-9787 Ext. 6029 SALESPEOPLE Needed for growing manufacturer of aftermarket automotive exhaust systems. We offer an excellent benefit package. Send resumes to: dmozingo@goerlichs.com C h angin g Careers? Become a Financial Advisor with one of the nations premier investment firms, Raymond James & Associates. Fax your resume to: 734-930-6998. EOE/DFU Sears Sears Home Improvement Products Needs 2 reliable people to promote our products in the Briarwood Sears store. This position requires strong verbal skills. Prior sales experience is a plus. Training provided. P/T, F/T. Pay inch hourly base w/bonus. Very flexible hours. Avg. marketer earns $12 per hr. No telemarketing. Call Dave @ (800) 222-5030 ext. 6569 c2193088 SALES REP/GIRS Sales organization with showrooms in Chicago / Dallas / Los Angeles adding a rep to call on a well-established base of Eastern Michigan retailers. Products include gifts, books and toys. Appropriate backgrounds include sales, teaching and/or communications. Commission only w ith a 6 mo. performance advance available. Training provided. To interview In the Detroit area. FEB. 2/3. Fax o r e-mail resume to: Anne McGilvray & Co. FAX: 214-638-4535 info®annemcgilvray.com SALES REPRESENTATIVE Help kids, have fun, make money - Cognitive Concepts Inc./Great Source, a leader in literacy learning solutions, is seeking an energetic, success proven, goal-oriented sales professional to increase sales of its awardwinning curriculum Earobics Literacy Launch within the state of Michigan. Qualified sales professionals must possess strategic, consultative selling skills to be utilized in a highly competitive Early Literacy market. Minimum of 3-5 years successful education and technology selling experience a plus. Must be willing to demonstrate communication, presentation, organizational, verbal, and written skills. Travel is a requirement for this position. Please apply at www.hmco.com and search on Great Source jobs or fax resumes to 847-424-3449. CCl/Great Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer SALES ResCare Premier, a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, has an immediate. opening for an entry level salesperson. We are looking for an independent, self-motivated professional to help grow sales from both existing, as well as new customers. Experience in Brain Injury, Mental Health, Dual- Diagnosis, & Home Health Services a plus. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, and new client acquisition. Extensive in state travel required. Position offers competitive salary, benefits 8 401K plan. Fax resumes to: Mayra Ramos 734-439-8674 EOE TRAVEL ADVISOR STA Travel, the world's largest student travel organization, has a full time travel advisor position open in our Ann Arbor branch. The ideal applicant thrives in customer service and sales, is well traveled and PC proficient, has a student mentality, and enjoys a challenge. Salary $17,000 + commission. Interested applicants should email a cover letter & resume to kschwartz@statravel.cpm. Positions is this classification (General Employment, 5420) are paid on an hourly, weekly or salary arrangement. Sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation positions appear under classifications 5140, 5280, 5290, 5320, 5340, 5400. Acct Reps Don't Pass This Up!! 40 people needed to fill positions left by promotions. No experience. Rapid advancements. Training provided. Call 734-389-0303. Activism WORK with the SIERRA CLUB $300-$500/Week • Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! » Work with great people! Join the nation's largest grassroots public interest organization to protect our environment, public health, human rights, & democracy. Career opportunities and benefits available. An n A rb o r Call Alex (734) 332-4464 APPRAISERS NEEDED LIMITED AND LICENSED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE e-mail resume to: jamie@tritonappraisal.com or Jamie at 616-260-8200. 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Transports vehicles to repair facilities and conducts deliveries to and from the department. Required: Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's license with a good driving record. Must possess a positive and helpful demeanor, and be able to work with minimal supervision. Criminal background check required. 30 hrs/wk. at $11.20/ hr. Applications may be downloaded from - www.pittsfieldtwp.org or obtained at the HR Dept., Pittsfield Charter Twp. 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. E-mail: jmpoissant® pittsfieldtwp.org. EOE/ADA 5420 General an d Mis cellane ous Em p lo ym e n t ■r— — CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR Full-time organ, choir, handbells, and administrative duties. Will consider part-time organist and part-time choir director. New 4 manual Muller, 81 rank organ. Send resume and media materials to: Gene Gess, Music Search, First (Park) Congregational UCC; 10 East Park Place, NE; Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. Cosmetologist sought to manage and expand existing tanning salon in a large up scale, beautiful historic bldg. 734-439-9658 Customer Service Rep A career opportunity In the printing industry. Must have strong communication and computer skills. Benefits. Apply in person at Huron Valley Printing, 4557 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor (1/4 Mi. E. of US- 23), or send resume to ed@hvpi.com. Delivery Driver, CDL Class B. Good MVR, drug screen. Apply: Carter Lumber. 2800 Michigan Ave. Ypsi. Delivery Driver (construction company) FT position must have good driving record. TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445. DEMONSTRATORS To hand out samples in local stores. $10/hr. 1-888-464-6876 Digital Copier Operator/Administrative Asst. Multi-task, Excel a plus. Advance Print 8 Graphic. S 734-663-6816 or fax 734-663-6828. Driver ttKNIGHT J^AiTRANSPORTATION lINew Pay Hikell Great Equipment No Forced Dispatch Daily or Weekly Pay 888-346-4639 www.knighttrans.com Class A CDL/6 mos. 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AVERITT (888) 967-5487 Equal Opportunity Employer Drivers $50,758 Average Solo Annual Earnings $0.05 NE Bonus Fay Paying Practical Miles Class A CDL Required Student Grads-Earn Up to $42,000 1st Year 1-800-CFI-DRlVE 1-800-234-3748 www.cfidrive.com C F f DRIVERS - Accepting Trainees for Werner, Swift, CR England, others! 16 day CDLl. No money down. Tuition reimbursement Job placement assistance. Mon- Sun 1-800-883-0171 J-40 AHENTION! DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! You can earn $35,000 to $65,000 in your new career. We w ill sponsor the total cost of your CDL training. EOE. Call Lee; 800-615-4443 Experienced Drivers Call: 800-333-8595 Drivers Tankers & multi-axle. Experienced only, Good driving record a must. 734-480-3575. Drivers / A ttn : SAFETY FIRST: MORE THAN A MOTTO At J.B. HuntTransport, we've earned our reputation as one of America's safest truckload carriers. And we support your efforts to take care in making on-time deliveries. Our commitment to safety includes: • More than 1,900 drivers who have logged at least 1 million safe driving miles • $10 million in safety awards paid to drivers • A reduction in our preventable accident rate for 2005, and our lowest injury rate ever • Ongoing safety training and incentive programsAre you committed to safe^? Then you should be driving for a company that values and rewards your efforts. Call J.B. Hunt today I 1-800-723-0771 EOE. Subject to drug screening. 3 mos class A experience required DRIVERS CDL A $45,000-50,000 Delivery of roofing supplies, must be ok w / roof walking. Repetitive, heavy lifting. Great benefits BC/BS, 401k. Wimsatt Building Materials 36340 Van Born Rd, Wayne employment® wimsattdirect.com Is being home important to you? A re y o u tired o f oeing on the road at all the w ro ng times? If the answer to either of these qu estio ns is yes...it might be tim e to co n sid e r a change. 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ATHLETIC MINDED AVG. $489 week to start 23 positive, motivated individuals for rapidly expanding company. Must be good with people and willing to learn. No experience necessary. College students welcome. Start having fun with making $ $ $ 734-389-0303 C2190768 AtJAC Products, we've become a leader in the automotive supply industry. We also supply our professionals with an innovative new management team and the support of steadily increasing sales of roof racks and other accessories. TOOL MAKER - 3rd shift In this position, yo u r resp on sib ilities w ill include performing repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance on molding tools. B a sic math ft PC skills; strong com m un icatio n skills; excellent problem solving ca pabilities; and the ab ility to read b a sic ele ctrical & hydraulic blueprints and mechanical d rawings required. A HS diploma or equivalent. Journeyman Card and 4 ye ars' e xp e rie nce in p la stic injection molding preferred. M O LD TECHNICIAN - 2nd shift In th is position, you w ill perform mold changes, machine setups, maintenance ft storage of molds, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain sup p lie s and all n ece ssary log books and records. You w ill also ensure th at th e first piece procedure is up to quality standards and that cy cle tim e s are co rre ct to certification. B a s ic math & PC skills; knowledge of resins, materials and packaging products; strong com munication skills; excellen t problem solving capabilities; and the a b ility to pass testing to obtain a lift tru ck lice nse required. A HS diploma o r equivalent and 2 ye a rs' experience in p lastic injection molding preferred. PRESS OPERATORS - 2nd and 3rd shifts In th is position, yo u r respon sibilities w ill include operating p re sse s and performing other operations to include trimming, sorting, partial assembly, bagging, boxing, visu al quality ch e c k s and housekeeping. The team player w e seek m u st p o sse ss b a sic math skills, knowledge of safe ty equipment on presses and th e ab ility to ready and interpret documents, manuals and operating instructions. A HS diploma or equivalent and at le a st 6 months expertise in a sim ilar position (preferably in a manufacturing or automotive field) preferred. W e offer an attractive salary b benefits package. If you w a n t to be part of a fast-growing company w ith an innovative management team, please forward your resume and salary requirement to; JAC Products, Inc., Human Resources, 225 S. Industrial Dr., Saline, Ml 48176. Fax: 734-944-9796. EOE Drivers TEAM DEAL HOGAN offers only the Best for Team Drivers and Singles. We have dedicated and Special Fleets. Call Today for information SIGN on Bonus fo r Teams $5,000 Home most weekends. EOE CLASS A 800-444-6042 Drivers WORLD CLASS CAREERS FOR WORLD CLASS DRIVING PROFESSIONALS! * Every Weekend Home In Your Area • * Your choice: mileage or percentage pay * Earn over $1000/week! * Longhaul, Drop and Hook Also Available Call for program details todayl TMC 800-473-5581 Grad? Need yo u r CDL? Call 800-247-2862, Ext. 3 w ww.tmctrans.com Driver T rainees Needed! Werner Enterprises has a special 3 week training program at Nu-Way! No experience needed! Good pay and benefits! Train here in Michigan I 1-888-690-0122 ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICES Get hands-on experience as an electrician. Earn full pay while you learn and receive immediate benefits to include medical/dental, paid sick days, 30 days paid vacation each year. Guaranteed no lay-offs. Must be 17-34 with a high school diploma. Call 1-800-922-1703, Mon.- Fri. 8-4. F LO R A L DESIGNER A N N A R BO R Floral Designer needed for English Gardens Retail Florist Duties include; creating floral designs in a timely, profitable and creative fashion to meet the needs of the customer. Prior floral design experience required. 30-35 hrs/wk. Send resumes to: Iredmond® englishgardens.com Wages commensurate with experience. GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Experienced, good pay 4- benefits, 734-475-7486. GROCERY-STOCK CLERK For Fresh Seasons Market. Full-time position with benefits (paid medical, vacation, & 401k), starting at $8 hr, for all hours of operation, experience a strong plus. Dependable, hard-working persons may apply at 2281 W. Liberty/ Ann Arbor. C N 5 C \ 5 C \ 5 Hair Stylist Wanted Are you passionate and motivated about your career? Do you want to work with a team of talented, experienced professionals dedicated to the highest quality of client service? If so please call (517) 540-1420. We are seeking qualified and established designers in the Livingston area. Human Resources assistant/ admin up to $39K/yr plus full benefits. Some exp required. TDC Fee $245.517-886-5445 Shipping clerk (growing company) full time position must be detail oriented. TDC Fee $245,517-886-5445 Instructor, Sports $21,900 per year. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and National A Coaching License. Submit applications to: Wide World Sports Center, 2140 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, 48103. Laborers needed ASAPl $11/hr to start. Willing to train, full time hoursi TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR For mid size apt. community in the Ann Arbor area. Must have leadership ability, 2 years of plumbing 8 electrical experience 8 HVAC certified. Please send resume to:B oxP12 8, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147. MAINTENANCE TECH Needed full time for Affordable Housing Community. Experience In HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, 8 General Repairs. Excellent benefit package for aggressive self-starter willing to accept a challenge. Fax resume to: 1-734-485-8326. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST Sheridan Books, Inc., a successful book manufacturer, has an opening for an Inventory Control Specialist in the Purchasing Dept, to manage accurate inventory o f all raw materials. Negotiate w/vendors, work coliaboratively w/managers, manage recycle revenue 8 monthly customer customized Inventory reports. Become fully crossed trained 8 able to perform all Buyer responsibilities. Understanding of Supply Chain management, MRP Inventory and Just-In-Time inventory, excellent math skills, competency w/Excel and Word 8 good analytical skills required. Knowledge of printing paper properties 8 experience in graphic arts materials markets preferred. Forklift experience a plus. Applicants may email/mai!/ fax a resume with cover letter or apply In person to: jobs@sheridanbooks.com (Pis put job title in subject line), Sheridan Books, Inc., 613 E. Industrial Chelsea, Ml 48118 Attn: HR. Fax: 734-475-6995. EOE Maintenance and Production Technicians We have FT positions open, ideal candidates will be team oriented and willing to learn all aspects of our operation. Production Technician positions available fo r experienced individuals w/1 or more years experience w/ high speed automated filling 8 packaging equipment. Maintenance Tech positions for 2nd and 3rd Shift. Ideal candidates will have 2 + years experience repairing and maintaining high speed filling and packaging equipment. Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required. Allen Bradley PLC experience a plus. Technical certification or degree preferred. Benefit package includes; 4 Competitive Wage 4 Medical/Dental/Life Insurance ♦ 401 (k)/Profit Sharing 4 Paid vacations/holidays/ birthdays Send letter of introduction along with a work history to: Attn: #14 Manufacturing Positions P.O. BOX 701248 PLYMOUTH, Ml 48170 Or Fax:734-416-3810 Or E-mail: hr_manufacturing@ hotmail.com MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Full-time maintenance supervisor needed for an apartment community located in Ypsilanti. Competitive hourly wage and full benefits. Must have prior experience. Qualified applicants, please fax your resume to: 248-356-3509 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Multi-family Apartment Community located in Ypsilanti seeks full-time Maintenance technician. Experience in all facets of maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and grounds. HVAC experience preferred. Must have basic set of tools fo r use on job. Competitive Salary and Benefit Package. FAX resume or apply in person. Maplewood Apartments, 1450 Chestnut Drive, Ypsiianti. Fax: 734-434-1717 EOE/EHO. Market D ev elo pm e nt Co. Needs energetic business development pros to create demand for high tech products. 4-8 hr. shifts. Flexible schedules. Immediate start. Jerry at 248-380-9080 X 301 e-mail: jerry@mtsl.com ATAWAfATATA Maintenance Positions Local book manufacturer has an opening on the afternoon shift fo r an E/ET. Job duties include troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment problems, evaluating and repairing or replacing circuit boards, relays, controllers, drives, fuses, etc. and assisting in new equipment installation. Experience or related education desirable. Electrical Technician Must have good understanding of logic diagrams and schematics, have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated and able to work well both as an individual and with others. General M echan ic Basic mechanical duties including machine repair and preventive maintenance, including but not limited to, basic plumbing 8 carpentry. Interested candidates should apply in person at: Edwards Brothers, 2500 South State Street, Ann Abor, Ml 48104 or online at; www.riteone.org/edwards. Job Code MainW6. Please, do not mail resumes. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/v/d. EBRDOWTAHREDRSS Multi-Skilled Printing Press Operator Come Grow With Us! Sheridan Books, inc., a successful book manufacturer, seeks high energy applicants for Multi-Skilled Printing Press Operator (floater position), 2nd shift. Able to operate Timson or Color Printing Press. Willing to be cross trained on all press platforms. Shift premium paid for off-shifts. Extensive benefits package includes medical/vision/dental eligibility after 30 days. Applicants may email/mail/ fax a resume with cover letter or apply in person to; jobs@sheridanbooks.com (Pis put Press Operator in subject line), Sheridan Books, Inc., 613 E. Industrial, Chelsea, Ml 48118 Attn; HR. Fax : (734) 475-6995. EOE Office Assistant Our Elite Orthodontic office seeks an office assistant who is Interested in working with nice doctors in a challenging 8 diverse environment. We offer great hours (26+/week) in a beautiful 8 caring environment w ith good starting wage. If you are interested in a long-term career opportunity, call 734-668-0401 or fax resume 668-8110. Parking Meter Maintenance Republic Parking System is now hiring fo r PT Meter Maintenance, Hours are 5 a.m. Wed.-Sun rate is $11.15 per hr. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all types o f weather, walk several miles daily, be able to lift SOIbs, and must have valid driver's license. We offer excellent health benefits after 90 days. Apply at Republic Parking System 324 Maynard St. Ann Arbor. No phone calls, please. Parking Meter Collector Republic Parking System is now hiring fo r one FT Meter Collector. Hours are 6 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Mon-Fri. Rate is $10.65 per hr. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather, walk several miles daily, be able to lift SOIbs and must have a valid driver's license. We offer excellent health benefits after 90 days. Apply at Republic Parking System, 324 Maynard St. Ann Arbor. No phone calls, please. Dow Chemical Company’s Michigan Operations has openings for full tim e P ro c e s s O p e r a to r s in M id la n d , M ich ig an . T h e M ich ig an Operations team is looking for top-caliber, technically capable Process Operators who embrace change, adapt fa st, make decisions quickly, p o sse ss self-confidence and leadership sk ills and are lifelong learners. Process Operator #0501444 S u c c e s s fu l c an d id a te s w ill be able to d emon strate the fo llow in g com p etencie s: Initiative and P ersona l Integrity, Te ch n ic al S k ills , Leadership, Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills. Two-year a ssociate’s degree in Chemical P rocess T echnology p referred or an a s so c ia te ’s d eg re e or higher in a re la ted te ch n o lo gy -b a sed discipline. Preferentially, applicants will have “profiled” in the ACT WorkKeys skills assessment (WorkKeys assessments are available at the Education & Training Connection). Starting salary - $18.90 with potential progression up to $25.20 per hour. To learn more about this opportunity and to be considered for a position, visit us online. (Limited testing seats will be available) http ://www .c a re e rsa tdow .com / (Click on Job Title or Job Number) Complementing your career at Dow, your hard work and contribution to the team will be rewarded with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including: ■ Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance • 401(k), Pension Plan and Stock Purchase P lan ■ Paid Vacation and Holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www. j a c p ro d u c t s .c om PICTURE FRAMINGART- DESIGN Creative, challenging, and satisfying work. Experience welcomed or will train. Benefits, career potential, FT/PT. Please apply in person at: Frames Unlimited Ann Arbor, West at Maple Village, 251 N. Maple Rd. Picture Surveyor Rob Shaw Outdoor Lighting a family business Is seeking to fill the following F/T positions. Picture surveyor, second shifts, able to upload pictures, must have camera 8 reliable transporlation, position requires interpersonal skills, computer skills and a neat appearance. $8.50-$9/ hr. Fax resumes to 419-574- 4171. Printing Estimator- Customer Service Printwell is looking for individuals who have experience working in a Commercial Printing Company as an Estimator o r Customer Service Rep. We offer excellent wages and benefits. Please fax resume to 734-942-0920 or call John at 734-941-6300. Residential Painters (local company) up to $11/hr full time available. Need ASAP! TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 Sales Representative (large food distributor) Local accounts already established! TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 Straight Truck owner seeking single or team drivers fo r expediting long hauls. Must have CDL A or 6 and good driving record. Call 734-732- 0681 or 727-942-9426. TANKER DRIVER -Experienced, must have tanker 8 hazmat endorsement. Good pay. Call 734-765-3013 TELEMARKETER Must have experience, good work ethic. Full-time. $10/ hour. 313-529-8446. TEST SCORERS Bachelors degree In any field required. Retirees are welcome. Scorers are hired per project. Paid training! Hiring fo r two projects at this time, first is days only, late February start, second is both days and evenings, late March start. Monday through Friday work until project ends. $10,10 per hour. Call (734) 544-7686 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for more information. Measurement Incorporated, Ypsilanti. TRANSFER DRIVERS Need 20 CDL Class A or B OTR drivers to transfer motor homes, straight trucks, tractors, 8 busses. Yearround work. 1-800-501-3783. WANTED: Bicycle Mechanic CAREER OPPORTUNITIES fo r team oriented individual. 2 Years experience necessary. Send resume to Two Wheel Tango, 3162 Packard, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Warehouse Position Local Company is now taking applications fo r a person to work in their receiving 8 loading operations. Individual should have forklift experience and a good driving record is important. This third shift position is for 40 hrs/wk, Mon - Fri., $14.70/hour plus fringe benefits. Reply to: Box P39, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147. Writer NW Ohio marketing technology firm seeks experienced business to business and consumer writer. 3-5 Yrs. min. experience. Ad agency experience a plus. Must be a strategic thinker. Send resumes, writing samples (direct mail/brocnures/ads/interactive web based), and salary requirements to HR Dept., The Lauerer Markin Group, 1700 Woodlands Dr., Maumee, OH 42537. EOE. Business a n d Franchise O p p o r tu n itie s Positions in this classification (5520, Business and Franchise Opportunities) are considered of a homebased, self-employed or entrepreneurial nature. Business opportunities that require an investment of more than $500 are required to be registered with the State of Michig^ an. Attorney General's Office per Michigan House Bill 5118, Sec 3B(1). ABSOLUTE GOLDMINEII 60 Vending machines, excellent locations, all fo r $10,995. 800-234-6982. All Cash Candy Route Do you earn $800 in a day? 30 Machines and Candy All for $9995. 1-800-892-1970 COFFEE ROUTE Nation 's #1 business. Highest profit margin. Earn $100K/yearly. Min. in vestme nt $9K 1-800-642-4916,2 4 h rs Women Gym for sale. Ann Arbor Area. Established base; growing. Call 248-887- 6355 or a2gym@aoI.com. Em p lo ym e n t W a n te d EXPERIENCED Professional needs administrative work to do on home computer. Proficient in PC-based office 8 database applications. Has real estate 8 executive assistant experience. Please call: 734-913-9229 Lone Handyperson/Hauling/ Glazier seeks: cool business people to do work for. Renab/ refurbish. "Hand me the key." Paul: 734-845-6096. WELDER w/moderate knowledge 8 blueprint skills seeks apprenticeship. Most metals. Shawn 734-262-6334. L o o k w h a t 1 fo u n d in th e C la s s ifie d s ! = THE LIVINGSTON = Call (810) 844-2020 C O M M U N IT Y N E W S TH E L IV IN G S TO N C O M M U N IT Y NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 7 ,2 0 0 6 C 9 I A u c tio n s an d A u c tio n e e rs Antique & CoHectible Auction Sun. Jan 29,1 pm. Oak City Auctions, 2751 US-12, W. of Clinton, Ml or E. of M-52 on US-12, Clinton. 517-456-4444 Auction House & Real Estate Feb. 11,2006,2 p.m. Open House Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. 165 Westdale Howell, Michigan 1 block off Grand River Lake access, 1349 sq. ft. with fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, corner lot, very nice home. Arrow Auction Service 810-227-6000 or 517-712-7349 Real Estate Auction Jan. 28th, 2006 Location 1955 Maxfield Lk Rd Hartland, Mich. 1 'A mi. E. US-23, off M-59 Waterfront all sports lake. 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba. 1152 sq. ft., large lot, 1.5 detached garage w /work shop. Open House Jan. 22, 2-4pm Arrow Auction Service (810) 227-6000 or, Kathy Ulman (517) 712-7349 ( A n tiq u e s , A r t a n d C o lle c tib le s 1870 Library table, all kind of lamps, 1850-60 Victorian marble-top dresser, Karpen settee set, victrola, vanities, hanging oil lamp, Shirley Temple doll 8 lots of glassware. Open 9-6, closed Tues & Weds. Pause & Paw Antique Shop, 124 E. Chicago Blvd, Britton, Ml I H o u s e h o ld Items Apartment Size & Full Size Washer & Dryer, plus stove & refrigerator. $125/each. ©734-260-7211 ® Bed, full size MATTRESS SET, like new, still wrapped, w/warranty. Sacrifice. $135. 734-891-8481 Bed, queen pillow top MATTRESS SET, like new, in plastic. Sell $150. Can deliver. 734-891-8481 Cherry chest-of-drawers -idresser w /mirror, excellent condition. $30(Veach or $500/set. (734)929-9675. COUCH - Full size, black leather, with matching loveseat. As new - used only 3 mo. $700. 734-972-9635. King pillow to p MATTRESS SET, like new, in bag. Only $250. Deliverable. 734-891-8481 LEAVING STATE. Must sell house full o f beautiful, traditional furniture. Items include: gorgeous 10-piece formal dining room suite, cost over $5600, will sell for $2850; king-size bdrm suite; cherry kitchen set; coffee table set; lighted curio; desk; pictures; lamps; '95 Mercedes; Bombay chest & mirror; leather sofa & loveseat; plus much more. All in excellent condition. MUST BE SOLD ASAP. Call 248-853- 8499 private party. LIKE NEW Cherry entertainment center w/book shelves. 6'x7' $1,200/best. 734-368-7705 9 PIECE DINING ROOM SET oval table w/4 chairs, seats 12. Buffet, china cabinet, 2 leaves. $900. 734-434-5112. Oak entertainment center - $500; Rolltop oak desk - $600; oak armoire-$400; 6- pc bdrm set-$500; air hockey table-$150. 734-429-6093. One-Sided Firm Pillowtop. Luxurious, $189/set. Call for appointment: 734-732-8553. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ping-Pong table, player piano, dining room furniture, sofa, end tables, lamps. Best offers. Call 734-996-3964.“ A CHEAP SLEEP! 9 mattress styles; firm, plush, pillowtop, memory foam, $159 to $999 vanwinklemattress.com (734) 678-5289 or (810) 220-2929 SOFA/SECTIONAL, Lshaped, 2 recliners w / massage, sofa bed. Excellent. $800. 734-996-0777 13" Nice & Fluffy 2-sided Pil iowtop. Queen. $399/set. Cali for appointment: 734-732- 8553. Washer & Dryer, both for $400. Fairly new. Refrigerator, side by side, fairly new, w/ice 8 water dispensers, $400. Garage refrigerator, $100. S 734-904-6377. Mis cellane ous Items Orlando/Disney Area. 7/6 night stay. Paid $600, will sell for $199. Good for one year. 734-226-0296. Buying Comic Books Large or small collections. Call 231-798-3097 Buying Comic Books Large or small collections. Call 231-798-3097 I D a ily Bargains BED - King size brass & frame w / Serta mattress & boxspring. Excellent, for smoker. $400. 734-253-2103 CAR - Ford Contour '98 - Post collision, runs great, needs body work. New parts. $499. 810-220-8042. Crib & Changing Table - Bellini/ Pali, white, w/ mattress. $250. 734-429-3328 Dining Room Set - Solid Oak, 36" X 60" w/4 cream colored upholstered chairs $600/new asking $195. 248-437-9805. John Deere Snowblower attachments includes weights /chains. Costs $1650 new. Make offer 615-480-7445. WASHER/GAS DRYER Whirlpool ultimate Care2 large capacity, only 2 yrs. old, excellent condition, $400 pair. 734-426-4983. BUYING SPEAKERS, STEREOS, reel-to-reels, turntables, ham radios, fr tube electronics, 877-900-9676. SLOT MACHINES Red, White & Blue, Roaring 20s, or Blazing 7's. Excellent condition. 810-231-0724 I Com p u te rs COMPUTER-IBM Think Pad X40 Notebook. 1.2 ghz, Igb ram w/ docking station w/ CD drive & ext. life battery dock. $1595. 734-668-9329. H a ndica pped Su pplies and Service LIFT CHAIR Newly purchased, $650. Call 734-994-0789. MITTENWALD VIOLIN, MINEL BOW. Very good for beginners. $1000. ©734-995-3884. Piano: Yamaha G3 Grand Piano. 6-foot long. Rare opportunity to own this late 1960s classic. Original Owner. $7,500. call 734-945-4711 www.niceusedpianos.com Hobbies, Crafts a n d A r t Supplies SHO PSMITH M O D E L 10-ER M an y A cce sso rie s & Cutting Tools. Call S 734-434-0387 ( Sw im m in g Pools an d H o t Tubs HOT TUB/Spa '0 5 -NEW. Still in wrapper, seats 6, w/ lounger Retail $5950. Sacrifice $2950. Call 734-732-9338 Collect money, instead of dust. i Cleaned the attic & look « . foundl Antique com bank, made in '.England, circa 1900,1 I $250/best, call (734) 555-5555. y Why let your unused items sit in the basement or attic? Sell them with Classifieds. Call: (810) 844-2020 or 1 (800) 589-9888. Simm-m. = THE LIVINGSTON* COMMUNITY NEWS Lawn,Garden a n d Snow E q u ipm e n t Craftsman Lawn Tractor. 16 HP, overhead valve, 42" cut. Many extras. Like New. SlOOO/best. 734-944-5643 Kubota '05 761 0-2 4hp,w/ 60" mid-deck, front loader, 72" rear blade, 48" brush hog. $14,500. 734-323-9682 I F irew o o d an d W o o d Stoves Aaron's Lawncare firewood, $90/face cord. $10/per cord to stack. 4'x8'x16" Call 734- 429-5534,734-528-1516. AKC English Springer Spaniel Puppies, 4 male, 1st shots dewormed, declawed, $350. 517-748-9125/517-392-6410. AKC German Short haired Pointers - 2 males left, inhome bred, good with kids. Shots, wormed, dew claws, tails 8 papers included. Great hunting 8 family dog. Avail. 1/26. Paula 517-522-3262. AKC LAB PUPS. 8 WEEKS OLD. Shots/wormed. 1 Male, 5 Females. Great family Pets. 517-861-0877 for more info. AUSSIE PUPS/Champion breed ready 1/29. Black Tri's - Blue merles - Call Joey 517- 531-4305/517-740-5619 Applewood, Seasoned Split, delivered. $80/face cord. 734-323-9508 Kiln Dried Firewood $99.95 for 4x8. Air Dried $80. 517-629-9218/231 -206-4381. MANCHESTER seasoned firewood, $55 U-Haui, $70 delivered, $25 you cut your own. 734-572-0810. SEASONED HARDWOOD $90,4x8x16, 2 for$170. Split 8 delivered free. ★ ★ 734-429-7854 ★ ★ Seasoned Mixed Hardwood. 4x8, $70. Free Delivery 8 Stacking. Student saving for college. Call 734-368-1346. B u ild in g , H e a tin g an d C o o lin g Items NATURAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Beautiful prefabricated Natural Granite 25V?" x 84" w/1 V?" bullnose edges $410 each. Island tops. 36" x 74", $510. Many colors. Call 248-486-5444. SOLID OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING - V / ' pre-finished. 570 square feet. $1650. ©734-277-1626© 7485 Business, O ffice a n d Re s tau ran t E q u ipm e n t DISPLAY CASE Refrigerated. New compressor, new freon. $400 © 734-944-5643 Office Furniture - Oak. Krug desk 8 lateral file. Bookcases (6 shelf 8 5 shelf). Round butcher block tables (2). Side chairs w/arms 8 casters (4) - cranberry upholstered. Make offerr.. S 734-663-i-10677. Store Closing -17 showcases, 5 wall cases, jewelry display necks 8 trays. Bush Jewelers: 734-455-30;^0. Machin e, Too l a n d Heavy E q u ipm e n t FORD9N TRACTOR-Runs great, many new parts. Includes blade 8 brush hog. $3500. Call 734-434-0387 Scaffolding, 8 sections, 8 wheels, 18 pins, 2 platforms. $900 or best. Call 734- 483-6376 Pets, Supplies, G ro om in g a n d T ra in in g WARNING: ADS FOR FREE PETS A beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad fo r your free pet may draw response from individuals who wish to sell your animal for the purpose of research or breeding. Please be sure to screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet w ill thank you! ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND! V CATS 8 KITTENS V in need of loving homes. PETCO ★ Sun. 11-3pm. AIREDALE PUPS AKC, OFA, BEAUTIES. 810-223-4667 or 631-4255. AKC Boxer Pup-dark brindle female, champion sired, excellent pedigree, health guarantee/$ 550/517-764-2975 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG - Male, neutered, 1.5 years old, very energetic, loves to play. Needs space, no other dogs. 734-904-3650 BICHIPOOS - Tiny toy 8 toy. Non-shedding, litter trained Current shots 8 worming. $550-650. © 517-404-1028 or 517-404-3045. BOA, RED-TAIL. 4 years old, with cage and all accessories. $200 or best offer. (734) 761-1305. BOXER PUPS, AKC, Champion bloodlines, 16 Wks old, 2 males, color: fawn, $300/BEST. 517-263-7796. CATS CATS CATS! at Mosaic Feline Refuge. Pet 'em, brush 'em, adopt 'em ASAP. Pleeeeez. They are so sweet 8 lonely. Watermelon especially. 663-1618 or 332-1621. CHIHUAHUA, ACA, creamy white, 10 mo. old neutered male, all shots. $600. Call 734-327-7159 Chihuahuas - Reg. Long 8 short coats. Blue 8 tan or chocolate 8 white. Current shots 8 worming. $450-500. 517-404-1028, 517-404-3045. Chihuahua Puppies, AKC, Pomeranian Puppies AKC, pics on website, call for website info. 989-673-1347. Corgi Puppies - Black tries and reds. Current shots 8 worming. $300-350, 517-404- 1028 or 517-404-3045 Dog Groomer (Experienced) Needed to work Mon.-Fri., clean shop, non smoking environment, apply in person at Box's Ruff Cuts, 1526 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor. ★ ★ 734-222-8269^^. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL PUPS AKC registered Family raised. Males $400, Females $450.419-787-6354. English Springer Spaniels black 8 white, 10 weeks old, 1st shots/wormed/ready now $300-$350. 517-663-2441 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC - 1st shots 8 vet checked, extra nice, guarantee. $250,517-437-2593. Golden Doodle Pups, 1st shots, wormed. Vet checked, $700. Ready Now. 419-335- 1900. buckeyekennels.com G o rd o n Setter P upp ies A K C 3/5, Born 12/20/05. European, American 8 Australian bloodlines. Parents OFA/German scheme (excellent), for show, field or as pets. 734- 449-8129, cell 734-385 0494. LAB PUPPIES, AKC, black males and females. Parents on-site, first shots/wormed. $250 ©517-784-0206 LAB PUPS-AKC, black, yellow, 8 wks, 1st shots/ wormed. Rare eye color. $250 cash. 734-845-6503. LABS - AKC, black, stocky, English, OFA, beautiesi Guaranteed. Shots/wormed. $600/up. 517-545-1649. LABS - AKC. Yellows, chocolates, blacks. Dewclaws 8 shots. Born Dec 1. V Take me home! V 517-596-2020. LHASA-APSOS - Tiny toys 8 toys. Non-shedding. Current shots 8 worming. $350-450. 517-404-1028, 517-404-3045. Lhasa Apso Puppies 8 weeks old Vet checked 1st shots and wormed. CKC Parents on site. 517 536-4957 MALTICHIS - Small, nonshedding. Current shots 8 worming. $350-450. 517-404- 3045 or 517-404-1028. Mastiff Pups, adorable-huge will be 6 weeks 1/25/06, great temperament. Taking ■ .650/734-323-7502 Pekingese - Tiny females. Cream 8 parti. Current shots 8 worming. $550-650. 517- 404-3045 or 517-404-1028. Poochis 8 Pekechi Puppies - Small, 5lbs as adults. Current shots 8 worming. Some nonshedding. $225-250. S 517- 404-1028 or 517-404-3045. POODLES STANDARD, Champion sired, health guarantee, excellent quality. $700 8 up. 248-669-3427 Purebred BOXER PUPS $350. 1st shots, wormed. ©517-917-2432 ® Best Auto Dealership Service The Ann Arbor News Readers Choice Award 2004 & 2005 RAGDOLL - 5 yr/old Male Flame Point. TICA Registered, all shots current. To approved home Only. Please call 517-605-5672 fo r details. Shih-Tzu Puppies, AKC Vet checked, shots, wormed Please call 517-782-923? 6 Boston Terrier Pups! AKC, Excellent' ings! 4weeks! Black/white 8 brindles! View pics at http:// bostonpuppies.blogspot. com. 517-881-1344 Sliding Glass Door, Dog Door for Large Breeds. Never used. Real Glass w / all Hardware. $199 new. 734-904- 6317 Smooth Fox Terriers, AKC, vet checked, paper trained. Champion lines. ©517-486-6167. Weimaraner pups, AKC, tails, dew claws, parents on site. Blues $500, Grays $400. Ready 1/28.419-636-6009 R id in g Horses, E q u ipm e n t and Stables ADOPT A HORSE. M 8 J Animal Rescue now has horses ready! Trail, show prospects, 4-H, All levels, found, professionally trained. Call 586-484- 1087 by Appt. only. ANN ARBOR BARN indoor arena, trails, congenial group. Dressage coaching avail. 662-8472 or 455-7022. Selling Your Horse? Call Muirhead Farms 248-486-1124 References Available. Thoroughbred mare, 15 yrs, English, quiet disposition. THS Equestrian Team, ©517-423-1304. L ivesto ck, Feed a n d Seed Alfalfa mixed grass hay. Excellent for horses. U-load 8 transport. ©734-428-7260. He alth, Fitness an d S p o rtin g G oods POOL TABLE-NEW IN BOX, 8 FT., W/ r SLATE, LEATHER POCKETS. SELL $1,250. 734-732-9338 Springfield Armory Model 1884 "Trapdoor" rifle, 45-70 caliber, 32 5/8" barret. Very good condition, clean bore, all original. $725. 662-7828 StairMaster 4000PT computer control original owner lightly used in Saline home, all manuals, perfect. $1,250. 734-997-9747. After 6pm. I R e c rea tion an d T ra ve l Ve hicles Fifth Wheel - Clean 8 Very nice. 22 ft, sleeps 5. Size makes it gas efficient. $3,500. 810-231-2233. M oto rc y c le s , M in i Bikes an d Service Harley Davidson, 2003 Fat Boy 100th Anniversary Edition. Over $14,000 in acces^ sories. Warranty until 2010. 3,750 miles. $19,000/best. Call 517-231-7129. HONDA GOLD WING '84 2 nd owner, stored 10 years, low miles, great condition. First $3000. 734-216-4823 S n owm o b ile s , E q u ipm e n t and Service A1 service 8 huge selection makes Hansen's a place to deal on a new Ski-Doo or Bombardier ATV. Mon-Fri, 9- 6 . Sat, 9-2. 800-381-2531. Arctic Cat '01 - lOOOcc, 3 cyi, reverse 8 192 studs. ^ 5 0 0 . ©734-663-0477. SNOWMOBILES 8 TRAILER 1998 Arctic Cat Cougar DLX, 2003 Arctic Cat ZL-ESR, Covered Trailer. $8,900. Call 734-428-0405. 2001 Polaris 550 Sport Snowmobile, Excellent Condition, no trailer. Howell 517- 545-9175. $1795.00 or trade Freebies s of The Livingston Community News! Sell Items, priced at $69 or loss for free! TO PLACT AN AD Ads must be presented by mail, In person on original form or e-maifed to freebies@annarbomews. com. (Please put Livingston in the subject line). Sorry, ads cannot be accepted by phone Of fax._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Items priced $69 or less advertised for FREE! I Freebies BABY CAR SEAT-Peg Perego. $60 best. 485-0095. BABY CRIB - Pine manual 8 parts list. $20. 248-437-6332 BABY CRIB/CHANGING TABLE - $40. 276-4849 BABY HIGH CHAIR-Peg Perego. $25. 222-0763 BABY HIGH CHAIR - Reclining. $10. 480-1663 BABY STROLLER-Peg Perego Roma. $50. 971-7448 BABY STROLLER - Double umbrella. $40. 222-0763 BABY STROLLER - Evenflo as new folds. $39. 302-1470 BABY SWING - FP Aquarium. $55 (Pd $100). 485-0095. BED, TODDLER - Graco white nice! $25. 971-7448 BED MATTRESS-Twin good. $10. 355-5250 BOOKCASE - Dark wood. $10. 424-0893 BREAST PUMP - Electric. $5. 996-9082 CABINET - Never used. $69. 891-3352 CAMERA FILM - T-Max 8/07. 12 rolls for $36. 709-7503 CAMERA LENS-Canon 70- 210 mm. $69. 996-9082 COTS (2) - Aluminum. $15 each. 424 0893 Mattress & box spring,Twin size $25. 734-761-2010. CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MAKER - $50. 769-2305 DESK - Maple with chair. $50. 327-7949. MICROWAVE - Sharp Carousel 1200W. $60. 262-1899 CAR CAMSHAFT - Ford 289 as new. $25.429-1082 DRAFTING TABLE - Hamilton. $69. 663-1148 MUSIC BOX - Rare Austrian. $69. 677-7763 CAR GRILL - Chevy Caprice good. $20.429-1082 CAT - Free. Please phone at 248-486-5608 DRESSER - 7 drawer Broyhill wood. $69. 482-6076 DRESSER - 9 drawer wood sturdy. $35. 474-3988 ORGAN - Hammond Magic Genie. $30. 761-1467 PEDOMETER - Never used. $8. 677-7763 CAT - Male orange tabby 8 yr old. Free. Msg at 678-1890 DRESSER-Good. $25. Call 302-1470 PERSONAL ORGANIZER SET-Full. $10. 262-1899 CAT CONDO - Gently used. $25. 975-8861. DRESSER TOP - With mirror & shelves. $69. 482-6076 PHONE, CORDLESS - Digital answering. $20. 277-5440 CHAIR - Wood cream cane back. $20.485-2650 DVD PLAYER - $69. Phone 274-0507 PHONE - W/answer machine AT&T. $25. 769-2305 CHAIR - Wood green plaid seat. $20. 485-2650 ENTERTAINMENT CENTERNice. $69. 476-6244 PIANO - Upright antique beautiful. Free. 761-1467 CHEER OUTFIT - Red Wings 12M. $10. 546-0564 EXERCISE BIKE-$50. Call 677-0824 PILLOW - Buckwheat like new. $10. 482-6076 CHEST, CEDAR - $20. Call 355-5250 EXERCISER-Torso Track 2 Total Ab. $25. 262-1899 PING PONG TABLE - Older. $20 (You haul). 433-0353 CHILD CAR SEAT - $20 best. 480-1663 EXERCISER - Vitamaster Ski Machine nice. $65. 429-3513 SANDPAPER - 40/60/80/120 grit 6". 1 pack/$2. 222-0763 COFFEE MAKER-Mr. Coffee 10 cup. $10. 485-2650 FOOT & LEG MASSAGER - Air press. $10. 730-3332 SHIATSU MASSAGER - $10. 730-3332 COMPUTER CABLE - 15' Mac DIN8-DIN8. $4. 663-5310 GARBAGE CANS (3) - $3 each. 480-1663 SOFA - Folds into bed. $20. 663-1148 COMPUTER SCANNER - Plustek color. $15. 433-0353 GATE, POSITION & LOCK - $3. 996-9082 STORAGE SHELF- 5 shelf 70x36x16. $10. 996-9082 COMPUTER SOFTWARESystemWorks. $20. 277-5440 Headboards (2) - Twin, maple. $30/set. 734-995-0685. T-SHIRT/COFFEE MUG SETTurn 40 XXXL. $5. 730-3332 COT - Folding. $5. Phone 996-9082 HOCKEY SKATES - CCM size 2. $10 pair. 996-9082 TABLE & CHAIR SET, DINING- Maple. $60. 995-2944 TABLE, COFFEE-Brass/ glass. $15. 424-0893 TABLE, COFFEE - This End Up. $45. 995-2944 TABLE - Hand crafted child's. $65. 677-7763 Tire Rims-15x7-5 lug, fit Ford Ranger $30/pair 810-2295308 TOY - Leapfrog Learning Band Walker. $25. 971-7448 TOY ROCKING HORSE - As new. $29. 302-1470 TRUCK BED LINER-$5. Call 572-0156 TRUCK SLIDING REAR WINDOW- Ford. $25. 429-1082 WASHER - Maytag great. $69. 878-6443 WATERBED - King Serta Softside. $50.449-8385 WATER FILTER PITCHER - Brita. $15. 769-2305 WORK STATION - Herman Miller. $69. 663-1148 BED - Double head/footboard. $13,810-225-4430 Dryer - 1 10V, apt. size. Whirlpool. $20,810-588-6808. DRYER - Gas, Kenmore. $30. 810-588-6808. SEWING MACHINE - $59,810-225-4430 SOFA - 90" brown leather. $69,810-225-4430 ■ THE LTVINGSrrON *» COMMUNITY NEWS F r e e b i e s Freebies To Sell For Items valued $0 to $69 advertised for FREE! Two lines only. 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Audi certified, 6yi/I00K wananiy, 2 0 0 4 H O N D A A C C O R D I K On,, 1 IK, 4 <,l„ 2.4L VTEC, «.to, FTO, A/C, PS, PK; PL, CD, ABS, spoiler, alloys. Honda certiBed. 7 yi/lOOK warranty. 2 0 0 1 T O Y O T A H IG H L A N D E R L T D Green, 74K, V6 3.4L, A/C, PS, PW, PL, cassette, CD, ABS, p, seat, moon, roof rack, alloys. $23,990 $17,990 $13,990 1 9 Q 7 IN F IN T T Y 1 3 0 Black, 80K, V6 3L, auto, FWD, Touring, A/C, PS, P^S^ PL, cassette, CD, Premium Sound. ABS, Icatker, d. power seats, moonroof, spoiler, allovs. $8,790 2 0 0 4 V W T O U A R E C S P O R T U T I L I T Y 23K, U«l., V6 3.2L, auto, 4WD, A/C, PS, P5' PI, CD, ABS, leatker, moon, roof rack, alloys. W certified. 6yr/74K wananty. $29,990 B E S T A U T O D E A L E R S H I P S E R V I C E R E A D E R ' S C H O I C E A W A R D W I N N E R W e p r o v i d e g ' r e a t s e r v i c e & u s e t E e E i g l i e s t q u a l i t y p a r t s ! O u r v e l i i c l e s c o u s i s t e u t l y r a u E E i^ l r i n r e s a l e v a l u e ! 1 ACURA RL-3.5L-54K, silver, FWD, leather, moonroof, alloys ...........$19,990 L ACURA XL 3.2-Silver, 36K, auto, FWD, leather, moon, alloys ...........$17,990 > ACURA XL 3.2 XYPE S-38K, 3.2L, auto, FWD, HO VXEC, moon, etc. . .$19,990 J AUDI A6-Maroon, 105K,V6 2.8L, auto, Quattro AWD, A/C, moon, alloys, leather. ... $11,990 ! AUDI A6-Black,41K,V6 3L, auto, Quattro AWD, leather, moon, ^oys, certified. .. $25,985 ! FORD ESCORX SE-80K, dark blue, auto, fwd, cassette, alloys..............$4,780 ! FORD XAURUS SE-125K, green, auto, FWD, p.seat, alloys 8c more. .. $4,475 > FORD XAURUS SES-52K,V6,3L, auto, FWD, CD, leather, p. seat, moon, alloys. .. $9,990 ; HONDA ACCORD EX-48K, 4 cyl., 2.4 L VXEC, auto, FWD, CD, certified. .. $17,990 1 HONDA ACCORD EX-Silver, 17K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, leather, p.seat, moon. .. $20,990 > HONDA ACCORD EX-Black, 18K, FWD, auto, cassette, CD, leather, alloys, certified. .$23,990 t HONDA ACCORD EX-44K, auto, FWD, CD, moon, certified..............$17,855 t HONDA ACCORD LX-Silver, 29K, auto, FWD, CD, ABS, certified. .. $ 17,365 ( HONDA ACCORD LX-34K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, ABS................... $16,990 ( HONDA ACCORD LX-Black, 45K, 5 speed, FWD, CD, spoiler, certified. .. $15,435 i HONDA CR-V EX-Black, 127K, auto, 4WD, CD, moonroof, alloys. .. $13,990 1 HONDA CR-V EX-Maroon, 55K, auto, 4WD, cassette, CD, alloys, moon, certified. . .$ 17,600 I HONDA CR-V EX-4 IK, certified, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, alloys..........$19,880 I HONDA CR-V EX-21K, maroon, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, alloys, certified. .. $21,990 1 HONDA CIVIC EX- 39K, silver, certified, 5 speed, CD, moonroof. . . $13,990 ! HONDA CIVIC EX-48K, dark blue, auto, FWD, certified, moon & more. . .$13,990 1 HONDA CIVIC EX-41K, certified, silver, 5 speed, CD, moon..............$13,990 I HONDA CIVIC EX-20K, 5 speed, black, FWD, CD, certified................$16,990 ‘00 HONDA CIVIC LX-51K, blue, auto, FWD, CD.........................................$10,560 ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-39K, V6 3.5L VTEC, auto, FWD, certified, leather. .. $22,990 ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-24K, green, auto, FWD, roof, alloys, certified. . .$23,575 ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-Gold, 40K, V6,3.5L, auto, FWD, certified-----$22,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-49K, gold, auto, 4WD, certified.............................. $20,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-32K, auto, 4WD, V6, 3.5L VXEC, certified............ $26,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-Light blue, 44K, auto, FWD, CD, cassette, roof rack, alloys, etc. . .$22,990 ‘02 HONDA S2000 CONVERXIBLE-24K, silver, 6 speed, leather, certified. . .$22,990 ‘97 MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS SL500-R0ADSTER, lOOK, leather, loaded. . .$21,990 ‘04 NISSAN FRONTIER XE-37K, auto, 4WD, ABS, CD................................ $15,990 ‘04 NISSAN FRONTIER XE-White, 60K, auto, 4WD, ABS, alloys, V6,3.3L. .. $ 13,990 ‘01 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE-38K,silver,auto,FWD,cassette,CD,leather,spoiler ... $16,990 ‘02 VW EUROVAN MV-Silver, 50K, auto, FWD, cassette, CD, alloys, certified. . .$27,990 ‘04 VW JETTA GLI-35K, 6 speed, FWD, moon, cassette, CD, certified. . .$20,965 ‘04 VW JETTA GLS-20K, certified, auto, FWD, loaded............................... $17,990 ‘02 VW JETTA GLS-Gray, 26K, 5 speed, FWD, moon, cassette, certified. .. $14,990 ‘02 VW NEW BEETLE GLS-36K, sUver, auto, FWD, cassette, CD, ABS, certified. ‘02 VW PASSAT GS-Gold, 37K, certified, FWD, ABS, traction control. ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS-Beige/tan, 5 speed, FWD, 46K, certified, CD, moon, alloys. ‘02 VW PASSAT GLX 4 MOTION-37K, white, certified, moon, loaded. ‘03 VW PASSAT W8 4 MOTION-44K, auto, AWD, leather, moonroof, loaded. ‘02 VW PASSAT W8 4 MOTION-50K, auto, AWD, cassette, CD, moon, alloys, certified. ‘04 VW TOUAREG-Black, 23K, auto, 4WD, leather, alloys, certified. . .$14,490 . .$14,990 . .$15,490 . $22,590 .. $21,990 . .$26,990 . $29,990 ■ i p l B f il» w p ^ c o o p e r .c o m S O L D ' V J k a ■ DON’T MISS OUT! Find auction and e sta te sale listings each w e ek in our Classifieds. To place an ad for an auction or e sta te sa le call (810) 844-2020 or 1 (800) 589-9888. ^ THE LIVINGSTON ^ COMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Main Street, Brighton We’re starting out the year with razor sharp deais on your favorite 2006 modeis. WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD... PERIOD!!! 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles 2006 Mercury Milan * 2 3 7 " 2006 Luxury /mo* w/$999 Down/ 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles Stk#61039 "Moon & Tune" Pkg. * 2 1 6 “ 2006 Montego AWD Luxury $ ( 24 mos. /mo** w/$999 Dowiy 21,000 total miles Stk#61103 2 3 1 5w/$999 Down L I V I N G S T O i Mon & Thur 9to9 Toes, Wed. &Fri 9to6 R O U S H Sal 10-3 U N T Y ’ S O N L Y F O R D - L I N C O L N - M E R C U R Y D E A L E R I* " ” ; , . / I , 2 7 9 8 E . G r a n d R i v e r • H O W E L L MiMiliiiL ImH NH mm mmm J u s t E a s t o f C l u l s o n R o a d ! 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'70 Ford 460, from '70 Lincoln. $800/best. 734-426-8275 I A n tiq u e a n d I Classic Vehicles '72 DeTamaso Pantera GTS Ghia, 351 cu. in., 4V engine, manual 5 speed trans, asking $25,000. 734-355-6930. I S p o rt Cars CORVETTE excellent co nCdointivoenr,t irbulen s' 88, great, stored winters, ask Bluebook price/517-467-7441 B u d g e t W heels U n d e r $3,000 Chevy 4x4 '86 - V8, auto, 60K, original owner. Lots of new par7ts3. 4$-775300/-b11es4t6. CHEVY CAVALIER '98 - 71 k mi, loaded, good on gas, 4-door, runs & drives good. $2500. 734-276-5499. Chevy Scottsdale Pickup '89 8 cyl, auto. Clean & runs good. $17,3840-04/8b5e-s4t.249 CHEVY SILVERADO '87- Newer transfer case, runs g®o o7d3.4 -$919255-03/5b0e4s.t. TCRHYR YLXSLI E'9R6 T- OLWeaNth e&r ,C $O2U50N0. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. DODGE DAKOTA SPORT '98 Ext. cab, auto, $3000. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. FORD ESCORT '95 2 door, 5 speed, hatchback, runs good. $850. 734-529-2647 FORD ESCORT LX '99 4-door, auto, $2900. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. FORD EXPLORER '96-4 door, XLT, 4x4, V6, auto, air, 152k, good condition. $2795. ®248-437-7120 FORDF-150'94 Auto, $3000. 734-663-4396. FORD F-150LX'93-Auto, 8V78k, rmuin, s1 g-orweant.e r$,2 t5o0w0 .p 8k1g0, - 229-5242, 586-530-8821. FORD RANGER '91 - 2wd, runs well, some rust, 5 speed, $800 or best offer. Marcus: 313-732-5055. FOR★D ★TA★U★R★U★S ★'9★5 ★- S★e★dan, extra clean, runs perfect. 112k. $1400. ® 734-262-0905 $25F0O0 RGDol fTsidAeU 73R4U-66S3'-948396 Ford Taurus GL '97 s1i1o4nK N Meie, dLso Wadoerdk.. T$r1a7n0s0m/oirs best offer. ® 248-444-3478 Ford Thunderbird '72. $2,700 A1-7J4A8X E .A MUTicOh ig7a3n4 -A36v8e-. 3Y8p9s7i. LShinarcpo. l$n2 0C0o0.n 7t3in4-e6n63ta-4l3 '9966. Mazda 626LE '99- 138K,4 door, auto, power steering, locks & windows. Dual airbags, A/C, CD, new tires & belts, no fust, very clean. $3500. 734-622-0982, 4-8 pm Mazda MX-6 '93. Beautiful car. 200K miles runs great needs some work and paint. $800/or best offer. Daniel Stone ® 734-449-9377. ANuItoS,S cAleNan ,S $E3KN. T66R3-A43'9956. oOrLigDinSa 8l 8m Ri, onyeawle 'b9r1a k-4es7,k b attery, alternator, runs great! $1700. 734-323-9915. Pontiac Grand AM '96 V6, $2200. 734-663-4396. AuTtOo YcleOaTn A$3 KC A73M4-R66Y3-'493496 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT '81 TpDicIk uDpie wseilt hE bnrgainned. n$e3w,0 0'002/ best. S 734-484-9659. Vo$l1v,4o5 02/4o0r DbeLst'.8 9 734-961-9260 Vol$v9o5 07/o4r0 bGesLt '86 734-961-9260 Ford F-150 '93-W/readi- ramp, runs good, $1,500/ vbaenst,. lo1w99 m4 Fil^ersd, rEu1n5s0 g coaordg o $2,300/best. 734-712-8720 FORD TAURUS '04 - Sport 2E4dKit.i o$n1,0 r,9o0o0f,. p7o3w4-e3r2, 0C-D27, 52 HONDA ACCORD EX '98- 59K, 2-door, V6, auto, leather, power, $8500. 528-2890. HONDA ACCORD LX '02 ■ 38K, 4-door, auto, air, power, CD, $9900. 734-528-2895. Honda Accord SE '97. Very lgeonotldy ,c loenadthiteiro,n s,u rnurnoso ef,x 1c2e0lK ml. $4500/best. 734-649-7855 aPdlevaesreti bseer sa dinv iosuerd atuhatot saeucttoi odne amlearys. be licensed MuBstU seIeCl K$4RK.E 7A34n-6A63'8-48396 ★ CADILLAC STS'92 72K, Florida car. $4200/best. ★ 734-485-7606 ★ sCuhnrryosolefr, 3p0o0w e'0r6 s -e a12tsK, tmeliele- s, sCcDo p8i negtc/t.i lCt lsetaene r8i nngi cwelh eel, 8$1201-,253010-/2b2e3s3t Chrysler LHS'97-109k, CD, tape, AM-FM, Power-locks, seats, windows, remote start keyless entry,moonroof, ABS V6 3.5 L, leather bucket seats $4000/best. 734-383-1857. 41K DmOi,D 4G dEo oINr,T aRuEtPoI, Dg'o9l9d , well maintained. $5800/make offer. 734-677-0962 DODGE INTREPID'00 50K, warranty, $5995. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. DODGE MAGNUM '05 Low miles, loaded Only $17,995 KRUG USED CARS (517)546-2250 Ford Contour SE '98 Omnilee so. w$n4,e9r9, 5only 51,000 KRUG USED CARS (517)546-2250 Ford Crown Victoria LX 1997, loaded, x-tra clean. $4,995 KRUG USED CARS (517)546-2250 ExceFllOenRtD, 2F9OkC, nUeSw S tEir 'e0s3, maintenance records. $8995. ©734-945-2360. aFuOtRoD, a TirA, VU6R,U 2S4 'v0a3l v- eS, EaLll, power, keyless. Like new. $7800. ©734-332-0049. VLeINryC gOoLoNd CcOonNdTiItNioEnN, TpAeaLr l',9 9 leather interior, 37k mi, $11,500/best. 734-323-9998. Lincoln Town Car '98 FErxoemcu $ti8v,e9.9 25 to choose KRUG USED CARS (517)546-2250 Nissan Maxima '94 - 155K AmMi.,/ FVM6, satierrbeaog,, fAuBll Sp,o Aw/Cer, $2,900/best. 734-929-9867. APOMN 2T0IA0C1 ,G65RkA mNiD, V/^AhSjBor red, CD, sunroof. Excellent Cmopngd, i$ti7o,n25,n0e,w 2 4ti8r-e3s3, 5g-o8o4d4 4 PONTIAC VIBE '04-14K, 4- door, auto, air, all power, CD, $9900. Call 734-528-2899. PPoOwNeTrI ApCkg V, ICBDE , GwTh i't0e3, excellent, 57K mi., $9950. 734-668-0718. Im p o rt A u tom o b ile s Acura 3.2CL Type-S '03 39,800 miles, 6 speed. Black w/heated leather 8 memory seats, moonroof, Bose 6CD changer, alt maintenance by Acura. All power, dream to drive. $19,800. 734-663-5106 HONDA ACCORD SE '02 4 cyl,, VTEC, silver, moon roof, all power $47K mi. $13,000/best. 734-417-6160 HO★N★D★A★ A★CC★O★R★D★ S★E ★'9★7 -★ 4 door, auto, excellent condition. $4600. 734-678-2304. Honda CRV '97-117k, green, ApoBwSe, rr uwninnidnogw bso/aiorcdk, sg,r Aea/Ct , shape! $6,900. 734-276-4955 Jaguar XJR '97 - Supercharged V6, excellent condition. $8,500. A-JAX AUTO: 734-368-3897. Kia Spectra '02 - White, Auto, extra clean, 110 Highway mileage Drives 8 Runs excelcleonntd, Titiiroens, arreea daylm foors wt ninetwer , $3200 ©734-330-6919 1 aMdIuTltS oUwBInSeHrI, lEeCatLhIePrS,E C 'D9,9 sunroof, 66K, 5-speed. $6,800. 734-323-0546. 124K,N aiusstaon, sMunarxoiomfa. E'9x6c ellent condition. $3,800. 734-332-9784 NISSAN SENTRA GXE '00 5 speed, loaded, 6 CD, warranty, $5500. 734-320-2752. NISSAN SENTRA GXE '97 $3180000k/,b Wesetl.l 7m34ai-n2t2a3i-n1e2d0, 2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ASUWBDA, R4U-d LooErG, AaCuYto ', 0a3ir -, 2al6l K, power, $10,900. 528-2899. 'S0U1 B- AoRnUe oOwUnTeBrA, bCuKr gWuAndGyO, N 4a-uctyolm, AatMic/,F 5M6,/0c0a0ss emttiele/Cs,D a.i r, $13,000,313-737-1615 TOYOTA CAMRY LE '96 great car, 128K actaul mi., sopwonileerr,, nmeoeodns rtoroafn,s fmemissailoen 1. $1650 as is. Call ,734-426-2842. T'0O2.Y LOeTaAth CerA, MmRoYon XrLoEo fV, a6l l 7m3a4i-n9t4e4n-a1n3c9e0, 54k, $14,200. TOYOTA COROLLA CE '04 - 22K, 4-door, auto, air, $8900. Call 734-528-2890. eVrW, a GutOoL, Fo nGlTyI 5 '39K9 -m Oi. nWe eolwl nmReadin. t$a6i8n0e0d., 7su3n4-r3o2o3f,- 0C5D4.6. I Trucks Chevy Silverado LS '00 - 3/4 ton, 4x4, standard CAB, 8 ft. $b1e0d,,2 e5x0c. e7p3t4io-n94a4l -c2o1n4d8i toiorn . 313-840-7841 Voicemail. Chevy Silverado LS '05 - Half Ton Regular Cab, loaded, 5.3 cVe8l,l eanutt oco, naidri, t8io,5n0. 0M muislte sse, lel!x $ 15,800. 734-476-3359 Ford E-350 '00 - Cube truck wdit/i1o5n ,f tw. eblol xm, aeixnctealilneendt ,con104K, $10,500. 734-449-4555. FORD F-150 '00 V8, long bed, mint, $5,600. Call 734-320-2752. W/ mFaotrcdh inRg acnapg,e FrX'04,3 27K, mint, $14K. 734-323-8189. FORD Ranger '93 - 4x4, 4 speed, V6, includes hitch- mounted salt spreader. 124K miles, excellent condition. $3,950. 734-417-6531. GMC 3500 HD '94 - 6.5 diesel w/ 6 yard landscape dump. 92 k mi. Runs, needs injectors. $3200/best. 734-368- 6541 (cell) or 734-449-0521 GMC SONOMA '01 V6, auto, clean, $4200. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. A C U R A IN T EG R A '96 5 speed,sunroof, CD, 147K miles, excellent maintenance $3,500/best. 734-741-0761 DAeUniDmI Abl4u eQ, U6A1KTT, DROea l1e.r8 '02 maintained, new tires/brakes, super clean, superb condition. $16,750. 734-434-4251. 4TwOdY,O 8T7A,0 T00-1 m00i l'e9s7, b- lxa-ccka,b , manual, new tires, A/C, bed- liner, cap. Great condition. $10,000. 734-761-2324. SUVs ACURA MDX '01 Winter stored, 40K, loaded, must see to believe! I $21K. 734-483-0254. CHEVY SUBURBAN '92 4x4, loaded, sharp, $4250. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. NO CREDIT DENIED * BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • BRUISED CREDIT • S T R U G G L IN G TO M A K E E N D S M E E T j f S t X U T O L o c a te d a t A m e r i c a ^ F I N A N C E C E N T E R S '’ ®®P C a l l C h u c k S t o d d a r d 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 4 1 0 0 e x t . 3 0 2 6 9 8 2 7 E . G r a n d R i v e r c2ie9353 A u t o To place an ad, please call (734) 994-6711, 1-800-589-9888 or call your sales representative. Short and long term contracts available. 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Michigan C H R Y S L E R - J E E P -D O D G E 2448 Washtenaw 434-2424 Over 100 used cars in stock CHRSYASLLIENRE PDLOYDMGOEU TH ____ 734-429-9431_____ BRIARWOODFORD ’’ Michigan at State, 429-5478 HOWARD COOPER HONDA 2575 VS.W S/tPaoter.s c7h3e4/-A7u6d1i- 3200 SATURN OF ANN ARBOR www.sa(7tu3r4n) o7f6a9n-n39a9rb1or.com Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 CHEVY TRACKER'04 $17,00S0il/vbeers, t3. 02K4 8m-4il1e0s-. 3230. CHEVY TRACKER '99 50K, auto, 4x4, CD, sharp, $4600. Cal! 734-320-2752. VFO8R,5D.4 E,4XxP4E,D gIrTeIaOtN f oXrL sTn o'9w9 - plowing, $6,600. 320-2752. FORD Explorer Ltd. '95 - 4x4, black, 127K, auto, leather, sunroof, excellent condition. $3,800. 734-332-9784. Jeep Grand Cherokee '00, Female driven, dealer maintsaeiantesd, ,m roemono-treo ostfa, rint.f iHnietayt ed sound system w/CD & cassette. Loaded, clean, looks good, runs great. $10K. 734-498-2312; 810-923-8763 G M C Jim m y S L T 4x4 '99, LeFauthlleyr ,l oCadd,e Rd,e mAlol tpeo swtaerrt er Bank value $9575. 69,999 mi. Daily driver Lady driven. Non-smoker Well maintained w/reciepts. $8,200/or best. 517-376-2217 Mercury Mountaineer '97-V8, fAuWllyD l,oleaadtehde.r ,9 9mKo omnirleoso.f M, 6uCsDt See! $5,400. 734-678-4502 Nissan Pathfinder '03 - Fully $L1o7a,d2e0d0,/ o4r8 Kb eUsnt dofefre rW. aCrarlla nty 734-665-8104; 734-649-0477 Toyota Land C ru is e r'85 12K on new engine, some rust, $3,000.734-302-7655 Chevy Astro Van AWD 1999, Spring Special, LS trim. Only $6,995 KRUG USED CARS (517)546-2250 Chevy G20 Conversion '92, High top. Loaded, Mint! Only 15K original mi. Stored inside. Estate 419-283-0468 CHRYSLER VOYAGER '02 - 68K hwy. Clean, A/C, CD. Newer engine w/lower miles. $6500. Call 734-434-3114 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 'G00o l-f s9id0Ke ,A suhtaor p7,3 $45-656535-.4 396. FORD 350'96. 197k mi., white, new tires, rebuit transmission, cargo van. $2800. 734-678-1090 FORD E-150 Cargo Van'99- 8m0aKin, tpariinveadte $ly5 ,o8w00n e2d6 0w-e1l9l 87 FORD WIndstar LX '01 - Silver, 77K, 7 passenger, A/C & rear A/C, hitch. Must See! $6,600/best 734-646-9993 HONDA ODYSSEY'01 EX- tVo6 s, epaotws e&r w dionodrosw, csr, uCisDe,, autape, 87k, very clean. $9,500. 734-476-1861. Mazda MPV ES '00 - Loaded, leather, moonroof, rear heat/air, 82K miles. $6,000. 734-255-1319 Retired small/medium duty busses. 1996 12+2,1997 b1i8d+s2 a. cRceupntneidn.g .C Ralel a7s3o4n-a4b7l5e- 9494 for appointment. I Trailers TRAILER 6x16, double axle, l1a ntodns chaopies,t ,e alescktirnigc $b1r5ak00es. , 734-482-2637. I V e hic les W a n te d Readers should be aware tChoadt eM, Sic2h5ig7a.2n4 V8 eNhoic. le1 0, requires that an individual wmhooto br uvyesh,i cselellss, aors ba rboukseirs ness, needs to be licensed. JUNK CARS WANTED Cash paid. Open 7 days. 734-368-5088. F & W Inc. A-WJAEX BACUTYIO CNA ARUSTO 1748 E. Michigan Ave. 734-368-3897, 483-8336 GET A JOB WITHOUT DOING HARD LABOR. s' , 1 Read our Classifieds! P l e a s e c a l l ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 t o s u b s c r i b e . T o p l a c e a n a d , p l e a s e c a l l ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 2 0 . T H E L IV IN G S T O N = C O M M U N IT Y N E W S 4 2 0 W . M a in S t re e t , B r ig h to n M a in T e le p h o n e : ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 N ew 2 0 0 6 T U N D R A 4x2 Double Cab SR5 (V8) Model # 7 74 4 LO A D E D ! p e r m o n t h 3 6 month lease $ 1 , 9 9 9 due at signing Excludes state & local taxes, tags, registration & title and insurance. 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DLIVeIsDsUeeA Lre DspEoAnLsEibRle P fRorI CmEaSin MteAnYan VcAeR, eYx. cEesxsp iwraetaiorn a nfodr t tehairs aandd i$s 01,/1351 /p0e6r. mile over 12,000 miles per yes«'for 2006 Camry lease. Lessee S E E Y O U R G R E A T E R D E T R O I T T O Y O T A D E A L E R T O D A Y ! i g TT io v o ta a m 3745 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor 734-997-7600 n S K H B O U T O U R T I R E S F O R U F F P R O G R A M ! t o y o t a c o m C.2.1.9.2.4.4.2 ( © T O Y O T A I ^ C12 THE LIVINGSTON COM M U NITY NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 7 ,2 0 0 6 LEASE PUL L -A H EA D SUPERIOR • CADILLAC • CMC TRUCK O F B R I G H T O N L E A S E P U L L - A H E A D I S B A C K ! ! ! 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News January 27, 2006 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 2006-01-27 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4360">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to January 27, 2006 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. FR ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 3 , 2 0 0 6 www.mlive.com • ' ” * INSIDE Take a hike John Stegmaier took a walk in the woods after graduating from college and now he’s sharing his adventures along the Appdachian TYail with others. B1 Off to Africa Howell graduate Courtney Clum will head to Africa tJiis spring as part of an Engineers Without Borders project. B1 Prison ministry Local church members reach out to the women who are inmates at nearby Camp Brighton. B6 Candy comes back A candy store will return to downtown Brighton this spring with a renovation planned for the storefront along the Hyne Street walkway. A3 Looking ahead Howell city officials spend a day looking into the financial future of the community. A3 What rivalry? A Bulldog and a Highlander will put aside their high school rivalries and become teammates at Grand Valley State University. Cl IN BRIEF YMCA drive kicks off with $50,000 in gifts Citizens Insurance and Asahi Kasei Plastics North America each donated $25,000 last week as the Livingston County Family YMCA kicked off a 2006 founders can^)aign to raise programming mon^^ The money was presented to YMCA committee officials at a kickoff luncheon at Citizens Insurance in Howell. The $50,000 donations launch the new YMCA quickly toward its $200,000 goal, which will be used for family programs and to set up offices in the county. “Our board of directors is now in the process of setting programming priorities, looking at what types of youth and adult programs are needed in Livingston County and how we can best serve our community,” said Jeff Peterson, YMCA district vice president. The Livingston County Family YMCA began in 2000 by a group of volunteers who were studying the needs of families in the county. A survey conducted by the YMCA parent organization identified a lack of youth recreation and affordable programs in the county. In 2003, the Livingston board affiliated with the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and began planning for the future. The founders campaign is expected to conclude by August with new programs beginning in September. For information, contact Peterson at 248-685-3020. INDEX Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report A3 Rick Fitzgerald's column Bt Scrapbook B2 Sports Cl To report news or for free home delivery call (8 10)844-2000 . For the record - Errors o f fact will be promptly corrected.To rep o rt an error, please call manag ing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844 -20 04. The Livingston Community News 42 0 W. Main St., Brighton, Ml 4 8 1 1 6 (8 1 0 )8 4 4 -2 0 0 0 F ax :(810)844-204 0 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Locals look forward to big game S u p e r B o w l s e c u r it y a n d h a l f - t im e s h o w w i l l h a v e L iv in g s to n r e s id e n ts BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Dale Maskill will be where every NFL football coach, player and fan wants to be Sunday: on the turf at Ford Field in Detroit for Super Bowl XL. There’s just one hitch, however. He’ll have his back to the action 95 percent of the time. The 26-year-old Green Oak Township resident helps with security at Ford Field, watching the crowd for any suspicious activity. “We have our back to the field, but we keep an eye on the play on the field,” said Maskill, who is an assistant cross country coach at South Lyon. “We don’t want to get run over. I usually keep my eye on the crowd, but I’m not going to lie, I sneak a look at the Jumbotron once in a while.” Maskill is one of a handful of local residents vidth ties to the big game Sunday. A group from the Mount Brighton Ski Area’s ski school will be a part of the celebration at half-time featuring the Rolling Stones. Maskill was hired by SAFE Management, a company that handles guest services and security at three NFL venues, including Ford Field, M&T Bank Sta^um in Baltimore and Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Maskill is one of the many family and friends recruited to the company by Doug Curry, a longtime South Lyon school board member who has worked with SAFE Management for four years. Curry’s son, Todd, who lives in Green Oak Township, is an usher. South Lyon resident Bob Goetz and Genoa Township’s Bob Scheloske, the South Lyon Lions’ former head football coach, work as usher supervisors. South Lyon residents Summer Scaggs and Bill Taulbe work dispatch and as a gate supervisor, respectively. Curry got his first taste of the Super Bowl last year in Jacksonville, while working during the New England Patriots’ 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bowl “is a pretty amazing thing,” said Curry, a retired school teacher who lives in New Hudson. “This time there is a lot of excitement. Last year, it was a lot of excitement and a little apprehension. It is certainly busy.” Curry trains ushers at Ford Field and is responsible for all of them on game days as the director of upper and lower SEE GAME, A2 MORE INSIDE Super Bowl coverage Hamburg couple wins Super Bowl tickets and trip to the Bahamas. B1 Working at the Super Bowl is one of this coach’s retirement achievements. Cl There’s plenty of sports excitement for those without Super Bowl tickets. Cl JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Pinckney Community High School senior Rob Dubay is a Super Bowl expert. Pick a year and he can tell you the location, the teams, the score and the game's most valuable player. Super memory Stats for every bowl in teen's head BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R e p o r te r There are some Super Bowls that everyone remembers. Super Bowl III in 1969 when New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath guaranteed and produced a victory over Baltimore, a team that had lost only once in 16 games that season. Or 1976’s Super Bowl X when Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw connected with Lynn Swan for three touchdown passes, including a 64-yard bomb, to beat Dallas. But pick any Super Bowl from I to XXXIX and 17-year-old Rob Dubay can fire off the site, the teams, the score and the most valuable player. Just imagine how excited he is to have Sunday’s Super Bowl XL in his own bactyard. “It would be really cool to go, but I’m not,” said Dubay of Putnam Township. “I’m still very excited about it. I can’t wait to see what Detroit does as a host city.” The only thing that would make it better is if the Detroit Lions were playing in it, he said. SEE MEMORY, A2 Rob Dubay ■ Age: 17. ■ Home: Putnam Township. ■ Family: Parents, Jack and Ann Dubay, and sister, Leah, who turns 15 on Super Bowl Sunday. ■ Occupation: Pinckney Community High School senior and Super Bowl statistics whiz. Plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to become a history teacher. ■ Other hobbies: Playing football and baseball, keeping statistics on sporting events, participating on "PSTN Weekly,"a Channel 22 local access cable TV program modeled after ESPN's "Sports Reporters." ■ Favorite sports TV show: ESPN's "Sports Center." ■ Favorite football team: Lions. ■ Favorite football player: Former Detroit Lion Barry Sanders. ■ Super Bowl XL predictions: Pittsburgh beats Seattle 27-17. Jerome Bettis will be MVP. Leonard James Westervelt Suspect jailed in 2003 slaying R e la t iv e 's t i p le d p o l ic e t o a r r e s t m a n f r o m L a n s in g in F o w le r v i l le g a s s t a t io n s t a b b in g BY SUSAN L. OPPAT News S ta f f R e p o rte r It took more than two years, possibly thousands of hours of police work, and just the right tip, but police now have a suspect in custody, charged with the 2003 stabbing death of a gas station attendant in Fowlerville. Leonard James Westervelt, 41, of Lansing, who state corrections officials said has served prison time for armed robbery and larceny, was arrested a week ago and arraigned earlier this week. The arrest came a little more than a month after the Livingston County Major Crimes Task Force got a tip from a member of Westervelt’s family that named him as Jessica Fear’s killer. Westervelt pleaded not guilty to five charges 'Tuesday after his arraignment was postponed a day so he could hire his own attorney, Joseph Brehler of Lansing. He faces charges of open murder, felony murder, armed robbery, larceny in a building and carrying a knife with unlawftil intent. The felony murder coimt carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison with no parole. Jessica Fear was a 21-yearold mother of a 5-year-old daughter working alone in the Fowlerville Sunoco station on Grand Avenue when she was killed at about 3:30 a.m. Sept. 9, 2003. A family friend said Monday she was stabbed 16 times before a customer found her a short time after the slaying. Fear’s daughter is being raised by the girl’s father, who was living with Fear when she was killed. Fear’s father, Stephen Fear, said Monday before a press conference called by Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse that “I’ve been waiting for this for two and a half years, for somebody to pay for this. It’s been hell. I loved my kid to death. For two and a half years. I’ve been living in a nightmare.” Stephen Fear said he was SEE SUSPECT, A2 C h a i r m a n o f c o u n t y c o m m i s s i o n h a n d s o v e r g a v e l , l e t s o u t a c h e e r 3 7 - y e a r v e t e r a n o f L iv in g s to n b o a r d tu r n s o v e r r e in s s o h e c a n r e la x a l i t t le m o r e BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News S ta f f R e p o rte r The parking lot adjacent to the Livingston County Courthouse Annex was dark and cold on the evening of Jan. 3, when the door opened and County Commissioner John E. “Jack” LaBelle swept out of the building. With a broad smile, LaBelle - who had minutes earlier passed the chairman’s gavel to the new chairman, William Rogers, jumped in the air and clicked his heels together, exclaiming, “Yippeeee!” The 73-year-old LaBelle, who has been a county commission- Jack LaBelle ■ Who: Livingston County commissioner who stepped down from the chairman's job Jan. 3. ■ Age: 73. ■ Residence: Brighton Township. ■ Occupation: Retired from Ford Motor Co. ■ Political party: Republican. ■ Notable quote:"We are all just players in the population explosion." ■ Will he run for the board again? "Absolutely, when my term expires in 2006." ■ How he got into politics:"! was unhappy with some things my local township was doing, so I went down (to the township hall) and complained." A Republican political legend, the late Joe Ellis, talked him into running for the township board. He won his first election by 14 votes. ■ Why has he stayed in politics for 37 years? "Because I enjoy the challenge." JIM JAGDFELO, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Jack LaBelle with his wife, Beverly, in the second-floor courtroom of the historic courthouse in downtown Howell. LaBelle has been a Livingston County commissioner for 37 years. er for 37 years, is the longestserving county commissioner in the state. On and off, for more than a third of those years - LaBelle estimates between 12 and 14 times - he’s also been the board’s chairman. During his 19 terms on the board, Livingston County has been transformed from a quiet, agrarian community to a bustling suburban mecca that has led Michigan counties in the rate of population growth for nearly a decade. Many in the community believe LaBelle’s steadying hand has kept that growth from getting out of control. Longtime friend Bernie Corrigan, a respected business owner in the community, praised LaBelle’s efforts over almost four decades. “He’s done a lot of good for the county,” Corrigan said. “Anything he takes on, he does a complete and thorough job. It was a long time before we needed a county manager, I think, because of the way he dedicated himself to the job.” The genial LaBelle - few politicians make so few enemies - has been a leader in helping SEE LABELLE, A2 A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 GAME FROM A1 Stones, not football, create thrill for some seating. “I’m here to make sure the game flows correctly,” he said. “I’m all over the stadium. On game day, I walk 10 miles. I interact with all types of people.” Maskill can’t wait to go to work. “It’s going to be really cool,” he said. “I work in the end zone usually. Just normal games I can hear the players’ popping pads and the big hits. It’s going to be even more at the Super Bowl. It is going to be exciting seeing all the famous people in the crowd. I am pumped up for it.” The members of the Mount Brighton ski school won’t be so close to the action. They’ll miss the entire first half, working behind the scenes to prepare for the half-time show run by Star Flow Entertainment. Mark Romanelli, a snowboard instructor at Mount Brighton, brought a sign-up sheet to work and rounded up enough interested people to be selected. “I’m not a big football fan, but a huge Stones fan,” said Romanelli, 27, a Hartland High School graduate who lives in Brighton. “Missing the first half of the game is not a big deal as long as I see the Stones.” The group was scheduled to attend four rehearsals and will be among the throngs of fans who rush the field to watch the Stones perform their magic. “I’ve never seen the Rolling Stones live before,” said Bill Snyder, Brighton High School’s boardercross coach. “I think it will be a good time.” Jason D eegan can be reached a t jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t 810-844-2012. MEMORY FROM A1 Super fan learned to read with football cards “I’ll support the Lions, no matter what,” he said. “I’m a devoted fan - win, lose or draw. I’m just waiting for the time they make it to the Super Bowl. That will be the best.” Until then, Dubay’s favorite is 1991’s Super Bowl XXV, which he quickly rattles off was played in Tampa Stadium where the New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills 20-19 and Giant Otis Anderson was the MVE “A lot of people remember that one because of the Bills’ missed field goal at the end of the game,” Dubay said. “I didn’t watch the game because I was only 2 years old, but I saw the film and I see it as a hardfought game between two teams that really wanted to win. That makes it the best game to me.” Dubay was born in 1988, the year the Washington Redskins beat Denver 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII at San Diego and Redskins quarterback Doug Williams was the MVE His love of the Super Bowl and his ability to remember each one’s vital statistics began two years later when he got his first batch of football cards. “He used to go to bed with those cards,” said his father. Jack Dubay. “He knew everything on them.” Those cards, Dubay said, taught him to read. His mother, Ann Dubay, owner of Mainly Chocolate in downtown Einckney, would hold them up to her son like flashcards and he’d tell her who the player was and what team he played for. At 8 years old, Dubay got him a videotape of Super Bowl highlights. He watched it constantly, he said, looking up other facts and figures of the games in books he’d collected. “Some kids memorize U.S. presidents,” Dubay said. “I memorized Super Bowls.” Word of his talent followed him to Einckney Community High School, where upperclassmen quizzed him on Super Bowls at lunch. Now a senior, Dubay still is challenged in the halls. “They yell out the game and I tell them everything they need to know,” he said. Dubay admits to being stumped once when his eighthgrade physical education teacher asked him for the stats from the last Super Bowl played in Detroit. He promptly recited it was Super Bowl XVI in 1982 when the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21 and 49er quarterback Joe Montana was the MVE “The problem was, the game was in the Silverdome - Eontiac, not Detroit,” Dubay said. Sunday will be a kind of semiholiday in the Dubay household as the family prepares for the first Super Bowl to really take place in the city. “After it’s all said and done. I’ll have another Super Bowl to add to my list,” Dubay said. “I like having a collection like this that I can hold onto. I don’t think I’ll every give it up.” Leanne Smith can be reached a t lsmith@livingstoncommunltynews. com o r a t 810-844-2011. Search s till on for assailant T e a c h e r w a s a t t a c k e d in H o w e l l p a r k in g lo t BY TOM TOLEN AND SUSAN OPPAT News S ta f f Reporters Howell police continue to look for the man who stabbed a St. Joseph Catholic School teacher in the school parking lot last weekend. The school is at 440 E. Washington St. Folice said the 44-year-old woman had gone to her classroom to do some work Jan. 28. When she left the building, the assailant approached and tried to push her into her car. Folice said the woman fought back, and she believes she scratched her assailant in the face or eyes. She pushed the panic alarm on her key chain, and the assailant backed off long enough for her to get into her vehicle, which she drove to the police station. The woman was hospitalized for treatment of a stab wound from an unknown object, police said. She described the attacker as white, about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a goatee. He wore a blue parka with the hood up. Folice asked anyone with information about the man or the incident to call Howell police at 517-546-1330. A sketch of the person sought in the assault on a Howell teacher. SUSPECT FROM A1 Police believe kitchen knife may be weapon frustrated by the apparent lack of progress in the case, especially since he said a friend of his daughter’s boyfriend told people in the area he and Fear’s boyfriend had committed the crime. Morse said emphatically that the investigation remains open while police make sure no one else was involved in the crime, but Fear’s boyfriend is not a suspect. Morse said Detective Lt. Todd Luzod of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department took a tip from a relative of Westervelt’s in mid-December. He said the task force, which has worked on the case nearly exclusively since the slaying, discovered there had been a general tip about Westervelt early in the investigation. But that tipster said only Westervelt was a violent man with a history of robbery, and did not relate him specifically to Fear’s slaying. Morse said the tip was one in a flood of information that poured in soon after Fear was killed. The task force was manned by investigators from every police agency in the county, Morse said. Sheriff’s Detective Don Welch said the task force began to tail Westervelt about a week ago, after a month of investigation, and arrested him last Friday on an unrelated assault on a woman with whom he has a relationship. For the first time since the slaying, Morse released the fact that five days after the slaying, a person walking under the Red Cedar Bridge about a mile from the scene of the slaying found a kitchen knife that police believe to be the weapon used to kill Fear. He declined to make further comments on the physical evidence and would not say whether Westervelt has confessed. However, during Tuesday’s arraignment, Morse said that Westervelt told others in Livingston County that he killed Fear. “He made admissions to people in this community,” Morse said during a discussion of bail. Livingston County 53rd District Judge A. John Fikkarainen denied bail and Westervelt remains lodged in the Livingston County Jail until his preliminary examination. Morse said police have determined that Westervelt lived in Fowlerville at the time of the slaying, and may have known Fear’s bo3ffriend. He said he lived in Howell at the time of the assault on the other woman last year. He said he did not think the tip was the result of rewards offered in the case. The owner of the gas station where Fear was killed quickly offered a $25,000 reward. A Livingston County radio station o&red another $10,000 reward last September. It is not clear whether the rewards will be paid. “I can’t say enough about the work these guys did,” Morse said, referring to the major crimes task force. “There were times people thought this would never be solved,” he said. “But we simply were not going to let this homicide go unsolved.” LABELLE f r o m a i County commissioner looks forward ta'perfecTsunny days with grandchildren the county adjust to explosive growth and many believe his strong leadership was a key factor in preventing the county from becoming little more than a large-scale rabbit warren, crowded and lacking in character. “Jack was an effective chair who commanded the respect of employees, peers and nonpeers alike,” said new board chairman Rogers. “Community service in general is his forte.” Rogers said he feels lucky that LaBelle is continuing to serve on the board. “He’s like a mentor to me. The history and the things he stores in the filing cabinet in his head are invaluable.” As the county continues to deal with the challenges of growth and reduced state funding, LaBelle is optimistic. “The total community has done, and is doing, a pretty decent job of adjusting to a population surge we didn’t se e coming,” he said. And, regarding urban sprawl, he said, “We are not, as some think, the cause of urban sprawl, but its victim.” LaBelle said there will be very little change in the way the board does business now that he has stepped away from the helm. “It was just time for someone else to take the reins,” he said. “Now maybe I can take a vacation with my wife.” Not that he’s quitting. Far from it; he’ll fill out the remaining portion of his term as chairman of the finance committee. “I can go off in my little finance world. That’s my specialty.” A quiet life LaBelle said he has never been very comfortable in the limelight - something that invariably shines on the board chairman - and he looks forward to enjoying the relative peace and quiet of his new role. “My wife and I are very private people,” he said. “And now we can enjoy a little fun together.” LaBelle also is a committed volunteer, involved with his church, a local food bank and an area v eterans group. But he’s shy about discussing th o se activities. “I ju st do those things, but I don’t want to toot my own horn,” he said. The accent in the LaBelle family is on just that - family. Most Sundays, the couple’s cozy English cottage-style home overlooking Fonda Lake is filled with the aroma of a roast and the conversational buzz and laughter of the couple’s children and grandchildren and maybe a few friends, said Beverly LaBelle, the commissioner’s wife and best friend for 53 years. Had it not been for meeting and falling in love with the woman who became his wife, LaBelle said he never would have ended up in Livingston County or local politics. “I grew up in Utica. Beverly brought me here,” LaBelle said. “We met in a biology class at Michigan State University and got married while we were still in college.” “I imported him,” said Beverly LaBelle, a Detroit native who moved to Brighton with her family during her teen years and graduated from Brighton High School. “I knew our relationship was serious the first summer after our freshman year in college because he kept driving all the way from Utica to see me,” she said. The couple have lived in their sunny, comfortable home on the shore of Fonda Lake since 1965. Built in 1933 by a nephew of Joseph L. Hudson Jr., the house was originally a summer cottage. Beverly La- Belle’s parents purchased it in 1950 and turned it into their year-round family home. Jack and his wife b o u ^ t it after the untimely death of Bever^’s father. “We had no idea-at the time of owning this house,” Jack LaBelle remembered. “We lived in a ticky-tacky house in Westland. But her parents’ house had to be sold and we decided to go for it. Maybe we had $80 in the bank at the time.” “We wanted our three children to grow up on the lake,” LaBelle said. Indeed, the love of lake living was so instilled in his children that all three live on lakes in their adulthood. Those grown children have produced eight grandchildren, who are the apples of their grandparents’ eyes. LaBelle said the real boss in his home now is Charlie, a spunky bichon frise who “rules us with an iron paw.” Family first The couple’s oldest child, Richard, 51, recently retired from the federal prison system, where he taught high school equivalency courses to prisoners. He lives in Florida. Son Jim, 50, is an electrical engineer with the Joseph Bollock Co. who lives in Hamburg Township. Daughter Aimee, 42, lives in Green Oak Township and is a critical care nurse at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. LaBelle is retired from Ford Motor Co., where he was employed for 38 years, starting in the controller’s office and ending as government sales manager in fleet operations. For many years, LaBelle had to try to juggle marriage and family with professional and governmental responsibilities. He learned to be philosophical. “You just do the best you can, but you can’t really balance everything,” he said. “At any one time during those years, one or the other was going screwy. About every five years, something comes along to slap you down. “We tend to obsess about what we are going to do for a living, but in reality, the most important thing is the person you marry. If you marry your best friend, then you’ve won. I suppose it’s luck, to some extent. Just meeting the right person.” LaBelle said his marriage has been rock-steady, despite - or perhaps because of - their individual personalities. “Bev and I are very different people,” he said. “She loves ballet, takes two lessons a week,” he said. “ I love football. “She hates football and I have yet to take my first ballet class.” Although he’s never taken a ballet lesson, he did appear in one of his wife’s recitals some years ago. The memory makes him smile. The couple was charged with performing a waltz for their part of the program. “I never got it right until the night of the recital,” he said, chuckling. “I don’t know what happened, although I did see an old rival in the audience. At any rate, we danced like we were possessed. It was the only time we got it right.” The waltzing and chairing the Board of Commissioners behind him, LaBelle is focusing on relaxation and traveling for the near future. He and Beverly are in consensus about what constitutes their “perfect day,” but they’ll have to wait a few months. “My best day is a beautiful, balmy Sunday with the temperature hovering at 72 to 74 degrees and the kids and grandkids in and out of the house,” LaBelle said. Reach Stephenie Koehn a t skoehn@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2008. IN BRIEF MardI Gras party to benefit Opera House Costumed revelers will be led in a New Orleans-style parade through downtown Howell followed by a party at the historic Opera House later this month. The Livingston Arts Council will host the Mardi Gras party on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7 p.fn.- midnight at the Opera House, 123 W. Grand River Ave. The parade will be led by Bill Wilson’s four-piece brass band. Costumes and masks are suggested; costumed guests will compete for prizes. Tickets are $25 for the party, which includes Mardi Gras beads, snacks and live music by the Motor City Beat. There will be a beer and wine cash bar and Cajun jambalaya will be on sale. Froceeds will benefit Livingston Arts Council for continuing renovation of the Opera House; a portion will be donated to the Arts Council of New Orleans (www.artscouncilofneworleans. org). Reservations may be made by calling the Opera House at 517-540-0065. Tickets are also available at Aria Booksellers, 214 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell, and Art Ventures, 422 W. Main St. in Brighton. For information, visit www.theoperahouse. us. A D V A N C E D O R T H O P E D I C S P E C IA L I S T S State of the Art Care in a Friendly Environment Laith A Farjo, M.D. • Edward G. Loniewski D.O. 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First Nat ional Bank checking account requi red Member FDIC THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 3 , 2 0 0 6 A3 H o w e ir s le a d e r s d is c u s s f in a n c e s C it y m u s t b e c r e a t iv e t o s t r e t c h its m o n e y , le a d e r s s a y a t r e t r e a t BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f R e p o rte r Howell faces declining revenues in the next few years and the city will need to be creative by offering expected resident services with less money. Finances topped the agenda at the annual Howell City Council retreat last week, when City Manager Shea Charles said there is a short window of time in which to shore up the budget and rejuvenate the city. He said Howell must bring a fresh approach to its business district and neighborhoods - and a lot of the work must come in the next three years. “The economy has finally hit us,” said Charles, noting that the housing market has slowed as well as most industrial activity. “We are fortunate we have time to make adjustments.” Officials are focused on getting several large redevelopment projects rolling in the next two years before the well runs dry. Projects such as Court Street Crossing, the D-19/Loop Road and Victoria Station - all multimillion- dollar efforts that involve private and public investment - will be key to revitalizing the city and helping to recreate it as a destination, city officials said. Council members said they are prepared to make the tough choices as the city heads into this and future budget years as money tightens. “If we don’t try to do something with our financial future, we’re going to have to cut some of those services that people like so much,” noted Council Member Paul Rogers. “We need to start thinking ... efficiencies. How to do that for the same cost,” added Council Member Sue Dolato. Mayor Pro Tern Steve Manor said all options should be looked at, including the city’s millage rate. “If we want financial stability ... we’re going to have to look at significantly increasing our revenues,” he said. “Somewhere down the road, the crunch will come and we’ll have to look at that.” Council Member Donald Miller said while he supports rejuvenation efforts, he warned fellow council members about overextending the city as it bonds for the projects. '\f w e d o n ' t t r y t o d o s o m e t h i n g w i t h o u r f i n a n c i a l f u t u r e , w e ' r e g o i n g t o h a v e t o c u t s o m e o f t h o s e s e r v i c e s t h a t p e o p l e l ik e s o m u c h / Howell Council member Paul Rogers “I do have a concern the city is binding itself into a debt at this time in the economy,” he said, later adding, “This indebtedness is going to affect people in the city of Howell for years to come. I’m really nervous about it.” City staff said they will consider all expense line items, including the city’s street repair program, to determine what is feasible to do in the coming years. But Charles stressed that the focus cannot be taken away from city neighborhoods. “Our neighborhoods are our strength,” the city manager said. “It’s what sets us apart from neighboring townships. It gives us our identity. Between our neighborhoods and our downtown, it’s what defines us.” Council members said they want to invite resident input by possibly creating a residents’ advisory board and host neighborhood meetings for feedback. Council Member Scott Niblock said he was drawn back to Howell with his family six years ago for the same reasons most people come to Howell. “Our Idd walks to school ... the house next door doesn’t look like ours. We’re right in the heart of the commuting area. We have a good story,” he said. That uniqueness can help the city recreate itself as a destination with entertainment venues and other arts offerings, said Council Member Dawn Cooper. “We need to be very proactive in this area,” she said. “We must be thinking about that all the time.” Mayor Geraldine Moen agreed. “We are in such competition to bring in all these things you’re talking about. We’re going to have to give then a darned good reason to come here.” Casey Hans can be reached a t chans@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t 810-844-2005. N o s ta lg ic sweets shop coming soon to d ow n tow n B rig h to n S to r e t o s e ll it e m s f r o m S a n d e r s a n d G r e a t A m e r ic a n P r e t z e l C o . RETAIL REPORT BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Many natives of the Detroit area have fond memories of Sanders ice cream and candy stores, and entrepreneur Roger Cheyne and his son. Jay, are working to bring that l^ d of nostalgia to downtown Brighton. Their new store, set to open in early March, will be known as the Michigan Candy Co. featuring Sanders and the Great American Pretzel Co. Roger Cheyne, who lives in Walled Lake but has strong ties to Brighton, has just signed a three-year lease with the owner of the former Creative Embellishments building on West Main Street at the Hyne pedestrian walkway. The building is currently being renovated. “It definitely will fill a niche market,” he says. “People love to be able to step back in time and buy hot fudge sundaes and Sanders cakes.” Cheyne figures customers will be champing at the bit to get genuine Sanders ice cream sundaes, sodas, shakes, malts, Vernors ginger ale floats, root beer floats, Sanders hot fudge cream puffs, or an old-fashioned phosphate. He also will sell packaged items and bulk candy. “That’s fantastic,” says Downtown Development Authority Chairman Bob Herbst. “It’s a very good location, because the Imagination Station (playground) is right behind there.” Herbst says there’s “plenty of room” for the new store and other ice cream outlets, which in- JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Jay Cheyne, left, and Roger Cheyne, co-owners o f Michigan Candy Company, try to find a spot for th e ir sign fo r the Great American Pretzel Co., which is one o f th e products th ey w ill sell at th eir shop. elude the Yum Yum Tree and Dairy Queen. “Each one has its own specialty, and they all make downtown more pedestrian friendly,” he says. Although his mainstay items will be made by Sanders, the Detroit candy maker founded in 1875, Cheyne says he cannot call his new venture a “Sanders” store because the company, now owned by Morley Candy Co., does not sell franchises. The Great American Pretzel Co., a Milford-based company, makes gourmet chocolate-covered pretzels. Some of the new store’s products also will come from Granola Kitchens Inc., a wholesale candy manufacturer in the Brighton area. “Everything here is going to be focused around Michigan products,” says Jay Cheyne, a Hartland Township resident. The inside of the 1,800-squarefoot store will be decorated with nostalgic prints and posters from 1950s and ’60s Detroit along with bistro-style tables and chairs and Tiffany-style lamps. Meanwhile, building owner M.S. Muller plans to add a second story onto the back of the building, pending city approval. If he gets it, he will put another business on the Mill Pond Lane side of the building. Muller also plans to remodel the side that faces the pedestrian walkway, adding display window space and a side door to the candy-and-icecream store. \Yith renovation just beginning, the building already is full of antiques Roger has purchased, including a candy case that is dated 1899. The store also will have an 18-foot-long fountain service counter. He says he wanted to put a store in downtown Brighton because he has two sons who live in Livingston County and his family has a long history with the area. Roger says his new store, like his childhood summers spent in Brighton, are all about memories, and hark back to the old days of Hudson’s downtown department store. Tiger Stadium, trolley cars, ferry boat rides to the Boblo Island amusement park and other remembrances of the Detroit and Michigan of days gone by. Roger Cheyne will continue to run his Cheyne Candy Co., the Wixom-based wholesale business he has owned for 30 years. Jay Cheyne will manage the Brighton store. Pinckney schools may avoid cutbacks T e a c h e r s u n io n is la t e s t e m p lo y e e g r o u p t o s w i t c h h e a l t h - c a r e in s u r a n c e BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R e p o rte r Changes in employee health insurance coverage likely will save people and programs from being cut in the Pinckney Community Schools next year. Pinckney’s teachers union is the district’s latest employee group to switch its health-care coverage from the Michigan Education Special Services Association, an insurance provider operated by the statewide Michigan Education Association union, to a less costly provider. “We are the first teachers in the area to do this,” said Gloria Sanch, Pinckney Education Association chief negotiator. “That was tough for some of our members, but we understand the great need to save money. Most of our teachers thought this was fair.” A two-year contract, covering this year and 2006-07, was unanimously approved by Pinckney’s Board of Education Jan. 26, following ratification earlier that day from 97 percent of the PEA’S approximately 280 members. The contract switches teachers from the MESSA Choices II PPO to a new and cheaper Blue Cross Blue Shield Flexible Blue PPO. Pinckney’s superintendent, central office and building administrators, central office support staff, technology support staff and custodial and maintenance staff all switched from MESSA to cheaper Care Choices HMO coverage last year. Combined with the teachers, these changes could save Pinckney up to $800,000 annually, enough to ensure that staffing and programs will remain intact in 2006-07, if state funding is not cut, said Brian Higgins, assistant superintendent for personnel. “I wish we could restore some of the things cut in the past, but we can’t,” Higgins said. “But knowing we shouldn’t have a budget deficit next year does feel really good.” With teachers, the insurance savings come from the Flexible Blue plan’s higher deductibles of $1,250 for single coverage and $2,500 for family coverage, Higgins said. The contract dso provides for reimbursement of costs up to the deductible, he said. “The premiums the district is getting are that much lower that we can reimburse the deductible and still have significant cost savings,” Higgins said. Teachers will pay $35 monthly for the plan, up from the $10 they paid with MESSA. They’ll also get a 1.2 percent pay raise this year and a 2.8 percent increase next year. Pinckney’s contract with its teachers expired Aug. 31, 2005. The hitch in negotiations, Sanch said, was the limited network of doctors in the Care Choices and M-Care HMOs originally being offered by the district as insurance providers. “We needed broader coverage,” Sanch said. “Some of our members live in Ingham and Lenawee counties and the HMOs would have required them and their families to come back to Livingston County for medical services. We felt that was something we couldn’t live with.” While the majority of Pinckney’s employee contracts are now settled, negotiations continue with fewer than 100 people in two support staff and classroom aide groups. Leanne Smith can be reached a t lsmith@livingstoncommunitynews. com or a t 810-844-2011. Looking ahead Following are some of the major projects facing the city of Howell and updates on each: ■ Loop road - Bypass road will route heavy traffic around downtown from D-19 to National Street and create housing and other new development. Developer Ivanhoe-Huntley is scheduled to submit plans in February; construction to begin in 2006-07. ■ D-19/Pinckney Road corridor - D-19 corridor project to update the city's south entry; work scheduled in 2007. ■ Victoria Station - Developer Norman Boes may scale back his portion of this $25 million project at Clinton Street and Michigan Avenue, which includes a public-private parking deck. Plans call for finalizing a development agreement this spring. ■ Court Street Crossing - Final development agreement between city and Dan Johnson tentatively scheduled to be unveiled Monday, Feb. 6 for the $22 million mixed-use development.The city will build a two-level parking deck along Sibley Street. Construction in 2006-07. ■ Clinton Street reconstruction - An $800,000 federal grant will assist in reconstructing the street from Byron Road to Michigan Avenue in summer 2006. ■ M-59 Crosstown Trails -The $800,000 projea will include the widening of M-59 from 1-96 to Michigan Avenue and a boardwalk as part of the multicommunity Crosstown Trail. ■ Public works complex - Capital planning under way on a master plan for the city's DPW complex. ■ Cool Cities-Main Street - Howell was named as a Main Street community in 2005 and embarked on a three-year program to revitalize downtown Howell. ■ Howell Area Recreation Authority - State approved language creating the authority this month. Officials say the panel will ask voters for a recreation tax this year. 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Fundraising goes on for Parker Skate Park Organizers of the Parker Skate Park project are continuing to raise funds to complete the project. Although the skate park behind the Howell High School Freshman Campus has been substantially completed, organizers are raising money to build restrooms on the site , said Steve Manor, Howell’s mayor pro tern and one of the project’s chief supporters. A total of $40,000 is still needed to complete the project, which he said organizers would like to have finished by this year’s Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. Donations may be sent to City of Howell Skate Park Fhnd, Howell City Hail, 611 E. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843. Manor criticizes county patrol costs Mayor Pro Tern Steve Manor said last week the city should encourage Livingston County officials to stop subsidizing police protection to area townships as they consider ways to cut costs. During a discussion about intergovernmental issues during a council retreat. Manor said city residents pay county taxes that are then used to pay for police protection for municipalities that don’t have their own police departments. Manor said larger townships such as nearby Genoa are heavily populated and should consider their own departments. “They have a very large tax base,’’ he said. “They can afford to provide their own police services. I think we should be encouraging our county to encourage our townships to step up to ttie plate.” Genoa Ibwnship Supervisor Gary McCririe said millage rates do not allow for a separate police department and that voters would have to approve such a tax. “It’s not a question of population. It’s a question of dollars coming in,” he said. “I’m not hearing the township board saying they want to be in the police business.” Library selling items overthe Internet The Howell Carnegie District Library is cleaning out its closets. Check the library Web site - www.howelllibrary.org - for a list of items and instructions for making a bid. Items for sale include a display case, CD security cases, wooden and metal shelves, bar code scanners, printers, monitors and monitor stands, magazine racks and plastic spinning racks. Offers will be accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Winners must pick up and pay for their items by Thursday, Feb. 16. Details; 517-546-0720. 'Family Physics' Saturday at library Super Science Saturday is coming to the Howell Carnegie District Library on Saturday. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum will present sessions of a Family Physics program at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sign-up slots are still available for each session. Call the Howell Carnegie District Library at 517-546-0720 to pre-register for this event. Pet Store sponsors photo contest Friday, Feb. 10, is the deadline to submit photos for the Howell Parks and Recreation Department’s Love Your Pet Day contest, sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus. This is the third year of the contest, which has drawn about 150 entries in the past - from cats and dogs to horses, chickens and hamsters. The cost is $2 per photo submitted. Entries will be posted Feb. 13-17 at the Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W Grand River Ave., where the public can visit and vote for their favorites. Winners will receive gift certificates from Pet Supplies Plus: $75 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for thirdplace. To submit a photo of a pet for the contest, drop it off at or mail it to the center and include on the back of each photo your name, address, city or township and phone number. Photos may be picked up after the contest, but not be mailed back. Fbr details, call the recreation department at 517-546-0693 or visit www.cityofliowell.org. Livingston County United Way annual meeting Wednesday The Livingston County United Way’s 2006 Annual Meeting Breakfast will be Wednesday Rezoning likely for offices D e v e lo p e r w a n t s t o d e m o l i s h D a v is O f f ic e C e n t e r , c o n s t r u c t n e w b u i ld in g s , a d d r e t a il BY TOM TOLEN New s S ta f f R e p o rte r Pending city approval, a developer plans to demolish the four buildings that make up the Davis Office Center on West Grand River Avenue in Brighton and construct two new buildings for retail stores and offices. However, developer Thomas Duke says the project is a few years away because he intends to honor existing leases. The complex, at the intersection of Best Buy Drive, currently houses 25 mostly physician offices. Also housed at the site are dentists, a chiropractor, a real estate company, an accounting firm and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan’s state headquarters. At its meeting Thursday night, the City Council was expected to pass a first reading of a rezoning request as the first step toward approving the project. The city Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning at its Jan. 23 meeting. Duke says buying property for development in Brighton was a no-brainer. “Brighton’s a great place for retail, especially on Uiat corner,” he says. Duke says he has no preliminary cost estimate for the project. Although Duke has no current plans for specific businesses, the permitted uses in the category include retail, restaurants, banks, business and professional offices, catering and food service companies and printing services. The proposal involves one of the first uses in the city of conditional zoning, also known as N Challis ■ • ^ tS i Orndorf Aa \ \ _ " Vfb , Miles 1 /4 Meijerg contract zoning, in which developers are required to develop a property as specified. If they don’t, it reverts to the former zoning. The relatively new law is designed to give communities more control over developments. In order to add retail to the mix at the site, the Thomas Duke Co.’s development arm. Citation LLC, requested rezoning from office service to commercial. The company purchased the 3.2-acre parcel last year, planning to convert it to all retail, but has since modified that plan to include some offices. City officials consider the location a strategic one because it is kitty-corner from the Meijer store and only a block from the Post Office and Brighton District Library. It also is in the West Grand River block known as “fast food row,” which concerns city officials due to the high volume of traffic. Mayor Steve Monet says the project dovetails with the city’s efforts at encouraging developers to redo existing developments that are getting outdated. “It’s a good example of our efforts to get redevelopment,” Monet says. He says earlier proposals for the parcel that were rejected by the Planning Commission would not have contributed to solving the problem of too many driveways on Grand River Avenue. Under the revised plan, the entrance to the complex off Grand River Avenue would be eliminated. In Duke’s revised proposal, entry would be by way of Brookside Drive, on the east side of the Brookside Mall, a small strip mall adjacent to the Davis Office Center. Brookside Drive is a public street but looks like a driveway. City Community Development and Planning Director Matt Modrack says the developer would be required to pay for modifications to the street before the project would be considered for final approval. Duke says he is giving existing tenants an opportunity to remain at the site, albeit in a new building. “If enough are interested I will build the building, and they can move in,” he says. But, since the new development will be two-thirds retail, some would have to relocate. Along that line, Duke is looking for another site in Brighton on which to develop medical offices. Dr. Phil Kazangy, director of the Brighton Medical Center, which is located in the Davis Office Center, would prefer to remain where he is, saying his current location is ideal. “I sure don’t mind having new offices,” he says. His lease has a little over a year to go before it expires. The proposed development, of contemporary design, includes a brick wall at Grand River Avenue and Best Buy Drive to screen parked vehicles and provide for an “urban design element” at the intersection. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews. com o r a t 810-844-2009. Adjustable Rates are Adjusting - UP / / / ■ m m = =oG6 - Fixed We have the BEST Fixed Rate, Low Cost Mortgage Programs Available! 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For more information on the LCUW and the programs it funds, call 810-494-3000. Putnam Township Fire millage renewal to be on May 2 ballot A proposal asking for a fiveyear renewal of an operations millage for the Putnam Township Fire Department will appear on the township’s May 2 election ballot. The township is seeking renewal of the full 1.5 mills that the department uses for equipment, purchasing and other operational needs. The millage would cost $1.50 for each $1,000 of taxable value or an additional $150 a year on a $200,000 home with a taxable value of $100,000. If approved, township officials estimate it would generate about $375,400 for the fire department in 2006. Commission names new officers for 2006 The Putnam Township Planning Commission has appointed new officers for 2006. Jerry Balk is chairman, Jean Ligon is vice chairwoman, Jim Garmon is secretary and Frank Gazdecld is vice secretary. Jerry Lester is the commission’s representative on the township’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Kevin Dobis remains as the township board’s representative on the Planning Commission. Fire Department to buy GPS units The Putnam Township Fire Department is spending $626 to purchase six hand-held global positioning satellite units. Chief Greg Amburgey said the devices \\ffil help the department locate emergencies and people in remote rural areas and on state lands. “These will help us locate hunters and other people in wilderness areas much more quickly without costing the department a lot of money,” Amburgey said. From News s ta ff reports = T H K U V IM G S I 'O N = COMMUNITY NEWS Published each Friday. Periodicals postage paid at Brighton, M ichigan, under th e act o f M arch 3,1879. Offices: M a in office: 42 0 W. 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F ow le rv ille m a n a g e r s t ill on le a rn in g cu rve J o e M e r u c c i s a y s h e 's a d a p t in g t o a m o r e r u r a l e n v i r o n m e n t BY CRYSTAL TYLL News S p ec ial W rite r New Fowlerville Village Manager Joe Merucci says he’s still learning about his new community after being on the job just a month. He comes to Fowlerville from Clawson, where he was city manager for more than sue years. Merucci says he is working on reorienting himself to a more rural community after serving a city of 12,000 in eastern Oakland County. Fowlerville is a village of 3,200 residents. “I’m learning the surrounding counties and townships. One thing that surprised me is how everything is so far from everything else. Being a city dweller all of my life it takes some getting used to,” he says. “Something else I’ve noticed is how hardworking the people are out here. When you ask someone to do a job, it gets done efficiently and quickly. There’s no fooling around and dragging your feet - there are no excuses. I find that refreshing.” Merucci replaces Dave Boehm who served the village less than two years before moving on to a similar position in the city of Roosevelt Park near Muskegon. Wayne Copeland, a Fowlerville Village Council member who helped narrow the search for a new manager, said Merucci was the council’s unanimous choice. He is earning $70,000 a year. “We felt that his 21 years of experience was something that stood out to us and we also found him to be very personable. We felt that he would be not only a great village manager, but also an active part of the community.” For now, Merucci commutes from his home in Clawson. He says he expects to look for housing in the area in the spring, once school is out. He and his wife have four children. Copeland says the council understands that it will take time for Merucci to move to the area. “Joe has always lived within the communities he has served in the past and we fully expect the he will do so again when the timing is right.for his family.” Merucci grew up in northwest Detroit and has a master’s degree in public administration. He began his career in Garden City as an administrative assistant, then served 10 years as city manager for Pleasant Ridge. He served 6V2 years as Clawson’s city manag- T IM ’ S TAX S E R V IC E 25 years Experience TAX PREPARATION & E -F ILE BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL CONSIDER QUALITY, CONSIDER KNOWLEDGE, CONSIDER YOUR PRICE WE HAVE THEM ALL! 887 GRAND OAKS DRIVE HOWELL (NEAR HOME DEPOT) (517) 548-2462 er before agreeing to a separation with that city last March. His contract with Clawson allowed him to collect his salary and benefits through the remainder of the year while seeking a new position. Merucci praised the work of his predecessor who launched the $5.1 million wastewater treatment plant and worked to lure the $43 million Meridian manufacturing facility to the community. “Dave (Boehm) was very thorough at tying up the loose ends. He did a great job for the village and his work has been appreciated. The biggest issues I face coming to a rural area from the city are all of the differences. “I’m working on the new water treatment plant out here on the northwest side of town, and I discover that a lot of people are on wells. Where I came from no one had dealt with wells for over 40 y e a r s .... I’ve learned a lot about water since I’ve come here. We’ve gone from an outdated lagoon system to this water treatment plant that treats 80,000 gallons per day and has the capacity to double that.” Fowlerville is the new growth area for Livingston county, the fastest growing county in the state for the last decade. H S C B g iv e s '0 5 a w a r d s a n d s e ts '0 6 p r io r i t ie s BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o rte r When it comes to health and human services in Livingston County, lack of affordable and supportive housing, substance abuse help, and transportation are the greatest needs, according to the Human Services Collaborative Body, a group of 26 community leaders. The group members represent agencies including Community Mental Health, LACASA, the Livingston Educational Service Agency, the county health department and more. On Jan. 27, dozens of community social services employees and HSCB members came to the HSCB’s third annual meeting. HSCB Chairwoman Marilyn Hysen told those gathered at the LESA building that in the coming year the group will be working on an assessment of the future needs of seniors in Livingston County, a population that is projected to triple over the next 20 years. Judge Susan Reck, a circuit and probate court judge who will be retiring this year, received the 2005 HSCB Leadership Award. Hysen credited Reck with helping to start the HSCB in 1989 with brown bag lunch meetings. Hysen said, “Judge Reck has been instrumental in creating the Day Treatment program for delinquent youth, which assists them in remaining in the community rather than residential placement. She encomages probation officers to go out into the field and visit youth in their homes, schools and community. Judge Reck has been a quiet but dynamic presence speaking on behalf of children and families.” Reck received a standing ovation, and shared the spotlight with Community Mental Health Director Mac Miller, whom she credited with also helping form the HSCB. “We expanded and expanded. and our hair turned gray together,” said Reck. “This is a bunch of people who really are doers. I think of myself more as a cheerleader than a person who has actually done work.” Also honored at the meeting was the Foster, Adoption and Kinship Services Workgroup (FAKS) as the 2005 HSCB Collaborative Community Team of the Year. The FAKS group, which began its work in 1993, developed local training for potential foster parents as well as a community outreach program to recruit foster parents. As a result of its efforts, the number of licensed foster homes in the county has increased fi*om 44 to 52 in the past year, and 136 percent since 2003. The FAKS group has also increased the number of foster homes that will accept adolescents from 12 to 25. Local foster and adoptive parent Celine Klecker nominated the FAKS Group because she says it is always looking for ways to help families in the community and to keep children safe. B r i g h t o n s c h o o l b o a r d s e e k s c h i e f D is t r ic t in n e e d o f in t e r im l e a d e r , t h e n a p e rm a n e n t o n e BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o rte r Jim Craig, assistant superintendent of finance, continues to serve as the temporary interim superintendent of the Brighton Area Schools district as the school board works to line up candidates for the interim post. The board held a special meeting Jan. 25, during which it interviewed Don Pobuda for the job. He’s a resident of the Brighton area who has worked as a superintendent, interim superintendent and interim city manager for Brighton. The board agreed to consider Pobuda along with John Hansen, a former superintendent and interim superintendent that the board interviewed earlier. The board had hired Ken Watson for the job, but Watson withdrew because, according to board President Cindy Cvengros, they could not come to an agreement on the contract. Board member William E. Anderson suggested that Craig stay on as temporary interim superintendent and that an interim employee be hired to assist him with finances. Craig said that wouldn’t be necessary now, but that he will need help by the end of February when it’s time to start working on next year’s school budget. The board has decided to tackle the search for a permanent superintendent after it finds an interim superintendent. Anderson warned, “Brighton’s got a deficit, we’re understaffed administratively, and there’s no change in state funding. This is not an attractive job, and the pool of available superintendents out there has shrunk dramatically.” Another issue is the negotiation of the teacher contract, which expired in August. A S L O W A S S 3 9 A MONTH! 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PHOTOS: LISA CAROLIN, THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Insulation business booming H ig h e n e r g y p r ic e s f u e l in g d e m a n d BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o rte r With the cost of natural gas up significantly from last year, and consumers paying the price in their monthly heating bills, the demand for more insulation has been increasing since last fall. “Almost every home out there is underinsulated according to the U.S. Department of Energy,” says Jeff Lachowicz, co-owner of Custom Home Insulation in Howell. “Builders often insulate the cheapest way to pass codes, and homeowners pay for it.” Lachowicz says that building codes recommend R45 insulation in this area, but that many homes are insulated to the minimum code of R30 insulation. The code is a test of how fast heat is transferred through a material. Lachowicz says any home older than 15 years is probably se verely underinsulated, and even 10-year-old homes can benefit fi'om adding insulation. “The best place to start insulating is the attic,” says Lachowicz. “Heat rises so that’s where most of the heat loss occurs. Homeowners can take a tape measure to measure how much insulation they have in their attics. They should have at least 12 inches.” Lachowicz, who owns Custom Home Insulation with his father, says they have been using cellulose, which is made out of recycled newspaper treated with fire This is what the infrared camera sees: The darker colors indicate cold spots and the white indicates the hottest spots. retardant, for insulation. “Cellulose adds thermal mass to stop air infiltrating, which helps with cooling, too,” says Lachowicz. “It’s excellent for sound deadening and it’s environmentally fi’iendly. 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OPPOHTUNITT THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS F R ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 3 , 2 0 0 6 A7 More than 600 on tax foreclosure list B u t m o s t e x p e c t e d t o fix t h i n g s b y s t a t e ' s M a r c h 3 1 d e a d l i n e BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News S ta f f R e p o r te r At first glance, it seems a curious assortment. Names of individual people are listed alongside those of lending institutions, mortgage brokers, attorneys, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, the IRS and several retail businesses and restaurants. But on closer examination you find that the annual Livingston County tax foreclosure list is a mix, numbering more than 600 names, of both property owners and lien-holders of tax-delinquent properties in the county. The annual list is intended as one way to notify those who have title, lien or other apparent rights to properties that ^ e y could be foreclosed by the state for delinquent taxes. “The list is mostly property owners,” said Livingston County Treasurer Dianne Hardy, whose office notifies the state when property taxes go unpaid. Although the published list is imposing, by the time the foreclosure process reaches its conclusion, very few names remain, she said. “It takes nearly three years, from the first notification to actual foreclosure by the state,” Hardy said. In most cases, the taxes will be paid before March 31, the date on which the state actually takes ownership of the properties, she said. “By the time of foreclosure, we’re down to about 20 to 25 people who still haven’t paid their back taxes - and that usually only involves vacant property.” Many of the hundreds on the list, she said, wait until the last minute to pay their taxes. This year’s list, published in December and again in January, includes only those who have unpaid taxes for 2003 or any years prior to that. Before anyone loses property to the state, however, there is the lengthy foreclosure process that involves numerous attempts to contact property and lien holders, both by the county treasurer and Title-Check, the Kalamazoo-based tax-reversion company that handles the process for the state. Hardy said her office goes to great lengths to contact property owners. “We and they try to contact them by phone and certified mail,” Hardy said. “We aren’t required by law to do that, but I’d hate to see someone lose their homestead, so we do all we can to be sure they are notified.” The process also involves two hearings. The first one was Jan. 15 in Lansing. The second is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9 in 44th Circuit Court in Howell, Hardy said. Once a property is foreclosed, with ownership taken over by the state, it may become available at public auction after July of the same year. But Hardy said there are variables that may affect whether the property is auctioned that mean prospective purchasers should research very carefully any properties in which they are interested. “Some liens, like those by the IRS, can’t be abolished, so you couldn’t own the property unless you paid them, as well,” she said. Once the state sells foreclosed properties, the county is reimbursed for the taxes it was owed. “When there are tax delinquencies, the county makes all the (governmental) units, such as schools, whole. Then the state pays us back out of the total state sales of foreclosure properties.” Overall, Hardy said, the county’s delinquency rate is remarkably low, about 7.5 percent. “And interestingly enough, it’s held constant over the past several years, while the economy has been depressed,” she said. Reach Stephanie Koehn a t skoehn@livingstoncommunitynews .com or 810-844-2008. Livingston County p ro p e rty sales Property sold recently throughout the county: Note: The information is gathered from county deed records by Transamerica Inteliitech of Cincinnati. The iisting 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 143 2nd St; $179,000 6412 Black Walnut; $75,000 1325 Brighton Lake Road; $112,000 410 Brighton St; $126,500 410 Brighton St; $63,000 8735 Greenwillow St; $79,500 508 High ly e e Ct; $312,500 8527 Lee Road; $285,000 6214 Mountain Laurel Dr; $270,000 6228 Northridge Hills Dr; $266,000 Brighton Township 3955 Aberdeen Lane; $260,000 11558 Casa Loma; $371,000 10252 Greenbrier; $315,000 5429 Kenicott Trail; $250,500 4586 Labadie, S; $533,000 2208 Laurel Springs; $305,000 2084 Ore Creek Lane; $250,000 Cohoctah Township^ 7881 Oak Grove Road; $201,000 Conway Township 11611 Glen Maiy; $185,000 10099 Stow Road; $229,000 Deerfield Township 2615 Faussett Road; $275,000 9105 Wiggins Road; $245,000 Fowlerville Village 120 Hibbard St; $133,500 Genoa Township 4102 Anchor Lane; $345,000 4144 Brookstone Ct; $271,000 475 Chilson Road; $137,000 4771 Crooked Stick Ct; $352,000 4027 Homestead; $455,000 7025 Lindsey Dr; $365,000 4601 Summer Ridge Circle; $183,720 1091 Victory Dr; $560,000 Green Oak Township 8995 Bishop Road; $170,000 8393 Boulder Shores Dr; $275,000 8409 Boulder Shores Dr; $265,000 11696 Crooked Lane; $400,000 12093 Crooked Lane; $247,000 8367 Fieldcrest Dr; $200,000 8982 Lee Road; $170,000 8297 Stoney Creek Dr; $550,000 9695 Winding Pines Dr; $298,500 Hamburg Township 13578 Coimtry Club Dr; $33,000 8528 Country Club Dr; $193,000 9522 Crestline Dr; $200,000 3757 Elm HI; $173,000 8111 Halfway Dr; $181,000 3449 Junior; $335,000 7730 Kilkenny Dr, S; $328,000 2566 M 36; $382,500 8865 Redstone Dr; $38,500 8865 Redstone Dr; $195,000 2646 Signature Circle; $52,500 2730 Signature Circle; $45,000 2332 Spartans Trail; $170,000 2451 Spartans Trail; $65,000 2451 Spartans 'Trail; $249,000 8629 Tamarack Dr; $184,000 7925 Winans Lake Road; $95,000 Handy Township 10887 Converse Road; $97,000 3979 Hogback Road, N; $24,500 Hartland Township 9165 Ambergrove Dr; $255,000 1613 Dartmoor Dr; $206,500 1613 Dartmoor Dr; $186,000 447 Deign Ct; $238,750 13820 Hearthstone Lane; $373,000 11073 Matthew Lane; $295,000 11360 Matthew Lane; $280,500 11360 Matthew Lane; $65,000 10563 Orchard Blossom Vw; $261,500 “Y O U W I L L LO S E W E IG H T . 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Visit our Website a t www.Kroger.com or call Customer Service at 1 -800-KRO G ERS THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , FE B R U A R Y 3 , 2 0 0 6 K Share your feature news at (810)844-2000 Fax:(810)844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Scrapbook, B2 Calendar, B4 L I V I N G S T O N L I F E RICK FITZGERALD T h e L iv in g s t o n C o m m u n it y N ew s Oil change leads to super win Edward Hodgens used to be able to say he’s never won anything. Not any more. Now he’s hit the jackpot. Hodgens, a Hamburg Township resident, has two tickets to Sunday’s Super Bowl. He was the IucIq^ winner of a drawing for the tickets - and a package of other prizes - sponsored by the metropolitan Detroit Chrysler Jeep dealers. He entered the drawing at Dan Hall’s Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealership. “It was quite a surprise. This is the first time we’ve won anything,” says Hodgens, who entered the drawing when he took his wife’s PT Cruiser to the dealership for an oil change. Hodgens says he’s not a big football fan and he’s not even sure which team he’ll root for when he settles into his seat Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Seattle Seahawks in the 6 p.m. game (ABC-'TV). I tried to nudge him toward cheering for Pittsburgh. His response: “My daughter almost went to school there.” So did mine, Ed, but don’t you just love Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger? Two years in the pros after leaving Miami (Ohio) University and he’s playing in the Super Bowl. The whole world should be cheering for Big Ben. Maybe once Hodgens sees the Steelers in action he’ll jump on the bandwagon. Even though it was Linda Hodgens’ car that led to his entering the drawing, Edward Hodgens says he has his wife’s blessing to t^ e his son, Keith, to the game instead. But don’t feel bad for Linda Hodgens. She was planning to go along Monday when they visit the Fox Theater in Detroit for the “Salute to Detroit’s 40 Greatest Athletes,” and she’ll pack her bags for the four-day trip to the Baihamas that came along with the Super Bowl tickets. They leave Feb. 8 for the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island. Winning a trip to the Bahamas in February when you live in Michigan is incredible enough. But this couple wUl be in the Bahamas when they celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary Feb. 10. Hodgens says it will be the first time they’ve taken a trip to celebrate their anniversary. Tiqiically they would go out to dinner, l^ ile they certainly won’t be doing any cooking this year either, they’ll be able to pick from no fewer than four restaurants without ever leaving the resort grounds. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Hodgens says. Part of their resort pac^ge also included a round of golf. But this modest husband and father who worked for 43 years at Sun Steel Heating Inc. in South Lyon doesn’t play golf. So his wife is getting a day at the resort spa instead. So, after failing to get Hodgens to commit to cheering for the Steelers, I tried to get him to predict who would win the Super Bowl before we ended our conversation. His response: “It’s too bad the Lions couldn’t be there... but they’ve got some problems.” He’s right on target with that one. But you never know what the future might bring. Hodgens has an 11-year-old grandson who wears a size 13 shoe and stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall. His parents didn’t let him play football this year for fear he would hurt the normal-sized kids his age. His high school football coach won’t be that thoughtful. Give them a couple years and I’m willing to bet Edward and Linda Hodgens will have a renewed interest in football. Managing Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached a t rfitzgerald@livingstoncommunityn ews.com o r 8 i 0-844-2004. SPECIAL TO THE NEWS, HOPE LASH John Stegmaier demonstrates the weight of his backpack on Jaidah Argiero, a third-grader in Sharon Cooper's class at Lakeland Elementary School. The backpack could weigh 22 to 35 pounds, depending on the amount of food that he was carrying during his hike along the Appalachian Trail. Brighton hiker inspires kids Lakeland students follow his progress on Appalachian Trail BY LEANNE SMITH N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r ® |^ h e idea was planted when a B very young John Stegmaier ^ found himself surrounded by books in his grandparents’ extensive home library. “There was this one book,” said the now 23-year-old from Brighton. “I think it was a National Geographic publication from the early 1970s. I flipped through it and got the ‘big wow!’ I knew I wanted to hike the Appalachian TTail.” When he actually did it last year, the writings Stegmaier posted on an Internet journal along the way motivated a new generation of youngsters to get interested in the trail and think about planning their own hikes. “I would love to go on a really long hiking trail,” said 9-year-old Lakeland Elementary School third-grader Zach Hilketske. “I know it’s harf work, but I want to do it. I love being outdoors.” Kathy Stegmaier, John’s mother, is a student-and-family specialist with Pinckney Community Schools. A map that kept pace with her son’s nearly five-month, 2,175-mile hike through 14 states hung outside her room at Lakeland. At fiirst students wanted to know how he’d know where to go, stay warm and get food. “After awhile, their only question was, ‘Is he still out there?”’ Kathy Stegmaier said. “It taught them a huge lesson on determination and sticking with something you’ve started.” SEE HIKER,83 COURTESY, JOHN STEGMAIER This spot in the mountains near Erwin, Tenn., is just one of the scenic views hikers see along the Appalachian Trail. John Stegmaier passed through this section of the trail in early December. COURTESY JOHN STEGMAIER Although he hiked alone much of the time, Stegmaier, le ft, met colorful characters along the way.Those included "Bear," right, a hiker he met going north on the trail from Georgia to Maine as a "peace walk" to garner attention for American soldiers in the Middle East. Engineering student heads to Africa to aid villagers T h r o u g h E n g in e e r s W i t h o u t B o r d e r s , h e r t e a m w ill f o c u s o n w a t e r n e e d s BY CASEY HANS N ew s S t a f f R e p o r t e r This spring and summer, Howell Township’s Courtney Clum will put her engineering prowess to the test, developing and helping to build a water system for a small village in Africa. A 2002 Howell High School graduate and salutatorian of her class, Clum helped to found Hope College’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, an effort that has paid off by providing the group with a purposeful project. The chapter for the 3,300- student liberal arts college in Holland, Mich., has about 30 student members. “It’s just a good way to give back to the world,” said Clum, the daughter of community leaders Jeanne and Greg Clum of Howell Township. “You have this knowledge, and it’s a good way to share what we have. “It’s will just be interesting to see it all.” EWB is a national nonprofit humanitarian organization that partners with developing countries around the world to help improve quality of life. It has student and professional chapters and has 75 projects under way in 30 countries. Projects include wastewater sy stem design, bridge building and erosion control. In Michigan, only Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University and Hope have EWB student chapters. From March 16-25, a fiveperson team - including Clum, other students, an adviser and a nursing student - will visit the small village of Nkuff in the western African country of Cameroon to a sse ss the community’s needs. They will return to Cameroon in May with other students to implement a water system that could include wells with hand pumps Courtney Clum ■ Age: 21 ■ Residence: Howell Township ■ Education: 2002 Howell High School graduate. She is a senior at Hope College in Holland, Mich. ■ Special: A founding member o f Hope College chapter of Engineers without Borders. She and other members will travel to Cameroon, Africa twice this year for a community service project that will create a water system for the village of Nkuff. ■ Details: The student project is seeking to raise $10,000 to cover costs of the trip and project. For information about the Hope College Engineers Without Borders project or to make a donation to the effort, call 616-395-7143 or e-mail ewb@hope.edu. or a larger filtration system. The project will find ways to rid the area of water-borne disease such as cholera. “We’ll be talking with villagers to se e what they want,” she said. “We don’t want to just drop off a system. We want to SEE CLUM, 83 B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 ’mmU. COMMU N IT Y S C R A P B O O K S in g in g Valentines COURTESY, LIVINGSTON LAMPLIGHTER BARBERSHOP CHORUS For the fourth year, the Lamplighters will bring their "Singing Valentines" to Livingston County. For a fee of $50 the group will sing three romantic melodies in four-part barbershop harmony. Each Valentine also will receive a rose and a Polaroid photo with the quartet as a keepsake. The Singing Valentines program is a major part of the funding for the activities of the Lamplighters. The quartets have sung to teachers in their classrooms, executives in their boardrooms, mechanics in their garages and many business offices. This year The Lamplighters will be singing at the SELCRA Father-Daughter Dance Feb. 4 at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, call Ralph LeRoy at (810) 227-5322. Spa World Home & Leisure named top dealer COURTESY MAUREEN SHERMER At Cal Spas Expo in Southern California's Ontario Convention Center, Spa World Home & Leisure, with stores in Whitmore Lake and Brighton, was honored as a top dealer for Cal Spas, the No. 1 global manufacturer of home resort products. Shown here, from left, are Tom Faludy,Jim Brakke,and Casey Loyd of Cal Spas, Wade Paris, and Sam Perry of Spa World Home & Leisure, Shiva Noble and Buzz Loyd of Cal Spas. Tourney champs COURTESY GAIL HASKELL The Pinckney volleybali team captured the 18th annual Mason Invitational Jan. 21. In the back, from left, are: coach Janet Hinz, Megan McCabe, Jessica Mueller, Andy Hinz, Erinn Smyth, Traci Ball, Vicky Langenstein, Caitlin Gerlach and Amy Hinz. In the front row, from left, are: Adrianne McNally, Kate Uitti, Megan Rogers, Wendy Ball and Kaitlynn Bowersox. Comcast earns Family Friendly Award C o m p a n y h o n o r e id f o r it s p r o g r a m s t o a s s i s t e m p l o y e e s ' f a m i l i e s From New s s t a f f reports The 2006 Family Friendly Award was recently given to Comcast. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Livingston County gives the award to celebrate a company that puts families first in the lives of their employees. Deanna Norris, of the CAP Council, said in a statement, “Comcast has some wonderful employee benefits including an employee assistance program that offers counseling, information and referrals for all kinds of family and life Situations, assistance with legal and financial planning and more. It is our hope that Comcast might serve as an example for other companies in the area and help employers realize the value of supporting not only their employees but the needs of their families as well.” Comcast was honored for its statewide effort, with 3,500 em- COURTESYCAP COUNCIL Comcast was honored recently for its family-friendly company policies. Honoring the company are Pam McConeghy, left, of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, Erin Timmermann of Comcast, Maria Holmes of Comcast and Deanna Norris of the Child Abuse Prevention Council. ployee, not just those in the Brighton area. Comcast’s employee assistance program offers information and support regarding fam% matters, including becoming a parent, choosing a day-care program and planning for college, as well as offering assistance with legal issues and retirement planning. Comcast Corporate Affairs Manager Maria Holmes accepted the award at the Jan. 19 Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Chamber luncheon. Giant cell COURTESY JEFF WACK Students in Paula Dzombak's life sciences class at St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney gather around a giant model of a cell created as part of the class. The seventh graders were divided into groups, with each group working on one part of the cell. Mission, Art and Music COURTESY BETTY GOTTSCHALK The First Presbyterian Church of Brighton will hold its second annual Mission, Art and Music Festival Feb. 4-5. The Visual Arts Team is hosting this event to promote support for the church's Guatemala mission project. Shown here, from left, are Katrin Bosch, Gisela Bosch, Gloria Caldwell, Sandy Hanert and Robert Adams. Be a part of the Washtenaw Business Expo Tuesday, M a rch 7 • 9 a .m . to 5 p .m . 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Please ca ll: (734) 994-6710 o r em a il: n c h a s e@ a n n a rb o rn ew s .c om B ro u g h t to y o u by: ann arbor area FourPoints* chamber of commerce togetiTor we profit Sheraton ANN ARBOR TH E ^ ^ YPSILANTI Area Chamber o f Commerce A N N A R B O R N E W S Co m m i t t e d - Co n n e c t e d • C o m p l e t e www.mlive.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 B3 HIKER FROM B1 Walk through the mountains restores faith Stegmaier’s hike began from Mount Katahdin in Maine on July 28, roughly two months after he graduated from Michigan State University, and ended Dec. 18 at Springer Mountain in Georgia. He shared his gear, his food, his pictimes and his stories with students during a visit to Lakeland last month. “I wanted relaxation, a physical challenge and an adventure,” Stegmaier said. “I knew this was the best time to do it before I got a job and would have a harder time making the time.” Because he hiked the trail from Maine to Georgia, Stegmaier was a “south-bounder.” Because he completed the distance in a single trip, he’s a “thru-hiker.” Many other traditions accompany the journey, such as eating a half-gaUon of ice cream at the half-way point and taking on a trail name. Stegmaier chose “Anxious” because earning the $4,000 he wanted for the trip took longer than expected, giving him a late start and the worry that the weather was going to get pretty cold before he was done. The Appalachian Trail is marked by white blazes painted on trees, rocks and poles. The terrain ranged from smooth, flat areas to dense woods, steep rocks and narrow passages that made the experience seem more like mountain climbing than hiking, Stegmaier said. He averaged about 18 miles a day, but went as many as 29 miles in one day. Stegmaier went through torrential rains, ice storms, marble- size hail, snow and 15-degree mornings. He battled bouts of sickness and hordes of greedy mice, and, with the exception of a few hotels or hostels, spent most of his nights sleeping under the stars or on wooden bunks in three-sided shelters or cabins with no running water or electricity. Everything Stegmaier carried on the trip fit into a backpack that typic^ly weighed 22 to 35 pounds. With the exception of the few meals he ate in towns, he lived on trail mix and snacks carried in the pack. He purified his drinking water from streams and rivers. “I developed a real understanding for deprivation,” Stegmaier said. “I wasn’t just opening a magazine and seeing suffering. I experienced hunger and cold for long periods of time. I realize I did this by my own choice, but it gave me a real sense of how suffering feels, not just what it looks like.” The beautiful scenery he saw and the colorful and interesting hikers he met along the way were expected, Stegmaier said. The lessons he learned about trust weren’t. “You take a leap of faith to hitchhike into towns for food and supplies,” he said. “You have to believe these people want to help you and they really do. They are so accustomed to hikers that grandmothers with grandchildren and women by themselves stop and give you a ride.” The time that walking gave him to ponder that gave Stegmaier greater faith in the United States, he said. “I didn’t have a lot of patriotism before, but I met a lot of real everyday Americans and saw the real goodness in people,” he said. “It gives me great hope for this country.” Kathy . Stegmaier and her husband, Steve, joined their son for part of the hike in Virginia. His father also joined him on the last mile. To read more about Stegmaier’s hike, visit the Web at trai^oumals.com and do a search on his frail name, “Anxious.” Leanne Smith can be reached at Ismith@livingstoncommunitynew5. com or at 810-844-2011. VOLUNTEERS This listing o f volunteer opportunities is compiled by the Livingston County United Way. ■ SCIENCE FAIR The Howell Carnegie District Library is hosting a Super Science Saturday on Feb. 4. The Ann Arbor Hands -On Museum will be setting up science experiment stations and training volunteers to run the stations. Volunteers will be helping kids with the experiments and explaining the science behind it. High school juniors or seniors and adult volunteers are needed for the event from 10 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. Details: 517-546-0720 ext. 107 or e-mail insinga@howelllibrary.org. FAITH CLASS St. George Special Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with their Faith Formation Program for people living with a mental and/or physical disability. Participants of the program will explore Bible stories, watch videos, and spend time in prayer and song.The five-week program will run Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton, beginning February 28. Details: 810-229-6661, ext. 106 or e-mail dmosey@yahoo.com. FEBRUARY FOOD DISTRIBUTION OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency) is looking for volunteers to help with food distribution for its food programs in Howell. Volunteers will help stock the aisles and help people in loading their carts and food into their cars.The food program is for eligible seniors, pregnant or new mothers, and families in need.The next distribution dates are February 13,14 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 517-546-8500 or email bjm@olhsa.org. CARD PLAYERS The Pinckney Senior Center is looking for card players to help fill tables of four. Details: 810- 225-3758. RESALE STORE Habitat for Humanity of Livingston County needs volunteers in all aspects of the organization, especially in the new Resale Store. Volunteers ages 18 or older who can give a dedicated block of time can help. No heavy lifting is required. Details: 810-220-9986, ext. 13 or e-mail lchfhvolunteer@sbcglobal.net. ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION Last Chance Rescue is looking for volunteers to transport animals to their showings. Transportation vehicle is provided when transporting animals on Saturdays, however if you can use your own vehicle that would be appreciated. Details: 248-318-5872 or e-mail stolat13@att.net. ROAD TO RECOVERY PROGRAM The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to become a Road to Recovery driver. Road to Recovery is a service offered by the American Cancer Society in which volunteer drivers provide cancer patients'transportation to and from their scheduled radiation or chemotherapy appointments. Drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help ensure that cancer patients get the lifesaving treatments they need. Details: 810-225-8590 or e-mail laura.seyfried@cancer.org. OFFICE FILING The W hitmore Lake Health Clinic is looking for help with filing for a couple of hours at a time. Hours are flexible. Details: 734- 449-2033. OFFICE WORK The Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels) in Howell is looking for volunteers to help with general office work. There is no age restriction. Students welcome. Details: 517-545-7198 ore-mail lcsnp@ismi.net. PHONE CALLS FOR RECYCLING Recycle Livingston is looking for a volunteer to help make phone calls. Phone calls are needed to schedule volunteers and ask businesses to donate time or materials.This volunteer should be comfortable with speaking on the telephone and training will be provided. Details: 517- 548-4439 or e-mail recycle@cac.net. 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. Please submit your organization's volunteer needs to donr@chartermi.net. ACHIEVERS Gilligan promoted at dry cleaning plant James Gilligan III has been promoted to production supervisor at Snedicor’s dry cleaning in Brighton. Gilligan has been with the company for four years. He was the route supervisor in charge of the pickup and delivery drivers as well as accounts receivable. As a production supervisor Gilligan will now be in charge of the dry cleaning plant, overseeing the quality of the garments, maintaining plant equipment and the building. He also will be in charge of staffing and will oversee nine employees. Senior citizen board re-appoints Morgan Jack Morgan has been re-appointed to another term on the Hamburg Township Senior Citizen Advisory board. His current term will last six months. Pinckney parent joins advisory council Deb Kwapisz has been chosen as a Pinckney Community Schools representative on the Livingston Educational Service Agency Parent Advisory Council. Kwapisz is the parent of three Pinckney students, one of whom receives special education services. She has been on Lakeland Elementary Schools PTO board for five years and has organized several school events. Reeves to chair foundation board Lee Reeves has been named chairwoman of the advisory committee of the Community Foundation for Livingston County, an affiliate fund of The Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. The Community Foundation for Livingston County, established in 1991, is a permanent charitable endowment created to benefit the residents of Livingston County. Its mission is to support and improve the county’s quality of life. The advisory committee oversees fundraising and grantmaking activities of the Foundation. As chairwoman. Reeves will coordinate the CFLC’s outreach, grantmaking and funddevelopment efforts. Reeves previously served as philanthropic services officer at the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, providing staff support for the CFLC’s activities. Prior to her work at the Community Foundation, Reeves spent 18 years as president of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. She volunteers on the Livingston 2001 Diversity Council. She lives in Brighton. Students honored Brighton residents Nanette K. Dorbeck, Dale H. Dressier, Zerlinna f l . Shannon and Sarah L. Terry, Fowlerville resident Lisa Roedel, Howell residents Madison E. Motzell, Janelle K. Pearn and Cindy Smith, and Pinckney resident Angela E. Peltier received academic honors for the fall semester at Ferris State University and Kendall College of Art and Design in Big Rapids. Brighton resident Allison M. Beyer and Whitmore Lake resident Gretchen Godfrey received academic honors fer the fall emester at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind. 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-mall to news@livingstoncommunitynews .com. CLUM FROM B1 Wants to do engineering 'all over the world' make sure it will work.” Jeff Brown, the group’s faculty adviser who is in his first year of college teaching, helped the EWB students s e lect the project. “It’s a really neat project,” he said. “It’s been fun for me to see their energy and devotion. This is a good opportunity for engineering students to really apply the kinds of things they’re learning in class.” He said the group will focus on creating a system that local residents of the village will be able to maintain and repair - and that means engineering a project that can use local materials, he said. When Clum and a friend, Rebecca Schewe, se t up the EWB group at Hope, they were two of four female students in the college’s engineering program. Clum is working toward a dual degree in mechanical engineering and French and a minor in math and plans to attend graduate school and a study in a related field, structural engineering. Still, she said she hopes to be able to combine her dual interests in a future job. “I’m really interested in traveling - doing engineering all over the world,” she said. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@livlngstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. CASEY HANS,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Howell Township resident Courtney Clum, a 2002 graduate of Howell High School, w ill p a rtic ip a te in an Engineers W ith o u t Borders program in Cameroon, Africa, this semester. The Hope College senior will go on an assessment trip in March with four colleagues, then return to Cameroon in May w ith others to im p lem en t a w ater improvement system in the small village of Nkuff. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY ORDINANCE NO. 70 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF OPENING BURNING THE VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY ORDAINS: Section 1: Title. This Ordinance shall be referred to as the “Opening Burning” Ordinance and shall apply to all property within the Village of Pinckney. Section 2: Definitions. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the terms used herein are hereby set forth below: A. “Opening burning” means a fire from which the products of combustion are emitted directly into the open air without passing through a stack or chimney, including the burning of a bonfire, rubbish fire, yard waste (including leaves, brush, tree trimmings and grass), or other fire in an outdoor location where fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit. B. “Recreational fire” means the burning of materials other than rubbish, garbage, waste paper, leaves, brush, grass, or debris from construction or demolition, where fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, or barbecue grill and the total fuel area is of three feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and two feet (610 mm) or less in height and is within a fireproof ring or pit; and provided the fire is used for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking or similar purposes. Section 3: Prohibited burning. A. It shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person to burn or permit the burning within the Village of any garbage, food containers, rubbish or other waste material, including by Way of description, but not by way of limitation, any leaves, brush, tree trimmings and grass, magazines, boxes, paper, straw, saw dust, paper packing materials, wood shavings, wood chips, or any other wood products; except as may be permitted under Sections 4 and 5 of this Ordinance. B. No person shall conduct a salvage operation by open burning. Section 4: Permit. Open burning may be done under permits as follows: A. Open burning may be conducted upon obtaining a written permit from the poiice chief or his/her designee for occasional special events, such as high schooi rallies, block parties. Yule logs, and religious gatherings; and for the burning of yard waste when burned at a location and under the conditions authorized under this Section 4. B. A request is made to the police chief or his/her designee for the open burning permit by the party that will be responsible for meeting all conditions and requirements of the permit. C. No permit shall be issued unless the issuing officer is satisfied that: 1) There is no practical available alternative method for disposal of the material to be burned; and 2) No hazardous condition will be operated by such burning. D. Any permit issued may be limited by the imposition of conditions to: 1) Prevent or limit the creation of smoke; and/or 2) Protect property and the health, safety and comfort of persons from the effects of open burning. E. No permit shall be issued for: 1) The open burning of building demolition or excess construction materials. 2) The open burning of refuse from a multiple dwelling. 3) The open burning of refuse at commercial or industrial sites. 4) The open burning of yard waste, such as leaves, brush, tree trimmings and grass, within 300 feet of a residential dwelling. 5) Open burning at the same property address more often than once per week. F. Any permit issued under this section may be revoked or canceled by the police chief or his/her designee. Section 5: Exceptions to Ordinance. Provided there is compliance with the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, as duly adopted by the County, this Ordinance shall not apply to: A. The preparation of food in conventional charcoal, wood, or gas grills specifically designed for that purpose. The use of approved gaseous or liquid fired salamanders commonly employed in conjunction with building and construction operations when used in accordance with accepted safety standards. Roofers, tinners, plumbers, or other mechanics pursuing a business requiring the use of fire, or for the purpose of boiling tar, pitch or oil used in the course of an appropriate business or trade and while being used in a safe and sanitary manner. Fires set for fire department training purposes or similar fire department activities. “Recreational fires,” as defined in Section 1 of this Ordinance. Section 6: Evidence of Violation. It shall be prima facie evidence that a person who owns or controls property on which open burning occurs has caused or permitted the open burning. Section 7: Violation and Penalty. A person who violates any provision of this Ordinance is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine as specified in Village’s Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction. Repeat offenses shall be subject to increased fines. Section 8: Repealer Clause. Village of Pinckney Ordinance 23, Section 8, as amended, and all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Section 9: Savinas Clause. This Ordinance shall in no manner affect pending litigation, either civil or criminal, founded or growing out of any Ordinance, Resolution, or parts thereof, hereby repealed. Section 10: Vaildity and Severability. Should any portion of this Ordinance be found invalid for any reason, such a holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. Section 11: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective twenty (20) days after its passage, or from and after its publication, whichever is later. The President thereupon declared this Ordinance approved and adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Pinckney this 23rd day of January, 2006. LCN 2/3/06 Amy Felty, Village Clerk o3 4 oo4oe B. C. D. E. T H E C R O S S R O A D S MDA is where help and hope meet. 1-800-572-1717 Muscular Dystrophy Association www.tTKJausa.org cd S e nlisdt inu sg sy!o u r The Community Calendar lists upcoming events in Livingston County. If you have an event you'd like published, contact us by e-mail at calendar@livingstoncommunitynews.com, or phone at (810) 844-2000, or fax at (810) 844-2040. You may also mail in information to “Community Calendar”, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton Ml 48116. THE LIVINGSTON ^ C O M M U N I T Y B 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 COMMU N IT Y C A L E N D A R TODAY HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details; 517-548- 4228. Also Wednesdays at 6 p.m. FRIGHTENING FRIDAY STORIES 2-2:30 p.m. Screams Ice Cream in Hell,4045 Patterson Lake Road, Putnam Township. Story time for children followed by free ice cream. Details: 734-878-3888. WOMEN'S RETREAT 5:30 p.m. Hidden Springs Church, 5860 N. Latson Road, Howell. A twoday session entitled "Truly Free." Includes dinner Friday night and a continental breakfast and buffet lunch on Saturday. Cost: $45. Details: 248-887-8209 or (810) 229-5468. Retreat continues Feb. 4 at 8 a.m. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT 6 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Bring something cushy to sit on. Popcorn provided. 6th grade and up. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 213. COMEDY VARIETY NIGHT 8 p.m. Brighton Center for the Performing Arts at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Featuring some of the country's top comedy and musical acts. Cost: $10 adults, $5 students. Details: 517-548-2000. SATURDAY VIABIL MEETING 9:30 a.m.-noon. Brighton Lion's Den, 465 W. Main St., Brighton (behind Buon Gusto's). All persons with vision impairment are invited to attend this peer support group meeting. Details: 810-231-1277. FAMILY PHYSICS PROGRAM 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Children and their parents can do hands-on activities demonstrating a variety of physics principles. Pre-registration required. Details: 517-546-0720. USED BOOK SALE Noon-4 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: 517-546-0720. BASIC INTERNET 1-3 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For beginners who are comfortable with the basic mechanisms of using a computer, but with little to no experience using the Internet. Pre-registration required. Details: 810-231-1771. ICE FISHING FOR SCOUTS 1-4 p.m. Nature Center of Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: 248-685-0603. MISSION, ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL 1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Brighton, 300 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton.The Visual Arts Team is hosting this event to promote Support o f the Guatemala mission project. Details: 810-227-7411. ABATE MONTHLY MEETING 1 p.m. Zukey Lake Tavern, 5011 Girard, Pinckney. American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE) tries to educate people to become better riders through motorcycle safety courses and to educate the new drivers to be more aware o f motorcycles on the road through awareness classes. Visitors welcome. Details: 734-429-1044. DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30 p.m. Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton. Cost: $10 in advance, $T 5 at the door. Details; 810-299-4140. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8 p.m. Shalom Lutheran Church, 1740 E. M-36, Pinckney. Livingston Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in celebration of Mozart's 250th anniversary. Cost: $8 adults, $5 seniors 65 and over and children 12 and under. Details: www.lso.org. SUNDAY WINTER NATURE DETECTIVES 2 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Pre-registration required. Details: 248-685- 0603. SUPERBOWL PARTY 5 p.m. Pinckney American Legion Memorial Post No. 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Details: 734-878-9522. MONDAY BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. Elks, 2830 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Details: (517) 546-4941. LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details; 810-227- 7100. Also Thursdays a t 10 a.m. LITERACY WORKSHOP 6:30 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. For parents, caregivers and others interested in working with children newborn to two years old. Registration required. Details; 810-632-5200. AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT 6:30 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The Community Theatre of Howell is holding auditions for its spring musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Mandatory dance workshop for all who audition. Details: 810-229-2315. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY 7:30 p.m. Village o f Pinckney, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Planning Commission Meeting. Details: 734- 878-6206. TUESDAY BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7701 M-36, Hamburg. Details: (810) 231-1033. SELL THAT HOUSE 6:30-7:45 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Learn secrets on getting your home prepped and readied for showings. Pre-registration required. Details:810-231-1771. LOSE WEIGHT SEMINAR 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital,620 Byron Road, Howell. Details: (800) 848-2822 or 517-545- 6517.A/SO Feb. 18,1-3p.m. DINNER THEATER 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. performance. Ore Creek Middle School, 3250 Hartland Road, Hartland. Cromaine's Annual Dinner Theater presents "Strega Nona & the Magic Pasta Pot. Bring a family favorite or fast food for dinner; drink & cookies supplied. Pre-registration required. Details: 810-632-5200, ext. 4. COFFEE WITH LIVINGSTON LAND CONSERVANCY 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cool Bean's Cafe, 1836 Old US-23, Hartland. We will share what activities and projects are going on with the Conservancy as well as answer questions people may have. We will also have a looped PowerPoint program of photos o f the lands we have preserved. Details: 810-599-4117. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland.Title for this month is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Details: 810-632-5200. SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 7-9 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St., Howell. Camp meeting. Membership is open to all males aged 14 and older who have an ancestor who served for the Union during the Civil War. Associate memberships are also available. Details: 517-223-9497. NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTALLY ILL 7 p.m. Woodland Health Center, Community Education Room, 7575 Grand River Ave., Brighton. National Alliance for the Mentally III of Livingston County presents Katrina Maxwell, Operations Manager for Livingston Essential Transportation System. Details: 810-231-6011. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY 7-8 p.m.The Herbal Corner, 116 State St, Howell. Learn the benefits of craniosacral therapy. Cost: $10. Details; 517-545-1362. WEDNESDAY STORYTIME 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For children ages 3-5. Pre-registration required. Details: 810-231-1771. Also Feb. 9 at 10 a.m.and 1 p.m. DESTROYER ESCORT SAILORS 11:30 a.m. American Spirit Centre, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Join former sailors for lunch. Details: 810-844-0285. HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault Details; 517-548- 4228. Also Fridays a t 9:30 a.m. DISTINCTIVE CARDS 6:30-7:45 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Learn techniques on creating Valentine and Easter cards. Pre-registration required. Cost: $10. Details:810-231-1771. HARTLAND GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. Hartland Educational Service Support Center (formerly For Your Family’s Protection M o r t g a g e P r o t e c t i o n & T e r m L i f e P l a n s A v a i l a b l e Compare Our Rates T h e J e f f T o o le A g e n c y F A R I H B U R E A U I N S U R A N C E Office 229-7817 Fax 229-0104 JejfToole, Catherine Nisbet, J ill Rigoulot, Chris Paladina, Denise K irb y 6 9 0 H o p e S t r e e t • B r ig h t o n (1 B l o c k Ea s t O f C h u r c h S t .) Hartland High School), 9525 Highland Road (M-59), Roorh 24, Hartland. Visitors welcome. Details: 810-632-4632 or 810-632-4854. CHOCOLATE TASTING 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1st National Bank, 7950 Chains Road, Brighton. Sponsored by Mothers and More. Moms take a night out for themselves without kids.Details:810-588-6077 or www.mothersandmore235.org. DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE 6:30 p.m. 3 Fires Middle School, 4125 Crooked Lake Road, Howell. Cost: $18 residents, $20 non-residents per couple and $6 per additional. Details; 517-546-0693. FRIENDS OF THE LAKELANDS TRAIL 7-9 p.m. Unadilla Township Hall, 126 Webb St., Gregory. Unadilla Friends of the LakeLands Trail meeting. Details: 734-498-3609. WISE DOGS & DOG WISE OWNERS 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie District Library, Meabon Room, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Beth Duman will demonstrate nonviolent, effective and fun motivational training methods for your family pet. Do not bring your own dog. Please use the Clinton Street entrance at the rear of the building. Details: 517-546- 0720, ext. 106. HOME THEATER, DIGITAL AND HIGH-DEFINITION TV PURCHASE PROGRAM 7-8:30 p.m. Village Education Center, 125 Putnam St., Pinckney. Program to educate those wanting to buy home theater, digital television or high-definition television equipment. Cost: $20. Details; 810-225-3950. THURSDAY Road, Hartland. Volunteer social,service and fundraising group that supports the Cromaine Library. For teens and “tweens in grades 6-8 in the Hartland School district area. Details:810-632-5200. BASIC INTERNET 6- 7:30 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For beginners who are comfortable w ith the basic mechanisms of using a computer, but with little to no experience using the Internet. Pre-registration required. Details:810-231-1771. TEENANIME 6:30-8 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Watch Anime film on the big screen. Bring something cushy to sit on. Grades 6 and up. Details: 810-229-6571 ext. 213. MASSAGE FOR WELLNESS 6:30-7:45 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Learn why massage is beneficial to good health. Pre-registration required. Details: (810) 231-1771. LAKELANDS TRAIL MEETING 7- 9 p.m. Old Township Hall, 10789 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon. Details: Jfackert@cac.net. BEDTIME STORY TIME 7-7:30 p.m. Pinckney Community Public Library, 350 Mower Road, Pinckney. Music, stories and snacks. Everyone is welcome to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle. Details: 734-878-3888. JEFF WOODMAN VISITS THE HOWELL LIBRARY 7 p.m. Howell Carnegie Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. Come to the Library to listen to Jeff Woodman, narrator o f "The Curious Incident o f the Dog in the Night Time," as he shares his experiences and talent. Details: 517-546-0720. 4228. Also Wednesdays at 6 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m. Pinckney American Legion Memorial Post No.419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults; $5 seniors; $3 kids 9 and under. Details: (734) 878-9522 or (734) 878-6633. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. American Spirit Center, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by Rolling Thunder. Cost: $8 adults; $5 kids 5-12; under 5 free. Chicken tenders available for $8. Details: 810-229-9088. STOP SMOKING SEMINAR 5:30-7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. Details: (800) 848-2822 or 517-545- 6517. Also Feb. 18,10 a.m.-noon. SCIENCE FOR KIDS 7 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, HartlandTopic How Animals Travel. For kids 3-5 yrs. Registration required. Details: 810-632-5200. SATURDAY FRIDAY LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 10 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details: 810-227- 7100. Also Mondays at 6 p.m. JUNIOR FRIENDS FIRST FRIENDS 4 p.m. Cromaine Library,3688 N. Hartland HEALING YOUR HURTS 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: 517-548- HIGH SCHOOL BAND EVENT 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hartland High School, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. High School District Band Solo & Ensemble Festival. Details: 810-746-2200. MID-WINTER PARTY 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Make Egyptian crafts, sample Egyptian style treats, and receive a goody bag. For children ages 5-11. Pre-registration required. Details:810-231-1771. FLAKEY FUN 2 p.m. Nature Center o f Kensington Metropark near Brighton. Come out and enjoy the snow as you take a closer look at the falling flakes. Preregistration required. Cost: $2. Details: 248-685-0603. COUNTRY DANCE Doors open 6:30 p.m. Pinckney American Legion Memorial Post No. 419,9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney.Tom Brewer and Hickory will entertain. Cost: $5. 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R offers students the chance to boost reading skills outside school hours while allowing children to show off their skills to parents, grandparents and other supporters. “It’s an amazing program and a great way to get families reading together,” said Smith Principal Jim Kitchen. He regularly attends the program not only as administrator but as a parent of two young students. Families are invited to the school library between 5 and 7 p.m., twice a month. Students choose a book, based on an ability level pre-determined by their teacher, and read it to their parents. Students can read as many books as they like before moving into the adjacent computer room, where they take comprehension tests. Results of the five-question computerized test are available immediately, but also are stored in students’ files for teachers to review. “This allows all teachers to keep track of student progress in their rooms (even if the kids are reading outside the classroom),” said Kitchen. Students also may test during the school day in their classrooms as part of their regular AR assignments. Miki Sacker, of Conway Township, enjoyed going to Family Reading Night Jan. 24 with her first-grade daughter, Bronsyn, 7. “It makes reading fun and helps them develop a love for reading,” said Sacker, who cited an added benefit. “It also LAURIE HUMPHREY, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Bailey Edwards, 6, tests his comprehension after reading to his parents, Julia and John. The Iosco Township family began attending Family Reading Night with their older son years ago, and are happy to carry on the tradition with their first-grader. 'I t 's r a r e t h a t t h e w h o l e f a m i l y g e t s in v i t e d in a f t e r s c h o o l h o u r s in s u c h a c a s u a l s e t t in g . ' Librarian GailTupy makes parents take time out.” Under the AR plan, students gain points for every book read and receive incentives based on points. Five points yield a bookmark while students with 50 points win lunch with the principal, supplied by Wendy’s Restaurant. Kasie Russell, 7, is 10 points on her way to winning lunch. “I like to have a lot of AR points,” said the first-grader. She plans to forego the smaller prizes so she can “have lunch with Mr. Kitchen.” Her mom, Lisa, supports Family Reading Night and the point system “so students will continue to read.” She also praises librarian Gail Tupy and the teachers who volunteer time to the program for “keeping it open and fun.” According to Tupy, Family Reading Night has blossomed since it began three years ago with just five or six families. Now 30-40 families now attend each event, possibly explaining Smith’s improved reading comprehension results cited during December’s accreditation inspection. Tupy also noted the social benefit of the program. “The parents get to see other parents, and the students get to se e classmates outside of the regular classroom,” she said. “It’s rare that the whole family gets invited in after school hours in such a casual setting.” Josh Nabozny, 7, began attending the program last year as a kindergartner. This year, he and his mother, Debbie Nabozny, are joined by younger sibling, Jacob, 4. The trio from Conway Township spend time reading and working on the computer, together. “This is a great program,” said Nabozny, who doesn’t mind coming straight from work. “Reading is so important, especially for young children.” For more information on Family Reading Night, call 5 77-223.-6005. Kreeger Elementary runs a similar program m onthly. To learn m ore about th a t program, call 517-223- 6006. LAURIE HUMPHREY, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Lisa Russell of Fowlerville enjoys spending time with first-grader, Kasie, during Family Reading Night. They are one of 35 families who regularly attend the after-school activity. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY SYNOPSIS OF UNAPPROVED COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 23, 2006 The Village president called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM at the Village Hall, 220 S. Howell St, Roll Call -Present: Dewey, Lavey, Mohrmann, Norman, Shay, Stone, and Foster. Absent: None. Approval of Agenda -Motion to approve the agenda as presented. Motion Carried 7-0. Approval of Minutes - Motion to approve the minutes of the Jan. 9th council meeting as amended. Motion Carried 7-0. Bills Payable - Motion to pay the Jan. 18 & 23, 2006 bills payable as presented. Yeas: Dewey, Lavey, Mohrmann, Norman, Shay, Stone, and Foster. Nays: None. Motion Carried by a Roll Call Vote. AGENDA - Unfinished B u s in e s s -1) Zoning Board of Appeals - Motion to appoint Eddie Fuson to the ZBA. Motion Carried 7 -0 .2 ) Zoning Administrator -The DPW is willing to fill in for the next three months. The DPW Director will be paid straight time for the extra work, any other DPW worker would be paid time and a half for the extra zoning administrator work. 3) Burning Ordinance - Motion to adopt an ordinance providing for the control of opening burning. Yeas: Dewey, Lavey, Mohrmann, Norman, Stone, and Foster. Nays: Shay (in favor of the ordinance, voted no due to lack of public hearing on the revised ordinance). Motion Carried by a Roll Call Vote. 4) Snow Removal/Sidewalk Ordinance Amendments - Additional amendments need to be made to the proposed ordinance amendments. This issue will be on the Feb. 13th Council agenda. 5) Banks of Record - Motion to offer a resolution pursuit to MCL 129.11 et seq, hereby approves the following financial institution as depositories of Village funds: Comerica Bank, Republic Bank, Brighton Commerce Bank, Flagstar Bank and Fifth Third Bank effective immediately. Yeas: Dewey, Lavey, Mohrmann, Norman, Shay, Stone, and Foster. Nays: None. Motion Carried by a Roll Call Vote. 6) Appointed Clerk - Motion to prepare a publication and notice of public hearing for the appointed clerk position and run for two weeks and bring it back on Feb. 27th. Motion Carried 6-1. Trustee Shay opposed. 7) Senior Nutrition Program - President Foster will draft a letter to the County regarding funding for a senior nutrition program. 8) PLP Update - Brownfield Redevelopment Board meeting on Jan. 25th at 7 PM. New Business - 1 ) Fuson Sewer Refund Request - Mr. Fuson withdrew his request for the refund. 2) Fuson Street Vacation Request - A legal survey will be submitted by Mr. Fuson and the information will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 3) Post Office/Restaurant Parking Waiver - Motion to approve a parking waiver to be issued to Michael and/or Karen Pattock and/or David and/or Connie Tolfree upon approval of the land use permit for 150 S. Howell St. Motion Carried 5-2. Trustees Stone and Shay opposed. Meeting Adjourned at 10:46 PM. Amy L. Petty, Clerk os4oo4i< LISA CAROLIN.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Students at Brighton's Spencer Elementary School learn about a variety of careers as part of a Special Interest Day Jan. 27. Shown here is State Police Trooper Tim Johnson and his dog, Ki, demonstrating Ki's ability to sniff out drugs. Exploring careers at Spencer S p e c i a l I n t e r e s t D a y l e t s g r a d e - s c h o o l e r s e x p l o r e w o r ld o f w o r k BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o rte r A Web designer, a pilot, a veterinarian, local firefighters and police were among the adults visiting Brighton's Spencer Elementary School on Jan. 27 to teach students about careers. It was the theme of the school's Special Interest Day, and listening, hands-on experience and creating were among the learning tools. The first- through fifthgraders rotated among the rooms and speakers. Neil Mackey, a Web designer from the Brighton area company Mackey Werks, showed students how to build their own Web sites and allowed them to type in the information themselves on a giant screen in the media center. Around the corner in a classroom. Northwest Airlines pilot Kathryn Peters answered questions about what it takes to become a pilot. When asked her favorite place to fly, Peters answered, “Paris, because it's the most beautiful city.” Down the hallway in the multipurpose room, Howell author and illustrator Denise Brennan- Nelson talked about writing and illustrating books, and read her book "Buzzy the Bumble Bee" to the students. Students learned about banking and made their own piggy banks with the help of volunteer parent Gigi Vallioncourt, a federal bank examiner. “The common denominator with all careers is money,” said Vallioncourt. “You need to learn how to take care of it and use it wisely.” After she finished making her piggy bank, second-grader Alii Albanelli said, “This is for my room. I'm going to start to save money.” Special Interest Day coordinator and volunteer parent Mary Letters said, “The goal today is to make things interactive, to get kids involved and keep them interested. They're learning without knowing it.” Veterinarian Kristine Berster from the Towne & Country Hospital in Brighton Township advised a group of third-graders to get good grades and volunteer at a local animal hospital or shelter if they were interested in joining her profession. A handful of students raised their hands to say they were interested in become veterinarians, but Lucas Pulice said, “I'd rather have a career in sports like football and soccer.” An EMS worker, firefighters and police also talked to the Spencer students about careers. Michigan State 'lYooper Tim Johnson brought his police dog, Ki, a 9-year-old German shepherd, who was a big hit when he did a drug-sniffing demonstration for a group of Siird-graders. “I want to be a policeman and save people's lives if they're in danger,” said third-grader Henry Droppy. “I want to be a policeman too,” said Dustin Bergin. When asked why he replied, “I want to use a gun and handcuffs and to get to eat doughnuts and coffee.” The p r o sponsored the day at a cost of just under $2,500, with the help of 50 parent volimteers. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t Icarolin@livingstoncommunitynew5 .com o r a t 810-844-2010. 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Main Street, Brighton Main Telephone; (810)844-2000 u u THE LIVINCiSTON COMMUNITY NEWS l-KIDAY, htBKUAKY i , 2U06 Reaching out to forgotten men in cells of county jail C h a p la in s t e e r s t h e m t o a p a t h o t h e r t h a n t h e o n e t h e y h a v e a l r e a d y t a k e n BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f R e p o rte r Jim Proos, chaplain at the Livingston County Jail, counts the numbers of inmates’ lives he touches each day, each week and each year. Often those numbers tell the story. Some 1,850 one-on-one counseling se ssions were conducted last year, 875 Bibles given to in- Jim Proos mates, 290 Biblical 12-step classes attended and 220 inmates who accepted Christianity into their lives for the first time. Proos works hard to touch the lives of those jailed, who are either serving a short sentence or awaiting a sentence for a more serious crime. He works for Forgotten Man Ministries, a nonprofit Christian group that serves 33 county jails in the state, including Livingston’s. He also remains available to former inmates who often call or write to check in with him - after they’ve checked out. “You change them by getting to their heart and mind,” he said. “I say, ‘Your next chapter doesn’t have to be like your last one.’” Many inmates are dealing with drugs and alcohol problems. But there’s never a problem too big to handle, said Proos. “I tell them, ‘The road you’ve been on is death on the installment plan,”’ he said. “You’ve got to admit it’s bigger than you. I encourage them to make the U-turn.” He said the best ministry volunteers “are people who have had run-ins with the law or with drug and alcohol,” he said. “They’ve been there. They know.” As does Proos. The Pinckney resident spent time in a halfway house for a fraud conviction, which he said often gets the attention of inmates when h e ’s talking with them. Proos is a former full-time pharmacist - who still works part-time at Sav-On Proos Pharmacy near Whitmore Lake in Green Oak Township. He started as a volunteer assistant chaplain at the Livingston jail and said the work proved to be a natural for him. “Knowing that you’re making a difference in life is satisfying,” he said. “It’s the satisfaction of seeing a life turned around. It brings hope to his life, his family, his kids and next generation.” Although his ministry is Christian, he works with inmates of aU denominations and beliefs. “I try to meet their needs where they’re at,” he said. Proos spends time at the jail on the invitation of Sheriff Bob Bezotte, and Proos never forgets to thank him. Money for the Forgotten Man Ministries comes from a variety of donated sources, including local churches. He is joined in his efforts by volunteers from many area churches who are members of the Howell Ministerial Association who do ministry and services for Livingston County inmates weekly. “It really is true - the fields here are ripe for the harvest,” Proos added. “There are two types of people who are open to it: People who are in a hospital and in pain and those who are incarcerated and have nothing to lose. “People are desperate and they need help,” he added. Anyone interested in the Forgotten Man Ministries in Livingston County can reach Jim Proos at 586-212- 0464. Casey Hans can be reached at chans@Uvingstoncommunitynews .com or at 810-844-2005. ^ JIMJAGDFELD,SPECIAL TOTHENEWS The Rev. Endre Doran, a deacon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howeil, visits with Laura McDaniel, center, and Michele Giza, two of the 16 femaie voiunteers in the church's Prison Ministry Program. The women visit Camp Brighton and share Eucharist services and visit with women incarcerated there. Prison ministries good fo r inm ate s, volunteers B o th g r o u p s g e t t h e i r r ew a r d s in s h a r in g o f s p ir itu a l m e s s a g e BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f R e p o rte r Volunteers from Livingston County are carrying a spiritual message beyond their church doors. Several church communities organize visits and ministries to the state-run Camp Brighton, a minimum-security women’s prison in Hamburg Township, where about 350 prisoners are sentenced for everything from drug and alcohol offenses to fraud and felony drunken driving. A bout 16 Catholic women from local parishes work in teams of two to visit the prison each Wednesday evening. Michele Giza and Laura McDaniel, members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howell, have been a volunteer team for three years, conducting a Eucharist service and talking about that week’s Bible readings with women who attend. “The women are really warm - they’re so appreciative,” said McDaniel, who called the experience “enlightening.” “It’s like visiting friends. Everyone’s welcome,” she said. “It’s very uplifting to me. I see a part of life I never could have. These are mothers and daughters and wives and they’re very special people.” Giza’s involvement in the program came just before her husband died, so her time there has been a growing experience. “They were so supportive of me, they were very comforting to me. I didn’t miss a beat,” she said. “I feel very fortunate, very blessed that our church has this.” Locally, representatives from the Jehovah’s Witnesses of Brighton as well as Hidden Springs Church in Oceola Township also do ministry work at the prison, said Lt. Tom Eveleth who coordinates visits from the religious communities. Other churches from around Michigan offer Bible studies and services and a woman from Chelsea brings in Christianbased movies each Friday night. Volunteers are oriented to the prison system rules, he said, and there always is an officer nearby to keep volunteers safe. Eveleth, who has worked at Camp B r itto n for more than 18 years, said the various ministries offer inmates hope. “They can go to the services, any service they want to,” he said. “A lot of time it brings a sense that ‘someone cares about us.’ It’s a really good thing as far as I’m concerned. It gives them something constructive to do. “I just wish that we had more room and more times available for more programs. There are many others (groups) who want to come in and we have to turn them away.” The Rev. Endre Doran, one of three deacons who serves at St. Joseph, coordinates the women’s volunteer program. Doran first ministered at Camp Brighton when the facility housed men. Since then, rotating teams have visited the prison site weekly offering a Eucharist service to inmates. JIM JAGDFELD, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Laura McDaniel, left, of Howell and Michele Giza of Conway Township are two of the 16 femaie voiunteers from St. Joseph Cathoiic Church in Howeii who are part of the church's Prison Ministry Program. The women visit the Camp Brighton state women's prison to offer support and a Eucharistic service. McDaniel and Giza have been partners in the program for three years. 'I t 's j u s t b e i n g a b l e t o g i v e p e o p l e h o p e . T h e s y s t e m is s o d e g r a d i n g . I c a ll it o v e r w h e lm i n g . T h a t 's w h a t it is .' The Rev. Endre Doran Every few weeks, a Catholic priest offers the sacrament of confession and conducts a full mass. Doran said volunteers are often looking for a way to participate in their church or community. “It’s a person who feels ‘there but for the grace of God go I,”’ he said, adding that he is able to share from his own experience. “I was never nervous,” he added. “It’s just being able to give people hope. The system is so degrading. I call it overwhelming. That’s what it is.” Volunteers cope in the prison setting by maintaining their faith, he said. “By giving it to God - that’s the only thing you can do. It’s that glint of hope that everybody needs.” Cate Ross of Brighton is a volunteer and member at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Brighton Township. She volunteers because her sister was an inmate at Camp Brighton who served two years for a drug offense, and Ross has since realized how important the visits were to her sister. “For her and other women, the visits were the highlight of their week. It was the only place they went where they were people and not numbers,” she said. “Knowing and watching my sister’s growth and seeing what transpired - doing this was my way of thanking (Jod.” Like Giza and McDaniel, Ross said the visits are humbling. “You know, you always come out of there with more than you gave,” she said. “It’s been a gift that’s been given to me. A chance to do this.” Casey Hans can be reached at chans@iivingstoncommunitynews .com o ra tS l0-844-2005. We’ll put you to Sleep...Cheap! Choose From Mony Stylos ofExcolloat Bedding starting at Firm Sets $159 $209 $279 $379 Pillow Top Sets $199 $249 $319 $419 Ultra Plush Sets $379 $429 $499 $599 Temper Posture $729 $849 $999 VIsco Memory Foam Sets Each 2 piece set Includes mattress & foundatlon(box spring) All with Warranties • Delivery Available Factory -»Warehouse ■♦Direct to You G re a t Deals o n B e d ro om F u rn itu re Too! 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Hours: M-W 10-6 10-8 • Fri. 10-6 •!Sat. 10-5 Do you have any ideas for good news stories? Call us at (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 . ^ THE LIVINGSTON = C O M M U N I T Y S U P E R 6 0 W V S U P E R S A L E * . THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , FE B R U A R Y 3 , 2 0 0 6 Share your sports news at (810) 844-2012 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com A th le te o f the week, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 ZD O S P O R JA SO N DEEGAN The L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Excitement is just as high outside the D I’m sorry to report I won’t be at Fbrd Field on Sunday. Whenever I meet somebody and tell them I’m a sports writer, they assume a life of luxury. They always ask: “So you get free tickets to Detroit Lions and Red Wmgs and Pistons games, right?” Far from it. I teU them not to worry, Brighton High school football games are almost as good as Lions games anyway. The closest I’ll come to the Super Bowl is going out to dirmer with a Sports Illustrated writer who will be there, and interviewing people like Bob Scheloske who will work at the game. I’ll be just like every other local football fan come Sunday evening - I’ll sit down with friends somewhere to watch the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks. But I do know it wiU be a memorable day Ten years from now, all of us will remember where we were that day, watching a rare Super Bowl in cold, blustery Detroit. Even though I’ll be miles from the game, I love the buzz about town that it brings. The media hype in the papers. The TV interviews and analysis. The local businesses hoping for a boost. It’s an excitement rarely seen aroimd Metro Detroit during the doldrums of winter. The excitement is comparable to the days leading up to an Ohio State-Michigan game in Ann Arbor or the Detroit Pistons hosting a game 7 of the NBA Finals - then multiply that by 10. Golf’s premier gala, the 2004 Ifyder Cup at Oakland Hills Cormtry Club in Bloomfield Hills, was my first taste of an event that some consider on par with the Super Bowl. Some call it the Super Bowl of Golf. I stood along the fairway as none other than Michael Jordan, Ahmad Rashad and Mario Lemieux walked by, watching Tiger Woods play. Talk about your celebrity sightings. Too bad the home team, the Americans, got whooped, which took some of the steam out of that competition. Still, it’s an exciting time to be a sports fan in Detroit (no matter how bad the Lions and Tigers look). The Pistons are looking better than ever, the Red Wmgs appear ready to contend again and the parade of top-notch sporting events coming to town extends well beyond this weekend. In 2005, Comerica Park hosted Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. The Palace at Auburn Hills wiU revel in “March Madness” starting in 2008. It will host the Midwest Regional of the kCAA Men’s Basketball tournament that year as a precursor to holding the Final Four in 2009. Imagine Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans playing a Final Four game at the Palace. Wouldn’t that be a parly? Oakland Hills will again host a major golf tourney the 2008 PGA Championship. NCAA hockey’s Frozen Pour at Ford Field in 2010 caps a highlight reel of championship events. So if you don’t have tickets to the Super Bowl, don’t fret. You’re certainly not alone. There will be more chances to experience other world-class sporting events close to home in the years to come. As for Sunday’s game, I’m sure we all hoped for a better matchup. As a suffering life-long fan of the Miami Dolphins, this is just another reminder that the Dolphins are light-years away from their last world championship (1972 - my birth year). I’ll be rooting for Seattle, because my father lives there. Or maybe I’U root for Pittsburgh, because I have a good fiiend from there. Or maybe I’ll just root for a good game. Isn’t that what we all want? Prediction: Seattle 24, Pittsburgh 20. Jason D eegan can be reached a t jdeegan@Uvingstoncommunitynew s.com o r a t (810) 844-2012. R iv a lry 'a ll in th e p a s t' B r i g h t o n , H o w e l l p l a y e r s m i g h t t e a m u p BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r What happens when you put a Brighton football player and one from Howell in the same room? They become roommates, obviously. It could happen at Grand Valley State University next fall. Brighton kicker Jay Jandasek and Howell offensive lineman Colin Williams were expected to sign letters of intent with GVSU Wednesday, the first day that athletic recruits from around the country can officially pick their school of choice. The two former rivals are considering sharing a dorm room. How will they put aside their differences? “Right now, it is all in the past,” said Williams, a 6-foot-4, 260- pound offensive lineman. “That’s behind us. We are teammates now. There is no more rivalry” Jandasek added, with a laugh: “I could deal with it, since we beat them.” Three of Jandasek’s teammates also were expected to sign - linebackers Matt Giesow and David Reese with Ferris State University and wide receiver Zach Nichols with Northern Michigan University. Jandasek and Williams met for the first time at a Grand Valley football game last fall and took a recruiting trip to Allendale together this winter. Williams’ uncle and Jandasek’s father both work for the Livonia Police Department. The Kensington Valley Conference has been fertile recruiting grounds for Grand Valley, which has won a Division 2 national title three of the last four years. Grand Valley’s starting quarterback, Cullen Finnerty a Brighton grad, returns for his senior season this fall. Jandasek and Williams were all-KVC players. Williams paved the way for Howell’s Mark Kozak to rush for more than Jay Jandasek: Kicked field goals for the Brighton football team. 1,000 yards. Jandasek kicked nine field goals and also made 109 tackles and two sacks as a defensive back for the 10-3 Bulldogs, who advanced to the state semifinals for the first time. Both players said Grand Val- Colin Williams: Played on Howell's offensive line. ley’s tradition drew them in. “It’s a great football program,” said Williams, who considered Wayne State, Saginaw Valley State, Northwood and SEE RECRUITS, C2 JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Genoa Township's Bob Scheloske, the former varsity football coach at South Lyon, will cross another item off his retirement's to-do list on Sunday. He'll attend his first Super Bowl, working as an usher supervisor at Ford Field. Another one down, 35 to go R e t i r e d S o u t h L y o n c o a c h c r o s s e s t h e S u p e r B o w l o f f h i s t o - d o l i s t B y . BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r The blue notebook looks normal enough. But inside, it’s filled with big dreams. About three years ago. Bob Scheloske, who coached South Lyon’s varsity football team for 19 seasons before retiring in 2004, began writing a to-do list for his retirement years. It has morphed into an eclectic mix of 51 items involving leisurely vacations, wild adventures and charitable causes. Scheloske, now in his final year working as a counselor at Centennial Middle School in South Lyon, will achieve one of his biggest life-long pursuits by attending his first Super Bowl, the clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Though he’ll be busy working as an usher supervisor, overseeing eight 'I h a d a g a m e p l a n f o r e v e r y f o o t b a l l g a m e . W h y n o t h a v e a g a m e p l a n f o r t h e r e s t o f m y lif e ? ' Retired South Lyon football coach Bob Scheloske ushers on the visitor’s side of the upper bowl, he says he’s thrilled to experience the Super Bowl first-hand - and cross off another item in the notebook that sits by his bed. “I had a game plan for every football game. Why not have a game plan for the rest of my life?” Scheloske said of his list. “Some people say I’m going to golf when I retire. I’m not going to golf for the rest of my life.” SEE LIST, C2 V I % ^ JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Bob Scheloske has written 51 items on his retirement's to-do list, including a unique mix of vacations, sporting events and charitable causes to pursue. He'll cross off No. 17, attending a Super Bowl, after Sunday's game. Lyon Township resident skis in Senior Olympics D o n A n d e r s o n , 6 7 , w a s o n e o f 3 5 c o m p e t i t o r s BY JASON DEEGAN News S ta f f R e p o rte r No matter the weather, Don Anderson has been a regular at the Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township this winter. Anderson, a 67-year-old resident of Lyon Township, skied regularly in preparation for the Michigan Senior Olympic Wmter Games on Jan. 24 at Pine Knob in Clarkston. He placed third in the slalom and also participated in the giant slalom and downhill. “It went well,” said Anderson of his performance. “It was a little bit icy, but you expect that on a race course. It was cold and windy. I wasn’t used to that this year. It’s been so mild.” Anderson was one of roughly 35 skiers at the event, accortog to Ann Brewer, the office manager for Michigan’s Senior Olympics. “It’s hard to pick up skiing when you are older,” she said of the limited turnout. “The Summer Games have more things for people to do. Winter downhill skiing is kind of a dangerous sport (for older athletes).” Anderson, a retired engineer from Ford Motor Co., has been skiing for more than 45 years. A member of the Thunderbird Ski Club, he’s been heading out west with the club almost every year since 1971. He’s traveling to Aspen, Colo., in a couple weeks. “For my age, (skiing) is survival of the fittest,” he said. “It is not about being fast. “It is not that dangerous of a sport,” he continued. “I’ve seen more injuries in softball and tennis. My friends are getting older and quitting skiing, so I sld with younger people.” Anderson said he’s skiing better than he ever has, partly because of his experience and new technology His wife, Linda, said her husband likes to stay active. “He’s got a lot of determination and dedication and drive,” she said. “ ... He doesn’t let that age mindset slow him down any. He needs to do things that make him happy and keep him fit.” Don Anderson, 67, skis regularly to stay fit. C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 RUNNING C A L E N D A R RUNNING EVENTS ■ Feb. 11, First annual Winter Witch's Hat Run, South Lyon High School at the corner o f 11 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Length: 1- mile fun run, SK run/walk. Website: www.slxc.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $ 18-23. Contact: witchhat@slxc.com. ■ Feb. 18, Frost yer Fanny II Wild & Wacky Winter Trail Run, Bishop Lake parking lot in the Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Jim (419) 829- 2398, jdjp@sev.org, www.eliteendeavors. com. ■ Feb. 19, Infiterra Winter Trail Run, Silver Lake beach parking lot in the Pinckney Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Zac (810) 569-1026, zac@infiterrasports.com, www.infiterrasports.com. ■ March 5, Infiterra Winter Trail Run, Island Lake Recreation Area, Length: 5 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Contact: Zac (810) 569-1026, zac@infiterrasports.com, www.infiterrasports.com. ■ March 25, Interact 5k Run/Walk, Howell High School campus, Howell, Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $15- $20. Contact: Peter Bowen (517) 546-2439, bowen.swann@sbcglobal. net. ■ April 1,No Frills All Thrills SK Road Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, Website: www.brightonarearoadstriders.org. Start time: 11 a.m. Cost: $16-20. Contact: Paul Harkins, (517) 672- 1518, harkins@bus.msu.edu. ■ April 22, FAB SK, Fowlerville football field between the high school and Munn Middle School. Length: 1/2- and 1-miie fun runs, SK trail run. Website: www.fowlervillesports.com. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost: $15-20. Contact: Denise Tefft, (517) 223-3098, cdtefft@ cac.net. ■ April 22,2006 EnviRUNment Road Race, Kensington Metropark, East Boat Launch, Milford. Length: 4-mile race, 2-mile walk. Website: www.sierraclub.org/community/oa kland/run. Start time: 10 a.m. Cost $18-$25. Contact: Leigh Fifelski (248) 435-5277, leigh.fifelski@sierraclub. org. ■ April 29,5-mile Road Ends Trail Run/Walk, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon.com. Start time: 9 a.m. Cost: $19-25. Contact: Susan Smith (734) 929- 9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ April 30, Running Fit Trail Marathon/Half-marathon, Silver Lake Beach, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pinckney, www.trailmarathon. com. Start time: 8 a.m. Cost: $25-40. Contact: Susan Smith, (734)929-9021, susan@runningfit.com. ■ May 29, Memorial Day 5K Run/3K Walk, Hartland. Website: scnc.hartland.k12.mi.us/~athletic/c ommunityevents/memorialrun/me morialrunindex.htm or www.signmeup. com. Start time: 8:15 a.m. Cost: $ 18-$22. Contact: Dennis Tierney (810) 632-6608, tierneydennis@ aol.com or Rob Buti (734) 451-2444 or rjb0017@aol.com. RUNNING CLUBS ■ Brighton Area Road Striders - BARS meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the entrance to the Brighton High School fieldhouse. For more information, visit www.brightonarearoadstriders.org. ■ Pinckney running club - Pinckney cross country coach Tom Carney launched a Sunday morning running group, scheduled to meet at 8 a.m. each Sunday year-round at the Stone House Cafe in the Chilson Commons complex in Lakeland. Runners can go for 6-10 miles on surrounding trails and meet afterward. For information, contact Carney at (810) 623- 0442 or tcarney@pcs.kl2.mi.us. HIKING EVENTS ■ Feb. 26, Kensington Metropark Nature Center Hike, Length: 5 miles (level 3). Details: Meet at noon in the parking lot of the Tel-12 Mall behind a Marathon Station on the southeast corner of Telegraph Road and 12 Mile Road or at 1 p. m. at the Nature Center. Optional eating at Mr. Leona's on Wixom Road afterward. Contact: Al Trudeau (586) 751 4284, Avtrudeau@aol.com. If you know of other county events or have story ideas about area runners, contact Jason Deegan at (810) 844-2012 or e-mail at jdeegan@ livingstoncomrriunity.news. Presents ATHLETE O F THE WEEK Boyd Lichtenberg ■ School: Hartland High ■ Sport: Swimming. ■ Top sports moment: Helping Hartland, a co-op team in its second season, win the Fenton Relays in December. ■ This season:He hopes to make a Boyj state cut in Lichtenberg either the 100 freestyle or 200 individual medley. ■ Hobbies: He plays mellophone during the marching band season and bass guitar during the concert season. ■ Community invoivement: Built a swimming raft for Long Lake Park as his Eagle Scout project and does community service through his church. ■ Athietes I admire: Cousin Shane Lichtenberg, a swimmer with an Oakland County club, and teammate Matt Perry. ■ Academics: 3.0 G PA www.waldeckerauto.com R E C R E A T IO N C A L E N D A R SELCRA (810) 299-4140 ■ Adult basketball - A 10- game schedule will run from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays starting March 6.Teams must pay a $250 team fee, due Feb. 10, and a $40-$80 fee per player, due Feb. 20. ■ Adult softball - A 10-game schedule, followed by a tournament, will begin May 8. Leagues available: Men's on Thursdays, Women's on Wednesdays, Co-eds on Tuesdays and Fridays.Teams must pay a $250 team fee, due April 12, and a $40-$80 fee per player, due May 1. ■ 5 on 5 on 5 corporate challenge softball -Teams will play a 10-game schedule from June 11 -Aug. on Sundays after 1 p.m.Teams must pay a $100 team fee, due May 17, and a $40-$80 fee per player, due May 31. Rules include: 5 people from Team 1 at bat, 5 people from Team 2 in the infield and pitching and 5 people from Team 3 in the outfield and playing catcher.Teams earn points based on runs scored. ■ Adult flag football - An 8- week season will run Sundays starting at 1 p.m. from April 23- June 18.Teams must pay a $200 team fee, due April 5, and a $32- $72 fee per player, due April 12. ■ Senior softbali - A new 55- and-up softball League hopes to launch. A meeting, held on April 5 at the Brighton Senior Center, will gauge the interest and help set rules and schedule at the Brighton Senior Center. RSVP to Cheryl at (810) 299-4140 or cmudd@selcra.com. HOWELL AREA PARKS AND RECREATION (517) 546-0693 ext. 0 or www.cityofhowell.org ■ Drop-in basketball - The drop-in sessions run from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday nights all winter at Highlander Way Middle School. Cost is $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. ■ Drop-in voiieybali - Adults ages 18 and older can play at Three Fir^s Middle School from 7:30-9:30 p.m.Tuesdays through the winter. Cost is $2. ■ Giris travei voiieybaii - Players in grades 4-8 can register now until Feb. 20 for an 8-game season beginning April 7.The cost is $60-$120. ■ NFL fiag footbali - Players ages 6-14 will receive an offical NFL replica jersey in a noncontact league that begins April 3.The cost is $60-$120. Registration ends March 17. ■ Horseback riding iessons - For beginners 8-and-up, two six-class sessions will be held indoors from Feb. 10-March 17 at 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays or 2:30- 4 p.m. Saturdays.The cost is $150. ■ Pom basics - Elementary students can learn pom from the Howell junior-varsity team from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4 and middle-schoolers from 9 a.m.- noon March 11 at the Barnard Community Center.The cost is $20. ■ introduction to tennis - Children grades 2-5 can learn tennis skills with six classes from Feb. 9-March 16 at 4:30-5:30 p.m.Thursday nights at the Bennett Recreation Center.The cost is $60. ■ Karate ciasses - Five different classes of karate, with 8 sessions apiece, will run all winter long. Call for details.The costs are $29-$58. ■ Roiierama ii ciasses - Classes teaching all ages to skate, rollerblade and play roller hockey run all winter long.The costs are $28-$130. Call for details. ■ Coaches ciinic - A free clinic from 10 a.m.-noon April 8 will teach parents how to teach soccer skills. ■ Kiddie kickbaii - Ages 3-4 can learn the game for six Saturday sessions from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. May 6-June 10 at the Bennett Recreation Center.The cost is $30. ■ Soccer programs - Registration for young players any grade runs until March 31. The cost is $40. Kicking it up spring soccer, for grades 1-5, and extreme teen soccer, for grades 7-8, both start in mid-April. ■ Extreme dodgebaii - Middle-school players can register as a team or individuals. The leagues run Thursday nights from March 9-April 13. The cost is $25. PINCKNEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION (810) 225-3950 ■ Fitness night - Families can come use the pool, track, gym and weight-room equipment at the Community Complex at Pathfinder School from 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the winter.The cost is $2.50 per person. ■ Aduit dodgebaii - Open dodgebaii runs 7-9 p.m.Tuesday at the Community Complex at Pathfinder.The cost is $3. ■ Swimming - The Pinckney Community Pool has many programs, including early bird swim from 6-7:15 a.m. Mbnday- Friday; masters lap-wprkouts will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays; on-going youth classes and age-group competitions with the Pinckney Swim Team (PAC). ■ O v e r -4 0 s tre n g th t ra in in g - Run by Roberta Little, this class runs from 5- 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in th e Community Complex w eigh t room at Pathfinder.The cost is $60 for six weeks. ■ Voiieybaii - The co-ed vollyeball league runs Monday nights until March 13 at . Navigator.The cost is $25. ■ Karate - The art of Sanchin- Ryu is taught from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday until March 15.The cost is $40/person, $80/family. ■ Saturday gym club - Children can play dodgebaii, basketball, volleyball and other gym games for four weeks with Holly Purdy. Ages.3-4 will be 10- 10:45 a.m. Saturday and 11 - 11:45 a.m. FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION DEPARTMENT (517) 223-6481 ■ In-house soccer - Registration for players ages 4 to 3rd grade runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10. Practices begin March 25 and ends May 27.The cost is $50-$75. ■ Travel soccer - Registration for players grades 3-12 runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10. Practices begin March 25 and ends mid-June.The cost is $90-$135. ■ In-house baseball/softball - Registration for players ages 4 to 8 will run Feb. 27-March 10. The season begins in late May and ends in July.The cost is $65- $97.50. ■ Travel baseball/softball - Registration for players ages 4 to 14 will run Feb. 27-March 10. The season begins in April and ends in July.The cost is $65- $187.50. HARTLAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (810) 746-2150 or w w w .h a rtlan d c om m u n ity ed . com ■ Men's open basketball - Pickup games run from 7-10 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays through the winter.The cost is $4. RECRUITS FROM Cl Tradition of Grand Valley State draws recruits Hillsdale. “They have a great coaching staff and everybody got along good. I know I will get a .good education there.” Jandasek could have walked on without a scholarship at Western Michigan to play Division I football, and also considered Hillsdale, Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech. “They came after me hard,” Jandasek said of Grand Valley. ‘Tou know they are a perennid power and always going to the Division 2 national championship (game). It was a good fit It was the level of football I want to play a t” Jason D eegan can be reached a t jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t (810) 844-2012. LIST FROM Cl 2002 Rose Bowl crossed off 2 other items Scheloske, who lives in Genoa Township, figured he’d never land a ticket to the big game, but he was fortunate to get recruited to work with SAFE Management by Doug Curry, a long-time South Lyon school board member who has worked with the company four years. SAFE Management handles guest services and security at three venues around the NFL, including Ford Field, M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Scheloske has been working each Detroit Lions home game this season in preparation of Super Bowl XL. He’s also one of hundreds of Detroit-area volunteers who were scheduled to greet visitors flying into Detroit Metro Airport Thursday. The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of sporting spectacles Scheloske has coveted, although landing World Series tickets won’t be easy, either. “I have faith in the Tigers (making the World Series again), but I should have gone in 1984 or 1968,” he said with a laugh. He did buy tickets to the Rose Bowl in 2002, knocking two items off his Ust simultaneously - seeing the legendary bowl and a national championship game (Miami hammered Nebraska, 37-14). He’s seen the Daytona 500 and loved his experience at NASCAR’s night race in Bristol, Tenn. His list includes vacation hot spots he hasn’t hit yet, like Hawaii and Cape Cod, and places he has seen since he quit coaching, such as: ■ Touring Civil War battle sites in Gettysburg, Pa., and Richmond, Va. ■ Cruising to Alaska. ■ Vacationing in Banff, Alberta, in the CanaSan Rockies. ■ Visiting every major island of the Caribbean. “I didn’t do them when I was coaching,” Scheloske said. “I was busy every weekend. People don’t realize when you’re coaching, there are so many things. They (families) go off (on vacation), but you’re still there (with the kids). It is turning into a year-round thing.” Other pursuits he’s yet to conquer are more adventurous: ■ Chasing a tornado. ■ Riding the 'ITans-Siberian Railroad, which spans China, Mongolia and Russia. ■ A journey to Antarctica. ■ Cruising through the Panama Canal. ■ Snowmobiling Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. And not all of them are selfish. No. 19 is to drive for “Meals on Wheels” and No. 30 is to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in downtown Detroit. His wife, Mary, said her husband might add items as he crosses things off. “It is not a big giant obsession (to finish the list),” she said. “But it’s just something fiin to look at once in a while.” Jason Deegan can be reached a t jdeegan&ivingstoncommunitynews .com or a t (810) 844-2012. Putnam Township Board Minutes Synopsis January 18, 2006 The regular meeting o f the Putnam Township Board was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Putnam Township Annex, 122 S. Howell, Pinckney, MI 48169. Members present: Guyon, McCloskey, Klein, Buerman, and Dobis. Absent: Knopf and Benedetti. Approval of Minutes: Approved minutes from December , 21, 2005 Regular meeting. Approved minutes from joint Township Board and Village Council meeting December 7, 2005 Payment o f Bills: Approved payment o f bills as presented. Old Business: 1) Approved amendment to Chpt. 26, Sec. 12 - Space and Height Requirements o f Township Code o f Ordinances. New Business: 1) Fire Dept.: Approved $900 for Chief and Asst. Chief to attend MAFC Winter Conference. 2) Approved rezoning 14-22- 300-017 for Helen Dowty from RIC & RIAAA to RIB. 3) Approved rezoning 14-26-300-013 for Daniel Winisky from RIAA to ,R1A. 4) Reappointed Mary Chamberlain to the Pinckney Community Public Library Board for a 4 year term. 5) Adopted Resolution #06-01 to place Fire Operating Millage renewal on May 2, 2006 ballot. 6) Approved retaining services of Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith for legal counsel for Township Facilities bond issue not to exceed $15,000. 7) Authorized supervisor to seek topographic survey bids for Township property. 8) Adopted Federal Poverty Exemption Guidelines for Board o f Review. 9)Approved accepting mail-in property assessment protests in lieu o f appearing in person at Board of Review. 10) Approved $626.34 for the purchase o f 6 hand-held GPS units for Fire Department. Adjourned 8:28 PM. Prepared by Clerk Sally D. 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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. I 0 % D O W N . I T ’ S T R U E . S p e c ia l fin a n c e p a ck a g e fea tur e s:* * l ) $ 1 ,2 0 0 m o v e s y o u in 2) 5.38% in t e r e s t , 5 -y e a r fix ed 3) Monthly p a ym en t a s low a s $8 0 0 D E X T E R I 2 From the $170s Thorton Farms • Single F am ily Homes • 1 ,3 85-2,705 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity clubho use and pool • Easy access to U S -2 3 and 1-94 • Close to A n n A rb o r 866-357-0243 So u th side o f Jackson Rd, w e s t o f Park er R d (e x it 167 o f f 1-94) m m , iPtiw 1" 0 PURCHASE NOW AND GET $ 5 , 0 0 0 TO $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 TOWARDS ANy (OR ALL) OF THE FOLLOWING:* • P u r c h a s e p r i c e • B e s t B u y g i f t c a r d C l o s in g c o s t s • G a s c a r d *H om e m u s t s e ll a nd c lo s e b y 3/30/06. R e s tric tio n s a pp ly . See sa les m a n a g e r fo r d eta ils . *T h is is n o t a c o m m itm e n t to le nd . Based o n $158,000 sa les price. M o n th ly p a ym e n t is,b ase d o n a f ir s t m o rtg a g e fo r 80% o f th e p rice on a 5 -y e a r f ix e d ra te m o rtg a g e a t 5.375% (APR 5.563%) w ith in te re s t o n ly p a ym e n ts , a n d a se con d m o rtg a g e fo r 20% o f th e p rice on a 3 0 -y e a r f ix e d ra te m o rtg a g e (w ith a 1 5-yea r b a llo o n ) a t 8.625%, (APR 8.687%). Inte re s t rates can v a ry based on c re d it s co re , d ow n p a ym e n t, and q u a lify in g ra tio s a nd a re s u b je c t to c h a n g e a t a ny tim e w ith o u t p r io r n otice . P a ym e n t d oe s n o t in c lu d e m o n th ly e s c ro w fo r p ro p e r ty ta x e s a nd h om e o w n e r 's in s u ra n c e . Pro jec te d cash re q u ire d to c lo se is p ro je c te d b ase d on u tiliz in g p a rt o f th e m o n th ly in c e n tiv e to p a y c lo s in g co s ts a nd p re -p a id item s . M o d e l o r S how c a s e h om e s m a y re q u ire a d d itio n a l fu n d s to c lo s e based o n p ro p e rty ta x p ro -ra tio n s a t c lo s in g . See y o u r C TX Loa n O ffic e r fo r d e ta ils . I From the $160s The Woodlands of Chatterton Village • Attached Townhomes • 1,331-1,556 S q .ft. - Commun ity clubhouse and pool • Easy access to 1-275 • 3 decorated models to to u r 8 6 6 - 3 S 7 - 0 2 3 7 Beck Rd. south o f Geddes Rd F O W L E R V I L L E I 3 From the $140s Red Cedar Crossing • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 S q .ft. • Fowlerville Schools • 3 decorated models to to u r 8 6 0 - 3 5 7 - 0 2 4 2 Van Buren Rd, we s t o f Fow le rv ille Rd (exit 129 o f f 1-961 From the $264s Autumn Woods • Sin g le Family Homes • 2 ,0 50-2,800 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity sidewalks and w o o d e d sites • Hartland Schools 8 6 6 - 3 5 7 - 0 2 4 4 B y A p p o in tm e n t O n ly H ig h la n d Rd (M-S9), w e s t o f US-23 (e x it 67) From the mid $ 2 0 0 s • Now Open The Woods of Forest Ridge • Sin g le Fam ily Homes • 2 ,3 8 4 -3 ,2 0 6 S q .ft, • Howell Schools • Close to shopping, dining and expressways 8 6 6 - 7 0 8 - 2 5 9 8 West s id e o f Latson Rd, so u th o f M-59 (e x it 141 o f f l ‘ 96) From the $ 1 5 0 8 The Enclave at Meadowbrook • Sin g le Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity sidewalks and to t lot • Easy access to U S -2 3 and 1-94 8 5 8 - 2 3 1 - 1 3 2 5 A rk o n a Rd b etween Platt a n d C arpe nte r (e x it 2 7 o f f US-231 From the $180s Meadowbrook • Sin g le Family Homes • 1.385-2,384 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity sidewalks and to t lot • Easy access to US -2 3 and 1-94 • M ilan Schools • Decorated model to to u r 8 6 8 - 3 5 7 - 0 2 4 0 A rk o n a Rd b etween Pla tt a n d Ca rpenter (e x it 2 7 o f f US-231 C E N T E X H O M E S P I T T S F I E L D T W P . I 8 From the $170s Blue Heron Pot ate • Attached T ow nhome s • 1,418-1,450 S q .ft. • Access to U S -12 ■ An n Arb o r school district 8 6 6 - 3 5 7 - 0 1 9 1 S o uth o f M ic h ig a n A v e (US-12), east s ide o f Pla tt Rd ie x it 34 o f f US-23) S U P E R I O R T W P . I 9 From the $200s Brookside • Single Family n om e s • 1,615-2,384 S q .ft. • Children's p laygroun d and sidewalks « Close to Ann A rb o r and Canton • N ew ly decorated m o d e l to to u r 8 6 6 - 3 5 7 - 0 2 4 1 Geddes Rd b etween Ha rris a n d P rospect y P S I L A N T I I 1 0 From the $ 2 0S s Aspen Ridge Square • Single Fam ily Homes • 1,619-2,380 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity pool house, pool and sidewalks • Access to U S -2 3 and 1-94, close to An n A rb o r 8 6 6 - 3 5 5 - 6 1 6 3 So u th e a s t c o rn e r o f M o n g e r a n d Textile Rd (e x it 34 o f f US-23 o r 181A o f f 1-94) From the $210s Aspen Ridge Village • C o n d om in ium Homes . 1,522-1,997 S q .ft. • C om m u n ity pool house, pool and sidewalks • Close to An n A rb o r and Canton • 2 decorated mo d els to to u r 8 6 5 - 3 5 5 - 8 1 6 4 So u th e a s t c o rn e r o f M o n g e r a n d Textile Rd (e x it 34 o f f US-23 o r 181A o f f 1-94) centexhomes.com/detroit S a le s o ff ic e o p e n : M o n d a y 11 am to 5 p m , T u e s d a y - S u n d a y 10 am to 5 pm B ro k n rs a lw .^ y s WH-lconiM C4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2006 DIRECTORY Arbor Woods New Model: 4207 Center Valley Carpenter Rd. between Packard and Ellsworth, (behind Target) From $229,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com . Arbor Hills (Coming Soon!) Toll Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth Roads, Superior Twp. From the upper $500’s 734-761-6363 www.tollbrothers.com Aspen Ridge Square Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textile. I-94 exit 181A. Ypsilanti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0523 H riiiE Highland Rd. HARTLAND Highland Rd. s m e l l K^dle Golf Club Rd. {RE60RY Patterson Lake (iver e w i i o m e <► o o Aspen Ridge Village - Duet Condominiums Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textiie. 1-94 exit 181 A. Ypsiianti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0524 Autumn Woods Condominiums Sutton Development Co., LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr. - NE Corner of Clark & Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160’s. 734-482-9000 www.autumnwoodscondos.com Balmoral Park Condominiums Wineman & Komer Walk to Brianwood Mall Main Street North of Eisenhower From $240’s 734-913-8661 Balmoralparkcondos.com Bellemeade Hometowne Building Company Augusta Twp. From $249,900 734- 461-9608 www.hometownebuiliding.com Blue Heron Pointe Townhomes Centex Homes 6240 Trumpeter Lane - East side of Platt, S. of Michigan Ave. (US-23 exit 34) Pittsfield Twp., Ypsilanti. From the $170’s 866-637-0525 Bonner Hills Villas and Estates Bonner Hills Building 25 mi. S.W. of Ann Arbor @ Rogers Hwy. and M-50, Tecumseh. Condo’s from the $170's - Houses from the $250’s. (517) 42-HILLS (424-4557) www.bonnerhills.com Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr. - S. side of Geddes, btwn Prospect & Harris, Superior Twp. From the $200’s 866-637-3741 Carriage Trace Hometowne Building Company 1008 Carriage Trace Blvd. On 11 Mile, E. of Pontiac Trail, South Lyon From $279,900. 248-446-1439 www.hometownebuilding.com PINC:KNEY BRIGHTON^ Brighton Rd. VISIT THESE COMMUNITIES ONLINE AT WWW.MLIVE.COM/REALESTATE Cordlev Lake Rd. O o o Castleton Farms Campbell/Eddings Bldg., Co. N. Territorial & Dexter-Townhall From $289,900. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Celtic Farms Michigan Home Builders On Inkster Rd. N of Huron River, S. of Van Horn, In Flatrock From $229,900 586-726-6700. www.mlhomebuilders.com Centennial Farms Johnson Building Croup Off Textile, between Lohr & State Mid $300’s. 734-429-9550 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com Chelsea Fairways - R. Cook Properties 691 Park Lane, Chelsea From the Upper $200’s. 734-475-3800 www.rcookproperties.com Chelsea Springs - R. Cook Properties 1420 Duncan Drive, Chelsea. Ranch Condos from the $130's 734-475-2870 www.rcookproperties.com Cherry Hill Gardens Cherry Hill/Denton Group SE corner of Cherry Hill & Denton Rds., Canton From the low $200’s. 734-844-7824 www.cherryhillgardens.com Cloverly Village Michigan Home Builders 3069 Cloverly, corner of Stone School & Ellsworth, Ann Arbor From $164,900, 734-971-3800 www.mihomebuilders.com Courtyards of Dundee - R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Drive, Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 www.rcookproperties.com Dexter Crossing Peters Building Co. Village of Dexter-Dexter A2 Rd, to Carrington $220,900-$310,000. 734-429-2440 WWW petersbuilding.com DIuble Meadows Peters Building Co. Corner of Waters & Strieter Road Lodi Twp., Ann Arbor address. From the $280’s. 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Dundee Ridge - R. Cook Properties 198 Caribon Run, Dundee From the $150's 734-529-7722 www.rcookproperties [ Bxter-Chel*a Rd. CHILSEA DEKTia JACKSON -WHITIVIORE- -LAKENORTHUILLE \M M S B -ORASS LAKE ---------— _____TarltoHal Rri - j -------------------------------------------- n — 1 ^ 1 j 1 \ H /r i c\ ■ ■ 1 F o rd R d !'" ^ HSIIII . Austin Rd. JACKSON COUNTY ■ e — 7 ScioCtiuidi' Watera Ellsworth Cherry Hitt Rd. ANN AIRBGRi SALINE yissm tfzr A — ^ 1 1QC G |d ^ e R d > ^ YPSILflRTr™ I t a Cherry Hill Rd. MELVINDA .E Morgan I Ellsworth CLINTON Judd iwell Rd. Rd. Textile Rd, ^Textile Rd. Bemis Rd. Willis Rd. Maitz fEEt i T W. Huron River Dr. C LENAWS COUNTY TECUMSEH ^___ . 1 ^ Reti Mill dJ______ _ flurfSt. . VaBey-RdY ^ Adrian DUNDEE 4 ^ Fieidstone Viiiage Condominiums Sutton Development Co., LLC Just W. of M-52 and Old US-12, Chelsea $150’s - $190’s, 734-475-2600 ww/w.fieldstonevillagecondos.com 4 , 4 , Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213- 6286 www.guentherhomes.com • Harvest Ridge Guenther Building Company On US12 in the Village of Clinton across from the High School From the $160’s, 517-456-8681 www.guenthethomes.com : Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. E. Michigan Ave. - East of State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline From $237,000 734-429- 2440 www.petersbuilding.com Hidden Lake Beck Development Community 1 mile East of US-23, Silver Lake Rd, (Exit 55) 3 miles South of 1-96 From the upper $400’s to over $1 million. 248-446-3541 www.hiddentakeonline.com. Highpointe Villas at Stonebridge Signature Communities E. off Maple Rd. btwn Ellsworth & Textile Rd., Ann Arbor From the $340’s 734-944-5757 ww/w.signaturecommunities.info Hometown Village of Marion Deicer Homes Off D-19 - just South of 1-96 From the low 200’s to high $300 517-540-1300 www.thebuilderofdreams.com Huntington Woods Bayberry-Construction Monroe-Macon Rd. and Saline River, Saline From the $320's. 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial. From the $280's 734-433-1775 www.guentherhomes.com Irish Hills Hometowne Building Company Hartland. From $234,900 810-629-2264 www.hometownebuilding.com' Kirkway of Scio Curtis-A&M Scio Building 650TWistera Trace, Scio Township S. of Jackson Rd, off Staebler. Ann Arbor. From $259,900. 734-995-5500 www.amcustombuilthomes.com www.curtisbuilding.com Legacy Heights Bayberry Construction 2181 Windmill Way, Saline. Off Maple, just S. of Textile.From the $330,000’s 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. 1 block E. of Stadium on Liberty in Ann Arbor. $315,000-$398,000 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Maple Cove & The Enclave Summitt Development M-14 to Maple Rd, 1/2 mile S, on West side. Ann Arbor From the $270's. 734-260-9210. www.summittmichigan.Gom Meadowbrook ^ Centex Homes 1282 North St. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $180’s 866-637-3771 4 , 4 ^ 4 ^ Rosewood Village Rock Construction S. of Michigan on E. side of Platt Ann Arbor Schools From the $170’s 866-338-ROCK www.rockhomes.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Northern Dancer (off Moon Rd. 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave), Saline From the upper $400’s 734-944-5252 www.tollbrothers.com Saline Valley Farms Signature Communities S. off Milkey Rd., 3/4 mite W. of Sahne-Milan Rd., Saline From the $390’s. 734-424-1500 www.signatureoommunities.info Sandhill Estates Bayberry Construction 11205 Sandhill Dr., Grass Lake From the $212’s. 517-522-6340 www.harris-homes.com 4 , Stoneyfield Meadows of Dexter Marhofer/Campbell Building Island Lk Rd. W out of Dexter just past Wylie on the S. Side of Island Lk. From $289,900. 734-426-9897 www.mc-reatestate.com Meadowind, Grayhawk Marhofer/Campbell Building Co, Dexter-Pinckney Rd., South of M36. From $200’s. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com ❖ Middlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton E of M-52 W of Occidental on N side. North Adrian S of Clinton From the S160s 517-266-8130 wwwigueniheihoines com Mystic Ridge Arm Arbor Builders Inc S. side of Strawberry Lake Rd btw Mast 8 Merrill Hamburg Township Homes from the $270 s. Condos from the $240 s (734) 449-4625 WWW mysticridgp com North Meadows Guenther Building Company N of North Territorial E of Mast From the mid 3300's 734-424-0641 WWW guenthe'"homes rom ■ Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergiove Townhomes LLC Btidgo & Grove Rds Yj^silanh Fiom $159,900 734-485-0550 WWW brgcustomhomes com 4^ River Ridge - R. Cook Properties 539 Ridge Point Dr Dundee Homes fiom the S250's & Condos from the S160s 734-529-868 WWW rcookpioperOes com Summerfleld Glen Condos Norfolk Homes Liberty between Maple & Wagner, Ann Arbor. From the $170's 734-997-9540 www.norfolk-homes.com The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1289 Meadowbrook Di - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the S150s 866-637-3770 The Gallery at the Polo Fields BRG Custom Homos 888 Eagle Ave Ann Arbor From the $500 s 734-669-2959 WWW brgcustomhomes com The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigan Home Builders 13490 Christina Lane, Van Buren Twp. 1-94 to exit 187 go South on Rawsonville then 1 mi E on Huron River Dr Condos from the mid $180 s 734 699-2700 WWW mihomebuilders com The Pines Johnson Building Group 4111 Timber Ridge Dr. Ann Arbor From the mid SSOOs (734) 996 9456 wwwjohnsonbuildinggroup com 4 ^ The Timbers Summitt Development 1/2 mile S. of Huron River Dr. on EllwelL Van Buren Twp. From the $240’s. 734-697-5977. www.summittmichigan.com The Village of Hickory Pointe Rook Construction South of Michigan Ave. between Munger & Crane. Ann Arbor Schools, From the $260's 866-553- ROCK www.rockhomes.com The Woodlands of Chatterton Village Townhomes by Centex Homes 47515 Ormskirk - SW corner of Beck & Geddes, Canton From the $T60's 866-637-3753 Thornton Farms ^ Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle - S. side of Jackson Rd., w. of Parker, Dexter (1-94 exit 167) From the $170’s 866-637-3772 Torwood Timberline Building 8 Design, Inc. Michigan Ave. 8 Austin Rd., Saline From the $350’S. 734-944-2526 siles/mlive.com/timberline Trowbridge Homes of Andover Trowbridge Companies 50912 Richard Dr., Comer of N. Territorial 8 Napier, Plymouth Twp. From Mid $300's 734-459-4258 www.trowbridge-companies.com Uptown Village Delcor Homes Cornel of Carpenter 8 Arkona (Exit 27) Starting from low $200 s to high S300's 734-439-8700 vrww thebuilderofdreams com Walnut Ridge Toll Brothers Inc 2578 Timber Hill Dr Maple Rd 1/4 mi N of M-14 From the low $600's (734) 769-6900 WWW tollbrothers com Warrior Cove of Grass Lake Marhofer/Camjjbell Michigan Ave to Norvell -South Grass Lake From $149 900 734-323-0111 WWW me re a le s ta te com Wellesley Gardens Wellesley Building Company Located on North side of Michigan Ave Just west of US-23 Ann Arbor From the low S190s 734-434-3333 WWW wellesleygardens com Westrldga of Dexter Signature Communities Baker Rd exit off I-94 N to downtown Dexter W thru village past historic bridge, right to models From the $220's 734-424-1500 WWW signaturecomniunities info 4 , West Towne Condominiums The Concannon Company 8 Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty 8 Maple, Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presales from the $250’s 734-994-5599 www.westtownecondos.com Woodland Ridge Hometowne Building Company 5081 White Tati Ct, Commerce Twp. From $259,900.248-684-1335 www.hometownebuilding.com York Meadows - R. Cook Properties 9050 Carter Dr., Saline From the $340’s, 734-944-2300 www.rcookproperties.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2006 your home Buying, Building or Refinancing a Reality! hw m honTcua GREAT RATES - DONE RIGHT 100% Purchases • Interest Only Loans All Credit Levels * Self-Employed Home Equity Loan • Construction • Land Loans 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 2 8 2 0 2548 Harte Drive, Brighton C red it Issues Restore y o u r credit. Call (81Q) 923-3169. Own a h om e ! (810) 229-6669, ext. 106. A s k fo r Jerry. Cred it Problems? If y o u w a n t to own a home s o o n , call tod a y! (Direct) (810) 923-3169 o r (810) 229- 6669, ext. 106. Ask fo r Jerry. Rent to Own a Home Ca nn o t q u a lify to buy? Call to d a y (direct) (810) 923-3169 o r (810) 229-6669, ext. 106. A s k fo r Jerry. C o m m e rc ia l, In d u s t r ia l a n d R e ta il 'S a le L iq u o r & c-store fo r sale. A verag e $900K last 3 yrs. O w n e r fin an cin g available. Call 973-879-9040 fo r info Pizzeria Dine in, ca rry out, W h itm o re Lake, 734-417-7376. PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS S ta n da rd & custom sizes. W o rk s h o p s , barns, arenas. C om p e titiv e prices. Exceptio n a l q ua lity . A rb o r Building Comp an y. ® 734-996-2600. SALINE - Auto Repair 3 -bay. 116 W. Michigan Ave. $379,000. REID REAL ESTATE: 734-429-1100. Self Sto ra g e Portfo lio fo r sate. Ja ckson 8 Lansing, g o o d ca shflow, h igh OCCP, g re a t lo catio n s, upside. Perfe c t fo r ow n e r, in ves to r o r 1031. Principals o n ly . Broker, MJ Partners, Ml co -o p Broker, SVI Properties 248-790-5552 s v ip ro pe rtie s@ ya h oo .com $$$ CASH NOW! $$$ 1 BUY HOUSES. Call 1-517-403-2987 $$$ fo r cash. $$$ FAMILY NEEDS HOME. 3-1- b drm, 2 bath. Will take o ver payments. Please Call Connie 517-448-4663. Ann A rb o r, A w e some locatio n ! Corner u nit! Immaculate 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath lu x u ry tow nh ou se . Open flo o r plan, fireplace, all a ppllcances, 2 car garage, beautiful deck backing to wo od s /tra ils , close to Gallup Park, walking/ biking trails). Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Golf, cross c o u n try skiing, h igh ways, Pfizer, UM, Bus line. Fitness centers, bank, pharmacy, mall. A n n A rb o r Schools. $310,000. Listed at: w w w .fo rsa le b yow n e r.com (listing ID # 20526560) Contac t 734-646-7900 o r 734- 998-6607. No agents please. A n n A rb o r NE $198,900 o ff Nixon. Quiet, spacious, ye t wa lk to stores. 2533 Meade 769-5092 c ra ig slist ann a rb or Ann A rb o r W alden Hills tw o bed ro om , updated kitchen and bath, ready to mo ve in. $116,000. © 4 2 6 -8 6 2 4 . O ffic e S p a c e - Sale Dow n tow n office fo r sale w ith parking at 401 N. Main. 1415 square feet. $399,000. Call (734) 668-4040 o r see www .v inta ge fs .comM Ol FOR SALE, 12,000 sf o ffice buildin g -f 6000 sf basement, ask $750K. Hurry, w o n t last! V.I.P. 248-569-9091. HOME WONT SELL? WE BUY HOUSES A n y c o nd itio n. 734-604-7203. In v e s tm e n t , a n d In c om e P ro p e r ty - Sale Ann A rb o r Duplex - Built '04. 3 bdrm, 2V 2 bath, fireplace, ceramic, 1 car. Leased to 9/ 06. $379K. 734-945-3603. DEPOT TOWN, 3 UNIT. $20,400/yr. income. $162K fo r quick sale. 734-484-3654 Investment Property M ilford Rd. Fully leased. Class A , mu lti-tenant, income p ro du c in g, professional b uilding. 6200 sf, full basement. Call 517-552-1056. 2 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, JACKSON AREA. 9 Units, s h owing g o o d return Parma, $320K. Duplex 2 bdrm each u nit, e xcellent condition, $78K. Winn Brokerage & Management, 517-784-8833. C o n d o m in iu m s , T o w n h o u s e s , C o -o p s -S a le Ann A rb o r - Ranch co nd o w / pond & g olfco urse v iew ! End u nit 3 b drm 3 bath w /fin ishe d day ligh t basement, 2 car a ttached garage, 1st flo o r laundry. Lone Oak a t Stonebridge. $299,999 Agent 734-968-4333 Ann A rb o r - Ranch s tyle co n d o, handicapped accessible. 1200 sf, near Lohr & Oak Valley. $185K. 414-732-1641. Avail. Imme d iate ly, 2bd rm, ^Vs bath, clean Chapel Hill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, lo w price o f 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker. ©73 4 -66 3 -7 61 0 Avail. Imme d iate ly, 2 b d rm , IV? bath, clean Chapel Hill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, lo w price o f 154K. Own er is licensed real estate broker. © 7 3 4 -6 6 3 -7 6 1 0 BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN tow nh ou se , 212 W W illiam. 3 b drm 3V? baths. To o many features to list. Call 734-320- 7036 fo r a pp ointme n t. $519,000. No agents please. BUY/RENT Milan -Awe som e Condo w /g a ra g e . $1,100 R e n te r $149,900 Purchase, 2 b drm, 2 bath, 1200 sf. Real Estate One 734-439-8405 BUY OR RENT Saline T ownhome. $975 re n t o r $97,900 Purchase, 2 b drm w / basement. Real Estate One. 734-439-8405 By Owner Immaculate A n n A rb o r, p e rfe c t lo catio n ! 2380sf 2 b d rm /2 'A b a th . Hardw o o d flo o rs , eat-in kitchen, 2 fireplaces, fin ishe d w a lk o u t b asement/additional living space, 2V 2 car garage. $289,000. S 734-330-6492 ANN ARBOR - Warm ton e s & w o o d flo o rs , 3 b drm, 2.5 car, fin ish e d basement w /o ffice , lo vely yard, 2719 Radcliffe, $225K. 973-1608; 764-7176 ☆ ★ ☆ OPEN SUN. 12-4.- EBERWHITE - Open Sun 1-4 Gorgeous 3 b d rm , 2’/? bath ranch w /g o u rm e t k itchen & great room. 1643 sf. $349,900. Pauline to Van Dusen to 1210 Clague. 734-945-3902 Heatherwood Condo 2 b d rm + d e n , 2bath, 2nd flo o r, w o o d s v iew , Ic a r garage. $178K. 734-996-3116 OPEN HOUSE SUN 11-2 W a te rfro n t Hamburg Twp. Home rent o r lease o ptio n, 1500sf 3 bd rm,1 ba th, large 2 car garage. Many updates $1200-Fdeposit. 11211 Silver Dr. Info: 810-923-1666 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN! A n n A rb o r - 4 b d rm , 2 bath, 1.5 acres, co u n try se ttin g , 3 y rs o ld. 2500 sf, A/C, fire place, 2 car, fin ishe d lowe r level. Freedom Tw p taxes. $239,900. 734-260-7702. NEW LISTING SALEM TWP - Beautiful 1999 c u s tom bric k co lon ia l on 2 acres. S u rro un de d by natural beauty. Co un try living m in utes from P lymo uth , A nn A rb or, Canton, Livonia, and Sou th Lyon. Near M 1 4 ,1275, & US23. Fenced yard. Walko u t basment. Skylights. $415,000. Showin g b y app o in tm e n t. Call Ric Alessio at 734-679-6896 o r 734-207- 5427. G arrow-Loftis GMAC. SALINE SCHOOLS DIUBLE MEADOWS Imme d iate Occupancy PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 3 b drm w/b aseme nt. 1.1 acre fen ce d lot. New ro o f, fu rnace, d rive , kitchen & bath. RENTED YPSILANTI - 3 b drm, baseme n t, garage. $117,500. $395 cash to close, $812/ m o n th . G o o d /p o o r/n o credit. 810-210-8511 Ann A rb o r - Lansdowne Park, 4 b drm, 2V 2 bath, 2Va car, C/A, updated kitchen. $429,900. 734-995-2683 h om e.e arth lin k .ne t/~ n ic ka4 / A n n A rb o r/W e b s te r 5 b drm 3.5 bath 3360sf, $549,500 Custom h ome www .4 6 75 s cotsway.com 734-426-4859 Ann A rb o r Classic Old West Side, 2 b drm & lo ft, th o ro u g h ly updated. Fenced yard & deck. 209 Mu rray A ve. $280K. © 734-665-5987. A n n A rb o r's Best Kept Secret Kensington St. 1468 & 1558. 734-475-2577. Open Sun 2-4. Ann A rb o r W. side 1.4 acres, 3 bd rm ranch, 3574 Mille r, fu ll fin ish e d basement, 4 car. Updates, $345K. 734.995.3736 Brighton - 3 Bdrm, main flo o r la un d ry, fire p lace , master. $249,900 Karyn @ Five Lakes Real Estate. 810-513-7813. Elegant 2 b drm Condo in histo ric mansion in Ypsilanti. 2 V 2 bath, 1700 sf, n ew ly renovated.$ 215K. 734-644-5656 LIBERTY HEIGHTS Immediate Occupancy CO NDO -$319,900 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 New co nd o in Pittsfield Twp. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car garage, ceramic tile , all a ppliances + wa she r/d rye r, $170k/best. 586-992-3767. On Ford Lake - 2 b d rm , 2 bath, n ew furna ce , A/C. Lots o f storage. Pre-approved o n ly. $ 1 18K. © 734-558-9826. TOWNHOMES In A n n A rb o r Low Scio Twp. taxes. From the mid $200's. 734-213-4100 w w w .w e x fo rd h om e s .c om I O p e n H o u s e s Ann A rb o r - Open Sun, 2-4. 1117 Wines Dr. Tri-level. 994-3518. ow ne rs .com/atm 1230 10 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ARGENTINE, Ml Upgrades, new roof, boiler, siding, decks, & more. Patio overlooks beautiful pond. Priced to sell at $575,000 www.jennifertremaine.com or cail 810.252.3827 c2197069| Charming Ann A rb o r home, h a rdw o o d flo o rs , large yard, garage. $175,000 734-995- 1043, dawn e a@ umich .e d u . Chelsea 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2004 co lon ia l, open flo o r plan, fenced ya rd , near school. $279K. 734-945-8373 DEXTER CROSSING Immediate Occupancy 3 b drm ranch $272,000 PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 FOR SALE BY OWNER Maple 8 Miller, 2412 N. Circle Dr. Listed at w w w . fsbo.com/79085. S hown by appt. 734-433-0154 4-SALE BY OWNER Forestbrook Sub, 3630 Terhune - A n n A rb o r. 4 b drm, 1V? bath Colonial. Cul-de-sac lot, fin ish e d basement, $265,000. 734-944-0251. HARWOOD FARMS Starting at $237,000. Saline Schools PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 House fo r Sale By Owner. 4 b drm, 2V 2 bath. $20,000 up grading. $259,000. Great.734-736-1277 We need homes to s h ow case on HGTV. If y ou are th in k in g o f selling, call Deb Dybevik, C. B. Schweitzer 800-294-2648 x 600. Milan - 4 b d rm , 2.5bath. Close to schools. $390,000. GE appliances. Quality b u ilt 3 Bonus Rooms. Brick. Roger W h ite 734-730-9482 Keller W illiams Realty Ro gerWhiteHomes.com NEAR EMU & DOWNTOWN - 407 Emmet St. 3 u n it h ome, v e ry clean & we ll maintained. A lwa y s rented. 2 units w / lo ng te rm tenants. Current leases runs th rew A ug. 06. Tenant pays all u tilitie s, exce pt w a ter. Gross in com e = $20,400. Asking $209,900. 734-646-0037 o r 477-5911. Renovated h ome, 5 acres, trees. 15min. to Ann A rb o r, 2mi. Chelsea & 1-94. 3 b drm 1.5 bath. Barn. $245K. 734-475-4392 Starter h ome, YpsI - 3 bdrm, fu ll basement, 1V 2 bath, d in ing ro om , garage. Price to sell $84,300. 734-637-9146 YPSILANTI 4 y e ar o ld h ome. 3 bed/ 2 bath w /g arag e & basement. Could be 0 d ow n . $1300/mo 734-521-0198 S u b u rb a n A re a s a n d C o u n t r y H o m e s -S a le Grass Lake Village New 2 story, 3 bdrm $199,900. VILLAGE PRESERVE (734)945-5261 villagepreserve.com LOG HOME- 3 acres, Clark Lake/Liberty Twp ., 35 m in utes We st o f Saline. 1500 sq' w /u n fin is h e d w a lk out, basement. $219K. 517-529-3039. J a c k s o n a n d L e n a w e e A re a H om e s - S ale Home For Rent o r Sale by O wn er Charming Tecumseh 3 b d rm , 1.5 bath, big garage, $ 77 5/mo o r $125,000 (734)242-5799 # 2016 Lake access 2 b drm h ome, large lo t, 2V? car, Irish Hills area. $107,900. Also lake access d ou ble lo t, both $27,000. A ls o h un ting land, 60 acres. K illarney Real Estate. 517-937-3059. E. JACKSON- New 5 bdrm, 2V2 bath house. Atta che d garage, $1400/mo. rent, o p tio n avail, in 2 y rs . 517-787-3478 TECUMSEH TW P -N ic e , 2000 s f ranch, 3 b d rm , 2 bath, 3 0'X 6 0' o u t buildin g on 2 V . acres. $275,000,517- 423-4177 or517-423-7961. L iv in g s to n C o u n ty H om e s S a le PINCKNEY - Ranch, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, fin ish e d wa lk-o u t, 3 car garage, 1 acre. $257,500. (734) 878-2005 PINCKNEY AREA - New h ome 1650 sf, by ow ne r/ b u ild e r, 3 b d rm , 2'/? bath, 1.7 acres, $20K upgrades. Price reduced $1 5K - $219,900. 734-891-7808 FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! B u ild e r s a n d N e w C o n s t r u c t io n CUSTOM Mo d ula r Homes w w w .c u s tom mo d ula r homes1lc.com 248-891-9500; 734-646-1557 GRASS LAKE 1 acre, 1500 s f ranch, 3 b d rm , 2 bath, garage, basement, p orch/ deck, $199,900. Immediate o ccup an cy. 517-376-2881. TORWOOD SUB in Saline 4 b d rm , 2V 2 baths, approx. 2600 sq ', g ranite countertop s , h a rdw o o d , 1st flo o r master. Full b ric k fro n t, 2 car garage. Imme d iate occup an cy. $395K. © 734-944-2526. Service Directory To place an ad, please call 1-800-589-9888 o r call y o u r sa le s rep re senta tive today. S h o rt and lon g te rm co n tra c ts available RATES BUSINESS AND HOMES $1.0 0 p e r L in e 5 L in e M in im u m Prepaid w / Visa or MC A s p h a lt , C o n c re te a n d E x c a v a tin g Crush ed concrete, 5-12 yard loads, d e live re d & ta il gate spread. 517-861-7441. B r ic k w o r k a n d M a s o n ry C o n c re te and Porch repairs & re p laceme n t. Brick & Block We w o rk all win ter. Fully Insured. 517-425-1619. B u ild e rs a n d D e s ig n e rs A n y o n e p ro v iding $600.00 o r m o re in materials and/ o r la b o r fo r residential rem o d e lin g , construction o r re p a ir is required by state law to be licensed. MasterKey Northern C u s tom Home Builders ww w .s te rra b u ild e rs .com © 734-663-0630 © E le c tro n ic R e p a ir a n d S e rv ic e AMERICAN ELECTRIC LIGHT LLC -E xp ert Light Fixture, re s to ra tio n & fabrication. 734-995-5198 free estimates. 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Fair prices. ® 734-449-4912. ★ IDEAL P A IN T IN G -C om - merclal/Residential. Inte rio r/ Exterior. © 734-485-5416 M.A. Peterson Painting. Paper removal. 313-690-9085 25-1-yrs. Ins. 810-750-1640 JARVIS PAINTING CO. Inte rio r/E x te rior Livingston, Oakland 8 su rro un d in g areas Over 25 years experience. A ffo rd ab le rates. Free estimates. Sen io r d iscounts. Fully Insured (517) 546-4326 Cell (248) 202-6585 I G u t te r s SEAMLESS GUTTERS - Commercial & Residential. Norris Gutters 734-429-3345 I F lo o r C o v e r in g s CARPET INSTALLATION New o r used + SALES. 40 -ly rs experience 734-996-3646 ^Custom Tile^ Floors - Ceramic, Porcelain & more! 734-395-0938 (C le a n in g a n d J a n ito r ia l DONE RIGHT HOUSECLEANING 55pt checklist p erfo rm ed $120 p e r home; $60, Seniors Nikki @ (51 7 ) 625-5289 HOUSECLEANING SERVICES, accepting n ew c lients In Jan. '06, references avail. Call 734-218-2069. Housecieaning d on e b y two . great references & rates. Free estimates. © 734-972-1284 HOUSECLEANING - Long te rm arra ng eme nt desired. Great w o rk ! 517-414-9440. House Cleaning Christian, Maria 8 Mel. Great experience. S 734-975-9994 HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES - Insured and references. Call 734-741-8822 H a n d y p e r s o n 2 Hard W o rk in g co lla ge s tu dents ready to tackle odd jo b s , repairs, renovations. Jo el o r Eric 734-255-8642. ★ A1 HOME REPAIRS No jo b to o small! Call: 734-439-2107 Carpenter/Handyman. Qua lity w o rk . Reasonable rates. 734-262-6320 Drywall, p ain tin g, kitchen/ bath remo de lin g . Rental maintenance. 734-477-5869 H a nd yma n /W oo d w o rke r Finish basements, d rywa ll. Call Brian 734-347-3281 HANDYMAN No Jo b To o Small Free Estimate 734-320-2052 FIND IT HERE! 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Fluent in multi-languages. Lucia 734- 678-2528 o r 734-222-4913. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER Availab le Monday-Friday. © 3 1 3 -3 0 0 -3 3 2 5® A d u lt C a re a n d N u r s in g H om e s ★ AFFORDABLE* ★ HOSPICE/HOME C A R E * *1 -7 3 4 -5 4 7 -9 8 8 5 .* NURSES AVAILABLE ALL SHIFTS. Call 1-800-304-0254. I M is c e lla n e o u s S e rv ic e s W ritin g 8 E diting Services. Q ua lity, experience. Call A m y 810-231-6885 M a n u fa c tu re d H o u s in g -S a le 3 b d rm , 2 bath Single Wide. CA, all appliances, ow n e r f i nance. $2500 d ow n , $310 fo r 36 mo. Call 734-385-6411 Aah! '0 3 Patriot w /A w e som e 3 0x1 4ste p-down fam ily room 4 b drm, 2 bath, island kitchen. W h ittake r Oaks 461-6000 Absolute Must Seel '05 4 Seasons. Full Drywall, 3 -Bdrm, 2-Bath, Wh irlpo o l, Covered Porch, Private Yard. WHITTAKER OAKS Call J im 734-461-6000 ★ ★ ★ A F F O R D A B L E ^ ^ ^ WILL FINANCE, NO BANKS, easy terms , '9 4 Dutch, 3/2, 16x80, C/A, A rb o r W oods. Prime lot. 734-330-6517 A n n A rb o r Schools - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1300 sq ft, many u p dates. Comfortable living. $49,900. © 734-327-9871. ★ A GREAT DEAL! ★ $8,000 takes it. Perimeter lot. 2 b d rm , 2 bath. Scio Farms. Call Kay a t © 734-730-2283. MILAN, Rent Special 3 b d rm , 2 bath, dou ble wid e , n ew carpet 8 cupboards, large d eck, Jacuzzi tu b , shed, lots o f extras. Must seel $22,000/best. 734-497-8960 Manchester, rural - 3 b drm ranch, 2 bath, 2-car, pond, bea utifu l nature se ttin g on 12 acres. 734-428-9276 MUST SELL! 14x70', 2 b d rm , 2 bath, Scio Farms Wo o d s Lot! New ro o f 8 appliances. 734-998-1423. A PREMIUM LOT- Scio farms d ou ble w id e . 3 b drm, 2 baths C/A, wa she r/d rye r, n ew ro o f, enclosed p orch, awesome v iew , p le n ty o f parking. $25,000. 734-260-8675. We strld g e m o b ile home park, 3 b d rm , lo t 201, $9.9K M u s t be seen to appreciate. Low d ow n , o w n e r w ill finance. 734-755-9430 Ypsilan ti - '81 Single-wide, Lakeview T ra ile r Park, 2 b drm, c o rn e r lot. Some fu rn iture. $3000. 734-368-0343. R e c re a tio n a l, L a k e P ro p e r ty S a le BY OWNER - 2 b drm cottage o n q u ie t lake. 30 min. from A n n A rb o r, 10 min. from Chelsea/Jackson area. $119,900. 517-522-3403 DEXTER - 2400 s f ranch w / pole barn 8 detached studio. Base Line Lake, w o od e d, d ou ble lot. $730,000. 734-355-0884. Lease to Own, bea utifu l Winans Lake f ro n t home. 3100 Sf, 3 b d rm , 2 bath, 100 ft. fro nta ge , lease $2490/mo., own S445K. 810-231-4713. N o r th e rn M ic h ig a n P ro p e r ty - Sale EASTERN U.P. 80 ACRESOver 3,000' o f w o o d e d w a ter fro n ta g e on the Charlotte River. 3 acre pond. Over 2700 ma ture landscape trees. Newly surveyed. Great h u n tin g ! Eig ht sp lits a vailable. Assoc. Broker-Owner. $179,999. RE/MAX Eagle Properties, Kinross, Ml 800-883-7003. Energy e ffe c ie nt hi-tech h ome In u pN o rth re so rt area. Lots o f e xtras. $220K. Dan, Boyne Realty 800-748-0297 V a c a t io n P r o p e r ty a n d T im e S h a re -S a le BOYNE CITY - Harborage Park. Ranch style 3 b drm co n d o 3 bath. Finished basement. Lake Charlevoix access. $399,900 313-938-8075 BEAUTIFUL 11.5 acre parcel, on M -5 2 ,5 mi. S. o f Chelsea, perked, $169,900. ★ ★ 5 1 7 -3 7 6 -2 8 8 1 ^ ^ . BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on th is w o o d e d villag e 66 x 148.5-F lo t a djo in in g Portage Creek. Close to s ch oo ls 8 d ow n tow n , b u t s till private. Village w a te r, sewer, natural gas 8 cable available. Stockb rid ge S chools. $39,900 Resltj, M. Chelsea 3 acres w a lk o u t site, $59,900. Feb special, 1456 s f ranch, $69,900 + site im pro vem e nt. H.T. Homes, 517-202-9992. EAGLE SPRINGS, Milan $45,900-68,000 City VVater 8 Sewer Real Estate One 734-439-8405 ★ LOTS FOR SALE ★ $97,500 each. Choose from 14 a ll w /c ity w a te r 8 sewer. A n n A rb o r s ch oo ls 8 mailing. 248-909-3628. MANCHESTER - Equestrian Acres S u b d iv is io n ! Large pine trees. 5 acre home-sites from $66,900. Keller W illiam s 734-717-3733 www.estateacres.com 22 Acres Residential Zoned. 12 b u ild in g sites. 7 Mile area, W h itm o re Lake © 248-939- 0901 S ew er/e le ctric available F a rm s a n d A c re a g e - S a le CLEARED VACANT LAND 10 acres, ready fo r y o u r dream home. Located In Belleville, Has electric, gas, w a te r, s ew er, 8 cable. $500K. 21931 Karr Rd. Call fo r d ire c tion s , Pamela 908-339-1493. 82 acre S to c kb rid g e fa rm on c o rn er o f paved roads. Remodeled 2600 square fo o t ranch attached garage 8 large p ole barn. Fields, w o o d s 8 sw amp makes g re at deer h un ting . S up e r inv e s tm en t p ro p e rty 8 o n ly 40 min from A n n A rb o r o r Lansing. Cail 517-745-4950. 56 A cres T ecumseh sch oo ls, 8 sp lits w/6 8 b u ild in g sites. Perked $690,000. A n o th e r 49 acres $515K. 517-423-9606 RIDGEWAY, 89 acres adiac e n tto Village, approx. 1,525ft on Ridge Rd., 11 d iv isions, no PA-116 o r CRP. Call Bruggeman Law Offices, 517-263-7897 3 ACRES PERKED ON PAVED CUL-DE-SAC, 20 MIN FROM ANN ARBOR 48.5K. 734-449-5507. W a n te d o r E x c h a n g e P r o p e r t y -S a le Wanted land c o n tra c t in Ann A rb o r, cancer in fam ily , b uy before present house sells/ prin c ip les only/810-287-6900 O fH ce S p a c e - R e n t $495 Professional Shared Offices, T l- ln te rn e t, 173 Parkland Plaza, A n n A rb o r. Ma rke tpo in t: 734-930-0011 Affo rd ab le , o ffice s -1 2 Mile 8 Greenfield. $300 8 up. V.I.P: 248-569-9091. Am ic k Realty a t W ash te n aw 8 Platt lOOOsf 4 ro om ste. V 2 bath, kitchen, w in d ow s , parking at doo r. 734-971-7777 ANN ARBOR, Beautiful 2nd flo o r o ffice s at M a in /Lib e rty. W/u tilitie s. 734-761-6170, cu rtiscomme rcia lL LC .com A-F VALUE: 360 sf second flo o r to 1125 sf firs t flo o r suites. Packard Eastover Bldg. Parking. 734-662-5599. A ffo rd ab le o ffice /art/s to ra ge space. Utilities in clu de d , across from F^izer. Call J im a t 734-945-9266. BRIGHTON OFFICE SPACE BEST VALUE! 150, 5 0 0 ,8 2400 sf. fo r lease @$295, $595, $2000. No t r iple net. Landlord pays all taxe s/utilities. V?. mi from d ow n tow n , 1V 2 mi to hwys. Call Derek 810-225-7500. Excellent Location - 2457 S. State St., n ext to C omp ute r Medic. 1 3 8 2 s f,$ 1 4 /s f NNN. 734-662-1228 KERRYTOWN DISTRICT Office space available in d ow n tow n A n n A rb o r. 4400 sf o f open space w ith a trium , exposed bric k w a lls and w o o d beams. Brokers p ro tected. 734-662-5008 or in fo@ ke rry tow n .com Office Space Avail. 973 sq'; 1 ,2 , o r 3 suites. 2nd flo o r. On Ecorse, ju s t o ff Michig a n. Call Jo el: 800-836-3325. WATERWORKS BUSINESS CENTER Great S. State St. lo catio n , single o ffice s in a shared buisness center from $360. Other space plans available. “ Gerry, 734-994-5000, A n n A rb o r A ssociates, Inc. Broker WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. lo catio n , 1620 sq. ft, 5 o ffices, large conference ro om plus open area. Ready. Call Gerry, A n n A rb o r A ssociates, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. C o m m e r c ia l, In d u s t r ia l a n d R e ta il - R e n t ANN ARBOR - Office Wa re house Space. Jackson Road. Call A. John Richwine, CCIM, M a rke tpo in t A ssociates: 734-930-0011 Ann A rb o r - Premiere retail space available at 2363 E. Stadium. Call Stacy a t 734- 214-1600 fo r a dd itio na l info. Ann A rb o r-S T A D IU M 8 LIBERTY,1000 sf. o ffice, comme rc ia l, o r shop. Good tra ffic count. 734-663-6541 AVAIL NOW! Must see to appreciate. 5000sf. Z o ne d II W. Jackson Rd. w a re ho u se/ o ffice space. 734-662-3922 New 8-h ome d eve lo pm en t betwe en De xter 8 A nn A rb o r. Beautiful land, 5 acre lots from $225,000. 734-355-0884 For Lease, 7055 sf o ffice and warehouse, w /fro n ta g e on S. Industrial Hwy., Bay d oors, 734^260=6291. FOWLERVILLE/HANDY TWP. Land. Various parcels. 4-27 acres. Commercial/Retail/ Restaurants. Jo hn Din smo re , 248-848-4166. FRIEDMAN REAL ESTATE. KERRYTOWN MARKETS 8 SHOPS - Retail space a vailable in d ow n tow n Ann A rb o r. 1700 s f amo ng s t 24 in de p en d en t, upscale retailers. A ttra c tive 8 conve nien t location. Brokers p rotected. For in fo call 734-662-5008 o r info@ kerry tow n.com PINCKNEY. Commercial b u ild in g w ith goo d v is ib ility . 1212 E. M-36. 2240 sf., excelle n t fo r o ffices o r small shop, ope n flo o r plan. $1800/mo + security. 800-593-2110. RETAIL - 2457 S. State S t„ n e x t to Comp ute r Medic. 1382 s f,$ 1 4 /s f NNN. 734-662-1228 Retail or Office Space 800 sq f t to 3500 sq ft Between Ann A rb or/Y p s ila nti No rto n Real Estate 971-2750 I R o om s f o r R e n t AVAIL IN YPSI -1 b drm in 5 b d rm house. Laundry,garage 8 in -g ro un d p oo l included. S350/MO. © 248-474-7993. EMU area, large b rig h t ro om Share kitchen/bath. No smoking. No pets. $365mo. 734-461-6039 Huron Street, D own town A n n A rb o r. Students OK, w ith parking. $395/mo. Call Jo hn : 734-930-0011. N. CAMPUS, $400/mo. inc lu ding utilitie s , non-smoker, kitchen 8 la un d ry p rivileges, call eves 734-995-0044. Rooms furnishe d. Furnished 1 b drm apt, cable. A lso nice apt. in c o u n try b y Lincoln High school. 734-483-7665. YPSI near EMU, furnished. Share bath 8 kitchen. No p ets/smoke. O ff s tre et parking. $315/mo. 734-484-4014. S to ra g e S pa ce , G a ra g e a n d P a r k in g - R e n t ALL OR PART - 58x40 2 bays ■f o ffice , 12 ft. overhead d oo rs . $1000/mo. 75x36 - 3 bays, 12 ft. overhead d oors. $1200/mo. 2 4 x2 4 ,1 0 ft. o verhead d oo r. $ 45 0/mo. 14x36 7 ft. o verhe ad doo r. $350/mo. 734-482-1949 Forest 8 Hill Area Geddes 8 O b se rva tory A rea 734-475-2577 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ S h a re , S u b le t A p a r tm e n ts a n d H om e s ABOUT the Room, In S.W. house: share ame nitie s, no lease, s h o r tte rm ? $380-F. No u tilitie s. 734-769-6956 a lot. ★ ★ ANN ARBOR ★ ★ Female non -smo ke r, no pets. T o share h ome. $575 in clu de s u tilities. 734-973-0725 A n n A rb o r female pro fe ssional looking fo r same, share 3 b d rm , 2 'A bath c o n d o. $600/neg 734-644-5664. ANN ARBOR Room'avail. n o w in shared duplex. Nonsmo kin g. H a rdwo od flo o rs , la un d ry , near b usline. $400/ m o n th . 734-646-4762. A p a rtm e n t to Sublet. Great Deal! 2 bed, 2 bath w/w a sher, dryer. $650/mo. Next to Mall. Call ©73 4 -22 2 -9 01 4. Availab le Now, ow n ro om. Great house on Old W. Side. No smoke/pets. $475/share utilitie s . S 734-395-2266 D ow n tow n o ffice lo ft to share. 17ft c e ilin gs, exposed b rick, skylig h ts . Dramatic exe cutive suite w / w a ll o f w in d ow s . A rc h ite c t designed 8 n ew ly renovated. $2000 inclu de s u tilitie s 734-332-0100 E. A n n A rb o r location. $300/ m o sublease. Swe et houseg re at people. L aundry on site. Call © 73 4 -8 4 6 -3 4 1 8 EMU A R E A -1 Roommate to share large, n ew house. Private ro om , $375 plus utilitie s . Call 734-480-1526 FAMILY w /Ha nd ica p pe d seeks re n te r fo r furnishe d baseme nt ro om. Share bathro om . $300/mo. 747-7134 HOME SHARE Personalized Ma tching Service avail, th ro u g h HBS. 734-998-9345 m e d .umich .ed u /se n io rs Housemate w a nte d - share b u n g a low style h ome in Canton. $400/mo. -I-V2 u tility . Huge yard. Pet negotiable. 734-546-0676 a fte r 5 p.m. LAKE COMMUNITY - Share fu rn is h e d h om e, 10 min. N. o f A n n A rb o r $385 + u tilitie s . No smoke. S 734-426-2499 Large, sp acious ro om w /p riva te bath in h is toric Depot T ow n . $400 includes utilities. A v a il 3/1. 734-260-0517. LARGE R O O M -O a k flo o rs . Old W. Side h om e, fireplace. $385. ©73 4 -83 4 -3 14 9. L ow e r Burns Park Sub le t - 2 b d rm , garage, pets. Close to d ow n tow n 8 campus. $1150 -F utilitie s . 734-332-4103. Ma ster b d rm /b a th in 2 b drm /2 bath a pt o ff Main St, w a s h e r/d ry e r in u n it, parking W e ig h t ro om , p o o l 8 h o t tub. Rent Neg. 734-464-0681 RESPONSIBLE FEMALE To share b ea utifu l cu s tom 3 b d rm h ome on 20 w o o d e d acres. $300. 734-426-4663 Room For Rent, own bath $400 includes utilitie s ; cable TV, h ighspeed internet. Call 734-340-3873. ROOMS A V A IL Share h ome w /s tu d e n ts 8 yo u n g w o rk in g p eo ple. Near EMU. $400/mo, 734-717-5208; 734-484-4371 Purchase Your Home NOW!! Get Huge Savings Tewards... Purchase Price • Closing Costs • Additional Value' H O W E U i^PmEyiEV FROM THE $140s E v e ry th in g is in c lu d e d ! Townhomes up to 3 Bedrooms Attached Garage • Refrigerator • Range • Microwave • Full Size Washer and Dryer •Window Treatments 1-96 Exit 133 onto M59 east. Two miles on north side. Located across from the Citizens Insurance Building. (5 1 7 ) 545-8631 H O W E U FROM THE «200s Luxury Homes 3-4 Bedrooms Large Homesites NOW TMONG RESERVATIONS Pre-Construction Savings 1-96 to Exit 137, South on (D-19) 1/2 mile .turn left (east) on Francis Rd (5 1 7 ) 5 52-4499 B R I G H T O N FROM THE S200s t S P R i^ I L L _ (8 1 0 )2 2 9 -5 7 2 2 Detached Condominiums 1-877-9ADLER9 Furnished Models ^ ^ O pe n D a ily 12-6 pm C 5 SHARE NICE APT. $ 39 0/mo in clu de s all. L aundry in unit. Close to U o fM, EMU. 734-972-5161. $600/3 BDRM./2 BATH? Wa sh er/d rye r, clean 8 nice S ub le t 3/1-9/1. UM/St. Joe's. W o n 't la stl 734-434-3643 S tu d io A p t at Un iv T owe rs, Fe b-Au g 2006, Rent $750/ m o , Robert 503-407-4998 or rdp1_2000@yahoo.com Sublease 2 b drm A p t, 920sf, Green Rd, A p ril/M a y , $500/ mo. in clu de s gas, bus stop, (734) 709-5008 Ypsi, sp acious ro om fo r rent in 2 b d rm house. Close to EMU. $325/mo. -F utilities. Cal! © 734-330-4647 Y psilan ti - Share h ome, w / n on -smo kin g professional. Many ame nitie s, fab u lou s kitchen. Great fo r tra n s itio n ing p rofessional o r lo n g term . $ 500/mo in clu de s u tilities. 734-481-0791 ■ A p a r tm e n t C o m m u n it ie s A b s o lu te Gems! 1-2 bdrms Friendly, safe area! Walk to d ow n tow n Saline-1 Mo Free! Thorncrest Estate Apts _ No pets. 734-429-4459 _ FREE RENT! 1 b drm. $599! Private entrances, wa she r 8 d rye r! Ford Lake Landing, Ypsi. 734-487-7100 GREENWAY PARK B ea u tifu lly remo de le d 1 8 2 b drms , A n n A rb o r Schools. 2 m o n th s FREE re n t 434-2844 HOWELL Quail Creek Apts, 1 bik E o f McPherson Hosp. 1-2 b drms, C/A, ca rp ort, $555-$655. Ask a b o u t specials. 517-548-3733. Red Hot Savings at Fairway Trails Apts $75 o ff 6 mo n th s -1 b d rm .* $125 o ff 6 mo n th s - 2 bdrm.^ ♦select units PRELEASE SPECIALS Call fo r d etails; 734-434-2552 RENT NOW A T 2005 RATES! 1 8 2 b drm. apts. available S tarting at $725. • Please call 734-663-7633 (A p a r tm e n ts F u rn is h e d EXECUTIVE RENTAL You b rin g y o u r suitcase 8 w e p ro v id e e ve ry th in g else. Flexible leases. 734-741-9300 ann arbo ra p artm en ts.n e t (A p a r tm e n ts U n fu r n is h e d A b s o lu te ly Quaint 1 b drm near EMU. Recently rem o d eled. Quiet residential area. $550. © 73 4 -9 9 4 -9 1 8 3 . Ann A rb o r, 1 fu ll b d rm in co nd o, v e ry nice! Great Location. Close to W e e , EMU, UM. $700/mo. 734-975-0798. ANN ARBOR, v e ry a ttractive 2 b d rm , w a lk d ow n tow n , $845 in clu de s heat 8 w ater. 769-5930; 9-5, Mon-Fri ANN ARBOR STUDIO APT. Kerrytown,'State 8 Kingsley $625 in c lu de s u tilities. Avail, n ow ! No pets. 586-779-7733 ★ ANN A R BO R S Sun n y 3 b d rm , w o o d flo o rs , fire p lace . Near UM, Hospital, tow n . $1000-F. 734-996-1746. ANN ARBOR 2 b d rm , 7th 8 Liberty. Clean d up le x . Washe r/d ry e r 8 garage. Trees. No smoke. $780. 734-476-0002 AVAIL - Large, R o om y Efficie nc y near Depot T own . No pets/smoke. $500 includes u tilitie s/ca b le . 734-461-0302 Avail, im m e d ia te ly 1 Bdrm apts. s tarting $500/mo. heat/ parking in c lu d e d , la un d ry fa c ility o n-site. 734-^34-5147 adlerhomes.com ® 10 Year Warranty • Brokers Welcome A V A IL NOW - Clean 2 b drm, h a rdw o o d , AC, p arking , laund ry , quiet. Ypsi. No pets. 734-528-2163, 482-1908 AVAILABLE- 2 8 3 b drm apts; $600 8 $850 + dep osit; Section 8 w e lc om e ; EHO. 733 Harriet. 734-997-9583. AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 1 8 2 b d rm s w ith fle x ib le lease terms. Pets w e lcom e . 734-741-9300 a n n arbo ra p artm en ts .n e t AVAILABLE NOW - S pacious e fficiencies, 1 8 2 b d rm apts. located near EMU Central Campus. Call Michigan Realty a t 734-662-5500 o r w w w .m ic h c om re a lty .c om . % ^ ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THA T WORKED! AWESOME - Large 2 bdrm. Near UM Med. Center. Lots o f light. Nice n eig h bo rh oo d . $800 -F u tilitie s. Heat PAID! Call 734-604-2267 BRIGHTON, Oakcrest A pts. 2 b d rm , CLEAN 8 QUIET. $600/mo. Near US-23 8 Lee Rd. © 1-800-773-3031 BROADWAY-MEDICAL CENTER Large c om fo rta b le 1 b edro om , w e ll ma in tain e d histo ric hou se, n ew kitchen. Walk to hospital. Quiet w o o d e d area, o ns ite parking on large lot. Lease, no c h ildre n, ca t ok. $950. Available February. Ron Dankert, Sw ish er Comme rcial 734-662-3517 o r 355-0936. Canton-2 Bdrm, s tove /frid ge , carpet, b lin ds , $ 65 0/m o. includes h eat/w ater. 1 b drm, $550 w/h ea t. 734-455-0391 Canton EHO Franklin Palmer Apts, from $550 (888) 592-6536 1681 Columbus www.cmiproperties.net CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, CAMPUS Efficiency - $625. 1 b d rm - $775. No pets, no sm o k in g. 202-237-5125 De po t T own Cottage, 502 N. River, Yps i, 1 b ik from the Sidetrack 8 Co-op, low e r 2 b drm fla t. Small, cute, lo ts o f light. $750. A vail mid-Feb. ©734-485-9196 De po t T ow n Stu d io Apt. A vail n ow ! $550/500. HEAT, w a te r in c lu de d . No pets, smo kin g. 734-434-4555. Depot T ow n Ypsi, 1 b drm, small u p p e r fla t in small c o ttage. Yard, garden. 1 block from Side Track 8 Co-op. $540/mo-Futilities. 485-9196. EMU/DEPOT TOWN AREA. 1 Bdrms from $495. Heat inclu de d . Laundry on-site. First m o n th fre e ! 734-651-1593. EMU AREA -1 b drm apt. $ 48 5/m on th, utilities in clu de d . No smoking/pets. ©734 -48 1 -0 57 7. FARMHOUSE, W. o f Ann A rb o r. 1 b d rm , living room, large kitchen. $675 w /u tiiitie s 734-424-0708 GRASS LAKE Close to 94. Nice 2 b drm $650 -Futilities. 734-475-9222 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY - S pacious 1 8 2 b drm apts. located in A n n A rb o r. Laund ry , A/C, parking. Heat 8 w a te r included. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500. EHO Ma n che ster a pt., Ib d rm , single oc cup an c y , n o smoking. $50 0/mon th in clu de s u tilities. Brian S 734-657-7632 MILAN - Large u pp er level, clean, nice n eig h bo rh oo d , $575 -F utilitie s/d e po sit. 734-434-4193. MILAN - 3 b d rm 8 2 bdrm. $750 8 $ 62 5/mon th w h ich includes heat, w a te r, parking, 8 storage. 517-902-6796. Oaks o f Ypsilanti 3 b d rm , 2 bath $ 89 5/mo $300 deposit Includes A ll Appliances Wa sh er 8 Dryer Income g uid e lin es a pp ly Call from 9-5, 517-673-8661 1 b drm a p t $450, o r 2 b drm $500, p lus utilities. Wiard Court, Yjssilanti Twp. Call 248-753-3595. 1 BDRM APT. Walk to EMU campus. Free heat. Private dec k w / shade. Avail now, $545/mo. 734-717-2646. PINE KNOLL @ WHITMORE LAKEMII Large 2 Bdrm. A ll a pp lia n ces /n ew carpet. Clean - Quiet - 1 0 min to Ann A rb or. $635. A s k a b o u t h olida y specials. © 313-350-5193. Plymouth EHO HillcrestClub Apts from $550/mo. (888) 598-9769 12350 Risman wvyw.cmiproperties.net REDUCED RENT!!!! M o s t a ffo rd ab le 8 largest 1, 2 b e d ro om s 8 efficiencies on 8 aro un d EMU campus. Houses 8 d up le xes avail. Free heat, wa ter, 8 parking. Call 734-485-3013. w w w . unive rs itym an a geme nt.com Saline -1 b d rm , c o u n try settin g . $700/mo includes w a ter. Newly remo de lle d , laund ry on site. 734-944-9361. § tu d io -1 0 m in w a lk to d ow n tow n A n n A rb o r. $495/mo., u tilitie s /w ire le s s included. No smoke/pets. 734 330 7404 2 BDRM APT. - w / basement at 320 Prospect, Ypsi. $895 in clu de s heat, water. Section 8 we lcom e . 734-383-7653. 2 BDRM APT. - w / basement at 320 Prospect, Ypsi. $895 includes heat, w a ter. Section 8 we lcom e . 734-383-7653. Another Classified Ad That Worked! FIND IT HERE! In th e Classifieds! Ypsi-1 b d rm , 2 blocks from EMU, v e ry clean 8 quiet, shared bath. $325 includes ail u tilitie s. 734-834-4554. YPSI - 3 b d rm apt, EMU area, parking. $695/mo. 734-846-8208. YPSI DUPLEX - MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Spacious 2 Bdrm upper. Near EMU. $775/mo. © C a ll 734-604-2651. S Y psilan ti - 1 b d rm apt, clean. $500/ mo. Heat 8 w a ter included. 1754 Parkwood. ©734-484-4351. YPSILANTI - 3 b drm apt. $700/mo. + gas 8 e lectric. 734-487-9176 Y psilan ti - His to ric District 2 b d rm , den, la un d ry , b alco ny, CA, h a rdw o o d 8 parking. Heat 8 w a te r included. $960/mo. 734-484-4226 Y psilan ti E. Side, 1 b drm apt, (2 avail), u tilitie s furnished. $500 8 550/mo. First/last m o n th 's rent. 734-429-7303 YPSI TOWNSHIP HOUSE 3 b d rm 1 bath wash/dryer. $1,0 50 /mo nth ($2,500 mo ve in). 310-351-8305 DOWNTOWN Loft Apt. 2BDRM, 3 ba th, w ith den. $16 50 /mo nth . (734)320-2162. ★ Dundee, Starting $495 ★ Large and q uie t 1 8 2 b d rm s , heat 8 water. 248-932-0600 e x t 2 DUNDEE CONDO APT. Huge 1200sf, w a she r/d rye r. Deck, A/C, 2 b d rm , parking. From $ 58 0/mo. 734-678-3061 Attention Seniors! A re you lo o k in g fo r a great place to five w ith all the ame nitie s included? Independence Village o f Brighton Valley is a great place to socialize w ith frie n ds and e n jo y maintenance fre e living. Ind e pe nd e nce Village o f Brig hto n Valley (located b eh in d Target) 7700 Nemco W a y, Brighton Ml. 481 16 (8 1 0) 227-7666 Chidester Place Apts. Is NOW accepting a pp lica tio ns fo r 1 b drm apts. A ffo rd a b le housing fo r peo ple 6 2/o lde r 8 h an dicapped/disabled. Rent Based on Income ★ Heat & Water Included* Our Apts, have ma n y ame nitie s to offe r: ★ S pacious f lo o r plans ★ Located on A A T A Bus Route ★ Laundry fac ilitie s on site ★ Large C om m u n ity Room w ith a ctivities ★ Eme rg en cy p ull cords Please call us at 734-487-9400, o r v is it us at 330 Chidester, Ypsilanti, M I4 8 1 9 7 . Equal Ho using O p p o rtu n ity Oak Tree Village Apts 1 and 2 b e d ro om apartments available fo r seniors 55 and o lde r. Bea u tifu f residential setting and g ro u n d level $715. 8 $ 8 2 0 /m o . Located beh in d S um m e rv ille Sen io r Living on E. Grand River. Call (810) 229-3303 Seniors 62 yrs (r older L uxu ry liv in g a t a ffordable rates. Heat 8 w a te r Included. New co n s tru c tio n . Me lvin T. Walls Manor. 734-484-3820. C o n d o m in iu m s , T o w n h o u s e s a n d C o -o p s - R e n ta l ABSOLUTELY New, 15 min to A n n A rb o r, Va mi to US23. L uxu ry 1423sq' 2 bed, 2Vz bath, 2 car. $1,150. 678-4924 w w w .v iew th e re n ta l.c om Ann A rb o r, b ea utifu l 2/2.5 tow n h om e , close to UM 8 d ow n tow n , 1450sf, 3 stories, fin ish e d b aseme nt, includes all app lia n ces, ca rp ort, $1250. Devon 734-709-0441 ANN ARBOR, n ew 3 s tory tow n h o u s e , 2-3 b d rm , 2.5 bath, garage, all appliances. $1295. 734-981-4290. A n n A rb o r -1 b d rm Village c o nd o, d eck, A /C, laundry, h igh ce ilin gs, h ardwo o d. $775,734-276-3215 ANN ARBOR - 2 bd rm w /2 ma ster bath. Full basement. Mo ve in co n d itio n . N. Campus. $1150. 734-972-1044 ANN A R B O R -M u s t See! New 1080 s f c o n d o w / 2 b d rm s -F1 bath , la un d ry, appliances, fin is h e d basement, balcony. $900. 734-476-8802. ANN ARBOR - New Condo 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, garage, all appliances. $1299/ mo. -F utilitie s . 248-787-8030. A n n A rb o r 2 b d rm , 2bath 1st flo o r , 1200sf, screened p orch. Like new. Never smo ke rs /pe ts $ 1 2 0 0 + u tilities. 734-355-0388 C6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2006 Condominiums, Townhouses and Co-ops* Rental Ann A rb o r Luxu ry T ow n - house fo r Rent. 2 b d rm , 2 V i bath. $1600/mo. w w w .fo rs a le b y ow n e r.c om (listing ID # 20526560} 734-998-6607/646-7900 ANN ARBOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, 2 b d rm , 2.5 baths, 1240 sf co nd o. $1200 rent. Call 734-276-5489! Ann A rb o r T w o S to ry T ow n - house, 2 B edroom, 2.5 Bath, Car Garage, Balcony, New Construction. No Pets. For Rent. Call 734-717-9016 ★ ☆ A n n A rb o r W . S id e ^ * ★ ☆ lOOOsf. 1 b drm, A /C * ^ ☆ ★ ☆ C a rp o rt & S t r o a g e ^ * ^ Ind o or p oo l $825. 662-6920 ANN ARBOR WALNUT GLEN Main level, 2 b drm, 2 bath. Screen porch, garage, all ap pliances $1095 734-216-7594 BELLEVILLE 2 b d rm , 2 bath Washer/dryer, small pet ok,. $ 89 9+ secu rity. 734-718-0053 BELLEVILLE 2 b drm c o nd o, separate entrance, q arpo rt, clubhouse, p oo l, heat 8 w a te r included, all appliances in c luding wa she r/d rye r, $895 m o .+ s e c u rity 734-564-2272. Ypsilanti - Big 3 b drm c o n d o w/b aseme nt fo r rent a t Ford Lake, $1,100 month, no pets. Now ready 734-657-3310 Brand new 3 bed. H a rdwo od flo o r, fireplace, large liv ing and d ining area. Steel u te n sils. $1350. 989-737-3538. Brand New A nn A rb o r, 2/2.5, all appliances, wa she r/d rye r, garage 1 mo. free w / ly r lease $1250. 734-223-3290 Chapel Hill 2 b drm, 2V? bath, new kitchen, wa she r/d rye r. $1100/mo. Call 734-776-3630 ★ ★ CHAPEL HILL ★ ★ Large 2 b drm, 2 V 2 bath, f in ished basement. 6-12 m o n th avail. $1150. 734-657-5888 Chelsea-3 b drm, 2 V 2 bath, close to d ow n tow n . $1300 -f-deposit. Option to b uy c o n sidered. 517-522-8216 ★ CONDO FOR RENT ★ 385 Promenade, 3 b d rm , 3 bath, move-in ready. $1500 -I- u tilities 734-276-8333 DEXTER - 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, garage. Flex lease. No dogs. Option to buy. $950. 734-662-5151. Georgetown - 2 b drm c o n d o fo r rent. IV? bath, basement. $900/mo. Open by a p p o in tment. S 313-999-0503. Luxu ry Condo in his toric mansion, Ypsilanti. 2 b d rm , 2 '/ 2 bath, 1700 sf, n ew ly renovated. $1200/mo. w /o p tio n to buy. 734-644-5656 MILAN - 3 bed, end u n it c o n do, all appliances, excellen t co nd itio n. Availab le now. $995-1- utilities. 734-320-1315 New co nd o $2,100/mo. W alk to grocery, Barnes 8 Nobles, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, lib ra ry 8 Loft, 2 car. 248-225-6375 NORTHFIELD TWP. - 2 b drm. tow n h om e , attached garage. Price reduced! $950/mo. -Iutilities. 734-663-7111 SALE/RENT - Saline tow n - house, new end u nit 2 b d rm , V / } bath, garage, basement, washer/dryer. 989-233-5582 South Lyon-2 b drm, 2 bath, in d o o r p ool, fitness center, h o t tub , tennis, va ulte d c e iling. $1050.517-404-3368 2 S to ry tow n house, Geddes lakes, 2bdrms, new kitchen, n ewly remodel 1.5 bath, ga rage. $1150/mo., o r $125,000 fo r sale. 248-982-6196. Ypsilanti, on Ford Lake. 2 bed, 2 bath, n ew c a rp et/ paint. Boat s lip, p oo l access. RENTED I Duplex Rental A/C SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX 3 bdrm, w a she r/d rye r, section 8 ok/$1000/mo. Ypsi. 734-323-8826 Able to move 2 s tory -1- basement, 1.5 bath, c a rp o rt, Ann A rb o r close to d ow n tow n , $990. 734-320-2210. ACCESSA/IEW LAKE - Oak flo o rs , in te rio r brick, glass galore. 2 b drm, 10 mins, to c ity $895,810-231-5041. ANN ARBOR- 2 Bdrm, wh ee lch a ir a ccessible, AJC, parking, laundry. Pets Ok. $750-I-. ©73 4 -67 8 -3 06 1. Ann A rb o r, SW-Large 1 b drm. 2nd f lo o r $700. N ow taking a pplications. Call 734- 761-5670, 734-878-6808 ANN ARBOR-OLD WEST SIDE, NICE UPPER UNIT APT. NO SMOKE/PET. $500 + UTILITIES. 734-662-1371 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm Off st. parking, backyard $750. 734-216-4823/994-9150 ANN ARBOR 2 b drm, liv in g , dining , kitchen, h ardw o o d, balcony, garage, yard, $870-l-utilities. 734-216-9660 ANN ARBOR NW - 2 b d rm , deck, b u ilt in garage, no pets/smoke. Ma rch 1. $710. 734-665-5673. Ann Arbor W. Side Immaculately clean 3 b d rm , 1641sf, 1.5 bath, la un d ry , carpet 8 w o o d flo o rs , n ew paint, deck, garage, ow n e rmanaged, q u ie t a rea near Virginia Park. $1175 + u tilitie s Avail, now. 734-741-9482 ANN ARBOR WESTSIDE 2 b drm low e r, 900 sf, h a rd w o o d , C/A, basement, la u n dry, garage. No p ets/smo ke. $850. 734-662-1371 a nn arbo rh o use re nta l.com Avail, im mediately. Ebe rwh ite/ Slauson area. 3 b d rm , 1V? bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 -f utilitie s . © 73 4 -66 3 -7 61 0 Avail, im med ia tely. Ebe rwh ite/ Slauson area. 3 b d rm , IV? bath, la un d ry, garage, 1430sqft. $1,200 + utilitie s . © 7 3 4 -66 3 -7 61 0 BURNS PARK - Large 1 b d rm , w o o d flo o rs , p arking, la un d ry, A /C, n on -smo kin g . Lease $675-f. 734-646-1270 CLINTON - 3 b d rm , lOOOsf u tility ro om, ya rd , storage shed, private parking. $700/ mo. $700 deposit. No p e ts / smoke. 734-330-5213 Great Old W. Side large 3 b drm d up le x , avail. Mar. Sublet th ro u g h June, $1050/ mo. New lease a fte r June. No smoke/pets. 663-0268. ★ ★ HAMBURG ★ ★ 2 b drm, recently remo de le d . $675/mo. -I- u tilities. ★ ★ 7 34 -6 63 -7 1 11 ★ ★ ★ LAKE FRONT - Ford Lake, S. Huron River Dr. 1 b d rm , private d rivew a y , p atio , b oa t d ock, all appliances, all u tilities, furnishe d. No pets. $1000/mo. 734-482-1949 IBdrm Duplex w/Loft $750/mo. 248-563-7500. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pinckney c o u n try se ttin g , 2 b drm, clean, n ew ly ca rp ete d, stove /frid ge , $625 -1- d ep os it. No pets. RENTED!! PINCKNEY - 1527sf 3 b d rm , 2 bath w ith garage, main flo o r master b drm 8 u tility ro om, appliances 8 lawn maintenance included. $1150. S ho rt T erm Lease Avail. Call 810-227-3444 S A L IN E -A v a il mid-Feb. Large 1 b drm, $645 •+ gas 8 electric. Pets OK. 5 min to A n n A rb or. 734-944-8134. 2 BDRM/1 Bath. I ’A m i. W. o f Main. Fenced ya rd , 2 p arking spots, laundry. Pets ok. $795 includes w a ter. 734-453-0844 W. SIDE - 1ST MO. FREE! Large, clean, 2 b d rm , m a n y updates, w a sh / dry, se cure storage. $799. 734-717-4346 W. Side 3 bd rm. Near d ow n tow n , K errytow n. Fenced ya rd , basement, ca rp ort, wash/dry. $1,440 + utilities. Avail. 03/06 734-717-7214 WEST SIDE 2 b drm, 700 sf -I- basement, no pets. $790 + u tilities. Call 734-662-5058. 3 b drm, IV? bath, partial fin ished basement, appliances, shed. Close to EMU, h osp itals. $1200/mo. 734-484-0827 A/C Ann Arbor 4 Bdrm 2V? bath, new home. $1650-l-utilities 734-834-2656 A/C Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 2V? bath, 3 min from UM campus. G eo rg e town Area. $ 1 7 0 0 + u tilitie s 734-216-0411 ABANDON HIGH RENT! 16 houses im m e d ia te ly avail- Free referrals. Call 994-RENT A b ility to w a lk to d ow n tow n A n n A rb o r, parks. 3 b drm, 1V? bath, oak flo o rs , huge y a rd 8 deck, pets ok, lease neg 1200sf $1495. 657-7474 ABLE TO PLEASE Immaculate VV. Side 3 b drm ranch, 2 ca r garage, fenced ya rd /p e ts ok/fireplace Beautiful H a rdwo od Floors Avail. Now, $1195/mo. 734-239-1877 o r 769-4898 ABLE TO RENT NOW. Nice 4 b d rm , 1800sf h ome near Burns Park, all appliances. $1395. ©73 4 -97 1 -2 53 3. A b s o lu te ly ready in Ypsi. 2 b d rm , 750 s f house, fenced yard-$790. 2 b d rm d up le x, big yard-$650. 810-225-0706 ADORABLE ANN ARBOR HOME - 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Packard/Platt area. 900sf. $1100/mo. ©73 4 -60 4 -2 65 1. ANN ARBOR, 3 b d rm , 2 bath, C/A, 2 ca r g arage, fin ishe d basement, fen ce d back yard. 734-323-7919 A n n A rb o r, Furnished 3 b drm ranch, ce ntra l location. S h o rtte rm OK. $1200-1- u tilities. 734-996-4551,657-5825 ANN ARBOR, fu rn is h e d , 3 b d rm , 2 bath. $1150 -I-utilities. Sho rt te rm lease avail. 734-662-5652. A n n Arb or-13 8 4 Harpst. Nice 3 b drm house, n ew kitchen 8 bath, im med ia te occupany avail. $11 75 /mo nth + u tilities. (734)323-3314. A n n A rb o r - 2 b d rm , w id e d rivew a y , big ya rd , wa she r/ d rye r, n ew carpet. 3211 McComb. $875. 891-4167. Ann A rb or-2 w o o d e d acres on Cedar Bend. Appliances, oak flo o rs , fire p lace , new kitchen, A/C. No smoke/pets. $1500. 734-663-7715. ANN ARBOR - 3 b d rm , 2 biks to UM S tadium, near campus $950 -fu tilitie s 8 deposit. Call Chuck @313-580-4108 o r Mark @734-417-7908. A n n A rb o r - Large 1 bdrm, w a lk in closet, fu ll bath, sup e r clean, p oo l 8 fitne ss center. $715. Rob 998-1838. AHH ANN ARBOR R e n tw / o p tio n to buy- New e r house w /3 b drm 8 2V? bath w ith fireplace. Call 248-371--9715. Ann A rb o r - New e r h ome. 4 b d rm , 2.5 baths, 2 car a ttached garage, close to d ow n tow n . Call 248-730-4750. AVAIL NOW! - (3) 3 b drms $850. Only (1) 2 b drm $800 -fs e c u rity + utilitie s . Located in West W illow . No pets. Will accept S ec 8. 734-484-4180 Mon-Fri, 8-5pm ★ ★ ANN ARBOR ★ ★ Stadium area, 4 b d rm , 2V? bath, w o o d flo o rs , 2 car garage, decks. © 248-969-2267 A n n A rb o r - UM Sta d ium / Yost. 1502 Wh ite St. Updated 3 b drm, 1.5 b ath , garage, la un d ry. © 7 3 4 -26 0 -3 72 1 A n n Arb or/C amp u s/Bu rn s Park Charming 3 b drm house. 4-8 m o n th lease. $1400. © 73 4 -2 7 2 -8 3 8 3 . ANN ARBOR Cherry Street. 3 bed/1 bath. $850/mo. Rent to own. 734-521-0182 A n n A rb o r NE side. Cozy 1 b d rm on 1.5 acre; near M14/ U S 2 3 ,5 miles to UM Campus. $790/mo. 734-913-9317 ANN ARBOR W. SIDE House fo r Rent. A b b o t School. 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath, fen ce d in y a rd w / d eck, c a rp o rt, hardw o o d flo o rs . $1275/mo. Call 734-997-0708 A n n A rb o r W e s t - 4 ro om , 2 bath, all appliances, hardw o o d flo o rs , fen ce d yard. $1150. © 73 4 -9 8 1 -9 1 0 2 Ask abo ut this lOOOsf, 2 bd rm h ome w/scre e n p orch 8 remodeled kitchen. Ha rdwood, A/C, basement laundry. No dogs. $1100. 734-663-6138 AVAILABLE NOW - 4 b drm house located n ea r EMU Central Campus. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500 o r w w w .m ic h c om re a lty .c om AVAILABLE NOW - Football lo versi 3 b drm house located near th e IM b uildin g . Call Michigan Realty, 734-662- 5500 o r m ich com re a lty .com Burns Park, 1408 Granger 5 b drm, 2 fu ll bath, C/A, mo d ern remo de le d kitchen, h ardwo o d flo o rs , fire p lace , baseme nt e xercise room, priva te back y a rd . Pets neg. $1995. 734-665-7415 "CAN MOVE IN TO DA Y!" 10 RENT TO OWN HOMES ★ ☆ ★ 3 K to 5K D O W N ^ ^ ^ © 734-646-5050 © Chelsea - 3 b d rm -f fire p lace , garage, AC, basement. 10 mins to A n n A rb o r. Wo o ds, river. $1275. Call 995-1567 Chelsea 3 bdrm, 1 bath $950/mo -fu tilitie s , fu ll baseme n t, 734-475-7041 CHELSEA Du plex, large, 3 b d rm , 2 bath, fen ce d yard, w a lk to d ow n tow n , laundry, $925/mo. 734-475-0432. DEXTER - 3 b d rm , 2 bath, wa lk -o u t basement. House, 1300 sq ft. Includes major appliances. Secluded locatio n . 2 ca r d etached garage. Pets 8 s h o rt te rm lease OK. $1700. © 73 4 -3 6 8 -6 3 4 8 . Dexter-Country livl.-.y/J b drm ■f office 8 rec a rea/new a p p liances, No smoke/pets $1250 m o -fu tilitie s . 734-426-2499. DEXTER- 8059 Huron St. Rent/own nice 2-3 b d rm l bath 1600SF h om e $ 1 0 7 5 -f/ mo. Flex te rm s .424-2078 Dixb o ro Area - Private o lde r c o un try homes. $450/$1,000. a 734-663-6543 ELEGANT Furnished 3 b drm h ome avail. 7/1. Spring/Felch A lso , 600 s f apt. Packard/4th. Avail. 2/1. © 734-996-1546 Executive 4 b d rm Burns Park 1V? bath, 2850sq' w / finished 3 rd flo o r 8 basement, library, garage. Family n e ig h b o rhoo d. $2900. 734-741-5021 For Rent, 3 b d rm , 1.5 bath ranch in We st W illow Sub, Ypsi. $900. 734-482-1833. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 m o n th lease - Rent negotiable. Furnished 2 b drm home. Chelsea area LAKEFRONT. 734-320-5648. Furnished spacious fam ily h ome! 3 b d rm , 1V? bath. Finished deck, attached 2 car garage. Close to schools, s h op ping 8 N. Campus. $1,300 -fu tilitie s . 6 mo. min. term . Avail n ow. 734-678- 6226. ca rino@ umlch.edu ★ L a k e fro n t^ 3 bdrm, 2-car, $950 mo. to m o . No pets. 734-649-2396. w w w .g e o c itie s .c om / hilandlakehouse MANCHESTER lease/option n ewe r 2 s to ry 3 bdrm, 1880 sf, re n t a nd dep osit neg. 734-645-6581. CHELSEA NEW CONSTRUCTION - Rent to ow n . Beautiful 3-4 b ed ro om . 2.5 baths,2.5 garage. $1700-$2000/mo. Call Mike (734) 751-1624 Old Westside Charm - 1200' 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Wo o d flo o rs . A ir Fresh Paint, Fenced Yard. Eberwhite Schools. $1600/ mo. (734) 564-0177 Pittsfield Tw p h ome, A n n A rb o r s ch oo ls, 3 b drm ranch, 5899 W. Michigan Ave. $1,000/mo. 734-368-7776 Remodeled Homes fo r Rent - 3-4 b ed ro om s. Availab le Feb. 10. Call Lisa o r Bobby: 734- 721-9954 o r 734-752-1079. RENT TO OWN Many homes available. HomeBuyersHotSpot.com Or call 800-990-8806 SALINE - 3 b d rm , 2 bath, 2 car, fire p lace , Berber, h ard w o o d , re n t o r own. $1500/ mo o r $21 OK. 734-624-8679 SALINE - Charming 2-3 b drm restored homes. Peaceful, private, c o u n try setting. $1200/mo. © 248-399-6915 Saline 3 b d rm , fin ish e d basement, CA, new carpet, 2V? car. No smoke/pets. $1200 ■futilities. 734-429-2183 SECTION 8 OK Like n ew 4 bdrm., A/C, remo d ele d th ro u g h o u t. Ypsi Twp. no smo kin g o r pets. $1100/mo. (734) 732-3315. S u p e rio r T w p - New executive home, co nve nien tly located, many upgrades. Flex lease. 3 b drm, 2V? bath, includes all appliances,cul-desac. $2000. 734-306-7176. 3 b drm house, ca rp ort, fenced-in backyard. $950/ m o n th . Ypsi, w/Bellev ille Schools. 734-587-3603 2 Bdrm, 1 bath, sin gle fam ily dw e llin g w / 2 acres 8 w a ter fro nta ge /2 Car c a rp o rt $850-f u tilitie s /d e p o s it/7 3 ^6 4 9 -2 7 8 2 2 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT w / garage, $850/mo. Near Platt 8 Packard. Call Jo e at 734-327-5949. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ YPSI - 3 b d rm h om e, Ypsi sch oo l district, $950/mo. 734-484-0420 o r 482-9432. YPSI - 890 Nash St., 4 Bdrm, h ardwo o d flo ors. Lease w / o p tio n to buy. Section 8 OK. Pager: 248-407-5140. Ypsilanti, 3bdrm Fenced backyard, $875/mo. 734-944-7101; 313-999-4359 YPSILANTI 4 year o ld home. 3 bed/ 2 bath w/g arag e 8 basement. Could be 0 d ow n . $1300/mo 734-521-0198 Ypsi Twp. Share o r re n t fu ll house. 2-3bdrms, 2 baths. Share $400; fu ll $1,175. 1-800-484-7984 e x t 4446 Residential Livingston Rental HAMBURG/PINCKNEY AREA Duplexes. 2 8 3 bdrms. $590- $690 + utilities. Lake access. No dogs. 734-662-8669. HAMBURG TWP -3 b d rm , like n ew w /lake access, Brighton schools. $1300 © 645-3643 Pinckney - Cute 2 b drm ranch, appliances included, fen ce d yard, pets welcome. $875/mo.. Call 517-719-5857 PINCKNEY AREA - 1300sf Ranch, 2 b drm, 1V? bath, full basement, all appliances, includes maintenance. $1200/ mo. 810-231-2778 Pinckney Home fo r O utd oo r Lovers 3 b d rm , 3 bath, all appliances in clu de d ., pets ok, fire p lace . M o u nta in bike tra ils. Chain o f Lakes access. $1100. 734-578-6643 Suburban Areas, Country Homes Rental ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ Belleville, Nice 1 Bdrm Washer 8 Dryer. $600 + Dep o s it 8 Utilities 910-264-1838 Co un try Ranch Home Remo d ele d , 2,400sf ft. 3bdrms, 2V?baths, fireplace. 2V? attached garage. $1,000 Rent + $1,000 Deposit. Lincoln School District. 734-461-2176 Large, updated 3 b d rm , 2bath h ome in d ow n tow n Belleville Small pets OKI $1500/mo., 2 mo. lease! Call:734-439-7127 Lake Property and Recreational Rental ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Brighton 3 -b drm lakehome, $1,700 plus deposit. (313) 295-3795. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ CAVANAUGH LAKE 3 bdrm, IV? b ath,view,dock,firepl8ce. 6mo. lease ok. $ 8 5 0+ u tilitie s 517-764-7602, 517-795-8003. Portage Lake, 3 b d rm , 2 bath, fam ily ro om , deck, fire place, la un d ry, 2 car attached garage, no smoke, $1400/ m o .-f u tilitie s, 734-330-6499 PINCKNEY - Portage Lake, canal, 2 b drm, appliances, la un d ry, new flo o rs . $850. 734-652-4610, 734-654-6593. Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages - Rent Inverness, Florida Luxury vacation homes Private p oo l 8 free g o lf www .va lku sa.com Call: 1-888-649-3941 Ocea n fron t Condo -1 hr from Disney, 2 b drm, 2 bath, balcony, gre at beach. By mo or w k f ro m $650. 734-426-9300 STEELHEAD FISHING White River. Mo re in fo: re n talbug.com. Tw o rivers getaway. 231-744-7801. TARPON SPRINGS, FL - Condo, 2 b d rm , p oo l, near ocean, low as $950/mo. 734- 426-8913 o r 734-323-2712 Tir..dshare fo r sale: Sherato n 's Vistana Resort - Orlando. 2 b drm, sleeps 8. $5900/ best. Call 734-260-0725 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Villa In Cancun, Apr-2 9 to May 6, 2006. Sleeps 6. $1600.517-424-4197. I Wanted To Rent Father and Son w ill w o rk o r pay fo r '06 HUNTING LEASE and h op efu lly lo ng te rm arrangement. Please call (734)834-7786 T hank You 11! MONGOLIAN EXCHANGE STUDENT Needs housing fo r 6 weeks. Call c o lle c t: 989-695-6651, ceil 989-573-1819 YPSI 3 8 4 b drm homes, basement, garage, to ta lly remodeled. Must s e e ll $1075- * $1375/mo. 734-216-3302. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF W ASHTENAW NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate o f Je ffre y J o hn Nicholas D.O.B: 6/18/63 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The dece de n t, Je ffre y J ohn Nicholas, w h o lived a t 9620 Byron Road, Howe ll, Michigan d ied 10/8/2005. Cred itors o f th e d ece de n t are n o tifie d th a t all claims against th e estate w ill be fo r ever barred unless presented to Carole P. Isom, named p ersonal represe n ta tive or p ro po sed p ersonal representative, o r to b oth the probate c o u rt at 204 S. Highlander Way, Howe ll, Ml 48843 and th e n am e d /p ro p o s ^d p ersonal representative w ith in 4 mo n th s a fte r th e date o f p ub lica tio n o f this notice. 1/12/06 Mary A, Schieve 201 S. Main St. Ste. 802 Ann A rb o r, Ml 48104 Carole P. Isom Published: 2/3/06 I Lost and Found CAT LOST i Orange 8 w h ite , 9 mos, male. Last seen late Monday 1/23 c o rn e r o f Golden8Henry Reward; call 734-930-1621. (Cemetery Lots and Monuments ARBORCREST - 4 lots Garden o f D e votion $2000 each; ail fo r $7500. 734-434-1957 I Personals If all com m u n itie s have the same g ro u p - (p ro b a b ly re lig iou s sorts) and th e y see fit to in e ffect, stalk a person (no c rimin al) o v e r a lo ng period w ith the results being that, th a t person can hardly fu n c tio n , w h o do yo u sue? yp s itra sh@ ho tma il.com I Adoptions ADOPT: A h a p p ily married yo u n g co up le lo ng s to a d o p t a newb o rn . V W ill p ro v id e a life time o f happiness, love 8 security. Expenses paid. V Please call Lucy 8 Steven @ 1-800-276-1323 ADOPT; A lo v in g married co up le wish e s to g ive y o u r n ew b o rn a life tim e o f happiness, love 8 security. Expenses paid. Please call Lorraine 8 Allan @ 1-877-323-4489 ADOPTION; A d o p tin g y o u r n ewb o rn from y o u r heart in to o u r arms is a g ift w e w ill cherish. We w ill p ro v id e a life o f love, se cutiry, and jo y . Expenses paid. Staci and Jared 1-800-722-8806 I Tickets Order Tickets Online S 313-TICKETS S 313tickets.com WANTED Super Bowl tickets A n y 8 A ll Tickets Very se rio us buyer 800-883-0645 AFRAID OF SNAKES OR SPIDERS? V olun tee rs w ith an excessive fea r o f snakes o r sp ide rs are needed at th e U o r M A nx iety Clinic fo r a pho bia study. Participants w ill receive a free se lf-h elp manual and up to $200. IRB #2004-1006. Call (734) 647-8354. Healthy Postmenopausal Women Needed fo r Research Study. W om e n NOT c u rre n tly taking h orm on e re p laceme n t the ra p y o r a lterna tive the ra p y are eligible. Invo lve s PET (heart im aging) scans, u ltra sou nd o f th e arm, b lo o d draws, 3 mo n th s on s tu d y medication. Comp en sa tion p ro vide d . (IRB 2002-0202). For mo re info ., please c o nta c t Patti Rose at (734) 769-7100 x6497. FIND IT HERE! In th e ClassifiedsI Part Time Empidyment Associate Rep College Students HS Seniors/Grads & others $14.50 base-appt, fle x ible h ours, sales/service, 18-t-, c o n d itio n s a pp ly , 994-3804 N e tw o rk T e chnician PT 15-20 h rs/wk. $14.43-$20.21/hr. A s sociate degree, A + ce rtifica tio n re q uired , o r related e x perience. M u s t be able to se tu p , co n fig u re , 8 tro u b le s h o o t W2000-03 n e tw o rk 8 w o rk s ta tion s . Will a dm iniste r lib ra ry c ircu la tio n 8 catalog system. P roficiency in T e rm inal Services, G roup Policy, Linux, TCP/IP, 8 SQL. Good c om m u n ic a tio n , tea ch ing 8 o rganizational skills needed. S trong p u b lic service o u tlo o k re q uired . Send resume to Leslee Nie thamm er, Director. Saline D is tric t Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline, Ml 48176. By Saturday Feb. 11, 2006. SDL is an EOAE Office Manager P/T For p riva te sch oo l needed fo r a fte rn oo n s 8 some eves. C omp ute r skills 8 references re quired. 734-821-0311 o r langu ag e tlnk9 4@ yah o o.com. PRODUCT REP ★ ★ G re a t p a y ^ ^ See ad in 5420 Textbook Clerical Asst. 20-25 h rs/wk, d eta il o rie nte d, c om p u te r s kills helpful. Will tra in . A p p ly o nline at; w w w .n e b o o k .c om Ned's Bookstore # 10 7 Child Care Employment Before and a fte r s ch oo l in h ome c h ild care services needed fo r 2 ch ild re n from 6-9am and 3-6pm Mon.-Fri. M u s t have car. References requested. Call Michelle ©734-216-3207. GOVERNESS AUPAIR A n n A rb o r, M l Family is in need o f an b ilin gu a l English/ Spanish Governess fo r three ch ild re n. M u s t be able to w o rk 6 days a w e ek (Tuesday- Sunday) d u rin g the s ch oo l year. Bachelor's d e gree o r e q u iv a le n t and M ic h igan D river License re quired. Comp en sa tion based on exp erience (7-10 years preferre d). L ivin g a c com m o d a tio n s available. Please c o nta c t C h ris ty a t (734) 657- 0356 fo r an in terview . Principals o n ly , please. Do the rig h t th in g fo r the rig h t reason, e very day. Lutheran Social Services o f Ml. KidZone Ed. Childcare and Pre.Ft/FVsub.join o u r com m itte d te am , call 734- 213-2900, k le e@ lssm.o rg , AA/EEO/Drug Free, www.kldzonechild^care.org F/T A n n A rb o r nanny fo r 2 c h ild re n, 4yr. o ld 8 18mo. M u s t have re lia b le tra n s p o rtatio n 8 experience. Email resume 8 references to k idhelp2006@yahoo.com F/T NANNYneeded fo r three ch ild re n u n d e r 3 y rs old. Experienced and e nergetic person. Clean d riv in g record and n on -smo ke rs only. Send resume and references to nan nyfo ru s06@ yah oo .com Domestic Employment Wanted CAREGIVER fo r 85 y r old g en tleman . 2 m id n ig h t shifts o n w k n d 8 d ay s h ift w h en needed. $9.00/hr. Send resume to ; claude_c_84@yahoo.com Direc t Care fo r tho se w/sp ecial needs. 3 p os itio n s avail. 1 live-in. Call 734-547-1860 Direc t Care Wo rke rs fo r PT p os itio n s call betwe en 8 -4 . Call Daphne 734-975-2435 Home Health Care A tte n d a n t needed fo r a spinal co rd in ju re d male in New Boston. PT p o s itio n , Fri/Sat n igh t sh ifts 11pm-7am. Experience p re fe rred b u t w ill tra in if needed. © 734-654-6059 LIVE-IN Female Companion p re fe rred . Needed fo r elderly male. Rent/board included. You may s till w o rk a d ay jo b . ® 734-449-0470 © PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR P/T. M u s t have fle x ib ility w ith b o th d ay 8 e ven in g hrs. Exp erience d riv in g a lim o 8 p ro p e r lice n s ing re quired. Call; 734-623-8588 e x t 375 Food Services Employment Assistant Manager M u s t have fo o d experience. Drug te s t re q uired . Fax res ume to : 734-481-5095. BAKERY ASST. TEAM LEADER Help lead p ro d u c tio n and reta il bakery a t n atural fo o d s store. M u s t be s killed a t m e rch an dis in g, c u s tom e r service and leadership. Scratch Bake r a nd Artisa n Bread e x p e rience s tro n g ly p re fe rred . Includes w e eke n ds , some eves. Benefits. Discount. Great A tm o sp h e re . A dva n ce me n t. 31-35k. Fill o u t a pp lica tio n a t W h o le fo o d s .c om o r a t 3135 Washtenaw. Wa nted w / kitchen 8 event p lan n in g e xperience. Fax resume to : 734-424-0623 C o o k /h o u rly Chef. M-F, banq u e t expirie nce a plus. Fax resume to 734-622-5737. DELI/COUNTER HELP For upscale fo o d /c a te rin g shop. Experience and positiv e a ttitu d e a plus. 662-1175. GENERAL MANAGER UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES STUDENT AFFAIRS B ow lin g Green State U n ive rs ity The General Ma n ag er is res p o n s ib le fo r d ay -to -d ay op e ra tion s o f a Resic ^n tial Dining Center o r Retail O pe ra tio ns Center such as th e B ow en -T h om pso n Stud e n t Union. Duties in clu de sta ff man ag em en t, b u d g e ting, in v e n to ry management, menu p lan n in g, marketing, s tu d e n t s ch ed ulin g, polic y and p ro ced ure e nfo rcem en t and service management. Th e General Ma n ag er re p o rts to th e Sen io r A ssociate Direc to r o f U n ive rs ity Dining Services fo r retail o pe ra tion s and A ssociate D ire c to r o f U n iv e rs ity Din in g Services fo r Residential ope ra tion s. M in im um q u a lifica tio n s : Asso ciate s deg re e required; Bach e lor's Degree is p re ferre d. A n e q u iv a le n t am o un t o f e du catio n and expe rie n ce can be su b s titu te d fo r the Bach e lor's Degree. 5-7 years e xpe rie n ce m a n ag in g a me d ium to large fo o d service u nit. Experience m u s t in clu de b u d g e tin g , 3-5 years e xpe rie n ce s u pe rv is ion , s ch ed ulin g, stra te g ic p lan n ing, and fa c ility /e q u ipm e n t maintenance. 1-3 years exp erience w ith e le c tro n ic data access sy s tem s . Tw o fu lltim e a dm in is tra tive sta ff p o s itio n s available. A dm in is tra tiv e Grade Level 15. M in im um Salary $39,804. Salary c om m e n su ra te w ith educatio n and e xpe rie n ce. Full b en efits package available. T o a pp ly : s u bm it le tte r o f app lica tio n w ith e-mail address, resume, and names/address e s /te le ph on e n um be rs o f 3 p ro fe s s io na l references p o s tmarked b y Feb. 17, 2006, to Ofc. o f Human Resources (Search J-000281), 100 College Park O fc. Bldg., B ow lin g Green State Un ive rs ity , Bow lin g Green, OH 43403- 0201. Ph: (419) 372-8421. (h ttp ://w w w .b g s u .e d u / o ffice s /oh r) BGSU is an A A / EO emp loye r/e du ca to r. FIND IT HERE! In th e Classifieds! t l O O t O E t O HOTEL BREAKFAST SERVICE Part-time p o s itio n . Do yo u have a pas s io n fo r h elping people? Great, frie n d ly perso na litie s are a m u s ti We o ffe r g re at w a ge s, gre at tra in in g, g re at b en efits , a fu n w o rk a tm osp h ere , and ro om fo r a dvancement. To a p p ly , please v is it: h ttp ://g re a tjo b s .m a rrio tt.c om Residence Inn b y M a rrio tt Hotel - A n n A rb o r, managed b y M a rrio tt Inte rn atio n al, Inc. EEC m /f/d/v . MANAGEMENT TEAM Qdoba Mexican Grill Fast paced, energetic, p os itiv e leaders. As s is tan t Mana g e r/w ill tra in . Fax resume to : 734-944-7943 S an dw ich A rtis t, FT nights, w e eke n ds o p tio n a l. Please A p p ly : SUBWAY, 1701 P lymo uth Rd, A n n A rb o r. Ask fo r Kelly Mon-Fri, 10-4. Restaurant S < r Increased Sales and Traffic have created new opportuntiesi N ow Hiring; SERVERS and HOSTS Previous experience requried. We o ffe r e xcellent benefits and super emp loye e d iscounts. Please a pp ly in p erson at: 401 Depot Street A n n A rb o r, Ml 48104 Ph: (734) 769-0592 EOE Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager ★ The Produce Station Is c u rre n tly accepting a pp lica tio ns fo r Scyjs Chef/Kitchen Manager. Benefits Avail. Please send resume to 1629 S. State St. 48104. A ttn ; Brian. WAITSTAFF - Saline Inn h irin g w a its ta ff w / e xp e rience. AM/PM sh ifts. A p p ly at 434 E. Michig a n Ave, Saline. CDA-CWO Workshop A s s is t and s u p p o rt special p op ulatio n a dults in the w o rk s h o p o r In th e c om m u nity. Day shifts, M-F, We w ill train. $8.00/hr and g o o d b enefits. Call: 734-458-8140 o r Fax: 734-458-8195 to Recruiter. CNA Needed fu ll tim e fo r th e m id n ig h t s h ift at the Evangelical Home-Saline. EH-S has been named o ne o f th e M e tro p o litan De tro it's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to W o rk For b y the Michig a n Business and Professional A sso cia tion fo the second ye ar in a row. Come see fo r y o urself w h y w e have a lo w tu rn o v e r and lo ng te rm employees. Benefits in clude sh ift d iffe rential, 401(k), em p lo y e r paid life insurance and more! For mo re in fo rm a tio n o r to a pp ly contact; Cynthia B rown, RN BSN S ta ff D e velopme nt C o ordina to r Evangelical Home-Saline 440 W. Russell St. Saline, Ml 48176 (734) 429-9401 ext. 3120 b rownc@ evan ge licalh omes.o rg COMPANION CAREGIVERS Dependable staff needed FT, PT, o r live-in. T om , 662-3780 DENTAL ASSISTANT Experienced, CDA/RDA p re ferre d fo r g re at A n n A rb o r o ffice. Mon-Thurs. w /som e Fridays. Cal! 734-761-2144 Dental Assistant, e x p e rienced, fo r A n n A rb o r office. Fax resumes: 734-996-4974 FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Dental Receptionist/ Assistant Looking fo r m o tiva te d , d ed icated and hon es t hard w o rk in g person to w o rk in dental office. Fax resumes to 734-547-2879 Dentists New T o le do A rea Offices Dr. Bates 716-622-1563 drbates@allcaredent.com V is it w w w .a llca re d e n t.com Direct Care Assistant Enjoy th e w o rk y o u d o. Sup p o rt special pop ulatio n a dults in a c o u n try home. $7.80/hr and g oo d benefits. Call: 734-753-4804 W altz Direct Care Assistant Provide s u p p o rt services fo r special p o p ulatio n adults. VVe w ill train. $7.50/hr and g o o d benefits. Call: 734-699- 3808 o r 734-699-6543 Belleville. Direct Care Assistant Provide s u p p o rt services fo r special p o p u la tio n a dults in th e ir h ome and in th e c om m u n ity . $8.50/hr and goo d benefits. Call; S. Lyon 734- 662-4685 o r 734-663-5637. FRONT DESK T eam Mem b er O rth o d o n tis t o ffice lo oking fo r an o u tg o in g , enthusiastic fu ll tim e f ro n t desk team m em b e r w ith a sense o f hum o rl Send resume to PO Box 1019, Pinckney,MI 48169 MDS COORDINATOR - If y o u are interested in w o rk in g w ith a leader in se nio r h ou s ing a nd services, Porter Hills may be w h a t y o u 're looking for. This p o s itio n w o rks clo sely w ith the e ntire in terd is c ip lin a ry team and en sures and enhances th e q u a lity o f care fo r o u r residents. Part and fu ll tim e p o s itio n s are available. Requirements in c lu de an RN license w ith excellen t o rg anization, c om m u n ica tio n , and com p u te r skills. A tte n tio n to d eta il is critical. No e xpe rie n ce req uired. Send resume to Human Resources, 3600 East Fulton. GR, Ml 49546 o r email h r-c o rp@ p o rte rh ills .o rg . EOE MEDICAL ASST. P/T p os itio n . Spe cia lty s u rgery practice in Chelsea. Requires 5 yrs. M A experience. A lso , responsible fo r patie nt check-in 8 check-out, data in p ut, p a tie n t 8 te s t scheduttng. M u s t be p ro fe ssio na l, w ith hard w o rk e th ic, a nd a team player. Possibility to e volve Into a F/T p o s itio n in late Fall. Please respond to Mr. Lopez a t 734-445-1701. DIRECT CARE J J _______ C i s e n h o i u e r Seeking dependable m o tiv a ted in div idu a l fo r fu ll-tim e , p a rt tim e , o r o n-call em p lo y m e n t in Med ical/D ire ct Care setting. A p p lica n t m u s t have va lid Michigan d rive r's license, be insurable, and able to pass background checks. Relevent educational b ackg ro un d o r previous expe rie n ce in a health care se ttin g is a plus. S tarting wa ge is $10.00 to $12.00 per h o u r c omme nsu rate w l ^ relevant w o rk e xpe rie n ce, w ith e xcellent benefits package fo r fu ll-tim e emp loye e s, in c lu din g emp loye e s toc k ow ne rsh ip plan, life insurance, subsidized health and dental insurance and g en erou s paid tim e o ff p ro gram. Please a pp ly in p erson : Eisenhower Center 3200 Elsenhower Pkwy Ann A rb o r, Ml 48108 Hospice Experience the True Essence of Caring A rb o r H ospice 8 H ome Care p ro v id e s q ua lity , comp assio na te care in o u r Residence and th ro u g h o u t a s e ven -co un ty service area o f Southeastern Michigan. We in v ite you to e xplo re the fo llow in g o pp ortun itie s ; Hospice ♦ RN/LPN (Day and A fte rn o o n shift) ♦ RN/Case Manager ♦ On-Call Nurse (p a rt-time o r co ntin ge n t) Skilled Home Care ♦ RN (full tim e co ntin ge n t) ♦ Occupational Therapist (contingent) C u rre n t license required. P rio r h ospice experience s tro n g ly co nsid e re d. We o ffe r com p e titiv e comp en sa tio n rates and fle x ible, fam ily -frie n d ly scheduling. Email resume to ko lex@ a rbo rh o spice .org o r fax to 734-662-9000. Medical Assistant Th e Michigan Head-Pain 8 N e urolog ica l Institute (MHNI), a private, JCAHO 8 CARF accredited ce nte r in A n n A rb o r is seeking a Certifie d Medical Assistant. Prefe rre d candidates should have clinical experience a lon g w ith ex cellen t w ritte n , o rganizational and c om m u n ic a tion skills. We o ffe r a c om p e titiv e salary a nd ben efit package. This Is a fu ll-tim e p o s itio n w ith no w eekends o r e venings. Please email c o v e r le tte r and resume to b fa rrell@ mh n i.com o r fax to Bill Farrell at 734-677-2422. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ MEDICAL ASSISTANTS Busy Ann A rb o r medical services firm seeking e x p e rienced medical assistants to v is itp hy s ic ian o ffice s and c o lle c t data from patie nt reco rd s. S u c c e s ^ u l candidates w ill be tra in ed in abstra ctin gme d ical data from p atie nt rec o rd s and w ill u tilize an ad va nce d data co lle c tion system. M u s t have experie ncew ith patie nt charts. Full tim e p re fe rred , part-time p ossible. This is an excellen t o p p o r tu n ity to use yo urcus - tom e r service and data c o lle ction skills. Comp etitive wa ge s w ith ben efit package. Send resume to se rvice@u nivai-me d.com A ttn ; Human Resources, or Fax to 8 00 -382-8611. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Medical Billing 8 Coding tra in ee s needed fo r tra in in g p ro gram wh ich fea tures in te rn sh ip s 8 jo b placement assistance. Program starts Mar. 6. Call 1-866-399-3725 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED MEDICAL MANAGER Th e S helter A s soc iatio n o f Wa sh te n aw County is seekin g a fu ll tim e person to oversee th e sm o o th o p e ra tio n o f th e SAWC Medical Clinic. Successful candidate w ill have su pe rv iso ry e x p e rience, ex cellen t o rganization skills. M u s t be able to w o rk w ith diverse p op ulatio n s and have an und erstan ding o f p eo ple e xpe rie n cing h om e lessness. th is p o s itio n is inte g ra te d w ith th e managem e n t team o f the o verall sh elte r ope ra tion and req u ire s fle x ib le hours. Fax resume to : 996-3022 o r email d ee na@annarborshelter.org 3 ! Medical Office Manager HEALTHSOUTH Physical Th erap y seeks fu ll tim e office ma n ag er fo r o u r o u t-p a tie n t c lin ic in A n n A rb o r. Excellent pay and benefits package: • G enerous tra in in g package • A d v a n c em e n t o p p o r tu n ities • S up e rb w o rk e n v iro nm e n t We need g oo d people. If yo u are seeking a su pp ortive w o rk e n v iro nm e n t th a t w ill rewa rd y o u r e ffo rts , call us to d a y l Experience in me d ical -rela ted o ffice w o rk p re fe rred b u t n o t mandatory. 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Please send resume or com p le te app lica tio n at; De pa rtme n t o f Human Resources I Chelsea Communitv Hospital 77S South Main Street Chelsea. Ml 48118-1399 www.cch.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke fre e fac ility Equal O p p o rtu n ity Employer NURSING MANAGER W o n de rfu l o p p o r tu n ity to w o rk fo r th e o n ly Long Term Care org an iza tion recognized as one o f th e 101 Best and B rightest Companies to W o rk For in We st Michig a n. If you are interested in w o rk in g w ith a leader In s e n io r h ousing and services. P orte r Hills ma y be w h a t y o u 're looking for. This p o s itio n is fu ll-tim e and in clu de s d a y to day ma n ag emen t o f resident care 8 s ta ff fo r a 34 bed skilled n ursing u nit. Send resume to HR, 3600 East Fulton . GR, Ml 49546 o r email h r-c o rp@ p o rt6 rh ills .o rg . EOE Nursing RNs $27.00/HR. LPNs $23.00/HR Full 8 Part tim e , a fte rn oo n sh ift. BORTZ HEALTHCARE OF YPSILANTI 28 S. Prospect Ypsilan ti, M l 48198 Phone: 734-483-2220 Office Assistant Needed fo r Saline ch iro prac tic o ffice to han dle f ro n t desk, c u s tom e r service, insurance b illin g . PEOPLE SKILLS A MUST! W ill train. Mon-Wed-Fri 8:30-7, Tues, 8:30-1. Ho urly p ay p lus b o n uses 8 health insurance. Fax resume to : 734-944-8686. OFFICE NURSE Busy Internal M e d ic in e practice is lo ok ing fo r an e xp e rienced fu ll tim e o ffic e nurse fo r o u r Canton lo catio n . Hours are from 8 :0 0 a.m. to 5:00 p .m., no e ven in gs or weekends. Th is in div idu a l m u s t be m u lti-ta s k o rie nte d, organized, and possess goo d wrTtten and v e rb a l c om m u n ication skills. Ben e fit package offered. Interested ca ndidates sh ou ld fax th e ir re sume to (734) 623-8590 o r ema il m b o ndie@ p iim.o rg A ttn : Clinical Nursing Director. PATIENT SERVICES MANAGER Expanding, m u lti-s ite o pthalm o lo g y practice seeking e x perienced p ro fe ssio na l to manage all f ro n t o ffice o p e rations. M u s t have d ire c t s u perv isory expe rie n ce. M u s t be knowled g ea ble o f m edical b illin g process and insurance re imb u rsemen ts. Full benefits ; wages c omme nsu ra te w ith experience. S u bm it resume to ; Reed V isio n A ssociate s, P.C. 118 0N . M o n ro e S t M o n roe , M l 48162 Fax 734-243-5613 humanresources@ re e dv is ion .com . i c Pharmacist Staff Pharmacist New Staff P ha rm acist O pp o rtun itie s a t M o tt C h ild re n's Hospital a nd U n iv e rs ity Hospital • S taff Pharmacist - Day and afte rn oo n p o s itio n s w ill w o rk w ith latest d ispe n s in g te ch n olo g y and p ro gre s s ive c lin ical programs. • M id n ig h t 7 o n 7 o ff Pharmacists - W ill h ave the co nvenience o f 7 o n 7 o ff scheduling w ith o u t g iv in g up all o f y o u r va catio n benefits. To learn mo re a b o u t the Pharmacy te am .th a t p ro vide s mo re paid tim e o ff than many o f th e ir c o un terpa rts , as w e ll as 2-for-1 re tirem e n t ma tching and co n tin u in g ed ucation, please send y o u r resume to; Cari Ma rsh all, UMHS - Dept. Pharmacy Services 1500 East Me d ical Center Dr. UH B2D301/0008 Ann A rb o r, M l 48109-0008 Email: p ha rma cy-job s@ m e d .umich .ed u Or v isit; w w w .m e d .um ic h .e d u / University of Michigan Health System A n o n -d is c rim in a to ry , a ffirma tive a c tion em p loye r. Physical Therapist/PTA Busy o rth o p e d ic o u t-p a tie n t clin ic in Dexter, F T /P t, benefits. Call Bill 248-866-4364. Physical, Occupational, B Speech Therapists Busy h ome care age nc y has im med ia te o p e n in g s in the Eastern Wash te n aw Co un ty area. Excellent w a ge s 8 b e n e fits designed fo r Full o r Part Tim e Stan. Please call 1-800- 956-8773, e x t 13 to schedule an in terview . ▼ ▲ W im T A W Physical Therapist .6, tem p o ra ry p os itio n . State o f Michig a n Ce rtifica tion as a Registered Physical Therapist. Experience in sch oo l se ttin g p referred. Salary Range is $22,334 - $27,451. Obtain app lica tio n from Jackson C o un ty ISD, HR Dept. 517-768-5200 o r v is it w w w .jc is d .o rg . ATATAfAfATAfA Physical Therapists Enjoy th e a u to n om y , f le x ib ility and rewa rd s o f h ome carel Full tim e p os itio n s Inclu de th e e x cep tion a l Un ive rs ity o f Michig a n re tirem e n t plan and b e n e fit package. Full tim e PTs w ill make h ome v is its in Wa shtenaw, L ivin g s to n o r W a yn e co un ties and s u rro u n d in g area. Co ntin g en t Po s itio n s a lso a vailable fo r T, OT and MSW. Fax resume to Michig a n Visiting Nurses at (734) 677-0834, ^ ^ ^ QUALITY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT Westland based b ehavioral healthcare p ro v id e r seeking p erson fo r QM m o n ito rin g and In fo rm a tio n managem e n t, n o n -su p e rv iso ry p o s itio n . Requires Associate/ Bachelor^s deg re e and healthcare related e x p e rience. M u s t have organizatio n a l, a nalytical, statistical, an detail skills w ith c u rre n t Excel a nd Access fam ilia rity . Send resume to : HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Ste 200 W estland, Ml 48185 ^ ^ REGISTERED NURSE Union p o s itio n w ith ex cellen t benefits. Care fo r inma tes at C o un ty Ja il. Comp le te assessments, p ro v id e em e rg en c y care, dispense m e d ica tion s, co o rd in a te phy s ica l/me n ta l health care, ro u tin e labs, etc. M u s t share o n-call fo r w e eke n ds /h olidays. M u s t be able to fu n c tio n in d e p e n d e n tly in a fastpaced, d y n am ic e n v iro n ment. S tron g assessment skills. Need in d iv id u a l w h o is able to ma in tain a pro fe ssional presence w ith a d iverse p a tie n t p op ulatio n . Posting: # 07 4-05 . S tarting Salary; $25.72/hr. Deadline (received by); 2-3-06. S h ift is d e te rm in e d b y sh ift bid. Send Resume to : Capt. Th om as S hu ll, Kalamazoo C o un ty S he riff's De partment, 1500 L am o n t S t , Kalamazoo, M l 49048 o r fax (269) 385- 6162 w w w .k a lc o u n ty .c om EOE REGISTERED NURSE Un io n p o s itio n w ith ex cellen t benefits. Care fo r Inmates at C o un ty Ja il. Comp le te asse ssme nts, p ro v id e em e rg en c y care, dispense m e d ica tion s, co ordin a te p hy s ica l/m e n ta l health care, ro u tin e labs, etc. M u s t share o n-call fo r w e eke n ds /h olidays. M u s t be able to fu n c tio n in d e p e n d e n tly in a fastpaced, d y n am ic e n v iro n m e n t S tron g assessment skills. Need in d iv id u a l w h o is able to m a in tain a pro fe ssional presence w ith a d iverse p atie nt p op ulatio n . Posting: # 07 4-05 . S tarting Salary; $25.72/hr. Deadline (received by); 2-3-06. S h ift is d ete rm in e d b y s h ift bid. Send Resume to : Capt. Th om as S hu ll, Kalamazoo County S he riff's D e p a rtm e n t 1500 L am on t St.. Kalamazoo, M i 49048 o r fa x (269) 385- 6162 w w w .k a ic o u n ty .c om EOE 10 DAYS, 4 LINES, $36! 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The h ospital offers c om p e titiv e salary, s h ift d ifferen tia ls , plus e xcellent b ene fits package. Part-time on m id n ig h ts and co ntin ge n t p os itio n s available. Work w ith an organization tha t really cares! Please su bm it resume to , o r comp lete ^applica tion at: De pa rtme n t of Human Resources I Chelsea Community Hospital I 775 South Main Street I Chelsea, Ml 48118-1399 I www.cch.org Ph: {734} 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke free fac ility Equal O p p o rtu n ity Employer REGISTERED NURSE A * _______ C i s e n h o u f e r $$ 1000 $$ SIGN ON BONUS Exciting o p p o r tu n ity and p rom is in g fu tu re in n euroreh ab ilita tio n pro gram. RN re q uired . Rehab, ER or internal m e d ic in e experience desired. Will serve as a m em b e r o f an in terdis c iplin ary team fo r tra ns ition al and lo ng -te rm care clients. Excellent b en efits fo r this im m e d ia te fu ll-tim e position in c lu de : Monday-Friday w o rk schedule. 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Excellent b e n e fit package fo r Full o r Part T im e staff. Please call 1-800-956-8773 e x t 13 to sch ed ule an in terview . RE-USE THE NEWS We are p ro ud to use re c y c le d n ewsp rint. Sales Representative Home Health & Hospice M ich ig a n 's le ad in g p ro v id e r o f h ome health seeks a liaison w ith p hysician s as well as me d ical a nd residential fa d u tie s , (Howell to A n n A rb o r te rrito ry .) Prefer experience and kn owled g e o f d ischarge p lan n in g and h om e health. Medicare ranks us among the b e s t in Michig a n. Successful candidate w ill w o rk in de p en d en tly , is p erson able, and w o rk w e ll w ith the p ub lic. If y ou have health experience we w ill tra in yo u to sell. Offe rin g c om p e titiv e c omp en satio n and benefits. Send resume o r a pp ly online : G r e a t I l a k e s H ome H ealth and H ospice 2810 We st Grand River, Suite 100 Howell, Ml 48843 w w w .g lh h s .c om EOE ' f Social Workers C om m u n ity Mental Health O u tp atie n t Clinic in Lincoln Park is seeking q ua lifie d applicants. Requires a Master's level degree in a related mental health fie ld w ith an ip prop ria te M ichig a n registra tio n , ce rtifica tion a nd /or licensure. F/T, w ith benefits. Fee Split Therapists Private Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outp atie n t Centers in the c itie s o f Linco ln Park, T a y lo r, and Bellev ille is seeking q ua lifie d ap p lica nts fo r e x is ting and fu tu re clients. Requires a Masters Degree and licensure in a related mental health fie ld w ith a t least tw o years o f d ire c t c linical experience w ith th e c h em ically dependent. Experience w ith CBT. p referred. Fee-split 50%; p rofessional lia b ility in surance is p ro v id e d ; fle x ib le s chedules can be arranged in c lu d in g e ven in g wo rk. To a p p ly , please send a co v er le tte r and re sume to: Community Care Services 26184 W e st O u te r Drive Lincoln Park, Ml 48146 A ttn : Human Resources Dept Fax: (313) 389-7515 Email: dfe nwic k@ comca rese rv.o rg f ' f i r k H Social Work New W rap a rou n d p ro gra r FT Co ordina tor, FT & PT s taff fo r W estern Wa yn e gommunities. M in im um BA, expe rience w ith ch ild re n , families, c om m u n ity resources. Send re sume to: HEGIRA PROGRAMS, INC. 8623 N. Wayne Rd. Westland, Ml 48185 4 X 5 4 X 5 Telephone Service Specialist Established Internal Medicine practice is seeking fu ll tim e in d iv id u a l to f ill an open p o s itio n fo r the Canton locatio n . This in d iv id u a l must be m u lti-ta s k o rie n te d , organized, and possess good w ritte n and ve rb al c om m u n ication skills. 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RN To fo llo w ado le s cen t patients b y sp ec ific disease states u s in g q u a lity im p ro v e m e n t pro ces se s fo r tracking, fo llow up a nd evaluation. S tron g c om p u te r skills, e xperience w ith disease management, p rim a ry care, and e xpe rie n ce w ith at-risk tee n agers d esirab le . Full tim e days w ith benefits. Send resume to : Barb Sullivan, RN, The C o rn e r Health Center, 47 N. Hu ro n, Ypsilanti, ■'Ml 48197, o r bsutlivan@ co rn e rh e a lth .o rg . EOE A lso seeking co n tin g e n t Home Care Aides. M u s t have Certificate fo r Comp le tion o f e xam ina tio n p ro v id e d by MHHA w ith in last 2 years. To in qu ire, c o nta c t J e n n ife r at 866-716-0969; fa x 586- 716-8684 o r email: re s um e s® p erson alhome care.com Personal Home Care Services, Inc. "People Feel Better ait Home" i JCAHO Equal O p p o rtu n ity /A ffirm a - tiv e A c tio n Em p loye r D/V. p erson alhome care.com HELPING HAND NURSING SERVICE Serving Michigan since 1973, a nnounces the o pe ning o f a n ew office in Ann A rb o r We are a ra p idly g row in g home health agency. Seeking dynamic self-starters fo r the fo llow in g p ositions: • Nurse/Branch Manager (full-time) • LPNs/RNs (part/full time) • Home Health Aides (part time) •CNAs •PT/PTA/OT/COTA tMSW/SLP (part time) We o ffe r hea lth/life in su rance, com p e titiv e wages, and mileage reimbursement. Please fax Resume to: 810-606-8406 Nurse-P/T-CHHA Home health care agency has F/T & c o ntin ge n t ope n ings fo r RN, LPN, CHHA & PT in Washtenaw Cty. Fax resume to ; 248^588-0234 o r email to : advancedhome care@aol.com A dm inis trative Data Entry C le rk -P T & FT, $ 10/hr Typ in g & com p u te r skills needed. Call 734-629-1505 Administrative Asst. A n n A rb o r Research & Develo pm e n t Company seeking ar A dm in is tra tive A ssistant. Duties include b ut are n ot mited to data e ntry, filin g , and cu stome r service. Potential employee m u s t be p ro fi cie nt in M ic ro s o ft W o rd , Excel, PowerPoint & Quick Books. S trong organizational skills and ex cellen t c om m u nication and interpersonal skills are required fo r this role. Send resumes to cesch@mgventerprises.com Admisistrative Asst. For busy general co n tra c to r in A n n A rb or. M u s t be fam ilar w ith W o rd , Excel, and Outlook. Pleasant phone vo ice. Fax resume and salary requirements to : R. Smith at 734-994-8057. BOOKKEEPER, P/T Mature inde p en d en t Quickbooks Pro skills. Call 734-662-5390 I S S I Executive Assistant The J ewish Federation o f Washtenaw County seeks a h ig h ly mo tiva te d assistant to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate is detail o riented and able to w o rk effectiv e ly in a fast-paced e nv iro nmen t, p ro fic ien t in MS Office Suite w ith a m in im um o f tw o years relevant e xperience> and possesses excellent w ritte n & c om m u n ica tio n skills and the a b ility to me e t deadlines. Competitive s a la ^ . Mail resume to; Jewish Federation, 2939 Birch Ho llow Dr., Ann A rb o r, Ml 48108 o r email to: in fo@ jewish an na rb o r.org . i i : 3 1 Office Manager FT - Imm e d iate start. Salary, p e r e xp e rience. Responsibilities include employee tim e sheet co lle ction , data e ntry w / QuickBooks, a ccounting, employee record management, pho ne -su p po rt, o ffice sup- 3lies & travel planning, ly r . n -similar w o rk , s trong in Word, Excel, Outlook, and QuickBooks required. Contact: 3D, Girish Minocha. Fax; 734-821-0198 girish@th re ed so lutio n s.com Lead Student Connections Call Center Specialist Dispense informatio n on all student-related issues a t the S tu d en t Connection and assist students w ith th e use of va rio us technical p roducts fo r admission and registratio n. Minim um q ua lifica tio ns: High school graduate o r GED e qu iva le nt and 15 c re d it hours in related course w o rk and tw o years relevant w o rk experience OR the e quivalent comb ina tio n o f educatio n and w o rk experience, cu s tome r service experience required. Starting h o u rly rate is $12.99 w ith numerous frin g e benefits. Variable h ours: Mo n da y th rou g h Satu rday, 8-5pm. App lica tio n deadline is February 10, 2006. Interested persons should ipply t o - Washtenaw Commu n ity College, Office o f Human Resource Management, 4800 Huron River Dr., Business Education Building, First Floor, Room 120, Ann A rb o r, Ml. (734) 973-3497. Candidates must be a u th o rized to w o rk in the US. Proof o f US citizenship o r im m ig ra tio n status w ill be required upo n emp loym en t. For jo b p ostings and a pp lica tio n materials see o u r w e b site at h ttp ://w w w .w c c n e t.e d u /jo b s . WCC is a smoke fre e campus AA/EEO/ADA MISPRINTS Notice o f e rro r shall be re p orte d to the Classified dep artmen t IMMEDIATELY. The News w ill ■ n o t be responsible fo r mo re than the cost o f one Inco rrect insertion n o r fo r mo re than the co s t o f tha t part o f the ad rendered valueless b y the error. t h e ANN ARBOR Student Judicial Services Specialist E A S T E R N f M I C H IG A N ! U N I V E R S I T Y . Eastern Michigan University is accepting app lica tio ns fo r th e Specialist p o s itio n to p erfo rm va rio us d uties in s u p p o rt o f the s tu d e n t ju d i- ‘c ial services fu n c tio n s , e ithe r in person o r o v e r the tele phone, o r in co rre spo n de n ce w h ic h require a w o rk in g kn owled g e o f a w id e v a rie ty and c om p le x ity o f u nive rs ity p olicies, p ro ced ures and regulations as we ll as related Federal and State regulations. Qualifications: A b ility to read, w rite , in te rp re t in s tru c tio n s , and p e rfo rm basic a rithm etic ca lculatio n s, ty p ica lly acquired th ro u g h the com p le tio n o f a high sch oo l edu catio n , is necessary in o rd er to w rite , typ e and p ro o f reports, legal and ju dic ial related d ocume nts, n otices and p ro v id e c o n fidential and c om p le x a dm in istrative su pp ort. A d d itio n a l legal-related tra in in g o r experience is desirable. Three years clerical/secretarial experience, w ith a t least one ye ar in a p o s itio n in vo lve d in ju d ic ia l, legal o r o th e r p olicye nfo rcin g processes, is required. Previous experience in handling basic office ma n ag emen t tasks, such as a c cou nt/b ud ge t record keeping, pay roll, su pp lie s o rd e rin g, and s tu d e n t s ta ff h irin g and supe rv is ion is required. The a b ility to c om mu nicate mo d era tely to h ig h ly c om plex polic ies , p rocedures and regulations and to ensure und erstan ding o f these w h ile w o rk in g u nd er pressure (e.g., han dlin g several requests a t the same time ) is required. Effective c o n flic t man ag em en t skills are re q uired in o rd e r to defuse em o tio n a lly charged situ a tio ns , c le arly id e n tify issues, and clearly c om mu nicate ju dic ial p ro ced ures and re q uired tim e lin e s to the ty p ic a l 'c lie n ts ' o f this o ffice (i.e. students, parents, atto rn eys, p olice o ffice rs and fa c u lty and staff). K nowledge and u nd ers tan d ing o f Un ive rs ity , State and Federal p olicies, systems, p ro ced ures and re g ula tio ns as th e y p ertain to the s tu d e n t ju dic ial fu n c tio n and to areas o f th e u nive rs ity th a t in teract w ith this o ffice is desirable. Basic personal com p u tin g skills to utilize M ic ro s o ft w o rd processing and Access database and Excel s p re ad sheet app lica tio ns , and serform file ma n ag emen t u nctio ns, are necessary. To a pply, go to h ttp :// w w w .em ic h .e d u /jo b s / and com p le te an o n-lin e app lica tio n fo r Posting #CSSA0608. Letters o f a pp lica tio n and resumes can be attached to the app lica tio n. Materials th a t a re fa xe d . E-mailed o r se nt b y U. S. mail to e ith e r Human Resources or S tu d en t Ju dic ial Services Office w ill NOT be considered. EOE Programmers » I|! 1 A ll Media Guide is seeking mo tiva te d pro gramm ers at o u r A n n A rb o r office. Candidates sh ou ld have d em o n s trated skills deve lo ping data d rive n a pplications and possess a broad knowledge o f a pp lica tio n p ro gram m ing tech n iqu e s and cu rre nt tech n olo g ie s . Experience in database p ro gram m ing , a n d /o r obje ct-o rie n te d p ro g ram m in g is also desired. A ll Media Guide (w w w .a llm e d ia g u id e .c om ) is th e w o rld 's largest and m o s t comprehensive e nte rtainm e n t in form atio n resource fo r music, movies and games. AMG is an Equal O p p o rtu n ity Employer and o ffe rs c om p e titiv e salaries and benefits. Please email resumes w ith c o v e r letters and salary re q uiremen ts to: emp loym en t@ a llm us ic .com o r fax to (734) 827-2492 • • • RE-USE THE NEWS We are p ro u d to use recycled newsprint. g QUALITY ENGINEER/ LIAISON CS M a n ufa c tu rin g , a leader in th e p lastic in je c tion mold in d u s try , has an immediate need fo r a Qua lity Engineer/ Liaison fo r th e Greater Detro it Area and Eastern Ml. The p o s itio n w ill consist ma in ly o f c u s tom e r v isits. The ideal ca ndidate w ill possess w o rk in g kn owled g e o f PPAP, SPC, FMEA and APQP. S tron g p ro blem so lv ing and re co rd keeping skills, 3-5 years a u tom o tiv e q ua lity experience and kn owled g e o f QS9000 standards are req uired . if y o u are a self s tarter and w o u ld like to be an integ ra l p art o f a g row in g com p an y ; send y o u r resume to : CS M a n ufa c tu rin g 299 W. Cherry, Cedar Springs, Ml 4 9 3 1 9 o r fa x to : (616) 696- 3222. CS Ma n ufa ctu rin g is an Equal O p p o rtu n ity Employer. 5310 Education PROJECT MANAGER M u s t have tra in ing in abs tra c t o r representational art. Ope n -min d ed , patient, g ro u n d e d , "o u t o f b o x " p ro b lem solver. (11:11). 810-231-3251 I Computer and Technical Computer Programmer Gre en view Data, 25 ye ar A nn A rb o r so ftw a re comp an y seeks expe rie n ced C, Perl, L inu x p ro g ram m e r fo r its SpamStopsHere.com d iv is io n. Email: ca reers@vedit.com . RE-USE THE NEWS We are p ro ud to use recycled n ewsp rint. Earn Industry-Standard IT Certifications Seeking 15 T rainees fo r C omp ute r T e c h n o lo g y Tra in ing Program w h ic h features internsh ip s & jo b p laceme n t assistance. Classes b egin Mar. 6. ® 866-773-6146 Lead Developer Wise S olutio ns , a su bs id ia ry o f A ltiris Inc, is seeking a Lead De velop e r to w o rk in its Plymo uth o ffice to d eve lo p, refine, in teg ra te and ma in tain tech n ical s u p p o rt s ystems such as th e kn owled g e base, w e b s u p p o rt c u s tom e r p e ril, fo rum s , perfo rm an ce m e tric d ashboards and scorecards, and o th e r data- !S and too ls . Min Bachelo r's degree in related fie ld . o r equ iva le nt re le van t exp. 5-1- yrs. exp. w ith SQL and s tored p ro ced ures ; 4 + yrs w ith Web D e velopm e nt and e xtensive exp. w ith .net, ASPX , IIS; and 1 + yrs. w ith XML and VBA a ll required. For mo re in fo rm a tio n on this p o s itio n and o u r com p an y , Dlease v is it w w w .w is e .c om . nterested candidates should a p p ly o nline at: h ttp ://jo b s .w is e .c pm No p ho ne calls please. EEO/AA I V f^ Committed • Connected • complete FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Legal Secretary Ma jo r law firm located in d ow n tow n Ann A rb o r is seeking a Legal Secretary w ith litig a tion and co rp ora te experience. Qualified ca nd idates m u s t possess 5 yrs w o rk e xperience, type 65 w gm , and have stro ng MS 'ic e skills. Please email resume to : neil@ co rp ora terecruite rsin c.com RECEPTIONIST-Pan-time. Mon. & T hu rs . 4 p.m. - 9:15 . i.m. Wed. 3 p .m. - 6:15 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Fax resume to 248-889-1709 o r a pp ly in person Liberty Chevrolet, New Hudson. LINUX Network Consultant Young and in no va tive c om p ute r com p a n y lo ok ing to fill several p ositio n s. We need a LINUX N e tw o rk Consultant w ith advanced e xpe rie n ce in Apache. DHCP, DNS, NFS, SAMBA, Sendmail and Routing. E x p e rie n c e a ttro u b le sh o o tin g Enterprise Systems is p re fe rred , as w e ll as tim e sp en t w o rk in g In a c o n s u lting atmosphere. We need a W in d ow s Server Expe rt w ith a th o ro u g h u n d ers tan ding o f MS SQL Server, Exchange, A c tive D irec to ry , DNS, DHCP and Routing. We need a JA V A P ro gramm er w ith a comp reh e ns ive u nd ers tan d ing o f JAVA, in c lu din g Web a pp lica tio ns, SQL and Open Source. We need a .NET Prog ram m e r w ith s ig n ific a n t kn owled g e o f VB p ro g rammin g , Crystal Reports and SQL. We also need an Executive Ass is tan t w h o Is c om fo rta b le w o rk in g w ith com p u te rs and skilled a t being organized, detailed and mo tiva te d to w o rk w ith p ro ject management. If y o u q u a lify, please email y o u r re s ume to hr@d yn ed g e.com and com p le te o u r o nline applica tion a t w w w .d y n e d - g e .c om /h r/. Y o g ramme r II w ill analyze, lesign, im p lem e n t and main' WEB ANALYST/ PROGRAMMER II Reference Number; PTAA0671 E A S T E R N M I C H IG A N U N I V 1 R S I T‘ Y The In fo rma tio n and C ommu n icatio n s Te chn o lo g y D ivision at Eastern M ic h igan U n ive rs ity is accepting app lica tio ns to f ill the Web A na ly s t/Prog ramme r II p os itio n . The Web A na ly s t/ P ro gr d' tain th e Intranet Systems and app lica tio ns at EMU. in a d d itio n an in cum b e n t in this p o s itio n w ill assist in the analysis, d eve lo pm en t and maintenance o f comp lex in tra ne t p ro jects; and serve as p ro je c t leader fo r d esig nated Intranet systems and applications. Requisite q ua lifica tio ns fo r this pos itio n include: A d vanced knowledge and skills in s ystems in tegration, in c lu din g o pe ra ting systems, app lica tio ns , networks, databases, d is trib u te d systems and c lie n t server te ch n o lo g y , and w e b s ite d eve lo pm en t and analysis, typically acqu ire d th ro u g h the com p le tio n o f a Bachelor's degree in Comp ute r Science o r related fie ld. A m in im um o f e ig h t (8) years experience in w e b p ro g ram m in g and analysis. Expert knowledge o f in d u s try standard we b a pp lica tio ns d eve lo pm en t languages and too ls. Expert kn owled g e o f systems analysis and design and s u p e rv iso ry a nd / pro jec t ma n ag em en t experience. Othe r desired q ualifications are th e a b ility to a dminister, ma in tain and s u p p o rt in te grated w e b a pp lica tio ns and mid d lew a re in a UNIX env ironme n t. Please v is it h ttp ;//w w w . em ich .e d u /jo b s / to s u bm it an app lica tio n/re sum e fo r this p o s itio n , v iew benefits in fo rm a tio n , o r see a lis t o f all available positions. EMU values and encourages d iv e rs ity in its w o rk fo rc e and s tu d e n t p op ulatio n . Women and m in o ritie s are encouraged to apply. Web & Print Designer O neupweb, an online ma rke ting firm based near Traverse City, Michig a n, is lo oking fo r a h ig h ly creative and talen ted w e b /p rin t d es ig n er to jo in o u r internal ma rke ting team. Hig h -q ua lity Flash p ro d u c tio n , HTML & A d o b e s o ftwa re experience a must. See jo b d es c riptio n at: One u pwe b .com Full-time salary, health & re tirem e n t b en efits w ith a ttra c tive sum m e r hours. M u s t relocate to the Traverse City area. Send w o rk samples, resume and salary re q uirem en ts to : jo bs@ o ne upw e b.com o r fax 231.256.9877 I o n e M P w e b I S □ 1 Engineering ENGINEERING-Technical S ta ff M emb er - Provide presale s u p p o rt fo r SC.Dytran, MSC.Marc, MSC.Patran, SOL 600, SOL 700 and o th e r related MSC p ro du cts. Provide s u p p o rt fo r end users and MSC employees w o rldw id e . Respond to technical questio n s and resolve cu s tome r issues re; MSC n onlinear p ro du cts. Provide d em on s tra tion s and on-site c u s tom e rtra in in g . M u s t have Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 yrs. o f experience in jo b offered o r as Viechanical Engineer. Experience to in c lu de Dytran, Nastra n and Patran. Jo b site: A n n A rb o r, Ml. Send Resume to MSC. Software, 2300 T ra v e rw o o d Dr., Ann A rb o r, Ml 48105. A ttn : K. Castel o r v ia email to ken.castel@ mscso ftw are.com INSTRUCTOR, ALLIED HEALTH Bow lin g Green State U n ive rs ity 's Firelands College re gional campus is co n d u c tin g a search fo r one fa c u lty p o s itio n in Allied Health, available A ug u s t 2006 in th e A p p lie d Sciences Department, tea ch ing 12 h ou rs p e r semester o f courses. The non-tenuretrack p o s itio n (Instructor) w ill teach courses in allied health and general b io lo g y . A Master's degree in allied health o r b io lo g y is preferre d. In fo rm a tio n abo ut BGSU Firelands is available at w w w .fire la n d s .b g s u .e d u . Send le tte r o f a pp lica tio n, re sume/vita e, offic ial tra n scripts o f a ll undergraduate and g raduate courses, and a t least 3 re ce nt letters o f reference to: Office o f th e Dean, BGSU Firelands, A ttn : Allie d Health Search Committee One U n ive rs ity Drive Huron, OH 44839 A p p lic a n t screening w ill begin on Ma rch 1,2006. The search w ill remain open and a ctive u ntil p o s itio n is fille d . Electronic and fax a p p lica tio n s c a nn ot be co nsid e re d. BGSU is an EO/AA in s titu tio n . TEACHERS-P/T Dynamic n o n -p ro fit preschool (0-5 yrs). Experience p re fe rred , see we bsite ww w .a lle n c re e k .o rg Send resume to : allencreekpreschoo! @yah oo .com FAX 734-994-3372 Teachers Needed GRETCHEN'S HOUSE, a g ro u p o f NAEYC accredited ch ild care ce nte rs in Ann A rb o r, seeks h ig h ly qualified and e nth usia stic persons to jo in o u r team. N ow Hiririg fu ll and p art tim e : • Preschool • Infa nt/To dd ie r • Sub s titute s M in im um q ua lifica tio ns in c lu de : CDA, A A, o r BA in Early C h ild ho o d Education, 1 year tea ch ing experience, and w illin g n e s s to give m in im um 1 ye ar com m itm e n t. For mo re in fo rm a tio n call (734) 761-2576 o r email in qu iries to mdavis@ gre tch e nsh ou se .com EOE Young ToddlerTeacher De>aer, F/T, energetic, e nth usia stic, experience in edu catio n . 734-439-1102. Professional and Managerial Adoption Counselor Part-time. LBSW w ith e x p e rience, LMSW preferred. Strong social w o rk skills to p ro v ide fu ll range o f services fo r a d o p tio n p lacements w ith a do ptive parents. A b ility to w o rk w ith an open a doption p hiloso p hy . Experience w o rk in g in A d o p tio n is required. Familiarity w ith Michig a n A d o p tio n Code is desirable. A b ility to w o rk w ith fle x ib le schedule, a vailab ility fo r e ven in g and we eke n d o n-call services necessary. J o b requires d riv in g to sites in a 100-mile radius in p ersonal vehicle. Please send resume and c o v e r le tte r in c lu d in g salary e xpe c tatio n to Catholic Social Services a ttn : ADOP-CO-AN fax (734) 971-2730, o r e-mail jo bs@ csswa shte naw.o rg w ith su b je c t line ADOP-CO-AN. Environmental aineer A n n A rb o r consuffing firm seeks e nth usia stic team memb ers w ith stro ng team leadership, a nalytical, and c om m u n ic a tio n skills. MS, 4-8 years in w a te r quality fie ld , p ro je c t management & s u p e rv is o ry e xperience req uired . Legally able to w o rk in U.S. See w w w .lim n o .c om (h ttp ://w w w .lim n o .c om ). S u bm it resume to Human Resources, Limno-Tech, Inc., 501 A v is Drive, Ann A rb o r, Ml 48108 o r re s um e© iim n o .c om (mail to : re sum e@ lim no .com ). AA/EOE. BUDGET OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Center for Photochemical Sciences Bowling Green State University The person in th is pos itio n oversees all g ra nts and b udgets re la ting to the Cente r fo r P ho toch emica l Sciences. The Center is a ra p id ly g row in g research magnet fo r th e U n ive rs ity w ith a p ro je c ted g row th rate o f 10 to 15% p e r y e ar o v e r th e next decade. M in im um q ua lifica tio ns : Bachelor's deg re e required in a c co u n tin g , business a d m in is tra tio n , o r related fie ld. Post-graduate w o rk tow a rd s Master's degree p referred. 2 yrs. su p e rv is o ry experience required. 3 to 5 yrs. e xp e rience in p u b lic a c counting a n d /o r p riva te se c to r preferre d. Effective com m u n ica tio n w ith all co lle ge c om m u n ity memb ers and th e p ub lic is deemed a b so lu te ly necessary, th a t co up le d w ith g oo d a na lytica l and com p u te r skills. A dm in is tra tiv e Grade Level 14. M in im um Salary $36,480. Sdlary corrlmensurate w ith e du catio n and experience. Full ben efits package available. To a p p ly : s u bm it le tte r o f app lica tion w ith ema il address, resume, and names/addresses/ t61ephone num be rs o f 3 p ro fe ssio na l references p ostmarked b y Feb. 17, 2006 to Office o f Human Resources - Search J -0 0 0 2 1 8 ,100 College Park Office Bldg., B ow ling Green State University, B ow lin g Green, OH 43403- 0201. Ph: (419) 372-8421. (h ttp ://w w w .b g s u .e d u / o ffice s /oh r) BGSU is an AA/EO emp loye r/e du ca to r. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE S tu d e n t Financial A id , A ca d em ic A ffa irs Bow lin g Green State U n ive rs ity The As s is tan t Directo r, Compliance is re sp on s ib le fo r the o v e rs ig h t and su p e rv is io n o f v e rific a tio n and ce rtifica tion p rocessing as w e ll as in terp re ting c om p lia n c e issues w ith fed e ra l a nd state fin a n cial aid aw a rd in g ; analyzing data and w r itin g ad hoc p ro g rams fo r re p o rtin g p u rp o s es; p e rfo rm in g in terna l o ffice audits; and o versee in g the U.S. D e p a rtme n t o f Educatio n 's Qua lity A ssurance Program. V erificatio n processing is d efin ed as re v iew in g fe d eral tax re turns, c itize nsh ip e lig ib ility , veterans benefite analysis, e n ro llm e n t ve rifica tio n in te rm s o f a pp ro pria te class h o u rs to the va lue o f f inancial aid re ce ived , and o th e r re p o rts so th a t th e inte g r i ^ o f fin an c ia l aid p ro cessing is n o t com p rom ise d . The A s s is ta n t D irec to r is resp on s ib le fo r c om p ly in g w ith fed e ra l, state, in s titutio na l and age nc y fin a n c ia l aid sp on sored p ro grams . In add itio n , th is p o s itio n serves as th e lead staff m em b e r resp on s ib le fo r th e analysis and re c om m e n d a tio n o f ma n ag em en t assessments and V erificatio n Parameters fo r the B ow lin g Green State U n ive rs ity s tu d e n t aid p o p u la tion u sing th e Department o f Edu ca tion 's ISIR Analysis Tool as a p art o f th e Quality Assurance Program Requirem e n ts .M in im um q ua lifica tio n s : A Bach e lor's degree is re q uired and three years o f in cre asing p ro gre s s ive re s p o n s ib ility w ith in a fin an cia l aid o ffice. Experience in v e rific a tio n , c e rtific a tio n , awardin g/p acka g in g o f fin an cia l aid, co un selin g, in terna l aud it fu n c tio n s and a fam ilia rity w ith databases re p o rtin g p re fe rred . Full-time a dm in is tra tive sta ff p o s itio n . A dm in is tra tive Grade Level 15. Min im um Salary $39,804. Salary c omme nsu ra te w ith educatio n and expe rie n ce. Full ben efits package available. To a pp ly : s u bm it le tte r o f a pp lica tio n w ith e -ma il address, resume and names/ a dd re sses/te lep h on e n um bers o f 3 p ro fe ssio na l references to Ofc. o f Human Resources (Search J-000280), 100 College Park Ofc. Bldg., B ow lin g Green State Un ive rsity, B ow lin g Green, OH 43403-0201. Ph; (419) 372- 8421. Review o f a pp lica tio ns w ill b egin on February 17, 2006 and co n tin u e u n til the p o s itio n is fille d . (h ttp ://w w w .b g s u .e d u / o ffice s /oh r) BGSU is an A A / EO em p lo ye r/e d u ca to r. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD o n -lin e , ANYTIME at m live.com/aa n ew sad s / o r ema il us: newads@ a nn a rb o rn ew s .com Compliance Auditor #06-010 BioPort C o rp o ra tio n - the sole p ro d u c e r o f th e FDAlicensed A n th ra x Vac c ine - is e xpe rie n c ing trem e n d o u s g row th and success. Qualified candidate w ill perfo rm in terna l and external q u a lity s y s tem and c om p liance a u d its , v e rify a p p ro p riateness o f responses, and re v iew and v e rify e ffe c tive ness o f co rre c tiv e a ctions. M u s t assist w ith FDA in spe ctio n s a nd p re pa ra tion , and ma in tain a u d it file s and in fo rma tio n. M u s t also analyze m u ltip le d o c um e n ts and reco rd s to d e te rm in e c om p liance ,and have a s trong a b ility to handle mu ltip le fu n c tio n s a t th e same tim e . Previous a u d it experience s tro n g ly p re fe rred . P rio r e xp erience w ith EU re g ula tio n s , ISO stan d ards a plus. M u s t o b ta in o r have CQA ce rtific a tio n (ce rtifie d q ua lity a ud itor). M u s t be w illin g to tra vel fo r v e n d o r a ud its (30% o f th e time ). Critical a na ly tical skills, s tro ng ve rb al and w ritte n com m u n ic a tio n a b ilitie s , and th e a b ility to w o rk u nd er p re ssure and analyze processes w ith in scheduled tim e fram e s . 3 plus years o f e xpe rie n ce in a cGMP settin g . BS in a science. BioPort o ffe rs a com p e titiv e com p e n sa tio n /b e n e fits package. To a pply, please v is it o u r w e b s ite at: w w w .b io p o rt.c om /c a re e rs e -ma il y o u r resume to : v e rin g d@ b io p o rt.c om ; fax to (517) 327-7202; o r mail yOur re sume to : BioPo rt Co rp oratio n Human Resounfces, 3500 N. Ma rtin L uther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, Ml 48906. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE BioPort C o rp oratio n , is an equal o p p o r tu n ity em p lo y e r and va lue s th e d iv e rs ity in its w o rk fo rc e . CUSTOMER REP ■<k-*-$14.50** See ad in 5420 Healthy Families/ Teen Link Worker BSW w ith experience. Stron g social w o rk skills to p ro v id e in -h om e services to teen parents and families w ith yo un g c h ild re n in Washten aw County. A b ility to w o rk w ith fle x ib le schedule and a vailab ility fo r 24/7 coverage necessary. Jo b requires d riv in g to sites th ro u g h o u t W ash te n aw County In p ersonal vehicle. Please send resume and co ver le tte r in c lu din g salary expe ctatio n to Catholic Social Services a ttn : HF/TLNK-AAN fax (734) 971-2730, o r e -mail jo bs@ csswa shte naw.o rg w ith su bje c t line HF/TLNKAAN . Positions includes e xcellent benefits & paid tim e -o ff. EOE. No phone inqu iries please. Human Resources/Business Manager - ResCare Premier, a recognized leader in brain in ju ry re h ab ilita tion is lo ok ing fo r a FT Human Resource/ Business Manager. Previous experience in a ccou ntin g & HR preferred b u t n o t necessary. Position com p e titiv e salary, ts & 40 1K plan. Fax to Ma\ fra Ramos 734-439-8674. E0E,M/F/DA/ benefits International Business Development Analyst Truewave, LLC (Saline,Ml) seeks person w ith a Bachelo r's o r e qu iva le nt and 1 yr. o f e xperience as a Market A na ly s t o r o th e r relevant experience. Send Resume to: HR: 1'556 W o o dla n d Dr. Saline, Ml 48176 Community Manager Seeking a q ua lifie d candidate to f ill a C om m u n ity Manager p o s itio n fo r an a pa rtm e nt c om m u n ity located in Bellev ille . Th is p o s itio n requires e x cellen t man ag em en t, c om m u n ica tio n , org an iza tion and fin an c ia l analysis skills. Ideal ca ndidate has 3-1- years o f p ro gre s s ive e xpe rie n ce in o n-site le asing/management. If in teres te d, please e-mail y o u r resume to careers^ h u m a n r e s o u r c e s @ y a ho o.com D irec to r o f Mee ting Planning ☆ Im m e d ia te o pe ning w ith an association ma n ag em en t c om p a n y fo r an expe rie n ced me e ting planner. Responsible fo r p lan n in g, ma n ag in g & p ro d u c in g me e ting s fo r 40- 400 attendees. A n ideal cand ida te w ill be e n e rg etic , deta ile d -o rie n te d , have a CMP d es ig n atio n . Bachelors de gree in related fie ld pre fe rred a n d /o r 5 years o f related experience. Email y o u r resume & salary re q u irem e n ts to: jo b s@ c io -ch im e .o rg e n n n n ® General Managers The W o rld 's la rg est a nd fas test g row in g re stau ra nt chain is n ow seeking career m in d ed in d iv id u a ls in A n n A rb o r, New Hudson, Sou th Lyon and o th e r se lect locations. If you are h ig h ly ene rg etic and have a p o s itiv e "can d o " a ttitu d e w e w a n t to me e t y o u !! WE OFFER ★ C om p e titiv e W ages ★ 401 (k) ★ Full Benefits ★ M o n th ly Bonuses Mail o r fa x f'e s um e to : LC Do rtch S ubwa y G roup A ttn : Human Resources 6020 Fenton Rd. Flint, Ml 48507 Fax (810) 237-3219 E.O.E. GuciuHiiu 1200 Earhart Rd. Ann A rb o r, Ml 48105 734-929-6736 Fax: 734-929-6901 lanjab@glacierhills.org Lifeline Coordinator, Older Adult Services Catholic Social Services has a part tim e o pe ning w h ich w ill manage p ro gram serving o ld e r adults and tho se disabled in Livingston County, 30 hrs/week. Successful candidate w ill d em on strate effective interpersonal skills, s tro ng atte ntio n to detail, and the a b ility to w o rk a uto n om o us ly . Experience w ith fra il p op ulatio n s, v o lu n te e r management, and b illin g s ystems desired. A Bachelo r's Degree in Human Services and reliable tra n sp o rta tio n are also re q uired . Strong benefits package available, in c lu din g 401(k) and paid time -o ff. Please su bm it resume andco ver le tte r inc lu din g hou rly salary expectation to address below: Catholic Social Services A ttn : OAS LCM AAN 4925 Packard A n n A rb o r, Ml 48108 o r jo bs@csswashtenaw.org w ith su bje c t line OAS LCN AAN No phone inqu iries please. EOE. Loan Officers, Experienced A llie d Home Mo rtg ag e, Ypsilanti office. Hiring c om m is sion- based LO's. Medical 8 401 (k) avail. 888-547-0757. equal o p p o rtu n ity em p lo y e r Landscape Team Leader Glacier Hills, a p restigious re tirem e n t c om m u n ity /s k ille d n ursing ce nte r has an exciting ope ning fo r a Landscape Team Leader w h o is responsible fo r landscape ma in te nance and in stallatio n needs o f a 40-acre campus. Will oversee, manage and w o rk w ith the landscape crew. M u s t be able to do all asp ects o f landscaping o peratio n s fo r all seasons. Also m u s t operate and maintain landscape mo torized e quipment. M u s t have a m in im um o f tw o to three years p rio r la nd scape experience as a forem an w ith a des ig n /b u iid o r g ro un ds maintenance com p a n y Is re quired. Team Leader m u s t have a Michigan Chauffeurs License. Pesticide & Pond A pp lica tio n Certificate pre fe rred by not required. We are co n ve n ie n tly located near 1-94, US23 and M14. Come jo in a team dedicated to p ro v id in g q ua lity service. Please sen d/fa x /ema il y o u r resume and salary re q uire ments to ATTN: Staff Recruiter a t Glacier Hills. EOE Program Evaluation Position available to p ro v ide c om m u n ity based and health care system p ro gram evaluatio n . The e v a lq to r w ill p ro v id e o v e rs ig h t to the data e ntry process fo r program o utcom e data. The in div idu a l w ill p rom o te in no va tive p artnerships to stre ng the n preve n tio n , dete ction and manageme nt o f diabetes and c h ro n ic kidney disease by w o rk in g w ith health care system s , managed care o rg an izations and c om m u n ity groups. Experience in p ro gram evaluation. A Master's in Public Health is preferred. G ra ntwritirig skills and in n o va tive p ro gram d e ve lo pm e n t are a plus. Contact; Linda Smith-Wheelock,COO, National Kidney Foundation o f Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann A rb o r, Ml 48108. GRANTWRITING Assistants P/T ,$ 1 3-$ 1 7/h r. Excellent w r itin g re q uired . Resume to pmc le an 8 18@ e a rthlink .n et. Purchasing Specialist M u s t be 55-1- years o f age. The Sen io r Environmental Em p loym en t Program seeks a p ro cu rem e n t sp ec ia lis t fo r the US EPA National Vehicle 8 Fuel Emissions Lab, Ann A rb o r. College/business sch oo l o r m in im um 5 y rs related experience required. Duties include: assist Contra c t Officers w ith a dm in is tra tive co ntra c t fu n c tio n s , ente r data in spreadsheets and softwa re p ro gram , lo g p ro posals, record bids, c lo seo u t a ctivities. A lso assist in m a rket research, in -d ep th cost comp arison s, re v iew o f statements o f w o rk .. Some clerical duties. Customer c o nta c t in volved . F/T $9.56/ hr plus benefits. Please send resume via email to : crussell@ssa-i.org o r fax 734-528-4281, o r mail to SEEP. 5361 M cA u le y Dr., PO Box 995, Ann A rb o r, Ml 48106. e a s s a y d e s ig ns OEM Coordinator Assay Designs, Inc., an expa nd in g b io te c h n o lo g y comp an y seeks a q ua lifie d OEM Product C o ordina tor. Reporting to th e S up p ly Chain.Mgr., th is in div idu a l w ill be re sponsible fo r co o rd in a tin g th e purchase and man ufa ctu re o f OEM materials and w ill be th e key c o nta c t fo r all OEM p ro d u c t com m u nicatio n s . Candidates m u s t possess a B.S. / B.A. in a s c ie n tific fie ld such as Bio log y , B io te ch n o lo g y o r C h em istry and a m in im um o f tw o years experience in a related s c ie n tific in du stria l se ttin g . Experience in in ve n to r y and su p p ly chain m a n ageme nt a plus. A b ility to m u lti-ta s k in a fast-paced e n v iro nm e n t Is essential. Assay Designs, Inc. o ffe rs a fa s t pace diverse in du stria l w o rk e xperience and g en ero us ben efit package. Check o u t www .a s sa yde s ig ns .com fo r a dd itio na l comp an y in formatio n . Send c o v e r le tte r (inc lu d ing salary re q uirem en t) and resume to jo bs@ a ssayd esign s.com o r fax to : 734-668-2793. No phone calls o r w a lk -ins please. EOE Assay Designs, Inc. 800 T e c h n o lo g y Drive A n n A rb o r, Ml 48108 www .a s sa yde s ig ns .com Recruiting Manager Con-Way NOW, an expe dite d tru c k in g comp an y ow n e d b y the Fortune 100 and NYSE com p a n y CNF, is seeking a Recruiting Manager to w o rk o u t o f its A nn A rb o r, Ml headquarters. The ideal ca ndidate w ill possess 5-1- years o f o w n e r-o p e ra to r re c ru itin g e xpe rie n ce in the tra n s p o rta tio n in du s try . This ideal candidate m u s t a lso have p erfo rm ed in a s u p e rv is o ry role re sp on sib le fo r the a c tiv itie s o f several in d iv id u als. High c o ns id e ra tion fo r th o s e th a t have been In v o lv ed in tru c k lease purchase programs. Con-Way NOW o ffe rs a com p le te b en efits package in c lu d in g medical, dental, v is io n , p en sio n, 401 (k). Please ma il, fa x o r email y o u r resume to: Con-Way NOW Reference: Recruiting Ma n ag er 4840 V en ture Drive Ann A rb o r, Ml 48108 n ow .jo b s@ co n -w a y .com Fax:734-213-7745 EOE M/F/D/V CLASSIFIED ADS THAT WORKED! "Please cancel m y ad fo r the cozy 1 b drm. It w o rk e d so w e ll, it w e n t in on Sat and I g o t 10 calls b y S un d ay and was rented by Monday. T hank -you fo r y o u r h e lp ." S cott B., Belleville Research Assistant U n ive rs ity Renal Research 8 Education A s so c ia tio n , an inte rn a tio n a lly respected n otfo r -p ro fit health outcome s research fo u n d a tio n , seeks e nth usia stic Research A s s is ta n t to p ro v id e s u p p o rt fo r e p id em io lo g ic , health p o lic y , and health e co n om ic s reirch. V is it o u r w e b site to v iew jo b p os tin g: w w w .u rre a .o rg Security Management Securitas USA, a w o rld leader In s e cu rity services, seeks a Branch Manager fo r its so uth ea s t M ichig a n o p e rations. M u s t have a bachelo r's degree in business or s e cu rity a dm in is tra tio n and a t least 5 years o f security experience in a ma n ag em en t o r s u p e rv is o ry role. Primary re sp on s ib ilitie s in c lu de fu ll p ro fit and loss a c c o u n ta b ility , d e liv e ry o f h igh q u a lity c lie n t service, b ranch b u d g e t d eve lo pm en t, and sta ff s u p erv is io n and d eve lo pm en t. Only q ua lifie d ca ndidates w ill be considered. Fax o r email resume and c o v e r le tte r to; 313-271-1751 o r sa n d ra .Iy n n® securitas in c .com EOE DFWP M/F/DA/ r s 3 1 V.P. OF OPERATIONS To o versee d a ily o pe ra tion s u nd er V.P. Sales and Service su bs id ia ry o f G erman ma ch ine ma n ufa ctu re r. Requires B.S. in Me ch an ica l or Ma n ufa ctu rin g Engineering. 1 y r expe rie n ce in p ro je c t m a n ag em en t o r sales re la ted. Fluency in German Language. Mail re sumes o n ly to: Z o lle r Inc, 3753 Plaza Dr., A n n A rb o r, Ml 48108 Sr. Tax Analyst G row in g g lob a l m a n ufa c tu rin g com p a n y is seeking Sr. Tax A n a ly s t fo r headquarters lo cate d in we s tern suburbs. Re spo n sib ilitie s include: Preparation o f q tr Income/ fra n ch ise tax calculations, q u a rte r a nd y e a rly federal and state ta x a ccruals in c om p lia n c e w ith FASB 109, research ta x issues, research in ti ta x issues fo r fo re ig n entitie s , a nd more. Qualificatio n s in c lu de : 4 - 6 years tax e xpe rie n ce w /b a c k g ro u n d in C co rp p ra tio n s . BA in acco u n tin g o r fin an ce, and CPA re q uired , MST p referred. We o ffe r a c om p e titiv e salary and b en efits package. E-mail Resume w ith Salary Requirem e n t to : h r@ co co n fid e n tla l.com EOE l : S Trust & Investment Sales Officer United Bancorp, Inc., a m u ltibank h o ld in g com p a n y w ith tw o g row in g c om m u n ity bank s u bs id ia rie s located in Sou the a ste rn Michig a n has an o p e n in g fo r a T ru s t 8 Inv e s tm e n t Sales O fficer to w o rk o u t o f o u r banking o ffice in A n n A rb o r. The T ru s t 8 Inve s tme nt Sales O fficer markets inves tm en t m a n ag em en t as w e ll as tra d itio n a l tru s t p ro d u c ts and services. United p ro v ide s a w id e arra y o f in ve s tm e n t v e hicles fo r th e ir c lie n ts to ch oo se from , in c lu din g in d iv id u a l p o r tfo lio managem e n t, re tirem e n t plans, estate p lanning w ith e xisting Bank c lie n ts and develops n ew re la tion sh ips fo r the bank. The geo grap h ic market te r rito ry is Southeastern Michigan. To ensu re y o u r success we re q uire five o r mo re years o f expe rie n ce in the financial se rvice s arena w ith a p rim a ry fo c u s on in v e s tm e n t sales, sellin g in v e s tm e n t o r tru s t p ro d u c ts and services. A n in- , d iv id u a l w ith p rio r tru s t sales, skills, and fin an cia l p la n n in g is p referred. The p re fe rred in d iv id u a l w ill have a d d itio n a l b a c kg ro un d in fi- ’ nancial p lanning and an a b ility to interfa ce in a team e nvi- ' ro nm e n t w ith tru s t professionals. We o ffe r an attra c tive w o rk , e n v iro nm e n t and o p p o r tu n itie s fo r g rowth. Fax, ma il o r e-mail resumes to ; Un ited Bancorp, Inc Human Resources ' P.O. Box 248 T ecumseh, Ml ' 49286 hr@ubat.com Fax 517-423-1715. EEOE E-MAIL YOUR FREEBIE ADS TO fre e b ie s® a n n arbo rn ew s .com Employment Interviewer/ Recruiter Fu ll-tim e p o s itio n available fo r an Em p lo ym e n t Interview e r/Re c ru iter. Requirements in c lu d e : Bachelor's Degree in Business A dm in is tra tio n / Emp loye e Relations /HR /o r re la ted fie ld p referred. M in im um 3-5 years p re v iou s experien ce in in te rv iew in g /em p loye e selec tio n re quired; e xpe rie n ce in emp loye e relatio n s and e xpe rie n ce in healthcare h uman resources p re fe rred . S trong c om m u n ication skills, e x cellen t ju d g e m e n t/ d e c is io n making skills, a b ility to w o rk effe c tively w ith a team, and fle x ib ility to manage va rio u s p ro jec ts as needed. Great o p p o r tu n ity to e xpa nd y o u r skills in a g row ing org an iza tion w h ic h holds an o u ts ta n d in g re p uta tion fo r its e x cellence in b oth employe e and p atie nt satisfactio n . C om p e titiv e salary, o u ts tan d ing b en efit package and o p p o r tu n ity to w o rk w ith a d y n am ic , in n o va tive team o ffe re d to th e q ua lifie d ca nd idate. Please send resume to ; De pa rtme n t o f Human Resources n Chelsea Community Hospital 775 South Main Street Chelsea. Mi 46118-1399 www.cch.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 A smoke fre e fa c ility Equal O p p o rtu n ity Emp loye r Human Resources Professional Grow in g g lob a l m a n ufa c tu ring c om p a n y is seeking an HR Professional fo r its SE M ichig a n headquarters. Q ua lifica tio ns Includ e; M in im um 7 years experience, s tro n g em p lo y e e relations skills, b en efits a dm in is tra tio n e xpe rie n ce, expe rie n ce in a m a n u fa c tu rin g e n v iro nm e n t w ith hr re s p o n s ib ility fo r m u ltip le lo catio n s, a b ility to w o rk in a fa s t paced e n v iro n m e n t and m u lti task, stro ng s tra te g ic th in k in g skills, maste r 's deg re e p re fe rred . We o ffe r a d y n am ic w o rk envin pe ti com p en satio n pacckaagg<e. E-mail Resume w ith salary re q u irem e n t to: h rs r@ coco n fide ntia l.com EOE M A N A G E R IAL OPERATIONS Redistribution Facility SHAW Industries, In c , a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is the largest manufacturer of carpet in the world with annual sales of more than four billion dollars. Shaw manufactures and sells carpet, rugs, ceramic, hardwood and laminate flooring to retailers, commercial contractors, and distributors throughout the United States, Mexico, and exports to Canada and more than 85 international markets. Currently we have an opportunity available for a Regional Operations Manager at our redistribution facility for both carpet and hard surfaces in Belleville, MI. Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Supervision of facility staff; customer contact; vendor contact; local contact for marketing and corporate distribution. Requires a four year degree in Operations Management, Transportation, Logistics or other related area or 2-5 years equivalent experience; experience in distribution preferred. Qualified candidate must be knowledgeable regarding all staff positions, be familiar with DOT regulations and able to ensure effective utilization of transportation equipment and personnel for providing delivery and pickup service of product to customers. Shaw offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. For confidential consideration, detailed job description or for more information, apply online referencing Job Code # 104798-552 at www.shawfloors.com. AA/EEO Employer, M/F/DA/ C2197597 W h e re Great Floors Begin C8 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 ,2 0 0 6 Human Resources Associate The HR A s soc iate p ro vide s c u s tom e r s e rv ice to College person ne l and th e p u b lic re gardin g h um a n resource m n c tlo n s , in com p lia nce w ith HIPAA re g u la tio n s and c o n fid en tially s tan d ards. The A s so ciate w ill assist in the c re a tion a nd ma in ten an ce o f HRIS re co rds , o ffice filin g , and a dm in is tra tiv e s u p p o rt tasks. This is a tem p o ra ry three m o n th a p p o in tm e n t b eg in ning m id February th ro u g h th e end o f May 2006. Tw e n ty h ou rs per week, M o n d a y th ro u g h Friday, 10am-2pm. No benefits a fforded. N o c o n tin u in g em p lo ym e n t rig h ts are inferred. M in im um q u a lific a tio n s : A s sociates deg re e w ith emphasis in Huma n Resources o r the e q u iv a le n t o f educatio n , tra in in g , a nd experience as d e te rm in e d b y a dm in is tra tio n , e q u iv a le n t o f tw o years w o rk e xpe rie n ce in Human Resources, p ro fic ie n c y in M ic ro s o ft O ffice and e xcellent c u s tom e r se rv ice s skills. H o urly rate is $13.97. A p p lication d e a d lin e is February 1 ,2006. Interested p erson s should send c om p le te d offic ial WCC a pp lica tio n fo rm w ith tra n s c rip t (if a pp lica b le) to th e Office o f Huma n Resource M a n ag em en t, Wash te n aw C om m u n ity College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., A n n A rb o r, Mi 48106. Candidates m u s t be a u th o rize d to w o rk in the US. P ro o f o f US citizenship o r Im m ig ra tio n status w ill be re q u ire d u p o n em p loym en t. Phone: 973-3497 Jo b Hotlin e : 973-3510. For jo b p o s tin gs and a p p lic a tio n ma terials see o u r w e b site at: h ttp ://w w w .w c c n e t.e d u /jo b s WCC is a sm o ke free campus AA/EEO/ADA Sales and Agents Pos ition s in th is classificatio n (Sales and Age n ts, 5340) are comp en sate d at least in p a rt b y a sales c om m is s io n , b on us o r o th e r in c e n tiv e c om p e n sation a rra ng eme nt. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Oakland Business Review Is seeking a fu ll-tim e account e x e c u tiv e fo r o u r Oakland C o un ty te r rito ry . The ideal ca nd id ate m u s t have proven BtoB se llin g experience. M u s t be s tra te g ic and confi- -dent in ma kin g sales presenta tio n s to b usiness owne rs a nd C-ievel executives. C om p e titiv e salary plus c om m is s io n . S k ills/ Qua lifica tio ns : • 2 -5 + ye ars Business-to- Business W o rk Experience • S tron g Presentation Skills / V erba l/ W ritte n • Proven P ro spe c ting / Closin g Skills • S trate gic T e rrito ry Manage- .m e nt/ Sales Planning • Me e ting Sales Goals • Bach e lor's Degree o r equ iva le nt. Please s e nd resume to : jb lo d g e tt@ m b iz re v iew .c om or fa x 248-374-4940 Assistant Branch Sales Managers TCF Financial C o rp oratio n is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based n atio na l fin a n c ia l h old in g c o m p a r ^ w ith $12.3 b illio n in - Bank Michigan has mo re tha n $1.7 b illio n in assets. TCF has mo re than 430 b an k in g o ffice s in Minn e sota, Illin o is , Michig a n, Wisc o n s in , C o lo ra d o and Ind iana. O th e r TCF affiliates p ro v id e leasing and e q u ip m e n t fin a n c e , securities brokerage, a nd in ves tm en ts and insuran ce sales. TCF Bank is seeking frie n d ly , e n e rg e tic and s e lf-mo tivate d in d iv id u a ls fo r im m e d ia te Ass is ta nt B ranch Sales Manag- -er o p e n in g s at o u t Chelsea, D e x ter a nd B rig hto n offices. Seeking In d iv id u a ls w ith s tro ng b a c k g ro u n d s in sales and p re v io u s s u p e rv iso ry exp erien ce . Previous banking e x p e rie n c e is p re fe rred , but n o t re q u ire d . A v a lid d riv e r's license a nd a h ig h s ch oo l dip lom a a re re quired. Please fa x y o u r resume to (734) 930-6199, att: RF603. Y o u m a y also a pp ly o nline at w w w .tc fe x p re s s .c om . Michigan Most Cbmenient Bank Open 7 » We va lu e a d iverse w o rk fo rce ft p rom o te a d ru g free e n v iro nm e n t. AHENTION REALTORS Ever th o u g h t a bo ut mo rtg ag e sales? I made the sw itch ! For a co nfid en tia l in te rv iew call Bill @ Concord Mo rtg ag e, Inc. 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Skills/Qualifications: •C o lle g e degree o r e quivale nt w ith n ewspaper a dve rtis in g sales expe rie n ce preferred •E x c e lle n t o ral 8 w ritte n c om m u n ic a tio n skills •A b ility to create advertising campaigns, d eve lo p co py and p ro v id e in p u t fo r design o f ads •A b le to w o rk Independently, as w e ll as part o f a team •M a th skills and the a b ility to understand com p le x data in relation to marketingsu pp lie d materials. •E x p e rie n c e in retail o r adv e rtis in g sales o r ad agency w o rk also helpful. Own tra ns p o rta tio n required Compensation is salary and commission . To a pply, please su bm it resume to; Barb M o n tg om e ry Retail A d ve rtis in g Manager The Ann A rb o r N ews P.O. Box 1147 Ann A rb o r, Ml 48106-1147 YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED RV SALES PERSON Can earn $100k o r m o re + ben efit package. M u s t be a stro ng closer. Previous a p p liance o r car sales experience accetable. 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Excellent c om m u n ic a tio n , organizatio n a l, analytical skills, re liable tra n s p o rta tio n and valid d riv e rs ' license required. TCF Bank o ffe rs a gre at bene fits package in c lu din g : medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacatio ns and tu itio n re im b ursement. We also o ffe r a base salary plus in centive package as w e ll as a 40 hour w o rk w eek. For im med ia te consideration, fax y o u r resume w ith salary req uirem en ts to 734-930- 6199, A ttn ; CM603 o r a pp ly o nline at; w w w .tc fe xpres s .com TCF Financial Co rp oratio n Is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based national financial h old in g c om p a re w ith $12.3 b illio n in assets. fC F Bank Michigan has mo re than $1.7 b illio n in assets. TCF has mo re than 430 banking o ffice s in Minnesota, Illinois, Michig a n, W is c o ns in , Colorado and Ind iana. Other TCF affiliates p ro v id e leasing and e q u ip m e n t fin an ce, securities b ro kerage, and investments and insurance sales. 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J o in th e n atio n's largest g ra ssroo ts p u b lic in terest org an iza tion to p ro te c t o u r e n v iro nm e n t, p u b lic health, h uman righ ts, and d em oc ra cy. Career o p p o rtu n itie s and b en efits available. Ann Arbor Call A le x (734) 332-4464 A c tiv ism 734-222-6347 NNGREATJOB!!!! J o in Clean Wa ter A c tio n and h elp p ro te c t th e Great Lakes. Paid tra in in g 8 benefits. $375-$490/wk w w w .c le a nw a te ra c tio n .o rg A dm in As s t (u n iversity) up to 4 5k /y r FT c om p e titiv e benefits ! Room fo r a dvancement! TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 A Grand Op ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE TO MAKE 2006 AGREATYEARII $400-$600/WK TO START Due to re ce nt o pe ning s o f n ew locatio n s 8 o ffices, our com p a n y is ac tively seeking men and w om e n to start w o rk im m e d ia te ly ! Perman en t fu ll-tim e p o s itio n s in all dep artmen ts. Earn paid vacatio n s , bonuses, and incentive s. Call 734-389-0303. ASSOCIATE REP ★ ★ $ 1 4 .5 0 * * See ad in 5140 ASSISTANTS N ow h irin g 10 F /T / P/T positio n s . If y o u 're n o t making $600/wk. Call 734-484-5220. Auto Technician For fu ll service re p air facility. Prefer ce rtifie d , w ill co ns id e r trainee. A p p ly Midas, 3170 Wa shtenaw, Ann A rb or. B illb o ard Insta llin g /D elivering 8 A d v e rtis in g , g re at h o u rly ?ay + benefits. Comp, truck. DC fee $245,517-886-5445 BRICKLAYING HIGH PAYING CAREER INBRICKUYING The Michig a n BAC A p p re n tice sh ip and Training Fund IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS Bricklaying A p p re n tice sh ip pro gram. Jo urne ym a n Bricklayer wages c u rre n tly range from $22.61 to $29.93 per hou r, (de pe nd in g on the area o f th e state) a long w ith health 8 w e lfare a nd pension benefits. You m u s t b e at least 18 y rs. o ld to a p p ly 8 have a High S chool Diploma o r e qu iva le nt a nd reliable tra nsp o rtatio n. 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ELECTRICIAN Sta te-of-th e -art m a n u fa c tu ring com p an y in De xter (west o f A n n A rb o r) seeks an e xpe rienced Electrician. K n ow ledge o f e lectrical p rin cip les, electrical machines, c o n tro ls and c o n tro l c ircuits , NEC, and PLC's re quired. Qualified a pplicants sh ou ld be able to read, analyze, and w o rk to d iag rama tic and schematic electrical diagrams. Must understand pne um atic s and h ydrau lics and th e ir integratio n to electrical co ntro ls. Preferred ca ndidate should be a State Certified J o u rn e y man and have at least fiv e (5) years experience in a manura cturing p lant e nv ironm e n t. Needs to be se lf-d iscip lin ed , s e lf-mo tivate d, organized, and com m itte d to co n tin u ous im p ro vem e n t. Th is is a g row in g com p an y in w h ic h a person can expand th e ir career. Please send resume w ith wage h is to ry to : Dextech 2110 Bishop Circle East Dexter, Ml 41830 A ttn : Human Resources A p p lic a n ts exte n de d a jo b o ffe r w ill be re q uired to take and pass a d ru g screening. ELECTRICIANS Residential, n ew c o n s tru c tio n . M u s t have e xperience. Fax resume to : 517-546-8870 o r call 810-632-9022. Finisher (concrete) up to $18/hr plus b en efits! M u s t be a hard w o rk e r needed ASAPI TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 FLOOR BUFFERS - Ann A rb o r, P/T, e xperienced in c omme rc ia l flo ors. 313-218-0269. GARAGE DOOR INSTALLER Experienced, g o o d pay + benefits, 734-475-7486. Hair Stylist Wanted A re yo u passionate and mo tiva te d a b o u t y o u r career? Do you w a n t to w o rk w ith a team o f talen ted , expe rie n ced p ro fessionals d ed icated to th e highest q u a lity o f c lie n t service? if so please call (517) 540-1420. We are seeking q ua lifie d and established d esigners in the L ivin gsto n area. Hospital/Dr. Offices - Perman en t w ith benefits to 35K/yr - Pediatricians, fam ily d oc to rs , TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 Hospital Jo bs (maintenance, p atie nt re g istratio n , a dm in is tra tive) up to 18/hr, benefits, TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 Hotel SUITE AHENDANT CANDLEWOOD SUITESANN ARBOR seeks a frie n d ly, c u s tom e r s e rv ice -o rie nte d in d iv id u a l to jo in o u r te am ! Previous experience desired. A lo n g w ith o u r gre at s tarting salaries, w e o ffe r an e xceptio na l b en efits package in c lu d in g ; health a nd life in su rance, 401k plan, vacation and sick leave. A p p ly in p e rson 8 am-8pm at: Ca nd lewo od Suites, 701 Wa yma rke t W ay, A n n A rb o r, Ml. O r call: (734) 663-2818. EOE m/f/d/v.CANDLEWOOD • SUITES Our Place. Y o u r Space. Installers (large Flooring comp an y) u p to 4 5 k /y rru ll o r p art tim e avail, plus benefits! TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 Instructor, Sports $21,900 p e r year. R e c ^ ire s a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and National A Coaching License. S u bm it app lica tio ns to : W ide W o rld Spo rts Center, 2140 Oak V alley Drive, A n n A rb o r, 48103. INSURED PAINTINGSUBCONTRACTORS NEEDED. 734-663-8800. Landscape Foreman FT p os itio n , experienced in c rew leadership. Great pay fo r gre at person. A d am 's Custom Landscaping, Inc. 800-422-2326 LAW ENFORCEMENT - Full tim e , no experience req uired . We tra in , M/F, age 17-34, Good pay, e xcellent b en efits, educational and tra vel o pp ortun itie s . Call (734) 434-6772, AN ARMY OF ONE, U.S. Army^^____ LAW ENFORCEMENT-Full tim e , no experience req uired . We tra in , M/F, age 17-34, Good pay, e xcellent b en efits, educational and tra vel o pp ortun itie s . Call (734) 434-6772, AN ARMY OF ONE, U.S. A rmy. LICENSED TECHNICIAN HVAC/CONTRACTOR Requires 5 y rs in the HVAC fie ld ; possess c u rre n t State mechanical co ntra c tors license in HVAC equ ipme nt, d u c t d uc kw e e dsw ork re frig e ra tion , u n lim ite d heating services, u n lim ite d re frig era tio n ft a ir co n d itio n in g se rvice; possess cu rre n t EPA ce rtific a tio n ; refer to we bsite fo r comp lete jo b p os tin g 8r an app lica tio n; w w w .p c c s .k1 2 .m i.u s . Plymouth-Canton C om m u n ity Schools 454 S Harvey, Plymouth MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR For mid size apt. c om m u n ity in the A n n A rb o r area. M u s t have leadership a b ility , 2 years o f p lum b in g 8 e lectrical experience 8 HVAC c e rtifie d. Please send resume to : Box PI 28, P.O. Box 1147, A n n A rb o r, M l 48106-1147. Material Controller 4 0 + y r o ld local comp an y fillin g a FT p o s itio n in vo lv in g h i^ h - lo w usage, handling s h ipm en ts o f co ns tru c tio n ma terials 8 in v e n to ry contro l. M u s t be dep en d ab le 8 mo tiva te d . Call 800-949-0009. MECHANIC - fu ll tim e , no e x p erience re quired. We tra in , M/F, age 17-34, Good pay, excellen t benefits, e du catio n al and tra vel o pp ortun itie s . Call (734) 434-6772. AN ARMY OF ONE, U.S. A rm y MERCHANDISERS Needed to service routes in th e A n n A rb o r 8 Y psi, Ml area. Flex. AM hrs., Mon-Fri P/T. Need" ve hic le, DL 8 Insurance. H o urly + Mileage. Please Call: 800-216-7909 x753. M e rch an d ise r/Lo ad e r (Large Soda Company) up to 500/ w k FT, gre at hrs 8 b en efits! TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445. MOVING HELPERS Immediate p o s tio n s avail. $10/hr. Career o pp urtun itie s . Corrigan Mo v in g Systems 3600 Ellsworth Ann A rb o r, Ml 48108 Operator D ow Chemical Company's Michig a n Operations has o pe ning s fo r fu ll tim e Process Operators in Midla n d, Michig a n. The Michigan O p e ra tion s team is lo ok ing fo r top -ca lib e r, tech n ically capab le Process Operators w h o emb race change, ada pt fast, make d ecision s q uic k ly , p o s sess se lf-confidence and le ad e rsh ip skills and are life lo n g learners. PROCESS OPERATOR #0501444 Successful candidates w ill be able to d em on s trate the fo llow in g c omp ete nc ie s ; Initia tiv e and Personal Inte grity , Technical Skills, Leadership, T e am w ork and Interpersonal Skills. Two -ye ar associate's degree in Chemical Process T e ch n o lo g y pre fe rred o r an ass so ciate 's degree o r h igh e r in a related tech n olo g y - based d iscip lin e. Preferentia lly , a pplicants w ill have p ro file d m th e ACT W o rk- Keys skills assessment (WorkKeys assessments are available at th e Education a nd Training Connection). S ta rtin g salary - $18.90 w ith p ote ntia l p ro gre ssio n up to $25.20 per hour. To learn mo re a b o u t th is op- - p o rtu n ity and to be c o n s id ered fo r a p o s itio n , v is it us o nline . (Limited te s tin g seats w ill be available) h ttp :// w w w .c a re e rs a td ow . com/(Click on J o b Title o r J o b Number). Comp lem en tin g y o u r career at Dow, y o u r hard w o rk and c o n trib u tio n to th e team w ill be rewa rd ed w ith a c om p e titiv e salary and e x cellen t b ene fits, in c lu d in g : Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, 401(k), Pension Plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Vacation a nd Holidays. We are an Equal O p p o rtu n ity Emp loye r PERSONAL TRAINER RECEPTIONIST & NAIL TECH For p remie re d ow n tow n spa. Please call 734-665-2156. PHATJOBS.COM - Full tim e , ma rke ting p u b lica tio n s , great p ay p lus bonuses. M u s t be a ble to start im m e d ia te ly . 877-856-6960. Printing Prepress o p e ra to r e xp e rienced p re flig h t, ty p e , im p o s itio n , o u tp u t. Printer: A. B. Dick, T o ko, 2 c o lo r e xp e rience. Driver: A b le Iift5 0 + lb s . Good d riv in g record a must. PT a vail. Send resume: A ile gra Print 8 im ag in g 1283 Ind u stria l Dr. Saline, MI48176 FAX: 734-944-3603 jd im a u ro@ a ile gra.n et P ro du c tion Ma n ag er fo r h ome rem o d e lin g firm , Wa sh te n aw W o o dw rig h ts . M u s t be p eo ple o rie nte d, experienced w/E x cel 8 s ch ed u lin g s o ftw a re 8 kn ow ca rp e n try 8 re n ova tion s. FT, Benefits. Excellen t o p p o r tu n ity fo r th e rig h t person. Equal O p p o rtu n ity Emp loye r Fax re sume to : 994-8796 bru cecu rtis@ w o o dw rig h ts .c om P ro du c t Rep PART TIME Great pay, ideal fo r s tud e nts / o th e rs , fle x schedules, w ill tra in , ali ages 1 8 + , c o n d itio n s a pp ly , 994-3804 CALL MONDAY RECEPTIONIST-FOXY NAILS B ria rw o o d Mall, $7-8/hr. 18 8 o ld e r. 734-669-8941 B ookkeeper/Accts Payable Clerk (acct firm ) FT up to 6 1k/yr, fu ll ben efits. TDC Fee $245. (517) 886-5445 ROOFERS/LABORERS Experience help ful. FT. Good wages, benefits. Dependable tra n s p o rta tio n a must. Some to o ls re q uired . For in te rv iew call: 734-994-0082. EOE. Route De live r - to 3 5k /y r + benefits. Local! Paid vacatio n , fu ll, g re at b o x benefits. TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 Second S h ift S up e rviso r fo r p lastic Injectio n m o ld in g plant. 3 years expe re ie nce in s e tu p 8 processing. Reply to : 416 E. C ummins , T ecumseh, 49286 o r fa x : 517-424-5901. STOCKROOM ASST/CEO O p p o rtu n ity to learn th e o p era tion s o f a business from th e g ro u n d u p, leading to...? E ntry level w a re ho u se positio n h a n d lin g some o f the co o le s t science educational p ro d u c ts y o u 'll e ver see. V is it h ttp ://w w w .a rb o r s c i.c om /J o b s .h tm fo r details, ema il resume to am y@ a rb o rs c i.c om . Te ach e r A id es, T u to rs and m o re ! to 25k /y r 8 more. Full/Part tim e ! A ll ages! TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 TELEPHONE INTERVIEWER No Sales! S ta rtin g pay $7-8/hr. 10-35 hrs/wk. No experience necessary. Training p ro v ide d . No dress code. Fluent Spanish a plus. DataStat o n e rs ch allen g ing w o rk in a relaxed a tm osp h ere . Great p art tim e jo b fo r s tu d e n t o r p ro fe s s io n al. A p p ly at: 3975 Research Park Dr A n n A rb o r, M l 48108 EOE TEST SCORERS Bachelors degree in a riy fie ld re q uired . Retirees are w e lcome. Scorers are h ire d per p ro ject. Paid tra in in g ! Hiring fo r tw o p ro jec ts at this time , firs t is days o n ly , late Februa ry start, se con d is b o th days and e ven in gs , late March start. M o n d a y th ro u g h Friday w o rk u n til p ro je c t ends. $10.10 p e r h ou r. Call (734) 544-7686 betwe en 9 :0 0 a.m. and 4 :0 0 p .m. fo r mo re in fo rma tio n. M e a sureme n t Incorp orate d, Ypsilanti. Warehouse Loaders/Managers (auto parts supplies). FT, some o ve rtim e . New accts. TDC fe e $245. 517-886-5445 Warehouse Position Local C omp an y is n ow taking a pp lica tio ns fo r a p erson to w o rk in th e ir re ce iv in g 8 lo ad in g o pe ra tion s . In d iv id u al sh ou ld have fo rk lift e xpe rience and a g o o d d riv in g reco rd is im p o rta n t. This th ird s h ift p o s itio n is fo r 40 h rs/wk, Mo n - Fri., $14 .70 /ho ur plus frin g e benefits. Reply to : Box P 3 9 , P.O. Box 1147, Ann A rb o r, M l 48106-1147. ★ URGENT# Office/ VVarehouse location has im m e d ia te o penings. All o pe ning s fu ll time . M gm t. o p p o r tu n ity fo r the rig h t people. • D is trib u tio n • A s s is tan t Manager Hr_n pp@sb cg lo ba l.ne t f Lead Bartender/ Assistant Manager CUBS'AC 2 years e xpe rie n ce as lead b a rte n d e r/tra in e r required. Colonial Lanes/CUBS' AC 1950 S. Ind u s tria l, Ann A rb o r Send resume to fra nk@ cub sa c.com A w e som e O p p o rtu n ity Insta lla tion -Pro je ct Manager In d u s try leading m u lti-m illio n d o lla r Co. w ith Na tion a lly recognized 8 advertised p ro d u c t seeks Project Manager d ue to re ce nt e xpansion. 60-70K firs t year income. Position requires; 5 ye ar m in im um p ro je c t management. Estimating 8 jo b costing experience. Dispatch and s u p e rv is o ry a b ility , kn ow led g e/e xpe rience in home im p ro v em e n t in d u s try a plus. Package Includes: • Salary plus m o n th ly bonus • Paid vacations • M a jo r medical, 401k • Car a llowance 8 cell phone For a co nfid en tia l in te rv iew FAX y o u r resume 8 le tte r o f in teres t to Mr. B ea umon t a t (734) 449-2134. Serious in qu iries only . We are located in the US 23 - M36 c o rrid o r. 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ABSOLUTE Gold Mine! 80 Machines + Locations A ll fo r $9,995. 800-344-1277 ALL CASH BUSINESS Local c a nd y v e n d in g route. $50K/yr. p ote ntia l. 30 Machines + candy. $9,985. Call N ow l 800-704-5414. Upscale Ladies C o ns ignm e nt Shop. Great lo catio n . 1000 + accounts. Call Brian fo r Info ® 734-678-9032 Women Gym fo r sale. Ann A rb o r A rea. Established base; g row in g . Call 248-887- 6355 o r a 2 g ym@ a o l.c om . Employment Wanted EXPERIENCED Professional needs a dm in is tra tiv e w o rk to d o on h ome com p u te r. P roficie nt in PC-based o ffic e 8 database app lica tio ns . Has real estate 8 e xecu tive assistant experience. Please call: 734-913-9229 / / ■ i X ' i . - J t T h e r e ' s a b e t t e r w a y . Why clutt.,. your driveway when you can rely on The Livingston Community News Classifieds? With one quick call, you can send your message to thousands of ready buyers. And you’ll reach them when they’re actually looking for items to buy - not just when they happen to bedriving down your street. So, give yourself a break and park your car in The Livingston Community News Classifieds. It’ll be gone in no time. C a ll n o w to p la c e a n a d : ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 -2 0 2 0 T H E L I V I N G S T O N 4 2 0 W. M a in St., B r ig h to n C O M M U N I T Y N E W S (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2006 C 9 I Auctions and Auctioneers Auction House & Real Estate Feb. 1 1 .2 0 0 6 ,2 p.m. Open House Feb. 5 ,2 -4 p.m. 165 Westdale Howell, Michigan 1 b loc k o ff G rand River Lake access, 1349 sq. ft. w ith fire p lace . 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, c o rn e r lot, ve ry nice home. A rro w A u c tio n Service 810-227-6000 or 517-712-7349 Oak e nte rtainm e n t center - $500; Ro llto p oak desk - $600; oak armoire-$400; 6- pc b drm set-$500; air hockey table-$150. 734-429-6093. PAIR o f v in tag e red leather p a rlo r chairs & ottoma n. Nail trim & dark, stra ig ht w o od legs. $900/set. 734-994-3819. SOFA/SECTIONAL, Lsh ap ed , 2 recllners w / m assage, sofa bed. Excellent. $800. 734-996-0777 Miscellaneous Items ■ Antiques, Art and Collectibles Lane cedar ch est w / b ottom d rawer 1940s, o th e r various jew e lry , dishes, etc. ©734-975-5683. Mo vin g-Qu a lity oak 48" round table, fan cy oak dresser, large hutch,gate-leg table, large scale. 517-788-8877 Private co lle c tion a rt sale, Miro, Gorman, Delacroix, Haitian. Must sell, serious in q u iry only. Please e-mail fo r p h o to 's and pricing. davcaf@sbcglobai.net Scrapbooking? A ntiq u e fin din g s. M o n ie s , Porcelain. 734-395-6639 TAYLOR T own Trade Center A ntiq u es & collectibles-Flee Market-Public A uctio n s, 7 days/week, 150 booths, 300 showcases, 400 tables-Week end sh ows rotate. Toy Show Feb. 4-5, A ntiq u es sh ow Feb. 11-12. 313-295-6901. I Household Items A CHEAP SLEEPI 9 mattress styles; firm , plush, p illow to p , mem o ry fo am , $159 to $999 vanwinklemattress.com (734) 678-5289 or (810) 220-2929 Bedroom Suite, (like new) 7 Pc. Designer Cherry BR w / TV A rmo ire . Delivery avail. ONLY $950. (734) 637-2012 COMPUTER DESK, large c o rn e r style, v e ry nice co n d itio n , oak. 810-444-3227 Chelsea New Y ear Special! Will hand p ain t o ne b ath ro om 8 closet. $175-700. Old b u t tru s tw o rth y ! ® 517-304-8970 after 5. Twin Matress, b o x spring, frame. New, never used or opened. $250. 734-944-6085 V A N -'9 1 Ford E -2 5 0 w /la d d e r rack 8 to o l boxes, needs w o rk , o n ly 50K mi., $499. Call 734-262-2892. CASINO SLOT MACHINES, Pure Pleasure, Malibu Doubles, $650/ea/best. 734-498-3636 Kiln Dried Firewood $99.95 fo r 4 x8. A ir Dried $80. 517-629-9218/231-206-4381. Tree Service Avail. MANCHESTER seasoned firew o o d , $55 U-Haul, $70 d elivered , $25 y o u cu t y o u r ow n . 734-572-0810. SEASONED HARDWOOD $ 9 0 ,4x8 x16 , 2 fo r $170. S plit 8 d elivered free. ★ ★ 734-429-7854 ★ ★ POLO FIELDS S p o rtin g Membership. Call 734-216-0013 VENDING MACHINE - large w ith d oo r. Snacks o utside and p o p inside. $900/best. Call 734-262-1421 Buying Comic Books Large o r small collections. Call 231-798-3097 I Daily Bargains COUCH - Good co nd itio n, 72", 3 cu shio n s, $150. ©734-426-7300. COUCH/LOVESEAT - Neutra ls , € $425. T DINETTE SET - Wooden, 5- piece. Elegant in-lay o n table to p . Excellen t co nd itio n. $125. 734-528-0098. E n te rtainm en t Center - Large, oak, h old s 3 5", 2 bookcases. $300. 663-0787 Football - A u to grap he d by Barry Sanders. $225. © 73 4 -4 8 2 -4 6 4 1 . HOMEBREWERY EQUIPMENT, Mini Mash Lauder Tu n-H ob b y Beverage, Never- Used $120,734-429-5991 Nursery se t - 3 piece, gently used, v e ry clean, honey c o lore d. Cost o v e r $600, $250/ best. 734-741-0520. Sofa8 lo vsea t (as new)100% Micro-Fib er. Stain resistant. L ifetim e w a rra n ty . In crate. Values $1290. Sacrifice $495. Can Deliver. 734-637-2012 SOFA - Clayton Marcus, b u rgu nd y /gree n . Like new. $400. 734-426-5025. TV - Panasonic 27", Kenw o o d re ce iver 8 entertainm e n t center. $430, w ill separate. 330-348-4490. Complete professional Kareoke equipment. Owner retiring. 734-260-9146 PIANO, Boston Grand, 5 fo o t 1 0" ebo ny , Stein w a y de signed. 5 years o ld, asking $16K. 734-461-0325 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ PIANO - Krauker u prigh t, w / bench. Good co nd itio n. $1300. 734-665-8018. Hobbles, Crafts and Art Supplies Meade LX200 Telescope 8 " UTC-GPS, tw o eyepieces, includes p lanetary d ig ita l im ager. Like new. 734-223-9104 I Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs HOT TUB/Spa '05 - NEW. Still in w rap pe r, seats 6, w / lo u n g e r Retail $5950. Sacrifice $2950. Call 734-732-9338 Lawn,Garden and Snow Equipment 16-44 To ro ZTR Tim e Cutter mow e r, used 2 seasons, just serviced, $ 9 9 9 .1 0 cu f t lawn tra c to r tra ile r, $49. 36 in tracto r aerator/seeder/fertilizer, $49. Stihl 018C saw, $99. Stihl BG75 gas b low e r/ bagger, $99. 36 in lawn sweeper, $29. Electric hedge trim , $ t9 . 734-426-2699 [Firewood and Wood Stoves AARONS HARDWOODS 4X8X16, Free Delivery, Free Stacking. $80. 734-730-1146 App le , Oak 8 Hickory Seasoned Firewood. 4 'x 8 'x 1 6 " $70. Free Delivery. 734-429- 5534 o r 734-528-1516. Seasoned Mixed Hardwood. 4x8, $70. Free Delivery 8 Stacking. S tudent saving fo r college. Call 734-368-1346. Building, Heating and Cooling Items AIREDALE PUPS AKC. Ready, v e t checked. 810-223-4667 o r 631-4255. AKC-OFA Bernese Mo u nta in Dog pup pies - $850. Tw o , 4 year o ld APR females, $400 ea. Call 517-368-5965 AKC BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES - 1st shots, g o o d markings. 1 female, 3 males. $550. 734-699-2426. AKC Rottweilers b orn on 12/25, shots, w o rm e d , great tem pe ram e nt, parents on site. 734-846-1911 to 9pm NATURAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Beautiful prefabricated Natural Granite 25V 2" x 8 4 " w /1 V 2" b ullnose edges $410 each. Island top s . 3 6 " x 7 4 ", $510. Many colors. Call 248-486-5444. Machine, Tool and Heavy Equipment J o hn Deere Skid Steer, JD 24, runs, wo rks, looks g o o d - $4200. 10 to n tri-axle trailer, new rubber, n ew paint - $3500. 734-368-6541 (cel!) o r 734-449-0521 USED FINISHED CARPENTRY TOOLS FOR SALE. 734-645-9444. 7520 1 Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training — WARNING: ADS FOR FREE PETS A beloved p et deserves a lo v in g , caring home. The ad fo r y o u r fre e p et may d raw response from indiv idu a ls w h o w is h to sell y o u r a nimal fo r the purpose o f research or breeding. Please be sure to screen respondents ca refully wh en g iv in g an a nimal away. Y o u r p e t w ill thank y o u ! ADOPT A FAITHFUL FRIEND! Dogs 8 Cats ¥ fix e d , v e tte d! Sunday 11-3pm @ PETCO w w w .p la n n e d p e th o o d .o rg Australian Shepherd Pups 7 wks. Red Merles, Black T ri, Females 8 Male, Parents on Site, firs t shots, get y o u rs fo r Valentines Day, g oin g fas t $275-$325. 517-206-6458. Bernese Mo u nta in Dogs AKC, 6 weeks old 4 female/2 male. $800. 231-826-4246. Boston Te rrier Pups - AKC, 1st shots, d ew claws, health guarantee, e x cellen t markings. $500-550.419-966-3362 BOXER PUPS, AKC, Champion b lo o d lin e s , 16 Wks o ld, 2 males, c o lo r: faw n, $300/BEST. 517-263-7796. BOXER PUPS - AKC registereed, shots 8 w o rm e d . Fawns 8 brindles. Males 8 fe males. 7 wks. 269-342-8676 Champion razor-edge PITBULLS, b lue 8 blue b rin dle, 5 females, parents on-site. ©734-260-0656. C H IH U AH U A -B la c k 8 tan, 8 w eeks, AKC papers, $500. Needs a gre at h ome. 734-657-1032. Chihuahua Puppies, AKC, Pomeranian Puppies AKC, pics o n w e bs ite , call fo r w e b site in fo. 989-673-1347. Cockapoo Puppies - Creams 8 Blacks. Current Shots 8 w o rm in g . $400. 517-404- 3045 o r 517-404-1028. Cocker S paniel Pups - AKC, 2 blac k /wh ite males, w o rm e d , 1 St 8 2nd shots. $400. ©517-569-3151. FRENCH BULLDOG PUPPIES. Call 417-236-2930 o r email mh a ll@leru.n et Gordon Setter Puppies AKC 3/5, Born 12/20/05. European, Ame rica n 8 Australian b loo d lin es . Parents OFA/German scheme (excellent), fo r sh ow , fie ld o r as pets. 734- 449-8129, cell 734-385-0494. GREAT DANE PUPPIES AKC, black, 8 weeks o ld, shots, parents on site, $600. 248- 437-7669; 248-388-8714. JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES UKC registered, sh ots 8 w o rm e d . 9 weeks old. Great pets! © 269-342-8676. ★ LAB PUPPIES ★ 4 SALE. $350. English Bloodlines. AKC Registered/OFA Certifie d . 734-461-1222. F re e b ie s A special service for readers of The Livingston Community News! Sell items, priced at $69 or less for free! 10 PLACE All AD Ads must be presented by mail, In person on original form or e-mailed to freebies@annarbomews. com. (Please put Livingston in tbe subject line). Sorry, ads cannot be accepted by phone or fax.________________ Items priced $69 or less advertised for FREE! I Freebies BASEBALL CARDS - 1991. 500 fo r $4. 944-9282 BED, D A Y -N ic e ! $65. Call 480-9896 BED, TRUNDLE - Stearns 8 Foster. $69. 669-8291 BREAD MAKER - Sanyo. Free. 996-2940 CARPET-100% w o o l i r x 11' Navy flo ra l. $69. 747-6679. PLYWOOD SHEET - 4 ' x 8 ' x 7/16". $8. 734-341-3186 Tire Rims-15x7-5 lu g, f it Ford Ranger $ 30/pair 810-2295308 COSMETIC SALES BAGRolllng. $40. 665-6989. SAW, BAND - Craftsman 10". $50. 429-7182 TV STAND - 27" nice! $30. 480-9896 DESK-6' oak fin is h 5 drawer. $69. 544-3467 SEATS, BUFFET - 4 ' p u ll out. 6 fo r $69. 544-3467 VIDEOS - Old movies. 20 fo r $6. 944-9282 EXERCISE STEPPER - Excelle n t ten s io n. $50. 662-0805 SOFA - 1960's A rt Deco. $50. 996-2940 BED - Double h ead/footboard. $13.810-225-4430 MORTISING MACHINE-$50. (Pd $125) 429-7182 SOFA - Y e llow p rin t w ith p illows. $69. 544-3467 BIRD CAGE - Cockatiel o r smaller. $30. 810-220-1829 ORGAN - E le ctron ic Conn excellent. Free. 369-3016 SPEAKERS - Pioneer CS99A wa ln ut. $69 pr. 429-7182 CURIO-Giass shelves & d oo rs lighted. $65,810-227-6515 PING PONG TABLE - $25. 669-8291 TIRE ON RIM-10.00/20 recap rear as new. $69. 834-3789 FAN-Attic ro o f m o u n t w /the rmostat. $15. 810-227-6515 SEWING MACHINE - Electric. $55. 810-225-4430 SOFA - 90" b row n leather. $59. 810-225-4430 SPEAKER SET - 17x14x36 Fisher. $40. 810-220-1829 RE-USE THE NEWS We are p ro u d to use recycled n ewsp rint. TIRE RIM S E T -1 4 x 6 rear d rive . $20,810-227-6515 nm i.ivrNGSTON » COMMUNITY NEWS F r e e b i e s F re e b ie s To Sell F o r i t e m s v a lu e d $ 0 t o $ 6 9 a d v e r t i s e d f o r F R E E ! T w o lin e s o n ly . O n e i t e m p e r a d . IN C L U D E P R IC E . F re e b ie s Wanted to Buy Only $1 for each Wanted item. Two lines only. One item per ad. Deadline for Friday Freebies is 2 p.m. Tuesday. Walk-ins, mail this form to; Freebies, The Ann Arbor News, P. 0. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Mi 48106-1147 or email to freebies@annarbornews.com fr put Livingston in the subject line. Your name __________________________________________________________ Street address________________________________________________________ C ity___________________________ State Daytime telephone number (_ ,Zip_ A d # 1 Start here Please inc ude spaces and punctuation. Check one: F T S D FWTB H n□ Q Please include spaces Ad # 3 Li Please inchjde snaces and eunc tuat on. Check o ne: T S n FW T B n IL _ Freebies to Sell are Free. Private invidual ads only. No cars may be sold in Freebies. Pets, plants and firewood must be free. Freebies Wanted to Buy are $1 each. LAB PUPS - AKC/OFA/DNA Black, ye llow . Champion b loo d lin e. Great d ispo s itio n , hunters. $300. 517-937-1751 LABS - AKC. Yellows, c h oco lates, blacks. Dewclaws 8 shots. Born Dec 1. ¥ Take me h om e! ¥ 517-596-2020. LLEWELLIN ENGLISH Setter Pups FDSB registered. Shots, Wh elped 10/06/05 V iew pups at: h ttp ://p h o to - s h ow .comca s t.n e t/llew e llin 734-483-6801 Looking fo r Male Pekingese, Pomeranian o r T o y Poodle to breed w /m y fem ale Bichon © 734-323-2829 Poodles, AKC minia tures, 2 a dults n ow ! Pups ready 3/15, taking d eposits. Health g ua rantee. 433-1550 Also rescue. Purebred BOXER PUPS $ 3 5 0 .1 s t shots, wo rm e d . © 5 1 7 -9 1 7 -2 4 3 2© SCOTTIES AKC v e t checkd, shots, w o rm e d 7weeks o ld 4 female $750.ea/ 2 male $700 ea. 517-646-9393 leave msg. Sm o o th Fox Te rriers, AKC, v e t checked, p ap er trained. Champion lines. ©517-486-6167. ST. BERNARD PUPPIES - w / papers. 1st shots, w o rm e d , d ew clawed, lo ng 8 sh ort hair. $500. 517-605-0514. ST BERNARD PUPPIES fo r sale $450 AKC d ry mo u th tra in in g started call (517)783- 1663 a fte r 5pm o r w knd We imara n er pups, AKC, tails, d ew claws, parents on site. Blues $500, Grays $400. Ready 1/28. 419-636-6009 Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables ADOPT A HORSE. M 8 J A n imal Rescue n ow has horses ready! Tra il, sh ow p rospects, 4-H. A ll levels, fo u n d , p rofess io n a lly trained. Call 586-484- 1087 b y A pp t. only. ANN ARBOR BARN in do o r arena, tra ils , congenial g ro up . Dressage coaching avail. 662-8472 o r 455-7022. Dixb o ro Board No arena, private, safe. Wo n de rfu l care. $250. © 734-663-6543 © Th o ro u g h b re d mare, 15 yrs, E n d is h , q uie t d ispo sitio n . THS Equestrian Team, ©517-423-1304. Farm Supplies and Equipment J o h n Deere 1070 Diesel Tra c tor, 4WD, 325hrs. T u rf tire s , ex cellen t c o n d itio n . $13,500. 734-663-0815 Livestock, Feed and Seed Alfalfa mixed grass hay. Excellent fo r horses. U-load 8 tra nsp o rt. ©734-428-7260. YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods Pool tab le - Like new, 8 ' w / all accessories 8 hanging 3-lamp light. $800. 734-340-3137. POOL TABLE-NEW IN BOX, 8 FT., W /1 " SLATE, LEATHER POCKETS. SELL $1,250. 734-732-9338 Recreation and Travel Vehicles Coachman Mirada class A m o to r h ome, '01, 32 ft., 20K mi., V-10 p ow e r, 2-slides, h y d ra ulic jacks, beautiful c o n d itio n , n ew to w d o lly , ext. w a rranty, $1000 fo r g as + 1st Yrs. insurance. $48K/best. 734-547-0149/734-507-9231. I Bicycles, Repairs and Service Home-based bike shop clo sin g! M u s t sell in ven tory , new 8 used parts 8 bikes. All fo r $2500. 734-669-8692 Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service A1 se rvice 8 huge selection makes Hansen's a place to deal on a new Ski-Doo or B om ba rd ie r ATV. Mon-Fri, 9- 6. Sat, 9-2. 800-381-2531. A rc tic Cat '01 - 10OOcc, 3 cyl, reverse 8 192 studs. $4500. ©734-663-0477. '96 ARCTIC CAT THUNDERCAT 900, reverse, new track, 196 s tud s, n ew shocks/plastic skis, g o o d c o nd itio n. $1950. 734-623-4489. 9000-9860 CHEVY ENGINE, 350 CID, 1987, w ith tu rb o 400 trans, 34K mi., 4 b o lt main, remo ve d from m o to r h ome. All accessories. $850. 734-449- 0521 o r 734-368-6541. Chrome Wheels 16", 5 lug. Used 5months. $440. 734-439-1314 Budget Wheels Under $3,000 Cadillac Sedan Deville '9 6 - Runs 8 d rive s g o o d , fu lly loaded. $1500/best. 734-769-0692. Chevy Cavalier '97 - Black, 2 do or, runs great. Power w in d ow s , s u n ro o f, $1,850/or b est offer. © 734-637-1650 CHEVY SILVERADO '8 7 - Newe r tra ns fe r case, runs goo d. $1250/best. © 734-995-3504. Chrysler New Y orker '9 4 - Fully loaded, 85,500mi. Runs e xcellent. $2650/best offer. 734-709-5596. Good deal. DODGE NEON SE '03- 4-cyl., auto, A /C, CD, n ewe r brakes 8 tire s , 53K mi, clean. 32-35 mp g . $6500. 734-498-2076 Dodge Ram '97 - Club Cab. AC, CD, M a tch in g Cap and Bedliner. T ow Package. 2 wh ee le d d rive . 210 K Miles. $2950. 734 546 1345. Eagle Vision '9 6 -1 4 1 K, s lid ing sun ro o f, v e ry clean, runs great, $ 25 00 /or b est offer. 734-323-8508 12pm-7pm FORD CONTOUR'95 150K Ml., MANUAL, $900/BEST. 734-961-0438. FORD E-250 '91 Ext. w o rk van. Looks, runs g o o d , good tire s , auto, a ir w o rks. $1900. 734-368-6541, 734-449-0521. FORD ESCORT 1996 - $1250 A -JA X AUTO 734-368-3897. 1748 E. Michig a n Ave. Ypsi FORD ESCORT LX '99 4 -d oo r, auto, $2900. Golfside A u to 734-663-4396. Ford Escort W a g on '97 - A u to , runs 8 d rive s goo d. Good on gas, 77K miles, CD player. $2500/best. 734-276-5499. Ford ESCORT ZX2 S p o rt '98. CD, auto $2875/best. FORD EXPLORER XLT '94. CD, 4x4 $2450/best. 734-664-5970 FORDF-150'94 A u to , $3000. 734-663-4396. FORD RANGER XLT '93 Long bed, 5-speed w / cap, gre at shape, lots new. $1200/best. 734-972-4613. Ford Taurus '93 Power s tee ring /loc k s /w ind ow s , cruise, looks good. $1,600. 734-330-0872 FORD TAURUS'98 $2500 Golfside 734-663-4396 Ford Taurus SE '99 123k has been we ll kept, runs great, AC, A uto , all p ow e r. $2500/ best. 734-649-9782 GMC SAFARI SLT '9 6 - AWD, 148k hw y mi, runs goo d, p owe r. $3000/best. 734-260-9191, 734-677-1504 Isuzu Rodeo 4X4 '92 - 5 speed, runs g re at/fresh tuneup, tires, b elts, battery , m u ffler. $1500 firm 734-330-3936 JEEP CHEROKEE SE '95 4 doo r. Manual, 131K, CD. Red, looks 8 runs great. $1,939. 734-484-5513 Jeep Grand Cherokee '93 Leather 4 x4$3K 663-4396 LEXUS LS400'90 V8 auto sharp $3K 663-4396 LINCOLN MARK IIV '9 3 - Pearl w h ite , leather, $2100. Golfside A u to 734-663-4396. NISSAN SENTRA'95 A u to , clean, $3K. 663-4396. SUBARU LEGACY '97 AWD, 146K miles , manual. Very goo d co n d itio n . $2500/ best. © 73 4 -4 1 7 -5 0 5 0 . TOYOTA CAMRY'94 A u to clean $3K 734-663-4396 TOYOTA CAMRY LE '9 4 - A u to , A/C, m o o n ro o f, tape, d ea le r ma in tain e d, n ew tires. $1975. 734-904-8658 Ford F-1 5 0 '9 3 -W / re a d iramp, runs g o o d , $1,500/ best. 1994 Ford E150 cargo van, lo w miles, runs goo d $2,300/best. 734-712-8720 WE BUY CARS A -JA X ACTION AUTO 1748 E. Michig a n Ave. 734-368-3897,483-8336 Please be advised tha t a dve rtise rs in o u r auto se ction ma y be licensed auto dealers. BUICKREAnA'88 M u s t see! $4K. 734-663-4396 Cadillac CTS '0 3 - 82k miles, 5 spd, lu x u ry s p o rt package, Bose 6 cd changer, m o o nro o f $16,500 (734)-429-4589 CADILLAC DEVILLE '00 N o rth s ta r engine, leather, n on -smo ke r, 143K hw y . mi., $7,500/best. 944-6018. CHEVY CAVALIER '03, Auto , A/C, p rice d rig h t. $8,495 Krug Used Cars. (517) 546-2250 Chevy Lumina '97 - 4 d o o r sedan, lo ad e d, v e ry clean. 65 k actual mi. $3800. 734-662- 6813, o r 734-717-7717 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS Coupe, '04, leather, mo o n ro o f, low miles. $16,995 Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 Chrysler PT Cruiser '03 Go Blue! $10,900 DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to y o ta .c om DODGE NEON '04 Red, Ready, $7,995 DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to y o ta .c om DODGE STRATUS '01 Cherry red, lo w miles. A m u s t see. $7250/best. Call 734-482-8233 DODGE STRATUS ES '01 Taupe, a uto , 2.4L, loaded. New tires. 109k. $4,800. 734-945-6179;734-741-8824 Ford Contour'96 87K Mi. $2200/best (734) 678-0387 Ford Crown V ictoria '97 fu lly loaded. $4,995 Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 FORD FOCUS '00 ZX3 Red, 71,000 miles. Runs im p e c ca b ly . $4500. Call Barry. (734) 434-6239 FORD FOCUS SE '03 Excellent, 29k, n ew tires, maintenance records. $8995. ©734-945-2360. FORD FOCUS ZX3 '02 A u to , A/C, low miles. $8,995. Krug Used Cars. (517)546-2250 FORD TAURUS '01 Excellent, 53K, $5900. '99 WAGON Exce lle nt, $3900. 734-669-4433 Ford Taurus SE '9 9 - Well ma in tain e d, 58K miles, all p owe r. 24 va lve d urab le engine. $4,860. 734-323-0546. FORD TAURUS SES '00 - $4995 w /lo w as $500 d own. Golfside A u to 734-663-4396 FORD TAURUS SE '99 107K mi, w h ite , 4 d oo r. New tire s 8 trans. $3100. 734-428-8943/ 734-323-4993 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ FORD TAURUS SE '03 - Silv e r, auto, A/C, p ow e r, CD. 58k mi. $6700. 734-604-0457. LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '99 Very g o o d c o n d itio n ,’pearl, le ath er in te rio r, 37k mi, $11,500/best. 734-323-9998. MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 2000, fu ll p ow e r, g e t ready fo r sp rin g. $9,495. Krug Used Cars (517)546-2250 OLDS INTRIGUE '02 - Full p ow e r, sharp, $7250. Call Golfside A u to 734-663-4396 PONTIAC VIBE '04 - 14K, 4- d oo r, a uto , a ir, all p ow e r, CD, $9900. Call 734-528-2899. PONTIAC VIBE GT '03 Power p kg, CD, wh ite , e x cellen t, 57K mi., $9950. 734-668-0718. SATURN ION '04 - 3 -door, auto, w a rra n ty , sharp, lo w a $700 d ow n . 734-663-4396. Saturn SL2 '96 Cre^m p u ff. Rally wh ite , 26K mi., leather, m o o n , $5,500 DUNNING SUBARU 734-662-3444 d un ning su ba ru .com Saturn W agon (SW2) '9 8 -b y ow n e r $ 3 1 0 0 ,85k, m a n u a l, AC, CD, cru ise c o n tro l. Power w in d ow s , locks. Mark (734)330- 6412, w w w .e e c s .um ic h .e d u / -~mferriss/car I Import Automobiles Acura 3.2TL '9 9 ,4 5 0 0 0 mi, pearl, leather, mo o n roof, bose s o un d, g o o d to excelle nt c o n d itio n , $12,900, 517-439-5255 Acura 3.2 T L T ype-S '03 Pearl w h ite , lovely to u rin g carl Call Doug Utz DUNNING SUBARU 734-662-3444 d un ning su ba ru .com A cura Integra '9 4 - Manual w /rim s . 2 d o o r, 140K. $4,450. Mazda 929 '92 - Loaded, CO player, 104K. $3,950. 734-478-9172. AUDI A 4 QUATTRO 1.8 '02 Denim b lue, 61K, Dealer ma in tain e d, n ew tires/brakes, su p e r c lean, s u pe rb c o n d itio n . $16,750. 734-434-4251. HONDA ACCORD EX '9 8 - 59K, 2 -d o o r, V6, auto, leather, p ow e r, $8500. 528-2890. HONDA ACCORD LX '0 2 - 38K, 4 -d o o r, a uto , air, power, CD, $9900. 734-528-2895. Honda A c c o rd LX '99 Clean 4 d r a uto $8800 DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to y o ta .c om ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ HONDA ACCORD SE '97 - 4 d oo r, a uto , e x ce lle n t c o n d itio n . $4600. 734-678-2304. Honda Civic EX '95 Sharp red co up e, 5 sp d, allo y s , mu ch m o re ! $5500 Call Frank L amping DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to y o ta .c om Honda Civic Si '04 Pocket rocket! 14K ml. $15,950 Call Kim Demyanovich DUNNING SUBARU 734-662-3444 d un ning su ba ru .com Mazda 3s '05 The rig h t one! Black 5 d o o r 5 sp d, ju s t 10K mi. $17,950 Call Paul Kercher DUNNING SUBARU 734-662-3444 d u n n ing su ba ru .com MAZDA PROTEGE '9 8 - Roof, excellent, $3800. Call 734-669-4433. NISSAN SENTRA GXE '00 5 speed, loaded, 6 CD, w a rranty, $5500. 734-320-2752. SUBARU LEGACY '0 3 - 26K, AWD, 4 -d oo r, auto , a ir, all p ow e r, $10,900. 528-2899. Subaru Outback '03 Clean green AWD w a g o n ! $17,900. Call J e rry W illiam s DUNNING SUBARU 734-662-3444 d u n n ing su ba ru .com T o yota Camry SE '04 V6, black on black, leather, m o o n ro o f! Call J im Harrison DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to y o ta .c om T o yota Celica GT '02 Red, has th e a c tion ! Call Jo hn M ille r DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to yo ta .com TOYOTA COROLLA CE '0 4 - 22K, 4 -d oo r, auto, air, $8900. Call 734-528-2890. TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID '02 A/C, all p ow e r, CD, s ilve r/b - lue, ex cellen t c o n d itio n , 55K ml. $16,000. 734-475-6312 Volkswagen '99 - New Beetle GLS 52K miles, AC, b rig h t blue - v e ry cute, p riva te party , $7,900, 734-222-0840 VOLVO 850 '9 4 w /ONLY 62K m ile s !!! M int, Red w / Leather interior. Loaded, Ipod Ready! A u to , A/C, heat seat. $5,500, Call 248-767-6413 VW GOLF GTI '9 9 - One ow n er, auto , o n ly 53K mi. Well ma in tain e d, s u n ro o f, CD. Red. $6800. 734-323-0546. I Trucks Chevy LS S ilve ra do '0 4 - 19,000K, a u toma tic , regular cab. loaded $18,000. 734- 997-0277 evenings Chevy S10'02,3 Door Loaded, Excellent Condition $8,200.517-423-3846 Chevy Silverado LS '0 0 - 3/4 to n , 4x4, standard CAB, 8 ft. bed, e xcep tion a l co n d itio n . $10,250. 734-944-2148 o r 313-840-7841 Voicemail. Chevy Silve ra do Z-71 '0 4 - Ext cab, lo w 12K mi, take o ver lease $359/mo, 19mos, CD, dual co n tro ls , w ill pay tra ns fe r fee. 734-678-2731 DODGE 1500 '9 9 - 4 x 4 ,V 8 , auto, AC, n ewe r tires, brakes & fro n t end. Great w o rk truck. $5995. 734-395-7072. Dodge Dakota S p o rt '04^ 4x4 Club Cab, 25K mi. Call Adam Mageria DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n ln g to y o ta .c om Dodge Ram 1500 '00-2WD 12 mo n th tra nsm is s io n w a rranty. Cruise, A ir, Running Boards, n ew tires. $9500. Call 734-216-0013. Dodge Ram Truck'01 V-6 single cab, long bed. Only 47,000 miles. M u s t sell, take o ver balance owed. 6,700. Call: 517-819-6030 FORD F-150 '00 V8, lo ng bed, m int, $5,500. Call 734-320-2752. Ford F-150 0 5' Crew Cab King Ranch e ditio n . Very clean and loaded. 20k miles. $30,000 734-355-1745 FORD FI 50 LAR IOT'03 4X4 SUPERCAB Loaded, e xcellan t, 51K $19,000 734-697-8157 FORD RANGER '97 A u to , 66K mi. $3400. 734-669-4433 FORD RANGER'9 9 -V 6 A u to, ext. cab, 72 K, new tires, step side bed, v ip e r remo te, $4800/best. 734-483-9828. GMC 3500 HD '9 4 - 6.5 diesel w / 6 yard landscape d um p. 92 k mi. Runs, needs in je c tors. $3200/best. 734-368- 6541 (cell) o r 734-449-0521 GMC Sierra '9 4 - 4 x4, garage stored 2 yrs, 72 k, no rust, bed co ver, excellent. $7000. 734-994-5811, leave msg GMC SONOMA '01 V6, auto, clean, $4200. Golfside A u to 734-663-4396. T o yota Tacoma 4x4 Red 5 sp d, $12,500 Call Jason Kersey DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n in g to y o ta .c om Toyota Tu nd ra '02 - 35K mi. Combination size lo ng bed 8 e c o n om y 6cyl., 2WD, new tire s $9,900 734-420-7945 SUVs CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT '02 4 x4, loaded, OnStar, 17-24 m p g , 72k. $10,500/best. 517-404-3348. DODGE DURANGO '00 - g re at mechanical co n d itio n . 102k mi m o s tly hwy. $7500/ best. 313-414-9T80. Ford Escape XLT '02 46K, V-6, A ll Power, CD-6, Running Boards, Tin ted W in d ow s , Well Maintained. $10,8 0 0/o r best offer. S 734-730-3597 FORD EXPLORER X L T '0 4 - 4 x 4 - V8, th ird row seating, class ill to w package, p ow e r e ve ry th in g , cd player, a uto . s ta rt system, fa c to ry ru n nin g b oa rd s and m u d fla ps, 17K mi., alarm system, fo g lig h ts , a uto headlamps, luggage rack. $19.800/best. 734-645- 7688 FORD EXPLORER XL '9 7 - All b ra nd n ew brakes, leather, lo ad e d w / p ow e r e very th in g, s tereo w / m u lti-cd , goo d tire s , w e ll ma in tain e d, hw y miles. Priced to sell. $4500 (810)231-1231 GMC Y ukon XL DENALI '02 AW D , powe r/h ea ted seats, Bose, 1 owne r, clean, 51K. $23,456. ©24 8 -75 2 -0 12 2. Honda CRV EX'99- Red, 59,100 ml, $11,500. Exc e lle n t co n d itio n , 4WD, ABS, c ru ise , CD. S 734-213-7052 FIND IT HERE! In th e Classifieds! Honda Element '0 4 - EX, AWD, side air bags, 22500 • mi, black, manual, ro o f rack, fo g lig h ts , large rim s , ve ry g o o d co n d itio n , 1 owner. $18,200. 734.904.5181 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Lare d o '00, Excellent c o n d itio n , fu lly loaded, leather, 57k mi. $11,000. 734-368-7775 GMC Jimmy SLT 4x4 '99, Fully loaded. A ll p ow e r Leather, Cd, Remote s tarte r Bank va lue $9575. 69,999 mi. Daily d rive r Lady d rive n. No n-smo ker W e ll maintained w /re c ie pts . $ 8,2 00 /or best. 517-376-2217 LAND ROVER DISOVERY '9$ 59K, loaded, $8995. Call ^ Golfs ide A u to 734-663-4396' MERCURY MOUNTAINEER '9 9 - V8, leather, 4x4, lo w as $500 d ow n . 734-663-4396. SATURN VUE '0 3 - AWD, g re en , 65K, 100K wa rra n ty , like n ew, h itch, m o o n ro o f. $12,500/best. 734-260-0517 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER '01 SR5 4WD, ONLY3 2K mi! black/ tan , n ew tires, b ea utifu l in te rio r, o rig in a l ow ne r; $16,900,734-645-0119 T o y o ta 4Runner 4 x4 '04 V8 LTD, lo w mi.. Go Blue $29,950. Call Gary Hart DUNNING TOYOTA 734-997-7600 d u n n i n g to y ota .com DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '0 0 - 90K, sharp, $5555. G olfs ide A u to 734-663-4396. Do dg e Grand Caravan '97, M a ro o n , 64K, n ew A/C, CD, p ow e r d oo rs , b elo ve d fam ily car. $4500. 734-730-1600 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '0 2 - (2) Excellent, $6900 & $7500. Call 734-669-4433 FORD 3 5 0 '9 6 . 197k mi., w h ite , n ew tires, re b u it transm is s io n , ca rg o van. $2800. 734-678-1090 Ford Econoline '9 8 - HANDICAP VAN, c o nve rs io n , side lift, raised to p , 44K mi., v e ry nice. 517-882-7299. FORD W in d s ta rLX '0 1 - Silve r, 77K, 7 passenger, A/C &' re a r A /C, h itch. M u s t See! $6,6 00 /be st 734-646-9993 Ford Windstar Ltd. '98 A ll o p tio n s , le ath er & JBL A u d io . 95K mi. Needs eng ine. $2,000. 734-260-1555 HONDA ODYSSEY '97 - Very g o o d co n d itio n in & out. N ew e r battery , brakes, tires; ice b lue ; 138K. $4,200/best. 734-439-2151, 734-358-0363. PLYMOUTH VOYAGER '9 6 124k, ex cellen t c o n d itio n , o n e ow n e r, v e ry w e ll m a in ta in e d , v e ry clean interior. $2,300. © 7 3 4 -6 7 8 -0 3 1 8 ' T o y o ta Sienna LE '98, Burg u n d y , 139K, ex cellen t co n- ^ d itio n , g oo d tire s , am /fm / ca ssette, cd v id eo player. $7000 Shaker 734-604-4429 24 Passenger Chevy Bus. P ow e r s tee ring , V8, ABS, 26K mi, loaded, excellen t c o n d itio n . Saline Area S e n io f Center. 734-429-9274. $ 15K.' I Vehicles Wanted Readers sh o u ld be aware th a t Michigan Vehicle Code, S257.248 No. 10, re q uires th a t an in d iv id u a l w h o b uys, sells o r b rokers m o to r ve hicles, as a b us iness, needs to be licensed. JUNK CARS WANTED Cash paid. Open 7 days. 734-368-5088. F & W Inc. We Buy Cars With Bad Transmissions! Call 734-834-5594. G i v e u s a c a l l Has a family member or friend appeared in the paper that you would like extra copies of? Missed a story the first time around? Do you have a story idea for The Livingston Community News? If so please give us a call. Contact our Brighton office at (810) 844-2000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Or stop in and visit us at our office, located downtown Brighton at 420 W. Main Street! 'THELIVIN G S'rON 4 2 0 W. M a in S t. B r ig h to n C O M M U N I T Y N E W S (8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 - T H U R S . 9 - 9 • F R ID A Y 9 - 7 w w w . b r i g h t o n f o r t l . c o m N o C h a r g e R e m o te S ta r t e r o r N o C h a r g e P r e m iu m M a in t e n a n c e o n 5 0 0 & F r e e s tv ie AW D ’s 1” PAYMENT WAIVED OR buy or lease on many models. See dealer for details. THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3,2006 ! NO CREDIT DENIED I • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT * BRUISED CREDIT * g STRUGGLING TO M A K E ENDS M E ET f C L M T O B R IG H T O N dVIERiCA C h ry s le r -D o d g e N A N C E C E N T E R S Call Chuck Stoddard 810-229-4100 ext. 3026 9827 E. Grand R ive r c 2 1 85423 A u t o i r e c t o r To place an ad, please call (734) 994-6711, 1-800-589-9888 or call your sales representative. Short and long term contracts available. RATES 3 lin 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 "|NEW AND USED CARS Acura ANN ARBOR ACURA 3975 Jackson Rd. (Au to Mall) Ann A rb o r, 663-7770 Audi HOWARD COOPER AUDI Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 734-761-3200 MICHIGAN’S URGEST FORD MERCURY DEALER! 1-800-836-7806 Or Buy Online | 8 M o w . G n , „ < i m « v i , . b r i g h t o n f o r d . c o m on ^ p u n ^ e o r leaser 1st payitrenlwNtved details, mites ' QUICK SERVICE CENTER OPEN SATURDAYS 9-1 O P E N : S A T U R D A Y 9 - 4 Esau - T H U R S . 9 - 9 • F R ID A Y 9 - 7 w w w . b r i g h t o n f o r c l . c o m 420 W. M a in Street, Brighton W h a t e v e r v e h i c l e y o u w a n t , i t ’s in C l a s s i f i e d s ! 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State. 734-761-3200 I Kia ANN ARBOR KIA 82 A p ril Dr. O ff Jackson Rd A n n A rb o r, 663-7770 I Mitsubishi ANN ARBOR MITSUBISHI 3975 Jackson Rd., A n n A rb o r 734-663-7770 I Nissan ANN ARBOR NISSAN 3975 Jackson Rd., A n n A rb o r 734-663-7770 DICK SCOTT NISSAN 42175 Michig a n Ave. Canton 734-495-1000 I Pontiac JIM BRADLEY PONTIAC 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd., A n n A rb o r I Saturn SATURN OF ANN ARBOR ww w .sa tu rn o fa n n a rb o r.com (734) 769-3991 I Subaru Dunning Subaru Ann A rb o r 3771 Jackson Road (734) 662-3444 I Toyota Dunning T o yota A n n A rb o r 3745 Jackson Road 734-997-7600 I Volvo SesI Linc-Merc-Volvo w w w .s e s im o to rs .c om 734-668-6100 Find th e w o rk e rs you need w h en you p la c e an ad in o u r C la s s ifie d s ! The Liv in g s to n C om m u n ity N e w s , where p e o p le se rio u s a b o u t fin d in g em p lo ym e n t lo o k firs t! Call (810) 844-2020. I ^ . X > 1 \ 1997 MERCEDJTS BENZ SL CLASS SL 500 ROADSTER TOOK, maroon, V S 5 L , auto, AJC, PS, PW| PL, cassette, C D, BO S E premitun sound, A BS , leatker, dual p.seats, iremium wlieels. $21,990 2004 NISSAN FRONTIER XF 60K, King cat s ko rt ked, wkite, V6 3.3L, auto, 4WD, AJC, PS, pw; PL, CD, .LBS, ked liner, alloys. $13,990 2002 VW JETTA GLS D a rk klue, 26K, 4 cyl. 2 L, 5 speed, FWD, AJC, PS, FW, PL, cassette, CD, ABS, moonroof, ro o f rack, alloys. \^W certified, 2YR/24K. $14,990 2003 VW PASSAT W8 4MOTION Dark klue, 44K, V 8 4L, AWD, AJC, PS, P ^ PL, cassette, CD, premium sound ABS, leatker, p.seal, moon, aDoys. VW certified, 6YR/74K warranty. $19,990 2000 TOYOTA SOLARASE Beige/tan, 6 4K , V 6 3 L , 5 speej, FWD, A /C , PS, PW PL, casrelte, CD, ABS, leatker, p.seat, moonroof, alloys. B E S T A U T O D E A L E R S H I P S E R V I C E R E A D E R ’ S C H O I C E A W A R D W I N N E R W t p r o v i d e g r e a t s e r v i c e & u s e t k e k i g k e s t q u a l i t y p a r t s ! O u r v e k i c l e s c o n s i s t e n t l y r a n k k i g k i n r e s a l e v a l u e ! ‘98 ACURA CL 3.0-Grcen, 102K, auto, FWD, leather, moon, alloys . . . ‘01 ACURA TL 3.2-Silver, 36K, FWD, auto, leather, moon, alloys.......... ‘02 ACURA TL 3.2 TYPE S-38K, met green, auto, FWD, leather, loaded. ‘02 AUDI TT 225 QUATTRO COUPE-48K, 6 speed, QuaBroAWD, loaded, certified. ‘01 BMW Z3 3.01 ROADSTER-Red,45K, 5 speed,CD,leather,premium wheels.. ‘98 FORD ESCORT SE-80K, dark W e , auto, FWD, cassette, alloys___ ‘02 FORD TAURUS SES-52K.V6,31, auto, FWD,CD,leather, p. seat, moon, alloys. ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-48K, 4 cyl., 2.4 L VTEC, auto, FWD, CD, certified. ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-Silver,17K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, leather, p.seat, moon. ‘05 HONDA ACCORD EX-Black,18K, FWD, auto, cassette, CD, leather, alloys, certified. ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-44K, auto, FWD, CD, moon, certified............. ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-46K,gray, auto,FWD,leather,moonroof,alloys, CD,certified. ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX-46K,grcen,certified,auto,FWD,CD,leather,moon,alloys. ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-Silver,29K, auto, FWD, CD, ABS, certified... ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-34K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, ABS................ ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-Black, 45K, 5 speed, FWD, CD, spoiler, certified. ‘04 HONDA ACCORD LX-Gray, IIK, auto, FWD, certified...................... ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-127K, black, auto, 4WD, cassette, ABS, alloys... ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX SPORT-Maroon,55K,auto,4WD,cassette,CD,moon,certified. ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-Green, 36K, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, cassette, certified. ‘03 HONDA CR-V EX-41K, certified, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, a llo ys.. . . ‘04 HONDA CR-V EX-21K, maroon, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, alloys, certified. ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX- 39K, silver, certified, 5 speed, CD, moonroof. ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX-48K, dark blue, auto, FWD, certified, moon 8r more. . . $8,990 $17,990 . $19,990 . $23,990 . $23,685 .. $4,780 . . $9,990 . $17,990 . $20,990 . $23,990 $17,855 . $19,380 . $19,995 $17,365 $16,990 . $15,435 $18,990 $13,990 . $17,600 . $18,225 $19,880 . $21,990 $13,990 . $13,990 ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX-41K, certified, silver, 5 speed, CD, moon.................................. .................................$13,990 ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-39K,V63.5L VTEC, auot, FWD, certified, leather......................................................... $22,990 ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-24K, green, auto, FWD, roof, alloys, certified........................................................... $23,575 ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-Gold, 40K, V6 3.5L, auto, FWD, certified............................................................. $22,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-49K, gold, auto, 4WD, certified.................................................................................... $19,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-32K,auto,4WD,V6 3.5L VTEC, certified...................................................................$26,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-Light blue, 44K, auto, FWD, CD, cassette, roof rack, alloys, etc......................................................... $22,990 ‘02 HONDA $2000 CONVERTIBLE-24K, silver, 6 speed, leather, certified........................................................... $22,990 ‘9 7 INFINITI 130-Black, 80K, leather, auto, FWD, loaded..................................................................................$8,790 ‘03 INFINITI 135-SUver, 55K, auto, FWD, moon, loaded..................................................................................$19,990 ‘04 NISSAN FRONTIER XE-King cab, 37K, auto, 4WD................................................................................ .. $15,990 ‘02 SATURN VUE-Silver, V6 3L, 51K, auto,AWD, CD, cassette, alloys............................................................$14,995 ‘01 TOYOTA SOLARASLE-38K,saver, auto, FWD, leath er............................................................................ $16,990 ‘03 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE-49K, auto, FWD, cassette, alloys........................................................................... $18,990 ‘04 VW JETTA GLI-Red,35K,6speed,FWD,VW certified, 6YR/74K warranty......................................................... $20,965 ‘01 VW JETTA GLS-77K, blue, 5 speed, FWD, cassette, moon, alloys........................................................... $10,570 ‘04 VW JETTA GLS-20K, gray, auto, FWD, moon, certified............................................................................. $17,990 ‘03 VW PASSAT GL-Wagon, 24K, auto, FWD, CD, roof, certified....................................................................$16,475 ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS-Gold, 37K, certified, FWD, cassette................................................................................$14,990 ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS-47K, sUver, certified, moon, alloys, FWD......................................................................$15,990 ‘02 VW PASSAT GLX4 MOTION-37K,white,AWD,leather,moon,aUoys,certified...........................................................$22,590 ‘02 VW PASSAT W8 4 MOTION-50K, auto, 4WD, leather, moon, certified............................................................$26,990 ‘04 VW TOUAREG SPORT-23K, black, auto,4WD,leather,moon,alloys,warranty......................................................... $31,990 -TH E LIVINGSTON = COMMUNITY NEWS 4 2 0 W. 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Title A name given to the resource Index to Livingston Community News February 03, 2006 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 2006-02-03 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://archives.howelllibrary.org/items/show/4361">Digital Newspaper</a> Description An account of the resource Index to February 03, 2006 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. FR ID A Y , F E B R U A R Y 1 0 , 2 0 0 6 www.mlive.com INSIDE Welcome to Lucas The staff at this Brighton restaurant makes every customer feel like family. B1 Six more weeks That’s what Woody has to say about the winter of 2006. B2 Win a principal! Pinckney principal offers herself as a raffle prize to encourage p r o participation. B5 The search begins Pinckney school officials outline the process that will be used to find a new superintendent. A3 Tymefortea Historic home in Hartland village now houses a new tearoom. AS Taking the plunge Supporters of Special Olympics are ready for a winter swim to raise funds. C l Play snowball Snowball softball tournament will raise funds for youth baseball and softball. Cl IN BRIEF Generosity helps United Way hit goal Despite all the generosity of Livingston County residents and businesses to the victims of hurricane disasters in 2005, the giving spirit to the local community has not been dampened. The Livingston County United Way announced Wednesday that it had reached its campaign goal of raising $1,600,001. “We will meet and exceed the $1,600,001 and raise more than in any previous year,” said United Way 2005 President Randy Rudisill. “Thank you for caring Livingston County.” “We broadened our base of donors and assisted a great number of people,” said Jeanne Clum, United Way development and marketing director. “By engaging more people and increasing the dollar amount, we have more people caring for more people and a bigger safety net.” United Way Executive Director Nancy Rosso said that there was a 15 percent increase in the number of people in Livingston County asking for help, adding that economy in the state has affected many people who never had problems before. - Lisa Ca ro lin INDEX Calendar B4 Classified ads C3 Livingston Life B1 Retail Report AS Rick Fitzgerald's column B1 Sports Cl To report news or for free home deliverycall (810)844-2000. For the record - Errors o f fact will be promptly corrected.To report an error, please call manag ing editor Rick Fitzgerald at (810) 844-20 04. Today's corrections ap p ear on Page A3 and involve these topics: ■ Millage amount wrong The Livingston Community News 4 2 0 W. M ain S t, Brighton, M i 4 8 1 1 6 8 1 0 -84 4-20 00 Fax:810-844-2040 Contact us via e-mail at: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com R a c e i s o n f o r s c h o o l le a d e r s h ip Board election set for May 2 Last weekend's snow was welcomed by many, including Oceola Township resident Quinn White, shown in the top photo heading for the slopes at Mount Brighton with his snowboard n h an d . In th e b a c k g ro u n d , em p lo y e e Brandon Ranville patrols the intermediate hill, checking the snow-making equipment. At left, th e local ski resort's problems are illu s tra ted by grass showing th ro u g h th e snow prior to last weekend's snowfall. Above, while area residents complained about the return of winter, the fresh blanket of snow did brighten the ground cover a bit. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Many glad to see cold and snow Skiers and snow removers rejoice BY STEPHENIE KOEHN News S ta f f R e p o rte r A week ago, Joe Bruhn was watching a steady rain wash away what remained of the snow on his Mount Brighton Ski Area. Conditions were so bad he was forced to close down the ski area for the fifth time this season. But less than two days later. Old Man Winter had coated the ski hill with several inches of fresh snow and colder temperatures allowed the Mount Brighton staff to start making snow again. And Joe Bruhn was much happier. “This is a lot better, that’s for sure,” he said earlier this week as he watched a group of skiers head for the slopes, with the temperature hovering at about 26 and the sun shining. “It’s not perfect because there’s an awful lot of wind and it’s blowing the snow of the top of the hills. But temperatures are very good for making high-quality snow, so we can add to the base,” he said. Although the natural snow covering was scant, Bruhn said his snow-making equipment can produce 6 inches of snow in six hours under ideal conditions. “We don’t have ideal conditions today, but we’re making snow and we’re not complaining,” he said. Perhaps it wasn’t the deepest snow ever seen at Mount Brighton, but skiers and snowboarders out for an early run thought it was just fine. Quinn White, 13, and his brother, Joel, 11, were pleased with the change in the weather. “This is perfect snowboarding weather,” Quinn White said. “We won’t freeze to death, but it’s cold enough for there to be powder.” Three other visitors dubbed the day perfect as well. Mina Angeles and her boyfriend, Roy Montero of Hawaii, along with Mina’s sister, Leshe Angeles of Montreal, were thrilled with even a thin coating of snow. The two girls, who grew up in Maffison Heights and learned to ski at area hills including Mount Brighton, SEE SNOW, A2 BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R e p o rte r Five of seven incumbents on Livingston County’s school boards aren’t running this year, but three candidates who lost last year’s election will give it another try. Voters in Hartland, Howell and Pinckney also face contested races for the second year in a row in the May 2 election. Citing time constraints and other obligations, incuihbents Mike Hall and Sue Swartz in Howell; Rita Lewis in Fowlerville, Mark Horning in Hartland and Tasha Lebow in Pinckney are not seeking reelection. James H. Pratt and John P Arthur were two of six candidates who sought one seat in Howell last year but lost. They, are two of five candidates vying for two open spots there this year. Marcia Jablonski, former Pinckney School Board president and 2005 board incumbent, also has filed as one of three candidates going for one seat in Pinckney this year. She finished third out of four candidates vying for two Pinckney terms last year. Candidates have until 4 p.m. today to withdraw from the election and have their names removed from the ballot. Those who filed their intentions to run by the 4 p.m. deadline Feb. 7 are; Brighton Incumbent Joyce Powers is the only candidate running in Brighton Area Schools for a single four-year term. She is completing 10 years on the board and serves as its secretary. Powers, 71, of Brighton, is a retired teacher and media specialist with 24 years experience in the Ann Arbor PubUc Schools. Fowlerville Charles Docusen, 42, is the only candidate seeking the one four-year term being vacated by Lewis on Fowlerville Community School’s board. He is a Conway Township resident who coowns Docusen’s Cafe in Fowlerville and is founder of HeBrew’s Coffee Co. Taste For Etemily. SEE SCHOOLS, A2 School board candidates (i denotes incumbent) ■ BRIGHTON 1 four-year term Joyce Powers (i) ■ FOWLERVILLE 1 four-year term Charles Docusen ■ HARTLAND 2 four-year terms Nora Kessel (i) Cynthia Sinelli Cari Sinke Dennis Tierney ■ HOWELL 2 four-year terms John P. Arthur Wendy J. Day James H. Pratt Valerie Webster Philip A. Westmoreland ■ PINCKNEY 1 four-year term Laura Burwell Richard Gass Marcia Jablonski Library board candidates (i denotes incumbent) ■ CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY (HARTLAND) 3 four-year terms and 1 twoyear term Donald J.Thompson (i) Paul Black (i) Doug McCall (i) Karen Wisinski (i) ■ FOWLERVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY 3 four-year terms and 1 twoyear term Phyllis M.Jaquet (i) Patricia Z.Showerman (i) John Howell named Citizen of the Year L o n g t im e t o w in g s e r v i c e o w n e r h o n o r e d b y H o w e ll C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e BY CASEY HANS News S ta f f R e p o rte r Described as a quiet, reserved and humble man, iongtime business owner John R. Howell was thrust into the spotlight last week. Howell, 74, was honored as the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce 2005 Citizen of the Year during the business group’s annual dinner at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center. He is the owner of Michigan Towing Service Inc., which he started at age 19. Although he likes to meet people, “I’m not big on crowds,” he said. But he did thank the nearly 300 people who were on SEE HOWELL, A2 w mmm John R. H ow e ll, ow n e r o f Michigan Towing Service which he sta rted in Howeii 54 years ag o . He won th e Howeii Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen o f the Year award last week for his years of community service. I V. A2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 SNOW FROMA1 Landscape services change gears - again were home visiting their parents and wanted Montero to experience snow in Michigan. “I was disappointed that the weather was so warm in January,” Mina Angeles said. But cold and snow finally came, so the threesome headed for Brighton. Montero said that although he’d seen snow before, in California, he had never seen it falling fi’om the sIq^. “And I had never seen trees without leaves before coming here, either,” he said. The changing weather has had other effects in the county as well. The leafless tree limbs that fascinated Montero became coated with heavy snow last Saturday night and Sunday, bowing under the weight until many broke. Some homeowners were relatively unconcerned about the damage to their trees. “It’s God’s way of pruning,” said Dan Kopzcyk of Genoa Township. Kopzcyk’s wife, Tracy, said she thought the snow-covered landscape was beautiful until she’d hear another ‘crack’ and think, “Oh, oh. There goes another branch.” The Kopzcyks lost a cherry tree to the storm and the broken branches will become firewood to heat the Kopzcyks’ home. Other homeowners might not feel so philosophical about the damage to their trees and shrubs. Area tree services were doing a brisk business this week, cleaning up downed trees and branches. “We’re taking a big tree off a house right now,” said Brian Sheppard of Shepp’s Ibee Service in Howell and Fenton, speaking on a cell phone from a work site in Brighton. “This was a really wet, heavy snow, and with the rain fi^ezing up, it was almost as bad as an ice storm. The ground was so soft and the branches so heavy, it just uprooted.” Sheppard said that, generally, homeowners shouldn’t try to remove snow or ice from trees and shrubs. “Let the snow fall or melt off gradually,” he said. “Branches under pressure from heavy snow are more apt to break when you try to help out.” Crocuses and other springflowering bulbs that were making a premature appearance in gardens are now safely insulated by snow that should help keep them ff'om freezing. And, if they do, it’s only the foliage that will suffer, say gardening experts. The flowers are still deep underground, protected from fi'eezing temperatures. Many landscape services had been, until this week, working on outdoor landscaping projects, thanks to the spring-like weather. But they switched to snow removal Sunday. Doug Graves, owner of Affordable Outdoor Services in Brighton, said the snow was welcome. “We had all these vehicles ready to plow and they’ve been just sitting there,” he lamented. “We usually make 25 to 30 percent of our revenue in January, but this year, we only plowed twice in Januaiy” Last weekend’s storm, he said, was better for his business than the whopper storms that dump a foot of snow or more on the area. “Those big storms are when all the equipment breaks. I’d a lot rather get 2 or 3 inches,” he said. Speaking of equipment, hardly anyone has to get more rolling stock out on a daily basis than school transportation departments, and snow complicates the picture. When snow is in the forecast, said Yvonne Behe, Howell Public Schools transportation director, she and the superintendent both set their alarms for 2:30 a.m. so they can check things out. “We go out and drive the roads,” she said. “We confer with other districts, the Road Commission and the State Police before we make a decision to send the buses out or not.” Monday morning, there was some drifting firom the weekend storm, but it wasn’t as bad in Howell as it was north of town and toward Fbwlerville, she said. “By today (Monday), most of the roads were clear,” so there was no real problem this time. HOWELL FROM A1 Community growth sparked Howell's interest hand to honor him. “I’m certainly honored for the recognition,” he said. Vic Lopez, 2004 Citizen of the Year, introduced Howell with a mini-roast, including stories of how Howell would go for days without sleep as he worked to answer towing calls, how he fell asleep over one customer’s engine because he was so tired and about the time he hijacked a police car in front of a downtown bar and hid it behind the chief’s house as a prank. “We always did those kinds of things,” Howell said. Howell recalled the time he was so tired he settled in for a nap in his truck while parked in the middle of M-59 during a snowstorm. “I figured no one would be coming through,” he said. Son Bob Howell, who works in the family business, said he’s proud of his father’s honor. “I think he’s put his time in here,” he said. “He doesn’t like to be in the forefront, you know.” Bob Howell surprised his father last week by inviting two of the original eight founders of the International Towing Association, of which John Howell was one. “I think he was surprised when he walked in to see them.” John Howell was born and grew up on the family farm at Hughes Road and M-59 in Oceola 'Tovraship where his mother thought, “You’re bom in Oceola, live in Oceola and should die in Oceola,” said Howell. He attended a country school as a child (the building was eventually moved to the Dorr Road and Grand River Avenue area where it served until recently as a motorcycle clubhouse, he said). He graduated from Howell High School in 1949, which at the time was located on the site of the current Howell Post Office and chamber of commerce offices. He eventually bucked family expectations and moved to John R. Howell ■ Age: 74. ■ Residence: Howell. ■ Occupation: Owner of Michigan Towing Service in downtown Howell, where he works with his son, John Jr. (Bob). ■ Famiiy: He has three grown children - Bob, Valerie Komlos and Laurie Reardon - and their families also are in the Howell area. His wife, Clarice, who worked with him for many years in the business, died 18 years ago. ■ Community: Served on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals for 40 years; also on the Planning Commission for several years. Has been a member of the Howell Masons since 1953; he has served as Howell Commandeer and was Grand Commander for the State of Michigan. ■ Professional: Has served as president of the Michigan Towing Association and helped to found the Interstate Towing Association. He was inducted into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame in Chattanooga,Tenn., in 1996. ■ Why he comes to w ork every day:"I like meeting new people. Besides, it keeps the cobwebs out." Howell at age 19 to make his way in his own business as he saw the growth already coming to the area. “That’s why I came back to Howell,” he said. “I said the growth has got to come to the community. I thought in the long run it would be beneficial. “I walked away from my dad’s and grandpa’s farm with about 213 acres,” he added.” This self-made man is happy, but said he probably wouldn’t do it again. “For many years we worked 100 hours a week.” he said. “I’ve gone five days in a row without sleep.” Howell’s three children grew up at his towing business at the Court Street and Grand River Avenue location where they have been since 1958. He has been active since the 1950s in both the local and state-level Masons, a Christian-based fraternal organization. Because of his business demands, he developed few hobbies and dedicated himself to work, the Masons and his family who are still nearby. Howell’s wife, Clarice, worked with him keeping the books and running the business at his side until she died of cancer 18 years ago. Lopez noted that Howell has often been a mentor to young people who have visited him and asked for his advice. But Howell discounts his influence, saying only that he would listen and “they can ask questions. If I’m smart enough. I’ll try to answer.” The Citizen of the Year is se lected annually by a committee of previous winners and remains a secret until the announcement at the chamber’s annual dinner. The chamber tradition has been in place since 1957. This year’s event was sponsored by Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital. During last week’s event, Lopez, a recently retired accountant, also offered kudos to the many past award recipients who attended the dinner. “I think most of you know I’m a person who deals with numbers,” he said. “When I look at your bottom line, I shudder. It’s because of you volunteers this county is a great place to live.” Howell Area Chamber also honors others A w a r d s g i v e n o u t f o r a c t i v i t i e s , a r c h i t e c t u r e F rom News s ta f f reports In addition to its annual Citizen of the Year Award, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce also presented other awards at its annual dinner Feb. 2. They included: Outstanding Architectural Investment ■ The Savannah Center in Genoa Township, a circa 1871 former home on Grand River Avenue that has kept its architectural style while being remade into offices, was honored. The project was described as a labor of love for developer Mike Siterlet of Cedar West, who put his heart and soul into a building that was slated to be torn down. ■ A former bowling alley. Crystal Gardens banquet center has been transformed into a first-class banquet and entertainment facility. The exterior of the building is beautifully designed with arches and attention to detail. Making It Happen Awards ■ Community activist and Mayor Pro Tern Steve Manor was recognized for his work on the Parker Skate Park - a project that has been on the community’s idea board for several years and opened last year. Manor’s singleminded dedication to this project shepherded it to completion, chamber officials said. ■ Operating Engineers 324 Education Center was honored for its Homeland Security Search and Rescue Disaster Training facility. It is only one of three such programs in the United States. Above and Beyond Awards ■ Howell Police Sgt. Becky Harwood was honored for her service as liaison between the city and the chamber at many special events, including the Fantasy of Lights parade and the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. She is involved with many service projects and with groups including St. John’s Episcopal Church, Relay for Life, Leadership Livingston, Run Drugs Out of Town and the American Red Cross. ■ Tom and Pat O’Connell were honored for their community involvement. Both contribute time and resources to the Opera House in downtown Howell and quietly aid those less fortunate who need assistance. Tom O’Connell has served on the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce board and is a member of the city’s Downtown Development Authority board. Students face gun charges W e a p o n s s e i z e d f r om 2 t e e n s a t P in c k n e y H ig h lo t; p o l i c e s a y t h e y p la n n e d t o s e ll t h e m BY ART AISNER News S ta f f R e p o rte r Two Pinckney High School students face criminal charges after police seized two long guns and two handguns from the trunk of a car in the parking lot of the school, officials said. The students intended to sell the weapons, which were among more than a dozen guns stolen fi-om a Putnam Township home last month, according to Livingston County Sheriff’s Lt. Todd Luzod. He said there was no evidence the students planned to use the guns, which were not loaded with ammunition. He said the weapons were found after police received an anonymous tip. The male students, ages 16 and 17, were arrested in the high school parking lot Monday after school officials and police found a sawed-off shotgun, a carbine rifle, a .357-magnum handgun and a .22-caliber revolver in the trunk of one teen’s car, said Principal Jim Darga. The guns were not loaded, he said, although the teens told investigators where they had ammunition for them. “I, at no time, felt there was an immediate threat to the students or the faculty,” Darga said. “They were not angry at anyone or about anything that happened at school. They just saw this as a way to gain monetarily.” All of the guns were stolen ff-om a Putnam Township home Jan. 25, except one that came fiiom the home of one of the teens, Luzod said. The guns are properly registered to the owners, Luzod said. “If they had sold the guns to the wrong people, we could have had a problem. But we got them all off the street, and I’m happy with that,” Luzod said. Detectives went to the school Monday afternoon after an anonymous tipster told them several stolen guns were stashed in a 1986 Crown Victoria. Darga said they identified the student who owned the car and immediately pulled him from class to question him. Luzod said both teens and their parents cooperated with investigators. They took Darga and detectives to the vehicle while most students were still in class, Darga said. The weapons were not concealed in the trunk. No students attempted to buy the weapons, officials said. Darga said most of the students were not aware of the incident and that he briefed faculty to help quell potential rumors that a sinister plot against the school or its students was thwarted. He said he intended to send a letter to parents Wednesday informing them of the incident, based on the information be received fi'om police Tuesday afternoon. The investigation is ongoing, but police said the students, both juniors, broke into a home on Cedar Lake Road and stole 16 guns. They also stole ammunition, a compound bow, a safe, a security lockbox and about two dozen other items with an approximate value of more than $8,000. Luzod said the shotgun was altered after it was stolen. Neither student had a history of bad behavior, according to Darga, and Luzod said they had no significant criminal history. The students are on suspension pending the outcome of the crimind investigation, and could face expulsion from all Michigan schools under state law. Luzod said the teens remained free while police continue the investigation. He said he expects to turn the case over to prosecutors in about five days. The 17-year-old student is considered an adult under Michigan criminal law. The other boy, who is two months shy of his 17th birthday, would be charged as a juvenile unless prosecutors petition him into adult court. News s ta ff reporter Susan L Oppat contributed to this report. SCHOOLS FROMA1 Potential voters have until April 3 to register Hartland In Hartland Consolidated Schools, four candidates are seeing two four-year terms. Incumbent Nora Kessel, 45, the board vice president, is completing 10 years on the board and is seeking re-election. The Hartland Township resident is a retired nurse and current hostess at Chris McGurrin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Hartland Township. She’s being challenged by Cynthia SinelU, 44, of Brighton Township, co-owner of Charles Sinelli & Sons Concrete and Sinelli Building; Cari Sinke, 27, a legal se cretary from Hartland Township; and Dennis Tierney, 43, of Hartland Township, co-owner of Austin Embroidery and Austin Vending. Howell The most contested race in the county for the second year in a row is in Howell Public Schools where five candidates seek the two four-year terms being vacated by Hall and Swartz. Pratt, 45, of Oceola Township came in second out of the six candidates seeking the board’s one open seat last year. He is an aviation inspector with the FAA. Arthur, 69, of Marion Township, earned enough votes last year for fourth place. He is an artist. Joining them in this year’s race are Wendy J. Day, 33, of Marion Township, a stay-athome mother; Philip A. Westmoreland, 35, of Marion Township, a civil engineer; and Valerie Webster, 47, of Marion Township, a stay-at-home mother and former 10-year teacher in Brighton Area Schools. Pinckney Three candidates se ek the Pinckney Community Schools board seat Lebow is leaving. Jablonski, 54, served on Pinckney’s school board for 11 years before being unseated in last year’s election. The Hamburg Township resident is coowner of WHMI-FM radio station in Genoa Township. Laura Burwell, 34, of Pinckney, and Richard Gass, 54, of Hamburg Township, also are running for the spot. Burwell is a stay-at-home mother. Gass is employed by Laidlaw Transit as a Pinckney school bus driver. Voters have until April 3 to register to vote in the May 2 election. 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THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 A3 Brighton council OKs site plan B u ild in g t o b e e r e c t e d a t c o r n e r o f W a t e r a n d M a in s t r e e t s BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r A local developer has successfully cleared a major hurdle in his plans to construct a new, two-story building in downtown Brighton. The City Council last week approved the site plan for the proposed structure at West Main and First streets, which would include a restaurant on the ground floor. All that remains for developer Stan Schafer of Schafer Construction Co. is to obtain a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, necessary because of the size of the build^g coupled with lack of off-street parking. If Schafer receives the variance and all the necessary permits, he plans to demolish the existing building at the site next month. The now-vacant structure was most recently the home of Lynn’s Cafe, which has since moved to a two-story building Schafer built last year, around the corner at First and Cedar streets. City officials say the latest Schafer building, of brick and cast stone with art deco decorative touches, would be an attractive addition to downtown Brighton. “(It’s) a terrific addition to downtown and that corner,” added Council Member Kathy Jones, before the unanimous vote to conditionally approve the site plan. Schafer said the 12,000- square-foot building will include a first-floor restaurant, called Stonefire Bistro, with offices on the second floor. Edward Bielaska, who would operate the eatery, said the restaurant would be a small step below fine dining and COURTESY, SCHAFER CONSTRUCTION This is how the buiiding proposed for the corner of West Main and First streets in downtown Brighton wiii iook when compieted iater this year. It will replace an aging, vacant building on that site. The building is being designed by Lindout Associates Architects and built by Schafer Construction. have “an Italian flair,” featuring a large menu including pastas, steak, seafood and gourmet pizza. “It will have middle-of the-road pricing,” said Bielaska, now the manager at the Plymouth Crossing restaurant. The restaurant would seat 130, including about 100 patrons inside and 30 in a glass-enclosed patio area facing First Street, to be open year-around. Heat would come a double-sided fireplace facing both inside and outside and from heating elements in the floor. The retractable windows would be removed in warm weather, and the second floor would act as an overhang above the patio. Bielaska hopes to open to be able to open the restaurant this faU. Tom Tolen can be reached a t ttolen@livingstoncommunitynews .com or a t 810-844-2009. Teen faces sentencing next month 1 3 - y e a r -o ld p l e a d e d g u i l t y t o tw o f e l o n i e s in in c id e n t w i t h g ir l, 7 , a t lib r a r y BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r A Brighton teen will face sentencing next month after pleading guilty to two felony charges stemming from the Dec. 13, 2005, assault of a 7- year-old girl in the Brighton District Library restroom. The 13-year-old boy pleaded guilty Feb. 3 to charges of second degree criminal s e x ual conduct and gross in d e cency. As part of a plea a g r e em ent, two other charges - first degree criminal sexu a l conduct and a c costing for immoral purpose s - were d ism issed . The case would have gone to trial Feb. 15 had the plea not been accepted. The Feb. 3 hearing was in Livingston County Juvenile Court before court referee Kathleen Oemke. Neither the boy’s parents nor his attorney, Mitch Perrault, would comment on the agreement, and Prosecutor David Morse was unavailable for comment. “I think people will be happy this is resolved,” Brighton District Library Director Charlene Huget said. Since the incident, four cameras have been installed in the parking lot and four inside the building, at Library Drive and Orndorf Drive in the city of Brighton. “They really are a deterrent to crime,” said Huget, emphasizing no attempt was made to hide the cameras. Three of the video cameras are in the youth area and one is inside the entrance to the library, which gives it a view of the entrance to the men’s r e st room. “Our idea was to protect the children so the parents can leave them for a couple of minutes and do their own se le c tion ,” Huget said. Huget sa y s the ir mere p r e senc e should act as a deterrent and help prevent future o c cu r r en c e s. “We can a c c e s s the cameras from eve ry sta ff computer,” she said. The te en faces sentenc ing March 6. Morse has said the court has wide discretionary powers in sen ten c in g ju v e niles. He could be sentenced to the W.J. Maxey Boys Consultant confident that school job will draw applicants P in c k n e y s c h o o l s ' r e p u t a t i o n , s t a b i l i t y a r e a t t r a c t iv e , s h e s a y s BY LEANNE SMITH New s S ta f f R e p o rte r The consultant searching for Pinckney Community Schools’ next leader expects to find a wealth of job candidates despite experts’ predictions that there is a shortage of people who want to be school superintendents. Terre Davis of T.D. & Associates began Pinckney’s nationwide search for a new superintendent Feb. 6 by posting the job on Web sites geared to education administrators. She said she’s confident she will receive a minimum of 30 applications for the position that will open when Superintendent Mike Couchman retires this summer. Experts predict there will be at least two dozen vacant school superintendent jobs in Michigan this year, including those in Brighton, Ann Arbor and Saline. They say a large number of superintendents are reaching retirement age at the same time, and others are tiring of the job, which has been complicated by federal education mandates and hefty deficits caused by Michigan school funding cutbacks. Despite this climate, Pinckney emerges as a good place to work, Davis said. A major hurdle was cleared in January when the district and its teachers’ union settled a two-year contract. “Pinckney’s location is good, the reputation of the school district is good, there’s no major strife in the district and finances are in good shape,” Davis said. “A new superintendent won’t be coming into a negative atmosphere.” Pinckney’s superintendent job will be posted until April 18. Pinckney superintendent search The search is on for a superintendent to replace Mike Couchman, who is retiring after 10 years of heading Pinckney Community Schools.The district's Board of Education has set up the following special meetings with the hope of having a superintendent hired by July 1 . All meetings are at 7 p.m. in the Pathfinder School media center, 2100 E. M-36, unless otherwise noted. ■ March 6: Approve criteria for profile of new superintendent. ■ April 27: Board meets in closed session to review all candidate credentials with search consultant and determine which candidates should be interviewed. ■ May 1-3: Initial interviews each day with job candidates. ■ May 4: Board picks job finalists. ■ May 11: Board meets to hear reports from teams visiting candidates'current work places and to make possible appointment of new superintendent. Community meetings The superintendent search consultant,Terre Davis ofT.D. & Associates, is hosting public meetings to get input from district residents about what they want to see in Pinckney's new « superintendent. All meetings are in the JaneTasch Performing Arts Theatre at Pathfinder School, 2100 E. M- 36. ■ Feb. 28: 6:30-7:30 p.m. ■ March 1: 9:30-10:30 a.m. ■ March 2: 2-3 p.m. For fu rth e r details, call tlje district's administration office at 810-225-3900. The district’s Board of Education hopes to pick finalists April 27 and begin interviews May 1. In the meantime, Davis will gather comments to help board members develop criteria for a profile of what the community wants in a new superintendent. This profile will be used to evaluate all applicants, she said. Some of this information will come from three community meetings from Feb, 28 to March 2, Davis said. “I’ll be asking people for their ideas on the characteristics, leadership skills and personality traits they want to see in their superintendent,” Davis said. Comments will be recorded, but will remain confidential, she said. Davis also will visit local stores and restaurants to get input, meet with staff members from every school building and department, and talk with students. “I’ll even be stopping people on the street,” she said. Davis expects to speak to 250 to 300 people and will categorize all their comments by subject and frequency. Several special meetings have been set by the board to handle the superintendent search. Pinckney hopes to have its new superintendent in place July 1 so Couchman can help with the transition before he retires Aug. 18. FOR THE RECORD The Livingston Community News corrects errors of fact in this space. Millage amount wrong The amount of a five-year millage renewal for the Putnam Township Fire Department was listed incorrectly in the Feb. 3 issu e . The department is seeking renewal of 1.25 mills for operations in a proposal that will appear on the township’s May 2 e le c tion ballot. The renewal, which would expire in 2010, would co st $1.25 for each $1,000 of taxable value or an additional $125 on a $200,000 home with a taxable value of $100,000. Training Center in Green Oak Township (for the most se r iou s juvenile offenders) until he r ea ch e s 21. Or he could be placed in a fo ste r home, sen ten c ed to probation or fined. Until his s e n tencing, the boy will remain in a Washtenaw County ju v enile detention facility. The youth also is a su s pe c t in another inc ident in volving a girl under the age of 13, which was being inv e stig a ted by Michigan State Police. 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Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon P-CWe Accept Most Insurances 03400561 A4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 IN BRIEF Brighton Medicare experts discuss drug benefit Medicare experts will join U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, RBrighton, in Brighton Feb. 13 for a discussion of Medicare’s new prescription drug benefit. The session will run from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Brighton Area District Library, 100 Library Drive. Residents looking for more information about the new drug benefit are encouraged to attend. From 10:30 a.m..-3 p.m., counselors with the Area Agency on Aging 1-B will assist beneficiaries with comparing and enrolling in plans. Beneficiaries must have an appointment to meet with a counselor. Appointments can be made by calling 800-803-7174. For more information, contact Brian Brown, Medicare Today, 517- 485-6600 or Jenny Jarvis, Area Agency on Aging 1-B, 248t262- 9202. Bistro seeks OK for customer dancing The Brighton City Council is recommending the Michigan Liquor Control Commission approve a dance permit for Lu and Carl’s restaurant at the corner of Grand River Avenue and West Main Street. The permit, if approved by the state, would allow the restaurant to allow customer dancing. The bistro’s current Class C license with entertainment permit allows dancing by entertainers and employees, but not customers. The establishment was issued a citation last year for allowing customer dancing, but owner Chris Angelosante says he was under the mistaken impression his entertainment permit allowed dancing. He says female employees have regularly done a dance routine on the bar, and the LCC had no objection to that. “(The dancing) is all in good taste,” Angelosante says. At the City Council meeting last week a couple members wanted that aspect discussed, but the majority said dancing by employees is a separate issue from customer dancing. Angelosante says tables in the southwest corner of the building would be removed to allow pairon aancmg Thursday to Sunday, the four nights when there is either a DJ or live band. Brighton Area Fire Department and Brighton Police Department officials say they have no objections. Learning center earns accreditation The Children’s World Learning Center, 7600 Nemco Way, Brighton, has been awarded accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Only 7 percent of early childhood programs in the nation achieve this prestigious recognition. Accreditation is a rigorous process, involving intensive self-study and a site-visit by a team of national experts. In awarding accreditation, NAEYC focuses on the center’s environment and curriculum, as well as the quality of communication among children, parents, and staff. Dutch firm penalized for unapproved move A Netherlands-based company faces penalties from the city of Brighton after pulling up stakes at its Brighton plant and moving to Wixom without getting permission from the city. The Brighton City Council last week revoked the fiveyear, 50 percent tax break Inalfa Sunroofs LLC had been given for at its Advance Street location. The company contends it moved its American headquarters to Wixom because it needed more space to accommodate expanded operations than the Brighton site could provide. The city had given the firm the abatement on its personal property taxes for the years 2005-2010 after Inalfa Sunroofs indicated it would expand its Brighton operations and was given a reduced 2005 tax rate as a result. However, with what the city calls a “breach” of the conditions of its abatement, the firm could face up to $60,000 in city penalties. Ore Creek Jewelers to move next door Downtown Brighton’s Ore Creek Jewelers is moving - but not very far. The Brighton City Council last week approved a site plan allowing facade work so that owner A1 Hummer can move from his current location next door to 132 W. Main St., a vacant building he owns that formerly housed a beauty shop. The facade work will include brick veneer, cast stone, copper trim, glass and decorative medallions and landscaping as well as ornamental fencing behind the buildings. Hummer eventually hopes to construct a new building on the site to extend around the back, facing St. Paul and West streets as well as West Main. However those plans remain on hold. Howell Property issues delay Court Street proposal Developer Dan Johnson's proposal before the City Council for the $22 million Court Street Crossing development project, rescheduled from Jan. 27, has been delayed a second time. Asking successfully at Monday evening’s special meeting for more time to wrap up property acquisition for the project, Johnson told council members, “There are some outstanding unresolved issues on the last property that need to be resolved.” Johnson said he could possibly be prepared to come before the council at its Feb. 13 meeting, but he wasn't sure how much time he needed. “I hesitate to put a certain date on it,” he said, “but I'll be back as soon as possible.” Johnson said he wasn't trying to be vague, but he was trjdng not to sabotage negotiations that had taken place over the past few days. The property in question is owned by Howell resident and downtown businessman John Howell, whose towing business at the southeast corner of Grand River Avenue and Court Street occupies the proposed location of the project's 40-room boutique hotel. 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B -4 T im ’s T a x S e r v ic e ....................................A -6 T o ta l V e in C a re C l i n i c ...........................A -3 V a c a t io n A c c o m o d a t i o n s ................A -5 V a le n t in e ’s D a y G r o u p P a g e . . . . B -6 V a n W in k le M a t t r e s s ..............................A -6 V a n a n d e l M u s e u m ................................. B -6 V il la g e o f P i n c k n e y .................................A -6 V G ’s F o o d C e n t e r .................................... A -2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 A5 Pinkie up: It's Tyme for a spot o f tea Hartland tearoom satisfies a niche RETAIL REPORT BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r It had always been the dream of friends Nancy Martin and Judy Elvy to open a tearoom, and it’s pure serendipity that the women, who live in different Detroit suburbs, ended up in the quaint old village of Hartland. Martin, of Canton, and Elvy, of Northville, got their chance to fulfill their dream last year when they bought a rambling old house at the corner of Hartland and Crause roads. Several months later, after renovating the house, they opened the lym e Well Spent Tea Room and Gift Shoppe. “We’re both passionate tea people,” says Elvy, who also teaches etiquette and manners in her spare time. “I had an English father and grandmother from Brighton, England,” Elvy says. “I grew up with tea in my life.” “We had been looking for an old home to renovate or buy and learned of this (house),” Elvy says. “The layout is perfect for what we wanted.” The tearoom and gift shop opened last fall. The circa-1897 home, known variously by its previous owners as the Parshall house or the Gannon house, was badly in need of upgrading, Martin says. They had the foundation HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Nancy Martin, left, pours tea for co-owner Judy Elvy at the Tyme Well Spent Tea Room in the village of Hartland.The tearoom is open for lunch and afternoon tea. repaired, put in a new basement floor, new windows, refinished the interior woodwork, installed new light fixtures and put in a commercial kitchen. They also added a reverse osmosis water system so that the water for the allimportant tea would be free of a salty taste from the water softener. HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Elegant place settings for tea are standard in the cozy rooms at the Tyme Well Spent Tea Room and Gift Shoppe on Hartland Road in the village of Hartland. The tearoom also sells loose tea and gift items. “The response has been wonderful,” Elvy says. “We do actually steep a perfect cup of tea,” Martin boasts. The many varieties of caffeinated and herbal teas come from locales such as Sri Lanka, Japan and China. In addition to its more than 30 varie ties of teas, the shop serves full-scale lunches and desserts. Its breads, along with scones and various desserts, are baked on site daily. “I love it. I think it’s a great new thing for Hartland,” says Barbara Rentola, an administrative assistant at the nearby Hartland Cromaine Library. “They do go the extra mile,” Rentola says. “The food is very delicious, each customer receives an individual teapot, and they have an extensive tea menu.” Lunch includes soup and a variety of entrees, including chicken cordon bleu, quiche and beef stew and various tea breads. Lunch - including entree, soup and fruit bread - is $9.95 per person, not including tea. Reservations are not required. Afternoon tea, which is $16.95 and requires reservations, includes delicate sandwiches such as chicken salad, fresh fruits, scones, “three tiers of desserts” and unlimited amounts of tea served in sterling silver teapots, Elvy says. The dessert choices run the gamut from brownies to lemon and raspberry bars, cream puffs, cheesecake, cherry or lemon tarts and other delicacies. Customers also may purchase loose tea to bring home, either by the scoop or tin, Elvy says. The tearoom also features a gift shop on the second floor which features vintage linens, teacups, quilts, Victorian lamp shades and vintage glassware. Martin says the gift shop is a big customer draw. “It’s what brings people back; they like to find items they can’t usually find in (other) gift shops,” she says. In addition to completely renovating the house, Martin and Elvy made it handicap-accessible, with barrier-free bathrooms and a ramp leading from the parking lot to the building. “It’s a really nice way to spend lunch and have afternoon tea, and it’s great to have it in Hartland,” Rentola says. Address: 3491 H a rtla n d Road, H artland, M I 48353. Phone: 810-632-9921; Web site: www.teamap.com. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday -Saturday (reservations recommended); closed Monday. Sundays are reserved fo r p riv a te parties. RETAIL BRIEFS Wireless service opens new outlet Wireless GIANT, a fast-growing wireless service provider, has just opened its first outlet in Livingston County. The new business is located next to the new Kroger store at Chilson Commons, on M-36 in Hamburg Township. The owner is Scott Handorf, who was employed for eight years at the Michigan corporate headquarters of Verizon in Southfield. Handorf said the decision to locate in Livingston County was based on its tremendous growth. Wireless GIANT handles all major providers, including Verizon, Nextel, T-Mobile, Sprint PCS, Cingular and Virgin Mobile. In addition, the Hamburg Township store also provides satellite television and radio hookups and service, handling Direct TV and the DISH Network, plus XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. The company started out as Global Network Communications in 1995 and became Wireless GIANT in 2004. Address: 9658 Chilson Commons Circle, H amburg Township. Phone: 810-231-8100 Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mond a y -F rid a y ; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdny. Sign-A-Rama offers bigger product line Sign-A-Rama Brighton has expanded its offerings beyond interior and exterior signage to include trade show and exhibit booth marketing materials. “This is a natural extension of our business which already helps other businesses sell more product,” said President Kaylee Marcum-Pierle. The new offerings include custom and “out-of-the-box” trade show booths, full-color banners, full-service design and ad specialty items. Customers can view items at www.sarlogostuff. com. Sign-A-Rama Brighton is part of the world’s largest sign franchise, with more than 500 locations worldwide. Sign-A-Rama Brighton recently relocated to a new building. Address: 5050 S. Old US 23, B rig h to n Township. 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Michigan’s Home on the Net S e e this (directory live at .mlive.c A 6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 BY THE NUMBERS Livingston County p ro p e rty sales P ro p e rty sold re cently th ro u g h o u t th e co u n ty : City o f Brighton 8713 Candlewood lyail; $75,000 228 Church St, N; $243,000 1058 Oak Ridge Circle; $215,000 Brighton Township 371 Baintree; $85,000 11748 Larkins; $295,000 12126 Larkins Road; $260,000 9825 Lyon Dr; $105,000 3608 Pointe Shore Dr; $589,000 12322 Will Mill Dr; $305,000 Cohoctah Township 5600 Chase Lake Road, W; $59,000 7155 Ira Lane; $260,000 Conway Township 7805 Chase Lake Road, W; $242,000 9877 Grant Road, W; $231,000 7862 Nicholson Road; $209,000 8790 Robb Road, N; $85,500 Deerfield Township 5025 Center Road; $221,500 6308 Hogan Road; $1,100,000 6308 Hogan Road; $1,150,000 Fowlerville Viiiage 724 Village Dr; $140,000 724 Village Dr; $140,000 Genoa Township 4111 Aster Blvd; $275,000 6433 Brighton Road; $500,000 7592 Brookdale Ct; $278,000 3561 Crooked Lake Road; $286,000 4930 Fairways Dr; $226,000 6563 Grand Circle Dr; $285,000 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 listed more than once because of multiple property transactions. An asterisk (*) indicates a multiple-parcel sale. the livingston community news Putnam complex firm chosen M e m b e r s o f b o a r d q u e s t i o n M a y v o t e BY LEANNE SMITH News S ta f f R e p o rte r The designer and builder of a new Putnam Township municipal complex has been chosen, but some officials aren’t sure a ballot proposal seeking funds for the work can be put together in time for the May 2 election. Schonsheck Inc. was tagged by the township’s Board of Trustees Feb. 2 to head the project. The Wixom-based firm was selected from a slate of finalists that included Mitchell & Mouat of Ann Arbor and Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber of Grand Rapids. “This is a company that can get the job done,” said Trustee JeffBuerman. Some board members, including Clerk Sally Guyon and Trustee Norm Mein, are concerned that pulling together a May millage request to pay for the work may be rushing it too much. “I’ve always been uncomfortable with May,” Guyon said. “This is something we’ve waited for a long time to get, and if we don’t do the planning process correctly, w e’ll be sorry.” Township officials have determined a $5 million bond issue is necessary to build the new township hall, senior center and fire hall on approximately 11 acres on M-36 west of Cedar Lake Road. Voters will.be asked to support a one-mill tax hike to raise the money. The increase would cost the owner of a $200,000 home assessed at $100,000 about $100 per year. “If we go for it in May, then OK,” said Trustee Kevin Dobis. “It that’s too soon, then that’s OK, too. We’ll look at August. We just need to pick a firm and get moving. We can make the other decisions when the time is right.” The issue likely will be discussed again when the board meets at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, in the Township Annex, 122 S. Howell St., in Pinckney. Rick Knightlinger, who lives across the road from the building site, attended the Feb. 2 meeting to let the board know he doesn’t want a new township complex as a neighbor. “That’s a rural residential area,” Knightlinger said. “I don’t question that a new township hall is needed, but the placement of it here is a bad idea. What’s the matter with buying land in the business district on M-36?” Supervisor Dick Knopf said his predecessor, the late Bob Hollister, found that properties closer to the Pinckney village limits were too costly. The property also is targeted for higher density development in the township’s master land use plan, Knopf said. “I have empathy for Mr. Knightlinger, but the board has the responsibility of selecting property that’s in the best interest of the overall township,” Knopf said. “We investigated a lot of sites and this was the best one.” Schonsheck Inc. will charge $384,800 to design the complex and oversee the project. Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber proposed $488,300, while Mitchell & Mouat bid $677,570. Schonsheck Inc. built the Green Oak Township Hall in 2001 and is building the Hamburg Professional Center on M-36 west of Hamburg Road in Hamburg Township. Leanne Smith can be reached a t hmith&ivingstoncommunitynews. com o r a t 810-844-2011. T I M ’ S T A X S E R V I C E 25 veai's Experience TAX PREPARATION & E-FII.E BOOKKEEPING & P.‘\YROI.L CONSIDER OUALITY, CONSIDER KNOWLEDGE, CONSIDER YOUR PRICE WE HAVE TH EM A LL ! 887 GRAND OAKS DRIVE HOWELL I NEAR HOME DEPOT! 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Amy Felty, Village Clerk LCN 2 / 1 0 & 2 4 03400415 BO A R D O F R E V IEW N O T IC E Green Oak Charter Township 10001 Silver Lake Road Brighton, MI. 48116 M A R C H BO A R D O F R E V IEW M E E T IN G S C H E D U L E The Green Oak Charter Township Board of Review for 2006 will be held at the Green Oak Charter Township Hall, 10001 Silver Lake Road, on the following dates: Tuesday, March 7, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 13 , 2006, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m. & 6:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 200, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (ADA) American with Disabilities Notice The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board o f Review meetings upon 3 days notice. Call for an appointment (810) 2 3 1 - 133 3 Nonresidents only may protest by letter. Assessment information may be obtained via the internet at www.greenoaktwp.com 03402778 LCN 02 /1 0& 17&2 4/06 SYNOPSIS OF THE UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 18, 2006 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP The meeting was called to order by Supervisor St. Charles in the Green Oak Charter Township Hall at 7:00 p.m. Present: Susan Daugherty, Rollin Green, George Kilpatrick, William Palmer, Michael Sedlak and Mark St. Charles (6). Absent: Fredrick Seymour. Also present: Tom Connelly, attorney. The following motions were approved: Agenda as amended - Consent Agenda - To approve the expenditure of $17,253.60 for reconditioned extrication tools - To approve the purchase of two new patrol cars - To grant final plat approval for the Mirror Lake Subdivision - To postpone voting on the South Lyon Recreation Authority Articles of Incorporation until the next board meeting - To approve the rate increase requested by Carlisle/Wortman in the letter dated January 6, 2006 - To approve the appointment of Christina Roilison as a full member to the Board of Review for a term expiring on December 31, 2007 - To introduce Ordinance Number 01-2006 - No Motions failed - Adjourn meeting at 9:03 p.m. A complete copy of the meeting minutes is available at Green Oak Charter Township. Michael H. Sedlak, Township Clerk LCN 02/10/06 Mark St. Charles, Township Supervisor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 10001 SILVER LAKE ROAD BRIGHTON, MI 48116 6:30 P.M. The Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing for rezoning of approximately 17.27 acres of property located at 10330 McCabe Road, Brighton. The Tax Identification number is 16-16-100-004. The zoning for this property is Residential Farming, one house per five acres, being considered for Planned Unit Development. This rezoning would allow eleven single family homes on 17.27 acres. Any interested person is invited to participate in the discussion of the proposed rezoning. The zoning map and application is available for review at the Green Oak Charter Township Clerks Office, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission R 08-05 PUD phn/LCN-02-10&24-06 034041 ( NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2006 GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 10001 SILVER LAKE ROAD BRIGHTON, MI 48116 6:30 P.M. The Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission will be holding a Public Hearing for rezoning of approximately 8.92 acres of property located between 9214 and 9290 Lee Road, Brighton. The Tax Identification number is 16-05-300-062. The zoning for this property is R 2, Single Family being considered for Planned Unit Development/RM, Residential Multiple. This rezoning would permit a multi-family development. Any interested person is invited to participate in the discussion of the proposed rezoning. The zoning map and application is available for review at the Green Oak Charter Township Clerks Office, 10001 Silver Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Green Oak Charter Township Planning Commission R 09-05 PUD phn/LCN-02-10&24-06 Send us your listings! The Community Calendar lists upcoming events in Livingston County. If you have an event you’d like published, contact us by e-mail at calendar@livingstoncommunitynews.com, or phone at (810) 844-2000, or fax at (810) 844-2040. You may also mail in information to “Community Calendar”, The Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main St., Brighton Ml 48116. Information should include event topic, when and where the event is to be held, a brief description and a phone number and any contact name for readers to obtain details. Items must be submitted by Monday at noon to be used in Friday’s publication. = T H E L IV IN G S T O N = C O M M U N I T Y N E W S 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Main Telephone: (810)844-2000 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 2006 A7 Thefts in parks increase P u r s e s , w a l l e t s s t o l e n f r om c a r s a f t e r w i n d o w is sm a s h e d BY SUSAN L. OPPAT News S ta f f R e p o rte r A rash of smash-and-grab larcenies from cars parked at area metroparks and a state park have police there warning park users to lock their cars and hide their valuables. Huron-Clinton Metropark police have confirmed that the Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton Township and Kensington Metropark near Milford have been targeted by thieves who smash vehicle windows, grab purses or wallets, and use the stolen credit cards at area stores before the thefts are reported. “It’s 2006, folks. You can’t be naive enough to believe somebody isn’t watching you,” said Metroparks Police Chief Howard Chanter. George Cameron, chief of field operations for Michigan state parks, confirmed the same sort of thefts is happening at the Island Lake State Park in Green Oak Township, just across 1-96 fi'om Kensington. The incidents started over the holidays and continued this week. Chanter said about 10 thefts have been reported in the Kensington and Huron Meadows parks. Cameron said four incidents have been reported at Island Lake. Green Oak Township Police Sgt. Rick Walter said officers there have taken about eight theft reports at the park. The problem, said Chanter, is that “the way we’ll probably catch them is if it happens again,” which could give police or witnesses a way to catch them in the act or identify them. Cameron said patrols at Island Lake have been doubled. But Chanter said it’s a crime of opportunity. The thief looks for a purse or wallet on the front seat, smashes a window, and is gone in seconds. It’s been 10-15 years since the parks have seen such a rash of thefts. Chanter said. The best way to stop thefts, he said, is to simply remove both the target and the opportunity. “You’d be surprised at how people come out and leave their purses right on the front seat with the car unlocked,” he said. He said park users should hide valuables, or take them with them. Joggers can use small packs around their waists to carry their valuables. “We’re proud of our record at the Metroparks,” he said. “When crimes do happen, we jump on them, and try to resolve them.” But, he added, “our best eyes and ears out there are the patrons.” Park users should take their cell phone with them, he said, and call police to report any suspicious circumstances or person. Metropark police can be reached at 248-685-1561. Island Lake staff may be reached at 810-229-7067. Green Oak Township police may be reached at 810-231-9626, or at 911. Stabbing suspect back in court H o w e l l m a n a c c u s e d in r e c e n t a s s a u l t o f a t e a c h e r a t S t. J o s e p h C a t h o l i c S c h o o l BY TOM TOLEN News S ta f f R e p o rte r A 30-year-old Howell man was due back in court this week after he was arrested and charged in the recent assault and stabbing of a teacher in the parking lot of St. Joseph Catholic School in Howell. Terry Michael Blair was arraigned Feb. 2 before 53rd District Court Judge A. John Pikkarainen on six felony counts. He remains in the Livingston County Jail in lieu of $500,000 cash bond. Blair is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm (a ten-year felony), a ssault with a dangerous weapon (four-year felony), a ssault with intent to commit sexual penetration (ten-year felony), carrying a concealed weapon with unlawful intent (five-year felony), possession of a firearm by a felon (fiveyear felony) and felony firearms (two-year felony). He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dan Garber credited Howell Police with obtaining evidence that led to the arrest. “They put in a lot of hours,” he said. Garber said police retrieved evidence from Blair’s home, but he wouldn’t elaborate. Garber said the firearms charges were added because Blair had been previously barred from possessing a weapon because of a 2002 conviction for third-degree fleeing and eluding. He was found in possession of a rifle at the time. In the Jan. 28 incident, police said the 44-year-old woman left the school after doing some classroom work. She was in the parking lot approaching her car when a man tried to push her into the vehicle. Police said the teacher fought back, scratching her attacker in the face or eyes. She pushed the panic alarm on her key chain, and the man backed off, enabling her to get into her car and drive to the police station. Police still haven’t identified the type of instrument used to stab the teacher. School Principal Kathleen Freeman said the teacher was kept overnight at a hospital for observation and suffered no serious injuries. “She hopes to be back in school next week,” Freeman said. “She’s a real upbeat person, and her spirits are getting better every day,” Free,am said. “The police told her she did everything she was supposed to do,” Freeman said in dealing with the attacker. Paid Advertising Provided by Bankrate.com0 Consumer Mortgage Guide PURCHASING A NEW HOME? CALL THESE LENDERS TODAY! r v p E R A T E PTS A PR LOCK MINDWN LO ANS C O M M E N T S M idwest f in an c ia l cr ed it union 800-968-5626 p e ’re making mortgages simple. 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T h e K r o g e r C o m p a n y . N o s a l e s t o d e a l e r s . THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FR ID A Y , FEBRUARY 10, 2 0 0 6 Share your feature news at (810) 844-2000 Fax: (810) 844-2040 E-mail: news@livingstoncommunitynews.com Calendar, B4 L V N G S T O N Brighton eatery a neighborhood gathering place Lucas Coney Island is a family operation that treats patrons like long-lost relatives A plate of hot french fries is ready to eat. There's a frenzied pace in the kitchen of Lucas Coney Isiand restaurant. From left to right, cooks Eddy Alia, Mike Lucaj, Sander Pepaj and Zef Gashaj work quickiy and efficiently in the limited space. BY LISA CAROLIN Neivs S ta f f R e p o rte r w aitress Pat Welch is one of the reasons people keep coming back to Lucas Coney Island, a popular restaurant - especially for breakfast and lunch - on East Grand River Avenue in Brighton. “Pat knows everybody’s name, and she keeps us laughing,” says diner Randy Budd, a regular customer with his wife, Nancy. “I like the pancakes and reuben sandwiches,” says Nancy Budd, who orders a cup of soup from Welch. “Is that all you’re going to eat?” snaps Welch. “You eat like a bird!” “I have breakfast here every day,” says Alex Kato of Brighton Township, who’s reading a newspaper while sipping a cup of coffee. “They have good food, but most importantly, good waitresses.” Waitress Tina Perkag pours Kato more coffee. “I open this place every day at 7 a.m.,” says Perkag. “We’re busy from the get-go. I like the people who come here and the people I work with. It’s great here.” When a group of men walks into the restaurant, Welch hollers to them, “Oatmeal today, fellas?” There are about 30 tables at Lucas’ and a small counter that faces the kitchen. That’s where Brighton Township’s Ron Dozier likes to sit. “I eat here twice a day,” says Dozier. “I enjoy the breakfasts. I like my eggs over medium with sausage, hash browns and rye Cook Z e f Gashaj quickly puts together an order of coney dogs. toast. For lunch, I like the sandwiches and iced tea. I’ve been coming here for six years and it’s because of the food, people and price, in that order.” Lucas Coney Island has been open in Brighton for she years. It is owned by brothers Alex and Nick Berushaj, who also own coney restaurants in Ypsilanti and Detroit and a new one in South Lyon. The Berushajs are of Albanian descent. PHOTOS: JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Waitresses Tina Perkag, left, and Pat Welch balance food orders with lots of personalized customer service at Lucas Coney Island restaurant in Brighton. “Albanian food is similar to Greek food,” says Alex Berushaj. “We fix what people like.” Alex’s wife, Vicki, and Nick’s wife, Lisa, also work at the Brighton restaurant, along with other relatives. “People are nice and friendly in Brighton,” says Vicki Berushaj. “We’ve been busy since we first opened, just from people talking about us. We get people from as far away as Dearborn, Westland and Toledo who come for our reubens and roast beef and chicken salad.” Lunch regulars include John Macleod and Joe and Katie Barnwell. “This is our company cafeteria,” jokes Macleod. “I’ve never had a bad meal, and they’ve got fast service, excellent shakes and a great chicken Greek SEE CONEY, 85 Lucas Coney island What: A restaurant where no one is a stranger for long. Where: 1009 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton, in the Taeorello's shopping center. Phone:810-225-7721. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Alex Berushaj, co-owner of Brighton's Lucas Coney Island, watches waitress Pam Green carry an order out of the kitchen during a busy lunchtime. Dave Bannister, left, owner of Dave's Drywall in Shiawassee County, eats lunch at Lucas Coney Island with his employee Michael Weir. They say that anytime they're doing work in the area, they make it a point to stop at the restaurant. H e a lth y snacks in B rig h to n s e t n e w s ta n d a rd fo r school fo o d choices RICK FITZGERALD T h e L iv in g s to n C om m u n ity News Brighton Area Schools officials have taken an important first step in the struggle to get today’s kids to eat a more healthy diet. Now it’s up to parents to keep up the emphasis on eating more fixiits and vegetables. The Brighton district landed a $71,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will pay to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for students at Scranton Middle School through the remainder of the school year. Students can get the healthy treats throughout the school day and students say they love having the fruit available. With childhood obesity at near epidemic proportions, school officials everywhere should be doing whatever is in their power to provide students better choices than a constant stream of pizza, chicken nuggets and burgers. But schools also face the challenge of making food service pay for itself. Unfortunately, too many adults - parents, school officials and food service professionals - think the only way to make a profit is to serve food high in fat and low in nutritional value. It is programs like the one at Scranton, if successful, that can open the eyes of the adults in our schools and help them make more responsible choices for our children. Kids will buy burgers and french fries if that’s all they are offered. Give them the chance to have a salad instead of fries and fresh fruit instead of candy and chips and we’d probably all be a little surprised by the good choices our kids will make. Just imagine what could happen if we reinforced those healthy choices now available during the school day by what we choose to serve at home or when we eat out with our children? Cheers: To area police agencies for never giving up on the task of finding the person who killed Jessica Fear, the Powlerville service station clerk who was killed in 2003. More than two years later, police have arrested and charged a former Howell area resident with her murder. That’s just the kind of never-give-up determination we expect from our law enforcement professionals - and that’s just what we’ve gotten in this case. Cheers: To Citizens Insurance and Asahi Kasei Plastics North America for their substantial donations to the Livingston County Family YMCA. These Howell-area businesses have donated $25,000 each toward the long-term goal of e stablishing a YMCA in Livingston County. Right now the money will go toward establishing an office and expanding programs for youth. The current fundraising goal for that purpose is $200,000. YMCA officials have been working for more than five years on the project, since it was conceived by a Leadership Livingston class. Jeers: To state and county officials for not finding a better way to list the property foreclosures. The annual list mixes the names of property owners who are several years behind in paying taxes with the names of people and businesses that also have financial claims on that businesses. While the list does its job of getting everyone’s attention, there must be a better way. Cheers: To Jack LaBelle for his nearly four decades of unselfish public service as a Livingston County commissioner. LaBelle stepped down this year as county board chairman, but will remain on the board and he says he will run, once again, for re-election this fall. If only everyone who entered the political arena would have his unselfish, community-first approach. M an ag in g Editor Rick Fitzgerald can be reached a t rfttzgerald@livingstoncommunltyne ws.com o r 810-844-2004. B2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 Woody sees her shadow Annual Groundhog Day prediction BY LISA CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o r te r December felt more like January, and January was starting to feel like spring, but that didn’t change the area’s most famous groundhog from predicting six more weeks of winter. Woody, a resident of the Howell Conference and Nature Center, came out of her papiermache stump for about 12 seconds on Groundhog Day, took a look at the crowd of several dozen, and made a U-turn for her front door. She reached the inside of her temporary shelter and then abruptly came out again to greet her fans. Still, the die was dready cast and Woody predicted that spring wouldn’t begin for another six weeks, close to the time it officially begins March 20. Skeptics at the time may have had their faith in Woody renewed this week now that more typical winter weather has returned. Woody, a 7-year-old female, has lived at the Howell Nature 'W e w a n t e d t o s e e w h a t W o o d y w o u l d p r e d i c t . W e w a n t e d t o h e a r t h a t s p r i n g w a s c o m i n g , b u t it 's b e e n s u c h a m i l d w i n t e r t h a t w e c a n 't c o m p l a i n . ' Natalie Flassan of Pinckney Center since she was a baby. She is the exception since most woodchucks hibernate until March. Woody was brought to the nature center in 1998 after her mother was reportedly shot. Dana DeBenham, wildlife director at the Nature Center, says that woodchuck is actually the proper name rather than groundhog. Woody is one of the larger members of the rodent PHOTOSJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Deana DeBenham, wildlife director at the Howell Conference and Nature Center in Marion Township, shows off Woody, the nature center's resident groundhog. Woody predicted six more weeks of winter when she saw her shadow. Woody, the Howell Nature Center's resident woodchuck, predicted six more weeks of winter. The prediction took place during the annual Ground Hog Day ceremonies at the Howell Nature and Conference Center. family. Woody’s Feb. 2 prediction was the eighth one she’s made, and so far her accuracy record is 5-2. The Donahey family from Hamburg Township, Bill and Susie and their 3-year-old son Drake, has been coming to watch Woody’s prediction since Drake was 2 months old. “We’re originally from Pennsylvania where Punxsutawney Phil lives,” said Bill Donahey. “My son loves animals, and we support the Howell Nature Center.” “We wanted to see what Woody would predict,” said Natalie Hassan of Pinckney, who came to the Nature Center with her 4-year-old son, Graham. “We wanted to hear that spring was coming, but it’s been such a mild winter that we can’t complain.” According to meteorologist Dennis F. Kahlbaum from the University of Michigan, January had temperatures above average, despite it typically being the coldest month of the year. He says February generally is the second coldest month with an average high temperature of 30.5 F and an average low of 15.4 F. Lisa Carotin can be reached a t lcarolin@livingstoncommunitynews .c om o ra t(8W )8 4 4 -2 0W . H A N D S -O N L E A RN IN G Lung power Static cling HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE.NEWS Fowlerville student Bridget Mary Parker get a little help from her dad, Joe Parker, as she tries her skill at suspending a small object in the air using only a straw and her lung power. They visited the Howell Carnegie Library Feb. 4 for a visit from Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum science educators. Best Spot HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Simple machines were the focus of the "Best Spot" station during the Super Science Saturday program presented Feb. 4 by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum at the Howell Carnegie Library. Six-year-old Tessa Beard of Howell works with washers to determine a balance. HOPE LASH, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Hutchings Elementary student Calvin Haddock collects salt and pepper particles on a comb using static electricity with the help of his mom, Laura Haddock. Big Ben HOPE LASH,SPECIALTOTHE NEWS Northwest Elementary student Zachary Palmier! experiments with sound waves at the "Big Ben" station of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum program last weekend at the Howell Carnegie Library. C A S I N O T O U R S , I N C . 1 - 8 7 7 - 7 4 8 - 1 4 0 0 Grand Rapids to Atlantic City Non-Stop Charter Flight Flarrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey and S&S Casino Tours are offering non-stop charter flights from Grand Rapids and Detroit to Atlantic City. Your flight package will include non-stop jet service, 2 nights room accommodations at Harrah’s and transfers to and from the airport. All for the low price of $ 2 1 9 per person. 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A s a s e r v ic e to o u r r e a d e r s , r e p r in t s o f p u b l i s l i e d p h o t o s t h a t a r e ta l^ e n b y T h e L i v in g s to n (C o m m u n i t y N e w s s t a f f a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r p e r s o n a l u s e a s 8 x 1 0 p r in t s . C a l l ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 0 0 f o r d e t a i ls o r s t o p b y t h e o f f ic e in d o w n t o w n B r ig h to n t o fill o u t t h e p h o t o r e p r in t f o rm . Y o u ’ll f in d u s a t 4 2 0 W . M a in S t . , B r ig h to n , r ig h t n e x t to G r e a t H a r v e s t B r e a d . % t i \ f p B y I- I ' s if f I . •• = THE LIVINGSTON ^ COMMUNITY NEWS 420 W. Main Street, Brighton Teiephone: (810) 844-2000 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 B 3 PEP Talk addresses substance abuse P a r e n t E d u c a t io n fo r P r e v e n t io n p r o v id e s v is u a l d i s p la y BY U S A CAROLIN News S ta f f R e p o rte r PEP Talk now means more than an inspirational chat. It stands for Parent Education for Prevention and is a visual display providing parents and interested adults with information about prevention of youth substance abuse. The Brighton Area Schools Educational (BASE) Foundation recently gave $585 in grant money to the Key Development Center, a nonprofit agency that provides substance abuse treatment, prevention, assessment and education. It has with offices in Brighton and Howell. The money is being used to develop a parent education program to educate adults in the community about the role parents play in preventing youth substance abuse. “PEP Talk will benefit the whole county,” says Kris Nelson, a social worker and youth prevention specialist for substance abuse at the Key Development Center, who is also a trustee for the BASE Foundation. “We want to give parents information about how they affect their kids’ choices. It’s important that they have open communication with their kids and be involved in their lives.” Nelson says the exhibit is aimed at parents of kids of all ages. “It’s not too early to start talking to kids in elementary school about substance abuse,” says Nelson. She says that, according to a 2001 survey, youth in Livingston County have numbers above the national average for substance abuse. She says the research shows three reasons why: Stress, boredom and money, all of which she says are considered risk factors. Robin Tarter, director of the BASE Foundation, says, “We were more than happy to support one of our trustees in an endeavor that educates parents and builds youth a sse ts.” The BASE Foundation works with a list of 40 a sse ts that protect youth from risky behavior that includes positive communication with parents, responsibility, and safe home and community. The PEP Talk program is ready to be displayed, and is available to any school or organization in Livingston County interested in supporting the message of substance abuse prevention. For more information, call the Key Development center at 810-220-8192. Lisa Carolin can be reached a t lcarolln@livingstoncommunitynews .com o r a t 810-844-2010. ACHIEVERS Students awarded academic honors Area students who received academic honors for the November session at University of Northwestern Ohio are:Brighton residents Matthew A. Dorest and Matt R. Snyder, Fowlerville resident Justin P Ott, Hamburg resident Frank Guza, Hartland resident Christopher J. Pederson, and Pinckney resident Matthew D. Lemorie. Chamber inducts new board, officers . The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce elected new officers and inducted new board members at its recent annual meeting. M ike Hall of Cobb-Hall Insurance; Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere; and Patrick Shanks of Wal-Mart were installed as new board members. Vince Rugnetta of TRW Automotive became the 2006 chairman of the chamber board. Other officers include Charlotte Swann of Smith Barney as vice chairwoman; Vicki Hartman of National City Bank of the Midwest as secretary and Rich Perlberg of the Livingston County Daily P r e ss & Argus as treasurer. Outgoing Howell board members include Pat Claffey, recently retired fi*om St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Bob Geinzer of Pepsi Bottling Group and Ed Miller of Miller & Company. C h a m b e r l a i n t o S t a y o n l i b r a r y b o a r d Mary Chamberlain of Pinckney has been reappointed to a four-year term on the Pinckney Community Library board. The Livingston Community News will publish Achievers as space allows each week. Send information to Achievers, the Livingston Community News, 420 W. Main Sf., Brighton, M i 48116. Fax to 810-844- 2 04 0 or e-mail to news@livingstoncommunitynews.c o m . VOLUNTEERS T h i s l i s t i n g o f v o l u n t e e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s is c o m p i l e d b y t h e L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y U n i t e d W a y . H O S P I C E T R A I N I N G St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice needs volunteers in the areas of office, patient care, respite, bereavement, transportation, running errands and more. Details: 517-540-9125 or e-mail westsa@trinityhealth. org. O R G A N I Z E B O O K C L U B The Brighton Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to facilitate a book club.The volunteer can determine the schedule. Details: 810-299-3817 or e-mail nhall@bas.k12.mi.us. D I S A S T E R D R I L L The Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross is organizing a disaster drill for July 28 and is looking for volunteer actors to be "victims" and "patients." Details: 517-546- 0326, or e-mail dserra@livredcross. org. A L L O C A T IO N P R O C E S S The Livingston County United Way is looking for volunteers to assist with the annual allocations process, the fund distribution to sixty United Way partner-agency programs. Details: 810-494-3000 or e-mail dgehringer@lcunitedway.org. O F F IC E H E L P Work Skills Corp. in Brighton is looking for a volunteer to help with filing, copying, resume sorting, brochure folding, assistance in preparing collateral material, and preparation of mailings. Details: 810-227-4868, ext. 127, or e-mail janetl@wskills.com. D A T A B A S E I N P U T Last Chance Rescue is looking for volunteers to maintain the computer database at their kennel. Details: 248-318-5872 or e-mail stolat13@att.net. M E A L S O N W H E E L S The Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteer drivers for their Meals on Wheels program. Details: 517-545-7198, or e-mail lcsnp@ismi.net. L O A N C L O S E T F O R B A B Y I T E M S The Pregnancy Helpline in Genoa Township is seeking volunteers to help maintain their loan closet.Volunteers will be required to help twice a month to do intake, sort, fold, and stock the closet with baby and maternity items. Details: 810-494-5433, or e-mail preghelp@earthlink.net. T R O O P L E A D E R S The Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council is looking for volunteers to help with administrative duties. Details: 800-497-2688 or e-mail kgrover@gshvc.org. G I F T S H O P The Brighton Hospital at 12851 E. Grand River Ave. is seeking volunteers to help in the gift shop or with other volunteer positions. Details: 810-225-2527 or e-mail kwinter@brightonhospital.org. S A I N T J O S E P H M E R C Y L I V I N G S T O N H O S P I C E Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice is calling for volunteers in all areas, including respite, bereavement, office, , transportation and errands. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to attend the training sessions. Details: 517-540-9125. V o l u n t e e r L i v i n g s t o n , a p r o g r a m o f t h e L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y U n i t e d W a y , p r o m o t e s t h e n e e d f o r v o l u n t e e r s i n t h e L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y a r e a . F o r a c o m p l e t e l i s t o f c u r r e n t v o l u n t e e r p o s t i n g s , v i s i t t h e W e b s i t e w w w . l c u n i t e d w a y . o r g . P le a s e s u b m i t y o u r o r g a n i z a t i o n ' s v o l u n t e e r n e e d s t o d o n r@ c h a r t e r m i . n e t . IN BRIEF Former resident now brigadier general Former Brighton area resident Jim Rogers, the son of John and Joyce Rogers of Brighton Township, is now a brigadier general. During a recent ceremony in the White House oval office. President George W. Bush pinned a star on Rogers’ uniform, officially signifying his promotion to the rank of onestar, or brigadier, general. He and his wife Joyce were at the ceremony along with their son’s wife, Reba, the couple’s four children and other members of both families. One of Gen. Rogers’ four brothers is a U.S. Congressman (Mike Rogers, R-Brighton) and another, Bill, is chairman of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Gen. Rogers’ current assignment is as commanding officer of the Joint Munitions Command in Rock Island, 111. Play'Catechism' raises extra $1,550 Not only was the show “Late Nite Catechism” a sellout at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts Jan. 28, star Mary Zentmyer says the evening was a big success in more ways than one. Zentmyer, who played the role of Sister, said she collected more than $1,550 after the performance from members of the audience. After every performance of the play, “Sister” asks the audience to give a dollar or two that goes to retired religious sisters. Zentmyer says the money donated after the BCPA performance was sent to the retired Sisters of Providence, in St. Maryof- the-Woods, Ind. Theater workshops to be held in Howell The Community Theatre of Howell has five workshops coming up at the Howell High School Freshman Campus in March and April. On March 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Penny Notter, associate director of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and administrator of its theater school, will offer a directing workshop for both beginning and experienced directors. The cost is $75 for members and $80 for nonmembers and includes lunch. March 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., an acting workshop will be offered by Russ Pitts, a veteran professional actor and freelance director. The cost for the workshop is $75 for members and $80 for non-members and includes lunch. Three workshops will be offered April 8. From 9-11 a.m., a producer’s workshop will be taught by long-time producer and current CTH President Linda Peasley. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. From 11 a.m.-l p.m., a costume workshop will by taught by veteran costume designer Kathleen Wilmoth. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. From 2-5 p.m., a lighting workshop will be taught by Lanny Davis, a long-time actor and director at CTH, who has been responsible for designing the lighting for many productions. Details: Call Vera Cunningham at 517-548-3605 or visit the group’s Web site at www.cththeatre. org. 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OLHSA and the Accounting Aid Society are offering free tax preparation for low income workers. Details: 5T7-546-8500. SPAGHETTI DINNER 5-8 p.m. Pinckney American--------- WINTER PADDLE OUTING Noon. Kent Lake dam in Island Lake State Recreation Area, near Brighton. Join the Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club for the Annual Winter Paddle on the Huron River. Details: 734-878-3689. MONDAY Legion Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Cost: $6 adults; $5 seniors; $3 kids 9 and under. Details: 734- 878-9522 or (734) 878-6633. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY 5-8 p.m. American Spirit Center, 10590 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton. Sponsored by Rolling Thunder. Cost: $8 adults; $5 kids 5-12; under 5 free. Chicken te n ders available fo r $8. Details: 810-229-9088. SCIENCE FOR KIDS 7 p.m. Cromaine Library, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland. All About Science: How Animals Travel. For kids 3-5 years. Registration required. Details: 810-632-5200. SATURDAY HIGH SCHOOL BAND EVENT 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Hartland High School, 10635 Dunham Road, Hartland. High School District Band Solo and Ensemble Festival. Details: 810-746-2200. MID-WINTER PARTY 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Make Egyptian crafts, sample Egyptian style treats, and receive a goody bag. For children ages 5-11. Pre-registration required. Details: 810-231- 1771. COUNTRY DANCE Doors open 6:30 p.m. Pinckney American Legion Memorial Post No. 419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. Tom Brewer and Hickory w ill entertain. Cost: $5. Details: 734-878-9522 or 734- 404-9517. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE 7-9 p.m. Pinckney High School Commons, 10255 Dexter- Pinckney Road, Pinckney. All ages welcome. Cost: $20 per couple. Details: 810-225-3950. BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Michigan Group Brighton. Details: 810-227-4600. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1230 Bower Road, Howell. Details: 517-546-2730. LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 6-7:30 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living with violence. Details: 810-227- 7100. AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT 6 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.The Community Theatre of Howell is holding auditions for its spring musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Details: 810-229-2315. VILLAGE OF PINCKNEY 7:30 p.m. Village o f Pinckney, 220 S. Howell St., Pinckney. Village Council Meeting. Details: 734-878-6206. TUESDAY ” STORYTIME 10 a.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. For children ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.Details:810-231-1771.Also Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN 11:45a.m.-1 p.m. Howell Area Chamber o f Commerce Foundation, 123 E.Washington, Howell.Topic: Business Tax Tips for 2006. Cost: $20. Details: 517-546-3920. GENIE'S BOOK CLUB 1 p.m. Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Meetings are every first and third Wednesday o f the month. Details: 810-231-1771.----------------------------- HEALING YOUR HURTS 6-8 p.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: 517-548- 4228. A ls o F r id a y s a t 9 :3 0 a .m . USED BOOK SALE 6-9 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Friends Only Presale. Details:810-229-6571, ext. 124. mArRIAGE ENHANCEMENT 6:15-7:45 p.m. Catholic Social Services, 2020 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Registration required. A three-session program to help couples improve communication skills. Cost $75. Details: 517-545-5944. R u n s e v e r y W e d n e s d a y t h r o u g h M a r c h 1. THURSDAY GOOD MORNING LIVINGSTON 7:30 a.m. Chemung Hills Golf Club and Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Road, Howell. Keynote Speaker: Chet Kloss, Microsoft Corporation. Sponsored by the Howell Area Chamber o f Commerce. Cost: $ 15 members, $20 at the door, $25 nonmembers. Details: 517-546-3920. AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT 6:30 p.m. Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River, Howell.The Community Theatre of Howell is holding reading auditions for its spring musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Details: 810-229- 2315. GLUTEN FREE DIET 7-8 p.m.The Herbal Corner, 116 State St., Howell. Learn about gluten intolerance and diet to correct it. Cost: $10. Details: 517-545-1362. LACASA SUPPORT GROUP 10 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell.This support group helps survivors learn to process their experience when living w ith violence. Details:810- 2 2 7 - 7 1 0 0 . A ls o M o n d a y s a t 6 p .m . USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 124. 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Details: 517-546-3920. FRIENDS OF THE HAMBURG GREENWAYS 7:30-9 p.m. Hamburg Senior Center, T0407 Merrill Road, Hamburg. Details: jcspeedfish@earthlink.net. FRIDAY HEALING YOUR HURTS ' 9:30 a.m. Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse, 2895 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. A 12-week support group for women survivors of sexual assault. Details: 517-548- 4228. A ls o W e d n e s d a y s a t 6 p .m . USED BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Brighton District Library, 100 Library Drive, Brighton. Details: 810-229-6571, ext. 124. FREE TAX PREPARATION 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 28-March 4. Cleary University - Howell Campus, 3750 Cleary College Drive, Howell. OLHSA and the Accounting Aid Society is offering free tax preparation for low income workers who qualify for the earned income tax credit in Livingston County. Details: 517- 546-8500. BLOOD DRIVE 11 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 620 Byron Road, Howell. Details: 517-545-6000. BLOOD DRIVE 1-7 p.m.St. Mary Magdalen, 2201 5. Old U.S. 23, Brighton. 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E r ik a C o p e u a n d 810-844-2021 B a r r y F l e e s 810-844-2025 JOANNE HOLSINGER 810-844-2023 COREENA S t o rm s 810-844-2024 HEIDI z a b i k 810-844-2022 — T H E L I V I N G S T O N — COWIMUNEFY NEWS www.mlive.com (810) 844-2000 0340059a THE LIVINGSTON COM MUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 B5 Students think it's cool to have her play games with them and read stories BY LEANNE SM ITH News Staff Reporter Being tucked into bed after an evening of snacks, games and stories is just about the perfect way for a kid to end any school day. It’s even more special for some Lakeland Elementary School students these days because the person doing it all with them is their principal, Sean LaRosa, who’s periodically being rafQed off at the school’s PTO meetings. “Everyone that has won this has been completely over the moon about it,” said Carrie Garrison, Lakeland’s PTO president “I mean, how cool is it to have the principal come to your home to play games and read?” Second-grader Justine Lindquist, 7, and her 6-year-old brother, Jacob, a first-grader, answer that with “really cool.” 'They and their parents, Steve and Kelley Lindquist, make up one of three school families who have won the prize so far. “I feel pretty special,” said Justine. “My principal tucked me into bed.” “I liked playing card games,” Jacob add^. “I want her to come back and do it again.” Garrison and the other PTO of- COURTESY, D IANE HARRIS Sean LaRosa, center, principal at Lakeland Elementary School, is being raffled off to families to encourage participation in the school's PTO. Justine Lindquist, right, and her brother, Jacob, 6, were recent winners of a night of games, stories, snacks and a tuck-in at bedtime. ficers made boosting meeting attendance a priority Ws year. “We always have lots of volunteers for events, but our meetings were not very big,” Garrison said. “It’s hard to compete with all the other activities famiUes have going on.” The PTO meets the second Thesday of every month. To make attendmice a litfle easier, the time is alternated between aifemoons and evenings and fi"ee on-site child care is provided. Guest speakers visit each session and every parent who attends gets his or her name entered in a postmeeting raffle of donated items, such as T-shirts. LaRosa, who once kissed a pig to motivate students to read, heard of the PTO’s goal and quickly volunteered to be raffled. She’s become the most popular prize. Garrison said. “You never know when it’s coming up, so you have to come to all the meetings,” she said. The experience also makes LaRosa feel like a winner. “It’s hands-on the best thing I’ve ever done with kids,” she said. “The one-on-one time I get with them gives me a chance to connect with them in a way I don’t normally get to. It’s really magical for them to see me outside of school.” Parents stay in the background as LaRosa serves milk and cookies, plays games and reads a bedtime story or two with the kids before tucking them into bed. “It was absolutely wonderful to just sit back and watch,” said Kelley Lindquist. “The kids were so JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Waitress Pat Welch is a customer favorite at Lucas Coney Island in Brighton. She's always on the move, but says she likes to take time to greet regulars like GTene Bicknese from Genoa Township. CONEY FROMB1 Friendly staff,food keep patrons coming back salad,” says Joe Barnwell. Tom Coates from Hamburg Township is another familiar face. “The food is very reasonably priced and the staff is very friendly,” says Coates, who adds that his only complaint is that “they give you too much food.” Dave Bannister, owner of Dave’s Drywall in Shiawassee County, says he and his crew eat at Lucas’ whenever they’re in the area. “They’ve got good food and it’s fast,” says Bannister. L isa Berushaj can be spotted dashing from one end of the restaurant to the other, doing everything from chopping vegetables to working the cash register. “Everybody works together,” she says. “I do whatever needs to be done. We take care of each other’s customers.” Waitress Pam Green, who is expecting a baby girl in May, says, “I know many of the customers by name and can tell you what they eat and drink.” Some of the customers have been giving Green baby gifts. “I got a beautiful quilt and a silver spoon,” says Green excitedly. “They want to come to my baby shower!” “Everybo^ knows us, and it’s nice,” says Welch, who, like all the waitresses, is constantly in motion. “We’ve all been here since the beginning.” Welch watches a familiar customer walk in and shouts, “Oh, Lord, look who’s here!” The efficient and experienced kitchen staff is another reason customers keep coming back. Eddy Alia has been a cook for 35 years. “I have a system,” he explains. “You have to know how long each food takes to cook so it’s all done at the same time. That’s what cooks do.” “Most of our staff has been here since we opened,” says Lisa Berushaj. “We spend more time here together than we do at home.” “If you do a good job, people are going to come,” says Alex Berushaj, who says that every day is busy at Lucas, but that Fridays and weekends are the busiest. L is a C a r o l in c a n b e r e a c h e d a t l c a r o l i n @ l i v i n g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 0 . ::|P m % A A l l One place the entire family can agree on ^ ¥ lm t a s t ic S a m s WH ERE FASHION S E N S E M E E T S COM MO N S S EN S E • Haircuts • Perms • Color • Waxing Now located in the new Chilson Commons Shopping Center M-36 at Chilson Rd. (810)231-6705 Seniors 15% off Mon. thru Thurs. 9-2 Hrs: M-F 9-8, Sat 8-4 0339 65 36 Most salons independantly owned and operated. 0 2 0 0 1 FS Concepts, Inc, www.fantasticsams.com excited and Mrs. LaRosa had just as much fun as they did, and that’s a really cool thing.” PTO meeting membership is up a little. Garrison said. “That’s great,” LaRosa said. “I don’t want parents to think the only time they come to school is when there’s a problem. Parental involvement in any school is vital to its success.” Among other things. Lakeland’s PTO raises funds that pay for field trips and assemblies and help school families in need. “It’s a great way for parents to get involved in their kids’ education,” said Kelley Lindquist, the Lakeland PTO secretary. “It’s the best way to help the te a se r s help the school help our kids.” S E N I O R C I T I Z E N S P E C I A L * Personal Tax Preparation O N E L O W P R I C E E V E R Y Y E A R No E x tra C h a rg e s - -E V E R !______ F e d e r a l & S t a te T a x R e t u r n s I n c lu d e s S c h e d u le s A , B & D ’ Imber Tax Advisory Group 3135 S. State Street, Suite 350-J • Ann Arbor, Ml 734-769-1719 Comprehensive Tax, Financial & Estate Planning: CALL FOR APPOINTMENT, OUR BOOKS FILL UP FAST *For Retirees 55 and older, not valid for Corporations *Also special rates for under 55 4 1 0 W. 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WALK FOR WARMTH S a t u r d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 0 6 9 : 0 0 a m a t t h e ^ H o w d I H i g h S c h o o l ‘^ F r e s h m a n C a m p u s 1400 W. Grand River, Howell H e l p L i v i n g s t o n C o u n t y f a m i l i e s k e e p t h e h e a t o n t h i s w i n t e r b y p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h i s y e a r n s e v e n t " r - . , - r t . ' - “I . 03402622 Call 517-546-8500 or visit http://www.olhsa.org/walk4warmth/donate.asp DO THE LtVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 Walk is a step toward heating help Walk for Warmth provides money for assistance in paying bills BY USA CAROLIN News Staff Reporter The telephones at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency have been ringing steadily since the cold weather began in the fall. People in Livingston County need help paying increased heating bills. OLHSA’s 16th Annual Walk for Warmth, which is to occur Saturday, Feb. 18, is the organization’s only fundraiser of the year and every dollar raised by the participants goes directly to people in need of emergency energy assistance in Livingston County. The money from the 2005 Walk for Warmth, which to- F u n d r a i s i n g w a l k ■ What: 16th Annual Walk for Warmth. ■ When: Saturday, Feb. 18; 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. kick-off and rally. ■ Where: Howell High School Freshman Campus, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. ■ Includes: Walking and Jazzercise. ■ Information: 517-546- 8500 ■ Donations: Can be sent to OLHSA Walk for Warmth, 2300 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 107, Howell, Ml 48843. taled $32,000, ran out in September after OLHSA assisted 266 Livingston County families. Catherine Rea Dunning, director of OLHSA’s Livingston County Services, says, “The need for help in the county has increased. We know that because the number of calls is up and the increase in the cost of heating bills. Some of our rural seniors in the county with fuel and propane tanks are trying to refill them on fixed incomes. Even with a mild winter, people have to heat their homes.” She is expecting 40 teams to participate in the Walk for Warmth and says that individuals can just come to the walk at 9 a.m. to participate. The event will include Jazzercise, music, chair massages, door prizes, clowns and food. According to OLHSA, more than half of the fenilies who are helped by the Walk for Warmth have one or more children, nearly half the families have someone working. and 71 percent have no health insurance. To receive assistance, families must live in Livingston County, have a gross income less than $38,7000 for a family of four, have a utility shut-off notice or be almost out of heating fuel. 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F I N E S T Q U A L I T Y M - 3 6 & C h i l s o n R d . ~ L O W E S T P R I C E S ! • 5 m i l e s W e s t o f U S - 2 3 T H E L I V I N G S T O N C O M M U N I T Y N E W S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 Share your sports news at 810-844-2012 Fax:810-844-2040 E-mail: Jdeegan@livingstoncommunitynews.com Athlete of the week, C2 Recreation calendar, C2 S o S P O R JASON DEEGAN The Livingston Community News W in n in g is a F e e le y f a m ily t r a d it io n Ryan Feeley is arguably the best wrestler at Howell High School. The junior also is one of the better wrestlers in the Kensington Valley Conference, one of the state’s toughest conferences. And you could make an argument that he’s one of the better wrestlers in all of Michigan, too. Feeley finished in fourth place to earn all-state honors at 112 pounds at the Michigan High School Athletic Association individual state tournament at the Palace of Auburn Hills in 2005. Yet he’s in dead last when it comes to wrestling family members. Feeley says he still can’t beat the two Dave Feeleys in his family, his older brother or his dad. That’s nothing to be ashamed of. His older brother was a three-time state qualifier for the Highlanders and is “one of the cornerstones of our program,” says Howell coach Joe Adam. Their father, David, was an all-stater at Holt High School and still competes in adult tournaments once in a while. Ryan Feeley hopes to carry on the family’s tradition of success at the KVC Championships Saturday at Brighton High School. His season hasn’t gone as well as planned thus far, but a good showing could provide some redemption. His 15-7 record isn’t glamorous, but it isn’t bad, either. “He’s handled it pretty well. He gets frustrated at times, but he’s a good wrestler,” Adam said of Feeley. “If he keeps working hard, he will be right where he wants to be at end the of season. Not everything comes easy.” Feeley hoped to wrestle at 119 pounds, but a growth spurt this summer pushed him into the 125- and 130-pound weight classes, where the competition is fierce. He’s also been sick a part of the season. “I’m doing all right,” he said of his performance. “I didn’t get a chance to do a lot of training this summer. I was trying to make some money (working). This summer, I will do a lot more.” Last summer, he trained several times a week with the Brighton Boxing Club, coached by Steve Darnell at the Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township. He also attended Eastern Michigan University’s wrestling camp, working out often with former Howell allstater Drew Minock. Feeley credits Minock, who wrestled for a year at EMU, and his older brother, who wrestled for two years at the University of Findlay in Ohio, for helping him improve, even if the record doesn’t show it. “In college wrestling, they learned a lot and trained hard,” Feeley said. “I’m not good on bottom. My brother teaches me how to get points on the bottom.” Feeley admits another long run in the individual state tournament could be a long shot. “Last year, I didn’t have any expectations to do anything at states,” he said. “This year, it is going to be tough. My regional is tough.” Still, he said he seems to wrestle better when the pressure is on. He’s adopting a mantra Adam taught him - “It’s not about how you start, but how you finish.” “Last year, he had some ups and doAvns, too, but he stayed focused,” Adam said. “He tried to improve each day. That grind of the season helped him. It paid off. He kept battling.” J a s o n D e e g a n c a n b e r e a c h e d a t j d e e g a n @ l i v in g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 2 . JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLAJHE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Pinckney resident Patty Menke pitches batting practice to Hamburg Township's Shari Waltersdorf at Bennett Park in Hamburg Township. Menke came up with the idea for a Snowball Softball Tournament as a fundraiser for the Pinckney Hamburg Baseball & Softball Association. H a v e a S n o w b a l l S n o w y s o f t b a l l t o u r n e y t o r a i s e m o n e y BY JASON DEEGAN News Staff Reporter T he snow almost covers Patty Menke’s ankles as she trudges toward the softball field at Bennett Park in Hamburg Township. Menke and friends Mary Viesel and Shari Waltersdorf are getting their first taste of what conditions could be like at the first-ever Snowball Softball Tournament at the park Feb. 25-26. While playing catch with Viesel, Menke drops the bright yellow softball, which splashes into the thick white powder on the ground. Normally, snow and ice aren’t ideal conditions for softball, but Menke believes otherwise. The Pinckney resident is the brains behind the snowball tournament, which will serve as a fundraiser for the Pinckney Hamburg Baseball and Softball Association. “I hope the snow stays,” Menke said. “This is perfect.” Proceeds from the tournament, which is welcoming co-ed, men’s and women’s teams, will help offset the cost of sending two 12-and- SEE SNOWBALL, C2 Hamburg Township's Shari Waltersdorf hits a pitch during batting practice with Putnam Township's Mary Visel catching at Bennett Park in Hamburg Township. Waltersdorf plans to work at the Snowball Softball Tournament, a fundraiser for the Pinckney Hamburg Baseball & Softball Association. Snowball ■ What: Pinckney Hamburg Baseball & Softball Association Snowball Softball Tournament. ■ When: Feb. 25-26. ■ Where: Bennett Park in Hamburg Township. ■ Registration: $200 per team, due by Feb. 17. ■ Details:This tournam'ent will Include a minimum of three games on Feb. 25 and an elimination round on Feb. 26 for three divisions: men's, women's and coed. ■ Cause: Money raised will help pay for two PHBSA under-12 baseball teams play at a tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y.,this summer. ■ Contact: To sign up, visit www.pinckneyball.org or contact Scott Acree at sacree@piratesfootball.com or 517-861-7482, or Patty Menke at pmenke@pinckneyball.org. JAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA.THE L IVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS Area 27 Special Olympics Director Anne Rogers and coach P.J. Sapienza at Whitmore Lake, the site of the Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics in Washtenaw and Livingston counties. The two are competing to see who will be jumping into the lake Feb. 19. Polar Plunge will benefit Special Olympics About 15 people will brave the freezing water of Whitmore Lake BY JASON DEEGAN News Staff Reporter The way EJ. Sapienza sees it, you either have to be “brave” or “insane” to jump into the frigid water of Whitmore Lake for the first-ever Polar Plunge. The even is a fundraiser for Area 27 Special Olympics. “Growing up, my friends and I used to dare each other to jump into Lake Superior in winter. I thought I outgrew that,” said Sapienza, a 30-year-old Brighton resident. “I’ve always been a little bit crazy.” Sapienza, a Special Olympics volunteer coach for more than 20 years, and Anne Rogers, Livingston County’s director, are among the 15 or so people set to take the plunge Feb. 19 in fi-ont of the Harbor Cove Apartment Beach house off of Main Street in downtown Whitmore Lake. Rogers has challenged Sapienza to a contest - whoever gets the most money dumped into their fundraising accounts by SEE PLUNGE, C2 Polar Plunge ■ What: Law Enforcement Torch Run's sixth annual Polar Plunge ■ When: Feb. 19 ■ Where: On Whitmore Lake in front of the Harbor Cover Apartments on Main Street. ■ Schedule: 2 p.m. parade of costumes and plunge; 2:30 p.m. party ■ Details: It's the first year the Area 27 Special Olympics will host this fundraiser on Whitmore Lake. It is one of nine plunges across the state. After as many as 13 volunteers jump in the lake in full costume, they will warm up at a party at nearby Wesley United Methodist Church, 9318 Main St. ■ How to donate: Go to the Web site www.plungemichigan.kinter a.org and either sponsor Area 27 director Anne Rogers or Special Olympic coach P.J. Sapienza or make a general donation. Howell varsity volleyball players run through a drill as co-coach Mark Oglesby looks on. Oglesby will take over as coach once cocoach Annne Armstrong has a baby. C o - c o a c h e s c o m p l e m e n t e a c h o t h e r a t H o w e l l H i g h Mark Oglesby has 'likeable' style; Anne Armstrong is more o f an 'enforcer' BY JASON DEEGAN News Staff Reporter One by one, the Howell volleyball players scurry like mice to keep up with the ediausting drill. 'ITie Highlanders sprint to touch a line on the HoweU Fieldhouse floor before hustling into position for a proper bump under the hawk-like eyes of coaches Mark Oglesby and Anne Armstrong. It’s a rare day when both Armstrong and Oglesby, who are in their first season as cocoaches, are together at practice. They’re watching every move the girls make, barking instructions to different groups. “Move your feet,” Oglesby says as a shot is missed. Later, Armstrong, who is more than eight months pregnant, and Oglesby line up on either side of the net, frantically feeding the players balls. Practices move fast and furious with two coaches at the helm. Family commitments and an odd set of circumstances have tagged Armstrong and Oglesby as co-coaches, a situation that could have gone awry if their philosophies and personalities didn’t mesh so well. Both coaches, SEE COACHES, C2 C2 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 SNOWBALL FROM Cl Organizers hope to make softball tournament a tradition under baseball teams to a national tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y, this summer. Menke said four co-ed and six men’s teams had signed up as of Feb. 6. The registration deadline is Feb. 17. She got the idea while playing in a similar tournament in Pittsburgh to raise money for the March of Dimes. “You play in any type of weather,” she recalled. “One year, we played in rain. It was a mud bowl. One year, it was three feet of snow. It goes from one extreme to another. It’s fun to have fun with friends and your team.” Michele Kerr, who has registered with a team sponsored by the Hamburg Pub, said it wasn’t difficult to pull together a team from her group of friends. “A lot of the people I play vnth really enjoy playing softball,” said Kerr, who lives in Hamburg Township. “They will come out in any weather to get a game. There are a few who aren’t interested in the cold.” Menke said teams are guarJAMIE CHARBENEAU-PISELLA,THE LIVINGSTON C OM MUNITY NEWS Putnam Township's Mary Visel throws a bright yeiiow softbaii to Patty Menke at Bennett Park in Hamburg Township. She will be one of the many volunteer parents working the first "Snowball Softball Tournament," a fundraiser for the Pinckney Hamburg Baseball & Softball Association. anteed a minimum of three games. A concession stand with chili and hot chocolate will be open, she said. To help speed up play, batters only get three pitches. Wearing boots and gloves to stay warm often take precedent over running fast or catching well, she added. “Sometimes the field gets iced over, and it’s a skating rink,” Menke said. “You’re running for the ball and fall on your butt. It’s a different game than playing in the summer on a groomed field.” Kerr said the only thing she fears is rain. “If it’s too cold, I will sit in truck and yell, ‘Go team go,”’ she admitted. Menke hopes to make it an annual event. She said players “get hooked” once they try it. The PHBSA serves more than 800 young players with its summer baseball and softball leagues. “Even if we only get a few teams, we will build on it for next year,” she said. “We want it to get better next year. We want to get the word out that it is a great event.” J a s o n D e e g a n c a n b e r e a c h e d a t jd e e g a n @ l i v in g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t ( 8 1 0 ) 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 2 . PLUNGE FROM Cl Icy dip'takes your breath awa/ family and friends will jump wearing a costume of the other’s choosing. If they hit the $2,000 mark together, they both go. “I might give him a tutu or something girlie,” said Rogers, who is leading at this point. “We’re trying to just make it fun for the athletes and get people excited about it.” The plunge will be one of nine around the state associated with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, but it’s a first for this area. The Washtenaw County and Livingston County chapters of Special Olympics will split the money raised. Anyone can plunge for a minimum donation of $50 or attend an after-party for $15. The Washtenaw County chapter will have at least a dozen plungers, but Sue Thompson, the area director, is hoping more join. “I think there is a lot of skepticism. Why would we do that? Is it safe? I am excited about it,” she said. The Northfield Township Fire Department will cut the hole in the ice on the lake and emergency crews will be on site. An ^ter-party at the nearby Wesley United Methodist Church will have a hot tub and warm food and drinks. Doug Wilbur, a member of the Whitmore Lake Kiwanis Club, which is helping promote the event, said jumping into the frigid waters isn’t so bad. He helped form a “Polar Bear Club” that attracted plungers several years in a row in the 1980s. “It definitely takes your breath away,” he said. “What we would do is cut a hole in ice about waist deep and then you dowse yourself. It’s a bit of a shock, but it’s safe.” Rogers worries she will get pushed in, whether or not she wins her bet. “I’m going to scream,” she said. “I might volunteer to go first, so I don’t have to see what happens (to others). I’m a little nervous. I don’t want to psyche myself out.” J a s o n D e e g a n c a n b e r e a c h e d a t j d e e g a n @ H v in g s t o n c o m m u n i t y n e w s . c o m o r a t 8 1 0 - 8 4 4 - 2 0 1 2 . COACHES FROM a Co-coaches prepare Howell volleyball team for postseason and their athletes, agree - this imique arraignment is working well, even if the Highlanders have stru^ed at times on the court. “They balance each other out,” said Chelsea Mutual, a senior cocaptain who plays defensive specialist. “They both know a lot about the sport.” It’s worked, partly because Oglesby, last year’s junior varsity coach and a former varsity coach in the state of Washington, takes a back seat to Armstrong, who has been Howell’s varsity coach since 2001. Her fiery personality takes charge in practice and games, something Oglesby says he doesn’t mind. “It has been her program,” he said, noting he wants his teenage daughter, Taylor, to someday play for Armstrong. “Next year, itwillbe her program (again). That’s how I look at it. In matches, I pull back” Armstrong original^ resigned the position ^ r l^ t season, Imowing her schedule wasn’t conducive to coaching. Besides her pregnancy and teaching job in the district, she has ayoung child and is taking graduate classes at Michigan State University once a week After Oglesby was hired as her replacement, he and his wife adopted an infant daughter fi'om China in July. The idea of sharing duties came soon after. “We’ve gotten along well,” Armstrong said. “We’ve learned a lot from each other. It’s been a different experience but it’s been fine. I never wanted to leave in the Anne Armstrong, Howell's varsity volleyball coach since 2001, and Mark Oglesby have juggled family commitments to work together as co-coaches. first place.” The players say they’ve adjusted to listening to a different coach almost every other day. Lorrie Chaperon, a senior captain who plays along the back row, said having two perspectives helps players learn. “It’s more intense when Armstrong is here. Mr. 0 just talks to us more,” she said. Armstrong admits to being tougher on the girls. “He’s more likable. I’m the enforcer,” she said. “He’s gotten (more) mean. I’ve taught him the dark side.” Just two years removed from the School’s first outright Kensington Valley Conference title in any sport since 1996, the Highlanders are still looking for that winning touch. They are 6-19-2 overall, 1-9 in the KVC after a loss at Pinckney on Feb. 6. “Why we are not doing well is we are not working as a team,” Mutual said. Oglesby, who will take over when Armstrong has her baby, hopes the Highlanders improve enough to be a threat when the post-season begins Feb. 28. “The goal is to play the best we can in the district tournament,” Oglesby said. “My big job is to get the girls to believe in themselves.” S P O R T S C A L E N D A R OTHER EVENTS ■ Soccer registration - The Howell Area Soccer Association is holding registration for the spring season until March 1 for children ages 8-18. For information, visit www.howellsoccer.org or 517- 552-8768. ■ Huron River Winter Paddle - The Crossroads Group of the Sierra Club will host its annual paddle at noon Feb. 12 at the Kent Lake dam In Island Lake State Recreation Area.The two-hour paddle to Placeway Bridge will end with a fire and warm refreshments. No children or pets. For information, contact Ron Smith at 734-878-3689 or Ron.Smith@michigan.sierraclub.org. ■ Swim workouts - 8 a.m. Sundays at the Brighton High School pool. Six different levels of effort. Casual coaching with underwater Aiming available. Cost is $3. Detaiis: 810-229-7315. ■ Ladies only volleyball - All ages are encouraged to play in a non-competitive format, where score isn't kept, at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Lakeland Elementary in Hamburg Township throughout the winter.The cost is $1-$2. For information, call Heidi Zabikat 810-844-2022. ■ AAU volleyball tryouts - The Top Gun Volleyball Club will hold tryouts on Feb. 12 at Three Fires Middle School, 4125 Crooked Lake Road, Howell.The cost is $15. Players must have permission slip signed by a parent. For information on practice times, visit www.topgunvbc.com or contact Jennifer at 517-548-0024. ■ PHBSA snowball softball tournament - Games will be held on Feb. 25-26 at Bennett Park in Hamburg Township with divisions for men, women and co-ed teams. Registration fee is $200/team. Registration deadline is Feb 17. For information, visit www.pinckneyball.org or call 517-861-7482. ■ Volleyball clinic - The Top Gun Volleyball Club will be hosting a voileybali clinic for middle school girls on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. or 8-9:30 p.m through the winter.The cost is $55. For information, visit www.topgunvbc.com or contact Jennifer at 517-548-0024. ■ Huck Finn Series - The ski/snowboard event is set for Feb. 18-19 at Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township.The slopestyle/halfpipe competitions are Saturday and the boarder/skiercross events are Sunday. For information, contact Greg at 810-229-9581 or manager1@mtbrighton.com or visit www.mtbrighton.com. ■ Mt. Frighton Flight Night - An open snowboard competition will be held at Mount Brighton Ski Area in Genoa Township at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 17. The cost is $5. For information call 810-229-4499 ext. 220 or visit www.mtbrighton.com. ■ Top 50 Jr. Golf Tour registration - The Howellbased tour has expanded to 27 events for the 2006 season, including stops at courses in Brighton, Howell, Hartland, South Lyon and Pinckney.The tour, which caters to players ages 12-18, offers free golf and scholarship opportunities. To register, visit www.Top50jrTour.com or call 248-321-9900. 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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. Commercial, Industrial and Retail - Sale SALINE ■ Auto Repair 3-bay. 116 W. Michigan Ave. $369,900. REID REAL ESTATE: 734-429-1100. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! $$$ CASH NOW! I BUY HOUSES. Call 1-517-403-2987 $$$ for cash. Office Space - Sale Downtown office for sale with parking at 401 N. Main. 1415 square feet. $399,000. Call (734) 668-4040 or see www.vintagefs.com/401 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. FOR SALE, 12,000 sf office building + 6000 sf basement, ask $750K. Hurry, wont last! V.I.P. 248-569-9091. AnnArborRealEstate.com NEW CONSTRUCTION FEATURE $480,000. Sandy Brode, Broker CASH BACK @ CLOSING! Do NOT hire an agent yet! I get average buyer or seller $660 back @ closing. FREE. Email ClosingCash@Gmail.com Auto & personal reply. FREE HOME VALUE ANALYSIS Visit michiganhomevalue.net Local fisting/sales on request HOME WON'T SELL? WE BUY HOUSES Any condition. 734-604-7203. Investment, and Income Property - Sale Ann Arbor Duplex - Built '04. 3 bdrm, 2V? bath, fireplace, ceramic, 1 car. Leased to 9/ 06. S379K. 734-945-3603. DEPOT TOWN, 3 UNIT, $20,400/yr. income. S162K for quick sale. 734-484-3654 EMU CAMPUS - Duplex. Fully rented, students through 8/06. 305 Ballard. $179,900. 734-395-6839. Income Property - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, updated, UM campus area, rented through 08/07. $269,000. 734-834-6084. Investment Property Milford Rd. Fully leased, Class A, multi-tenant, income producing, professional building. 6200 sf, full basement. Call 517-552-1056. Student apt brick bldg - 8 units on campus. Offering excellent land contract. 734- 646-1310, Kim Realty Co. 3,000+ sq ft multi-family home just blocks from the Hospital. 1st floor unit, 2 bdrm with off street parking, new kitchen & laundry. 2 & 3rd floor unit, 3 bdrm, 3 full baths, beautiful views from gourmet kitchen & decks, 2 car attached garage. Office w/ separate entrance in basement. Must see to believe. $695,000. Owners moving. 734-277-5759. 2 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, JACKSON AREA. 9 Units, showing good return Parma, $320K. Duplex 2 bdrm each unit, excellent condition, , $78K. Winn Brokerage & Management, 517-784-8833. whether it’s a beautiful home site to build your dream home on, or a parcel of land perfectly suited for hunting or other outdoor activities, you need a trusted source of financing. Let GreenStone FCS help make those dreams of land ownership a reality. For financing of recreational land, home sites, or other real estate properties, contact your local GreenStone branch today. Close a vacant land loan by March 31, 2006 and receive a F R E E J A C K E T ! *Loan must be for a home site or recreational land and be closed by March 31. 2006 to be eligible to receive the jacket. One jacket provided per loan closed. K'im C r s .M r For more information contact Kim Cranor at 517-546-2840 GreenStone® FARM CREDIT SERVICES V J t're . ilf ) t C o m f r y Specinlisfs. 3911 Tractor Drive, Howell C 2 2 0 1 5 2 8 Condominiums, Townhouses, Co-ops - Sale Ann Arbor - Ranch condo w/ pond & golfcourse view! End unit 3 bdrm 3 bath w/finished daylight basement, 2 car attached garage, 1st floor laundry. Lone Oak at Stonebridge. $299,999 Agent 734-968-4333 Ann Arbor NE $198,900 off Nixon. Quiet, spacious, yet walk to stores. 2533 Meade 769-5092 craigslist ann arbor Ann Arbor Walden Hills two bedroom, updated kitchen and bath, ready to move in. $116,000.® 426-8624. Avail. Immediately, 2bdrm, 1V2 bath, clean Chapel Hill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, low price of 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker. ® 734-663-7610 Avail. Immediately, 2bdrm, 1 Vz bath, clean Chapel Hill Condo, 1138sq ft. Quiet street, low price of 154K. Owner is licensed real estate broker. ©734-663-7610 BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN townhouse, 212 W William. 3 bdrm 3Vz baths. Too many features to list. Call 734-320- 7036 for appointment. $519,000. No agents please. BUY/RENT Milan-Awesome Condo w/ garage. $1,100 Rent or $149,900 Purchase, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200 sf. Real Estate One 734-439-8405 BUY OR RENT Saline Townhome. $975 rent or $97,900 Purchase, 2 bdrm w/ basement. Real Estate One. 734-439-8405 CHELSEA - Avail. Now! 1600 sq', fireplace, full basement, attached garage, 2nd floor washer/dryer, walking distance to shopping, 1 mi. to I- 94. $159,900. Cali for details 734-320-6613/ 989-506-1644. By Owner Immaculate ANN ARBOR. Brookside Commons. 2380sf 2 bdrm; 2V2 bath. Wood floors, eat-in kitchen, 2 fireplaces, finished walkout basement/additional living space, 2 V2 car garage. $289,000. © 734-330-6492 LIBERTY HEIGHTS CONDOS Immediate Occupancy PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 New condo in Pittsfield Twp. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 car garage, ceramic tile, all appliances + washer/dryer, $170k/best. 586-992-3767. TOWNHOMES In Ann Arbor Low Scio Twp. taxes. From the mid $200's. 734-213-4100 www.wexfordhomes.com I Open Houses Heatherwood Condo 2bdrm+den, 2bath, 2nd floor, woods view, 1 car garage. $178K. 734-996-3116 FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Feb. 11,2-4 pm Whitmore Lake, Ml 7020 Whitmore Lake Rd N. of N. Territorial W. of US-23 Large 3 bdrm ranch w/ 2 car attached garage. $174,900 Call Van Esiey Real Estate 734-459-7570 or Joe Van Esiey 313-418-3188 OPEN HOUSE SUN 11-2 Waterfront Hamburg Twp. Home rent or lease option, 1500sf 3bdrm,1bath, large 2 car garage. Many updates $1200+deposit. 11211 Silver Dr. Info: 810-923-1666 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN! Ann Arbor - 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1.5 acres, country setting, 3 yrs old. 2500 sf, A/C, fireplace, 2 car, finished lower level. Freedom Twp taxes. $239,900. 734-260-7702. ADORABLE - 4 bdrm Cape Cod home with full finished basement along with 2.5 bath. Updates include newer windows, furnace and water heater. $168,000. REMERICA 734-697-2450. Ann Arbor, 715 Leona, westside sub. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage & C/A. Newly renovated. $209,900. 734-498-2755. Ann Arbor - Lansdowne Park, 4 bdrm, 2Vz bath, 2 V2 car, C/A, updated kitchen. $429,900. 734-995-2683 home.earthlink.net/~nlcka4/ Ann Arbor/Webster 5 bdrm 3.5 bath 3360sf, $549,500 Custom home www.4675 scotsway.com 734-426-4859 Ann Arbor/Webster 5 bdrm 3.5 bath 3360sf, $549,500 Custom home www.4675 scotsway.com 734-426-4859 Ann Arbor Classic Old West Side, 2 bdrm & loft, thoroughly updated. Fenced yard & deck. 209 Murray Ave. $280K. © 734-665-5987. ANN ARBOR - Old West Side Beautiful 1929 arts-n-crafts home in the coveted Eberwhitearea: 1217 Lutz. 3 bdrm 2 bath w/ new kitchen addition. 1700 sq ft central A/C BIG fenced backyard and deck. 1-car detached garage. Walk to woods, parks, YMCA and downtown. Avail March. $399,000. 734-272-9715. Ann Arbor W. side 1.4 acres, 3bdrm ranch, 3574 Miller, full finished basement, 4car. Updates, $345K. 734.995.3736 Purchase Your Home NOW!! G e t H u g e S a v in g s T o w a r d s - Purchase P rice • C losing C osts • A d d itio n a l Value H O W E l l i ^ FROM THE 1 1 4 0 s P m E V IE W Townhomes up to 3 Bedrooms Attached Garage Everything is inciuded! • Refrigerator • Full Size Washer and Dryer • Range • Window Treatments ■ Microwave I-96 Exit 133 onto M59 east. Two miles on north side. Located across from the Citizens Insurance Building. (517) 545-8631 H O W E U FROM THE $ 2 0 0 s Luxury Homes 3-4 Bedrooms Large Homesites NOW TAKING Rf^EHVATIONS Pre-Construction Savings 1-96 to Exit 137, South on (D-19) 1/2 mile .turn left (east) on Francis Rd (517) 552-4499 FROM THE Detached B R I G H T O N M l - 1 ^ - ^ 4 U U S c o n d om in ium s ^ pS ngT^LL (810)229-5722 1-877-9ADLER9 ) Furnished Models ^ ^ Open Daily 12-6 pm a d le rh om e s .c om *2? to Year Warran ty • Brokers W elc om e BANK REPO -New, never lived In, all appliances, family room w/fireplace, 2000sf, 2 full baths, located 10 mins from Ann Arbor. Must See!! Bank wants an offer. Call 1- 800-837-9740. Brighton - 3 Bdrm, main floor laundry, fireplace, master. $249,900 Karyn @ Five Lakes Real Estate. 810-513-7813. BY OWNER, Must sell. Ann Arbor Schools, Twp. taxes. 4 bdrm, study room, 2172 sf. walk out basement, deck. 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, sprinkler system, alarm, appliances, many upgrades. Must seel $298,900. 734-276-0694. Chelsea 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2004 colonial, open floor plan, fenced yard, near school. $279K. 734-945-8373 DEXTER CROSSING Ranch & 2 Story Homes immediate Occupancy PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 Downtown Saline 4 acres, 4 bdrm house, barn, next to city park. $500K. 734-971-3092 For Sale By Owner - Ranch. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, new kitchen, new roof, full basement, Pattengil Schools. $198,500. 517-522-3516 4-SALE BY OWNER Forestbrook Sub, 3630 Terhune - Ann Arbor. 4 bdrm, 1V2 bath Colonial. Cul-de-sac lot, finished basement, $265,000. 734-944-0251. HARWOOD FARMS Starting at $237,000. Saline Schools PETERS BUILDING CO (734) 429-2440 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, Large 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, all appliances, oversize master bedroom. No money down to qualified buyers, all offers considered, located 10 mins from Ann Arbor. Call 1-800-837-9740. We need homes to showcase on HGTV. If you are thinking of selling, call Deb Dybevik, C. B. Schweitzer 800-294-2648 x 600. No Money Down! Credit Problems OK! Self Employed OK! 2725 Canterbury, Ann Arbor Asking $165,000 Cal! Tim @734-846-3040 OPEN SUN, 2/12, 2-4. 9258 Abby, Superior Twp. 1404sf 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fireplace, wooded $173K 734-961-0414 PETERS BUILDING CO Immediate Occupancy SALINE SCHOOLS (734)429-2440 Pond View Home. Built 2003. 7721 Berwick Dr, Ypsi. 3 bdrm 2.1 bath. $214,900. 734-484-2159. Open 2/12 12- 4pm. http://tinyurl.com/e49t3 Renovated home, 5 acres, trees. 15min, to Ann Arbor, 2mi. Chelsea & 1-94. 3 bdrm 1.5 bath. Barn. $245K. 734-475-4392 Saline - Updated 3 bdrm ranch, finished basement, fenced yard. 290 Nichols Dr. $195K. ©507-292-0314 Starter home, Ypsi - 3 bdrm, full basement, 1V2 bath, dining room, garage. Price to sell $84,300. 734-637-9146 YPSI -Very nice 3 bdrm ranch, 960sf, appliances, T/a car garage, many updates. $166,900. 810-220-5744 Ypsi-2 bdrm, country setting, fully remodelled. $900/mo w/ option to buy. By appt only. Textile Rd. 734-485-1122 between 9-6, 9-3 on Sat. YPSILANTI 4 year old home. 3 bed/ 2 bath w/garage & basement. Could be 0 down. $1300/mo 734-521-0198 Suburban Areas and Country Homes - Sale Home on 5 acres,1700 Sq. Ft., finished basement, pool, pond, new barn. Grass Lake area $239,000. 517-522-5315 Grass Lake Village New 2 story, 3 bdrm $199,900. VILLAGE PRESERVE (734)945-5261 villagepreserve.com LIVE IN THE WOODS, but walk to town. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath ranch. Basement rec room. Attached garage. StockbridgeSchoois$213,900 Gfcain Rea%, LM. 3l7451-75«734-49S.W Manchester, rural - 3 bdrm ranch. 2 bath, 2-car, pond, oeauTiTui nature setting on 12 acres. 734-428-9276 1,600 square feet In Tecumseh, 3 bdrm, 2 full bath, in-ground pool, many updates, new Burdick and Associate kitchen, $150,000,517-605-3590 Jackson and Lenawee Area Homes-Sale Home For Rent or Sale by Owner Charming Tecumseh 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, big garage, $775/mo or $125,000 (734)242-5799 #2016 E. JACKSON- New 5 bdrm, 2 V2 bath house. Attached garage, $1400/mo. rent, option avail, in 2 yrs. 517-787-3478 TECUMSEH TWP-Nice, 2000 sf ranch, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 30'X60' out building on 2Vx acres. $275,000,517- 423-4177 or 517-423-7961. Livingston County Homes Sale PINCKNEY-Ranch, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, finished walk-out, 3 car garage, 1 acre. $257,500. (734) 878-2005 CUSTOM Modular Homes www.custommodular homesllc.com 248-891-9500; 734-646-1557 RANCH & 1ST FLOOR MASTER HOMES. 1522-1997 sq.ft. Full basement & 2 car garage. Starting in the low $200s. Immediate occupancies available. Ypsilanti location. National Builder. 866-684-4225. TORWOOD SUB in Saline 4 bdrm, 2Vz baths, approx. 2600 sq', granite countertops, hardwood, 1st floor master. Full brick front, 2 car garage. Immediate occupancy. $395K. © 734-944-2526. Manufactured Housing - Sale Aah! '03 Patriot w/Awesome 30x14step-down family room 4 bdrm, 2 bath, island kitchen. Whittaker Oaks 461-6000 Absolute Must See! '05 4 Seasons. Full Drywall, 3-Bdrm, 2-Bath, Whirlpool, Covered Porch, Private Yard. WHITTAKER OAKS Call Jim 734-461-6000 ★ ★ ★ AFFORDABLE^ikT(k WILL FINANCE, NO BANKS, easy terms, '94 Dutch, 3/2, 16x80, C/A, Arbor Woods. Prime lot. 734-330-6517 BANK REPO -New, never lived in, all appliances, family room w/fireplace, 2000sf, 2 full baths, located 10 mins from Ann Arbor. Must Seel! Bank wants an offer. Call 1- 800-837-9740. * A GREAT DEAL! ★ $8,000 takes it. Perimeter lot. 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Scio Farms. Call Kay at © 734-730-2283. 1973 Mobile Home, 2bdrm, Ibath, good condition. 3423 Carpenter Rd. Lot 3. Ypsi. 810-231-1779 for more info HANDY MAN SPECIALS STARTING AT $3,900 New homes start at $27,900 Quality Homes in Arbor Meadows MHC, Call 734-572-1445 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, Large 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, all appliances, oversize master bedroom. No money down to qualified buyers, all offers considered, located 10 mins from Ann Arbor. Cal! 1-800-837-9740. MILAN, Rent Special 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double wide, new carpet & cupboards, large deck, Jacuzzi tub, shed, lots of extras. Must seel $22,000/best. 734-497-8960 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. A PREMIUM LOT- Scio farms double wide. 3 bdrm, 2 baths C/A, washer/dryer, new roof, enclosed porch, awesome view, plenty of parking. $25,000. 734-260-8675. 3 bdrm, 2 bath Single Wide. CA, all appliances, owner finance. $2500 down, $310 for 36 mo. Call 734-385-6411 Westridge mobile home park, 3 bdrm, lot 201, $9.9K. Must be seen to appreciate. Low down, owner will finance. 734-755-9430 Recreational, Lake Property Sale 180' LAKEFRONT in Southern Michigan! 1.5 acres with Very private shoreline on 93' deep unrestricted lake. Great location between 1-94 and 1-96. Great fishing and guaranteed buildable. $149,900. Loon Lake Realty (888) 805-5320 www.loonlakerealty.com DEXTER - 2400 sf ranch w/ pole barn & detached studio. Base Line Lake, wooded, double lot. $730,000. 734-355-0884. Never Offered Before. 7 All Sports Lake-front Lots. Brighton. Close to Town & Expressways. Agent/Owner 517- 861-6818. Chelsea 3 acres walk out site, $59,900. Feb special, 1456 sf ranch, $69,900 + site improvement. H.T. Homes, 517-202-9992. EAGLE SPRINGS, Milan $45,900-68,000 City VVater & Sewer Real Estate One 734-439-8405 MANCHESTER - Equestrian Acres Subdivision! Large pine trees. 5 acre home-sites from $66,900. Keller Williams 734-717-3733 www.estateacres.com New 8-home development between Dexter & Ann Arbor. Beautiful land, 5 acre lots from $225,000. 734-355-0884 22 Acres Residential Zoned. 12 building sites. 7 Mile area, Whitmore Lake © 248-939- 0901 Sewer/electric available Farms and Acreage - Sale CLEARED VACANT LAND 10 acres, ready for your dream home. Located in Belleville, Has electric, gas, water, sewer, & cable. $500K.21931 Karr Rd. Call for directions, Pamela 908-339-1493. 56 Acres Tecumseh schools, 8 splits w/68 building sites. Perked $690,000. Another 49 acres $515K. 517-423-9606 3 ACRES PERKED ON PAVED CUL-DE-SAC, 20 MIN FROM ANN ARBOR 48.5K. 734-449-5507. C 4 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 Wanted or Exchange Property'Sale Wanted land contract in Ann Arbor, cancer in family, buy ^ before present house sells/ principles only/810-287-6900 I Rooms for Rent AVAIL IN YPSl -1 bdrm in 5 bdrm house. Laundry,garage & in-ground pool included. $350/Mo. S 248-474-7993. EMU-1 bdrm in 4 bdrm house, utilities, cable, internet, laundry included. $450. No smoke. 734-635-1173. Office Space-Rent $495 Professional Shared Offices, Tl-Internet, 173 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor. Marketpoint: 734-930-0011 Affordable, offices - 12 Mile & Greenfield. $300 & up. V.I.P: 248-569-9091. Amick Realty at Washtenaw & Platt lOOOsf 4 room ste. ’A bath, kitchen, windows, parking at door. 734-971-7777 ANN ARBOR, Beautiful 2nd floor offices at Main/Llberty. W/utilities. 734-761-6170, curtiscommercialLLC.com A-f VALUE: 360 sf second floor to 1125 sf first floor suites. Packard Eastover Bldg. Parking. 734-662-5599. BRIGHTON OFFICE SPACE BEST VALUE! 150, 500, & 2400 sf. for lease @$295, $595, $2000. No triple net. Landlord pays all taxes/utilities. Vs mi from downtown, VA mi to hwys. Call Derek 810-225-7500. Downtown Ann Arbor 975sf street front office space. Located 1 block off Main St. Private entrance, onsite parking, highly visible! Great location! Sarah 734-995-7281 Downtown Ann Arbor 300 sf office $300/mo 150 sf office $150/mo 320-6376 Excellent Location - 2457 S. State St., next to Computer Medic. 1382 sf, $14/sf NNN. 734-662-1228 KERRYTOWN DISTRICT Office space available in downtown Ann Arbor. 4400 sf of open space with atrium, exposed brick walls and wood beams. Brokers protected. 734-662-5008 or info@kerrytown.com Therapist office, downtown Ann Arbor. Sunny, quiet, collegial house, parking, kitchen. 734-662-5850 HARMONY HOUSE MOTEL (734) 485-4200 Day single $37 Weekly single $163. Monthly single, $650 (^Subject to availability) Huron Street, Downtown Ann Arbor. Students OK, with parking. $395/mo. CallJohn: 734-930-0011. [Apartment Communities Absolute Gems! 1-2 bdrms Friendly, safe area! Walk to downtown Saline-1 Mo Free! Thorncrest Estate Apts _ No nets. 734-429-445^ ^ FREE RENT! 1 bdrm. $599! Private entrances, washer & dryer! Ford Lake Landing, Ypsi. 734-487-7100 N. CAMPUS, $400/mo. including utilities, non-smoker, kitchen & laundry privileges, call eves 734-995-0044. PRIVATE SLEEPING ROOM w/shared kitchen & bath ★ ☆ ★ 734-769-1056*lki!r Room in private home. $350/mo includes utilities. $100 security deposit. Howard 734-272-1944 Rooms furnished. Furnished 1 bdrm apt, cable. Also nice apt. in country by Lincoln High school. 734-483-': YPSI. Clean quiet, furnished w/refrigerators. No pets. $340/Mo includ€ 734-495-0883/730-6927. YPSI near EMU, furnished. Share bath & kitchen. No pets/smoke. Off street parking. $315/mo. 734-484-4014. Storage Space, Garage and Parking - Rent ALL OR PART - 58x40 2 bays + office, 12 ft. overhead doors. $1000/mo. 75x36 - 3 bays, 12 ft. overhead doors. $1200/mo. 24x24,10 ft. overhead door. $450/mo. 14x36 7 ft. overhead door. $350/mo. 734-482-1949 Share, Sublet Apartments and Homes AFFORDABLE RENT Share home near Vets Park. Avail Now! 2 rooms, laundry, non-smoker. About $500 with utilities. 734-663-5326. ANN ARBOR - 4 bdrm. 720 S. Main, sublease 'til end of Aug. Whole house: $1900 or $500/room. Also avail for rent for fall. 734-260-7191 WATERWORKS BUSINESS CENTER Great S. State St. location, single offices in a shared buisness center from $360. Other space plans available. ® Gerry, 734-994-5000, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker WATERWORKS PLAZA Great S. State St. location, 1620 sq. ft, 5 offices, large conference room plus open area. Ready. Call Gerry, Ann Arbor Associates, Inc. Broker, 734-994-5000. Commercial, Industrial and Retail - Rent ANN ARBOR - Office Warehouse Space. Jackson Road. Call A. John Richwine, CCIM, Marketpoint Associates: 734-930-0011 Ann Arbor - Premiere retail space available at 2363 E. Stadium. Call Stacy at 734- 214-1600 for additional info. AVAIL NOW! Must see to appreciate. 5000sf. Zoned II W. Jackson Rd. warehouse/ office space. 734-662-3922 Brighton/Howell - 30x50 pole building w/electric on Grand River. $650/mo 734-878-6759 7055 sf office and warehouse, $8.50 sq ft gross + utilities, one month free, on S. Industrial 734-260-6291. KERRYTOWN MARKETS & SHOPS - Retail space available in downtown Ann Arbor. 1700 sf amongst 24 independent, upscale retailers. Attractive & convenient location. Brokers protected. For Info call 734-662-5008 or info@kerrytown.com RETAIL - 2457 S. State St., next to Computer Medic. 1382 sf,$14^f NNN. 734-662-1228 WHITMORE LAKE, Great Location! Office/warehouse lOOOsf, 10x12 roll-up doors, heat & A/C. 734-320-1549. AVAIL NOW! Large, spacious room w / private bath in historic Depot Town, Ypsi. $400 include utilities 734-644-1052 GREENWAY PARK Beautifully remodeled 1 8 2 bdrms, Ann Arbor Schools. 2 months FREE rent 434-2844 HOWELL Quail Creek Apts, 1 bik E of McPherson Hosp. 1-2 bdrms, C/A, carport, $555-$655. Ask about specials. 517-548-3733. RENT NOW AT 2005 RATES! 1 8 2 bdrm. apts. available Starting at $725. Please call 734-663-7633 RENT NOW AT 2005 RATES! 1 8 2 bdrm. apts. available Starting at $725. Please call 734-663-7633 Roses are Red, Violets are Blue & We have the Perfect Apt. for YOU! T f i --------- $89 off per month! “ select 1 8 2 Bdrms Heat, water, & gas paid! Fairway Trails Apts 734-434-2552 Canton-2 Bdrm, stove/fridge, carpet, blinds, $650/mo. includes heat/water. 1 bdrm, $550 w/heat. 734-455-0391 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, CAMPUS Efficiency - $625. 1 bdrm - $775. No pets, no smoking. 202-237-5125 COZY - Quiet clean kitchenette/ living room 8 bdrm + bath, 400sf. $565 includes utilities. 734-662-3040 DEPOT TOWN - Lovely 2 bdrm apt now available. Includes laundry 8 rec room. $1250/mo. 734-657-5494. Depot Town Cottage, 502 N. River, Ypsi, 1 bikfrom the Sidetrack 8 Co-op, lower 2 bdrm flat. Small, cute, lots of light. $750. Avail mid-Feb. S734-485-9196 DEXTER - 1 bdrm apartment. $510 a month + utilities. No pets. Call 734-426-8292 duing business hours. DOWNTOWN Loft Apt. 2BDRM, 3bath, with deri. $1650/month. (734)320-2162. DUNDEE CONDO APT. Huge 1200sf, washer/dryer. Deck, A/C, 2 bdrm, parking. From $580/mo. 734-678-3061 EMU/DEPOT TOWN AREA. 1 Bdrms from $495. Heat included. Laundry on-site. First month free! 734-651-1593. EMU AREA -1 bdrm apt. $485/month, utilities included. No smoking/pets. ©734-481-0577. FARMHOUSE, W. of Ann Arbor. 1 bdrm, living room, large kitchen. $675 w/utilities 734-424-0708 GRASS LAKE Close to 94. Nice 2 bdrm $650 +utilities. 734-475-9222 1 5 8 0 Apartments Furnished — EXECUTIVE RENTAL You bring your suitcase 8 we provide everything else. Flexible leases. 734-741-9300 annarborapartments.net 1 6 1 0 Apartments Unfurnished Downtown Saline - 2 bdrm, hardwood, parking, pets OK, sub-let until Jul 1. F^ent neg. ©734-417-7819. EFFICIENCY-113 E. Cross, Ypsi. $425 -I- security includes gas 8 water. Call now! 734-260-7191 HIKE, BIKE, KAYAK without leaving home. Room for rent, share house on lake in Dexter area. $400,426-8803 HOME SHARE Personalized Matching Service avail, through HBS. 734-998-9345 med.umich.edu/seniors LAKE COMMUNITY - Share furnished home, 10 min. N. of Ann Arbor $385 -futilities. No smoke. © 734-426-2499 NEAR N. SIDE ROOMSShare kitchen,common areas Gorgeous bathrooms. Laundry, parking. Walk to Med Ctr Bus stop out front. $375/mo. -f utilities. 734-663-3424 1 bdrm Apt. sublet near U-M 8 Hospital. $500. Now-Jul 31. Could be left furnished. Call 248-752-3455 1-2 bdrm, spacious, furnished, near downtown, campus. Great location. Mar- Aug, dates neg. $650 -futilities. 734-604-5141 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD on-line, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads/ or email us: newads@ annarbornews.com Roommate Wanted! $310/ mo. includes utilities. 5 min. to EMU, no pets/smoking. Call for info: 734-428-8309 ROOMS AVAIL. Share home w/students 8 young working people. Near EMU. $400/mo, 734-717-5208; 734-484-4371 Studio Apt at Univ Towers, Feb-Aug 2006, Rent $750/ mo, Robert 503-4(57-4998 or rdp1_2000@yahoo.com SUBLET - 2 bdrm Park Place Apartment in Ann Arbor. Avail 3/1-9/1. $665/month. © 734-846-5822 S Absolutely Quaint 1 bdrm near EMU. Recently remodeled. Quiet residential area. $550. ©734-994-9183. Adorable, 2bdrm, Ypsi, $550-f. Ibdrm, Ypsi, newly decorated $500-f. 248-767-5651; 248-212-3524 ALMOST COUNTRY, 1 bdrm, stove/fridge, garage, $625. 4061 Jackson Rd. Call 734-223-0672. ANN ARBOR, very attractive 2 bdrm, walk downtown, $845 includes heat 8 water. 769-5930; 9-5, Mon-Fri Ann Arbor -1 bdrm, walk in closet, full bath, super clean, pool 8 fitness center. $700/ mo. Rob 734-998-1838. ANN ARBOR STUDIO APT. Kerrytown,State 8 Kingsley $625 includes utilities. Avail. May! No pets. 586-779-7733 ★ ANN ARBOR ★ Sunny 3 bdrm, wood floors, fireplace. Near UM, Hospital, town. $1000-f. 734-996-1746. AVAIL - Large, Roomy Efficiency near Depot Town. No pets/smoke. $500 includes utilities/cable. 734-461-0302 AVAIL. EMU AREA - 1 bdrm apts. starting $500/mo. heat/ parking included, laundry facility on-site. 734-434-5147 AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 1 8 2 bdrms with flexible lease terms. Pets welcome. 734-741-9300 annarborapartments.net AVAILABLE NOW - Spacious efficiencies, 18 2 bdrm apts. located near EMU Centra) Campus. Call Michigan Realty at 734-662-5500 or www.michcomrealty.com. AVAIL NOW - Dexter Village 1 bdrm. Upstairs Apt. No smoking. Lease. $585/mo. 734-769-1256 Awesome Deal! 2 bdrm $525/mo 1 bdrm ^75/mo E. Ypsi Twp. 320-6376 IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCYSpacious 1 8 2 bdrm apts. located in Ann Arbor. Laundry, A/C, parking. Heat 8 water Included. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500. EHO KERRYTOWN -1 bdrm. Washer 8 dryer, restored barn. $1280/mo. Avail Jan 1. kesslerproperties.com Manchester apt., 1 bdrm, single occupancy, no smoking. $500/month includes utilities. Brian © 734-657-7632 MILAN - Now avail, 1 bdrm apt. $530/mo. Full use of front 8 backyard. Part of a triplex. 734-323-7284 MILAN-3 bdrm 8 2 bdrm. $750 8 $625/month which includes heat, water, parking, 8 storage. 517-902-6796. NICE Efficiencies, 1 bdrms Near EMU 8 Depot Town. In historical bldg. Secure. $425- $525. Call 734-481-1220. PINE KNOLL @ WHITMORE LAKEl!!! Large 2 Bdrm. All apptiances/new carpet. Clean - Quiet -10 min to Ann Arbor. $635. Ask about holiday specials. © 313-350-5193. Saline -1 bdrm, country setting. $700/mo includes water. Newly remodelled, laundry on site. 734-944-9361. SPACIOUS - Large 2 bdrm. Near UM Med. Center. Lots of light. Nice neighborhood. $775 + utilities. Heat PAID! Call 734-604-2267 WHITMORE LAKE, Lake Access, 1 bdrm, appliances, heat, parking. No smoking/ pets. $480. Call 734-455-1487 Seniors 62 yrs & older Luxury living at affordable rates. Heat 8 water included. New construction. Melvin T. Walls Manor. 734-484-3820. Condominiums, Townhouses and Co-ops - Rental ABSOLUTELY New, 15 min to Ann Arbor, Vt mi to US23. Luxury 1423sq' 2 bed, 2'A bath, 2 car. $1,150. 678-4924 www.viewtherental.com Ypsilanti, on Ford Lake. 2 bed, 2 bath, new carpet/ paint. Boat slip, pool access. RENTED I Duplex Rental A/C SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX 3 bdrm, washer/dryer, section 8 ok/$1000/mo. Ypsi. 734-323-8826 AMAZING w/SUPER amenities, nice 2 bdrms, laundry, loaded 8 convenient to all. $850. S TODAY! 697-8529 Ann Arbor, NE - Contempory 4 bdrm, 2 fireplaces, 3 baths, 3000 sf walkout, 2-car. ©734-995-1970. ANN ARBOR, new 3 story 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, garage, all appliances. $1295. 734-981- 4290. www.aa4rent.com ANN ARBOR, Packard Rd 2 bdrm, 1 bath w/AC 8 cable. $850/mo. © 248-895-9923. Ann Arbor -1 bdrm Village condo, deck, A/C, laundry, high ceilings, hardwood. $775. 734-276-3215 ANN ARBOR - 2bdrm w/2 master bath. Full basement. Move in condition. N. Campus. $1150. 734-972-1044 ANN ARBOR-Must See! New 1080 sf condo w/ 2 bdrms -f 1 bath, laundry, appliances, finished basement, balcony. $900. 734-476-8802. Ann Arbor 2bdrm, 2bath 1st floor, 1200sf, screened porch. Like new. Never smokers/pets $1200-futilities. 734-355-0388 Ann Arbor Luxury Townhouse for Rent. 2 bdrm, ZVi bath. $1600/mo. www.forsalebyowner.com (listing ID# 20526560) 734-998-6607/646-7900 ANN ARBOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, 2 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 1240 sf condo. $1200 rent. Call 734-276-5489! Ann Arbor W. Side lOOOsf. 1 bdrm, stove, fridge, A/C Carport 8 Strorage Indoor pool $825. 734-662-6920 BELLEVILLE 2 bdrm, 2 bath Washer/dryer, small pet ok,. $899-f security. 734-718-0053 BELLEVILLE 2 bdrm condo, separate entrance, carport, clubhouse, pool, heat 8 water included, all appliances including washer/dryer, $895 mo.+security 734-564-2272. Ypsilanti - Big 3 bdrm condo w/basement for rent at Ford Lake, $1,100 month, no pets. Now ready 734-657-3310 Brand New Ann Arbor, 2/2.5, all appliances, washer/dryer, garage 1 mo. free w /ly r lease $1250. 734-223-3290 ★ CONDO FOR RENT* 385 Promenade, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, move-in ready. $1500 -f utilities 734-276-8333 DEXTER - 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, all appliances, garage. Flex lease. No dogs. Option to buy. $950. 734-662-5151. YPSI DUPLEX-MOVE-IN SPECIAL - Spacious 2 Bdrm upper. Near EMU. $775/mo. • ©Call 734-604-2651. © Ypsilanti -1 bdrm apt, clean. $500/ mo. Heat 8 water included. 1754 Parkwood. @734-484-4351. YPSI TOWNSHIP HOUSE 3 bdrm 1 bath wash/dryer. $1,050/month ($2,500 move in). 310-351-8305 Chidester Place Apts. Is NOW accepting applications for 1 bdrm apts. Affordable housing for people 62/older 8 handicapped/disabled. Rent Based on Income ★ Heat & Water Included^ Our Apts, have many amenities to offer: ★ Spacious floor plans ★ Located on AATA Bus Route ★ Laundry facilities on site ★ Large Community Room with activities ★ Emergency pull cords Please call us at 734-487-9400, or visit u^ at 330 Chidester, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. Equal Housing Opportunity Just Built Ypsi 2 bdrm loft, 2 V2 bath, basement, 2 car, fireplace, appliances. $1,300 Overlooks course. 216-2337 LUXYRY 2 BDRM. - Study, hardwood, fireplace, dining room, granite kitchen 8 bath. $1350, 989-737-3538. New condo. 2 bdrm, 2 V2 bath 1482sf. Pittsfield Twp/ Ann Arbor Schools. $1700-f Utilities. 734-657-7009 /Rolo New condo $2,100/mo. Walk to grocery, Barnes 8 Nobles, 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, library 8 Loft, 2 car. 248-225-6375 Able to move 2 story -f basement, 1.5 bath, carport, Ann Arbor close to downtown; $990. 734-320-2210. ABSOLUTELY the best NE 8 Old W. Side neighborhoods! 1 bdrm apts. Avail NOW 8 FALL. Pets OK! 734-730-9088 www.championman.com ACCESSA/IEW LAKE - Oak floors, interior brick, glass galore. 2 bdrm, 10 mins, to city $895. 810-231-5041. Ann Arbor - UM Stadium / Yost. 1502 White St. Updated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, garage, laundry. ©734-260-3721 Ann Arbor/Campus/Burns Park Charming 3 bdrm house. 4-8 month lease. $1400. ©734-272-8383. ANN ARBOR 3 BDRM NEAR PACKARD 8 STADIUM Many upgrades, nice, corner lot. $1000. ★ 313-220-2117* ANN ARBOR Cherry Street. 3 bed/1 bath. Rent to own. $850/mo. 734-521-0182 Ann Arbor NE side. Cozy 1 bdrm on 1.5 acre; near M14/ US23, 5 miles to UM Campus. $790/mo. 734-913-9317 AVAIL NOW Westside 8 Ypsi, 3bdrm, 2bath, 2 V2 car, $1,600/$950. 330-3603. a2house.com AVAILABLE NOW - 4 bdrm house located near EMU Central Campus. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662-5500 or www.michcomrealty.com Ann Arbor, SW-Large 1 bdrm. 2nd floor $700. Now taking applications. Call 734- 761-5670, 734-878-6808 ANN ARBOR-OLD WEST SIDE, NICE UPPER UNIT APT. NO SMOKE/PET. $500 -fUTILlTIES. 734-662-1371 Ann Arbor 2 bdrm Off st. parking, backyard $750. 734-216-4823/994-9150 ANN ARBOR 2 bdrm, living, dining, kitchen, hardwood, balcony, garage, yard, $845+utilities. 734-216-9660 Ann Arbor Avail Now. 2 bdrm unit with balcony and washer/dryer, west side near Liberty St. $710/mo. -f sec. dep. Call 734-449-9363 ANN ARBOR NW-2bdrm, deck, built in garage, no pets/smoke. March 1. $710. 734-665-5673. Ann Arbor W. Side Immaculately clean 3 bdrm, 1641sf, 1.5 bath, laundry, carpet 8 wood floors, new paint, deck, garage, ownermanaged, quiet area near Virginia Park. $1175 -futilities Avail, now. 734-741-9482 ANN ARBOR WESTSIDE 2 bdrm lower, 900 sf, hardwood, C/A, basement, laundry, garage. No pets/smoke. $850. 734-662-1371 annarborhouserental.com Avail, immediately. Eberwhite/ Slauson area. 3bdrm, IV 2 bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 + utilities. ©734-663-7610 Avail, immediately. Eberwhite/ Slauson area. 3bdrm, 1V2 bath, laundry, garage, 1430sq ft. $1,200 + utilities. ©734-663-7610 BURNS PARK-2 bdrm flat. Hardwood, fireplace, porch. $875-f utilities. 248-538-5600 BURNS PARK - Large 1 bdrm, wood floors, parking, laundry, A/C, non-smoking. Lease $675-f. 734-646-1270 CLINTON - 3 bdrm, lOOOsf +, utility room, yard, storage shed, private parking. $700/ mo. $700 deposit. No pets/ smoke. 734-330-5213 COUNTRY SETTING South of Ann Arbor. Spacious 2 bdrm 8 1 bath unit with shared garage. $725/mo. plus utilities and security. Quiet location! 734-904-0567 Great Old W. Side large 3 bdrm duplex, avail. Mar. Sublet through June, $1050/ mo. New lease after June. No smoke/pets. 663-0268. NICE 1400sq new condo Ann Arbor 2 bdrm/bath attached garage wash/dry sunny balcony $1295. 734-477-0141 NORTHFIELD TWP. - 2 bdrm. townhome, attached garage. Price reduced! $950/mo. -f utilities. 734-663-7111 Quiet, private. Old W. Side 2bdrm, 2V2bath, den. Parking. Laundry. Walk UM town. Excellent 663-7799 SALE/RENT - Saline townhouse, new end unit 2 bdrm, 1V2 bath, garage, basement, all appliances. 989-233-5582 South Lyon-2 bdrm, 2 bath, indoor pool, fitness center, hot tub, tennis, vaulted ceiling. $1050. 517-404-3368 2 BDRM, 2 Full bath, washer/ dryer, pool, tennis court, AC, lower level, private entrance. Between EMU 8 UM. $890. Call 734-717-7064 2 Story town house, Geddes lakes, 2bdrms, new kitchen, newly remodel 1.5 bath, garage. $1150/mo., or $125,000 for sale. 248-982-6196. S e r v i c e D i r e c t o r y To place an ad, please call 1-800-589-9888 or call your sales representative today. Short and long term contracts available B U S IN E S S A P HOM E S RATES $1.00 per Line 5 Line Minimum Prepaid w/ Visa or MC Asphalt, Concrete and Excavating Crushed concrete, 5-12 yard loads, delivered 8 tail gate spread. 517-861-7441. Brickwork and Masonry Concrete and Porch repairs 8 replacement. Brick 8 Block We work all winter. Fully Insured. 517-425-1619. Electronic Repair and Service AMERICAN ELECTRIC LIGHT LLC -Expert Light Fixture, restoration 8 fabrication. 734-995-5198 free estimates. i Moving and Storage MOVING? - Let us handle it! Call Handle With Care Moving 8 Delivery 734-677-2000 Recycling, Hauling and Trash Removal ★ AARONS HAULING* Clean ups 8 hauling. Low rates. 734-730-1146 Home improvement Anyone providing $600.00 or more in materials and/ or labor for residential remodeling, construction or repair is required by state law to be licensed. Affordable Bathroom Remodeling. 734-973-8453. CINDY'S Wallpapering, Stripping, Painting. Free estimates. 517-404-1766 cell. Custom handcrafted furniture 8 built-ins. Finest materials 8 workmanship. Clark Woodworks. 734-274-1761 EQUITY BUILDERS Fine builder 8 remodeler. Lie #2101098830. 734-320-3250 Melow's Home Repair Remodelling. Lie, insured. Complete interlor/exterior. Free estimates. 734-277-4223 Retired Carpenter - Doors, Floors, Finished Basements, Small Jobs. 734-547-0178 Ted's Home Remodelling Ail phases of remodelling Lie. builder. 734-731-2208 I Roofing BMB Residential Roofing Tear-offs, recovers, new construction. 734-216-3212 CHIMNEY 8 ROOF REPAIR. Shingles, rubber systems, valleys, flashing, venting systems. 24 Hr Emergency Service. Visa 8 Mastercard. Lie. 8 Insured. (734)323-5009 i Heating and Cooling COLD ROOMS? Problems Solved! Duct Systems Hot water, steam (734) 424-9414 I Plumbing and Electrical SCOTTSPLUMBINGSERVICE. com, licensed master since 1983, remodeling is our specialty. 734-786-1360. Painting and Drywall ACCLAIMED PAINTING Highest quality work/service Interior, exterior. 971-9038 DENNIS PAINTING DRYWALL 8 HANDY SERVICES. Free Estimate. 734-730-6637 Experienced Painter Small or large jobs. Fair prices. S 734-449-4912. ★ IDEAL PAINTING - Commercial/ Residential. Interior/ Exterior. © 734-485-5416 JARVIS PAINTING CO. Interior/Exterior Livingston, Oakland 8 surrounding areas Over 25 years experience. Affordable rates. Free estimates. Senior discounts. Fully Insured (517) 546-4326 Cell (248) 202-6585 M.A. Peterson Painting. Paper removal. 313-690-9085 25+ yrs. Ins. 810-750-1640 I Gutters SEAMLESS GUTTERS - Commercial 8 Residential. Norris Gutters 734-429-3345 I Floor Coverings CARPET INSTALLATION New or used + SALES. 40 + yrs experience 734-996-3646 ACustom T i le i Floors - Ceramic, Porcelain 8 more! 734-395-0938 I Cleaning and Janitorial DONE RIGHT HOUSECLEANING 55pt checklist performed $120 per home; $60, Seniors Nikki @(517) 625-5289 Housecleaning done by two. great references 8 rates. Free estimates. ® 734-972-1284 HOUSECLEANING - Long term arrangement desired. Great work! 517-414-9440. House Cleaning Christian, Maria 8 Mei. Great experience. © 734-975-9994 HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES - Insured and references. Call 734-741-8822 I Handyperson 2 Hard Working college students ready to tackle odd jobs, repairs, renovations. Joel or Eric 734-255-8642. ★ A1 HOME REPAIRS No job too small! Call: 734-439-2107 Conscientious, reliable, experienced professional.Jerry 734-274-1761 Lie 8 Insured Drywall, painting, kitchen/ bath remodeling. Renta! maintenance. 734-477-5869 ★ ★ ★ HANDYMAN ★ ★ ★ Repair, Renew, Remodel Call Jason! 734-834-4755 SNOW REMOVAL Fast service Dependable As low as $25 per plow (517) 404-6146 GENERAL SERVICES I Tutoring and Instruction Experienced Tutor Certified teacher with K-12 experience available for inhome tutoring. Specialized instruction methods. 734-482-2150 Will tutor SPANISH. Grades K-8. Rates neg. Weekdays 8 Sats avail. 734-996-2677. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER Available Monday-Friday. ©313-300-3325© Adult Care and Nursing Homes ★ AFFORDABLE^ ★ HOSPICE/HOME CARE* *1-734-547-9885.* FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! NURSES AVAILABLE ALL SHIFTS. Call 1-800-304-0254. RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. * * HAMBURG * * 2 bdrm, recently remodeled. $675/mo. + utilities. ★ ★ 734-663-7111 * * * LAKE FRONT - Ford Lake, S. Huron River Dr. 1 bdrm, private driveway, patio, boat dock, all appliances, all utilities, furnished. No pets. $1000/mo. 734-482-1949 MILAN - 3 bdrm w/laundry, basement, 8 garage. Walk to schools. $925 + utilities. 734-973-7118. Pinckney country setting, 2 bdrm, clean, newly carpeted, stove/fridge, $625 + deposit. No pets. RENTED!! AVAILABLE NOW - Football lovers! 3 bdrm house located near the IM building. Call Michigan Realty, 734-662- 5500 or michcomrealty.com BOULDER RIDGE-Lovely 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, finished basement. Lawton school. All appliances. $1,800/mo. 734-747-9450 Bright 8 clean 3 bdrm, Ypsi Twp. Large wooded lot, 3 mi to EMU. Avail NOW. $895 +utilities. ©734-487-5506. Burns Park, 1408 Granger 5 bdrm, 2 full bath, C/A, modern remodeled kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplace, basement exercise room, private backyard. Pets neg. $1995. 734-665-7415 Chelsea - 3 bdrm + fireplace, garage, AC, basement. 10 mins to Ann Arbor. Woods, river. $1275. Call 995-1567 CHELSEA. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Spotless, updated, A/C. $1000/mo + deposit/utilities. 734-475-8493. Rent Now! Chelsea 3 bdrm, 1 bath $950/mo +utilities, full basement, 734-475-7041 CHELSEA Duplex, large, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, fenced yard, walk to downtown, laundry, $925/mo. 734-475-0432. DEXTER-3 bdrm. 2 bath, walk-out basement. House, 1300 sq ft. Includes major appliances. Secluded location. 2 car detached garage. Pets 8 short term lease OK. $1700. © 734-368-6348. Dexter-Country llving/3 bdrm ★ office 8 rec area/new appliances, No smoke/pets $1250 mo+ utilities. 734-426-2499. DEXTER- 8059 Huron St. Rent/own nice 2-3 bdrml bath 1600SF home $1075+/ mo. Flex terms.424-2078 ELEGANT Furnished 3 bdrm home avail. 7/1. Spring/Felch Also, 600 sf apt. Packard/4th. Avail. 2/1. ©734-996-1546 Executive 4 bdrm Burns Park 1'/} bath, 2850sq' w/ finished 3rd floor 8 basement, library, garage. Family neighborhood. $2900. 734-741-5021 For Rent, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath ranch in West Willow Sub, Ypsi. $900. 734-482-1833. * * * * * * * * * * * * * For Rent - 2950 Shady Lane, Ann Arbor. Charming 2bdrm, garage, full basement. Call James Craig 734-260-4597. Keller Williams Real Estate 4 month lease - Rent negotiable. Furnished 2 bdrm home. Chelsea area LAKEFRONT. 734-320-5648. Furnished spacious family home! 3 bdrm, IV 2 bath. Finished deck, attached 2 car garage. Close to schools, shopping 8 N. Campus. $1,300 +utilities. 6 mo. min. term. Avail now. 734-678- 6226. carino@umich.edu -94/RAWSONVlLLE AREA - New home, 5 large bdrm, 3 bath on 15 acres. $1500/mo. Rent to own. 734-658-8823 PINCKNEY- 1527sf 3 bdrm, 2 bath with garage, main floor master bdrm 8 utility room, appliances 8 lawn maintenance included. $1150. ShortTerm Lease Avail. Call 810-227-3444 SALINE - Avail mid-Feb. Large 1 bdrm, $645 + gas 8 electric. Pets OK. 5 min to Ann Arbor. 734-944-8134. 2 Bdrm W. Side Duplex $900/mo. 248-563-7500. * * * * * * * * * * * * W. SIDE - 1ST MO. FREE! Large, clean, 2 bdrm, many updates, wash/ dry, secure storage. $799. 734-717-4346 WEST SIDE 2 bdrm, 700 sf + basement, no pets. $790 + utilities. Call 734-662-5058. WEST SIDE 2 bdrm, quiet residential neighborhood, private setting, washer/dryer, new carpet 8 paint. $795/mo + utilities. 734-428-0044 3 bdrm, IV? bath, partial finished basement, appliances, shed. Close to EMU, hospitals. $1200/mo. 734-484-0827 A/C Ann Arbor 4 bdrm 2V? bath, 3 min from UM campus. Georgetown Area. $1700+utilities 734-216-0411 ABANDON HIGH RENT! 16 houses immediately avail- A p . s . » ¥ 8 m f ' " Free referrals. Call 994-RENT ABANDON HIGH RENT! 2 0 houses immediately available. Also Townhomes, 8 Apts. SECTION 8 OK! Free referrals. Call 994-RENT Ability to walk to downtown Ann Arbor, parks. 3 bdrm, 1 y? bath, oak floors, huge yard 8 deck, pets ok, lease neg 1200sf$1495. 657-7474 ABLE TO PLEASE Immaculate W. Side 3 bdrm ranch, 2 car garage, fenced yard/pets ok/fireplace Beautiful Hardwood Floors Avail. Now, $1195/mo. 734-239-1877 or 769-4898 About 2 blocks from UofM Stadium - exceptional 2 bdrm, 407 Potter! Hardwood, remodeled kitchen, basement laundry! No dogs. $1100. 734-663-6138 AC, 3 bdrm. Wines School, garage, pets ok, oak floors, 1 MO. FREE! $1,400/mo. 914-830-5555, 734-995-4455 ADORABLE ANN ARBOR HOME - 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Packard/Platt area. 900sf. $1100/mo. ©734-604-2651. ANN ARBOR, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, C/A, 2 car garage, finished basement, fenced back yard. 734-323-7919 ★ LAKEFRONT* 3 bdrm, 2-car, $950 mo. to mo. No pets. 734-649-2396. www.geocities.com/ hilandlakehouse Old Westside Charm - 1200' 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Wood ffoors. Air Fresh Paint, Fenced Yard. Eberwhite Schools. $1600/ mo. (734)564-0177 Remodeled Homes for Rent - 3-4 bedrooms. Available Feb. 10. Call Lisa or Bobby: 734- 721-9954 or 734-752-1079. RENT TO OWN Many homes available. HomeBuyersHotSpot.i Or call 800-990-880 com 8806 SALINE-3bdrm, 2bath, 2 car, fireplace, Berber, hardwood, rent or own. $1400/ mo or $205K. 734-624-8679 SALINE - 3 bdrm, 1 bath, very nice, C/A, partially finished basement, $1200. No smoke. 734-834-2885. SALINE - Charming 2-3 bdrm restored homes. Peaceful, private, country setting. $1200/mo. © 248-399-6915 Saline 3 bdrm, finished basement, CA, new carpet, 2V? car. No smoke/pets. $1200 ★ utilities. RENTED Superior Twp - New executive home, conveniently located, many upgrades. Flex lease. 3 bdrm, 2’/? bath. Includes all appliances,cul-desac. $2000. 734-306-7176. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard w/patio, laundry. Near downtown Milan. $1100 + utilities 8 deposit. 734-417-8317. Ypsi, rent w/option to buy. Brand new 4 bdrm, 2'/? bath, colonial, fireplace, 2 car garage. © 734-368-2594 ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED YPSI 3 8 4 bdrm homes, basement, garage, totally remodeled. Must seell $1075- $1375/mo. 734-216-3302, Pinckney Home for Outdoor Lovers 3 bdrm, 3 bath, all appliances included., pets ok, fireplace, Mountain bike trails, Chain of Lakes access. $1100. 734-578-6643 Suburban Areas, Country Homes Rental CANTON - 4 bdrm, 2’/? bath. Stove, refrigerator, carpet 8 blinds. Year lease. $1200. 734-455-0391 Large, updated 3bdrm, 2bath home in downtown Belleville Small pets OK! $1500/mo., 2 mo. lease! Call:734-439-7127 Pinckney- 2 bdrm, Patterson Lake, garage $800. Chelseawalk- out basement $450. 734-475-9795/734-846-6369 3bdrm, 2 full bath newer country home. Master w/ walk-in closet 8 jacuzzi tub. Fireplace, washer/dryer, all appliances, 2car, full basement. © 734-845-6114 2 bdrm country home. Newly painted, hardwood floors, basement w/laundry, Milan schools. $700. 734-216-3324. Lake Property and Recreational. Rental ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Brighton 3-bdrm lakehome, $1,700 plus deposit. (313) 295-3795. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Half Moon Lakefront 3 bdrm, 2 bath, walk-out, dock, laundry, hardwood. $1050. 734-678-3061. PINCKNEY-Portage Lake, canal, 2 bdrm, appliances, laundry, new floors. $850. 734-652-4610. 734-654-6593. Vacation Spots, Time Share and Cottages - Rent Inverness, Florida Luxury vacation homes Private pool 8 free golf www.valkusa.com Call: 1-888-649-3941 Oceanfront Condo-1 hr from Disney, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, balcony, great beach. By mo or wk from $650. 734-426-9300 STEELHEAD FISHING White River. More info: rentalbug.com. Two rivers getaway. 231-744-7801. Timeshare for sale: Sheraton's Vistana Resort - Orlando. 2 bdrm, sleeps 8. $5900/ best. Call 734-260-0725 * * * * * * * * * * * * Villa in Cancun, Apr-29 to May 6,2006. Sleeps 6. $1600.517-424-4197. I Wanted To Rent ATTN! Family with very well behaved dog seeks house to rent in Dicken School area, Ann Arbor. 734-644-4779 Father and Son will work or pay for '06 HUNTING LEASE and hopefully long term arrangement. Please call (734)834-7786 Thank You III "Handyman's Special" house, country setting, or old farm house. Possibly to buy. 734-485-5366. YPSI - 890 Nash St., 4 Bdrm, hardwood floors. Lease w / option to buy. Section 8 OK. Pager: 248-407-5140. YPSI - Ainsworth Circle. 3 bdrm, full basement, AC, garage. $1,000/mo+utilities+ security. 734-467-1333. Ypsilanti, 3bdrm Fenced backyard, $875/mo. 734-944-7101; 313-999-4359 LOST - Diamonds, 3yr old large female grey tabby, white muzzle, orange tail tip, affectionate. Miller/Wines area. ©734-996-8182 ■ Cemetery Lots and Monuments Bronze niche located inside Washtenong Memorial Park 8 Mausoleum. $2,000. Call Faith @734-635-6129 Washtenong Memorial Park, 3 spaces. Garden, Section E, Valued at $1950 each, sell for $1400 each. 517-423-1372 I Adoptions ADOPT; A loving married couple wishes to give your newborn a lifetime of happiness, love 8 security. Expenses paid. Please call Lorraine 8 Allan @ 1-877-323-4489 I Tickets Order Tickets Online 0 3 1 3 -T IC K E T S ® 313tickets.com Part Time Employment Accounting Clerk-Temp, 25+hrs/wk in Wixom. Japanese language skills helpful. Email to; linguasci@aol.com Administrative Assistant, P/T Detail oriented, reliable selfstarter with excellent communication skills 8 computer experience needed for consulting company. Resumes to ju!ie2461 @hotmail.com or fax 734-668-7028 YPSILANTI 4 year old home. 3 bed/ 2 bath w/garage 8 basement. Could be 0 down. $1300/mo 734-521-0198 YPSI TWP, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard. Good Neighborhood! Sec8ok. $1050/Mo. 734-717-8175 Residential Livingston Rental Ann Arbor, Furnished 3 bdrm ranch, central location. Shortterm OK. $1200+ utilities. 734-996-4551, 657-5825 ANN ARBOR, furnished, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $1150 ★ utilities. Short term lease avail. 734-662-5652. Miscellaneous Services Writing 8 Editing Services. Quality, experience. Call Amy 810-231-6885 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. Ann Arbor, Old W. Side. 3bdrm, new kitchen/bath, washer/dryer, new furnace, low utilities $1350. 662-0736. Ann Arbor-1384 Harpst. Nice 3 bdrm house, new kitchen 8 bath, immediate occupany avail. $1175/month + utilities. RENTED. Ann Arbor - 2 bdrm, wide driveway, big yard, washer/ dryer, new carpet. 3211 McComb. $875. 891-4167, HAMBURG - Rent or option to buy. 37? bdrm, 2 bath home w / Huron River/Chain of Lakes access. $900/mo. ©734-878-6759. HAMBURG/PiNCKNEY AREA Duplexes. 2 8 3 bdrms. $590- $690 + utilities. Lake access. No dogs. 734-662-8669. HAMBURG TWP-3 bdrm. like new w/lake access, Brighton schools. $1300 © 645-3643 Pinckney - Cute 2 bdrm ranch, appliances included, fenced yard, pets welcome. $875/mo.. Call 517-719-5857 PINCKNEY AREA - 1300sf Ranch, 2 bdrm, 1V? bath, full basement, all appliances, includes maintenance. $1200/ mo. 810-231-2778 PINCKNEY Chain of Lakes, 1500 sq', 4 bdrm, 17? bath, heated garage. All appliances. $1250. 517-655-5054. Associate Rep College Students HS Seniors/Grads & others $14.50 base-appt, flexible hours, sales/service, 18+, conditions apply, 994-3804 Mailing B Data Entry Mail 8 label postcards. Horrie computer needed. 5-10 hrs/ wk. More computer work 8 responsibilities possible. Fax resume/cover: 734-527-5905 Marketing Part-time 20-24 hours a week Mon-Fri (flexible weekdays) $9.00/ hr. plus mileage. Great job for a homemaker. Someone to be on the road making calls in the Livingston and Washtenaw County areas. Must be professional in appearance, energetic, and very outgoing. Fax resume to: (734) 930-2829 Attn: Lesa PRODUCT REP ★ ★ Great p a y * * See ad in 5420 Child Care Employment ANN ARBOR - FT Nanny for 1 yr twins starting 4/06. CPR, resume, references, transportation a must. Send resume to: baby02nanny@ yahoo.com Assistant Teacher Needed, experienced with children aged 2^-11. Call 734-747-7422 or email: info@golikethewind.com CAREGIVERS, Infant/Toddler 3 Ann Arbor Locations FT/PT. Experience preferred Please call 734-663-8081 or 761-8070. Fax: 747-9199 anniesa2mi@msn.com CAREGIVERS, P/T (2) Pinckney Daycare (Center now hiring for Infant, Toddler 8 Pre-School rooms. Must be dependable, responsible 8 loving. Call 734-878-0457 Daycare Assistant - FT or PT, infant, toddler 8 knidergarten teacher. Experience preferred. Reply to: itsasmaliworlddaycare@ comcast.net or 734-714-3040 F/T NANNY NEEDED - Live In or out. Mon-Fri for 2 boys. Must have references 8 experience. 734-731-1826 NANNIES Experienced nannies needed. Competitive salaries, full and part time positions. No-cost service for nannies. Kim: 668-6882 P/T Nanny needed Tues/Thur for 2 sons 8 mos 8 3 yrs old. Experience 8 references required. 734-975-1591. 5 1 8 0 Domestic Employment Wanted CAREGIVER for 85 yr old ger\tleman. 2 midnight shifts on wknd 8 day shift when needed. $9.00/hr. Send resume to; claude_c_84@yahoo.com CAREGIVER PART-TIME ADULT FOSTER CARE. 734-995-5766 (call 4 to 8pm) Direct Care for those w/special needs. 3 positions avail. 1 live-in. Call 734-547-1860 Food Services Employment Accepting Applications for Prompt, Courteous, Well Groomed Individuals. Apply in person between 2-5pm at any Ann Arbor area Wendy's (No phone calls please) BARTENDER Now hiring bartender w/experience. Must like sports 8 have a fun personal)^. Call 734-439-8860 Ask for Dino. Bread Production Worker Early Morning Shift Full time. 5 am-1pm w/ weekends required. Passion for baking essential. Basic math skills required. Great people, great benefits, free lunchl Please apply in person at: Zingerman's Human Resources 415 Detroit St, Ann Arbor or fax resume/letter of interest to 734-930-1942 Cooks, W aitstaff, Managers & Bartenders For expanding Sidetrack Great benefits including health insurance,starting pay Apply in person or send to: 56 E. Cross, Ypsilanti Sidetracklinda@aol.com COOKS Now hiring line-cook, culinary grad preferred. Will train others. 734-439-8889. Kitchen Manager Line Cooks Full Moon is now hiring experienced candidates. Apply after 5:00 p.m. at 207 S. Main, Ann Arbor. LIGHT PREP/CASHIER Downtown cafe looking to hire individual for Light Prep /Cashier. Hours are Mon-Fri. 8am-3:30pm. Great work environment 8 meal compensation. Please email resume to amystuk@yahoo.com. RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. MANAGEMENT TEAM IceScapes, Water Ice 8 Ice Cream seeks positive, active, energetic, problem-solving P/T Team Leaders. Will Train. Day/Eve Shifts.Email resume to tceScapes@comcast.net PREP PERSON, P/T Days In fun coffee shop. Call Mon- Sat, 734-761-3696 after 2pm CNfcS Seafood Manager Busch's is seeking Seafood Manager candidates for our Ann Arbor area locations. Our Seafood Managers ensure that our high service and exceptional quality standards are met at all times. They are responsible for total department operations including, ordering, inventory, merchandising, supervision and training of team members, upholding strict food safety standards, and providing excellent guest service at all times. Extensive knowledge of various seafood products and preparation methods, a friendly and professional personality, and good computer skills are a must. Food safety certification is preferred. Busch's is a growing company that offers competitive compensation and benefits, and great career opportunities for motivated individuals. Apply at www.buschs.com or email resumes to jobs@buschs.com, mail to Busch's/HR 565 E. Michigan Ave. Saline, Ml 48176 For more information, visit our website or call 734-214-8322. Access - Evaluation & Admission Specialist Masters in psychology. Michigan LLP. Must have at least one year experience with mentally ill or dually diagnosed evaluation and treatment. Ml drivers license required. Excellent employer paid benefits. Fax cover letter and resume: HR, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 or Mail to: PO Box 726 Monroe. Ml 48161-0726 by Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. Assistant - For First Choice Chiropractic of Ann Arbor. Will train a bright, energetic, detail-oriented and self motivated good communicator. $10/hrto start + benefits. Apply in person. 4748 Washtenaw. Ann Arbor or fax resume to: 734-434-6410. COMPANION CAREGIVERS Dependable staff needed FT, PT. or live-in. Tom, 662-3780 D C A -CW O Workshop Assist and support special population adults in the workshop or in the community. Day shifts, M-F, We will train. $8.00 hr and good benefits. Call 734-458-8140 or Fax 734-458-8195 to Recruiter. Direct Care Assistant Assist and support services for special population adults in their home and in the community. $8.50 hr and good benefits. Call: S. Lyon 734-662-4685, 734-663-5637. DENTAL ASSISTANT Experienced, CDA/RDA preferred for great Ann Arbor office. Mon-Thurs. w/some Fridays. Call 734-761-2144 DENTAL ASSISTANT CDA, RDA preferred. Ann Arbor gerieral practice, computer 8 lab skills. 20-25 hrs/ wk. Call 734-973-0000 Dental Assistant/ Receptionist Part or full tirne, experienced preferred for small office in Saline. Send resume to; Peartree Dental, 132 S. Industrial Dr., Saline, Ml 48176 DENTAL HYGIENIST Wanted for busy Ann Arbor Dental office. 30+ hours per week. Must be energetic 8 a team player. Some evenings 8 weekends required. Experienced applicants please call Jan 734-930-4022 Restaurant Manager Popular Chelsea Restaurant Seeking experienced professional Dining Room Supervisor. Benefits include: Five day work week/paid vacations, 401(k)/Hea!th 8 Dental Options. Apply within or fax resume Attn. Chef Craig 734-475-0681 The Common Grill 112 S. Main Chelsea Dental Receptionist Full time, experience preferred. © 734-975-0100 Dentists New Toledo Area Offices Dr. Bates 716-622-1563 drbates@allcaredent.com Visit www.allcaredent.com Direct Care Assistant Support special population adults in a country home. $7.80 hr and good benefits. Call: 734-753-4805 Waltz. ^ S e l e c t ^ Speciaky’liosf^t: A young innovative heaithcare provider, dedicated to excellence, devoted to a mission of quality care. Select Specially Hospital - Ann Arbor is part of a national network of acute care lacllities with specialized treatments and innovative solutions lor patients. C lin ic a l L ia is o n RN This position is a Full-Time, Administrative role. Must have a valid RN license, BSN preferred. Must be organized, able to work independently and able to represent our hospital in an enthusiastic and positive professional manner. Responsible for assessments, evaluation of clinical status of patients referrals; serves as an educational resource for healthcare professionals. Also responsible for territorial relationship building; familiarity in marketing techniques beneficial. Local travel is involved; must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, insurance and transportation. 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 P.O. Box 1187 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 Fax (734) 712-0505 cbaker@selectmedicalcorp.com C?199200 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 C5 I n d i v i d u a l I’assion. B re a k th ro u g h Technology. A m a z i n g luccess. D o y o u h ave a p a s s io n fo r C r itic a l C a re J o in u s f o r o u r C r i t ic a l C a r e & E D E x p o ! The d a y w ill in c lu d e brunch, one h o u r o f co n tin u in g ed u ca tion , and unit to u rs o f the ICUs, Em e rg en c y Department and S u rv iv a l Flight. S a t u r d a y , F e b r u a r y 11, 2 0 0 6 1 0 :3 0 a m - 2 p m U n i v e r s i t y o f M i c h ig a n H o s p i t a l M C H C A u d i t o r iu m R S V P : N u rse R ecruitment by F eb ru ary 9, 2006 1 - 8 7 7 - N U R S E U M H S N u rseR e c ru it_UM H S@ m e d .um ich .e d u The University of Michigan Health System's Educationai Services for Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 1.2 Contact hours for nursing will be provided fo r this activity. T h e D if fe re n ce Is Y o u . University of Michigan Health System UMHS is a Non Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. Direct Care Assistant Enjoy your work. Support special population adults. We will train. $7.50/hr and good benefits. Call 734-699- 3808 or 734-699-6543 Belleville. Direct Care Behavioral Specialist/ Residential Program Manager Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation, seeks a career-minded individual to manage one of our facilities in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area serving clients who present moderate to severe behaviors. Responsibilities include facility, staff and program management, external team communication and handson work with the clients with emphasis on behavioral programming to promote appropriate behaviors. The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree specializing in behavior management, prior supervisory experience, and computer knowledge. Previous experience with traumatic brain injury a plus. Rainbow offers a creative and autonomous work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits. For consideration, send resume and salary history to: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., Human Resources- RPMAA. P.O. Box 970230, Ypsilanti Ml 48197-0804. FAX: (734) 482-0794 E-mail us at humres@rainbowrehab.com or visit our web site www.rainbowrehab.com EOE Drug-free workplace. DIRECT CARE STAFF To provide services to developmentally disabled adults in apartment setting in Dexter. Preferred WCHO trained, but will train right candidate. Contact Tiffany at 734-424- 2779 or 734-424-3414 between 7 am-3pm. FRONT DESK, Experienced, P/T for Internal Medicine. Ann Arbor office. Please fax resume: 734-973-4810 FRONT DESK DENTAL COORDINATOR F/T. Must have dental experience. Great hrs w/an excellent wage. Please call; 734- 971-9000; Fax 734-975-6647. HOME HELPERS Non-Medical Home Care CAREGIVERS health, dental, vision benefits companion/personal care fax resume or letter of intent (734) 424-9598 MA& SECRETARY, F/T for Ypsilanti Clinic Send resume to 2305 Adare Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Medical Biller,Experienced Send resume with handwritten cover to: PO Box 981127, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 HELPING HAND NURSING SERVICE Serving Michigan since 1973, announces the opening of a new office in Ann Arbor We are a rapidly growing home health agency. Seeking dynamic self-starters for the following positions: • LPNs/RNs (part/full time) a Home Health Aides (part time) •CNAc •PT/PTA/OT/COTA •MSW/SLP (part time) We offer health/life Insurance, competitive wages, and mileage reimbursement. Please call 734-222-4037 800-304-0254 Medical Billing & Coding trainees needed for training program which features internships 8 job placement assistance. Program starts Mar. 6. Call 1-866-399-3725 INSERVICE DIRECTOR • • • Full time management position for qualified RN/BSN in skilled nursing facility. Current Michigan RN License required. Experience preferred. We offer competitive wages and full package. BORTZ HEALTHCARE OF YPSILANTI 28 S. Prospect Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Phone: 734-483-2220 LPN TIRED OF BEDPANS, LIFTING & CALL LIGHTS? Use your skills instead to provide acute/chronic ambulatory care. We are currently seeking an LPN to compliment our medical team at Washtenaw County Sheriff Department. Contingent opening with possible fulltime opportunity. We offer competitive salary with shift diff 8 401(k). Interested applicants please email resume: jobs@securecareheaith.com or fax to 734-975-8493. EOE MEDICAL ASSISTANTS Busy Ann Arbor medical services firm seeking experienced medical assistants to visit physician offices and collect data from patient records. Successful candidates will be trained in abstracting medical data from patient records and wilt utilize an advanced data collection system. Must have experience with patient charts. Full time preferred, part-time possible. This is an excellent opportunity to use your customer service and data collection skills. Competitive wages with benefit package. Send resume to service@unival-med.com Attn; Human Resources or fax to 800-382-8611. Medical Office Biiler Established Internal Medical practice is seeking a F/T individual to fill an open position in our Ann Arbor location. Individual must have strong billing background, experience using Misys practice management system preferred, with a min. of 2 yrs. medical office billing experience. Individual must also be proficient in ICD-9, CPT coding, and payment posting. Benefit package offered. Interested candidates should fax'their cover letter and resume to 734-623-8590 Attn. Administrative Assistant or email droberts@piim.org. Medical Office Biller A busy specialist office in Washtenaw County is seeking an experienced biller to assist with all facets of medical billing and collections. Past experience in medical insurance billing; medical terminology; ICD9 and CPT4 coding and Windows-based computers is required as well as good organizational skills. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefit package and the opportunity to work with a great team. Please send resume to: Box M 63, P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD on-line, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads/ or email us; newads@ annarbornews.com C N J Nurse Practitioner- Home Care-Adult, Pediatric or Family Full time or part time positions with excellent UM benefit package. Duties include interfacing with the hospital/ clinic/ED to Identify at-nsk patients In real time and bridge patients to home care settings. Within the NP's scope of practice, exercises independent judgment and makes home visits to provide diagnostic and treatment options, including physical exams, medication management, symptom treatment, mental health screenings, and assessment of safety and ability to perform activities of daily living. Participates in the program start-up, development and evaluation as well as shared on call responsibilities. Minimum of one year of nurse practitioner experience and current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan. Qualified candidates should submit resume to University of Michigan Visiting Nurses via fax toll free at (866) 552-9917 C N J C N s5 ELITE CARE Nurses up to $30/hr. Direct Care Workers up to $12/hr. Must have dependalDle transportation. 734-222-9242 between 9-4. Nurse Practitioner The University of Toledo (Job # 2714): The University of Toledo is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Nurse Practitioner at the Student Medical Center. The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality, cost-effective medical care for students, faculty, and staff on our campus in an ambulatory heath care setting. Primary duties include initial evaluation and assessment of the patient's health care needs and concerns, responsibility for supporting continuity of care, making appropriate referrals and encouraging health maintenance and preventive care. A successful candidate must hold a current licensure as a registered nurse and a current Certificate of Authority through the State of Ohio board of Nursing along with a current certificate to prescribe. A Master's degree is preferred. Other requirements include national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, 3-5 years of previous experience as a professional nurse, BLS with ACLS preferred along with previous experience in urgent or primary health care delivery. This 9 month a year position works August - May. To apply, submit a cover letter (include position title and job #), a resume, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references to: The University of Toledo, Human Resources Dept Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390 Fax (419) 530-1490; or email recruit@utoledo.edu Use only one method of application. Resumes must be received by Friday, February 17, 2006. The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant Position immediately available for new state-of-the-art Emergency Department Cardiac and general Observation Unit expansion. Full time and part time hours available 8 am-4 pm, and 4 pm to midnight. Full benefits for FT positions. Energized, flexible, team oriented individuals desired. Contact; M.Woodrich (810) 606-6137 fax (810) 606-5906 or email to; mwoodric@genesys.org. i £ 31 OFFICE CLERK For medical office. Experienced. Please send handwritten resume to: PO Box 981127, Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Physical Therapist/PTA Busy orthopedic out-patient clinic In Dexter, FT/PT, benefits. Call Bill 248-866-4364. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ NURSE Unival, a medical services firm in Ann Arbor, is seeking a Nurse to review medical records, as well as work with a national group of field nurses to coordinate training/ testing throughout the US. Experience with HEDIS a plus, as well as knowledge of NCQA and JCAHO standards. Prior medical record review experience helpful. Strong people and phone skills necessary. High comfort level with the Internet and Microsoft Office programs. Please email cover letter and resume, with salary history, to service@unival-med.com attn: HR Manager, or fax to (800) 382-8611 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Nursing Practice Management Coordinator/ Discharge Planning RNs The University of Michigan Health System, one of the most advanced academic and healthcare organizations, is seeking Practice Management Coordinators/Discharge Planning RNs to serve on a contingent and weekend basis. Contingent candidates are needed to work Monday - Friday, two to five days per week to cover regular staff during absences and/or periods of high volume census. Regular weekend candidates are needed to work Friday through Sunday and these regularly scheduled positions include benefits. A BSN degree is required, as well as current RN license in the State of Michigan. The qualified candidate will have five years of nursing experience, three of which include case management experience. RNs must also have two years of experience as a planner or home nee. Solid com- Is and superior communication and analytical skills are desirable. Familiarity with DRGs, utilization management and complex care coordination/care facilitation are a plus. To learn more about this position please contact: Priscilla Mazurek, Phone: 734-615- 8159; Fax: 734-936-9698; E-mail: prismazu@med.umich.edu A Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. University of Michigan Health System Professional Nursing RN/LPN. 12hrshifts. No wknds. MDS Coordinator. RN License required. CENAs all shifts. 734-761-3800. Fax: 734-761-3802. Ask for Judi or Laura. 0%DOWN. IT’S TRUE. S p e c ia l fin a n c e p a ck a g e fea tur e s;* * 1) $ 1 ,2 0 0 m o v e s y o u in 2 ) 5.375% in t e r e s t , 5 -y e a r fix ed 3) Monthly p a ym en t a s low a s $ 8 0 0 D E X T E R I 2 F r o m t h e $ 1 7 0 s Thorton Fanns • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 Sq.ft. • Community clubhouse and pool • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 • Close to Ann Arbor 866-357-0243 South side o f Jackson Rd, west o f Parker Rd (exit 167 o ff 1-94) From the $ 1 6 0 s The Woodlands of Chatterton VHIoge • Attached Townhomes • 1,331-1,556 Sq.ft. • Community clubhouse and pool • Easy access to 1-275 • 3 decorated models to tour 8 6 6 -3 3 7 -0 2 3 7 Back Rd, south o f Geddas Rd Irom th0 $ 1 4 0 8 Red Cedar Crossing • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 Sq.ft. • Fowlerville Schools • 3 decorated models to tour 86 6-3 8 7 -0 2 4 2 Van Buren Rd, west o f Fowlerville Rd (exit 129 off 1-96) M A R Y L A N D i 4 From th$ $ 2 6 4 6 Autumn Woods • Single Family Homes • 2,050-2,800 Sq.ft. • Community sidewalks and wooded sites • Hartland Schools 866-36 7-0 244 i r k 6 y a p p o in tm e n t o n ly k k Highland Rd (M-S9), west o f US-23 taxit67) From the mU) i^bos • Now Open The Woods of Forest Ridge • Single Family Homes • 2,384-3,206 Sq.ft. • Howell Schools • Close to shopping, dining and expressways 8 6 0-76 9-2 898 West side o f Latson Rd, south ofM-B9 (exit 141 o ff 1-96) P U R C H A S E NOW A N D GET f $ 5 ,0 0 0 TO $ 2 5 , 0 0 0 > TOWARDS ANY (O R ALL.) OF THE FO L LOW IN G :* • P u rc h a s e p r ic e C to s in g c o s ts F u ll a p p fia n c e p a c k a g e *Home must sell and close by 3/30/06. Restrictions apply. See sales manager for details. *^*This IS not a commitment to lend. Based on $158,000 sales price. Monthly payment is based on a first mortgage for 80% of the price on a 5-year fixed rate mortgage at 5.375% (APR 5.563%) with interest only payments, and a second mortgage for 20% of the price on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage (with a 15-year balloon) at 8.625%, (APR 8.687%). Interest rates can vary based on credit score, down payment, and qualifying ratios and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Payment does not include monthly escrow for property taxes and homeowner's Insurance. Cash required to close is based on utilizing part of the monthly incentive to pay closing costs and pre-paid Items. Model or Showcase homes may require additional funds to close based on property tax pro-rations at closing. Mulit-family units may be excluded or require additional funds to close. See your CTX Loan Officer for details. From the $ 1 5 0 s The Enclave at Meadowbrook • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,705 Sq.ft. • Community sidewalks and tot lot • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 86 6-2 3 1 -1 3 2 8 Arkona Rd between Platt and Carpenter lexit 27 o ff US-231 From the $ 1 8 0 s Meadowbrook • Single Family Homes • 1,385-2,384 Sq. ft. • Community sidewalks and tot lot • Easy access to US-23 and 1-94 • Milan Schools • Decorated model to tour 8 6 6 4 8 7 -0 2 4 0 Arkona Rd between Platt and Carpenter (exit 27 off US-23) P I T T S F I E L D T W P . I a From the $ 1 7 0 6 Blue Heron Pointe • Attached Townhomes • 1,418-1,450 Sq.ft. • Access to US-12 • Ann Arbor school district 8 6 6-38 7-0 191 South o f Michigan Ave (US-12), east side o f Platt ftd (exit 34 o ff US-23) S U P E R IO R T W P . I 4 From the $ 2 0 0 s Bmokside • Single Family Homes • 1,615-2,384 Sq.ft. • Children's playground and sidewalks • Close to Ann Arbor and Canton • Newly decorated model to tour 868-38 7-0 241 Geddas Rd between Harris and Prospect From the $ 2 0S s Aspen Ridge Square • Single Family Homes • 1,619-2,380 Sq.ft. • Community pool house, pool and sidewalks • Access to US-23 and 1-94, close to Ann Arbor 8 6 8 -3 8 8 -6 1 0 3 Southeast corner o f Monger and Textile Rd texit34 o ff US-23 or la iA o ff 1-94) y P S I L A N T I I 1 1 From the $ 2 1 0 6 Aspen Ridge Village - Condominium Homes • 1,522-1,997 Sq.ft. • Community pool house, pool and sidewalks • Close to Ann Arbor and Canton • 2 decorated models to tour 8 8 6 -3 8 6 -6 1 6 4 Southeast corner o f Monger and Textile Rd lexit 34 o ff US-23 or 181A o ff 1-941 c e n te x h om e s .c o m /d e t r o it Sales office open; Monday 12 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday - Sunday 11 am to 6 pm Brokers a lways welcome. C6 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 DIRECTORY Arbor Woods New Model: 4207 Center Valley Carpenter Rd. between Packard and Ellsworth, (behind Target) From $229,900 734-477-9970 www.triangle-newhomes.com . Arbor Hills (Coming Soon!) Toii Brothers, Inc. Ford & Plymouth Roads, Superior Twp. From the upper SSOO’s 734-761-6363 www.toiibrothers.com Aspen Ridge Square Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textile. 1-94 exit 181 A. Ypsilanti. From the $200's. 866-637-0523 <► <► <► ❖ Aspen Ridge Viiiage - Duet Condominiums Centex Homes 6095 Schuss Crossing - SE corner of Monger & Textile. 1-94 exit 181 A. Ypsiianti. From the $200’s. 866-637-0524 Autumn Woods Condominiums ’ Sutton Deveiopment Co., LLC 8101 Autumn Woods Tr. - NE Corner of Ciark & Prospect in Superior Twp. From the $160’s. 734-482-9000 www.autumnwoodscondos.com Baimorai Park Condominiums Wineman & Komer Waik to Briarwood Mall Main Street North of Eisenhower From $240’s 734-913-8661 Balmoraiparkcondos.com Bellemeade Hometowne Building Company Augusta Twp. From $249,900 734- 461-9608 www.hometownebuiliding.com Blue Heron Pointe Townhomes Centex Homes 6240 Trumpeter Lane - East side of Piatt, S. of Michigan Ave. (US-23 exit 34) Pittsfield Twp., Ypsilanti. From the $170’s 866-637-0525 Bonner Hills Villas and Estates Bonner Hills Building 25 mi. S.W. of Ann Arbor @ Rogers Hwy. and M-50, Tecumseh. Condo’s from the $170’s - Houses from the $250’s. (517) 42-HILLS (424-4557) www.bonnerhills.com Brookside Centex Homes 8702 Barrington Dr. - S. side of Geddes, btwn Prospect & Harris, Superior Twp. From the $200’s 866-637-3741 Carriage Trace Hometowne Building Company 1008 Carriage Trace Blvd. On 11 Mile, E. of Pontiac Trail, South Lyon From $279,900. 248-446-1439 www.hometownebuilding.com ffiEGORY Patterson Lake pmaK/NtEY e w J t i o m e Brighton \ VISIT THESE COMMUHITIES ONLINE AT WWW.MLIVE.COM/REALESTATE w N f OODHAVBV 1 We FLAT N KOCK VnHnm <> * 1 w. tkrw Rtw Or. o ❖ Castieton Farms Campbell/Eddings Bldg., Co. N. Territorial & Dexter-Townhall From $289,900. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Celtic Farms Michigan Home Builders On Inkster Rd. N of Huron River, S. of Van Horn, in Flatrock From $229,900. 586-726-6700. www.mihomebuilders.com Centennial Farms Johnson Building Croup Off Textile, between Lohr & State Mid $300’s. 734-429-9550 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com Chelsea Fairways - R. Cook Properties 691 Park Lane, Chelsea From the Upper $200’s. 734-475-3800 www.rGookproperties.corh Chelsea Springs - R. Cook Properties 1420 Duncan Drive, Chelsea. Ranch Condos from the $130's 734-475-2870 www.rcookproperties.com . Cherry Hill Gardens Cherry Hill/Denton Group SE corner of Cherry Hill & Denton Rds., Canton From the low $200's. 734-844-7824 www.cherryhillgardens.cdm: Cloverty Village Michigan Home Builders 3069 Cleverly, corner of Stone School & Ellsworth, Ann Arbor From $164,900. 734-971-3800 www.mihomebuilders.com Courtyards of Dundee - R. Cook Properties 601 Powell Drive, Dundee Townhomes from $99,000 734-529-7970 www.rcookproperties.com Dexter Crossing Peters Building Co. Village of Dexter-Dexter A2 Rd. to Carrington $220,900-$310,000. 734-429-2440 www.p0tersbuitding,com DIuble Meadows Peters Building Co. Corner of Waters & Strietet Road Lodi Twp,, Ann Arbor address. From the $280’s. 734-429-2440 www.petefsbuitding.com : Dundee Ridge - R. Cook . Properties 198 Cartbon Run, Dundee From the $150’s 734-529-7722 WWW. rcookp roperties Fieldstone Viiiage Condominiums Sutton Development Co., LLC Just W. of M-52 and Old US-12, Chelsea $150’s - $190’s. 734-475-2600 www.fieldstonevillagecondos.com Fox Fire Guenther Building Company Off Dhu Varren Rd, between Nixon & Pontiac Tr. Low $300’s 734-213- 6286 www.guentherhomes.com Harvest Ridge Guenther Building Company On US12 in the Village of Clinton across from the High School From the $160’s. 517-456-8681 www.guentherhomes.com Harwood Farms Peters Building Co. E. Michigan Ave. - East of State St. Between Warner & Platt Rd. Saline. From $237,000 734-429- 2440 www.petersbuilding.com Hidden Lake Beck Development Community 1 mile East of US-23, Silver Lake Rd. (Exit 55) 3 miles South of 1-96 From the upper $400’s to over $1 million. 248-446-3541 www.hiddenlakeonline.com Highpointe Villas at Stonebridge Signature Communities E. off Maple Rd. btwn Ellsworth & Textile Rd., Ann Arbor From the $340's 734-944-5757 www.signaturecommunities.info Hometown Village of Marion Delcor Homes Off D-19 - just South of 1-96 From the low 200’s to high $300 517-540-1300 www.thebuilderofdreams.com Huntington Woods Bayberry-Construction , Monroe-Maoon Rd. and Saline River, Saline From the $320's. 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Kirkway of Scio Curtis-A&M Scio Building 6501 Wistera Trace, Scio Township S. of Jackson Rd, off Staebler, Ann Arbor. From $259,900. 734-995-5500 www.amcustombuilthomes.com www.curtisbuildin^.com Legacy Heights Bayberry Construction 2181 Windmill Way, Saline. Off Maple, just S. of Textile.From the $330,000’s 734-316-2094 www.harris-homes.com Liberty Heights Peters Building Co. 1 block E. of Stadium on Liberty in Ann Arbor. $315,000-$398,000 734-429-2440 www.petersbuilding.com Maple Cove & The Enclave Summitt Development M-14 to Maple Rd, 1/2 mile S. on West side, Ann Arbor From the $270’s. 734-260-9210. www.summittmichigan.com Meadowbrook Centex Homes 1282 North St. - Arkona Rd, btwn Platt & Carpenter. Milan (US-23 exit 27) From the $180’s 866-637-3771 <i^ Meadowind, Qrayhawk Marhofer/Campbell Building Co. Dexter-Pinckney Rd., South of M36. From $200’s. 734-426-9897 www.mc-realestate.com Middlebrook Meadows Guenther Building Company Sutton, E.-of M-S2, W of Occidental on N side, North Adrian, S of . Clinton From the $160's. 517-266-8130 - www.guentherhomes.com # Inverness Woods Guenther Building Co. Next to Inverness Golf on North Territorial. From the $280's 734-433-1775 www.guenthefhomes.oom j'. Mystic Ridge Ann Arbor Builders, Inc. S. side of Strawberry Lake Rd. btw. :. Mast & Men'ill. Hamburg Township Homes from the $270’s; Condos -- from the $240’s. (734) 449-4625 www.mystioridge.com 4ft i'p , North Meadows Guenther Building Company N. of North Territorial, E, of Mast From the mid $300’s, 734-424-0641 Irish Hills Hometowne Building Company Hartland. From $234,900 810-629-2264 www.hometownebuilding.oom www.guentheitiomas.com Northpointe Hometowne Building Company 3634 Northpointe Blvd. Melvindale, Ml 48122 Starting at $114,900 ,, 313-381-7900 www.hometownebuilding.com Parklane Hometowne Building Company 23067 Fairlane Blvd, Woodhaven, Ml 48122 Starting at $122,900 734-675-7550 www.hometownebuilding.com Rivergrove Village Condominiums Rivergrove Townhomes LLC Bridge & Grove Rds. Ypsilanti From $159,900. 734-485-0550 www.brgcustomhomes.com River Ridge - R. Cook Properties 539 Ridge Point Dr., Dundee Homes from the $250’s & Condos from the $160’s 734-529-8686 www.rcookproperties.com Rosewood Village Rock Construction S. of Michigan on E. side of Platt Ann Arbor Schools From the $170’s 866-338-ROOK www.rockhomes.com Saline Estates Toll Brothers, Inc. 963 Northern Dancer (off Moon Rd. 3/4 mi. S. of Michigan Ave), Saline From the upper $400’s 734-944-5252 www.tcjllbrothers.com Saline Valley Farms Signature Communities S, off Milkey Rd., 3/4 mile W. of Saline-Miian Rd., Saline From the $390's. 734-424-15Q0 www.signaturecommunities.info Sandhill Estates Bayberry Construction 11205 Sandhill Dr., Grass Lake From the $212's. 517-522-6340 www.harris-homes.com Stoneyflaid Meadows of Dexter Marhofer/Campbell Building Island Lk Rd, W out of Dexter just past Wylie on the S. Side of Island Lk. From $289,900.734-426-9897 www.mc-fealestate.com Summerfteld Glen Condos Norfolk Homes Liberty between Maple & Wapar,: Ann Arbor. From the $170’s 734-987-9540 www.norfolk-homes.com The Enclave at Meadowbrook Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 1289 Meadowbrook Dr. - Arkona Rd, btwn Piatt & Carpenter, Milan (US-23 exit 27) 7 From the $150's 866-637-3770 The Gallery at the Polo fields BRG Custom Homes 888 Eagle Ave,, Ann Arbor From the $500’s. 734-669-2959 www.brgcustomhomes.com P . The Manors at Cobblestone Ridge Michigari Home Builders 13490 Christina Lane, Van Buren Twp. t-94 to exit 187, go South on Rawsonville, then 1 mi, E on Huron River Dr. Condos from the mid $180's 734-699-2700 www.mihomebuilders.com The Pines Johnson Building Group 4111 Timber Ridge Dr, Ann Arbor From the mid $500’s. (734) 996-9456 www.johnsonbuildinggroup.com The Timbers Summitt Development 1/2 mile S. of Huron River Dr. on Ellwell. Van Buren Twp. From the $240’s. 734-697-5977. www.summittmichigan.com The Village of Hickory Pointe Rock Construction South of Michigan Ave. between Munger & Crane. Ann Arbor Schools. From the $260’s 866-553- ROCK www.rockhQmes.com The Woodlands of Chatterton Village Townhomes by Centex Homes 47515 Ormskirk - SW corner of Beck & Geddes, Canton From the $160’s 866-637-3753 Thornton Farms Fox & Jacobs Homes by Centex 8123 Cypress Circle - S. side of Jackson Rd., w. of Parker, Dexter (t-94 exit 167) From the $170’s 866-637-3772 Torwood Timbertine Building & Design, Inc. Michigan Ave. & Austin Rd., Saline From the $350’s. 734-944-2526 sites/mtive.oom/limberllne Warrior Cove Of Grass Lake Marhofer/Campbell Michigan Ave to Norvell -South Grass Lake. From $149,900 734-323-0111 www.mc-realestate.com Wellesley Gardens Wellesley Building Company Located on North side of Michigan Ave. Just west of US-23, Ann Arbor From the low $190's. 734-434-3333 www.wellesleygardens.com Westridge of Dexter Signature Communities Baker Rd. exit off 1-94, N to downtown Dexter. W. thru village past historic bridge, right to models. From the $220’s 734-424-1500 www.signaturecommunities.info West Towns Condominiums The Concannon Company & Corlina Communities Corner of Liberty & Maple, Ann Arbor Studios, Luxury Flats & Townhomes Presales from the $250’s 734-994-5599 www.westtownecondos.com 4 ^ Woodland Ridge Hometowne Building Company ^ 5081 White Tail Gt, Commerce Twp. From $259,900.248-684-1335 www.hometownebuilding.com York Meadows - R. Cook Properties 9050 Carter Dr., Saline From the $340’s, 734-944-2300 www.rcookproperties.com y^Trovvbrldge Homes of Andover Trowbridge Companies 50912 Richard Dr., comer of N. Territorial & Napier, Plymouth Twp. ,, From Mid $300's 734-459-4258 www.trowbridge-companies.com Uptown Vlltege Delcor Homes - " Corner of Carpenter & Arkona (Exit 27). Starting from Iw $200’s to high $300's. 734-439-8700 " www.thebuiiderofdreams.com Walnut Ridge Toll Brothers Inc, -i ' 2578 Timber Hill Dr. Maple Rd., 1/4 mi. N. of M-14, From the low $600’s (734) 769-6900 www.tolibrofhers.com feSSs 1 * : THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 C 7 Nursing RNs $27.00/HR. LPNs $23.00/HR Full & Part time, afternoon shift. BORTZ HEALTHCARE OFYPSILANTI 28 S. Prospect Ypsilanti, Ml 48198 Phone: 734-483-2220 Outpatient Therapist F/T w/excellent employer paid benefits. MSW with Michigan CSW. Experience in clinical assessment & short-term outpatient therapy with children, families, & adults. Apply to; HR Director Monroe Community' Mental Health Authority w/cover letter and resume by Fax: 734-243-0145 or mail to: P.O. Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 by Wednedsay, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. Physical Therapy Tech/ Receptionist A Physical Therapy Clinic in Ann Arbor is looking for a motivated and upbeat technician/ receptionist to teach exercises and perform misc. technician duties, along w/ daily office duties. We are willing to help with Personal Training Certification. Must be organized and have great customer service skills. Fax or send your resume & salary history to: Brandon Lorenz 2058 S. State Ste. 500 Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 734-913-0300 FAX: 734-913-0400 AA/EOE, M/F/D/V PHYSICAL THERAPIST Fulltime or Part T ime- Outpatient Team approach to care is what you'll experience at Chelsea Community Hospital. With our low turnover, peaceful wooded setting and state-of-the-art equipment in our Wellness Center, we can provide working conditions unrivaled by other facilities. Our Physical Therapists are highly respected; enjoy camaraderie with large experienced staff and competitive salaries along with excellent benefits. Candidates need to be licensed in the state of Michigan and be experienced in treating spinal disorders. Please send resume to: Department of Human Resources I Chelsea CommunitY Hospital I 775 South Main Street I Chelsea, Ml 48118-1399 I www.cch.org Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax; (734) 475-4041 A smoke free facility Equal Opportunity Employer rT * A ‘ ' i l r M Psychologist Part-time position.wlasters m psychology, current Michigan licensure. One yr. experience w/ mentally ill &/or developmentally disabled preferred. Ml drivers license required. Fax cover letter & resume: HR, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 or Mail to: PO Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 by Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. FIND IT HERE! In the ClassifiedsI Radiology Technologist We are seeking a General Radiology Technologist to compliment our medical team at the Washtenaw County Sheriff Dept on a Contingent basis. Interested in knowing more? Please email resume; ]obs@secure carehealth.com or fax to 734-, 975-8493. Must be ARRT Cert with active Ml license & familiar with manual techniaue. EOE Referral Coordinator The Michigan Head-Pain & Neurological institute, a private JCAHO & CARF accredited center in Ann Arbor, is seeking a Referral Coordinator. Duties include acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and health insurance companies, coordinating referrals, obtaining authorizations, documenting and interpreting coverage for patients and scheduling activities. Experience preferred and strong organizational and communication skills are a must. We offer a competitive salary 8 benefit package and no weekends or evenings. Please email cover letter and resume to bfarrell@mhni,com or fax to Bill Farrell at 734-677-2422. Registered Nurse Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 5:00, 37V* hrs/wk. Ml license required. 1 to 2 years experience in working with developmentally disabled and mentally ill preferred. Excellent employer paid benefits. Fax cover letter & resume: HR, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 or Mail to: PO Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 by Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. RN - Temporary, medical record review. Feb 20 - May 2006. $25-30/hr + mileage. Fax resume to: 810-225-8538 SOCIAL WORKER Experienced, fully licensed Social Worker (MSW, ACSW) to join a long-established private group practice in Jackson, Ml. Must be on major managed care panels. Please Fax resumes: 517-782-0310 Radiation Physicist Part-Time VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is seeking an individual part-time certified or eligible for certification in Radiation Therapy Physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics. Must be educationally prepared at the master's level from a medical physics training program and have one year or more of specialized experience in a health care setting, specifically radiation oncology physics as a Clinical Medical Physicist. U.S. citizenship required or candidates must have proper authorization to work in the United States. Fax resume and three letters of reference to (734) 769- 7071 Steve Scheiber Human Resources. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, RNs U of M Acute Hemodialysis Nocturnal Program is seeking two 20/hour week RN's with Hemodialysis experience required as evidenced byperformance evaluations and reference checks. Hours 9PM-5;30AM. Call Linda at 734-677-1490 or send resume to: lharju@med.umich.edu. RN To follow adolescent patients by specific disease states using quality improvement processes for tracking, follow up and evaluation. Strong computer skills, experience with disease management, primary care, and experience with at-risk teenagers desirable. Full tirhe days with benefits. Send resume to: Barb Sullivan, RN, The Corner Health Center, 47 N. Huron, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197, or bsullivan@ cornerhealth.org. EOE Sales Representative Home Health & Hospice Michigan's leading provider of home health seeks a liaison with physicians as well as medical and residential facilities, (Howell to Ann Arbor territory.) Prefer experience and knowledge of discharge planning and home health. Medicare ranks us among the best in Michigan. Successful candidate will work independently, is personable, and work well with the public. If you have home health experience wejyvill train you to sell. Offering competitive compensation and benefits. Send resume or apply online: G r e a t T L a k e s H o m £ H e a l t h a n d H oswce 2810 West Grand River, Suite 100 Howell, Ml 48843 www.glhhs.com EOE SOCIAL WORKER HOME BASED Provide home based outreach services to children & families. MSW w/MI license, one yr experience. Full time, 37.5 hrs/wk w/excellent employer paid benefits. Cover letter & resume: HR Dept Monroe Community Mental Health Authority 1001 S. Raisinville Rd P.O. Box 726 Monroe. Ml 48161 Fax: 734-243-0145 by Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. f ' i r k t t f Social Worker People. Strength. Commitment. At Heartland Health Care Center-Jackson, a leader in rehabilitation and complex medical care, we meet the challenges of today's healthcare needs through the skills of strong clinicians. Join our team. Licensed Social Worker Full-Time We offer competitive wages and benefits package including 401 (k) with company match and educational assistance. Please mail or fax your resume to: Heartland-Jackson Attn: Darcey Eagen HR Manager 434 W. North Street Jackson,Ml 49202 Phone: 517-787-3250 ' Fax: 517-787-4836 or apply online www.hcr-manorcare.com EEO/Drug-Free Employer AFTER HOURS? FORGOT TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads/ Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News ANYTIME! Earlier deadlines apply. Speech Language Pathologist C i s e n h o l u e r Sought for residential neurorehabilitation facility. Qualifications include Masters In SLP and CCC; experience in dysphasia and cognitive rehabilitation required. We are a leader in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. We offer an outstanding professional environment and excellent benefits package which includes a Monday-Friday work schedule, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), subsidized medical and dental benefits, life insurance and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) arrangement. Send or fax letter o f interest and resume to; Clinical Director Eisenhower Center 3200 Eisenhower Pkwy Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Phone: (734) 677-0070 Fax: (734) 677-0890 maxmorr@comcast.net Team Leader Large multispecialty group converting to an electronic medical record. Working supervisor needed 40 hrs/week including some evenings. Must have health care and supervisory experience and should enjoy computer work. Resumes to: rodrigur@trinity-health.org or fax to (734) 712-2052 or mail to P.O. Box 994-R1117 Ann Arbor, Mi, 48106. ■ i i i n p micMganmulSipMiiltvphysIdm B P° Utilization Management & Review Speuialist RN or a Masters degree in Social Work or Psychology w/ requisite Michigan licensure. Experience in diagnosis & treatment of individuals w/ mental illness 8 persons w/ developmental disability, multi-disciplinary treatment teams, 8 computer skills required. Experience reviewing 8 analyzing Management Info System data preferred. Ability to work w/ wide variety of professional staff 8 other agencies in an outcome data based manner is an integral part of the job responsibilities. Fax cover letter 8 resume: HR, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 or Mail to: PO Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 by Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. Wraparound Supervisor Supervise 5 administrative leadership for a community collaborative programs of Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, Family Independence Agency, Probate Court, Intermediate School District, 8 Health Department with objectives including identification of children at risk of removal from their homes, initiation 8 implementation of intensive inhome services as an alternative to removal from the home, 8 stabilization 8 strengthening of the family unit through wraparound service planning 8 delivery. Prefer Masters degree in social work or psychology with applicable Michigan licensure/ certiflcation 7 minimum of 2 years experience providing services for troubled youth 8 families using a wraparound approach to service delivery 8 2-3 years experience as a supervisor-mgr. in a mental health or treatment setting. Fax cover letter 8 resume: HR, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority Fax: 734-243-0145 or Mail to: PO Box 726 Monroe, Ml 48161-0726 by Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 5 pm. f f id r k f Delta College FACULTY VACANCIES Fall 2006 Delta College is a community college serving Bay, Midland 8 Saginaw Counties in the east-central portion of Ml. Nursing Instructors (Tenuretrack) 3 positions. Teach didactic, simulated lab 8 clinical courses in nursing. Required: Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N) required. Current or obtainable Michigan RN license. Minimum of 2 yrs clinical experience in acute care hospital setting. Demonstrated ongoing professional growth. Please check our website for vacancy notice details. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, resume, 3 current letters of professional references, copies of undergraduate, graduate transcripts 8 licenses/certifi cations. Visit our website at; http://www.delta.edu/ humres/Vacancies.html e-mail a request to; humres@delta.edu Call 989-686-9107 Completed application materials should be addressed: Human Resources J-101, Delta College, University Center, Ml 48710. Delta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff 8 student body. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Smoke/Drug Free workplace. ADMIN ASSISTANT F/T. Spanish 8 English proficiency required. Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, Publisher, etc. Must be knowledgeable in accounting principles. We offer great benefits. Send resume to perrynursery@provide.net or fax to; 734-677-0280 ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER....... "I sold my couch the first day the ad went in the paper. I just love the Daily Bargains" It's a success story! Kathy N., Whitmore Lake ADMIN ASSISTANT PIT for local computer and engineering firm. General office support for phone, data entry, bookkeeping, and HR functions. Work experience should reflect good computer knowledge 8 excellent verbal and written communication skills. Helpful experience includes Quickbooks software, customer service, sales, publishing, on-line database, and health care. Flexible hours Mon-Fri. Fax resume to: 734-332-0829 or email jobs@ajboggs.com Administrative Assistant Gift of Life Ml has a 16 br/wk Admin Asst, position within its HR/Finance dept. HS diploma, 2 yrs general office exD, w/ Hn/accounting experience. Excellent organizatronal skills required. Cover letter/resume: Attn: HR. fax: 734-973-2977. email; jobs@giftoflifemichigan.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POLICE DEPARTMENT Full-time. Non-union position provides confidential administrative secretarial support, and is responsible for the overall organization of the administrative offices of the police department (visit our website for full job description: www.clty-saline.org). Salary range: $35,517/yr minimum to $46,172/yr maximum, excellent benefits. Resumes, cover letters and city employment application forms will be accepted until 5 pm, Friday, February 24, 2006 at Saline Municipal Building, 100 N. Harris Street, Saline. EOE. Administrative Assistant/Receptionist For assisted living community. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word,'Excel, Publisher and Outlook. Maturity and a positive/friendly attitude a must. The ability to multi-task and interact pleasantly with seniors is also key. Excellent benefits. Please fax resume to 734-477-5833 Administrative Asst. Established insurance/financial service firm seeks experienced detail-oriented, team player with dictation, VVord, Excel, and database experience to assist busy executive and underwriting dept. Life insurance, legal, tax or trust administration background ideal. Non-smoking office. Benefits including 401 (k). Email resume to: i nf o@fi nco nee pts. com or fax (734)214-9771. FIND IT HERE! In the ClassifiedsI ADMIN ASSISTANT Leading landscape company specializing in water features seeks an administrative assistants join our expanding operations. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and Microsoft Office skills are necessary. Bookkeeping and familiarity with Quickbooks is desired. Hours are flexible based on seasonal work load Call or FAX resume to Waterscape at 734-944-7625 www.waterscape.biz Administrative Wacker Chemical Corporation. one of the world^s largest manufacturers of highperformance silicones, is seeking the following seasoned professional to join our team: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT In this role, you will provide support to our President/ CEO and CFO. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma (AS preferred) along with 5 plus years' related experience supporting a top executive. The self motivated individual must be PC proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), possess excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to juggle priorities and tasks. Previous experience working in a multi-cultural environment is strongly preferred. Wacker offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please forward a resume and cover letter to: Wacker Chemical Corp., Attn: Human Resources, 3301 Sutton Road, Adrian, Ml 49221. Email: hr@wacker.com Fax: 517-264-8520 Visit our website at www.wackersilicones.com Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BOOKKEEPER, P/T Mature independent Quickbooks Pro skills. Call 734-662-5390 Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager A small, established healthcare software company needs ein experienced Administrative Assistant to support the staff and manage the office. Must have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be able to handle a variety of office and support tasks. Familiarity with bookkeeping aind Peachtree accounting software a plus. Must be comfortable and pleasant In dealing with customers over the phone, a positive person and a team player. Excellent salary, benefits and working environment. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Rosebud Solutions 411 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Fax: 734-996-2069 Email: flegacki@rosebudsoiutions.com Clerk-Financial Aid Office (Part time) Needed to help with students. Monday through Friday, afternoon hours. Computer skills required. $9.60 per hour. Deadline for receipt of applications is February 15,2006. Interested persons should send completed official WCC Application for Employment to Washtenaw Community College, Office of Human Resource Management, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., First Floor Business Education Buiidlng, Room 120, PO Box D-1, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. Application must be completely filled out and received by closing date. 'See resume' on application will not be acceptable and application will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Proof of U.S. citizenship or immigration status will be required upon employment. For job postings and application materials see our web site at http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs Phone: 734-973-3497 Fax: 734-677-5415 WCC is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA CONTROLLER Fast growing Ann Arbor based company is a leadingprovider of services in the tech industry. We are seek? ing a half-time, highly organized Controller who knows howto get the job donel The ideal candidate keeps meticulous schedules, has strong follow-up skills 8 enjoys overseeing the day to day business of billing, reporting 8 basic office management. 5 yrs min. experience with OuiCKDOoks, Excel reporting. Payroll admin, HR benefits, AR/AP, Bookkeeping, Multiple account mgmt/reconciliation 8 general office mgmt. Analytical skills, budgeting experience 8 fins preparation for tax acets. pref. Send resume, saiary requirements 8 refs; info@onsetcfo.com Document Clerks Needed For ADECCO Temporary long-term assignments - Day and Afternoon shifts We are seeking motivated team players to work in our production environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent work ethic and basic computer skills. If you like to meet or surpass goals, have excellent attention to detail and like repetitive work then this job could be for you. Great pay w/ benefits. Criminal background check required. For Immediate consideration please complete an application online by 2/12/06 http://eapp.adecco.com No phone calls please 1st shift: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2nd shift: 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. LEGAL ASST./RECEPTIONIST - F/T or P/T for small, downtown Ann Arbor Law Firm. Must have personality, be well-groomed, 8 have a good command of the English language Salary depended on qualifications. Reply to: Box P67, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. LEGAL SECRETARY Ann Arbor Law Firm Are you a legal secretary with 3-1- yrs experience in litigation who knows both the Federal 8 State Courts? We are looking to add to our team. Flex hrs available. Send resumes to: nwalter@nachtlaw.com Media Analysts Required at PRIME research, a media evaluation company, in downtown Ann Arbor. Kids back at school? Retired? Want to get out of the house for 20 hrs. a week on a flexible schedule? Read and analyze media content for an international company. College degree preferred. $12/hr. Inquiries by email only please to: hr@prime-institute.com FIND IT HERE! in the Classifieds! OFFICE/DATA ENTRY CLERK Full 8 Part Time. Good communication skills, computer knowledge required. Excellent compensation. Call: 734-661-2640 Office Help Sales Greeter Busy Toll Brothers office in the Ann Arbor area seeks an enthusiastic Sales Greeter with excellent customer service skills, general clerical experience and some computer knowledge. Part time, flexible days. Weekend availability required. Fax resume to 734-761-6395. OFFICE MANAGER Weekday mornings for small independent school. Info at www.summers-knoll.org. Send resume to: mpatrlck @summers-knoll.org. EOE. RECEPTIONIST For busy doctor's office. Must like working with people, be enthusiastic 8 well groomed. Experience not necessary. Excellent working conditions. Good salary 8 fringe benefits. Outstanding career opportunity. Fax resume to: 734-677-0135. Receptionist/ Office Assistant, F/T Growing company seeking Receptionist/Office Assistant. Mo-Fr 8:30am-5pm. Must be detail-oriented, dependable 8 able to muiti-tasK. Excellent benefits package including fully paid healh insurance 8 401 (k) plan. Starting wage based upon work experience 8 skills. Apply in person or send resume to; Hardwood Solutions, Inc 680 East Industrial Drive Chelsea. Ml 48118 ic=======ai Receptionist For massage therapy clinic. Multi-line phone, MS computer skills, insurance billing, must like working w/people. Fax resume to: 734-677-6352 or AATMC, 2770 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Administrative Assistant FT Needed for a fast growing Ann Arbor Company. The ideal candidate will have exceptional phone skills, the ability to multi-task, must be very organized 8 have excellent computer skills. Please e-mail resume 8 salary requirements to: ryan@underground shirts.com. SECRETARY P/T TEMPORARY Client centered law office in YpsI seeks bright, organized person with excellent telephone and computer skills to work 20 flex hrs a week. Hourly salary: $14.58. Send resume to; M. Brasfield, HR Dept, c/o UAW-GM Legal Services Plan, 7430 Second Avenue, Ste 200, Detroit, Michigan 48202 or e-mail to Monicabr@uawlsp.com, Please visit our website at www.uawtsp.com. No phone calls please. Treasury Specialist Washtenaw Cty Treasurer Provide valued customer service to taxpayers and internal customers. Requires demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software and 10-key calculator. Cash handling or data entry experience preferred. Commitment to working in a team environment with poise and skilled communication. Full-time permanent position. Criminal background check required. Testing required. Applications accepted only on-line at www.ewashtenaw.org. EOE, M/F RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. U-M Development Seeking Temporary Employees Administrative and Executive Level Assistants with strong reception, computer, scheduling and calendaring skills. Challenging, fast-paced work environment. Some positions to begin immediately, $12-14/hr. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to dev.careers@umich.edu with 'temporary position' in the subject line. I Computer and Technical m Application Developer Second To None, a national leader in customer satisfaction research has a FT position available with our IT Team. Must have experience in COM +, Visual Basic, .NET, XML, Active Server Pages (ASP), ActiveX, Dynamic HTML, SQL Server, and Access. See www.second-to-none.com 8 visit the 'Work Here' section of our web site for info (No calls, please) Applications Developer Information Technology Services Bowling Green State University The Applications Developer position is the key role in administering and maintaining all aspects of system application for BGSU. This position is required to write both functional and technical specifications as well as code, test conversions, interfaces and/or reports using specified programming languages and application systems such as but not limited to SQR, PeopleSoft Application Engine, COBOL, PyraMED, QS1, and Antek). Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field; five yrs. of experience writing functional and technical specifications; five yrs. of experience testing, documenting and revising functional and technical specifications. Two full-time administrative staff positions available. Administrative grade level 16. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Full benefits package available. To apply; submit letter of application, resume, and names/ addresses/telephone numbers of 3 professional references, postmarked by Feb. 24, 2006 to: Office of Human Resources (J- 000285), 100 College Park Office Bldg., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0201. Phone: 419-372-8421. A detailed job description is available by visiting the HR website: (http://www.bgsu. edu/ offices/ohr) BGSU Is an AA/EO educator/employer. Earn Industry-Standard IT Certifications Seeking 15 Trainees for Computer Technology Training Program which features internships 8 job placement assistance. Classes begin Mar. 6. ® 866-773-6146 IT Support Large medical group seeks team member to join IT staff. This high energy person will assist the support of IT servers and network systems and will provide excellent customer service to end-users. Requires knowledge of MS OS, desktop setups 8 printers. Experience with databases, MS Active Director and Citrix helpful. Previous work in the healthcare field a plus. Full-time position with rotating weekend 8 after hours call coverage. Resumes to: rodrigur@trinity-health.org or fax to (734) 712-2052, or mail to P.O. Box 994-R1117 Ann Arbor, Ml, 48106. ■ i i m p tnlcWgtnfmimp»cWtvphy»Ww H INFORMATION TECH SPECIALIST A+ Certification desired To apply send a letter of interest and resume to: LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS Attn: Clifford Rothrock 8970 Whittaker Road Yosilant;. Ml 48197 Network Technician PT 15-20 hrs/wk. $14,43-$20.21/hr. Associate degree, A+ certification required, or related experience. Must be able to setup, configure, 8 troubleshoot W2000-03 network 8 workstations. Will administer library circulation 8 catalog system. Proficiency in Terminal Services, Group Policy, Linux, TCP/IP, 8 SQL. Good communication, teaching 8 organizational skills needed. Strong public service outlook required. Send resume to Leslee Niethammer, Director. Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline, Ml 48176. By Saturday Feb. 11, 2006. SDL is an EOAE Lead Developer Wise Solutions, a subsidiary of Altiris Inc, is seeking a Lead Developer to work in its Plymouth office to develop, refine, integrate and maintain technical support systems such as the knowledge base, web support customer portal, forums, performance metric dashboards and scorecards, and other databases and tools. Min Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent relevant exp. S-F yrs. exp. with SQL and stored procedures; 4+ yrs with Web Development and extensive exp. with .net, ASPX, IIS; and 1 + yrs. with XML and VBA all required. For more information on this position and our company, please visit vkww.wise.com. Interested candidates should apply online at: http://jobs.wise.com No phone calls please. EEO/AA W i s e : I Engineering I E S I DIE DESIGNER & DIEDETAILER An established Tool 8 Die/ Prototype shop in Dundee Michigan, has immediate openings for the following two positions: An experienced Progressive Die Designer with Cadkey/ KeyCreator or Mechanical Desktop/AutoCad software experience. An experienced Die Detailer. Knowledge of progressive dies helpful, but not necessary. Cadkey/KeyCreator or Mechanical Desktop/Auto- Cad software experience required. CAD data management or modeling capabilities are a plus. * We offer a challenging, fast paced work environment and provide a competitive wage and benefit package includTing, health, dental, disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) plan to team oriented candidates. Please fax or email your resume to: Kim Freeman kfreeman@lweng.com Fax: 734-529-7460 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. Director/VP Project Engineering Execute on $5-10M yearly research projects w/responsibility for technical, product 8 financial results. Direct, develop and motivate a team of project engineers, researchers and technicians. Work with management to identify commercial opportunities based on research projects. Familiarity with materials science, advanced manufacturing, sensors, CAD/CAM 8 rapid prototyping along with a proven ability to deliver contract research projects on time and within budget needed. BS or MS in a relevant engineering field such as EE, ME, Mat. Sci and an MBA or extensive project management experience. Solidica offers a competitive benefit package. If interested please email resume and salary history to: HR@Solidica.com No phone calls please. _ineer Growing engineering co. in the Saline area is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer. Candidate will generate mechanical designs in response to complex performance specifications, validate them using CAE software 8 present the results of those efforts in a clear 8 concise manner. Ideal candidate has experience with MSC Nastran, Pro- Engineer 8 Unigraphics, has 3 or more yrs of experience - preferably with military, defense or aerospace equipment 8 an advanced engineering degree. Technical writing skills are also essential. Since current business is largely concentrated in US Defense contracts, only US citizens may be considered for this position. Fax or email cover letter 8 resume to: (734) 429-9833 joan.bow@ sun.enaineerina.biz Senior Molecular Biology Software Engineer - For Ann Arbor based company. Design, develop and maintain software components in the molecular biology, bioinformatics and logistics domain primarily using C-F-F/VC-f-K, ATL, on both Windows and Linux platforms. Provide internal and external support in problem identification and strategies for resolving issues. Also, provides on-going project status, feasibility analysis and work-arounds. Job requirements include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with extensive coursework in Molecular Biology and Chemistry, knowledge of nucleic acid thermodynamics and kinetics, 8 development of computer modeling, simulation 8 optimization algorithms. Written 8 verbal fluency in English is necessary. Please send resume to Sarah at DNA Software, 204 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or email; Sarah@dnasoftware.com Senior Molecular Biology Software Engineer For Ann Arbor based company. Design, develop 8 maintain software components in the molecular biology, bio-informatics 8 logistics domain primarily using C+ -F/VC+ + , ATL. on both Windows 8 Linux platforms. Provide internal 8 external support in problem identification 8 strategies for resolving issues. Also, provides on-going project status, feasibility analysis 8 workarounds. Job requirements include a bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering w/extensive coursework in Molecular Biology 8 Chemistry, knowledge of nucleic acid thermodynamics 8 kinetics, 8 development of computer modeling, simulation 8 optimization algorithms. Written 8 verba! fluency in English is necessary. Please send resume to: Sarah at DNA Software 204 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Sarah@dnasoftware.com Accounting and Financing BOOKKEEPER/ OFFICE MGR. For growing furniture importer. Quickbooks a must, HTML a plus. 734-709-7536 E-MAIL YOUR FREEBIE ADS TO‘ freebies® annarbornews.com I Education Administrative Instructor Allied Health Professional needed to teach medical assistant students in expanding MA program at RMEC. Must have at least 3 yrs recent medical experience, ability to teach A8P, front office procedures, computer skills. Permanent PT position 2 evenings or afternoons per wk. Degree or certificate required. Please email to: DsadlerOrosslearnina.com Clinical Instructor Physical Therapist Assistant Program Washtenaw Community College This individual is responsible for teaching clinical program courses, coordinating clinical assignments, assisting the program director In program development and management of the physical therapist assistant program according to accreditation guidelines. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field, equivalent of four years experience as a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor or experience in teaching curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program, current licensure (if physical therapist) or licensure, certification, or registration as state requires (if physical therapist assistant). Immediate appointment date, initial hourly rate range is $14.01 - $27.24 dependent upon education and related experience; 40 hours per week/five eight-hour days, with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is February 24, 2006. Interested persons should send completed application form, resume, transcripts, and required certifications/licensure to the Office of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, PO Box D-1,4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. (734) 973-3497 Job Hotline (734)973-3510. For job postings and application materials see our web site at: www.wccnet.edu/ jobs. WCC is a smoke free campus. AA/EEO/ADA LEAD TODDLER TEACHER Degree in ECE needed, F/T w/benefits. Please call: 734-944-1709 Principal St. Francis of Assisi School in Ann Arbor, Ml (450 student body) is seeking an experienced Principal for K-8 program to begin employment July V, 2006. A practicing Catholic with current Michigan teaching certification, Master's Degree and Administrator certification is required. Competitive salary plus benefits. Please send letter of interest and resume by March 3 to: Fr. Jim McDougall/ Search Committee St. Francis of Assisi Parish 2150 Frieze Avenue, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 Special Education Teacher for Students with Emotional Impairments Please visit the Lenawee ISD website http://lisd.k12.mi.us for more information. Background checks will be conducted. YET ANOTHER CLASSIFIED AD THAT WORKED Teach English In Japan. BA/BS required. AEON Corp. is interviewing in Ann Arbor the week of March 19,2006. Positions are salaried with subsidized housing. Japanese or teaching experience not required. Submit resume and essay on "Why I want to live and work in Japan" to aeonchi@aeonet.com or fax 312-251-0901 by 3/10. Questions? call 312-251-0900. www.aeonet.com. TEACHERS/TUTORS Certified or Degree Experience Required $15-20/hour, P/T, flexible One-On-One Tutoring Brighton/Howell/Pinckney Ann Arbor/Dexter/Pinckney 810-231-6656 Professional and Managerial Accounting Manager Citizens Gas Fuel Company, a local natural gas distribution company, is seeking an accounting Manager. Duties include monitoring 8 managing net income, establishing an annua! plan 8 5yr. forecasts 8 handling ail facets of cash management. Responsible for all basic accounting ledgers, income tax preparation, filing of various regulatory reports. Sales 8 Use Tax. as well as numerous journal entries. This position requires: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 5yrs experience. Supervisory experience IS also required. Must have the ability to work independently 8 possess strong analytical, interpersonal 8 organizational skills. Proficient computer skills required. We offer a competitive wage 8 benefits package. Please respond w/resume 8 saiary history by Feb. 11, to: Citizens Gas Fuel Company Attn:Hurnan Resources 127 N. Main Street Adrian, Ml 49221 Fax:517-264-5035 Email :cithr@tc3net.com EOE COMMUNITY MARKETING LIAISON This is your opportunity to be a part of an incredible faith-based organization, voted one of Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best 8 Brightest companies to work for. This full-time position is responsible for outside marketing as well as working with new residents and families through the admission process. Excellent pay and benefit package. For more information contact Tracy James, Director of Marketing Evangelical Home-Saline 440 W. Russell St., Saline, Ml phone: 734-429-9401 ext. 3133. E-mail: jamest® evangelicalhomes.org EEOC CUSTOMER REP ★ ★ $14.50*Yk See ad in 5420 Assistant to the President JCC is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President (EAP). Primary duties include ability to anticipate problems, critical issues and opportunities and advise the President accordingly; management of daily operations of the President's Office, establish the president's daily commitments, and preparation of meetings. Responsible for the development of written materials including speeches, presentations, correspondence and other communications. The position requires flexibility in work scheduling and will involve evening and weekend assignments. A bachelor's degree and three years work experience in a college or university setting preferred or five years of directly related experience required. JCC offers a competitive saiary and fringe benefit package. Visit our web site (www.jccmi.edu/ HumanResources) or call 517-796-8404 to request a JCC Employment Application and to review the full position posting. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Submit application and resume to: Jackson Community College Human Resources 2111 Emmons Road Jackson, Ml 49201. EOE Corporate Controller A small cap, SEC registered multinational company is seeking a detail oriented Corporate Controller. Qualified candidates must be a CPA and have prior corporate accounting experience. A background in SEC reporting, options valuation, SOX, and cash management is desirable. This position requires an individual to have excellent oral and written communication skills. Reporting to the CFO, the controller will manage a small group of professionals. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Box M 57, P.O. Box 1147 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147 Customer Service Rep Plymouth transportation company seeking CSR with well-rounded background in the transportation industry, minimum of two years experience. BS degree preferred. Knowledge o f DOT regulations, Proficient in MS Office, Job duties include: Provide quotations; negotiate rates, communicate with affiliates and outside customers for quality service. Excellent Communication skills, positive attitude, high energy, customer oriented. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. Whiteline Express, Ltd. Please fax resume to: 734-455-9457 Director of Meeting Planning ☆ Immediate opening with an association management company for an experienced meeting planner. Responsible for planning, managing 8 producing meetings for 40- 400 attendees. An ideal candidate will be energetic, detailed- oriented, have a CMP designation. Bachelors degree in related field preferred and/or 5 years of related experience. Email your resume 8 salary requirements to: jobs@cio-chime.org Donor Services Director - BA required, 4-F yrs. experience in fund development; excellent management 8 organizational skills; excellent communications skills required. Responsible for all donor relations 8 coordination of donor service activities. Must have demonstrated ability to raise funds from indiuvisua), businesses 8 foundations. Send resume 8 salary requirements to Ann Marie Van Duyne, VP of Philanthropic Services, Cornmunity Foundation of Greater Flint, 502 Church St, Flint, Ml 48502. No phone calls please. EOE Events Manager - Major event and donor relations are primary responsibilities. Nonprofit experience preferable. Resume by Feb 15 to; mchamberlin® annarborartcenter.org Gallery Manager - Well-established nonprofit gallery. Visual art background, a high level of organization and computer skills, internal personal skills all essential. Resume to: mchamberlin ©annarborartcenter.org FIND IT HERE! 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WE OFFER ★ Competitive Wages ★ 401 (k) ★ Full Benefits ★ Monthly Bonuses Mail or fax resume to: LC Dortch Subway Group Attn: Human Resources 6020 Fenton Rd. Flint, Ml 48507 Fax (810) 237-3219 E.O.E. ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER....... "I sold my couch the first day the ad went in the paper. I just love the Daily Bargains" Ifs a success story! Kathy N., Whitmore Lake Loan Officers, Experienced Allied Home Mortgage, Ypsilanti office. Hiring Commission- based LO's. Medical 8 401 (k) avail. 888-547-0757. equal opportunity employer MANAGING EDITOR The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) seeking Managing Editor for the Society's journal, Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM). See SAEM website at www.saem.org for further information and list of duties. Must have demonstrated success with at least 3 years of experience in a comparable position. Send resume and three references to saem@saem.org. Salary commensurate with qualifications and job experience. SAEM is an EOE. G a s s a y d e s ig n s Manufacturing Scientist I Assay Designs, Inc., an expanding biotechnology company seeks a qualified Manufacturing Scientist I. Reporting to the Reagent Production Group Leader., this individual will be responsible for manufacturing liquid reagents and coated microtiter plates for EIA kit production. Candidates must possess a B.S. / B.A. in a scientific field such as Biology, Biotechnology or Chemistry. Experience in a related scientific, industrial setting a plus. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate consistent and accurate job performance required. Assay Designs, Inc. offers a fast pace diverse industrial work experience and generous benefit package. Check out www.assaydesigns.com for additional company information. Send cover letter (including salary requirement) and resume to jobs@assaydesigns.com or fax to; 734-668-2793. No phone calls or walk-ins please. EOE Assay Designs, Inc. 800 Technology Drive Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 www.assaydesigns.com Marketing Director/Marketing and Planning Immediate full-time position available for a Director of Marketing and Planning for this rapidly growing acute care hospital, ranked among the top hospitals nationwide for quality and patient satisfaction. Qualified candidate will hold a Masters Degree in marketing, planning, or related field; extensive experience in hospital marketing and planning; demonstrated analytical skills; proven marketing skills; ability to work with people at all levels of the organization; excellent communication and organizational skills.Chelsea Community Hospital is a private, non-profit, acute care hospital located on 119 beautiful, wooded acres in the city of Chelsea, just 15 minutes west of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The hospital is fully accredited by JCAHO, employs over 1,000, credentials over 300 physicians and enjoys the benefits of over 200 volunteers. The hospital offers a competitive salary, extensive benefit package and the opportunity to work with highly skilled, innovative and dedicated colleagues. Please send resume to: Department of Human Resources PI Chelsea Community Hospital I 775 South Main Street I Chelsea, Ml 48118-1399 I www.cch.org 775 S. Main Street Chelsea, Ml 48118 Ph: (734) 475-3998 Fax: (734) 475-4041 Equal Opportunity Employer Professional Wanted Telephone sales associate for small business, must be dependable self-starter, experience preferred but will train the right person. Call 734-761-4572 for interview. Operations Leader Growing truckload carrier is currently seeking an Operations Leader to manage operations in our Michigan headquarters. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in all areas of truckload operations including; dispatch, customer service, driver relations & brokerage. BS degree preferred. Knowledge of DOT regulations. Proficient in MS Office, Excellent Communication skills, positive attitude, high energy, customer oriented. We offer a competitive salary & full benefits package. Whiteline Express, Ltd. Please fax resume to: 734-455-9457 Program Supervisor The Vinage Initiative is seeking to hire 1 Program Supervisor to recruit, train, and supervise caring adults to serve as mentors to African American youth 13-17 years who are under the jurisdiction of the Family Court. Successful candidates must meet federal guideline as being of the "baby boomer" generation 55-t- plus years old and retired from regular employmerit. Applicants must posses at least a bachelor degree, relevant experience and commitment to serve their community. Must be computer literate. We are also accepting resumes for a .25 time program evaluator. Resume: lnfo@villageinitiative.org ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Program Supervisor Responsible for operation of all older adult programs. Requires a Bachelor's Degree, supervisory skills, and 3 years experience and working with the elderly population. HelpSource 3879 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor Mi 48108 Fax: 734-973-2445 e-mail: sgilbee@ helpsourceagency.com EOE. Volunteer Coordinator Immediate Openings Washtenaw County Red Cross. BA + experience supervising volunteers & staff. Vi time salary position. Fax resume: 734-971-5303 Mail to: 4624 Packard Rd Ann Arbor, Mi 48108 Attn: VRRR CLASSIFIED ADS THAT WORKED I "Please cancel my ad for the cozy 1 bdrm. It worked so well, it went in on Sat and I got 10 calls by Sunday and was rented by Monday. Thank -you for your help." Scott B., Belleville Director Human Resources Emergency Physicians Medical Group, a growing company in Ann Arbor, seeks a human resource professional to guide a fastpaced department with providing 5-8 years experience in employee relations, employment law, HRIS, and benefits administration. Candidate must possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and managerial skills. We are looking or an individual who is committed to success, enjoys a challenge, and thrives on continual change. Interested candidates send resume and jiary requirements to: adickman@epmgpc.com. Human Resources Professional Growing global manufacturng company is seeking an HR Professional for its SE Michigan headquarters. Qualifications Include: Minimum 7 years experience, strong employee relations skills, benefits administration experience, experience in a manufacturing environment with hr responsibility for multiple locations, ability to work In a fast paced environment and multi task, strong strategic thinking skills, master's degree preferred. We offer a dynamic work environment with competitive compensation package. E-mail Resume with salary requirement to: hrsr@coconfidentlal.com EOE Human Resources Generalist Professional company in Ann Arbor is looking for an individual with 3-5 years experience in hiring practices, HRIS, employment issues, and benefits administration. Individual must enjoy multitasking and work well in a high-energy environment. If you are looking for a career opportunity and future growth within a company, then this is the position for you. We offer excellent pay and benefits. Committed candidates send resume to: adickman@epmgpc.com Sales and Agents Positions in this classification (Sales and Agents, 5340) are compensated at least in part by a sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation arrangement. Agents needed, annuity & life insurance sales. Quality leads provided, no cold calling, $100/150K average per yr. Insurance license required. Randy 800-539-9340 MISPRINTS Notice of error shall be reported to the Classified department IMMEDIATELY. The News is not responsible for more than the cost of one insertion nor for more than the cost of that part of the ad rendered valueless by the error. AHENTION REALTORS Ever thought about mortgage sales? I made the switch! For a confidential interview call Bill @ Concord Mortgage, Inc. (810) 220-8200 AUTO PARTS SALES Experienced counterperson for inside sales position in a fast paced selling environment in an Automotive Aftermarket Warehouse. Selling direct to automotive service facilities. Customer service skills, auto 8 light truck parts knowledge, cataloging accuracy 8 proven track record is needed. F/T, basic benefit package. Saturday rotations. NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. Resumes only to: S8H Brake, 760 State Circle, Ann Arbor, Ml 48108. Fax: 734-994-3144 or email to: office@shbrake.com Loan Officers/Tratnees No experience required. PT/ FT. Company orientation, Feb. 8 at 7pm, Comfort Inn Suites, 45945 S. 1-94 Service Dr., Belleville. 734-845-0755. REAL ESTATE AGENT ONE wanted. Leads provided. Sell or lease 8-15 properties on a continuing basis. Fax resume 8 cover to: 734-527-5905. Real Estate Investor Seeks Apprentice 1-4K a week possible. 877-512-8373 SALES/ESTATE PLANNING - We provide qualified leads, complete product training and support. $1,650-$2,550 weekly commission income potential. Prior sales experience required. 800-367-7795 Ext. 104. SALES EXECUTIVES - Earn like a CEO without the stress selling personal development. For interview 800-318-9787 X6029 SALES MANAGER American Laser Centers, Cosmetic Medical Facili^ in Ann Arbor area needs salesoriented leader to manage laser hair removal clinic. Amazing pay, bonuses 8 benefits. Email resumes to careers@alcpartner.com or fax to HR at 248-426-0129 SALESPERSON for auto/ truck parts. F/T, wkdys, with great benefits. 734-238-0556 Sales Professional New Business Second To None, a local market research firm is seeking an experienced sales professional to effectively sell our consultative services 8 drive our North American business growth/expansion. • B.A., B.S. •Min 5 yrs proven solutionbased sales experience • Excellent verbal 8 written communication skills •Strong organizational skills •Strong consultative selling background •Proven 8 consistent record of achieving 8 surpassing sales quotas Experience with a customer service measurement or market research firm preferred. Base salary $50K- $65K. Some travel required. For more information about Second-To-None, visit: www.Second-To-None.com To apply, send resume 8 cover letter via email to: careers® second-to-none.com SALES PROFESSIONAL Local interior door and trim company is seeking a selfmotivated sales professional. If you have a strong customer service focus, want to take on new sales challenges, have high energy and are motivated to succeed, please contact us. Previous experience required. Base salary plus commission. Please send resumes in confidence to: lahbjl@provide.net SALES SUPPORT Micro Source seeks spirited, outgoing, organized, serviceoriented, multitaskers to work within a team servicing existing relationships with our corporate clients. No cold calling. Professional work environment. Dynamic, high profile industry. In-demand products and services. Excellent career advancement opportunities. Email resume to: hr@microsrc.com or Fax 734-669-8844 WINDOW SALES REP Local, window 8 door company seeking energetic, organized person w/experience to do inside/outside sales. We supply office/show room, great support staff 8 benefits. Pay based on a commission program. Please send resume to Box M 51, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147. gingi Become a Financial Advisor with one of the nations premier investment firms, Raymond James 8 Associates. Fax your resume to: 734-930-6998. EOE/DFU So Many Roads.. O n ly O ne Ij^ ads to S u cce ss. FreedomRoadS, the Country's largest retailer of recreational vehicles is seeking dynamic and high energy Full-Time Sales Associa^ for its dealership in BelMlle, Ml. J o b d u t ie s in c lu d e ; S p e a k in g w ith c u s tom e rs a n d p ro v id in g c u s tom e r s e rv ic e w h e n n ee d e d; D em o n s tra tin g p ro d u c t k n ow le d g e ; P re pa rin g i ^ c e q u o te s a n d s a le s c o n tra c ts ; M a in ta in in g re g u la r fo llo w u p w ith c u s tom e rs ; D e ve lo p in g lea d s , a n d le a rn in g v a rio u s A s s o c ia te 's o r B a c h e lo r's D e g re e p re fe rre d a n d a m in im um o f 1 - 3 y e a rs p re v io u s s a le s e x p e rie n c e . Please send or your resume to Anne Webb e-maii; awebb@freedomroads.com or fax: 800-730-6B59 SEEKING DYNAMIC INDIVIDUALS! Does this sound like you? Outgoing 8 Competitive Personable 8 Enthusiastic Consistent 8 Motivated Of so, come 8 be part a part of the fastest growing circulation promotions company in the entire country. Our award-winning team of sales/promotion professionals are making an average of $700 - $900 per week doing special event, trade show, retail 8 grocery store promotions while representing the Ann Arbor News. We Offer; •Solid income opportunity •Complete training program •No selling door to door •No telemarketing involved •Great advancement opportunity •Contests for cash, trips 8 prizes FOR THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME CALL 800-842-8216 TODAY! KELLER WILLIAMS k E A I, T ^ ANN ARBOR MARKET CENTER is looking for professional, self driven individuals to join our team. Commission based w/incentive programs. Extensive training with the fastest growing Real Estate Company in North America. Call Today! 995-9400 I Construction CARPENTER Remodeling experience, truck 8 tools. 734-424-0460 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS K-CLS;Openings for full-time jobs. No experience required. Earn full pay while you learn and receive immediate benefits to include medical/dental, paid sick days, 30 days paid vacation each year. Guaranteed no lay-offs. Must be 17-34 with a high school diploma. Call 1-800-371-7456, Mon.-Fri. 8-4 General and Miscellaneous Employment Positions is this classification (General Employment, 5420) are paid on an hourly, weekly or salary arrangement. Sales commission, bonus or other incentive compensation positions appear under classifications 5140, 5280, 5290, 5320, 5340, 5400. A.S.E. Cert, or Ml Cert, heavy truck, trailer 8 equip, mechanic ONLY. For info contact Chris at 517-545-7760, ■■ resume to dynamic® m, or fax to 517-545-7280. Activism 734-222-6347 WHATARE YOU WAITING FOR... ...George Bush to save the Earth? Clean Water Action is hiring motivated people. Paid training 8 benefits. $375-$490/wk www.cleanwateraction.org WORK with the Human Rights Campaign $300-$500/Week • Join the fight for Civil Rights and Equality • Work with great people! Join the nation's largest grassroots public interest organization to protect our environment, public health, human rights, and democracy. Career opportunities and benefits available. Ann Arbor Call Alex (734) 332-4464 Drivers: Attn: OTR Drivers REGIONAL RUNS THROUGH MICHIGAN, INDIANA and OHIO • Excellent Pay • Great Benefit Package • Assigned equipment 2 years Class A experience required. Must have Tank and Hazmat endorsements. AERO BULK CARRIER, INC. Call 800-456-6012 www.aerobulkcarrier.com ASSISTANTS Now hiring 10 F/T / P/T positions. If you're not making $600/wk. Call 734-484-5220. ASSOCIATE REP ★ ★ $ 14 .50 ** See ad in 5140 AUTO MECHANIC Full service line technician. Immediate Opening. 3 yrs experience w/ state certification required. Apply at Tuffy Auto Service Centers, 2405 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor or cal! Paul, 734-930-6949 CARPENTER w/remodeling experience, 8 PAINTER. Own tools. 734-480-3630 AUTOMOTIVE Sales Professional Our salespeople get the RESPECT they deserve. We are hiring seasoned Auto 8 Truck salespeople who want to take what they know 8 maximize their success. Signing bonus 8 advertising budget available to the right person. For a confidential interview appointment call Dave Knapp or Dale Wotring at517-486-4311. KNAPP CHEVROLET - BUICK-PONTIAC 11003 East U.S. 223 P.O. Box 130 Blissfield, Ml 49228 AUTO PARTS COUNTER PERSON Full-time, experienced. For auto parts store in Manchester. Apply in person: 101 W. Main St. or fax resume to 734-428-8618 AUTO SHOP PERSON Benefits. No experience needed. Drug screen 8 driver's license required. 734- 971-9536 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. Awesome-Unique Opportunity SURVEY TAKERS Earn $16-32/hr. or more Survey takers for Livingston 8 Washtenaw If you need to make a lot of money - but so not have the time to work full time for low wages - this might be for you. Ideal for recent college grads in transition seeking perfect job. You will work from 2:00-6:30 pm, Monday thru Friday in residential neighborhoods. Drop off brochures, talk to people and set appointments through our office - for homeowners who want to know more about our nationally advertised product. We spend an average of 3-5 minutes per home and NO SELLING is involved. A supervisor will work with you in the field. We supply transportation. Must be able to walk quickly, speak well, and like meeting people. Call Mr. Adams at (734) 678-1033 MTWfrom 10-2 pm CAR PRO-USED EXPERIENCED Due to the expansion of our Used Vehicle Center, Dave Knapp Ford is seeking an energetic 8 experienced Used Car Pro. With the addition of secondary financing to the area's largest pre-owned inventory, 8 the area's leader in customer satisfaction, we have an immediate opening for that stand-out individual who strives to succeed. If you are interested in seeking a new challenge, we are looking for you. The individual who qualifies will receive: • The Area's Most Aggressive Pay Plan • Transportation Allowance • 401 (k) Retirement Plan • Medical 8 Dental Insurance • Signing Bonus For a confidential interview. Contact Dave Knapp or Jeff Gordon at 517-265-8187. DAVE KNAPP FORD L-M 4510 West U.S. 223 Adrian, Ml 49221 CLEANING • OFFICE CLEANERS-Days 8 eves up to $8/hr to start. • MANAGERS - Full or part time, must have management experience Ann Arbor 8 Plymouth areas. 248-912-1200 Construction Shop Supervisor, immediate FT position. $9/hr w/individual medical benefits. Heavy lifting, must have some construction knowledge. Clean driving record. Only drug free professional individuals need apply. Apply in person: Active One, 204 W. Michigan Ave. Saline, 9-3. 734-944-1444 Coordinator (large company) up to $700/wk FT + full benefits! Must have comm, skills TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 Cosmetologist sought to manage and expand existing tanning salon in a large up scale, beautiful historic bldg. 734-439-9658 Custodian Part-time. Duties include general cleaning and event setups/teardowns. 734-665-8883 or genesis7890@yahoo.com Customer Rep 2006 Expansion We want to start 40 people! $14.50 base-appt, ideal for students, sales/service, conditions apply, call 994-3804 Delivery Driver (medical company local) up to $500/ week + Full Time. TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC F/T, week days, benefits 734-786-3757 Direct Support Staff Be a part of a great team caring for the disabled. $7.75- $8/hr. -I- benefits 8 PTO. Must be 18, driver's license, diploma/GED. All shifts available including midnights. Call Real Life Living Services, 734-222-6076, ext 202. EOE DRIVER: Yellow Cab needs good drivers. $ cash work. Visit 2050 Commerce Blvd. Driver A National Delivery Co. is looking for a professional contract driver for our major account in the Ann Arbor area, individual must have a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills, flexibility a must CDL A required. Will operate a tractor with a 36' flatbed trailer, piggy back style forklift experience helpful. Very competitive wage with potential bonus based on volume, safe^ and high customer service survey scores. Please call 1-866-527-2635. Driver BEST OF BOTH WORLDS MILES AND HOMETIME • Consistent HometIme and Great Pay • Drop and Hook • Average OTR 2,000-2,500 mi/wk Covenant Transport REGIONAL SERVICE DIVISION 866-397-3884 drive4covenantcom Recruiters Also Available on Weekends! DRIVER NEEDED Looking for responsible individual that's willing to begin shift at 3:30 a.m. Must have a clean driving record. Competitive pay. Approx. 21 hrs/ wk. Fax resume to; 734-428- 8362 or call 734-428-8361. Drivers-ATTN: OWNER OPERATORS WANTED Dedicated Run from Saginaw, Ml to Vandalia, IL No Up-Front Money • IRP Plate Program • Fuel Taxes Paid • Free Permits • No charge for Satellite • Fuel Surcharge 1 year verifiable experience required Call Joel for more details: 800-447-5173 Ext, 5413 Drivers Exciting Move HOGAN VAN 98% No Touch Lots of Drop and Hook You Decided to Run at Night $2,500-$5,000 sign on bonus Singles Teams Owner Operators EOE CLASS A 800-444-6042 DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Regional Dedicated and OTR Up to 50 cpm. Bonus Program, Benefits, Home Time, Lease Purchase Plan, Assigned Equipment, No Touch Frieght, Free Passenger Program. 866-644-0526 ext. 286. www.buske.com FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Drivers ★ TRAINCO TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL 734-374-5000 Day, Eve 8 Wknd Classes CDL Testing. Student Loans Immediate Job Placement In Partnership with W.C.C.C Taylor, Ml Campus. Driver Trainees Needed Now! Werner Enterprises has a special 3 week training program at Nu-Way! No experience needed I Good pay and benefitsi Train here in Michigan! 1-888-690-0122 Driver TST Expedited Services We are the 1 st in the Industry Paying Fuel Surcharge on Deadhead Miles We need owner Operators with Straight Trucks and Tractors •Guaranteed Mile Rate •Paid Permits and Tolls •No up Front Sign on costs •Hassle Free Dispatch •Trailer Paid •Direct Deposit Settlements Assistance in Locating a Suitable Vehicle Call Us Today!!! 877-878-9911 www.tst911.com Dro[) Plow Operators Expereinced w/truck 8 tools. Call: 800t766-4211 DRY CLEANERS CUSTOMER SERVICE - Full 8 part time In Belleville area. Experience preferred, but will train. 734-699-9444 Electrician, Master Retired Master sought, part time. 734-913-9944. ELECTRICIAN State-of-the-art manufacturing company in Dexter (west of Ann Arbor) seeks an experienced Electrician. Knowledge of electrical principles, electrical machines, controls and control circuits, NEC, and PLC's required. Qualified applicants should be able to read, analyze, and work to diagramatic and schematic electrical diagrams. Must understand pneumatics and hydraulics and their integration to electrical controls. Preferred candidate should be a State Certified Journey hav )erie _ plar Needs to be self-disciplined. man and have at least five (5) years experience in a manufacturing plant environment. self-motivated, organized, and committed to continuous improvement. This is a growing company in which a person can expand their career. Please send resume with wage history to: Dextech 2110 Bishop Circle East Dexter, Ml 41830 Attn: Human Resources Applicants extended a job offer will be required to take and pass a drug screening. Estimator for busy corr id sheet metal . commercial roofing and contractor. Must have previous experience in reading blue prints, spec books 8 managing projects. Good computer and communication skills, able to multi-task. Fax resume w/salary requirements to: 734-449-1135. EOE HOTEL Night Auditor 11 pm-7am, full-time includes some weekends. Must have good people skills. Hotel experience a plus. We offer a great working environment, competitive wages 8 benefit package. Four Points Sheraton Ann Arbor. No phone calls. Fax -734- 996-8136 - matt.morelli® fourpointsannarbor.com GLAZIER/INSTALLER, 2-5 yr experienced, for Ypsi based shower enclosure business. Excellent pay, leadership opportunity w/future growth potential. Send resume to; lnfo@glass-visions.net or fax 734-340-5023 GROUNDSKEEPER Estate Grounds maintenance. Responsible, energetic person needed for permanent F/T position at a large Ann Arbor Estate. Experience with vegetable gardening, greenhouses, livestock, swimming pools are pluses. Call 734-623-8588 ext 375, HAIRSTYLIST - Self-employed, chair rental, FT 8 PT, Christian salon owner seeking experienced stylist w/ clientele. 2 positions avail, 2 mo free rent for eligible persons. 734-668-0300, Marty. Hair Stylist Wanted Are you passionate and motivated about your career? Do you want to work with a team of talented, experienced professionals dedicated to the highest quality of client service? If so please call (517) 540-1420. We are seeking qualified and established designers in the Livingston area. Laborers Needed ASAP! Local Construction Company up to $500/wk. Full Time. TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 HOUSECLEANERS Monday-Friday. Days. Up to $10.50/hr. Benefits. Car required. 4902 Dewitt #101 Canton. 734-394-1771 INSURED PAINTINGSUBCONTRACTORS NEEDED. 734-663-8800. INTERVIEWER, TELEPHONE No Sales! Starting pay $7-8/hr. 10-35 hrs/wk. No experience necessary. Training provided. No dress code. Fluent Spanish a plus. DataStat offers challenging work in a relaxed atmosphere. Great part time job for student or professional. Apply at: 3975 Research Park Dr Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 EOE Laboratory Test Technician Axel is a small company providing highly technical physical testing services to engineers and users of simulation software. We are seeking an individual to perform laboratory experiments in a physical testing laboratory. This position involves very careful technical work with testing instruments and subsequent data analysis. Candidates will have many of the following abilities; • Good physical dexterity • Very strong mechanical skills • A high level of comfort with computers and instruments • Experience with practical problem solving • Ability and desire to learn and adapt • Willingness to work with others to solve day-to-day testing problems • Ability and desire to perform difficult and complex experiments Axel Products is flexible with regards to employment arrangements and your interest will be held strictly confidential. Please Indicate your interest or send a resume and e-mail cover letter to; kurt@axelproducts.com LANDSCAPING Design-Sales trainee and office manager. Must have; design training, excellent computer skills, advanced organizational abilities, and natural people-skills. Applications online at www.heart-and-soul.biz LAW ENFORCEMENT - Full time, no experience required. We train, M/F, age 17-34, Good pay, excellent benefits, educational and travel opportunities. Call (734) 434-6772, AN ARMY OF ONE, U.S. Army. LAW ENFORCEMENT-Full time, no experience required. We train, M/F, age 17-34, Good pay, excellent benefits, educational arid travel opportunities. Call (734) 434-6772, AN ARMY OF ONE, U.S. Army. list. Well organized, service minded individual needed to perform repairs on surgical instruments. Must possess sales/ service experience, computer literate, mechanically inclined 8 able to perform multiple tasks on a daily basis. Must be capable of effectively presenting data reports to customers at their request. Resume to: Box P 62, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ : C A R P E T : : CLEANERS : ♦ • Fu ll-Tim e ^ ^ •W ill Train 4 ♦ • $500/wk. ♦ ♦ • Oth er Depts Hiring ^ ♦ CALL TODAY - ♦ ♦ start Right Away! ^ ♦ 734-389-0202 1 G l a c ie r H il l s RETIREMENT COMMUNITY L a n d s c a p e C rew L e a d e r : Unique opportunity with one of Michi|:m’s most prestigious Retiiem^t Communnies. Glacier Hills is seeking an expmenr^ Landscape Crew leader for the daily landscape maintenance and installation needs of a 40.acte campus. Work with a full-time staff landscape designer and crew to directly improve the grounds and the residents’ quality o f living. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and at least 2-3 years of foreman experience with a landscape design/build or maintenance company. Landscape motorized equipment experience required. We have excellent career opportunities and compensation including medical, dental, optical, 401(k) and vacation. Submit resume to: Human Resources Glacier Hills Retirement Community 1200 Earhart Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Email to lanjab@glacierhills.org Fax:(734)929-6901 www.glacierhiils.org. S ' \ .5 Library Security Assistant, Casual • • • Ann Arbor District Library, PT, days/eves/wknds. Monitors library 8 property; greets patrons, visitors, vendors, operates automated switchboard, writes reports, maintains database, shipping/receiving 1. HS/GED& lence desired. IBM computer experienced w/Word and Excel required. $11.41hrEOE. Application required: Position #06-047 343 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 orwww.aadl.org Deadline Is Feb. 17. Maintenance Position F/T, good benefits with nonprofit housing organization. Experience in residential . buildings 8 grounds maintenance, reliable transportation 8 good people skills a must. EOE. Send resume or letter of interest to Attn Personnel AVALON HOUSING, INC. 603 West Huron Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Maintenance Positions Local book manufacturer has openings on the afternoon and midnight shift for an Electrical Technician and Master Mechanic. Job duties include troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment problems, evaluating and repairing or replacing circuit boards, relays, controllers, drives, fuses, etc. and assisting in new equipment installation. Experience or related education desirable. Electrical Technician Must have c i understanding of lo^ic diagrams and schematics, have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated and able to work well both as an individual and with others. Afternoon shift. Master Mechanic Must be proficient in the operation of drill presses, lathes, welding and milling machines and able to perform machine repair. Midnight shift. Interested candidates should apply in person at: Edwards Brothers, 2500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 or online at: www.riteone.org/edwards, Job Code Maint06. Please, do not mail resumes. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/v/d. E D W A R D S B R O T H E R S MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR For mid size apt. community in the Ann Arbor area. Must have leadership ability, 2 years of plumbing 8 electrical experience 8 HVAC certified. Please send resume to:BoxP128, P.O. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1147. Manufacturing Support Specialist #06-004 BioPort Corporation - the sole producer of the FDA-licensed Anthrax Vaccine - is experiencing tremendous grovirth and success. Must have a sound understanding of regulated manufacturing operations and be able to review documentation to ensure the reported value complies with the expected value as well as represent QA in real-time decision making when it involves production related problem solving. Must also assess Corrective Work Orders and determine if the correction requires change control, provide good clean room and GMP oversight, and apply good sound industry practice to reduce BPR review cycle times, improve documentation practices, and ensure data integrity. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ideal candidate must have the desire to drive towards continuous improvement in GDP, GMP, and reduction in BPR review and disposition cycle times. 2 plus years of experience working in a quality organization. BS in applied science. 12 hour shift rotation schedule {6am-6pm) including weekends/holidays. BioPort offers a competitive compensation/benefits package. To apply, please visit our website at www.bioport.com/careers; e-mail your resume to: veringd@bioport.com Fax to (517) 327-7202 or mail your resume to: BioPort Corporation Human Resources 3500 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, Ml 48906 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE BioPort Corporation, is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity in its workforce. MECHANIC - full time, no experience required. We train, M/F, age 17-34, Good pay, excellent benefits, educational and travel opportunities. Call (734) 434-6772. AN ARMY OF ONE, U.S. Army Member Service Representatives MidWest Financial Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit, full service financial institution has immediate openings for full-time and part-time Member Service Representatives who are able to work a flexible schedule Mon-Sat. Candidates must be energetic professionals who have a passion for sales and a drive to educate and assist members. Must be a goal-oriented 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. Cash handiing/sales experience a plus. Please submit resume to MidWest Financial Credit Union, 2400 Green Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 Fax 734-213-3026 or e-mail lrayner@mwfcu.org EOE. OFFICE CLEANER-Ann Arbor Trash, Vacuum. $10/hr. Sun- Fri 8pm-12am. Experienced. 1-800-557-9430. PAINTERS 8 HANDYMEN needed. Must have drivers lie. 734-453-5917. Mechanical Systems Technician/Controls Install, diagnose, maintain, calibrate and repair electronic and pneumatic control devices used to control HVAC systems and equipment. Minimum qualifications: minimum of 45 credit hours In HVAC coursework Including relevant programming language; HVAC certificate plus programming instruction; or equivalent education in HVAC including software programming, equivalent of two years work experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic and pneumatic control devices, possess a valid Michigan Drivers License, demonstrated ability to climb a ladder to a height of 15 feet, and lift 60 pounds 3 feet high, ability to use a microcomputer an knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing applications. Starting hourly rate is $22.87 with numerous fringe benefits. Application deadline is February 17,2006. Interested persons shall send completed Wee application and required credentials to the Off^lce of Human Resource Management, Washtenaw Community College, 1st floor Business Education Building, room 120,4800 E. Huron River Dr., 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 and application materials see our web site at; http://www.wccnet.edu/jobs Wee is a smoke free campus AA/EEO/ADA PEST CONTROL SERVICE TECHNICIAN Griffin Industries has an immediate opening for a pest control technician in the West Ann Arbor region. Are you interested in; ★ Stable employment ★ Established customer base ★ Limited supervision ★ One-on-one customer interaction? You may be the ideal candidate. We offer an excellent benefit package, paid training, and competitive earnings with bonus potential, along with a friendly work environment. A Bachelors degree in Natural Science or related field is helpful, but not required. Please send resume and salary requirements to Griffin Industries, 3001 E. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, Ml 49001, Attn: HR172, or fax to 269-388-5120. EOE. Griffin Industries is a drug and smoke-free working environment. Planning Coordinator Con-Way NOW, Inc., an expedited trucking company owned by the Fortune 500 and NYSE company CNF, is seeking an individual for the Planning Coordinator position. Position entails planning staging locations for empty equipment, tracking shipments, use of mapping software to assist with directions, and consistent communication with our fleet. Individuals seeking employment must posses strong computer skills, solid organizational skills and be self-motivated. We are a high growth company that offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, pension and 401 (k). To be considered, please reference position #162 and send your resume of qualifications and salary history to: Con-Way NOW Position #162 4840 Venture Dr Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Fax: 734-213-7745 now.jobs@con-way.com EOE M/F/DA/ PORTER/HELPER FT, for busy collision shop in Ann ArborA/psi area. Call 734-975-4600. Production Manager for home remodeling firm, Washtenaw Woodwrights. Must be people oriented, experienced w/Excel 8 scheduling software 8 know carpentry 8 renovations. FT, Benefits. Excellent opportunity for the right person. Equal Opportunity Employer Fax resume to: 994-8796 brucecurtis® woodwrights.com y y y y y y PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Hatch Stamping Company, a TS16949 certified supplier of automotive assemblies and metal stampings has immediate openings for production supervisors in its Chelsea and Livingston County Michigan facilities. This person must be well organized and have 5-7 years of experience in metal stampings and assembly operations. This position requires strong leadership and coaching abilities. Must be qualified in QS9000 and Lean Manufacturing concepts and must have experience with robotic assemblies. Basic computer skills (Windows) required. Hatch Stamping Company offers a competitive salary, a benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and disability Insurance and employee profit sharing and 401 (k) plan. Please send resumes and salary requirements to: Hatch Stamping Company 635 E. Industrial Dr. Chelsea, Ml 48118 Attention: Human Resource Department Email Hatch.Mail® HatchStamping.com A M A A A Product Rep PART TIME Great pay, ideal for students/ others, flex schedules, will train, all ages 18+, conditions apply, 994-3804 CALL MONDAY Receptionist (Local Company) $10/hr FT no experience necessary will train. TDC fee $245. 517-886-5445 Rough Framer/Carpenter $20/hrfull time position in Ann Arborl Needed ASAP. TDC Fee $245. 517-886-5445 Security, FT/PT. Prior Military 8 Police experience only. SIA Security. 734-528-9000. Regional Maintenance Manager FCR, Inc is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager, based in their Ann Arbor, Ml facility. Qualified candidates must possess strong leadership, training and supervision skills, have the ability to perform and inspect all maintenance shift operations, organize and motivate service personnel, have good communication skills, and manage maintenance shop operations. A complete understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, structural design, and electrical skills are necessary, along with welding and fabrication skills. Experienced mechanics with heavy industrial equipment backgrounds are preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and various maintenance software programs is required. A commitment to understanding, practicing and enforcing Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Safety Policies is essential. Travel to other facilities is required. Please forward resume and cover letter to: Stephanie Carr FCR, Inc. 809 West Hill Street Charlotte, NC 28269 Fax: (704) 379-0686 FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! . Coordination Specialist 40 hr wk, midnight shift with Gift of Life Ml. Position coordinates all aspects related to organ donation, procurement and allocation - primarily though telephone and computer programs. 1 yr experience in medical field, some college preferred. Ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, ability to make independent decisions, and have a good understanding of medical terminology along with above average computer skills. On-call and weekend shift coverage required. Excellent benefit package. Submit cover letter/resume to: HR, 2203 Platt Rd Ann Arbor, Ml 48104 fax: 734-973-2977 email: jobs@giftoflifemichigan.org. SIGN TECH 8 FABRICATOR - 2 positions - 3-4 years experience minimum. Willing to relocate to a warmer environment. Some moving expenses paid. Paid vacation 8 holidays 8 medical benefits. Call: 1-866-727-5858 Stability Coordinator #06-009 BioPort Corporation - the sole producer of the FDA-licensed Anthrax Vaccine- Is experiencing tremendous growth and success. Qualified candidate wilt manage stability studies, write protocols, and be the department owner of temperature storage chambers. Must conduct internal audits, participate in analytical investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs. Must have good analytical and troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and provide timely communication to team members. 1 year of stability ' preferred. Must lift up to 25 lbs. of ICH guidelines, LIMS, and laboratory techniques is a plus. 3-plus years Quality Control experience in a pharmaceutical setting. BS in a Biological Science. BioPort offers a competitive compensation/ benefits package. To apply, please visit our website at www.bioport.com/careers; e-mail your resume to: veringd@bioport.com;fax to (517) 327-7202; or mail your resume to: BioPort Corporation Human Resources 3500 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, Ml 48906 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE BioPort Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity in its workforce. TELEMARKETER Must have experience, good work ethic. Full-time. $10/ hour. 313-529-8446. TEST SCORERS Bachelors degree in any field required. Retirees are welcome. Scorers are hired per . project. Paid training! Hiring for project with late March start. Both day and evening positions and interviews available. Monday through Friday work until project ends. All Vvork done in Ypsilanti. $10.10 per hour. Call (734) 544-7686 bbei tween 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for more information. Measurement Incorporated. TRANSIT DIRECTOR The City of Milan (5,600 population) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Public Transit Director. The city is located twelve miles south of Ann Arbor and 40 miles west of Detroit. Qualified applicants will have successfully completed high school, college desired, proven w ritten and oral communication skills, basic computer skills, proven people skills and grant writing experience a plus. Applicants should hold a Michigan Commercial Driver's License with a "P" endorsement or be able to obtain such within six months of employment. Must pass physical exam, drug screen and background investigation. Send resume and salary requirements to City of Milan, Human Resources, 147 Wabash St, Milan, Ml 48160. Visit www.ci.milan.mi.us for more information. EOE. VETERINARY TECH Prefer licensed, experienced for small animal clinic in South Lyon. P/T, benefits. Call 248-437-1243 Hawthorn Suites is hiring friendly, outgoing people for FT night audit 8 front desk. Great pay, benefit avail. Apply in person only: 3535 Green Ct. Ann Arbor. I Drivers Driver $1000 Student Sign-On Bonus 3 Week Paid CDL Training No Experience Needed Drivers based in Ann Arbor Solo and Team Positions Available Earn up to $40,000/1st yr. and Full Benefits PAM. Transport 1-877-812-0933 Sunday 11 am to 9pm Mon-Fri7amto6pm Apply Online at www.drive4pam.com THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 C 9 Drivers Driver ATTENTION! DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! You can earn $35,000 to $65,000 in your new career. We will sponsor the total cost of your CDL training. EOE. Call Lee: 800-615-4443 Experienced Drivers Call: 800-333-8595 Driver t t K N I G H T ^^^TRANSPORTATION Plenty of Freight Top Notch Equipment For Real Home Time With your Family 888-346-4639 www.knighttrans.com Class A CuL/6 mos OTR Drivers $1,000 Sign On (For Experienced OTR Drivers) New PAY INCREASE! U S A T R U C K Dedicated and Regional Co., Owner Operators, Teams and Student Grads Call 7 Days a Week 800-889-5805 www.gousatruck.com eoe m/f/h/v DRIVERS - Accepting Trainees for Werner, Swift, CR England, others! 16 day CDL! No money down. Tuition reimbursement. Job placement assistance. Mon- Sun 1-800-883-0171 J-40 Drivers-Experienced and Inexperienced CHECK O U T THE CHANGES ^ U U F T OTR, Regional, and Dedicated • Top Industry Pay • Flexible Hometime CDL Training Available 100% Tuition Reimbursement SEE WHAT MAKES SWIFT... STRONG! Call: 1-800-231-5209 www.SwiftTrucking Jobs.com Business and Franchise Opportunities Positions in this classification (5520, Business and Franchise Opportunities) are considered of a homebased, self-employed or entrepreneurial nature. Business opportunities that require an investment of more than $500 are required to be registered with the State of Michigan, Attorney General's Office per Michigan House Bill 5118, Sec 3B(1). ABSOLUTE Gold Mine! 80 Machines -i- Locations All for $9,995. 800-344-1277 ALMOND JOY, FRITO LAY, SNICKERS Vend Routes vyith Great Locations. Big $$$. $0 Down WAC. $11,195 Investment. 1-800-940-5277 .0. Washfenaw County.'Busihess/ residential. Lucrative/ turnkey $350K. 517-206-8300 BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SERVICE COMPANY Profitable. Price: $475,000 SBA Financing Avail Call A. John Richwine, CCIM Marketpoint Associates 734-930-0011 Do you have an Antares vending machine route in Washtenaw Cty area? Must sell 3 machines because of health problems. 2 machines are placed and 1 machine brand new. Price neg. Call Rhine Fecho 734-424-1008. PRINTING/GRAPHIC FRANCHISE Owner looking to retire!! A Full Service Center w/accounts. No Experience Necessary, Company Training, Support, Low investment. 800-645-3006 RE-USE THE NEWS We are proud to use recycled newsprint. Print Shop for Sale Can run with 2 or 3 people. Established in 1982. Southeastern Ml. $175,000; I will finance part. Contact at: 47621@qtwave.net Upscale Ladies Consignment Shop. Great location. 1000 -faccounts. Call Brian for info ® 734-678-9032 Women Gym for sale. Ann Arbor Area. Established base; growing. Call 248-887- 6355 or a2gym@aol.com. Auction House & Real Estate Feb. 11,2006,2 p.m. Open House Feb. 5,2-4 p.m. 165WestdaIe Howell, Michigan 1 block off Grand River Lake access, 1349 sq. ft. with fireplace. 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage, oorner lot, very nice home. Arrow Auction Service 810-227-6000 or 517-712-7349 (Antiques, Art and Collectibles Lane cedar chest w/ bottom drawer 1940s, other various jewelry, dishes, etc. ©734-975-5683. Moving-Quality oak 48" round table, fancy oak dresser, large hutch,gate-leg table, large scale. 517-788-8877 TAYLOR Town Trade Center Antiques & collectibles-Flee Market-Public Auctions, 7 days/week, 150 booths, 300 showcases, 400 tables-Week end shows rotate. Toy Show Feb. 4-5, Antiques show Feb. 11-12. 313-295-6901. I Household Items A CHEAP SLEEP! 9 mattress styles; firm, plush, pillowtop, memory foam, $159 to $999 vanwinklemattress.com (734) 678-5289 or (810) 220-2929 Full Size Washer & Dryer, plus stove 8 refrigerator. $99. ea. Can deliver 8 pick up ©734-260-7211 © Bed, full size MATTRESS SET, like new, still wrapped, w/warranty. Sacrifice. $135. 734-891-8481 Bed, queen pillow top MATTRESS SET, like new, in plastic. Sell $150. Can deliver. 734-891-8481 Bedroom Suite, (like new) 7 Pc. Designer Cherry BR w/ TV Armoire. Delivery avail. ONLY $950. (734) 637-2012 DESK, ROLL TOP -Beautiful, like new,Oak, lots of storage, nice quality. Ideal for home office $600 734-429-5318 Dining Room Set-Henredon, table w/ 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet. Eexcellent condition. $1500. 734-995-9750 Executive home moving sale GE Profile Arctica side-byside refrigerator, stainless steel $900; Fisher-Paykel washer 8 electric dryer pair $400; Olhausen 8' professional billiards table 8 accessories $1500; male 8female 26" Huffy Canyon 15 speed bikes, $50 ea, 8 a Magna 24" dirt bike w / grip shift $45; high-quality furniture 8 unique decorative items. Call 734-761 -1344/657-8774 GE black refrigerator, stove, space saver microwave 8 dishwasher. Excellent condition. $500. 734-623-0144 King pillow top MATTRESS SET, like new, in bag. Only $250. Deliverable. 734-891-8481 Moving Sale - Oak dining table with 4 chairs. Leather sofa, Love seat and much more. 734-222-6474. Moving Sale - Oak Bdrm Set, $ ^ 0 . Oak dining set, $550. Large Solid Pine Entertaiment center, $300. ©734-994-4962. STOVE - Black, GE, dishwasher, refrigerator 8 space saver microwave. Excellent condition. 734-623-0144 Thomasville queen-sized wrought-iron canopy bed with matching Armoire. $750. 734-369-3223 Miscellaneous Items New Year Special! Will hand paint one bathroom 8 closet. $175-700. Old but trustworthy! ® 517-304-8970 after 5. Daily Bargains BACK EXERCISER - Stationary. $100. After 5, 734-998-0698. BAND SAW - Rockwell, on stand. $125. After 5, 734-998-0698. CAR -'87 Olds 88, leather interior, bad trans, $300/best. Call 734-485-9618 Computer P4 1.8^hz 80gig hd 256ram cd writer Windows XP $325. 975-9042 COUCH - Traditional, white fabric w/ wood trim. 7'. $199. 248-486-9981. DESK, rolltop, dark pine w/ chair. Hardly used. $495/ best. 248-486-9981. Dinette Set (dark pine) w/ matching corner china cabinet. $499. 734-971-1224. ENGINE - Chevy, 350 C1D,4 bolt main, 34K actual mi. 1986, Complete all accessories. $499. 734-368-6541 Hockey Equipment - Youth, skates, pants, helmets. $175/best. 248-486-9981. Living Room Set - Love seat, 2 chairs 8 2 end tables. Pastel rose 8 seafoam green. All for $499. 734-878-5044 RADIAL ARM SAW - 10", good condition, $100. After 5, 734-998-0698. Washer/Dryer - Stackable, Kenmore, gas, white, works great. $275. 734-340-5116. Washer/Dryer, Whirpool - White, $199, will separate. 734-905-0742. BOSTON UPRIGHT PIANO 8 years old. Oak finish. Excellent condition. $4500. ©810-814-3909® ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ PIANO - Krauker upriqht, w/ bench. Good condition. $1300. 734-665-8018. Piano Store Going Out of Business - Inventory of grands, baby grands, consoles, organs 8 digitals will be auctioned in Jackson Sat. Feb. 11. Call for details 866-651-4770. 6ft Light Mahogany Chickering Grand Piano, circa 1905. $ 1,000. Call 734-663-9151 YAMAHA Baby Grand, must sell. $3000. Also Steinway Grand, make offer. ©269-651-4770. I Clothing, Furs and Jewelry Jewelry. All 14to 18 carat gold. Diamonds, 8 other precious stones. Cali (734) 709- 9818 for descriptions 8 appt. Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs HOT TUB/Spa '05-NEW. Still In wrapper, seats 6, w/ lounger Retail $5950. Sacrifice $2950, Call 734-732-9338 Firewood and Wood Stoves AARONS HARDWOODS 4X8X16, Free Delivery, Free Stacking. $80. 734-730-1146 Apple, Oak 8 Hickory Seasoned Firewood. 4'x8'x16" $70. Free Delivery. 734-429- 5534 or 734-528-1516. Kiln Dried Firewood $99.95 for 4x8. Air Dried $80. 517-629-9218/231 -206-4381, Tree Service Avail. SEASONED HARDWOOD $90,4x8x16, 2 for $170. Split 8 delivered free. ★ ★ 734-429-7854 ★ ★ Seasoned Hardwoods Delivery avail. 734-663-2595 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Building, Heating and Cooling Items NATURAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Beautiful prefabricated Natural Granite 2 5 V2" X 84" w/1 V2" bullnose edges $410 each. Island tops. 36" X 74", $510. Many colors. Call 248-486-5444. Scotty's Custom Sawmilling Will cut any size, mill work also avail, red oak, white oak, cherry, ash, walnut, maple, hickory 8 more in stock. 734- 787-8295, or 734-461-2133 Machine, Tool and Heavy Equipment USED FINISHED CARPENTRY TOOLS FOR SALE. 734-645-9444. Pets, Supplies, Grooming and Training WARNING: ADS FOR FREE PETS A beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who wish to sell your animal for the purpose of research or breeding. Please be sure to screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you! ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND! ¥ Our cats 8 kittens ¥ need homes furreverl PETCO ¥ Sun. 11-3pm AIREDALE PUPS AKC. Ready, vet checked. 810-223-4667 or 631-4255. AKC BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES - 1st shots, good markings. 1 female, 3 males. $550. 734-699-2426. AKC Rottweilers born on 12/25, shots, wormed, great temperament, parents on site. 734-846-1911 to 9pm AKC Siberian Husky pups, blue and brown eyes. Call (248)921-4886 or 248-486- 3528 susaciev@umich.edu Aussie pups champion breed see the rest get the best. Blue merle, black tri-males. $650-800. call 517-531-4305/ 740-5619 Blue Heeler Puppies - Current shots 8 worming, excellent markings. $150-200. 517-404-1028, 517-404-3045. Cairn Terrier (Toto) Wizard of Oz Pups, AKC, Social, Loving Shots, Very Healthy Lines. $650. 517-436-3469 Adrian. Cats, Cats, Cats It's NOT kitten season, but we have LOTS of young 8 older adult furballs pining for their own purrson. $80 to adopt at Mosaic Feline Refuge on S. Maple kitty-corner to Kroger, Meow's the time. 663-1318,332-1621. Champion razor-edge PITBULLS, blue 8 blue brindle, 5 females, parents on-site. ©734-260-0656. Chi-peke mix puppy - White w/black spots. Female, 12 wks. $300. 734-214-7777. CHIHUAHUAS - Long 8 short coats. Current shots 8 worming. Fawns 8 sables. $400. 517-404-3045, 517-404-1028. CHIHUAHUAS For Sale Long 8 short hair. 734-645-7853. Cocker Spaniel Pups - AKC, 2 black/white males, wormed, 1st 8 2nd shots. ©517-569-3151 © DACHSHUND PUPPIES Standard size, wire coats. AKC 8 health guarantee. Midland: 989-839-0804. German Shorthair Pups, AKC Champion Bloodlines. Males $400. Females $450. Ready to go on 01/14. 734-717-5362 Golden Retriever Puppies - AKC, 8 wks old, dew clawed, 1st shots 8 wormed. Mother on site. $425. 517-531-7435 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS AKC-lst shots 8 vet checked, extra nice, guarantee. $300. ©517-437-2593® Jack Russel Terrier Pups - 1 S t shots, wormed, U.K.C. registered, crate trained. Males, $295. Females, $345. 419-409-0527, Toledo. LAB PUPS - Black, $300 males, $350 females. 8 wks old. 1 S t shots, wormed, dew clawed, 734-279-1515. LHASA-APSOS - Small non shedding, current shots 8 worming. $350-400. 517-404- 1028 or 517-404-3045. LLEWELLIN ENGLISH Setter Pups FDSB registered, Shots, Whelped 10/06/05 View pups at; http://photoshow. comcast.net/llewellin 734-483-6801 LOVE CATS? Come meet 8 greet a few lonely loveys from Mosaic @ Dogma Catmantoo on Fourth St. near Farmer's Market. Sat. 10-2 or just visit our shelter. Mew! a 663-1618 or 332-1621. Maltese Mix 8 Yorkie Mix Puppies - Tiny non-shedding. Shots 8 wormed. $500. 517- 404-3045,517-404-1028. Miniature Pinscher Pups AKC reg., 1st shots 8 wormed, black 8 rust. $400/best. Please call 734-475-0058 Pom Puppies - Creams, reds, sables, 8 black. Shots 8 wormed. Tiny. $450-650. 517-404-3045,517-404-1028 Japanese Chin 8 Shih-Tzu mix, Male; Peke mix; Cream Chihuahua, Female. $300 8 up ©734-495-1826. SHARPEI/LAB MIX-Male, 7 mos, needs good home w/ room to run. All shots 8 neutered. $100. 734-368-2519 Shih-Tzu Puppies - 2 females, AKC vet check, first shots, family raised $500 each. ©517-788-3476 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES (6), ACA, black/white with blue eyes, 8 wks, beautiful! $300. Call 734-461-9879 ST. BERNARD PUPPIES -w / papers. 1st shots, wormed, dew clawed, long 8 short hair. $500,517-605-0514. ST. BERNARD PUPPIES-w/ papers. 1st shots, wormed, dew clawed, long 8 short hair. $450. 517-605-0514. Toy Poodles - Males, 2 cream, 1 black, 8 wks old. 1st shots 8 wormed. $650. 517-456-8147. Weimaraner pup, AKC, blue female, 7 wks, shots, wormed, $450. 419-636-6009 2 GREAT LABS, ONE BAD DIVORCE. One black 6 yr old male, 1 yellow 7 yr old male. Housebroke/crate broke. Force fetch 8 obedience trained. Michigan open grouse champions. North Dakota pheasant champions, waterfowl monsters. $750/ each. ©734-323-8189. YORKIE MIX PUPS $300/best. Call for info: 734-340-3162 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD on-line, ANYTIME at mlive.com/aanewsads/ or email us; newads@ annarbornews.com Riding Horses, Equipment and Stables ADOPT A HORSE. M 8 J Animal Rescue now has horses ready! Trail, show prospects, 4-H. AH levels, found, professionally trained. Call 586-484- 1087 by Appt. only. ANN ARBOR BARN indoor arena, trails, congenial group. Dressage coaching avail. 662-8472 or 455-7022. REG. QUARTER HORSES 2-7yrs old\foundation bloodlines. $2000-4000. Call 517- 531-4305/740-5619 Health, Fitness and Sporting Goods BILLIARD/POOL TABLE-New in box. Solid wood, leather pockets. 8', 1" slate. 800 lb. $1,450. 734-732-9338 Nautilus Bowflex Xtreme 210XTLU, leg attachment, lat/squat bar, great condition. 1 yr old. $875. 734-699-3092 Pool table - Like new, 8' w/ all accessories 8 hanging 3-lamp light. $800. 734-340-3137. (Recreation and Travel Vehicles Coachman Mirada class A motor home, '01,32 ft., 20K mi., V-10 power, 2-slides, hydraulic jacks, beautiful condition, new tow dolly, ext. warranty, $1000 for gas -I- 1st Yrs. insurance. $^K/best. 734-547-0149/734-507-9231. FIND IT HERE! in the Classifieds! AFTER HOURS? FORGOT TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads/ Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News ANYTIME! Earlier deadlines apply. 27 FT. TRAVEL TRAILER - 2003 model.. Light weight. Sleeps 8. Slide out. Bunks. Master bed, tub, full kitchen. Appraises at over $17,000. $14,800 (734) 649-0679 2002 5th Wheel Hornet by Keystone - 28’/? ft. $25,000 New. Excellent condition sleeps 8. Stereo system 8 slide outs. Real Bargain at $11,000 Firm. 734-878-9269 Motorcycles, Mini Bikes and Service HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA-GLIDE CLASSIC. 100th anniversary edition, gold key, black, 16K miles. $15,100. 734-216-1916. HARLEY HERITAGE '03 Softail Classic w/extras. 744 miles. Silver/Black $18,500. ©517-294-1514 Suzuki Katana '95 - 600cc, Yoshi Mura Pipe, new tires/ brakes. Great starter bike! $1,200/best. 734-255-7522. Snowmobiles, Equipment and Service '96 ARCTIC CAT THUNDERCAT 900, reverse, new track, 196 studs, new shocks/plastic skis, good condition. $1950. 734-623-4489. Refrigerator - 22 cu', Gibson, frost-free. Great condition, white. $150,810-229-6820 SEWING MACHINE - Necchi Supernova, w / cabinet 8 extras. $150. 248-486-9981. SNOWSCRAPER, PLOWBLADE: 60in,fits Class I 3pt hitch $100. 734-645-3754 Sofa 8 Loveseat, Flexsteel. Cream/sage/rose. Camelback style. Excellent condition. $350. ©810-231-1479. H O h Y T O • i m p o r t C e n t e r • 2 5 7 5 S . S t a t e , A n n A r b 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. 10:00-4:00 TIRES, Michelin Symmetry (4). P235/60R-16, approx 9000 mi, $199.734-485-8979 TV 8 TV stand - 27" Sanyo, grey stand w / glass. $150. 734-905-0742. F re e b ie s Items priced in person $99orle$$ A special service for readers of The Ann Arbor News! Sell rtems. pnced at $9S or less in The Ann Arbor News FreebiesI Uni of 3 Freebie ads week, per household. on onginalformore-m. freebies@annaibomews,com. Sorry, ads FREE! 2 0 0 3A CU R A R L 3 .S Silver, 54K, auto, F^W/D, A/C, PS, VW. PL, cassette, CD, Bose premium sound, ,/VBS, traction control, leather, dual p.seats, moon, alloys. $ 19,990 2 0 0 2A CU R A TL 3 .2 TYP E S 59K, white, V6 3.2L VTKC, auto, FWD, PS, PW; PI., ca.- sette, CD, premium sound, ABS, traction control, leatker, dual p.seats, moon, alloys. $ 19,990 2 0 0 2 A U D I A 6 SED A N 41K, Llaci;, V6 3L, auto, Quattto AWD, A/C, PS, I^ , PL, cassette, i Cl), ABS, traction control, leatker, dua] p.seats, moon, alloys, certified, oY'R/lOOK warranty. 1Q98 FORD TAURUS S E Green, 125K, V6 3L, auto, L'WD, A/C, PS, PL, tilt, cruise, cassette. t 2 0 0 3 H O NDA P ILO T \ , E X S P O R T J UK, li^hl hU , V6 3.SI., VTEC, I atito, ^ T ) , A/C, PS, I”^ PL, ca.- sette, CD, ABS, traction control, I p.seai. ruofrack, alloys. Honda cer- ■ titied, 7YR/100K warranty. $ 19,990 Freebies AQUARIUM - 5 gai assorted supplies. $10. 426-1641 BOOKS (2)-NFL at Super Bowl XL $25 ea. 417-1624 COIN - Olympic 1994 silver. $20 best. 665-8376 COMPUTER INK - HP 51629A black. $5. 429-3132 Tire Rims-15x7-5 lug, fit Ford Ranger 2for$30. 810-2295308 COMPUTER INK - HP 51649A color. $5. 429-3132 COOKIE PRESS - Never used. S10 best. 665-8376 WAFFLE MAKER - Like new. $10 best. 665-8376 BED - Double head/footboard. $13. 810-225-4430 FISH TANK - 5 gal assorted supplies. $10. 426-1641 DRYER - Gas good condition. $50. 734-323-6810. FOSSIL & SEA SHELL COLLECTION - Free. 971-4233 DWARF HAMSTERS - 4 wks. old, cute. 810-231-1098. LAWN MOWER BAGGER UNIT-Deere. $69. 429-3132 ELECTRIC MOTOR - 3 h.p., 3-phase. $40. (734) 449-8449. ENGINE STAND- 1000 #, new. $40/best. 449-8449. MICROWAVE 1000 W, white. $15. (734) 449-8449. SEWING MACHINE - Electric. $49,810-225-4430 SNOW BLOWER - Ariens 5 hp. $69. 248-446-0379. SOFA - 90" brown leather. $55. 810-225-4430 F r e e b ie s Freebies Wanted to Buy Only $1 for each Wanted item. Two lines only. One item per ad. For items valued $0 to $99 advertised for FREE! Two lines only. One item per ad. INCLUDE PRICE. Deadline for Saturday Freebies is 4:30 p.m. Tbursday. Waik-ins, maii this form to; Freebies, The Ann Arbor News, P. 0. Box 1147, Ann Arbor, Mi 48106-1147 or piace it on-iine at freebies@annafbornews.com Your name_________________________________________________ Street address______________ City______________________ State .Z ip . Daytime telephone number | Ad #1 Start here Please include snaces and Dunctuation. Check one; FTS □ WTB n 1 r T T T T i 1 Ad #2 Start here A. Please include suaces and nunctuat on. Check one; FTS □ FWTBD n T T T i Ad #3 Start here ■*. Please nclude snaces and nunc uation. Check one: FTS □ FWTE i:;i U M L Freebies to Sell are Free. Private invidual ads only. No cars may be sold in Freebies. Pets, plants and firewood must be free. Freebies Wanted to Buy are $1 each. 1997 MERCEDES BENZ SL C IA ^ SL 500 ROADSTER lOOK, maroon, V8 5L, auto, A/C, PS, P ^ PL, cassette, CD, BOSE premium sound, ABS, leatker, dual ^.aeats, premium $ 1 9 , 9 9 0 20 0 4 N IS S A N F RO N T IE R X E 6 OK, King cak skort ked, wkite, V6 3.3L,auto, 4WD, A/C, PS, PL, CD, ABS, ked liner, alloys. $13,990 2002 VW JE T TA OLS Dark klue, 26K, 4 cyl. 2L, 5 sp^eed, EWB, A/C, PS, rW, PL, cassette, CD, ABS, moonroof, roof rack, alloys. VW certi£iod, 2W24K. 2 0 0 3 VW P AS SA T W8 4M O T IO N Dart Hue, 44K, W8 4L, AWD, A/C, PS, PW; PI, cassette, CD, premium sound. ABS, leatker, p.seai, moon, alloys. VW certij lied, 6YR/74K warranty. $19,990 2 0 0 0 TOYOTA SO L A R A S E UeiVe/tan, 64K, V6 3L, 5 speea, FWD, A/C, PS, pw; PL, cassette, CD, ABS, leatker, p.seat, moonroof, alloys. $11,12S B E S T A U T O D E A L E R S H I P S E R V I C E R E A D E R ’ S C H O I C E A W A R D W I N N E R W e p r o v i d e g r e a t s e r v i c e & u s e t k e k i g k e s t q u a l i t y p a r t s ! O u r v e k i c l e s c o n s i s t e n t l y r a n . a . k k i g k m r e s a l e v a l u e ! ‘0 1 ACURA TL 3.2 SEDAN-SUver,V63.2L VTEC, auto, FWD, leather, moon.. $17,990 ‘02 ACURA TL 3.2 TYPE S-38K, met. green, auto, FWD, leather, loaded. . $19,990 ‘02 AUDI A4 SEDAN-6 IK, certified, blue, auto, AWD, leather, moon, alloys.. $20,355 ‘03 AUDI A6 SEDAN-49K, black, auto, AWD, certified, leather, moon, alloys.. $27,490 ‘03 AUDI A6 SEDAN-44K, black, auto, AWD, certified, leather, moon, alloys.. $28,470 ‘02 AUDI TT 225 QUATTRO COUPE-48K, green, 6 speed, AWD, leather, spoiler.. $23,990 ‘02 AUDI T T 225 QUATTRO COUPE-38K6 speed,AWD,leather,certified,CD ..$24,750 ‘01 BMW Z3 3.01 ROADSTER-Red,45K, 5 speed, CD, leather, premium wheels ..$23,685 ‘98 FORD ESCORT SE-80K, d a rk blue, auto, FWD, cassette, a llo y s .........$4,780 ‘02 FORD TAURUS SES-52K,V6,3Lauto,FWD,CD,leather,p.seat,moon,alloys.......$9,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-48K,4 cyL,2.4 L VTEC, auto, FWD, CD, certified.. $17,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-Silver, 17K, certified, auto, FWD, CD, leather, p.seat, moon .. $20,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-44K, auto, FWD, CD, moon, c e r tifie d ............. $17,855 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD EX-46K, gray, auto, FWD, leather, moonroof, alloys, CD, certified... $ 19,380 ‘04 HONDA ACCORD EX-46K, green, certified, auto, FWD, CD, leather, moon, alloys .. $ 19,995 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-Silver, 29K, auto, FWD, CD, ABS, c e r tifie d .. . $17,365 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-34K, ce rtified , auto, FWD, CD, ABS..................$16,990 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-Black, 45K, 5 speed, FWD, CD, spoiler, certified.. $15,435 ‘03 HONDA ACCORD LX-35K, white, FWD, CD, ABS, ce rtifie d ............... $16,990 ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-127K, black, auto, 4WD, cassette, ABS, a llo y s . . . $13,990 ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX SPORT-Maroon,55K,auto,4WD,assette,CD,moon,certified...$17,600 ‘02 HONDA CR-V EX-Green,36K, auto, 4WD, CD, moon, cassette, certified.. $18,225 ‘03 HONDA C IVIC EX-Beige/tan, 19K, certified, roof, aUoys, auto, FWD . . . $15,990 ‘03 HONDA CR-V EX-41K, c e rtifie d , auto, 4WD, CD, moon, alloys . . . . $19,880 ‘02 HONDA CIVIC EX-39K, sUver, ce rtified , 5 speed, CD, m o o n ro o f.. . $13,990 ‘02 HONDA C IVIC EX-48K, dark blue, auto, FWD, certified, moon 8t more.. $13,990 ‘02 HONDA C IVIC EX-Silver, 41K, ce rtifie d , 5 speed, CD, m o o n ...........$13,990 ‘03 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-24K, green, auto, FWD, roof, alloys, certified . . . $23,575 ‘04 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-Gold, 40K, V6 3.5L, auto, FWD, ce rtifie d . . . $22,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-49K, gold, auto, 4WD, c e r t if ie d ............................$19,990 ‘03 HONDA PILOT EX-32K, auto, 4WD, V6 3.5L VTEC, c e r tifie d ...........$26,990 ‘02 HONDA S2000 CONVERTIBLE-24K, silver, 6 speed, leather, certified.. $22,990 ‘0 3 IN F IN IT I 135-Silver, 55K, auto, FW^D, moon, lo a d e d ..........................$19,990 ‘04 NISSAN FRONTIER X E-King cab, 37K, auto, 4W D ............................$15,990 ‘02 SATURN VUE-Silver, 51K,V6 3L, auto, AWD, cassette, CD, alloys . . $14,995 ‘01 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE CONVERTIBLE-38K, silver, leather, FWD, auto .. $16,990 | ‘03 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE CONVERTlBLE-Black,49K,anto,FWD,assette,alloys...$18,990 ‘02 VW EUROVAN MV-Silver, 50K, auto, FWD, weekender pkg, certified. . . $27,990 ‘03 VW JETTA GLS SEDAN-35K, auto, gray, FWD, moon, alloys, CD, certified.. $15,490 ‘04 VW JETTA GLS SEDAN-20K, gray, auto, FWD, cassette, CD, certified... $17,990 I ‘02 VW NEW BEETLE GLS-36K, silver, auto, FWD, certified, cassette, CD.. $14,490 ‘03 VW PASSAT G L -5 sp ee d ,4 1K,ce rtified ,FWD , CD,cassette.............$14,990 ‘03 VW PASSAT GL-Wagon, 24K, auto, FWD, CD, ro of, c e r t if ie d ...........$16,475 ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS-Gold, 37K, c e rtifie d , FWD, cassette..................... .. $14,990 ‘02 VW PASSAT GLS-47K, silver, c e rtifie d , moon, alloys, FW D .............$15,990 I ‘03 VW PASSAT GLS-Black, 35K, auto, FWD, moon, alloys, ce rtifie d . . $17,490 ‘03 VW PASSAT GLS-Green, 38K, auto, FWD, ce rtified , moon, a llo y s . . $17,490 ‘02 VW PASSAT G LX 4 MOTION-Wagon, white, AWD, certified, leather, e tc .. $22,590 ‘02 VW PASSAT W8 MOTION-Wagon, 50K, black, AWD, certified, leather, moon.. $26,990 ‘0 4VWTOUAREGSPORT-23K,black,auto,4WD,leather,moon,alloys,warranty ..$31,990 | V i s i t u s a t w w w . h o w a r d c o o p e r . c o mC 2 2 0 1 2 6 8 • v r ' T h e r e 's a b e t t e r w a y . 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Main St., Brighton C O M M U N I T Y N E W S (810) 844-2000 CIO THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 NEON SIGN REPAIRS SIGNS SIGN MAINTENANCE BORDERS BULBS & BALLASTS REPAIRS VEHICLE LEHERING Tattoo Your Vehicle with vinyl graphics. Make a statement. Vinyl your car, truck, snowboard, and much more. Wholesale prices. Parking lot lights too. Garrison Sign Co. (8101 227>8983 ________________C22Q1014 I Antique and Classic Vehicles Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 1970 W31,4speed, body restored to new, rechrome, $18,000 cash. ® 734-434-8218 1969 Mercedes 280SL - California car. Air, auto. RED - just right for your Valentine. $20,000. 734-355-6930. Budget Wheels Under $3,000 92 Chevy S-10'92 truck. V-6, 5 speed auto. Brand new tires, radiator,muffler, Blaupunkt stereo. Needs nothing. Some rust, but excellent running condition. Single-cab. Great 2nd vehicle or work truck. 98,800miles $1700 (734) 340-5151 Cadillac Seville '88 - Very nice car, leather, 4door. 77K ml.. Lots of new parts $1,600. David 734-649-7692 CHEVY METRO'00. Good condition. 85K, AC auto $2500. ©248-207-9113 CHEVY MONTE CARLO '95 - 3.4 engine, leather, alum wheels, 140K, car does not run. $650. 248-787-0752. CHRYSLER LEBARON '89 ■ convertible, under 52 k ml, many new parts, body in excellent condition. $2000/best. 734-482-2883, 323-7158. DODGE WORK VAN 1500 1997, Great condition. V-6, highway mi., white. $1,795. S 734-330-0243 FORD ESCORT LX '99 4-door, auto, $2900. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Ford ESCORT ZX2 Sport '98. CD, auto $2875/best. FORD EXPLORER XLT '94. CD, 4x4 $2450/best. 734-664-5970 FORD EXPLORER XLT '94 - 4WD,green,auto,power locks /windows, AC, cruise. Michelins. $2,300. 734-475-8003 FORD EXPLORER XLT '94 4 door, V6, power windows/ locks, CD, 110K. $1,200/best. ® 734-255-7522 © FORDF-150'94 Auto, $3000. 734-663-4396. Ford F-150 XL '95-302 engine, 5 speed, ext cab, good tires, w/bed cover & liner. $2,700. ©248-437-1996. FORD RANGER XLT'93 Long bed, 5-speed w/ cap, great shape, lots new. $1200/best. 734-972-4613. Ford Taurus '97, 114K Miles. Transmission Needs Work $1200/or best offer. © 248-444-3478 FORD TAURUS'98 $2500 Golfside 734-663-4396 Ford Taurus SE '99 123k has been well kept, runs great, AC, Auto, all power. $2500/ best. 734-649-9782 Ford Taurus SE '99, V6 3.0L,Auto, 82K, Roof, Leather, Multi CD, power all. Runs Good. $2995. 734-262-1899 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ford Thunderbird '92 runs good 120k, remote start. $1500/best. 734-502-0066 GMC SAFARI SLT '96 - AWD, 148k hwy mi, runs good, power. $3000/best. 734-260-9191,734-677-1504 Runs S uar '88XJ6 ives. $1200 or b 734-439-3665 Jeep Grand Cherokee '93 Leather 4x4$3K 663-4396 LEXUS LS400'90 V8 auto sharp $3K 663-4396 LINCOLN '94 Leather, loaded. Very sharp car. $1700. 734-368-3897 LINCOLN MARK IIV '93 - Pearl white, leather, $2100. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Mazda 626 '93-Auto, A/C, 6 cyl,CD, leather interior, 114k, needs muffler, runs fine. $1200/best. 734-945-5390. MERCEDES BENZ 240D '82 Diesel, Silver, Body fr Interior Very Nice, Good Tires, Runs, Needs Work $900. ©734-418-2896 NISSAN SENTRA'95 Auto, clean, $3K. 663-4396. Pontiac Bonneville LE '90,4 door, V6, auto, 125K, silver, power windows, cd, $600. Needs brakes. 734-730-1065 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE '94 - Low miles, leather, loaded, clean 8 undamaged. $2000. 734-971-5971. Subaru Legacy Wagon '93 - Turbo AWD, sunroof, ABS, 149,000 ml, dark red, great snow car! $1,200 or make offer. Rob at 734-645-2547. TOYOTA CAMRY'94 Auto clean $3K 734-663-4396 A/JAX ACTION AUTO WE BUY CARS. We pay $150+ for running cars 1700 E. Michigan Ave. 734-368-3897, 483-8336 Please be advised that advertisers in our auto section may be licensed auto dealers. BMW325I '92-Sedan, 5 spd. needs motor work, many new parts. $2700. or best. 734-330-4862. Buick Century '05, garage kept, 6K mi, assume 12K mi/ yr car lease at reduced rate/ 33 mo. 734-761-8932 BUICK LACROSSE '05 - Auto, A/C, CD, power, 15K, warranty, $14,200. © 734-320-2514. BUICK LESABRE '95 80K, leather, loaded, $4250. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Cadillac DeVille '99 - Low miles, clean, runs great. $5500/best. 734-340-5878, 734-664-2938 CADILLAC DEVILLE '00 Northstar engine, leather, non-smoker, 143K hwy. mi., $7,500/best. 944-6018. CHEVY Blazer '02 - 4WD, V6, only 35k miles, ABS, CD. On sale now for only $10,995. Waldecker Pontiac Buick. Askfor Robb. 810-227-1761. Chevy Lumina '97 - 4 door sedan, loaded, very clean. 65 k actual ml. $3800. 734-662- 6813, or 734-717-7717 CHEVY Malibu '04 - 25K, auto A/C CD power new style, $9500. Call 734-484-0849 CHEVY Monte Carlo LS '01 - 2 Dr., auto, all power, CD, ABS, alloy wheels. Must see $7500. Askfor Robb. Waldecker Pontiac Buick 810-227-1761 DODGE EAGLE TALON '96 5-speed, sharp, $4600. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. DODGE NEON '02 -White, 4 door, auto, A/C, CD, with maintenance records, 69.5K mi, $4650. 734-332-7814 DODGE NEON SE '03- 4-cy!., auto, A/C, CD, newer brakes 8 tires, 53K mi, clean. 32-35 mpg. $6500. 734-498-2076 DODGE NEON SXT'04-Ail power, spoiler, 30K, warranty, $7300. © 734-484-9901. DODGE Neon SXT '02 - 4 Dr., sunroof, rear spoiler, alloy wheels. Very nice car. $7290. Ask for Robb. Waldecker Pontiac Buick 810-227-1761 DODGE STRATUS ES '01 Taupe, auto, 2.4L, loaded. New tires. 109k. $4,800. 734-945-6179;734-741 -8824 FORD ESCORT SE '99- Loaded, well serviced, reliable, $3000. 734-320-2752. FORD FOCUS '05 Auto, A/C, CD, power, 10K, warranty, $9,700. Cal! 734-484-0949. FORD Focus SE '02 - 4 Dr., air, power windows, locks, cruise, CD auto. Very nice car. Ask for Robb. $7995. Waldecker Pontiac Buick 810-227-1761 Ford Mustang GT Coupe '03 - Every option, 4,800mi, sonic blue, mint condition, stored w/cover. $16,700. ©734-428-8601 Ford Taurus SE '99-Well maintained, 58K miles, all power. 24 valve durable engine, $4,860. 734-323-0546. FORD TAURUS SES'OO- $4995 w/low as $500 down. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396 Lincoln Town Car'96 Signature Series. Silver. Very good condition, leather, fully loaded, 168K, clean. $3,800/ best. ©734-218-1883. LINCOLN CONTINENTAL '99 Very good condition, pearl, leather interior, 37k mi, $10,500/best. 734-323-9998. MERCURY COUGAR '99 - Silver, 2L auto, A/C, AM/FM/CD excellent condition, 117,600 mi. $3900. 734-433-9082 MERCURY SABLE LS Premium '03 Leather only 20K very nice, $10,900. 734-320-2752. OLDS INTRIGUE '00 - Auto, A/C, CD, new brakes, excellent, $5500. 734-476-1476 Pontaic Grand Am GT-'99, 144K, automatic, loaded, 2 door, $4700. or best. 734-330-4862 PONTIAC GRAND AM '01- Auto, A/C, CD, power, 43K, 1 owner, $5900. 734/320-2514. PONTIAC SUNFIRE '05- Auto, A/C, CD, 12K, red, roof, spoiler, $8400. 734-484-9901. PONTIAC Vibe '03 - 5 speed, 19k miles, all power, roof, CD, roof rack. $13,495. Ask for Robb. Waldecker Pontiac Buick 810-227-1761 PONTIAC VIBE '04 - 30K, 4- door, auto, air, all power, CD, $9900. Call 734-528-2899. SATURN SL2 '00 -Black, A/C, CD, 116K miles, $3300/best. Call 734-218-3067 or see openappledumb.com/saturn White Chevrolet Prizm 2002 in good to excellent condition with Power Steering, Dual Front Air Bags, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Air condition, AM/FM,Compact Disc is sold for $6,800. For information contact Mantia at: 734-846-3236 I Import Automobiles ACURA INTEGRA '91 -4 door Well maintained, clean, 105K, auto, no rust, alt power $2400. Call 734-323-0546 Acura 3.2CL Type-S '03 39,800 miles, 6 speed. Black w/heated leather & memory seats, Bose 6CD changer, maintenance by Acura. Excellent condition, dream to drive. $19,800. 734-663-5106, or 734-276-2471 BMW 328i '98 V6 5 speed, 115k cd changer leather $8,000. Call: 734-709-3824 BMW 740il '01 - black, tan leather, loaded. 25k miles on new BMW engine. $18,000/ best offer. 517-403-2171 or jmoore4321 @hotmaii.com HONDA ACCORD'01 - Coupe, leather, auto, A/C, 40K, clean, $9200. 320-2514. Honda Accord '97 - Special addition, auto, moonroof, CD, alloy wheels. Clean. 85K mi. $7,300. © 734-645-3999 HONDA ACCORD EX '98 - 59K, 2-door, V6, auto, leather, power, $8500. 528-2890. HONDA ACCORD LX'02- 38K, 4-door, auto, air, power, CD, $9900. 734-528-2895. Mitsubishi Gallant'94 60K ml, excellent condition $3200. Call 734-761-8119 NISSAN SENTRA GXE '00 5 speed, loaded, 6 CD, warranty, $5500. 734-320-2752. SUBARU LEGACY '03 - 26K, AWD, 4-door, auto, air, alt power, $10,900. 528-2899. Subaru Legacy Wagon GT Limited '05,10600 mi, Auto, loaded, excellent condition, $23,500/best. 248-760-0272 SUBURU LEGACY GT Wagon '98-132 k, AWD, leather, moon, CD. $5,165. Well maintained. 734-709-9565. VOLKS WAGON JETTA '01 Auto, warranty, $9000. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. Volvo 850 Wagon GLT '96 - leather, heated seats, 3rd row, 6-CD, ABS, moon roof. 135K. $4300. 734-905-9279 VOLVO 850 WAGON GLT '97 Leather, moonroof, $4500. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. VW Jetta Diesel '01 - Silver, auto, runs good, new battery & tires, 182k mi mostly hwy. $9,500. 734-665-8407 VW Jetta GLS '01, 2.0, auto, loaded, 4 air bags, 64k, dealer serviced $10,250. 248-318-6400 VW JETTA GLS TURBO WAGON '03 - TIptronic, blue, 21,200 mi, great condition, $15,000. 734-997-0770. VW PASSAT WAGON GLS '03 - 36,200 mi, excellent mpg, excellent condition. $16,500. 734-972-1300 VW PASSAT WAGON '99 -CA car. Black, 4 door/4 cyl, 92K mi. Very good condition. $7500/best. 734-971-7991. I Trucks CHEVY SILVERADO '95 -V8, garaged, loaded, regular cab, remote start, 62,600 miles. Perfect! $9000. 734-461-6648 CHEVY SILVERADO '04 - 4x4, ext cab. Must sell, leaving for Iraq. $19,000. 517-545-9597. Chevy Silverado LS '00 - S’A ton, 4x4, standard bed. Automatic transmission, incredible condition. $9,500. S 754-944-2148 DODGE RAM 1500 '99 - 4x4, V8, auto, AC, newer tires, brakes 8 front end. Great truck. $5995. 734-395-7072. FIND IT HERE! In the Classifieds! Dodge Dakota '94 4x4 SLT V6 3.91,104k mi. Cap, Hitch, runs 8 looks great in 8 out $4,500/best 734-417-1294 Dodge Dakota SLT '01 118K 4.7L, 4x4, leather, tow pkg, dark blue, quad cab, bed liner, loaded, VERY CLEAN!! $9,500. 734-272-7230 Dodge Dakota Sport '00- manual, V6, tonneau cover, chrome wheels, 73,000 miles, $5500. ©827-1003 Dodge Ram 1500 '00-2WD 12 month transmission warranty. Cruise, Air, Running Boards, new tires. $9500. Call 734-216-0013. FORD F-150 '0 0 -5-speed, A/C, CD, 1 owner, clean, blue, $4600. 734-484-0849. FORD F-150 '00 V8, long bed, mint, $5,500. Call 734-320-2752. FORD F-250XLT SUPER DUTY 4x4 Crew Cab 2000, with 8' bed. 7.31 diesel 80k miles. New brakes/tires full t/ing 734-998-0632. Ford F-350 '99 - 4WD, power- stroke diesel, super cab, air, tilt, cruise, stereo, 6speed. Rhino liner. Goose Neck hitch, Reese hitch. Very food condition. 82K mi. 15,300. ©734-428-8601 FORD RANGER 4x4 '99, 4.0L V6 Auto, extended cab, off road package,101K, $7,000/best. ©810-231-2625 FORD RANGER '99 - V6 Auto, ext. cab, 72 K, new tires, step side bed, viper remote, $4800/best. 734-483-9828. GMC 2500 '94 -Good condition, good work truck, 196K miles, 2WD, asking $3600. Call 734-429-7522 GMC Sierra '92 - Good condition, brand new plow, new trans, new engine parts, $3300. 734-340-2954. GMC Sierra '94 - 4x4, garage stored 2 yrs, 72 k, no rust, bed cover, excellent. $7000. 734-994-5811, leave msg ISUVs Buick Rendezvous CX '02 - Leather/cloth, sunroof, 3rd row seat, new tires, well maintained. 82k mi. $10,500. © 734-637-6376 CHEVY TRACKER '99 50K, auto, 4x4, CD, sharp, $4600. Cal! 734-320-2752. CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT '02 4x4, loaded, OnStar, 17-24 mpg, 72k. $10,500/best. 517-404-3348. DODGE DURANGO '00 - great mechanical condition. 102k mi mostly hwy. $7500/ best. 313-414-9180. FORD EXPEDITION XLT '99 - V8,5.4,4x4, great for snow plowing, $6,500. 320-2752. FORD EXPLORER XL '9 7- All brand new brakes, leather, loaded w/ power everything, stereo w/ multi-cd, good tires, welt maintained, hwy miles. Priced to sell. $4500 (810)231-1231 FORD EXPLORER XLT'02 Premium warranty, nonsmoker, moonroof, 6 disc, V8, $11,995. 734-277-1165 GMC JIMMY 4X4 '99-4- door, loaded, low as $500 down. Call 734-663-4396. HONDA PILOT EX 4x4 '04- Black w/ chrome wheels, loaded, back up sensors, Nav. system, 20K mi., $29K. Call 734-428-1308. JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo '00, Excellent condition, fully loaded, leather, 57k mi. $10,000. 734-368-7775 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER '99 - V8, leather, 4x4, low as $500 down. 734-663-4396. ■’ ■ ■ . AMIN AR»C>R N KW S S R A O H R S ' C H O IC E ., AWARDS ''' r r ~ n Howard cooper 25/5 s. state, 3 73476^200 H0U«S: Mon. SThuts. 8:30-9:00 fas, ' jrLUJM www.howardcooper.coni ( y ) HONDA R e d d a g S a le o n a ll rem a in in g 2 0 0S M o d e ls in s to c k I.......... .06 ACCORD SPECIAL EDITION 5 speed .......... . Lease For ■ “ 2575 S. State, Ann Arbor C O O P E D 734-761-3200 . I r n p o it C e r ite r www.howardcooper.coni HOURS: Mon. & Thurs. 8:30-9:00 Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:30-6:00, Sot. 10:00-4:00 . 2006 H O A V S D ’ S r COO PS? 734-761-3200 • im o o rt C en te r • ''o-Miidroop. r com ( 2 W f m '4 2 MO. 2006 A3 Import C e n te r ' Auto, electronic stability,' ABS, 6 airbags & more. 06PILDTEX4WD Lease For I $1250 Down Must be current VWownrH- * | NEW BEETLE MSRP M 9.659 $999 Down Buy for M 9,498 2006NEW PASSAT 1 2 0 n o t s o s t a n d a r d fe a tu r e s le a s e f o r . L e a s e fo r A2094 2.0T FSI engine, open sky system dual cllmat©- si control, ABS, 6 airtDogs, CD stereo & mcxe! r ■ \ 60 month $1998( o r - b u y f o r ’ 2 5 .': ryiSRP $28 067 p f c i | ............................../m o 3 6 m o r i t h le a s e 2006 A6 Avant Quattro, AWD, DVD Navigation, power Itft-: gate, 18" wheels, Bluetooth 8c more,. A2180| ' $ 99 9 d o w n I o r - b u y fo r ^31,998 MSRP $32,085 "Lease plus tax, 12,000 miles per year. 0 security deposit. 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Expires 2/28/06 Huge Selection in Lower Level Display Area TOUAREG p i t m m m 1,999 Down Buy fo r‘37990 36monSllaciSfr $3999< Qt- ft/ MSRP $55,840 Remaining 2 0 0 5 Ciearance rivers wanted! 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 V W N ew Beetle A 4 2.0T Ocean V W Toureg V 8 V W N ew Jetta VW N ew Jetta A4 1.8T V W N ew Beetle Porsche 911 Y e llow w /B la c k In te r io r B lu e w /G ra y In te r io r G ra y w /B la c k In te r io r G ra y w /B la c k In te r io r S ilv e r w /B la c k In te r io r S ilv e r w /G ra y In te r io r Silve r w /G ra y In te r io r Silve r w /B la c k in te r io r j Auto, 4X motion, heated seats, xenon lights, ’Aquisitlon fees, tax, title, license & dealer fees extra. 10,000 [ p rem ium sound & much more! 2006B0XSTER I 2006CAYMANS w 2 remaining 2005 B o w i e ' f7:\ ■ _ signiiiwe''"*“ "l" •— ««IHUGE,SAVJlNSS!i Picture may not represent actual vetilcle. 2006 CAYENNE -ssj* Cayennes at ^'S'l'^'cant discount i'EES l?*:” -'t4'iliil SSkSkV : '7575 S. Stole, Ann Arbor '73f 76i -3 VOTED #1 B E ST CAR D EA LER SH IP IN ANN ARBOR B Y CURRENT MAGAZINE 9 Y E A R S IN ^ ;ROW Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd '01 Loaded,Black,Leather,4.7L, CD changer. Excellent condition. 60,450 mi, $12,500. 734-663-4392 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo '96 - 180K. New front brakes, windshield wipers, etc. Runs great, needs minor work. Blue book value $4,200, asking $3,500. 734-552-5688 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY '96 -Silver. 7 passenger, dual sunroofs, excellent condition 88K mi $5500 734-717-0428 TOYOTA 4RUNNER '92 Good condition, 4x4, V6. $3,800. 734-677-3602 or 734-657-3602 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER '01 SR5 4WD, ONLY 32K mil black/ tan, new tires, beautiful interior, original owner; $16,900,734-645-0119 CHEVY ASTRO '03 AWD V6, 8 pass., all power, ABS, only 23K, charcoal. Ask for Robb Waldecker Pontiac Buick 810-227-1761 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '00 - 90K, sharp, $5555. Golfside Auto 734-663-4396. DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '00-149k mi, well maintained, hitch, CD, A/C. $4000/best. ©734-475-8337 FORDE150 '0 3 -Cargo Van, factory installed shelves 8 bins, AM/FM radio, A/C. 43,000 miles. $12,500/best. 734-395-8346 Ford Econoline '98 - HANDICAP VAN, conversion, side lift, raised top, 44K mi., very nice. 517-882-7299. FORD FREESTAR '05 - Auto, /VC, CD, power, 11K, blue, warranty, $12,500. 484-0849 FORD WINDSTAR Sport '01 75k, A/C, CD, 7 passenger, clean, great condition, warranty. $6,800. 734-482-0158 FORD WINDSTAR '03 ■ 2 sliding, A/C, CD, power, 25K, warranty, $8400. 484-0949 GMC Conversion Van '94, Full size, rear A/C, alloy wheels, stereo. $2,000/or best. ©734-218-2326 MAZDA MPV '01 Very clean, 1 owner, 6$K mi. Runs great. $7800. 734-429-3966. After 3:30 MERCURY VILLAGER '02 - 2 sliding, auto, A/C, CD, power, 43K, $7900. 734/484-9901 ANATOMY of a Classified Ad 1 Classification Heading The key to the classifieds - . 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Main Street, Bri • w w w . a n n a r b o r a u t o m o t i v e . c o m ;. • Ann Arbor Automotive D r iv e n to s a tis fy® — SUPERBOWL SAVINGS EVENT N IS S A N 2 0 0 6 N IS S A N M U R A N O S L A W D 2 available at this price Model #07816 1/mo 42 month lease APR a .low as 1% avaUable ^ on select models K select ‘05 Armadas and THii Both leases with S1999 down. 12K miles per year, plus tax, title, plate. Purchase price plus tax, title, plais. All rebates to dealer. ) C C O 7 7 7 A AN N A R B O R 'O O 3 -7 7 7 0 NISSAN 3975 Jackson Rd Sale Hours; M-TH 9-9 T,W,F 9-6‘ Sat. 10-4 < S > H Y u n om Drive your way 3 Days Only! '$ 1 5 ,9 9 5 J Plus tax, title, plate, doc, dest. C start ups. Owner loyalty. Must be A w w V financed through dealership. Hyundai Advantage A M E R IC A ’S B E S T W A R R A N T Y 5-Year/60,000 Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage '” ‘ ' 6 6 3 - 7 7 7 0 5-Year/Unlimited Mile 1 24-hour Roadside Assistance F • ANN ARBOR H YUN D A I 10-Year/100,000 Mite Powertrain Protection 3975 Jackson Rd Sale Hours: M-TH 9-9 IW.F 9-6* Sat. 10-4 PF)E-OWNED CARS 1 HYUNDAI 1 ■MITSUBISHI! 1 ---- 1 ■m 'm 1 MA J PR EOW N ED SPECIALS w w w .a n n a ib o r a u tom o t iv e . c om 20M HYUNDAI SONATA LX 2005 MONTE CAitLO Auto, Low miles. Loaded 2005 KIA SEDONA 7 seat minivan. 28K. ONLY >13,888 »ia299 *ia900 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY LE ONLY >8595 2005 FORD TAURUS 3 to choose from. *12900 Washtenaw C ounty ’s Used C a r C en te r (7 3 4 )6 6 3 -7 7 7 0 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 C11 Toyota Sienna LE '98, Burgundy, 139K, excellent condition, good tires, am/fm/ cassette, cd video player. $7000 Shaker 734-604-4429 I Trailers NOVAE SURE-Trac 16'x8' tandem axle trailer with spare. 7000 GVW Barely used. $1800. 734-998-0632 I Vehicles Wanted Readers should be aware that Michigan Vehicle Code, S257.248 No. 10, requires that an individual who buys, sells or brokers motor vehicles, as a business, needs to be licensed. JUNK CARS WANTED Cash paid. Open 7 days. 734-368-5088. F & W Inc. We Buy Cars With Bad Transmissions! Call 734-834-5594. AFTER HOURS? FORGOTTO PUCE YOUR CUSSIFIEDAD? Try our on-line process mlive.com/aanewsads/ Place your ad on-line with The Ann Arbor News ANYTIME! Earlier deadlines apply. NO CREDIT DENIED • BAD CREDIT * NO CREDIT • BRUISED CREDIT • S T R U G G L IN G TO M A K E EN D S M E E T im Located at A m e r i c a Chrysler-Dodge ^ F I N A N C E C E N T E R S C a l l C h u c k S t o d d a r d 8 1 0 - 2 2 9 - 4 1 0 0 ext. 3 0 2 6 9 8 2 7 E . G r a n d R i v e r Auto Director To place an ad, please call (734) 994-6711, 1-800-589-9888 or call your sales representative Short and long term contracts available. 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 NEW AND USED CARS I Acura ANN ARBOR ACURA 3975 Jackson Rd. (Auto Mall) Ann Arbor, 663-7770 I Audi HOWARD COOPER AUDI Honda/Porsche/VW 2575 S. State. 734-761-3200 BMW BMW OF ANN ARBOR 501 Auto Mall Dr., 663-3309 I Buick FAIST-DIESING Chevy-Buick-Olds Chelsea, (734) 475-8664 JIM BRADLEY BUICK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER....... "I sold my couch the first day the ad went in the paper. I just love the Daily Bargains" it's a success story I Kathy N., Whitmore Lake I Chevrolet BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET Sallne/Ann Arbor 734-429-9481 CARNAHAN CHEVROLET 770 James L. Hart, Ypsilanti 734-481-0210 La FONTAINE CHEVROLET www.thefamilydeal.com Dexter/Ann Arbor. 426-4677 Marty Feldman Chevrolet 42355 Grand River, Novi 248-348-7000 Suburban Chevrolet 3515 Jackson Rd. 663-3321 Chrysler and Plymouth BRIGHTON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Va mi. of US23 on Gr. River Home of the Reality Deals 810-229-4100 CUETER CHRYSLER ■ JEEP - DODGE 2448 Washtenaw 434-2424 Over 100 used cars in stock I Dodge villagemotorsales.com Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge 1185 S. Main St., Chelsea (734) 475-8661 I Ford Brighton Ford-Mercury 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96 (810) 227-1171 GENE BUTMAN FORD 2105 Washtenaw 482-8581 PALMER FORD Chelsea (734) 475-1301 VARSITY FORD 3480 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor 734-996-2300 IGMC JIM BRADLEY GMC TRUCK 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd. I Hyundai ANN ARBOR HYUNDAI 3975 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 734-663-7770 I Honda BRIGHTON HONDA (866) 783-6419 FISCHER HONDA 734-483-0323 15 E. Michigan HOWARD COOPER HONDA VW/Porsche/AudI 2575 S. State. 734-761-3200 ANN ARBOR KIA 82 April Dr. Off Jackson Rd Ann Arbor, 663-7770 I Mitsubishi ANN ARBOR MITSUBISHI 3975 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 734-663-7770 I Nissan ANN ARBOR NISSAN 3975 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 734-663-7770 DICK SCOTT NISSAN 42175 Michigan Ave. Canton 734-495-1000 I Pontiac JIM BRADLEY PONTIAC 734-769-1200 3500 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor I Saturn SATURN OF ANN ARBOR www.saturnofannarbor.com (734) 769-3991 I Subaru Dunning Subaru Ann Arbor 3771 Jackson Road (734) 662-3444 I Toyota Dunning Toyota Ann Arbor 3745 Jackson Road 734-997-7600 I Volvo Sesi Linc-Merc-Volvo www.sesimotors.com 734-668-6100 <189 p e r month 3 6 month lease p 1 , 9 9 9 due at signing Excludes state & local taxes, tags, registration & title and insurance. Security deposit waived subject to approved credit through TFS/TLT - Tier I PLUS only. • 36 monthly payments of $29.48 per $1,000 borrowed. • 48 monthly payments of $22.53 per $t,0 00 borrowed. • 60 monthly payments of $18.83 per $1,000 borrowed. Best-Selling Car in History!' N ew 2 0 0 6 H I G H L A N D E R 4-Door SUV Model #6910 LOADED! 2.4-liter 4-cy! DOHC 16-valve VVT-I Engine • Automatic Transmission • Remote Keyless Entry • AC • 16" Alloy Wheels • Anti-Lock Brakes • Vehicle Stability Control • Power Windows & Seats • Automatic Locks • Plus Much, Much More! $ , per month 3 6 month lease I ^ 1 ,9 9 9 due at signing Excludes state & local taxes, tags, registration & title and insurance. Security deposit waived subject to approved credit through TFS/TLT - Tier I PLUS only. - o r - a l l m o d e l s % APR' Financing up to 6 0 m o n t h s • 36 monthly payments of $29.48 per $1,000 borrowed. • 48 monthly payments of $22.53 per $1,000 borrowed. • 6 0 monthly payments of $18.37 per $1,000 borrowed. ■ o r - d l l m o d e l s (excluding Hybrids) $ 5 0 0 Customer Cash Back^ Fin an c in g up to 6 0 m o n t h s • 36 monthly payments o f $29.48 per $1,000 borrowed. • 48 monthly payments of $22.53 per $1,000 borrowed. • 6 0 monthly payments o f $18.37 per $1,000 borrowed. N ew 2 0 0 6 S I E N N A L E 5-Door Model #5336 LOADED! 3.3-liter DOHC V6 WT-I Engine • Right Power Sliding Door • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes • Tri Zone Heater & AC • Homelink • Advanced Airbag System • 8-Way Power Driver's Seat • Child Protection Sliding Door Locks • Front & Side Airbags • Plus Much, Much More! $ per month 3 6 month lease 1 ^ 1 ,9 9 9 due at signing Excludes state & local taxes, tags, registration & title and insurance. Security deposit waived subject to approved credit through TFS/TLT - Tier I PLUS only. - o r - a l l m o d e l s % APR' Financing tor 6 0 m o n th s - o r - 3.9% APR financing up to 48 months • 36 monthly payments of $29,48 per $1,000 borrowed. • 48 monthly payments of $22.53 per $1,000 borrowed. • 60 monthly payments of $18.83 per $1,000 borrowed. - o r - $ 6 5 0 Customer Cash Back' M O R E G R E A T G A S M I L E A G E ! ' 0 6 P R I U S ‘ 0 6 M A T R I X ‘0 6 S O L A R A ‘0 6 A V A L O N b i P G C I T Y M P G H W Y 3 3 M P G H W Y 3 ”1 M P C 3 H W Y S ’! M P G H W Y 3 0 M P G C I T Y 2 2 M P G C I T Y M P G C I T Y A S K A B O U T O U R $ 4 0 0 C O L L E G E r ^ b ^ T E P R O G R A M ! 1. No down payment with approved credit through Toyota Fmancial Services - Tier t+, I & II. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See participating de^er for terms and cornlitions. Must take retail delivery from new 2006 dealer stock by 2/28/06. 2. Customer cash directly from Toyota Motor Sales, U. S. A., tnc. Dealer particiiation may affect consumer cost. Must take retail delivery from new 2006 de^er stock by 2/2ftD6. 3. 2006 ERA mileage estimates for 2006 Canry automatic 4-Cylinder engine, 2006 RAV4 2WD 4-cyfinder, 2006 Corolla CE, S and LE manual transmission, 2006 Highlander 2WD 4- Cyiinder engine, 2006 Highlander Hybrid 2W0 mod^, 2006 Sierma CE 2WD, 2006 Phus, 2006 Matrix and Matrix XR 2WD Manu^, 2006 S d a a SE and SE Sport Manual (e x c lu ^ convaltoles) and 2006 Avalon. For compa1s«i use only. Actual mileage may vary. 4. New 2006 Camry LE Modd 2532. Lease end purchase option $11,206.* 5. New2006CorollaLE Model 1822. Lease end purchase option $9,155.* 6. Based on worldwide a#nulative sales. 7. New 2006 Sienna L£ Modd 5336. Lease end purchase option $15,329.* 8. New 2006 Highlander 4x2 Model 6910. Lease end pirchase option $15,063.* 9. College Graduate Program: No money down and no montiily payments for 90 days: Toyota Financial S^vices College Graduate Progrjvn is available on approved credit to qualified customers leasing or fin d in g the purchase of new untitied Toyota models through palicipating Toyota dealers and Toyota Financial Services. Some restrictions ap^y. Program may not be available in all states. First payment may be defMted ninety-days; finance charges accrue from contract date. Deferred payment not available in Pennsylvania, $400 toward purchase or lease of a new Toyota to qualifying graduates: R^afe off«'6d by Toyota Motor Sales, U. S. A , Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts first toward the amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the cafHtalized cost reduction, and toward the down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be dated between April 1. 2005 and March 31,2006. Only available on new untitled Toyota models. College Graduate Rebate Program is subject to change or termination at any time. See your participating dealer for details. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. ’ NO SECURITY DEPOSIT subject to approved credit through Toyota Financial Services/Toyota Lease Trust (TLT Ml & OH) - Tier I PLUS customers ONLY. Excludes state and local taxes, tags, registration and title, and insurance. License and applicable fe ^ are extra. Lessee may be charged for excessive wear based on Toyota Financial Services/Toyota Lease Trust (TLT Ml & OH) standards for normal use and for mileage in excess of 36.000 miles at the rate of $0,15 per mile. Must take retail delivery from new 2006 dealer stock by 2/28/06. INDIVIDUAL DEALER PRICES MAY VARY. Expiration for this ad is 2/28/06. G E T A G R E A T D E A L O N A G R E A T C A R B Y F E B R U A R Y 2 8 t h ! S E E Y O U R G R E A T E R D E T R O I T T O Y O T A D E A L E R T O D A Y ! D i i i n i l n o T O l f i lM l U i i i l i r t l i i r C2200694 3745 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor t o y o t a . c o m 7 3 4 - 9 9 7 - 7 6 0 0 A S K A B O U T B U B T I B E S F O B U F F P B O B B A M ! ® T O Y O T A 1 m o v i n g f o r w a r d > vinnnigwiin / f • ; w w w . a n n a r b o r a u t o m o t i v e . c o m • A n n A A n n A rr bb oo rr AA uu tt oo mm oo tt ii vv ee ^ . J r D r iv e n to s a t is f y ® H M H ■■ ■■ J A C K B O R O A D \ NISSAN 1 PRE-OWNED CARS H^NDAM 1 KIA 1 m S U P E R B O W L S A V I N G S E V E N T ©ACURA < 3 E > 2006 RSX 36 m o n th le a s e , 12K m ile s p e r y e a r with $1699 d o w n + t a x , title, p la te , d o c . & s e c u rity. 5 s p e e d M o d e l # D C 5386J W 02 ACURA RSX 20K miles, *18,990 02 ACURA RL 39K miles, *25,990 03 ACURA TL 29K miles, *24,990 02 ACURA MDX 32K miles, *28,990 04 ACURA TSX 43K miles, *21,990 62K Mile Bumper to Bumper Warranty, 1Q0K Mile Powertrain Warranty on all Certified Acuras. ® A C U R A C E R T I F IE D Ptc-Ovmcd Vehicles '™'663-7770 540 Auto Mall Dr. (off Jackson Rd.) Sale Hours: M-TH 9-9 T.W.F 9-6‘ Sat. 10-4 ^ ^ WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY ADVERTISED DEAL! ** 2 0 0 6 S P O R T A G E S t a r t i n g f r o m *24 Month Lease 12,000 miles per year $2649.00 due at signing plus tax, title lie. ''”'663-7770 ;•„ • ANN ARBOR 82 A p ril D r. (Off Jackson Rd.) Sale Hours: M-TH 9-9 T.W.F 9-6'Sat. 10-4 AW MITSUBISHI n iL MOTORS D r i v e n t o T h r i l l “ALL NEW” 2 0 0 6 OAIOEO *18999 10 YR/IOOK mile Powertrain Warranty! 5 Year/60K Mile bumper to bumper! BEST BACKED TRSGKS IN THE WORLD! P lu s t a x , t itle , He a n d d e s t in a t io n f e e . R e b a t e i n c lu d e d . f734ICC4 f ANN ARBOR 3975 Ja c k s o n R d . ' ’ u t l m J " # f flU Sale Hours: M-TH 9-9 w v w f f l f l w M I T S U B I S H I twF96 Sat io4 C12 THE LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,2006 LEASE PULL-AHEAD OF BRIGHTON L E A S E P U L L - A H E A D I S B A C K ! ! ! ALL LEASES EXPIRING NOW THRU 12/31/06 S e e D e a l e r F o r D e t a i l s A T T E N T I O N G M E M P L O Y E E S YOUR PEP VEHICLE DELIVERY HEADQUARTERS O n l y 1 0 M i n u t e s f r o m M - 5 9 a n d U s - 2 3 G e t T h e M o s t f o r y o u r T r a d e a t S u p e r i o r C a d i l l a c G M C ! A L L N E W 2 0 0 T O N S L o c k in g d iffe re n tia l, V o r te c 4200 S F I 16, p o lish e d a lum in um w h e e ls , p o w e r s u n ro o f, B o s e p rem ium s o u n d s y s te m , X M sate llite ra d io , 6 d is c C D , p ow e r/h e a te d O S R V m irro rs , p ow e r d riv e r s e a t, iigh te d v a n ity v is o r m irrors. S t k .#60402 LEASE*234' DUE AT SIGNING *2589.87 Was $29,890 *25903 SIERRA 1500 C R E W C A B S L E 2 LEASE DUE AT SIGNING *2748.04 4-s p d a u to tran s, O n s ta r piu s p a c k a g e , V ortec 5.3L 295H P , H .D . re ar iocking differentiai. H .D . traiiering e q u ipm e n t, 17” poiished ca st aium . w he e is , 6-w a y p ow e r dr, s e a t adjuster, A M / FM stereo w / C D piayer, B o s e p rem ium s p e a k e r s y s tem , remote keyiess en try s y s tem , S tk .#60390 P ow e r d o o r iocks, H D re ar iocking differentiai, 4-s p e e d au to , tra n sm iss io n , A M / FM s te re o . S tk .#60093 Was $32,403 *25969 SAVANA W O R K V A N Was $23,220 *20154' S CADILLAC-GMC TRUCK OF BRIGHTON 8282 W. Grand River, Brighton (1-96 Exit 145) 8 1 0 -2 27-1100 _______ Hours: Monday & Thursday 9am-9pm,Tues., Wed., & Fri, 9am-6prri„ Saturday 10am-3pm •A ll le as es based on 10.000 mi. per year. GMS lease pmts.Total due includes lease loyalty w a ive r or sec. dep. w a ive r w/GMAC ap prov ed credit. Lessee re sponsible for ex ce ss we ar & tear. ’ *AII prices based on GMS. Plus tax. title & license. All rebates to d e a le r GMAC approved credit. P ictu re may not represent actual vehicle. See dea le r for guidelines . Must qualify for lease loyalty on all GMC leases. + See dea le r fo r d etails. Sale ends 2/15/06 WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE. w w w . s u p e r i o r c a d i M a c g m c . c o m 2 0 0 6 STS V6 LUXURY SPORTS SEDAN *422 White Diamond premium paint. A ll wheel drive w/Michelin tires, 4~whl performance disc brakes with ABS, 3. 6L V6 W T engine 255hp, Universal home remote. Stk.m448 LEASE Total Due $2725.00 1Q1' 39/Mo. lO K p y Was $49,025 NOW ^ 2 , 7 4 6 ^ ^ * 2 0 0 5 D eVILLE D T S 4.6Z Northstar V8 300, 17“ chrome-plated wheels, XM Satellite radio, premium luxury package, wood trim package, ultrasonic rear parking assist, memory personalization pkg., power tilt & telescoping steering \ wheel, rear side impact air bags. Stk.# 50024. DEMO Was $54,745 n o w ^36,868««^* 2 0 0 6 CTS-3 .6 L V6 W T $ 2 9 7 4 7 ^ Express open sunroof, 5 speed automatic transmission, heated front seats, universal home remote, thefr deterrent system, IE " machine finished wheels, DEMO StkHEOOOO LEASE' 39/Mo. lOK py Total Due $2642.93 Was $37,190 NOW ^31,846^® * ROUSH MUSTANGS (3 available) at BIG SAVINGS!! 2006 i l l i i W i LEASE I FOR. STK#469 Q W a s ’23.125 2006 m ^ ' REBATES LEASE UP TO f o r ^3000 P E R MO. |STK#1668 2 4 . M O LE A S E w 'S 2 5 0C D U E 'W a s ’ 30 390 ’5000' P E R MO. I cTi/tfco, 2 4 .M O L E A S E I W>S2SOODUE f W as ’29.230 REBATES UP TO , ^ 5 0 0 i P E R MO. 1 2 4 . M O L E A S E W /$ 2 5 0 0D U E LEASE I FORj STK#846 W a s ’ 2 7 ,4 6 5 1 REBATES i fC4ce OPTO *1000' ™ 1 P ER MO. I 24.M0Z.BlSf |STK#840 W/$2500 D U E J Was ’27 040 2006 LEASE I FORj STK#1236, Was ‘27.085 REBATES i LEASE OPTO FOR mm P ER MO. 24. M O L E A S E W /S 2 5 0 0D U E t J jSTK#347 iWas^34,650 LEASE FOR P ER MO. g 2 4 .M O L E A S ^ STK#450 W /S 2 5 0 0D U E REBATES OPTO *4000.... P E R MO. 1 I j j Was ’20,330 MICHIGAN’S LARGEST FORD MERCURY DEALER! 1 1-800-836-7806 O r B u y O n l in e 8240 W. Grand River at 1-96 WWW. b r ig h tO O fO rd . COOl i i m M w QUICK SERVICE CENTER OPEN SATURDAYS 9-1 All pricing based on A/Z Plan with UAW Retiree Voucher ($1000) on both purchase or lease. 1st payment waived buy Ford on many models. See dealer for details. All rebates to dealer including lease renewal program. All pricing phis tax, tide, plates. Lease set I up 24 months at 10,500 miles per year. All lease or purchases based on approved credit. All programs subject to change from Ford without notice. Auto ^ow $500 Bonus available while th^ last at the Auto Show. Expires milK. c219 9 47 5 O P E N : S A T U R D A Y 9 - 4 M O N . - T H O R S .9 - 9 - F R ID A Y 9 - 7 w w w . b r i g h t o n f o r d . c o m WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD... P E R I O D ! ! ! 2 0 0 6 Lincoln Mapk LT 4 x4 7 0 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles /mo** W/S1999 Down 2 0 0 6 E xp lo p e rX LT 4X4 24 mos. lease 21,000 total milesn s s /mo** W/S1999 Down 2 0 0 6 Focus ZX5 SES $ C 0 1 9 "Tow & GO' 2 0 0 6 F-150 Supepcab XLT 4X4 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles Sll<#61152 /mo* W/S1999 Down 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles Stk#61052 I /mo** W/S1999 Down 2 0 0 6 Fusion SE "Sport Grp $ ] ^ y | 2 8 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles Stk#S1 15 4 1 2 0 0 6 I 118 /mo* W/S1999 Down 24 mos. lease 21,000 total miles Stk#61103 ^ 2 10 /mo** W/S1999 Down. LiViNGSTON COUNTY’S ONLY FORD - LINCOLN - MERCURY DEALER Break Through C A D I L L A C - G M C T R U C K o f B r i g h t o n 8282 W. Grand River, Brighton (1-96 Exit 145) 8 1 0 - 2 2 7 - 1 1 0 0 Hours: Monday & Thu rsday 9am-9pm rn Tues„ Wed., & Fri. 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm ^ FORD • LINCOLN * M E R CURY w w w . k r u g f o r d l r n . c o r n (5 i 7 ) c y | A . O O I i n *AII le as es bas ed on 10,000 mi. per year. G M S lease pmts.Total due includes lease loyally w a ive r o r sec. dep. w a ive r w/GMAC approv ed credit. Les se e re sponsib le for ex c e s s we ar & tear. " A l l prices b a s ed on GMS. Plus tax, title & license. All reba tes to dea le r GMAC approved credit. Picture may not repres ent actual ve h ic le. Se e dea le r for guidelines . M u st qualify for lease loyalty on all GMC leases, -t- Se e dea le r for details. Sale ends 2/15/06 • LEASE PULL-AHEAD LEASE R O U S H DEALER 2 7 9 8 E. Grand Riv e r • HOWELL • J u s t E a s t o f C h i l s o n Ro ad ! Hours: Mon & Thur 9 to 9, Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 to 6, Sat 10-3 'A/Z plan. 4- tax, title, lie. & acquis, fee. *A(I rebates to dealer, See dealer for details. **A/Z plan, + tax, title, lie. & acquis, fee. ‘All rebates to dealer, must qualify for Auto Show Bonus Cash.See dealer for details. Rights Note Extra Rights information for In Copyright or Copyright Undetermined items. 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